How every five-star college football recruit fits at his new school
There are 21 five-stars in the Class of 2026. We look at how they got to their teams and what they'll do in college.
Sources: 5-star DE McCoy commits to Gators
Five-star defensive end JaReylan McCoy has committed to Florida, sources told ESPN, securing his place as the top-ranked pledge in the Gators' 2026 recruiting class after returning for a second visit in the span of three weeks.
Fortenbaugh: Texas might be 'most overvalued team' in college football (1:20)
NFL scouts pick 10 early sleepers for the 2026 draft: Which prospects could rise quickly?
We asked NFL evaluators to pick out prospects in next year's draft class who aren't being talked about enough right now. Here are 10 names to know.
Dan Lanning joins Greg McElroy to talk leadership, quarterbacks, culture and what the Oregon Ducks must do to get back to the BIG 10 championship and the CFP. Plus, we play “like it, love it, or not so fast my friend” asking McElroy to answer questions about Oregon’s National Championship aspirations, the best QB conference in 2025, if Auburn can get a winning season, if Florida State will bounce back and if Bill Belichick can silence the critics.
Dan Lanning joins Greg McElroy to talk leadership, quarterbacks, culture and what the Oregon Ducks must do to get back to the BIG 10 championship and the CFP. Plus, we play “like it, love it, or not so fast my friend” asking McElroy to answer questions about Oregon’s National Championship aspirations, the best QB conference in 2025, if Auburn can get a winning season, if Florida State will bounce back and if Bill Belichick can silence the critics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026 recruiting class rankings: Rutgers part of Big Ten surge
We break down the best recruiting classes so far in the 2026 cycle.
Future Power Rankings: How all 68 Power 4 college football teams stack up
Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?
The House Settlement got its final approval and Greg McElroy is here to tell you what it means for college football, who gets paid, roster limits and if it will bring "competitive balance” to the sport. McElroy also talks about the importance of the College Sports Commission and maybe the unintended consequences it might have. Plus, we look at the comments Ryan Day made about automatic qualifiers for the BIG 10 in the CFP and countdown the Top 10 non conference games of 2025
The House Settlement got its final approval and Greg McElroy is here to tell you what it means for college football, who gets paid, roster limits and if it will bring "competitive balance” to the sport. McElroy also talks about the importance of the College Sports Commission and maybe the unintended consequences it might have. Plus, we look at the comments Ryan Day made about automatic qualifiers for the BIG 10 in the CFP and countdown the Top 10 non conference games of 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From Kick-Six to the Lamar Leap: The top 25 college football plays of the millennium
Ahead of the 2025 season, our writers voted on the most significant and wildest plays of the past 25 years.
Sources: 4-star tackle Utu commits to Alabama
Four-star offensive tackle Sam Utu, No. 77 in the 2026 ESPN 300, has committed to Alabama, sources told ESPN on Monday.
Joey McGuire has Texas Tech at levels not seen since Mike Leach was roaming the sidelines in Lubbock. McGuire joins the show to talk about Texas Tech’s rise, how the Red Raiders have approached the transfer portal, lessons learned from his first 3 seasons, the depth of the BIG 12, and recruiting in Texas (and he shares an amazing story). Plus McElroy looks at OVER/UNDER win totals for Texas Tech, Arizona State, Ole Miss, LSU, Tennessee, Miami and many more.
Joey McGuire has Texas Tech at levels not seen since Mike Leach was roaming the sidelines in Lubbock. McGuire joins the show to talk about Texas Tech’s rise, how the Red Raiders have approached the transfer portal, lessons learned from his first 3 seasons, the depth of the BIG 12, and recruiting in Texas (and he shares an amazing story). Plus McElroy looks at OVER/UNDER win totals for Texas Tech, Arizona State, Ole Miss, LSU, Tennessee, Miami and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meet the QBs in the 2026 NFL draft class: Strengths, weaknesses for 22 intriguing prospects
Will Cade Klubnik, LaNorris Sellers or Drew Allar be QB1 in next year's draft? And who are the other names to know in the class?
Twin sister of Alabama freshman QB Russell dies
Kierston Russell, the twin sister of Alabama freshman quarterback Keelon Russell, died Wednesday, according to a statement from Tuscaloosa police officials.
Ole Miss QB Simmons credits Kiffin for accelerated growth (2:20)
'I'm not naïve': Hugh Freeze knows Auburn needs to start winning soon
The Tigers have scored recruiting and portal wins of late -- now they have to deliver where it matters most.
Finebaum: Texas is 'absolutely' the favorite to win the national championship (1:47)
Sources: No. 3 CB Fitzpatrick commits to UGA
Four-star cornerback Justice Fitzpatrick, the younger brother of Minkah, has committed to Georgia, sources told ESPN, picking the Bulldogs over Florida, Miami, Ohio State and Texas.
Defense wins championships so we decided to go down and rank the Top 10 defenses entering the 2025 season. Notre Dame, Penn State, Ohio State and Clemson all welcome in new defensive coordinators - what impact will that have early next year? Texas might have their best defense EVER, Alabama is returning A TON of production while Georgia and Oklahoma are looking to get back to dominance. McElroy breaks down each one and gives you his honorable mentions for best of the rest.
Defense wins championships so we decided to go down and rank the Top 10 defenses entering the 2025 season. Notre Dame, Penn State, Ohio State and Clemson all welcome in new defensive coordinators - what impact will that have early next year? Texas might have their best defense EVER, Alabama is returning A TON of production while Georgia and Oklahoma are looking to get back to dominance. McElroy breaks down each one and gives you his honorable mentions for best of the rest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
College football FPI release: Team projections for the 2025 season
Does the SEC remain on top? Will Boise State revisit the CFP? Here's what stands out from ESPN's latest data.
Reacting to the preseason FPI rankings: Who's overvalued, who's undervalued
The first FPI for the 2025 season is out, and ESPN's college football reporters are here to break it down.
Ingram, Newton, RG3, Suh on college HOF ballot
Heisman Trophy winners Mark Ingram, Cam Newton and Robert Griffin III are on the ballot for the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class.
Welcome to recruiting's busiest month: What's ahead for big visits and potential flips
With top prospects visiting throughout June, there'll be a lot of action on the trail.
Heisman hopefuls or hype? Betting on Jeremiah Smith, Ryan Williams
Jeremiah Smith and Ryan Williams were named cover athletes for EA Sports College Football 26, but are they best bets to win the Heisman Trophy this year?
Heather Dinich breaks down likelihood of 5+11 CFP format (1:04)
SEC bumps field/court storming fines to $500K
The SEC is ratcheting up penalties on schools whose fans storm the field or rush the court, doing away with an escalating fine system and now charging $500,000 per incident.