Who has more at stake, No. 9 LSU or No. 4 Clemson?

SEC Network analysts Benjamin Watson and Chris Doering break down how the outcome of the Tigers' clash could shape the season ahead for both LSU and Clemson.

How to watch LSU vs. Clemson on ABC

Kickoff between No. 9 LSU and No. 4 Clemson is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 30, at 7:37 p.m. ET.

Top QBs clash as No. 4 Clemson hosts No. 9 LSU in huge college football season opener

— Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik has national championship aspirations and is one of the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy.

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.

What are the longest field goals in college football history?

Ove Johansson kicked the longest field goal in college football history, with a 69-yard zinger. Check out the other top field goals of all time now.

Yates: Clemson QB Cade Klubnik is 'real deal athletically'

Field Yates discusses why Cade Klubnik is the most solidified quarterback headed into the college football season.

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.

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.

Which team has more at stake: LSU or Clemson?

Heather Dinich joins "SportsCenter" to break down what's at stake for LSU and Clemson ahead of their Week 1 matchup.

Who are the longest-tenured college football coaches?

In the ever-evolving NCAA football landscape, which coaches have stayed with one team the longest? Check out where Saban, Swinney and others land.

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.

How to be a smarter college football bettor (and four futures to bet right now)

When to bet the spread, totals, money lines, futures and how to approach parlays this college football season.

Why McElroy ranks Clemson as No. 1 team in the country

Greg McElroy irons out why he ranks Clemson as the best college team in the country right now.

2025 preseason College Football Playoff predictions

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

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.

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.

Cade Klubnik grateful for Dabo Swinney's support: 'People wanted me out of Clemson'

Cade Klubnik said he appreciates the support he has received from Dabo Swinney, who backed the QB when "a lot of people wanted me out of Clemson."

2025 College Football Preseason Power Rankings

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

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.

Is Cade Klubnik on track for a Heisman-worthy season?

Eric Mac Lain joins live from Death Valley and explains what he's most excited to see from Cade Klubnik this season.

ACC betting preview: Is Clemson built for a championship?

Pamela Maldonado breaks down her best bets in the ACC conference ahead of the 2025 season.

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.

Dinich and Finebaum agree to disagree on preseason predictions

ESPN's Heather Dinich joins The Paul Finebaum Show to discuss the AP Preseason Top 25 Poll and debate this season's national title contenders.

Finebaum is not buying Clemson can go 16-0 this season

Paul Finebaum joins "SportsCenter" to discuss why he's not in on Clemson going 16-0 this season.

Pamela Maldonado: Clemson's offense makes it a good CFP option

Pamela Maldonado breaks down why she has confidence in Clemson making the College Football Playoff.

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?

ESPN's 2025 preseason college football All-America team

With the 2025 season right around the corner, we break down the top players, from quarterback to kick returner.

2026 NFL draft: College football teams with most top prospects

Which schools have the best talent for next year's draft? We picked 12 must-watch rosters loaded with potential future first-rounders.

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.

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.

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.

2025 ACC football preview: Power rankings, top players, key games

Can Miami, Louisville or SMU challenge Clemson? Here's what you need to know about the ACC.

Clemson, Dabo Swinney poised to get back on top of college football

With Cade Klubnik heading a large group of returnees, Dabo Swinney has Tigers fans thinking national title.

Dabo Swinney, Bill Belichick interview each other about football

Dabo Swinney and Bill Belichick sit down to interview each other about coaching football.

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.

Dabo Swinney talked Panthers' Hunter Renfrow out of retiring

Panthers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow said college coach Dabo Swinney talked him out of retiring after he was released by the Raiders.

How Dabo Swinney's loyalty has improved Cade Klubnik

Paul Finebaum and Harry Douglas break down how Dabo Swinney staying loyal to Cade Klubnik at quarterback has put Clemson in a strong position to contend for a national championship.

Debating top 2026 NFL draft prospects at every position

Who is the top quarterback, edge rusher and corner in the 2026 NFL draft class? We debated every position's early lead.

Clemson planning to 'handle' Death Valley debate in opener vs. LSU

Clemson is aiming to settle the "Death Valley" debate when it plays host to LSU, which also lays claim to the home-stadium moniker, when the two teams square off in the season opener.