2025 AAC college football projections, preview

Bill Connelly previews the AAC, which could have some more surprise surges in store for 2025.

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.

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.

Initial 2025 college football SP+ rankings for every FBS team

As spring camps approach, Bill Connelly looks at what the metrics tell us about which teams to watch next season.

College football 2025 returning production for all 136 FBS teams

What teams have the most (and least) coming back, and what will it all mean next 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.

College football transfer portal: Ranking best available QBs

The college football transfer portal is open, and several top quarterbacks are looking for new schools and some have already found theirs. Here are the best available.

College football transfer portal Week 1 takeaways

What we learned about the transfer portal during a wild first week.

Sources: Charlotte to hire Ohio's Tim Albin as new coach

Charlotte is expected to hire Ohio University's Tim Albin as the 49ers' next head coach, sources told ESPN. The sides are working toward a five-year deal that is expected to be completed in the near future.

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.

Charlotte defeats UAB 29-27 in wild finish

— Kyle Cunanan kicked the go-ahead field goal and Deshawn Purdie threw a key touchdown pass — both in the fourth quarter — to lead Charlotte's 29-27 victory over UAB on Saturday in a game that twice went down to the final play.

Deshawn Purdie connects for 46-yard TD pass

Deshawn Purdie connects for 46-yard TD pass

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.

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.

Blake's career receiving day helps Charlotte beat FAU 39-27

— Deshawn Purdie threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to O'Mega Blake for the go-ahead score and Charlotte defeated Florida Atlantic 39-27 on Saturday in a game that matched two new interim coaches.

Deshawn Purdie throws 47-yard touchdown pass pass to O'mega Blake

Deshawn Purdie throws 47-yard touchdown pass pass to O'mega Blake

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.

College football Bottom 10 after Week 12: Louisville's failed finish

The Cardinals' ugly ending and Kent State's lost season made it hard for Ryan McGee to get to sleep.

Charlotte fires coach Biff Poggi, names Tim Brewster interim

Charlotte has fired coach Biff Poggi and has named tight ends coach/associate head coach Tim Brewster the interim coach.

Brent Austin had an interception vs. Charlotte

Brent Austin had an interception vs. Charlotte

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.

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.

Hughes runs for 117 yards, 2 TDs as Tulane beats Charlotte 34-3 for 6th win in a row

— Makhi Hughes had 117 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 27 carries Thursday night to help Tulane beat Charlotte 34-3 and extend its win streak to six consecutive games.

Makhi Hughes hits pay dirt again for Tulane

Makhi Hughes plows into the end zone again for a Tulane touchdown.

Henigan's late TD pass to Taylor gives Memphis 33-28 win over Charlotte

— Seth Henigan's school-record 24-yard touchdown pass to Roc Taylor with a half-minute remaining lifted Memphis to a 33-28 win over Charlotte on Saturday for the Tigers' fourth straight win.

Roc Taylor makes the grab for 24-yard receiving touchdown

Roc Taylor makes the grab for 24-yard receiving touchdown

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.

Peele returns 2 interceptions for TDs, No. 25 Navy overpowers Charlotte 51-17

— Cornerback Dashaun Peele became the first Navy player to return two interceptions for touchdowns in a game, Blake Horvath threw three scoring passes and the No. 25 Midshipmen routed Charlotte 51-17 on Saturday.

College football 2024 Week 8 schedule: Alabama at Tennessee

Week 8 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Alabama vs. Tennessee is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

No. 25 Navy looks to remain unbeaten when hosting AAC rival Charlotte

Charlotte (3-3, 2-0 American Athletic Conference) at No. 25 Navy (5-0, 3-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network)

Charlotte runs for 6 TDs, steamrolls East Carolina 55-24 in AAC battle

— Hahsaun Wilson ran for 164 yards and three touchdowns and Charlotte steamrolled East Carolina 55-24 in an American Athletic Association battle Saturday.

Jaren Handy delivers 53-yard pick-six for Charlotte

Jaren Handy capitalizes on the turnover, racing for a Charlotte pick-six against East Carolina.

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.

Hahsaun Wilson scores go-ahead TD for Charlotte with less than a minute left

Charlotte RB Hahsaun Wilson muscles across the goal line to give the 49ers a lead with less than a minute left vs. Rice.

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.

Week 4 college football Bottom 10: Defense a lost cause in Carolina

North Carolina, NC State and App State gave up a combined 177 points in an 0-3 week.

College football Week 4 highlights: Top plays, games, takeaways

For all the change college football has brought, Week 4 gave us a little bit of a throwback.

Elijah Green rushes in for 13-yard rushing touchdown

Elijah Green rushes in for 13-yard rushing touchdown

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.

Curt Cignetti chases history as Indiana puts perfect mark on the line against Charlotte

Charlotte (1-2) at Indiana (3-0), Saturday, noon ET (BTN)

College football Bottom 10 Week 3: Washington, FSU losing hope

The Pac-Whatever gives Washington its comeuppance, and FSU continues its hunt for the very bottom.

Charlotte rallies from 17 down, holds off Gardner-Webb for a 27-26 win

— Sean Brown got turned around in the end zone and still managed to pull in a 28-yard pass from Trexler Ivey, then caught a two-point conversion pass to tie the game at 20-20 with just over five minutes to play as Charlotte erased a 17-point...

Gardner-Webb Bulldogs vs. Charlotte 49ers: Full Highlights

Gardner-Webb Bulldogs vs. Charlotte 49ers: Full Highlights

College football 2024 week 3 schedule: LSU-South Carolina

Week 3 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. LSU vs. South Carolina is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

Harrell leads North Carolina past Charlotte 38-20 in new role

— North Carolina quarterback Conner Harrell threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score after moving into the starting role as the Tar Heels beat Charlotte 38-20 on Saturday.

Conner Harrell connects for 58-yard TD pass

Conner Harrell connects for 58-yard TD pass

Tar Heels look for 2-0 start when they host Charlotte in an instate matchup for their home opener

Charlotte (0-1) at North Carolina (1-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ACC Network)

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.