2025 college football recruiting class rankings: Top 50 schools

We stacked the top 2025 recruiting classes in the country. Here's who is putting together the best groups.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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

Cal crowd trolls Rece Davis for Stanford-colored tie

Rece Davis rips off a Stanford-colored tie after Cal's "College GameDay" crowd trolls him.

College football 2024 Week 6 schedule: Missouri at Texas A&M

Week 6 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Missouri vs. Texas A&M is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

College football Week 6 preview: Everything you need to know (and ask!) heading into the weekend

Previewing the top games, matchups and storylines for Week 6.

Stanford hosts Virginia Tech in the first ACC home game for the Cardinal

Virginia Tech (2-3, 0-1 ACC) at Stanford (2-2, 1-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ACC Network)

No. 17 Clemson wears down Stanford with Klubnik's 5 TDs and defense's 3 takeaways in 40-14 win

— When Clemson's offense struggled to get points early on, cornerback Avieon Terrell shrugged it off and told them not to worry.

College football 2024 Week 5 schedule: Georgia at Alabama

Week 5 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Georgia vs. Alabama is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

No. 17 Clemson hosts new ACC member Stanford as both look to open 2-0 in league play

Stanford (2-1, 1-0 ACC) at No. 17 Clemson (2-1, 1-0), Saturday, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)

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.

Emmet Kenney's field goal as time expires lifts Stanford to 26-24 victory over Syracuse.

— Emmet Kenney hit a 39-yard field goal as time expired to lift Stanford over Syracuse 26-24 on Friday night, giving the Cardinal their first Atlantic Coast Conference victory.

Stanford hits winning FG as time expires

Stanford stuns Syracuse as Emmet Kenney drills a 39-yard field goal to give the Cardinal the win.

College football 2024 week 4 schedule: NC State-Clemson

Week 4 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. NC State vs. Clemson is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

Syracuse seeks to open 3-0 as ACC newcomer Stanford arrives for the schools' 1st meeting

Stanford (1-1) at Syracuse (2-0, 1-0 ACC), 7:30 p.m. ET, Friday (ESPN)

'I love it!': Wilbon is a huge fan of Pac-12 resurrection

Michael Wilbon is thrilled the Pac-12 is being rebuilt and wants to see Stanford and Cal return to the conference.

The top plays in Week 2 of college football

Take a look at the best Week 2 in college football had to offer, including a 90-yard punt return touchdown and some trickeration to force overtime.

Stanford's special teams help key 41-7 win over Cal Poly

— Tiger Bachmeier had a 90-yard punt return for touchdown in the third quarter, sparking Stanford to a 41-7 win over Cal Poly on Saturday.

Tiger Bachmeier returns punt 90 yards to the house for Stanford

Tiger Bachmeier takes this punt 90 yards to the house as Stanford extends their lead over Cal Poly.

Which college football conferences have the most titles?

The Big Ten is the winningest conference in college football, with 31 championships. How do other conferences stack up? Check out the breakdown now.

Which colleges have the most No. 1 NFL draft picks?

From O.J. Simpson to Caleb Williams, USC has produced the most No. 1 NFL draft picks. How do other schools stack up? Check out more information now.

Stanford looks to avoid 0-2 start when the Cardinal host FCS-level Cal Poly

Cal Poly (0-1) at Stanford (0-1), Saturday, 7 p.m. ET (ACC Network Extra)

College football 2024 week 2 schedule: Texas-Michigan

Week 2 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. NC State vs. Tennessee is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.