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If the College Football Playoff isn't broken, why fix it?
The Big Ten and SEC disagree on an expanded playoff format, which is good for all involved.
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How every five-star college football 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.
Ranking the top 25 college football recruits regardless of class
Why let rising seniors get all the glory? We break down the best prospects in the country, including underclassmen.
BREAKING DOWN THE BIG TEN
Can Penn State finally break through? Will Ohio State repeat?
As the Big Ten looks to produce its third straight national champion, Bill Connelly breaks down all 18 teams.
Finebaum: I would never bet on James Franklin winning a title at Penn State
TOP PROSPECTS
14 players who could be picked No. 1 in the 2026 NFL draft
Which quarterback could go first overall? What about edge rusher T.J. Parker or another non-QB? Let's project the race.
TOP TEAMS IN FOCUS
X factors for every Top 25 team: What could make (or break) the season
Every team has a key player, position group or situation that could swing its season. We break them all down.
Top Headlines
- Sources: Ex-BYU QB Retzlaff to transfer to Tulane
- No. 1 running back Cooper commits to Longhorns
- Ole Miss freshman Adams, 18, killed in shooting
- Judge dismisses Pryor-led OSU lawsuit vs. NCAA
- Arch to victory? Texas preseason pick to win SEC
- Mizzou coach touts Big Ten plan, axing committee
- Elko: Unsigned Bengals pick not returning to A&M
- Trump mulls EO on athletes' employment status
- 🏈 Ranking the top 25 recruits regardless of class
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Can Brian Kelly and LSU win it all?
In his fourth season with the program, the coach is facing pressure to win a national championship.
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2026 college football recruiting class rankings: top 25 schools
With the No. 1 recruit headed to Baton Rouge, here's how the top classes stack up.
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The anticipated archvillains for every top 25 college football team
These are the players, coaches, teams and concepts that every squad in our Way-Too-Early Top 25 will be looking out for in 2025.
