2025 college football recruiting class rankings: Top 75 schools

With national signing day closing out the 2025 classes, we rank all the top teams.

ESPN exercises option to televise ACC sports through 2036

ESPN has agreed to pick up its option to broadcast ACC sports through 2036. The decision comes as the ACC works toward settling lawsuits by Clemson and Florida State.

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.

Athletes file objections to House settlement; argue for walk-ons, against roster limits

A walk-on football player at Stanford and a gymnast at Temple have filed objections to the proposed House settlement, arguing proposed roster limits and back payments directed to scholarship players are unfair elements in the sweeping legal action.

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.

Predicting starting QBs for every Power 4 college football team in 2025

We're nine months from the 2025 season starting, but we're looking at every power team's QB situation.

The key 2025 recruit for every Power 4 college football team

The 2025 recruiting class is almost a wrap. These are the prospect who will be key factors next season.

Pop-Tarts Bowl toaster trophy joins ranks of college football's unique awards

From the Bedlam Bell to the Platypus Trophy and everything in between, college football's trophies add an extra layer of motivation.

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.

College football Week 14 recap: The 20 best games of Rivalry Week

From stunning upsets to fantastic finishes, Bill Connelly revels in his favorite games from the best weekend of the season.

The 10 biggest college football point-spread upsets

Upsets are one of the most exciting developments in college football each season. Here are top point-spread upsets from the past 30 years.

Andrew Luck as Stanford's GM? What it means for the Cardinal and college football

Stanford's legendary quarterback is returning to school as the Cardinal's GM. What does it mean for Luck, the team and the future of college football?

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.

Stanford brings ex-star QB Andrew Luck 'home' as new GM

Former Stanford star Andrew Luck is returning to the Cardinal to become the football program's general manager, he told ESPN in a phone interview.

San Jose State beats Stanford 34-31 behind Eget's 4 TD passes

— San Jose State quarterback Walker Eget threw a career-high four touchdown passes, including an 18-yard score to TreyShun Murray with 1:55 minutes remaining, lifting the Spartans to a 34-31 win over Stanford on Friday.

Stanford recovers two fumbles and somehow comes up with a TD

San Jose State fumbles twice, and Stanford is able to recover the ball for a touchdown.

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.

Stanford visits San Jose State in the regular season finale for both teams

Stanford (3-8) at San Jose State (6-5), Friday, 4 p.m. EST (CBS)

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 highlights: Top plays, games, takeaways

The SEC was thrown into another whirlwind with Ole Miss, Bama and Texas A&M losing, plus more trends from Week 13.

Mendoza throws for three touchdowns, Cal rallies over Stanford in Big Game for 24-21 win

— Fernando Mendoza threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, Jonathan Brady had two touchdown catches and the go-ahead score and California rallied to beat Stanford 24-21 on Saturday in the first Big Game as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Cal completes comeback and wins rivalry game over Stanford

Cal completes comeback and wins rivalry game over Stanford

College football 2024 Week 13 schedule: Alabama vs. Oklahoma

Week 13 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Alabama vs. Oklahoma is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

California seeks its 4th straight win in the Big Game against rival Stanford

Stanford (3-7, 2-5 Atlantic Coast Conference) at California (5-5, 1-5), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST (ACC Network)

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.

Florida's Brian Kelly joke leads Week 12 college football trolls

Florida's win over LSU was capped off by the Gators' social media team taking aim at a viral Brian Kelly clip.

Stanford beats No. 22 Louisville 38-35 on walk-off field goal

— Emmet Kenney made a career-long 52-yard field goal as time expired to give Stanford a 38-35 victory over No. 22 Louisville on Saturday, ending the Cardinal’s six-game losing streak.

Emmet Kenney's 52-yard FG gives Stanford the upset over Louisville

Emmet Kenney's kick is true as his 52-yard field goal seals an upset victory for Stanford over Louisville.

College football 2024 Week 12 schedule: LSU vs. Florida

Week 12 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. LSU vs. Florida is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

No. 22 Louisville takes slim conference title hopes into trip to Stanford

— By getting a breakthrough win against Clemson before a bye week, Louisville made sure the stretch run to its season would still have plenty of meaning.

The standout plays from Week 10 in college football

Check out the best plays from Week 10 in college football, including South Carolina's upset of No. 10 Texas A&M.

The standout plays from Week 10 in college football

Check out the best plays from Week 10 in college football, including South Carolina's upset of No. 10 Texas A&M.

N.C. State blasts Stanford 59-28 behind explosive offense led by CJ Bailey

— Hollywood Smothers and Jordan Waters each rushed for two touchdowns and quarterback CJ Bailey added three more while being nearly perfect through the air as North Carolina State crushed Stanford 59-28 to hand the Cardinal their sixth consecutive loss.

NC State's Jordan Waters breaks off a 94-yard rushing TD

Jordan Waters scores a 94-yard rushing touchdown to extend the Wolfpack's lead over Stanford.

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.

N.C. State emerges from open week hoping to start late-season surge in home game with Stanford

Stanford (2-6, 1-4 ACC) at N.C. State (4-4, 1-3), Saturday, 12 p.m. ET (ACC Network)

Sources: College helmet communications on unencrypted frequencies

Coach-to-player in-game communications during Power 4 college football games this season have been occurring on unencrypted frequencies, sources told ESPN.

Hank Bachmeier throws 3 TD passes and Wake Forest holds off Stanford 27-24

— Hank Bachmeier threw three touchdown passes, Matthew Dennis hit a tiebreaking 23-yard field goal with 1:48 remaining and Wake Forest beat Stanford 27-24 on Saturday in the first cross-country conference trip for the Demon Deacons.

Nick Anderson's INT seals win for Wake Forest

Nick Anderson's interception in the fourth quarter seals a 27-24 win for Wake Forest vs. Stanford.

College football 2024 Week 9 schedule: LSU at Texas A&M

Week 9 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. LSU vs. Texas A&M is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

Wake Forest makes a cross-country trip to visit Stanford in ACC play on Saturday

Wake Forest (3-4, 1-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) at Stanford (2-5, 1-3), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ACC Network)

Kevin Jennings throws 3 TD passes to lead No. 21 SMU past Stanford, 40-10

— Kevin Jennings threw three long touchdown passes in the first quarter and No. 21 SMU rolled to a 40-10 victory over Stanford on Saturday night.

SMU Mustangs vs. Stanford Cardinal: Full Highlights

SMU Mustangs vs. Stanford Cardinal: Full Highlights

No. 21 SMU and Stanford face off for first time as ACC foes

— When Stanford and SMU were part of the ACC's westward expansion last year, they were set up as annual rivals in football in a plan to cut down on coast-to-coast trips.

Leonard throws 3 TD passes and runs for another score as No. 11 Notre Dame beats Stanford 49-7

— Riley Leonard threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead No. 11 Notre Dame to a 49-7 win over Stanford on Saturday.

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.

No. 11 Notre Dame returns from bye looking to stay on playoff course against Stanford

— No. 11 Notre Dame entered its bye week hopeful of making a playoff push. It returns to the field Saturday in control of its playoff fate.

Drones accounts for 3 TDs, Hokies manhandle Stanford 31-7 to end two-game skid

— Kyron Drones passed for two touchdowns and ran for a third, and Virginia Tech bounced back from last week’s final second heart-breaking loss to No. 7 Miami and beat Stanford 31-7 on Saturday.

Da'quan Felton makes catch for 55-yard receiving touchdown

Da'quan Felton makes catch for 55-yard receiving touchdown