100 best college football games of the 2024 season

From near fights to CFP classics, the 2024 season was the longest ever, but still delivered. Bill Connelly counts down the best games of the season.

Final college football defensive stop rate for 2024 season

We ranked the top defenses for the 2024 season based on how many times an opponent's drive ended without points.

College football transfer portal: Ranking best available QBs

The college football transfer portal is open, and several top quarterbacks are looking for new schools and some have already found theirs. Here are the best available.

Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal

John Mateer, Darian Mensah, Eric Singleton Jr. and Fernando Mendoza are among the best players who have entered the transfer portal. Here are our rankings.

State of the Group of 5: The challenges facing smaller conferences

While Boise State made this year's playoff, the challenges the Group of 5 faces are bigger than ever.

RB Eli Sanders heads to USC after year at New Mexico

Former New Mexico running back Eli Sanders has committed to USC.

New Mexico agrees to 5-year deal with Idaho's Jason Eck

New Mexico hired Idaho football coach Jason Eck on Saturday to replace Bronco Mendenhall, a day after Eck's Vandals dropped out of the FCS playoffs.

College football transfer portal Week 1 takeaways

What we learned about the transfer portal during a wild first week.

The career arc of Bronco Mendenhall

Check out the career timeline of Bronco Mendenhall as he agrees to be the next coach at Utah State.

UNM's Jason Beck joining Kyle Whittingham's Utah staff as OC

Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham hired Jason Beck to be the Utes' new offensive coordinator Thursday night.

Bronco Mendenhall hired by Utah State after year at New Mexico

Utah State has hired New Mexico's Bronco Mendenhall as its next football coach on a six-year contract.

Twenty-five quarterbacks to watch in the transfer portal

With the transfer portal officially opening Monday, here's a preview of the QBs worth keeping an eye on.

College football defensive stop rate after regular season

Our final regular-season ranking of the top defenses based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

Alejado passes for 469 yards and 5 TDs to help Hawaii beat New Mexico 38-30

— Micah Alejado threw five touchdown passes in his first career start, something no other Hawaii quarterback has ever done, to help the Rainbow Warriors beat New Mexico 38-30 Saturday night in the final regular season game of the 2024 college football...

College football 2024 Week 14 schedule: Auburn vs. Alabama

Week 14 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Auburn vs. Alabama is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

College football defensive stop rate ahead of Week 14

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

College football Week 13 recap: Looking ahead to Rivalry Week

With playoff and conference title implications aplenty, Bill Connelly takes a peek at the week ahead.

Devon Dampier leads New Mexico past No. 19 Washington State, 38-35

— Devon Dampier scored on a 1-yard run with 21 seconds left and New Mexico beat No. 19 Washington State 38-35 on Saturday night for its first victory over a ranked team since 2003, dashing the Cougars’ slim College Football Playoffs hopes.

College football Week 12 highlights: Top plays, games, takeaways

Georgia's win over Tennessee in Week 12 only makes the SEC that much more interesting. Plus, more trends from the weekend.

No. 19 Washington State aims for fifth straight win as Cougars face resurgent New Mexico

— Washington State would seem to have an enormous advantage over New Mexico on Saturday, especially when it comes to motivation.

College football Week 11 highlights: Top plays, games, takeaways

College football's disruptors are changing the game, plus trends from Week 11.

Eli Sanders, Devon Dampier lead New Mexico to 21-16 victory over San Diego State

— Eli Sanders had two long touchdown runs in the first quarter and Devon Dampier had a go-ahead touchdown pass in the fourth to lead New Mexico to a 21-16 victory over San Diego State on Friday night.

Anderson, Waylee help Wyoming outscore New Mexico 49-45

— Kaden Anderson made his first career start at quarterback, running back Harrison Waylee saw his first action of the season and the pair combined to lead Wyoming to a 49-45 win over New Mexico 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.

Kobe Johnson punt return sparks Colorado State's 17-6 win over New Mexico

— Kobe Johnson returned a punt 82 yards for a touchdown to lift Colorado State to a 17-6 win over New Mexico on Saturday.

Devon Dampier, Eli Sanders help New Mexico rally late to pull out 50-45 victory over Utah State

— Devon Dampier and Eli Sanders had touchdown runs in the final 3:53 to rally New Mexico to a 50-45 victory over Utah State on Saturday.

College football 2024 Week 8 schedule: Alabama at Tennessee

Week 8 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Alabama vs. Tennessee is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

Commissioner Gloria Nevarez: Mountain West has firm footing

Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez said Thursday she feels the conference is finally in a good place.

College football Week 8 picks: Three spreads and three totals to watch

Pamela Maldonado makes her picks for Week 8 of the college football season, including BYU and Indiana as favorites.

Devon Dampier accounts for 3 TDs, leads New Mexico over Air Force 52-37

— Devon Dampier accounted for three touchdowns to lead New Mexico to a 52-37 victory over Air Force on Saturday night.

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.

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.

NaQuari Rogers and QB Devon Dampier each run for 3 TD, New Mexico beats New Mexico St. 50-40

— NaQuari Rogers and quarterback Devon Dampier each ran for three of New Mexico's seven rushing touchdowns and the Lobos beat New Mexico State 50-40 Saturday night to give coach Bronco Mendenhall his first win with the program.

NaQuari Rogers rushes in for 29-yard rushing touchdown

NaQuari Rogers rushes in for 29-yard rushing touchdown

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.

Longest losing streaks in college football history

Some of the longest losing streaks in college football history belong to programs such as Duke and Colorado State.

Mountain West Conference gets commitments from 7 remaining members

The Mountain West has received signed commitments from Air Force, UNLV, New Mexico, Nevada, San Jose State, Wyoming and Hawai'i to stay in the conference.

Week 4 college football Bottom 10: Defense a lost cause in Carolina

North Carolina, NC State and App State gave up a combined 177 points in an 0-3 week.

Sources: Mountain West making push to keep remaining schools

The Mountain West is making a significant push to solidify its future by offering guaranteed money to its remaining eight schools, sources told ESPN.

Keene throws for 226 yards; Fresno State forces 3 TO's and beats New Mexico 38-21 in a MWC opener

— Mikey Keene threw for 226 yards and a score, and Fresno State forced three turnovers and beat New Mexico 38-21 on Saturday night in a Mountain West Conference opener.

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.

College football Bottom 10 Week 3: Washington, FSU losing hope

The Pac-Whatever gives Washington its comeuppance, and FSU continues its hunt for the very bottom.

New QB Hank Brown throws for 4 TDs, leads Auburn to 45-19 win over New Mexico

— Hank Brown passed for 235 yards and four touchdowns in his first career start and Jarquez Hunter rushed for 152 yards to lead Auburn to a 45-19 victory over New Mexico on Saturday night.

Jarquez Hunter rushes in for 2-yard rushing touchdown

Jarquez Hunter rushes in for 2-yard rushing touchdown

Auburn looks for offensive spark from Brown at quarterback

The SEC Now crew gives their take on Auburn's Hank Brown and the importance of a quarterback and wide receivers having a symbiotic relationship on the field.

Week 2 college football Bottom 10: Not enough fight in Notre Dame

Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish came up short in nearly every way in their loss to Northern Illinois.

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.

Week 1 college football Bottom 10: Dark days in Sunshine State

Mike Norvell's Seminoles and Billy Napier's Gators are duking it out for the ugliest start to the season.

Tetairoa McMillan's record performance lifts No. 21 Arizona to 61-39 win over New Mexico

— New Mexico had a plan in place to slow Tetairoa McMillan, one that included multiple coverages against Arizona's All-American receiver.

McMillan sets Arizona record with 304 receiving yards, 4 TDs in win

Tetairoa McMillan sets an Arizona record with 304 receiving yards and four touchdowns.