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.

2026 college football recruiting class rankings: top 25 schools

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

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.

Dabo: Clemson isn't going to predict its way into a championship

Dabo Swinney says he's not focused on preseason predictions and believes Clemson has earned the right to compete at the highest level.

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.

Can Clemson win a national championship this season?

Roddy Jones breaks down why Clemson is poised to contend for a national championship.

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.

Finebaum's Clemson-LSU prediction leaves Ryan Clark heated

Paul Finebaum breaks down why Clemson have what it takes to defeat LSU in their Week 1 matchup.

Former Clemson player, assistant Willie Anderson dies at 72

Willie Anderson, a first-team All-ACC player at Clemson and later a Tigers assistant, has died at 72.

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.

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.

Ranking the best college football coaches over the past 20 years

Is Ryan Day a genius or could anyone win at Ohio State? We break down 20 years of sideline overachievers.

LSU's goal to beat Clemson, 'being 1-0 in everything you do'

After three straight openers with a loss, LSU coach Brian Kelly has shifted his emphasis from end-of-year goals to focusing on Week 1, which is against Clemson.

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.

2025 ACC college football projections, preview

The Tigers are the favorite, but with Miami, SMU, Louisville and Bill Belichick, storylines abound.

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.

2026 NFL mock draft: Early predictions for first-round picks

What might the Browns and Rams do with their multiple first-rounders? How many QBs could go on Day 1? Here's Matt Miller's early look at the 2026 draft.

2026 NFL draft: Ranking top five prospects at every position

Matt Miller and Jordan Reid stack their early top-fives at every position and break down the players they'll be watching during the 2025 season.

College football recruiting intel: Elite 11 Finals and June's final official visit weekend

What we're hearing about one of the most important weekends on the recruiting calendar.

College Football Future Power Rankings through 2026

Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?

College football's top 25 plays since 2000

Ahead of the 2025 season, our writers voted on the most significant and wildest plays of the past 25 years.

2026 NFL draft quarterback class: Top prospects to know

Will Cade Klubnik, LaNorris Sellers or Drew Allar be QB1 in next year's draft? And who are the other names to know in the class?

2025 College Football Power Index: Best matchups, title odds

Does the SEC remain on top? Will Boise State revisit the CFP? Here's what stands out from ESPN's latest data.

2025 College Football Power Index: Who's undervalued, who's overrated, sleeper picks

The first FPI for the 2025 season is out, and ESPN's college football reporters are here to break it down.

Ranking all college football head coaches as players

There are small-school standouts and a Heisman winner. There's a national title QB and one of the best ever.

College Football Playoff seeding changes: How 2024 would have played out

A new CFP seeding rule would have altered last year's matchups and will have consequences moving forward.

Spring update of 2025 college football SP+ rankings for every FBS team

How the spring portal and other changes have impacted the numbers for the coming season.

College football's top playmakers for the 2025 season

It's not all about quarterbacks. These players could have a big impact on 2025, even if they don't throw a pass.

Ranking all 136 FBS QB situations into tiers ahead of the 2025 season

From Clemson to Kennesaw State, David Hale ranks all 136 FBS school quarterbacks into tiers.

ACC distributed record $45 million per school in '23-24

The Atlantic Coast Conference generated $711 million for the 2023-24 academic year, distributing an average of $45 million to each of its 14 full-time member schools, a record for the conference.

Ranking the best coaches in college football for 2025

Kirby Smart has to be No. 1, or does he? What about Ryan Day? Or Marcus Freeman? Who made our list -- and why.

100 days until Week 0: Top storylines, games and predictions for the 2025 season

With just 100 days until Week 0, we take a look at 100 things to know ahead of the college football season.

Transfer portal final ranking: College football's 100 best

A definitive list of the top players to enter the portal this winter and spring.

Ranking the offseason for every Power 4 college football team

Nail the transfer portal? Miss a big recruit? Find a top coordinator job? All are part of a college team's offseason.

Top newcomers for the top 25 college football teams

From top recruits to big-time transfers, these players look to impact the College Football Playoff hopefuls.

2025 post-spring Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings

Where do the top teams stand after spring practice and roster movement from the transfer portal? Mark Schlabach updates the rankings.

How Clemson benefits from scheduling Notre Dame

David Hale reports on Clemson and Notre Dame's 12-year scheduling agreement.

Clemson, Notre Dame announce 12-year scheduling agreement

Clemson and Notre Dame have announced a 12-year scheduling agreement that will pit the two college football powers against each other annually through 2038.