The games, players and newcomers we're most excited to watch next season

Our reporters preview the 2025 season and break down everything they're excited to watch.

2025 college football recruiting class rankings: Top 75 schools

With national signing day closing out the 2025 classes, we rank all the top teams.

Senior Bowl practices for 2025 NFL draft: Best QBs, prospects

Quarterback Jalen Milroe was great on the final day of Senior Bowl practices, while top tight ends continued their week-long rise.

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.

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.

Reranking 2022 college football recruiting classes

With a few years' time, we can better judge how a recruiting class contributed to a team. Here's how the 2022 classes panned out.

CFB Player Rank: Who should've made the list? Who could've been ranked higher?

What did our panel get right, and what did it get wrong about this season's top players?

Ranking the top 100 college football players of the 2024-25 season

We ranked the top 100 players of the 2024-25 season.

Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal

John Mateer, Darian Mensah, Eric Singleton Jr. and Fernando Mendoza are among the best players who have entered the transfer portal. Here are our rankings.

2024-25 CFP, bowl picks: Predicting college football scores

We made predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup. Check back to see how we fared.

2024-25 college football bowl game, CFP schedule

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

Nick Rolovich loses suit against Washington State over firing

Former Washington State coach Nick Rolovich has lost a lawsuit against the school that he filed after he was fired in 2021 over his refusal to comply with the state's COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

Nine takeaways from college football's December portal window

Now that a wild month is over, we're looking back at what it meant for the state of the sport.

College football bowl season: Takeaways, MVP of the game

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

Washington St. hires SDSU's Jimmy Rogers to 5-year deal to coach team

Washington State has hired South Dakota State's Jimmy Rogers to a five-year deal as the Cougars' next head coach, the school announced Saturday.

2024 college football winter transfer portal winners, losers

A month of madness is coming to an end, and while some movement will continue to happen, we're picking winners and losers.

Syracuse's Kyle McCord breaks Deshaun Watson's ACC passing record

Kyle McCord threw for 453 yards and five touchdowns to break Deshaun Watson's ACC season passing record and lead No. 21 Syracuse to a 52-35 victory over depleted-yet-scrappy Washington State in the Holiday Bowl.

McCord throws for 453 yards, 5 TDs in No. 22 Syracuse's 52-35 Holiday Bowl win over Washington State

— Kyle McCord threw for 453 yards and five touchdowns to break Deshaun Watson's Atlantic Coast Conference season passing record and lead No. 22 Syracuse to a 52-35 victory over depleted-yet-scrappy Washington State in the Holiday Bowl on Friday night.

College football bowl betting: Picks for OU-Navy, BYU-Colorado and more

Pamela Maldonado breaks down her favorites bets for the third week of bowl action, including BYU and Colorado in a shootout.

No. 22 Syracuse looking for 10 wins in 1st year under Fran Brown against depleted Washington State

— Syracuse coach Fran Brown and Washington State acting coach Pete Kaligis shared a heartfelt hug after their Holiday Bowl news conference on Thursday.

John Mateer commits to Oklahoma after Washington St. transfer

Former Washington State quarterback John Mateer, ESPN's top-ranked player in the transfer portal, has committed to Oklahoma.

Wake Forest hires Washington State's Jake Dickert as new coach

Wake Forest hired Washington State's Jake Dickert as its new coach Wednesday.

Washington State QB John Mateer enters transfer portal

Washington State QB John Mateer has officially entered the transfer portal after a breakout 2024 season.

Washington State QB John Mateer enters transfer portal

Washington State quarterback John Mateer, who took over as starter in 2024 and threw for 3,139 yards, has officially entered the transfer portal, sources told ESPN, and Cougars coach Jake Dickert confirmed the decision in speaking with reporters Monday.

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.

Final College Football Playoff, bowl projections

How did the conference title games affect College Football Playoff and bowl matchups? Our final predictions for the entire postseason.

Twenty-five quarterbacks to watch in the transfer portal

With the transfer portal officially opening Monday, here's a preview of the QBs worth keeping an eye on.

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.

Washington State fires DC Jeff Schmedding after late-season collapse

Washington State defensive coordinator Jeff Schmedding has been fired, the school announced Monday.

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.

Evan Svoboda throws late TD pass to John Michael Gyllenborg as Wyoming beats Washington State 15-14

— Evan Svoboda threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to John Michael Gyllenborg with 24 seconds remaining to rally Wyoming to a 15-14 victory over Washington State on Saturday night in the Cowboys' season finale.

Wyoming's 4th down gamble leads to go-ahead TD

Wyoming go for it on fourth down and Evan Svoboda finds John Michael Gyllenborg to give Wyoming a late lead vs. Washington 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.

Miami, SMU move into top 10 of AP Top 25 college football poll

Alabama and Ole Miss tumbled out of the top 10 of the Associated Press Top 25 poll, while Miami and SMU moved in following a chaotic weekend across college football.

Oregon St. claims Pac-12 'title' and snaps a 5-game skid with 41-38 win over No. 25 Washington St.

— With a 55-yard field goal to cap a wild back-and-fourth game, Oregon State emerged as this season's de facto Pac-12 champions.

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. 25 Washington State facing Oregon State for de facto Pac-12 regular-season title

In an unquestionably strange season for the Pac-12, Oregon State and No. 25 Washington State will meet this weekend for what is essentially the league's regular-season title.

Oregon remains unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25; Notre Dame up to 6

Oregon received all 62 first-place votes to remain atop the AP Top 25 college football poll for the fifth straight week, while Notre Dame and Alabama each rose two spots.

College Football Power Rankings: How did the top 25 look in Week 12?

Our college football experts break down how each team in our top 25 performed in Week 12.

Devon Dampier leads New Mexico past No. 19 Washington State, 38-35

— Devon Dampier scored on a 1-yard run with 21 seconds left and New Mexico beat No. 19 Washington State 38-35 on Saturday night for its first victory over a ranked team since 2003, dashing the Cougars’ slim College Football Playoffs hopes.

College football Week 12 highlights: Top plays, games, takeaways

Georgia's win over Tennessee in Week 12 only makes the SEC that much more interesting. Plus, more trends from the weekend.

No. 19 Washington State aims for fifth straight win as Cougars face resurgent New Mexico

— Washington State would seem to have an enormous advantage over New Mexico on Saturday, especially when it comes to motivation.

College football preview: Big matchups and storylines ahead of Week 12

Our college football experts preview big matchups and storylines ahead of Week 12.

College Football Playoff 2024: Byes, bracket and new top 25

A first look at the new bracket based on the College Football Playoff committee's second set of rankings.

Unbeaten Indiana rises to No. 5 in AP Top 25 college football poll

Oregon was the No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 college football poll for the fourth straight week, while Penn State and Indiana climbed into the top five.

College Football Power Rankings: How did the top 25 look in Week 11?

Our college football experts break down how each team in our top 25 performed in Week 11.

Mateer and Parker lead No. 20 Washington State to 49-28 win over Utah State

— John Mateer threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score, Wayshawn Parker rushed for a career-best 149 yards on 11 carries and No. 20 Washington State rolled to a 49-28 victory over Utah State on Saturday night.

College football Week 11 highlights: Top plays, games, takeaways

College football's disruptors are changing the game, plus trends from Week 11.

Washington State's Wayshawn Parker takes off for 75-yard TD

Washington State's Wayshawn Parker takes off for 75-yard TD