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Connelly's Way-Too-Early 2025 bracket: Predicting next year's playoff now

The first 12-team CFP was so great, we couldn't wait to look at how next year's bracket might play out.

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Way-Too-Early top 25: A new-look Ohio State remains on top

The season has just ended, but that won't stop us ranking the best teams for next year.

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RECRUITING

Top 75 recruiting classes: There's a new No. 1 -- and North Carolina breaks through

Some late shuffling includes a new team at the top and the entry of Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels.

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Money, roster moves and recruiting limits? Building next Boise State has gotten harder

Here's how smaller football programs are pivoting for the future and navigating the current landscape.

WHAT A MOMENT

Jack Bech catches heartwarming walk-off TD to win Senior Bowl

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Bech credits late brother for winning Senior Bowl TD

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HEAD COACH GIVES HIS THOUGHTS

Matt Rhule doubts Nebraska will hold a spring game

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL BETTING

Buzz: Breaking down the early Heisman favorites

Does Arch Manning deserve to be a Heisman contender in his first year starting, or will Jeremiah Smith steal the spotlight in his second year? Pamela Maldonado breaks down the early Heisman favorites.

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A BIG HIT

'Don't steal from us': The tackle that earned Cal's equipment manager a Senior Bowl invite

Trevor Skogerboe, Cal's equipment manager, gained Jim Nagy's attention with his $1,500 helmet-saving tackle.

'THE BUDDY WAY'

'Adjust and improvise': What Buddy Teevens meant to Peyton Manning

For Peyton Manning, Buddy Teevens was far more than a coach. On the debut of his documentary "The Buddy Way," Manning tells the story of the Buddy Teevens he knew.

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FINAL STOP RATE STANDINGS

Stop rate for all 134 CFB teams: Jim Knowles, Ohio State finish on top

We ranked the top defenses for the 2024 season based on how many times an opponent's drive ended without points.

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