Can No. 1 Texas' defense make a strong statement against No. 3 Ohio State?

SEC Now's Benjamin Watson and Chris Doering analyze the notable departures from both rosters as they discuss the importance of the Longhorns' defense coming out strong early vs. the Buckeyes.

Top-ranked Texas faces No. 3 and defending champion Ohio State in hyped college football opener

— Texas and Ohio State are used to dealing with pressure. The expectations for both programs going into Saturday are at fever pitch as the top-ranked Longhorns and defending national champion No. 3 Buckeyes meet in one of the <a...

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.

'College GameDay' Week 1: Ohio State-Texas, Corso's send-off

In week 1, "College GameDay" takes over Columbus, Ohio with a Texas-Ohio State matchup and a special tribute to Lee Corso. Check out how to watch now.

Kelce's American Eagle collaboration enlists Jeremiah Smith and more

Drew Allar and Suni Lee were among the other athletes enlisted by Kelce and American Eagle to be part of the campaign.

What would it mean if Ohio State beats Texas in Week 1?

Greg McElroy explains why Ohio State beating Texas in Week 1 would send a message to all of college football.

Ohio State's Julian Sayin told to 'just win' in first start vs. Texas

Ohio State coach Ryan Day has one message for freshman quarterback Julian Sayin, who will be making his first career start vs. No. 1 Texas on Saturday: "Just win."

Ryan Day prepared for long season with Buckeyes

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day joins "The Pat McAfee Show" to break down how the Buckeyes are approaching the upcoming college football season.

College football betting: Tracking the Heisman, national champion markets

Pamela Maldonado tracks the odds to win the Heisman Trophy and the national championship and shares bets that offer the best value.

Fields, Wilson hope familiarity will lead to success for Jets

Former Ohio State teammates Justin Fields and Garrett Wilson reuniting in New York comes at a pivotal time for both.

Texas' Steve Sarkisian advises Arch Manning to 'just go be you'

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said he has told new starting quarterback Arch Manning to "just go be you" for Saturday's opener at No. 3 Ohio State.

How Ryan Day handles the pressures at Ohio State

Fans were ready to run Day and his family out of town last November. He stayed resolute.

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.

What's next for six unlikely College Football Playoff stars

They had breakout games when it mattered most. Now they'll get a bigger spotlight.

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.

Has Ohio State lost too many playmakers to be a contender this season?

Greg McElroy breaks down why Ohio State might struggle this season after losing players at key positions.

2025 preseason College Football Playoff predictions

Find out which teams our reporters picked for the College Football Playoff ahead of the 2025 season.

'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.

Why Joey Galloway isn't worried about Ohio State with Julian Sayin at QB

Joey Galloway details why Ohio State's offense won't change much with Julian Sayin under center.

Vince Young's rise to Texas legend began at Ohio State

Texas' 2005 title run started in Columbus, where Arch Manning and the Longhorns look to build a new legacy in '25.

2026 college football recruiting class rankings: top 40 schools

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

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 CFP contender will absolutely not win it all?

Paul Finebaum details why he would bury Ohio State's and Penn State's chances as CFP title contenders.

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?

CFB Player Rank: Who should've made the top 10? What were the biggest surprises?

Who should've made the list? Who was ranked too high? Our college football experts give their thoughts on the preseason top 100 list.

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.

2026 NFL mock draft: Preseason pick predictions for Round 1

Could Arch Manning go No. 1? Will QBs dominate the first round? Which teams could land playmakers? Field Yates projects next year's opening 32 picks.

CFB Player Rank: Counting down the top 10 players this season

Check out the highlights from the top 10 college football players entering the season according to ESPN's experts.

2025 College Football Preseason Power Rankings

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

Ohio State names second-year player Julian Sayin starting QB

Ohio State has named second-year player Julian Sayin as its starting quarterback for its season opener against No. 1 Texas at Ohio Stadium.

McElroy: Julian Sayin starting is 'great news' for Buckeyes fans

Greg McElroy reacts to the news that Julian Sayin will be the starting quarterback for Ohio State.

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.

Simulating the season using EA Sports College Football 26

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

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.

Second-year breakout candidates in college football for 2025

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

How every five-star college football recruit fits at his new school

There are 23 five-stars in the class of 2026. We look at how they got to their teams and what they'll do in college.

Finebaum: Ohio State too high, Bama too low

Paul Finebaum gives his biggest takeaways from the preseason AP Top 25.

Longhorns are Week 1 underdog to Ohio State despite No. 1 rank

Texas took the top spot in the preseason AP Top 25 for the first time in program history but still enters Week 1 as an underdog vs. No. 3 Ohio State.

Paul Finebaum: Texas so much better than Ohio State

Paul Finebaum doubles down on why he's all in on Texas being the No. 1 team in the country.

Texas ranked No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 for first time

For the first time, Texas will open a college football season ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25.

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?