The five factors for Group of 5 upsets

Not all upsets are created equal, but when upsets like NIU-Notre Dame or others happen, they have some common traits.

Tracking the four true freshmen who started the season as QB1

We'll be tracking how the four Week 1 true freshman starting quarterbacks do throughout their debut seasons in college football.

College Football Playoff 2025: Bubble watch after Week 3

Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.

Ranking college football's unbeaten teams following Week 3

Bill Connelly separates the contenders from the pretenders among the remaining undefeated teams.

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.

2026 college football recruiting: Most exciting recruit for each top-40 team

As we look at top teams to start the 2025 season, they've got some high-profile recruits on the way.

College Football Playoff 2025: Bubble watch after Week 2

Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.

BYU defense stifles Stanford in 27-3 victory

— Bear Bachmeier threw for 175 yards and ran for a touchdown to lead BYU to a 27-3 victory over Stanford on Saturday night.

Stanford Cardinal vs. BYU Cougars: Full Highlights

Stanford Cardinal vs. BYU Cougars: Full Highlights

Stanford Cardinal vs. BYU Cougars: Full Highlights

Stanford Cardinal vs. BYU Cougars: Full Highlights

2026 college football recruiting class rankings: top 40 schools

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

BYU matches up against Stanford

Stanford (0-1) at BYU (1-0), Sept. 6 at 10:15 p.m. EDT.

BYU overpowers Portland State 69-0 behind potent running game

— Bear Bachmeier threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more to lead BYU to a 69-0 victory over Portland State in his collegiate debut on Saturday night.

Portland State Vikings vs. BYU Cougars: Full Highlights

Portland State Vikings vs. BYU Cougars: Full Highlights

BYU opens 10th season under coach Kalani Sitake against FCS Portland State

Portland State at BYU, Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT.

College football 2025: Transfer portal experience added

Max Olson looks at which teams added the most in the portal this offseason.

College football championship winners by year: NCAA list

Ohio State took home their ninth college football championship at the end of the 2024 season. Check out which other schools have won titles now.

2025 Allstate Playoff Predictor

Select your favorite contender, make your picks for how its season will play out and see what the Allstate Playoff Predictor foretells.

Which sleeper college football players could break out in the 2025 season?

We ranked the top 100 college football players, but which other players might do big things this season?

Bachmeier to be 1st BYU true freshman QB to start opener

BYU has named Bear Bachmeier, who will wear No. 47, as its starting quarterback. He will debut against Portland State on Aug. 30 which will make him the first true freshman in school history to start an opener for the Cougars' program.

Big 12 to issue player availability reports for first time

The Big 12 will release player availability reports for football and men's and women's basketball before all conference games, the conference announced Wednesday.

2025 preseason College Football Playoff, bowl projections

It's August and no games have been played, but we're breaking down who will be where in December and beyond.

2025 AP college football preseason poll: One bet for every Top 25 team

Pamela Maldonado offers her best bets for each team in the AP preseason top 25 poll.

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.

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.

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.