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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.
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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.
DEFYING HIS GATOR FANDOM
Carson Beck: Joining Miami feels like 'a full-circle moment'
OFFSEASON PREDICTIONS
Can Clemson win a national championship this season?
Why Illinois will be this year's Indiana in the Big 10
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
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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.
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Maryland's Locksley admits he 'lost' locker room in 2024
Maryland coach Mike Locksley admits he "lost" the locker room last season amid debates over which players to pay
Top Headlines
- Terps' Locksley: Lost locker room amid pay divide
- NFL prospect Bond's defamation suit dismissed
- Ohio St. prioritized 3-way QB battle over portal
- Big Ten commish stumps for AQ-heavy CFP model
- Jennings, SMU view 2025 season as 'revenge tour'
- Sark: HS coaches must stay present in recruiting
- Miami QB Beck 'itching' to get back on the field
- Jimbo Fisher joining ACC Network as analyst
- 🏈 X factors for every Top 25 team
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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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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.
