Why there are a multitude of issues with the CFP's 24-team expansion
The CFP is nearing a deal to make the tournament bigger. Bigger isn't better and this one could really miss.
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After brief thought of retirement, Kansas’ Self is back for his 34th season as a college coach
Kansas coach Bill Self acknowledged this week that he’s “probably not yet ready” for the start of the new college basketball season.
Avalanche assistant Hakstol takes over as Arizona State head coach
Colorado Avalanche assistant Dave Hakstol is leaving the organization to become the head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils hockey team, the school announced on Thursday.
Report: CFP nearing deal for 24-team format in ’27
The College Football Playoff is nearing a deal to expand to 24 teams, sources tell ESPN's Pete Thamel, with the new format expected to begin in 2027.
No. 1 Georgia expected to have Frazier return at running back for SEC test against Auburn on TSN Premium
One week after showing off its impressive depth in a tight win at Alabama, No. 1 Georgia is expected to have starting running back Nate Frazier return for Saturday’s visit from Auburn.
Ohio State star Smith sits atop Kiper’s top 25 prospects; Manning just makes list
Seven quarterbacks ranked in the top 25? This NFL draft class could be fun. Mel Kiper Jr. stacks the best players on the board as we hit the midway mark of the college season.
Report: Tennessee QB MacIntyre gets start against Alabama
Tennessee is set to turn to George MacIntyre as its starting quarterback for the second straight week when the No. 14 Volunteers host No. 6 Alabama, sources told ESPN.
Bachmeier the latest to shine as No. 8 BYU adds to its quarterback factory mystique
BYU’s reputation for developing quarterbacks convinced Bear Bachmeier to head to Provo when he transferred from Stanford ahead of his freshman season. That decision has benefitted Bachmeier and the No. 8 Cougars equally.
Thamel to McAfee: Expectation remains that CFP will expand to 24 teams
ESPN's Pete Thamel tells Pat McAfee that the expectation remains that CFP will expand to 24 teams.
Kiper: Jeremiah Smith is best player in 2027 draft 'by a wide margin'
ESPN's Mel Kiper declares Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith the best player in 2027 NFL Draft 'by a wide margin'.
Is Ohio State’s Smith the best WR college football has ever seen?
Larry Fitzgerald, Jaxon Smith-Njigba are among those endorsing the Buckeyes' star.
SEC in filing: LSU dispute remains 'live,' school lacks institutional control
The SEC is opposing LSU's request to dismiss the conference's lawsuit against the university and its officials, saying a live controversy still exists between the parties.
After back-to-back losses, coach Sumrall tries to get Gators to tackle adversity vs. No. 7 Texas on TSN
Trailing 17-10 at halftime against South Carolina, Florida coach Jon Sumrall felt an unsettling vibe in the locker room. It gave Sumrall a glimpse of what’s been happening in Gainesville for years: the Gators simply haven’t handled adversity well. It’s a trend that Sumrall inherited and one he hopes to end when Florida plays at No. 7 Texas on Saturday.
Matchup between three elite receivers could overshadow QBs when No. 4 Ohio St. takes on No. 5 Indiana
Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith seems to break records every weekend. Indiana receivers Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh are etching their names into Indiana lore on a weekly basis, too. On Saturday, those three — all ranked among the top four receiver prospects in April’s NFL draft — will share the field for the eagerly anticipated Big Ten championship game rematch between the fourth-ranked Buckeyes and defending national champion and fifth-ranked Hoosiers.
Sanders downplays Colorado's lost play script vs. Texas Tech
Colorado coach Deion Sanders downplayed the apparent discovery of the team's play script before an Oct. 3 game against Texas Tech.