USC agrees to contract extension with D'Anton Lynn

Defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn will remain with USC after the two sides agreed to a contract extension Thursday.

Predicting starting QBs for every Power 4 college football team in 2025

We're nine months from the 2025 season starting, but we're looking at every power team's QB situation.

ESPN's 2024 college football All-America team

From Jalon Walker and Cam Skattebo to Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter, here are the best of the best.

RB Shahn Alston II becomes USC's fourth top-100 commit for '26

Running back Shahn Alston, the No. 81 overall recruit in the ESPN Junior 300, has committed to USC, giving the Trojans four top-100 pledges in the 2026 class.

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.

College football transfer portal: Ranking best available QBs

The college football transfer portal is open, and several top quarterbacks are looking for new schools and some have already found theirs. Here are the best available.

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.

Way-too-early 2025 college football coaching hot seat tiers

It's way too early to project how teams will finish the 2025 season, but we might know some coaches to need to show improvements to keep their jobs.

Zachariah Branch, Zion Branch transfer to Georgia from USC

Receiver Zachariah Branch, the No. 9 overall player in the transfer portal, and safety Zion Branch, his brother, have committed to Georgia after leaving USC.

College football bowl season: Takeaways, MVP of the game

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

College football's 60 greatest true freshman seasons of all time

Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith has dominated the College Football Playoff. Here's how his season stacks up with the other all-time great freshmen.

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.

Southern California overcomes 17-point deficit to beat Texas A&M 35-31 in Las Vegas Bowl

— The Southern California Trojans ended their season the way they started it.

USC marches down field for Las Vegas Bowl win

The Trojans march 75 yards down the field to secure a stunning Las Vegas Bowl win over Texas A&M.

USC and Texas A&M once had playoff hopes but instead will meet in the Las Vegas Bowl

— Southern California opened its season at Allegiant Stadium with a victory over LSU that set up the Trojans for early...

Sources: Ex-Seahawks coach Pete Carroll interested in Bears job

Seahawks Super-Bowl winning coach Pete Carroll has expressed interest in the Bears' head coaching job and would like to return to the sideline next season, league sources told ESPN.

RB Eli Sanders heads to USC after year at New Mexico

Former New Mexico running back Eli Sanders has committed to USC.

Purdue hires USC's Josh Henson as offensive coordinator

Purdue has hired USC offensive coordinator Josh Henson for the same role as coach Barry Odom's new staff takes shape with the Boilermakers.

The key 2025 recruit for every Power 4 college football team

The 2025 recruiting class is almost a wrap. These are the prospect who will be key factors next season.

USC's Branch brothers, Zachariah and Zion, to enter portal

USC star receiver Zachariah Branch and safety Zion Branch plan to enter the NCAA transfer portal, the brothers confirmed to ESPN.

Travis Hunter among notable two-way college football players

Travis Hunter is a two-way superstar at Colorado. Check out other players who have excelled in similar roles throughout college football history.

The best college football quotes of 2024

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

Which colleges have the most Heisman Trophy winners?

USC has scored the most Heisman Trophy winners in college football history. Which other teams are on the list? Check out the full breakdown now.

College football rivalries to know: History, stats, more

From Alabama-Auburn to USC-UCLA, rivalry games are always a highlight of college football season. Learn more about the biggest matchups now.

Former NFL QB Carson Palmer to coach high school alma mater

Carson Palmer is taking over as the head football coach at his alma mater as Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Orange County, California, made his hiring official on Friday.

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.

Big Ten schedule release for 2025 college football season

Next year is here. A list of all 18 Big Ten schedules.

Texas A&M has something to prove vs. Southern Cal

The SEC Now crew previews the Las Vegas Bowl and Roman Harper raises the concern about the location of the game for the Aggies who are new to the Las Vegas scene.

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 signing day 2024: Winners, questions and takeaways

Class of 2025's early signing period had its drama. Here's what happened and what it means for the top teams.

Lincoln Riley brushes off talk of leaving USC, says 'I'm home'

USC football coach Lincoln Riley brushed off the possibility of him taking a job elsewhere during his signing day news conference Wednesday.

No. 1 DE Jahkeem Stewart announces commitment to USC

No. 1 defensive end Jahkeem Stewart commits to Lincoln Riley and USC on "College Football Live."

USC lands 5-star DE Jahkeem Stewart, No. 11 in 2025 ESPN 300

Five-star defensive end Jahkeem Stewart, the No. 11 prospect in the 2025 ESPN 300, committed to USC on Wednesday afternoon, announcing his decision live on "College Football Live" from a ceremony at New Orleans' Edna Karr High School.

Fresno State hires former FCS championship coach Matt Entz

Fresno State has hired Matt Entz, who won two FCS national championships as the head coach at North Dakota State before joining USC last offseason.

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.

Jahkeem Stewart, the five-star football recruit with million-dollar questions

He's 17 and thinks he's ready to dominate college football. Where he goes and what happens next are huge signing day questions.

Miller Moss to enter transfer portal: Best fits for former USC QB

Moss passed for 2,555 yards with the Trojans this season and will be one of the more coveted players in the portal.

USC QB Miller Moss to transfer, eyes championship-caliber team

USC quarterback Miller Moss told ESPN on Monday that he is entering the NCAA transfer portal and is looking to get into a program that can compete for a conference championship and win "at the highest level."

Four-star WR Jerome Myles latest to decommit from USC

Four-star USC wide receiver pledge Jerome Myles, ESPN's No. 6 WR in the 2025 class, has decommitted from the Trojans.

College football Week 14 highlights: Top plays, games, takeaways

Redemption stories took a turn for the worse in Week 14, plus rivalry updates and trends from the entire season.

The standout plays from Week 14 in college football

Check out the best plays from rivalry week in college football, including upset wins for Syracuse and South Carolina.

College football Rivalry Week live: Top plays, big moments, CFP takeaways

There's more than pride on the line for Rivalry Week. There are conference title stakes and playoff implications.

No. 5 Notre Dame punches CFP ticket with 2 late interception return TDs to beat USC 49-35

— Notre Dame's defense was backed up almost to its goal line while protecting a seven-point lead in the final minutes when Southern California’s Jayden Maiava fired a back-shoulder pass toward Kyron Hudson.

Notre Dame's defense steps up for two massive pick-sixes

Notre Dame's defense returns a 99-yard pick-six and a 100-yard pick-six in the fourth quarter.

Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love hurdles a USC defender

Jeremiyah Love catches a pass, then turns up field and hurdles a USC defender for a 20-yard gain.

The 10 biggest college football point-spread upsets

Upsets are one of the most exciting developments in college football each season. Here are top point-spread upsets from the past 30 years.

College football recruiting intel: Latest buzz, five-star flips

With the signing period days away, it's most teams last cracks at securing their 2025 classes. Here's what to watch for.

Rivalry Week preview: Texas-Texas A&M, Bubble teams on alert

Could rivalry upsets wreck the playoff picture? Will chaos reign again in Week 14? Bill Connelly breaks down the games.