College football rivalries to know: History, stats, more

From Alabama-Auburn to USC-UCLA, rivalry games are always a highlight of college football season. Learn more about the biggest matchups now.

College football 2025: Transfer portal experience added

Max Olson looks at which teams added the most in the portal this offseason.

Week 1 preview: Expectations for Jeremiah Smith, LSU-Clemson and more

Ahead of Week 1, here's what to expect from Jeremiah Smith and Arch Manning, freshmen to watch and notable offseason quotes.

College football championship winners by year: NCAA list

Ohio State took home their ninth college football championship at the end of the 2024 season. Check out which other schools have won titles now.

Which college football teams have won back-to-back titles?

Georgia, Alabama, and Michigan are among the college football teams that have won consecutive national championships. Check out the full list now.

What are the biggest college football stadiums?

Is the Rose Bowl the biggest college football stadium? Check out which venues reign supreme with maximizing capacity.

2025 college football week 1 schedule: Alabama vs. FSU

It's time to kick off the 2025 college football season! From Alabama-FSU to Clemson-LSU, check out the full slate of games and channels now.

How Bryce Underwood became Michigan's starting QB

Pete Thamel breaks down the saga that led Bryce Underwood to become the starting QB at Michigan.

Michigan true freshman Bryce Underwood to start at quarterback

True freshman Bryce Underwood has been named Michigan's starting quarterback for the Wolverines' opener vs. New Mexico, coach Sherrone Moore said.

Rittenberg: Start of a new era of Michigan football with Bryce Underwood

Adam Rittenberg reports on Michigan's decision to go with Bryce Underwood as its starting quarterback.

Michigan expected to name Bryce Underwood starting QB

Check out some key facts about Bryce Underwood, who is expected to be named Michigan's starting quarterback.

What a summer it's been for Jim Harbaugh. And it's only August.

What did Jim Harbaugh do this summer? Where to begin ... he reveled in recruiting. He wore jerseys -- so many jerseys. He traveled, he philosophized, he even met Jerry Springer and Chewbacca.

College football 2025: How much does each position cost?

Max Olson talked to general managers and agents from around the country to put a price tag on each position.

Who are the winningest college football coaches of all time?

From Saban to Paterno, there are many legendary college football coaches. Who has the best career record? Check out who has the most wins now.

Who has won the most college football championships?

Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and other powerhouses have won multiple college football championships. Check out the top 10 schools now.

Our favorite college football game-day traditions

With a new season here, we look at some of the wild, wacky, wonderful reasons we love college football.

College football betting: How to bet on these eight trending teams

None of these schools finished in the top 25 last season, but things are trending up for 2025. Here's how you should bet them.

Which top 2025 recruits will impact the college football season

These formerly top-10 recruits are ready to start the season. Some will have bigger impacts than others.

'We are what we drive': How car dealers became college football's power brokers

More college football players are driving sports cars than ever before. But the connection between dealers and programs goes back decades.

2025 Allstate Playoff Predictor

Select your favorite contender, make your picks for how its season will play out and see what the Allstate Playoff Predictor foretells.

Which college football conferences have the most titles?

The Big Ten is the winningest conference in college football, with 32 championships. How do other conferences stack up? Check out the breakdown now.

2026 college football recruiting class rankings: top 40 schools

As more of the best recruits commit, here's how the top classes stack up.

Mad Dog fired up over Michigan believing it's 'above the law'

Chris "Mad Dog" Russo gets fired up over Michigan football acting as if it's "above the law" after being fined for sign stealing.

Big Ten betting preview: Are the Buckeyes being undervalued?

Breaking down the best bets in the Big Ten conference ahead of the 2025 season, including whether to bet the over on Ohio State's win total.

Which sleeper college football players could break out in the 2025 season?

We ranked the top 100 college football players, but which other players might do big things this season?

Ranking the top 100 college football players ahead of the 2025 season

Our college football experts rank the top 100 ahead of the 2025 season.

Michigan secures commitment from No. 2 RB prospect Savion Hiter

Four-star running back Savion Hiter, the No. 24 overall prospect in the ESPN 300, has committed to Michigan for next season.

Stephen A.: Michigan's wins under Jim Harbaugh illegitimate

Stephen A. Smith sounds off on Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan football program, saying they shouldn't be recognized as 2023 national champions.

2025 College Football Preseason Power Rankings

Our college football experts rank the top 25 teams ahead of Week 0.

Texas, Penn St. players lead AP preseason All-America 1st team

Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons is among three Longhorns on The Associated Press All-America team. No. 2 Penn State also had three players, giving the Nittany Lions and Longhorns the most on the team.

Jim Harbaugh refuses comment after NCAA ruling on Michigan

Jim Harbaugh is refusing to comment on the NCAA's decision to fine Michigan tens of millions of dollars and to suspend football coach Sherrone Moore for a third game due to the sign-stealing scandal that occurred during Harbaugh's tenure there.

Simulating the season using EA Sports College Football 26

After 25 simulations, we tallied the national champions, Heisman winners, coaching changes and more.

U-M gets major fine, add to Moore ban for sign stealing; will appeal

Michigan received a significant fine, including the loss of two years of postseason football revenue, but avoided punitive penalties such as a postseason ban from the NCAA Committee on Infractions.

What we learned, and didn't learn, from the Michigan report

The NCAA delivered its punishment to Michigan and Connor Stalions along with a 74-page explanation.

2025 preseason College Football Playoff, bowl projections

It's August and no games have been played, but we're breaking down who will be where in December and beyond.

Sources: NCAA to rule on Michigan sign-stealing scandal Friday

The NCAA Committee on Infractions' long-awaited ruling in the Michigan advance-scouting case will be publicly announced Friday, sources told ESPN.

Pete Thamel lays out expectations in Michigan ruling

Pete Thamel tells Pat McAfee what to expect from the NCAA Committee on Infractions' ruling in the Michigan case.

Second-year breakout candidates in college football for 2025

These super sophomores could make a significant impact, including on the College Football Playoff race.

2025 AP college football preseason poll: One bet for every Top 25 team

Pamela Maldonado offers her best bets for each team in the AP preseason top 25 poll.

AP college football preseason poll reaction: Big number for every team

The first AP poll of the 2025 season is out. Texas, Penn State and Ohio State are atop the rankings.

Projecting the top 10 freshmen for the 2025 college football season

Some were five-star recruits while others fill big needs. Which freshmen are ready to make a mark?

ESPN's 2025 preseason college football All-America team

With the 2025 season right around the corner, we break down the top players, from quarterback to kick returner.

2025 Big Ten football preview: Power rankings, top players, key games

Will Ohio State or Penn State come out on top? Breaking down the conference ahead of the season.

Ranking all 136 FBS teams in tiers

From Tier 1 to Tier 20, David Hale ranks all 136 college football program into tiers ahead of the 2025 season.

Texas, Ohio State, Penn State top preseason coaches' poll

Texas, Ohio State, Penn State, Georgia and Notre Dame claimed the top five spots in the coaches' preseason top 25 poll released Monday.

What you missed from college football recruiting this summer

Almost all the five-stars have committed, and top classes loaded up this summer. Here's our recap and what happens next.

CFP 2025: 32 teams can make the College Football Playoff

Using ESPN Analytics, Heather Dinich breaks down the 32 teams that can make the playoff.

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

FSU has nowhere to go but up, Michigan can get way better, and Arizona State is building on its CFP berth. Which other teams are primed for bigger things in 2025?

Superlatives from 25 years of college football alternate uniforms

We handed out nominations to some of the best, worst and wildest alternate uniforms donned by college football teams over the past quarter century.

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

Michigan's Derrick Moore scoffed at rival Ohio State's national title last season, saying, "It's not a real win if y'all didn't beat us."