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.

Inside the challenges of Group of 5 football recruiting, roster-building

Is the gap between the Group of 5 and the Power 4 growing in recruiting? Here's how smaller football programs are pivoting for the future and navigating the current landscape.

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.

Northern Illinois sends message to Notre Dame ahead of CFP title game

The Northern Illinois Huskies defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 16-14 in a shocking Week 2 upset.

The best of 2024 college football bowl season

Ryan McGee looks back at the fantastic plays, memorable quotes and wacky moments from this year's bowl games.

2024-25 college football bowl game, CFP schedule

With the expanded playoff, the 2024-25 bowl schedule is bigger and better than ever.

Northern Illinois to join Mountain West as football-only in '26

Northern Illinois will join the Mountain West as a football-only member in 2026, joining Air Force, Hawai'i, UNLV, Nevada, New Mexico, San Jose State and Wyoming.

College football bowl season: Takeaways, MVP of the game

Our college football experts offer a takeaway and an MVP after each game.

State of the Group of 5: The challenges facing smaller conferences

While Boise State made this year's playoff, the challenges the Group of 5 faces are bigger than ever.

Dimopoulos shines in double OT and Northern Illinois beats Fresno State 28-20 in Idaho Potato Bowl

— Freshman wide receiver George Dimopoulos threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Dane Pardridge on the first play of double overtime and <a...

Northern Illinois wins Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in double OT

Northern Illinois gets a touchdown to open double overtime, then a fourth-down sack to clinch the win.

College football bowl betting: Totals to consider in second week of games

Pamela Maldonado breaks down her favorites bets for the second week of bowl action, including a trio of picks on game totals.

The best college football quotes of 2024

A look back at this provocative year in college football through the words of players and coaches.

Storylines to watch for every 2024 college football bowl game

Looking for an excuse to watch college football 40 or so times over the next few weeks? We've got you covered.

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.

Hampton, Williams, Johnson help Northern Illinois run past Central Michigan, 24-16

— Ethan Hampton ran for a touchdown and engineered a pair of 66-yard touchdown drives, all in the first quarter, and Northern Illinois held on to earn a 24-16 win over long-time rival Central Michigan in the regular-season finale on Saturday.

Michigan's stunning Ohio State triumph among latest college football upsets

Michigan pulled off perhaps the biggest shock of the 2024 college football season with its stunning upset of No. 2 Ohio State.

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 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.

Tracy's trick-play TD pass to Virgil helps Miami (OH) beat N. Illinois 20-9

— Javon Tracy had 79 yards receiving on six catches and threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Virgil on Tuesday night to help Miami (OH) beat Northern Illinois 20-9.

Trick-play TD! Miami (OH) fools defense for 30-yard TD

Wide receiver Javon Tracy heaves a dime to fellow wide receiver Reggie Virgil for a RedHawks touchdown.

College football defensive stop rate ahead of Week 13

We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

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.

Johnson, Williams each surpass 100 yards rushing to lead Northern Illinois over Akron 29-16

— Telly Johnson Jr. and Gavin Williams each ran for more than 100 yards, wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph accounted for two scores and Northern Illinois shut out Akron in the second half in a 29-16 victory on Wednesday night.

College football defensive stop rate ahead of Week 12

We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

Johnson and Hampton lead Northern Illinois over MAC leader Western Michigan 42-28

— Telly Johnson Jr. ran for 141 yards and two touchdowns and Northern Illinois beat Mid-American Conference leader Western Michigan 42-28 on Wednesday night.

End Zone! Telly Johnson Jr. scores 6-yard rushing touchdown

End Zone! Telly Johnson Jr. scores 6-yard rushing touchdown

College football 2024 Week 11 schedule: Florida at Texas

Week 11 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Alabama vs. LSU is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

College football defensive stop rate ahead of Week 11

We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

NIU commemorates Notre Dame upset with 'Boneyard Blend' bourbon

The Huskies' 16-14 upset over Notre Dame was the first win over a top-five ranked opponent in program history.

Career-best 52-yard FG by Jackson Courville gives Ball State 25-23 win over Northern Illinois

— Jackson Courville kicked a career-best 52-yard field goal with two seconds remaining to give Ball State a dramatic 25-23 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday.

Tanner Koziol hauls it in for 6-yard receiving touchdown

Tanner Koziol hauls it in for 6-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.

Richter-to-Newton connection sparks Toledo in low-scoring win over Northern Illinois

— Alan Richter and Jerjuan Newton connected on a 52-yard pass for the game's only touchdown and Toledo defeated Northern Illinois 13-6 on Saturday.

Jerjuan Newton makes catch for 52-yard receiving touchdown

Jerjuan Newton makes catch for 52-yard receiving touchdown

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.

Northern Illinois wins second straight after 17-7 win over Bowling Green

— Quarterback Josh Holst ran for a touchdown and Gavin Williams ran for 102 yards and Northern Illinois beat Bowling Green 17-7 on Saturday.

Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Bowling Green Falcons: Full Highlights

Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Bowling Green Falcons: Full Highlights

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.

Poe runs for 2 TDs, Williams adds 125 yards rushing and a TD as N. Illinois beats UMass 34-20

— Jaylen Poe ran for two touchdowns, Gavin Williams had 19 carries for 125 yards and a TD and Northern Illinois beat Massachusetts 34-20 Saturday.

Brock Lampe 15-yard TD puts NIU up early

Ethan Hampton connects with Brock Lampe on a 15-yard Northern Illinois touchdown pass.

College football Week 6 picks: Four underdogs and two totals to target

Week of the underdog? Here are the most intriguing lines and totals going into Week 6 of the college football season.

Bailey, strong defense guide NC State past Northern Illinois 24-17

— CJ Bailey scored on the ground and through the air as North Carolina State defeated visiting Northern Illinois 24-17 on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium.

DK Kaufman's sack leads to a scoop-and-score TD for NC State

NC State's DK Kaufman sacks NIU QB Ethan Hampton, causing a fumble and running it in for a touchdown.

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.

Northern Illinois: No formal offer from Mountain West

Northern Illinois said Friday it has not received a "formal offer to consider a change" in its conference amid media reports that it could be a target of the Mountain West.

Mountain West Conference gets commitments from 7 remaining members

The Mountain West has received signed commitments from Air Force, UNLV, New Mexico, Nevada, San Jose State, Wyoming and Hawai'i to stay in the conference.

College football Week 5 picks: Two underdogs and three totals

Which lines and totals are most intriguing leading into Week 5 of the college football season?

N.C. State hosts Northern Illinois in a matchup of teams trying to regroup from losses

Northern Illinois (2-1) at N.C. State (2-2), Saturday, 12 p.m. ET (CW)