College football's top 20 freshmen, including Jeremiah Smith, Dylan Raiola, more

Nearing the end of the season, these first-year players have made big impacts and pushed their teams to CFP contention.

SVP is banking on underdogs in Week 13's CFB Winners

Scott Van Pelt serves up a nine-pack of betting predictions for Week 13 of the college football season.

2025 college football recruiting class rankings: Top 50 schools

We stacked the top 2025 recruiting classes in the country. Here's who is putting together the best groups.

No. 4 Penn State tries to keep playoff picture out of focus in prep for tough trip to Minnesota

— With Penn State's strong push for a spot in the College Football Playoff still a couple of wins from completion, the biggest roadblock to a bid for the Nittany Lions in this favorable final third of their schedule has appeared with <a...

No. 4 Penn State vs. Minnesota preview

Check out some of the facts and history behind the matchup between No. 4 Penn State and Minnesota in Week 13.

College football 2024 Week 13 schedule: Alabama vs. Oklahoma

Week 13 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Alabama vs. Oklahoma is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

College football defensive stop rate ahead of Week 13

We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

College football defensive stop rate ahead of Week 12

We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

Kaliakmanis throws 3 TD against former mates as Rutgers ends 4-game slide and beats Minnesota 26-19

— There aren't a a lot of plays that can cause a football game and a season to take a sharp turn.

Minnesota will go for its fifth straight win while Rutgers tries to end four-game slide

Minnesota (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) at Rutgers (4-4, 1-4), Saturday, 12 p.m. EST (NBC)

College football 2024 Week 11 schedule: Florida at Texas

Week 11 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Alabama vs. LSU is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

College football Week 10 highlights: Top plays, games, takeaways

Ohio State's win over Penn State reminded us of old times in a new-look Big Ten and more from Week 10.

Minnesota rallies to defeat No. 24 Illinois 25-17 for the Golden Gophers' 4th straight win

— Max Brosmer threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Geers and Dragan Kesich kicked his fourth field goal of the game in the final five minutes, rallying Minnesota to a 25-17 victory over No. 24 Illinois on Saturday.

College football 2024 Week 10 schedule: Florida vs. Georgia

Week 10 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Florida vs. Georgia is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

SVP predicts his slate of Week 10 CFB 'Winners'

Out of a nine-game slate, Scott Van Pelt picks seven underdogs in Week 10's edition of "Winners."

After a perfect October, Minnesota visits No. 24 Illinois looking for fourth straight win

Minnesota (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) at No. 24 Illinois (6-2, 3-2), Saturday, noon ET (FS1)

Sources: College helmet communications on unencrypted frequencies

Coach-to-player in-game communications during Power 4 college football games this season have been occurring on unencrypted frequencies, sources told ESPN.

Max Brosmer throws season-high 4 TD passes as Minnesota routs Maryland 48-23 to win third straight

— Max Brosmer threw two of his season-high four touchdown passes early, Justin Walley added a pick-six and Minnesota scored three first-quarter touchdowns and easily beat Maryland 48-23 Saturday.

Texas A&M's all-black threads lead Week 9 college football uniforms

The LSU Tigers will combat the Texas A&M Aggies' uniform with an icy all-white look.

College football 2024 Week 9 schedule: LSU at Texas A&M

Week 9 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. LSU vs. Texas A&M is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

Minnesota hosts Maryland for homecoming. Both teams beat fading USC this month to get back on track

Maryland (4-3, 1/3 Big Ten) at Minnesota (4-3, 2-2), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (FS1)

Taylor's touchdown with 27 seconds remaining rallies Minnesota to 21-17 victory over UCLA

— Max Brosmer and Minnesota have a flair for dramatic Hollywood endings when it comes to facing the Big Ten's Los Angeles teams.

Max Brosmer finds Darius Taylor for TD as Minnesota takes late lead

Max Brosmer finds an open Darius Taylor for the late touchdown to take the lead over UCLA.

Travis Hunter among notable two-way college football players

Travis Hunter is a two-way superstar at Colorado. Check out other players who have excelled in similar roles throughout college football history.

Oregon's 'Fly Era' threads lead Week 7 of college football uniforms

The "Fly Era" uniforms are part of Oregon's "Generation O" uniform collection.

College football 2024 Week 7 schedule: Ole Miss at LSU

Week 7 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Ole Miss vs. LSU is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

Undefeated college football champions: Michigan, LSU, more

Michigan, Alabama and LSU are among undefeated champions in college football history. Which other schools are on the list? Check out the rundown now.

Minnesota looks to sweep Los Angeles schools in rare visit to Rose Bowl vs. UCLA

Minnesota (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten) at UCLA (1-4, 0-3), Saturday 9 p.m. ET (BTN)

Minnesota upsets No. 11 USC 24-17 on Brosmer's 4th-and-goal sneak with 56 seconds left

— Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck faced a crucial decision, in a tense fourth-and-goal situation with the game tied late, but in his mind there wasn't even a choice to be made.

The standout plays in Week 6 of college football

A Saturday full of upsets is the theme for the best moments from Week 6 in college football.

Minnesota stuns No. 11 USC after game-sealing INT

Minnesota pulls off the upset win after a clutch interception by Koi Perich to spoil USC's late comeback attempt.

College football 2024 Week 6 schedule: Missouri at Texas A&M

Week 6 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Missouri vs. Texas A&M is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

College football Week 6 preview: Everything you need to know (and ask!) heading into the weekend

Previewing the top games, matchups and storylines for Week 6.

Miller Moss and No. 11 USC's prolific aerial attack face the FBS-leading pass defense in Minnesota

— Minnesota has had a frustrating and uneven start to this season, losing all three games against power conference teams in painful ways.

Big Ten alters onside kick officiating in wake of Minnesota-Mich. ending

The Big Ten is modifying how it officiates onside kicks after the controversial offside penalty at the end of Saturday's game between Minnesota and Michigan.

College football Week 5 highlights: Top plays, games, takeaways

After a game for the ages between Alabama and Georgia, certainties of 2024 are proving to be precarious at best.

No. 12 Michigan holds off Minnesota in 4th quarter to win 27-24 and retain Little Brown Jug

— Kalel Mullings rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns in his first start at running back as No. 12 Michigan held on to the Little Brown Jug with a 27-24 win in the rain against Minnesota on Saturday.

College football 2024 Week 5 schedule: Georgia at Alabama

Week 5 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Georgia vs. Alabama is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

No. 12 Michigan hosts Minnesota, likely leaning on running game that may feature Kalel Mullings

Minnesota (2-2, 0-1 Big Ten) at No. 12 Michigan (3-1, 1-0), Saturday, 12 p.m. ET (FOX)

College football Week 5 picks: Two underdogs and three totals

Which lines and totals are most intriguing leading into Week 5 of the college football season?

Iowa takes back Floyd in 31-14 trampling of Minnesota behind Kaleb Johnson's 206 yards

— Kaleb Johnson rushed for a career-high 206 yards and three touchdowns, with two scores in a dominant third quarter that propelled Iowa past <a...

What are the longest field goals in college football history?

Ove Johansson kicked the longest field goal in college football history, with a 69-yard zinger. Check out the other top field goals of all time now.

College football 2024 week 4 schedule: NC State-Clemson

Week 4 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. NC State vs. Clemson is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

Iowa aims to take back Floyd from Minnesota and avenge last year's loss on the invalid fair catch

Iowa (2-1) at Minnesota (2-1), 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC).

Darius Taylor runs for two scores and catches another, Minnesota beats Nevada 27-0

— Darius Taylor ran for 124 yards and two scores and caught a touchdown pass as Minnesota geared up for Big Ten play by beating Nevada 27-0 Saturday.

Darius Taylor breaks free and rushes in 80-yard TD for the Gophers

Darius Taylor breaks free and rushes in an 80-yard touchdown to put Minnesota up 27-0 vs. Nevada.

Max Brosmer finds Darius Taylor for Minnesota TD

Max Brosmer finds Darius Taylor, who gets into the end zone to put Minnesota up 13-0 vs. Nevada.

Minnesota hosts Nevada in final nonconference game before daunting Big Ten start

Nevada (1-2) at Minnesota (1-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network.

College football 2024 week 3 schedule: LSU-South Carolina

Week 3 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. LSU vs. South Carolina is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

Brosmer shines as Gophers dominate Rhode Island 48-0

— Max Brosmer passed for 271 yards and two touchdowns in just three quarters on Saturday as Minnesota routed FCS opponent Rhode Island 48-0.