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STARS ON THE RISE
11 second-year players who could break out this season
These super sophomores could make a significant impact, including in the College Football Playoff race.

INSIDE LOOK AT PLAYING FOR BELICHICK
'Sometimes you forget it's the greatest coach of all time': What it's really like playing for Bill Belichick
The public image of the new North Carolina head coach is nothing like the guy behind the curtain.

ANDSCAPE
Dear Michael Vick, DeSean Jackson: Here's advice from NFL alums now coaching HBCUs
Finding mentors and learning on the job is key, they say

RECRUITING
How every five-star recruit fits at his new school
There are 23 five-stars in the class of 2026. We look at how they got to their teams and what they'll do in college.

THOUGHTS ON THE TOP TEAMS
AP preseason poll reaction: One big number for every team
The first AP poll of the 2025 season is out. Texas, Penn State and Ohio State are atop the rankings.

STAR PLAYERS
ESPN's preseason All-America team: The best at every position
With the 2025 season right around the corner, we break down the top players, from quarterback to kick returner.

SPORTS BETTING
One bet for every AP Top 25 team
Pamela Maldonado offers her best bets for each team in the AP preseason top 25 poll.
Top Headlines
- 'Game changer': Kansas gets hefty $300M gift
- OU's Mateer denies gambling, was 'inside joke'
- Kreul intentions: Five-star DE picks Sooners
- Oregon suspends former 5-star receiver Dickey
- Alabama picks 'loyal' Simpson as QB1 for opener
- Texas No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 for first time
- Warner, son of HOF QB, to start for Fresno State
- Texas first No. 1 team to be underdog in Week 1
- ✈️ Air Force reveals new F-16 fighter uniforms
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