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.

2025 Big 12 football preview - Power Rankings, key players, must-see games

Who will succeed in the perennially wide-open conference? Here's what you need to know about the Big 12.

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.

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.

2026 college football recruiting class rankings: top 25 schools

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

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.

How Jake Retzlaff ended up at Tulane

Pete Thamel gives the sequence of events that ended with former BYU QB Jake Retzlaff ending up at Tulane.

Jake Retzlaff to commit to Tulane after BYU exit, sources say

QB Jake Retzlaff, who withdrew from BYU following a lawsuit accusing him of rape and a suspension for violating the school's honor code, has verbally committed to transfer to Tulane, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

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.

QB Jake Retzlaff announces his withdrawal from BYU

Jake Retzlaff announced on Friday that he's withdrawing from BYU, formally initiating his transfer process from the school.

2025 Big 12 college football projections, preview

The Big 12 had a surprise champion and the Heisman Trophy winner in 2024. What happens in the league in 2025?

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.

Commissioner Yormark: Big 12 'striving for' multiple teams in CFP

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark says the conference is "striving" to get multiple teams into the College Football Playoff as it heads into the 2025 season.

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.

BYU opening QB competition amid Jake Retzlaff uncertainty

With uncertainty around the status of starting QB Jake Retzlaff, BYU coach Kalani Sitake said Tuesday that the Cougars are moving forward with an open competition.

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.

Lawsuit accusing BYU QB Jake Retzlaff of rape dismissed

A civil lawsuit accusing BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff of rape has been dismissed.

College football 2026 recruiting: June winners, big questions and what's next

A wild month of visits and commitments is over. Here is what's happening and what it means.

Sources: BYU QB Retzlaff faces suspension, plans to transfer

Jake Retzlaff, who is facing a suspension after admitting to premarital sex during his response to a lawsuit alleging he raped a woman, is planning to transfer, sources said.

BYU's Jake Retzlaff denies woman's allegations of rape

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff responded to a woman's allegations that he raped, strangled and bit her in 2023, calling them "ridiculous and bizarre."

QB Ryder Lyons, No. 49 recruit in 2026 ESPN 300, picks BYU

BYU secured its highest-ranked quarterback pledge since 2002 when four-star recruit Ryder Lyons, No. 49 in the 2026 ESPN 300, picked BYU over Oregon.

Ryder Lyons announces his college commitment on 'The Pat McAfee Show'

5-star QB Ryder Lyons commits to Kalani Sitake's BYU Cougars on "The Pat McAfee Show."

College Football Future Power Rankings through 2026

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

College football recruiting: Previewing June visits, commits and flips

With top prospects visiting throughout June, there'll be a lot of action on the trail.

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.

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.

Woman sues BYU QB Jake Retzlaff, alleging rape, strangulation

A Utah woman has sued Jake Retzlaff, alleging the BYU QB raped, strangled and bit her, and that she was encouraged by police not to do anything after reporting it.

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.

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.

BYU promotes Brian Santiago to replace longtime AD Tom Holmoe

BYU announced Tuesday that Brian Santiago will be elevated from deputy athletic director after working under Tom Holmoe, who retired after 20 years earlier this year.

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.

Bachmeier brothers leaving Stanford to play for BYU football

Quarterback Bear Bachmeier and his brother, wide receiver Hank Bachmeier, have committed to play for BYU.

Turnovers, roster upgrades and teams that could turnaround in 2025

Turnover luck, coordinator upgrade, transfer portal haul? They all could lead to some upswings for a select few teams.

College football spring transfer portal: Biggest movers

A look at schools making moves, players moving again and what to expect before the portal closes Friday.

BYU lands TE Brock Harris, 33rd-ranked overall recruit

Tight end Brock Harris, the No. 33 overall recruit in the ESPN 300 and the top player in the state of Utah, announced he's committing to BYU.

Ranking college football's top 90 quarterbacks of the 2000s

Make way for Dillon Gabriel, Jaxson Dart and more on Bill Connelly's updated list of the 90 greatest quarterbacks of the century.

Strengths and weaknesses for every WTE Top 25 college football team

Our college football reporters break down strengths and weaknesses for every team in the WTE Top 25.

Which teams are poised to rise in the 2025 season?

Our college football reporters give their thoughts on teams that could rise in the 2025 season.

Breakout player for every top 25 college football team

A look at the players who can might make a critical difference for their teams in 2025.

Obstacles for 12 College Football Playoff contenders in 2025

Some of the biggest brands in college football have major hurdles ahead of the 2025 season.

Crowning a champion in our 64-team college football bracket

From the Sweet 16 to the Final Four, we determine who is left standing at the end of our football version of March Madness.

How a 64-team 2025 college football tournament would play out

What if the CFP went as deep as March Madness? We picked our college football bracket and played out the first two rounds.

Big 12 moves 10 games to Friday night in 2025

The Big 12 has moved six of its conference football games to Friday nights next fall among 10 contests in all that were selected to be played a day earlier than usual.

The biggest spring questions for college football's Way-Too-Early Top 25

Our college football experts list out the biggest spring question for each Way-Too-Early Top 25 team.

2025 spring college football schedule for power conference teams

For an early look at the 2025 season, spring games are the place to be.

Big 12 spring football preview -- Key storylines, players to watch

We're previewing the most volatile conference in the country: the Big 12.

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.