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.

Lane Kiffin says Rebels ready to roll despite challenges

With only four returning starters, Kiffin and Ole Miss face obstacles especially on defense, according to SEC Now analyst Chris Doering.

Ole Miss' Cayden Lee reflects on one-handed grab in practice

Lee joins The Paul Finebaum Show and explains how he made his dynamic catch during fall practice, along with giving Finebaum advice on making consistent catches.

Cayden Lee feels Rebels' positive vibes ahead of season

Lee joins The Paul Finebaum Show and describes the eager feeling around the locker room as Ole Miss prepares to take on the new season.

2025 SEC football preview: Power Rankings, top players, must-see games

Our college football experts breakdown preseason SEC Power Rankings, plus games and players to watch this fall.

The 40 most important players in college football in 2025

From QBs on surefire CFP contenders to potential stars looking to break through, these players will shape the 2025 season.

Stinch's Tiers: Don't overlook these three SEC teams

SEC Network analyst Matt Stinchcomb spotlights Ole Miss, South Carolina and Tennessee as underrated teams that could shake up the conference with returning talent and momentum.

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.

No. 2 DT Deuce Geralds commits to LSU Tigers football

Deuce Geralds, the No. 2 defensive tackle in the 2026 ESPN 300, committed to LSU on Saturday, choosing the Tigers over finalists Oregon, Michigan, Ole Miss and Ohio State.

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.

'50 States in 50 Days': Lane Kiffin joins to discuss Egg Bowl rivalry

Lane Kiffin joins "SportsCenter" to discuss the Ole Miss-Mississippi State rivalry and why recruits should choose the Rebels.

'SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days' -- Week 5 quiz

Did someone say sports trivia? As "SportsCenter" continues its summer road trip, we're back for our fifth "state check."

2025 SEC college football projections, preview

The SEC never lacks for talent or storylines -- and there's no reason to think 2025 will be any different.

Swing games for every Top 25 college football team for 2025

We look at the key game that could determine whether each team's season is a success or a dud.

Connelly's college football 'ifs' list: How contenders can come together

The fewer things that must go right, the better a team's chances. Here's what has to fall each contender's way.

Public's help sought in Ole Miss player's fatal shooting

Authorities on Monday asked for the public to provide surveillance footage and details from eyewitnesses as they investigate the fatal shooting of an Ole Miss freshman football player in a Memphis neighborhood after a pool party.

Ole Miss freshman lineman Corey Adams killed in shooting

Ole Miss freshman defensive lineman Corey Adams was killed Saturday night in a shooting outside a residence in Tennessee.

Overheard at SEC media days: Arch Manning, Lane Kiffin lead top quips

Conference media days are always ripe with quality quotes, and the witticisms from Atlanta did not disappoint.

X factors for every college football Top 25 team in 2025

Every team has a key player, position group or situation that could swing its season. We break them all down.

Kirby Smart says most SEC coaches favor 5+11 CFP model

Georgia coach Kirby Smart said the SEC coaches haven't reached a consensus in their support for a 16-team playoff model that would include the five highest-ranked conference champions and 11 at-large teams.

Lane Kiffin: 'This will be an exciting season for Ole Miss'

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin offers his season outlook as the team moves forward with a new quarterback.

Kiffin on Saban: 'It's malpractice for him to not be coaching'

Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin joins The Paul Finebaum Show and floats the idea of getting Nick Saban back into coaching where Kiffin says his former boss belongs.

Ole Miss' Austin Simmons emphasizes being 'calm in the storm'

Simmons explains how his preparation and prior experience in the Rebels' offense is gearing him up to make a seamless transition to the starting role at quarterback.

Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin eager to coach QB Austin Simmons

Kiffin joins SEC Now to describe his excitement going into a new year with the Rebels as they look to have new pieces on the offense, most notably Simmons taking over the starting QB role.

After losing veterans, Ole Miss faces defensive challenges

SEC Now analysts Jordan Rodgers and Roman Harper say the Rebels might encounter a drop-off in communication and execution on defense after the departures of many top players.

Ole Miss' Austin Simmons on new role: 'I feel older than my age'

As Simmons now holds the title as starting quarterback for the Rebels, the 19-year-old college graduate explains how his experience prepares him to be the leader in the locker room.

The anticipated archvillains for every top 25 college football team

These are the players, coaches, teams and concepts that every squad in our Way-Too-Early Top 25 will be looking out for in 2025.

Area of concern for Top 25 college football teams in 2025

Nobody's perfect, not even the best teams in college football. Here are their potential weak spots.

EA details CFB 26 mode changes, releases team ratings

See which squad takes the No. 1 overall rating in College Football 26.

Sleeper players for college football's top 25 teams in 2025

These players could play a bigger role than expected for the 2025 season.

2026 NFL draft: Ranking top five prospects at every position

Matt Miller and Jordan Reid stack their early top-fives at every position and break down the players they'll be watching during the 2025 season.

College Football Future Power Rankings through 2026

Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?

College football's top 25 plays since 2000

Ahead of the 2025 season, our writers voted on the most significant and wildest plays of the past 25 years.

Ole Miss QB Simmons credits Kiffin for accelerated growth

While joining The Paul Finebaum Show, Austin Simmons previews the upcoming Rebels season and says learning under Lane Kiffin is "probably one of the best things a quarterback can ask for."

2025 College Football Power Index: Best matchups, title odds

Does the SEC remain on top? Will Boise State revisit the CFP? Here's what stands out from ESPN's latest data.

College football recruiting: Previewing June visits, commits and flips

With top prospects visiting throughout June, there'll be a lot of action on the trail.

SEC increases fines to $500K for rushing field, court

The SEC is ratcheting up penalties on schools whose fans storm the field or rush the court, doing away with an escalating fine system and now charging $500,000 per incident.

LSU's Brian Kelly says SEC coaches want game vs. Big Ten

LSU's Brian Kelly said "the wish of the room" among SEC coaches is to add a game vs. a Big Ten opponent in a scheduling agreement, but they "need a partner" to do it.

Greg Sankey talks 5+11 CFP model with SEC coaches, rues timing

In a pivot from the push for automatic qualifiers in the next iteration of the College Football Playoff, the SEC on Tuesday took a heightened interest in a 16-team model that would include the five highest-ranked conference champions and 11 at-large bids.

Greg Sankey says SEC not settled on preferred CFP format

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said Monday at the league's annual meetings that he's open-minded about the format of the College Football Playoff, while leaving some breadcrumbs about what he thinks are priorities in the conference's decision-making.

Ranking all college football head coaches as players

There are small-school standouts and a Heisman winner. There's a national title QB and one of the best ever.

Spring update of 2025 college football SP+ rankings for every FBS team

How the spring portal and other changes have impacted the numbers for the coming season.

Here are 11 teams that are in the market for a QB from the 2026 class

We take a look at which teams might have their eye on a quarterback from the 2026 class.

Ranking all 136 FBS QB situations into tiers ahead of the 2025 season

From Clemson to Kennesaw State, David Hale ranks all 136 FBS school quarterbacks into tiers.

Ranking the best coaches in college football for 2025

Kirby Smart has to be No. 1, or does he? What about Ryan Day? Or Marcus Freeman? Who made our list -- and why.

100 days until Week 0: Top storylines, games and predictions for the 2025 season

With just 100 days until Week 0, we take a look at 100 things to know ahead of the college football season.

Transfer portal final ranking: College football's 100 best

A definitive list of the top players to enter the portal this winter and spring.

Ranking the offseason for every Power 4 college football team

Nail the transfer portal? Miss a big recruit? Find a top coordinator job? All are part of a college team's offseason.

College football's top 2025 newcomer classes

Building a roster isn't just about recruiting. Combining prep talent with great transfers is key in college football and these teams did it best.

Top newcomers for the top 25 college football teams

From top recruits to big-time transfers, these players look to impact the College Football Playoff hopefuls.