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Football

Texas ranked No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 for first time

For the first time, Texas will open a college football season ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25.

Football

Report: Fresno State names transfer QB Warner as team's starter

Fresno State has named veteran transfer E.J. Warner the team's starting quarterback, sources told ESPN.

Pete Thamel

Football

Fisher has 'a lot to give,' eyes college coaching return

Jimbo Fisher, who received a record $76 million buyout after he was fired as Texas A&M football coach in 2023, said that he wants to return to the sideline.

NCAA

Can Ohio State repeat as national champs?

Sam Acho joins "SportsCenter" to break down why a repeat national championship looks tough for Ohio State.

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NCAA

Archie Manning claims grandson Arch will not declare for 2026 NFL Draft

Quarterback is always the most likely position to be taken first overall in the NFL Draft, but putting any money on Arch Manning to be selected with the top pick in 2026 isn't looking like a good gamble. Manning’s grandfather Archie said Thursday that the Texas QB will not enter the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Basketball

NCAA Tournament fields to remain at 68 teams in 2026, but future growth is possible

The NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments will not expand beyond 68 teams in 2026, but future growth remains on the radar.

NCAA

Should Penn State be the No. 1-ranked team in the country?

Heather Dinich joins "Get Up" to share why she believes Penn State should be the top-ranked team going into the new college football season.

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NCAA

Ryan Day envisions back-to-back National Championships for Ohio State

College GameDay host Rece Davis traveled around the nation to spend time with some of the premier head coaches this season. This time around, Davis visits Ohio State head coach Ryan Day in Columbus as the Buckeyes look to defend their crown heading into the 2025 season.

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Anaheim Ducks

Ducks prospect McQueen commits to Providence College

Anaheim Ducks forward prospect Roger McQueen has committed to Providence College for the 2025-25 season.

Football

Clemson, Swinney poised to get back on top of college football

Dabo Swinney enters his 17th season as Clemson's coach, he may well have his best team since the Tigers' run from 2015 to 2020, when they played in four national title games and won two championships. And in large part, the roster has been built through continuity, with Clemson retaining more players over the last four years than any power conference team.

- Chris Low

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Spears: 'Disaster' if LSU, Brian Kelly miss out on CFP

Marcus Spears joins "Get Up" to break down how Brian Kelly is under pressure to lead LSU to the College Football Playoff in his fourth season at the helm.

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Football

Fans' patience waning on some big programs headed into 2025

Fans and other stakeholders around every program want results without the wait. Their reasoning varies -- from long-term history and status, to recent investments, to increased postseason access with a larger College Football Playoff field. But college football teams aren't created equal, and the factors that drive success are pretty clear to those who care the most.

Adam Rittenberg

Football

Sanders' return 'a breath of fresh air' for Colorado players

To Colorado defensive back Carter Stoutmire, Deion Sanders is more than just a coach. He's like an uncle who has been in his life since pretty much the day he was born. So hearing his coach's booming voice back in meetings and seeing his coach's swagger at camp this week, well, it lifted his spirits.

NCAA

Why Finebaum likes Texas to win the national championship

ESPN's Paul Finebaum joins "SportsCenter" to break down why he's backing Texas to reach and win the national championship game.

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Football

Ohio State coach Day explains what will decide QB competition

Ohio State coach Ryan Day hasn't named a starter at quarterback yet, but he did go into detail Thursday about what he will be looking for as Lincoln Kienholz and Julian Sayin compete to replace Will Howard, who led the Buckeyes to their sixth national title and first in a decade in January.

NCAA

Report: Stanford hiring former Nike CEO Donahoe as AD

Stanford is set to hire former Nike CEO John Donahoe as the school's new athletic director, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

- Pete Thamel and Seth Wickersham

Football

Coach Prime reveals bladder cancer surgery

Deion Sanders is cancer-free. The Colorado head coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer revealed Monday that he underwent bladder surgery in May after a cancer diagnosis.

Football

Which teams break through or bounce back in the 2025 college football season?

Which of 2024's unexpected breakthroughs might find even further heights? Which of last year's disappointments are likeliest to bounce back?

Bill Connelly

Basketball

Watkins to sit out season for South Carolina

South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins said Friday she is taking time off from basketball and hopes to return for the 2026-27 season.

- Michael Voepel

Football

Canadian Rioux gives football a try at Florida

The world's tallest teenager is trying his hand -- his reach, really -- at football. Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center who played for the Under-19 Canadian national team this summer, recently worked out for the Gators' football team.

Football

Clemson planning to settle 'Death Valley' debate in opener against LSU

LSU and Clemson both play in stadiums nicknamed "Death Valley," so naturally a back-and-forth has ensued over the name as they prepare to open the season at Clemson in South Carolina.

- Andrea Adelson

Football

Michigan's Moore on Ohio State's title: Not a 'real win'

Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore joked Thursday that Ohio State's national title was not a "real win" because the Buckeyes didn't defeat the Wolverines along the way.

- Jake Trotter

Basketball

USC's Arenas to miss 6-8 months with knee injury

USC freshman basketball player Alijah Arenas will sit out six to eight months after suffering a knee injury that will require surgery, the school announced Wednesday.

- Jeff Borzello

NCAA

With debut season as UNC coach officially underway, Belichick focused as ever on football

In Bill Belichick's leadup to his first game as a college head coach at 73 years old there have been all kinds of distractions for the coaching legend and eight-time Super Bowl winner. But Belichick isn't distracted and is as focused as ever on football.

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NCAA

Finebaum: Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame will find a way back to CFP

Paul Finebaum and Heather Dinich discuss why they believe Notre Dame will return to the CFP.

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NCAA

Will Bill Belichick lead UNC to the top of the ACC?

Bill Belichick made an astonishing move December to become the University of North Carolina's newest head coach sparking a new chapter for the six-time Super Bowl champion coach. The school announced Wednesday that all season and single-game football tickets were sold out as a tangible sign of the excitement of Belichick's arrival in the college game.

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Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers prospect Martone leaves OHL for Michigan State

Porter Martone, who was selected sixth overall by the Philadelphia Flyers last month, is latest CHL player making the leap to the NCAA for the upcoming season.

NCAA

Why Penn State has the best shot at winning the CFP

Heather Dinich and Harry Douglas explain why they believe Penn State has the best chance at winning its first college football national title since 1986.

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NCAA Hockey News

Ducks prospect McQueen commits to Providence College

Anaheim Ducks forward prospect Roger McQueen has committed to Providence College for the 2025-25 season.

McKenna 'excited' about firsts at Penn State, second chance at WJC

Gavin McKenna made waves when he announced earlier in July that he was leaving the CHL's Medicine Hat Tigers to play for the Penn State Nittany Lions in NCAA next season.

Flyers prospect Martone leaves OHL for Michigan State

Porter Martone, who was selected sixth overall by the Philadelphia Flyers last month, is latest CHL player making the leap to the NCAA for the upcoming season.

Michigan Tech hires Muckalt to lead three-time national championship hockey program

Michigan Tech has hired Bill Muckalt to lead its three-time national championship college hockey program. The school announced it signed Muckalt to a five-year contract Thursday, bringing back a former assistant coach who led Lindenwood last season.

NCAA Football

Report: Fresno State names transfer QB Warner as team's starter

Fresno State has named veteran transfer E.J. Warner the team's starting quarterback, sources told ESPN.

Pete Thamel

Texas ranked No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 for first time

For the first time, Texas will open a college football season ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25.

Fisher has 'a lot to give,' eyes college coaching return

Jimbo Fisher, who received a record $76 million buyout after he was fired as Texas A&M football coach in 2023, said that he wants to return to the sideline.

College football teams with most top NFL prospects

The 2025 college football season is fast approaching. Over the next few months, NFL scouts and front office execs will hit the road to watch prospects, talk to coaches and begin building their boards for next year's draft. But which schools will they visit most? And who are the players to keep a close eye on?

Jordan Reid

2026 NFL draft prospects under pressure this CFB season

The 2025 college football season is rapidly approaching, and the results of the upcoming campaign will do a lot to determine the position of hundreds of prospects in the 2026 NFL draft. But there are several players that evaluators are really looking forward to seeing in 2025.

Matt Miller

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NCAA - News and Highlights, Basketball, Football, March Madness, Bowl Games, National Championship, Frozen Four

Football

Texas ranked No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 for first time

Football

Report: Fresno State names transfer QB Warner as team's starter

Football

Fisher has 'a lot to give,' eyes college coaching return

NCAA

Can Ohio State repeat as national champs?

NCAA

Archie Manning claims grandson Arch will not declare for 2026 NFL Draft

Basketball

NCAA Tournament fields to remain at 68 teams in 2026, but future growth is possible

NCAA

Should Penn State be the No. 1-ranked team in the country?

NCAA

Ryan Day envisions back-to-back National Championships for Ohio State

Anaheim Ducks

Ducks prospect McQueen commits to Providence College

Football

Clemson, Swinney poised to get back on top of college football

NCAA

Spears: 'Disaster' if LSU, Brian Kelly miss out on CFP

Football

Fans' patience waning on some big programs headed into 2025

Football

Sanders' return 'a breath of fresh air' for Colorado players

NCAA

Why Finebaum likes Texas to win the national championship

Football

Ohio State coach Day explains what will decide QB competition

NCAA

Report: Stanford hiring former Nike CEO Donahoe as AD

Football

Coach Prime reveals bladder cancer surgery

Football

Which teams break through or bounce back in the 2025 college football season?

Basketball

Watkins to sit out season for South Carolina

Football

Canadian Rioux gives football a try at Florida

Football

Clemson planning to settle 'Death Valley' debate in opener against LSU

Football

Michigan's Moore on Ohio State's title: Not a 'real win'

Basketball

USC's Arenas to miss 6-8 months with knee injury

NCAA

With debut season as UNC coach officially underway, Belichick focused as ever on football

NCAA

Finebaum: Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame will find a way back to CFP

NCAA

Will Bill Belichick lead UNC to the top of the ACC?

Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers prospect Martone leaves OHL for Michigan State

NCAA

Why Penn State has the best shot at winning the CFP

NCAA Hockey News

Ducks prospect McQueen commits to Providence College

McKenna 'excited' about firsts at Penn State, second chance at WJC

Flyers prospect Martone leaves OHL for Michigan State

Michigan Tech hires Muckalt to lead three-time national championship hockey program

NCAA Football

Report: Fresno State names transfer QB Warner as team's starter

Texas ranked No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 for first time

Fisher has 'a lot to give,' eyes college coaching return

College football teams with most top NFL prospects

2026 NFL draft prospects under pressure this CFB season