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TOP HEADLINES
KEY GAMES ON THE SCHEDULE
One month until college football: Swing games for every top 25 team
We look at the key game that could determine whether each team's season is a success or a dud.
HOT TAKES
Finebaum: James Franklin is 'incapable' of winning the national championship
BETTING ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Betting buzz: Public siding with Texas over Ohio State in early action
Ohio State is favored in its opener against Texas, but the line has dipped with bettors taking the Longhorns' side.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RECRUITING
2026 recruiting class rankings: Texas surges into the top 5
As more of the best recruits commit, here's how the top classes stack up.
How every five-star college football recruit fits at his new school
There are 23 five-stars in the class of 2026.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF
14 teams and loads of questions they must answer to win the 2025 CFP crown
The fewer things that must go right, the better a team's chances. Here's what has to fall each contender's way.
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.
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.
IS THIS THE END?
Petitti letter: Michigan sign-stealing penalties have gone far enough
Despite charges of serious NCAA rule violations, commissioner indicates sanctions have run their course
Why Big Ten commissioner is advocating for no further punishment against Michigan
Top Headlines
- Trump issues executive order for college sports
- UNC players: Belichick personal life no distraction
- Clemson vows to 'handle' Death Valley tiff vs. LSU
- Riley: Hopeful USC-ND game is played 'forever'
- Foster hopes to have UCLA 'firing on all cylinders'
- Missouri extends Drinkwitz's deal through 2029
- Ferentz: QB Gronowski to take Iowa to next level
- FSU QB Castellanos standing firm on Bama jab
- 🏈 X factors for every Top 25 team
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Connelly's college football 'ifs' list: How contenders can come together
The fewer things that must go right, the better a team's chances. Here's what has to fall each contender's way.
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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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A 12-team CFP system works. It doesn't need a 16-team fix.
Big Ten and SEC disagree on an expanded playoff format, which is good for all involved.
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2025 Big Ten college football projections, preview
As the Big Ten looks to produce its third straight national champion, Bill Connelly breaks down all 18 teams.
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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.
