No. 18 Oklahoma opens against FCS opponent Illinois State

Illinois State at No. 18 Oklahoma, Saturday, 6 p.m. ET.

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.

Which college football teams have won back-to-back titles?

Georgia, Alabama, and Michigan are among the college football teams that have won consecutive national championships. Check out the full list now.

Intel on college football's top 2025 quarterbacks

There are interesting QBs all over college football. We look at what they do well and what opponents will do to stop them.

Who has the most rushing yards in a college football game?

Samaje Perine secured the most rushing yards in a single college football game in 2014. Check out which other top performers make the list.

Need-to-Knows from Nowkhah: Unpredictable Auburn, optimistic OU

On The Paul Finebaum Show, SEC Network's Dari Nowkhah shares his amusement at the Tigers' organized chaos and notes the 'incredible optimism' coming from Sooners fans.

Brent Venables says he is confident in his 'player-led' Sooners

Venables explains how No. 18 Oklahoma's roster is coming together by having a great mindset and culture led by transfer QB John Mateer.

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.

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 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.

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.

College football betting: How to bet on these eight trending teams

None of these schools finished in the top 25 last season, but things are trending up for 2025. Here's how you should bet them.

Which top 2025 recruits will impact the college football season

These formerly top-10 recruits are ready to start the season. Some will have bigger impacts than others.

SEC to go with 9-game conference schedule starting in 2026

The SEC said Thursday that it will go with a nine-game conference football schedule starting in 2026.

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.

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.

2025 College Football Preseason Power Rankings

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

Oklahoma selling fan access to postgame news conferences

Oklahoma is offering fans a chance to attend postgame news conferences, but it won't be cheap.

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.

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."

Oklahoma's John Mateer 'never bet on sports,' was 'inside joke'

Oklahoma QB John Mateer, after screenshots of "sports gambling" on his Venmo account surfaced, said it was an "inside joke" and he has "never bet on sports."

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: Can Washington State transfers power Sooners?

The SEC Network crew points to transfer quarterback John Mateer and new offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle as the pivot point for Oklahoma.

M&M Talkin' Season: OU's Brent Venables stresses giving 100 percent

Venables shares with Marty & McGee why he gives his all to the Sooners and his family, saying "it's a race against the clock" not "what time am I done today."

Jake Kreul announces commitment to Oklahoma on McAfee

Five-star recruit Jake Kreul tells Pat McAfee that he plans to play football at the University of Oklahoma.

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.

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.

Finebaum: John Mateer the reason Oklahoma is ready for big season

Paul Finebaum explains why John Mateer is poised to lead Oklahoma's breakout season and shine in the SEC.

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.

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.

2026 NFL draft prospects under pressure this CFB season

Which players' draft stocks have the most riding on the 2025 college football season? We picked out 10, including three quarterbacks.

In Review: "The 40 most important players in college football in 2025"

SEC Now's Peter Burns and Chris Doering provide their thoughts on ESPN writer Bill Connelly's controversial list, naming some players they think should've made the cut.

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: Which SEC teams are hopeful for a turnaround?

SEC Now's Matt Stinchcomb explains why Auburn, Oklahoma and Florida all have a chance to level up this season, but it comes down to the QB room for each team.

College football impatience index: The clock is ticking on these teams in 2025

CFP aspirations. Major investments. Too many losses. Fans are never patient, but these teams' might have a right.

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.

College football schedule superlatives for 2025 season

We break down which teams face the biggest challenges and which have the easiest roads ahead.

Breaking down the top defensive linemen in the SEC

The SEC Now crew analyzes how the top returning defensive ends and tackles will wreak havoc through the conference along with potential obstacles they could face.

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.

Ryan McGee's college football Mascot Power Rankings

From giant red blobs and 1,700-pound steer to coonskin caps and bears riding Harleys, these are the sport's top merrymakers.

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.

Keith Dunnavant highlights the origin and rise of the Wishbone

As the SEC Storied: Wishbone premieres on the SEC Network, executive producer Dunnavant joins The Paul Finebaum Show to highlight how the offensive scheme transformed college football.

Keith Dunnavant highlights the origin and rise of the Wishbone

As the SEC Storied: Wishbone premieres on the SEC Network, executive producer Dunnavant joins The Paul Finebaum Show to highlight how the offensive scheme transformed college football.

Can John Mateer be the quarterback Oklahoma needs?

Dusty Dvoracek is excited about John Mateer's potential at Oklahoma this season.

2026 NFL draft top pick predictions: Early chances at No. 1

Which quarterback could go first overall? What about edge rusher T.J. Parker or another non-QB? Let's project the race.