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.

Sources: Former Boise State QB Malachi Nelson joins UTEP

Former USC and Boise State quarterback Malachi Nelson, the former five-star player who was the No. 1 overall recruit in ESPN's Class of 2023, has committed to UTEP, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Sunday, after entering the transfer portal on Dec. 12.

Dana Dimel, Illinois assistant and former head coach, dies at 62

Dana Dimel, an assistant this season at Illinois and a longtime college coach who led programs at Wyoming, Houston and UTEP, died Tuesday at 62.

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.

Thompson returns 2 fumbles for scores, Thomas adds long punt return, UTEP tops NM State 42-35

— Bryton Thompson returned two fumbles for touchdowns, Kameron Thomas had a 93-yard punt return for a touchdown and UTEP closed the season with a 42-35 win over New Mexico State on Saturday.

Parker Awad connects for 30-yard TD pass

Parker Awad connects for 30-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 Bottom 10 after Week 13: Roll over, Tide, roll over

While faltering Alabama lands in the middle of our rankings, Kent State stole all the drama at the top.

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's post-Week 13 SP+ rankings

After a wild Week 13, here's a look at teams that moved up and shifted down following all the upsets.

Highlight: Iamaleava tosses four TDs, RBs collect four in Vols' rout of UTEP

Nico Iamaleava throws for four scores and the RB committee feasts with 241 yards on the ground as No. 11 Tennessee effortlessly cruises past the Miners, 56-0.

Nico Iamaleava throws 4 TD passes to lead No. 10 Tennessee over UTEP 56-0

— Nico Iamaleava threw for 209 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 10 Tennessee to a 56-0 victory over UTEP on Saturday.

Bru Mccoy scores 18-yard receiving touchdown vs. UTEP

Bru Mccoy scores 18-yard receiving touchdown vs. UTEP

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.

No. 10 Tennessee wraps up home slate in almost a no-win situation hosting struggling UTEP

UTEP (2-8) at No. 10 Tennessee (8-2, No. 11 CFP), Saturday, 1 p.m. EST (ESPN+, SECN+).

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.

College football Bottom 10 after Week 11: Lost weekend in Florida

Miami suffering its first loss of the season ended up setting the tone for the entire Sunshine State.

The standout plays from Week 11 in college football

Check out the best plays from Week 11 in college football, including Ole Miss' upset of No. 2 Georgia.

Locklear throws 2 touchdown passes to Odom in extra time and UTEP tops Kennesaw State 43-35 in 2OT

— Scotty Locklear threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Kenny Odom — their second scoring connection in extra time — and the UTEP defense held to give the Miners a 43-35 double-overtime win over Kennesaw State on Saturday night.

Skyler Locklear connects for 2-yard TD pass

Skyler Locklear connects for 2-yard TD pass

College football Bottom 10 after Week 10: Clemson thrown for loss

Falling to Louisville -- and some unsportsmanlike conduct from the stands -- lands the Tigers on our list.

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.

Vattiato's late TD run helps Middle Tennessee beat UTEP 20-13

— Nicholas Vattiato threw a 61-yard touchdown pass to Myles Butler and ran for a 1-yard touchdown with 1:53 to play to help Middle Tennessee beat UTEP 20-13 Saturday.

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.

College football Bottom 10 after Week 9: Give us Liberty!

The first 2024 loss for Jamey Chadwell's Flames was the first FBS win ever for Kennesaw State.

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.

Louisiana Tech rallies to beat UTEP 14-10 for its 11th series victory in the last 12 matchups

— Evan Bullock threw for 248 yards, including a 48-yard touchdown to Solo Lewis, as Louisiana Tech beat UTEP 14-10 on Tuesday night.

College football Week 8 highlights: Top plays, games, takeaways

Who's the top of the SEC? And who's actually a contender that we dismissed in September? Breaking down Week 8.

Wisconsin's stadium-related troll headlines top CFB trolls from Week 8

Wisconsin took a jab at Northwestern's temporary stadium after picking up its third straight win.

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.

Commissioner Gloria Nevarez: Mountain West has firm footing

Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez said Thursday she feels the conference is finally in a good place.

College football Bottom 10 after Week 7: USC left longing for Pac-12

If the Trojans were going to turn college football upside down, the least they could do is win some games.

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.

Caden Veltkamp, Michael Mathison guide Western Kentucky to 44-17 victory over winless UTEP

— Caden Veltkamp threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score, Michael Mathison had two touchdown catches and a touchdown run, and Western Kentucky cruised to a 44-17 victory over winless UTEP on Thursday night.

Caden Veltkamp throws 3-yard touchdown pass vs. UTEP

Caden Veltkamp throws 3-yard touchdown pass vs. UTEP

College football Bottom 10 Week 6: Alabama wonders how it got here

While a longtime Bottom 10 compatriot returns, the Crimson Tide are left alone to learn what it's like at the bottom.

Oregon's 'Heroes' threads lead Week 6 of college football uniforms

Oregon's "Heroes" uniform began composition in 2022, when Dan Lanning was first hired as head coach.

DJ McKinney, Hunter Watson power Sam Houston to 4th straight win, 41-21 over UTEP

— DJ McKinney ran for 138 yards with two touchdowns, Hunter Watson threw for two scores and Sam Houston defeated UTEP 41-21 on Thursday night for its fourth consecutive victory.

College football Bottom 10 after Week 5: Fall hits early at FSU

With the Seminoles still reeling, Clemson carried on and our other top teams kept losing.

UTEP 'honored' to join retooled Mountain West Conference

After engaging in deep discussions in recent days, UTEP has officially joined the Mountain West Conference, the league announced on Tuesday.

College football Week 5 highlights: Top plays, games, takeaways

After a game for the ages between Alabama and Georgia, certainties of 2024 are proving to be precarious at best.

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.

Morrow's 156 yards, 2 touchdowns on the ground power Colorado State past UTEP 27-17

— Avery Morrow ran for 156 yards with two touchdowns and Colorado State defeated UTEP 27-17 on Saturday.

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.

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.

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.

Lucas scores 3 TDs and Liberty extends Conference USA run with 28-10 victory over UTEP

— Billy Lucas scored three touchdowns and Liberty continued its successful run in Conference USA with a 28-10 victory over UTEP on Saturday night.

Billy Lucas scores 12-yard rushing touchdown

Billy Lucas scores 12-yard rushing rushing touchdown

Week 2 college football Bottom 10: Not enough fight in Notre Dame

Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish came up short in nearly every way in their loss to Northern Illinois.

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.