No. 21 Ole Miss opens against a Georgia State team looking to rebound from a tough 2024 season

Georgia State at No. 21 Mississippi, Saturday, 7:45 p.m. EDT.

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.

How to watch 'Eli's Places' Season 3 on ESPN

The ESPN original series follows the two-time Super Bowl champion as he travels the country. New episodes premiere Wednesdays exclusively on ESPN.

College Football Playoff 2025: Preseason bubble watch

Heather Dinich takes a look at lessons learned last year and teams in need of big wins early.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2025 College Football Preseason Power Rankings

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

Ole Miss DC Pete Golding signs 3-year extension with AAV of $2.61M

Ole Miss defensive coordinator Pete Golding has signed a three-year contract extension that places him among the top four highest-paid defensive coordinators in college football.

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.

Lang, Harper analyze where Ole Miss' defense stands ahead of season

Alyssa Lang and Roman Harper commend Pete Golding on improvements made in the Rebels' trenches as they discuss what the defensive lineup will look like this season.

Five-star DE Jake Kreul commits to Oklahoma over Texas, Ole Miss

Oklahoma has gotten its most significant commitment in the 2026 recruiting cycle on Tuesday when defensive end Jake Kreul, No. 22 in the 2026 ESPN 300, announced his pledge to the Sooners on "The Pat McAfee Show."

Why 2025 is a season of intrigue for all 16 SEC quarterbacks

From Heisman hopefuls and stars-in-waiting to newcomers with CFP potential, talent -- and questions -- abound.

One Burning Question: Is Ole Miss baseball or football better?

The SEC Network team describes Austin Simmons' talents as a dual athlete and how Rebels baseball is good but Hotty Toddy football has "reached a new level."

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.

'I'm made for it': Austin Simmons gets his shot at Ole Miss

At 19, Simmons -- a two-sport star -- has already graduated from Ole Miss but is getting his first chance to start at quarterback.

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.

'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.