What does USC coach Lincoln Riley have to prove this season?

Heather Dinich and Harry Douglas break down the pressure that USC head coach Lincoln Riley is under to perform this season.

Lee Corso's top headgear picks from 'College GameDay' history

For Lee Corso's 90th birthday we looked back on some of his most memorable headgear selections on "College GameDay," a tradition that began in 1996.

2025 Big Ten football preview: Power rankings, top players, key games

Will Ohio State or Penn State come out on top? Breaking down the conference ahead of the season.

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.

College football impatience index: The clock is ticking on these teams in 2025

CFP aspirations. Major investments. Too many losses. Fans are never patient, but these teams' might have a right.

What you missed from college football recruiting this summer

Almost all the five-stars have committed, and top classes loaded up this summer. Here's our recap and what happens next.

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.

Debating top 2026 NFL draft prospects at every position

Who is the top quarterback, edge rusher and corner in the 2026 NFL draft class? We debated every position's early lead.

Lincoln Riley hopeful USC-Notre Dame game continues after '26

With the future of the USC-Notre Dame football rivalry uncertain, Trojans coach Lincoln Riley on Thursday expressed his desire to retain the game -- under the right circumstances.

2025 Big Ten college football projections, preview

As the Big Ten looks to produce its third straight national champion, Bill Connelly breaks down all 18 teams.

EA details CFB 26 mode changes, releases team ratings

See which squad takes the No. 1 overall rating in College Football 26.

WR Ethan 'Boobie' Feaster, top-25 recruit in '26, commits to USC

Four-star WR receiver Ethan "Boobie" Feaster, ESPN's No. 25 overall prospect and third-ranked wide receiver in the 2026 cycle, has committed to USC.

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.

2026 NFL draft: Ranking top five prospects at every position

Matt Miller and Jordan Reid stack their early top-fives at every position and break down the players they'll be watching during the 2025 season.

College football's 10 most unbreakable records

A look at the marks that have stood the test of time -- and most likely always will.

ESPN 300 linebacker Talanoa Ili chooses USC over UCLA

Four-star linebacker Talanoa Ili, No. 53 in the 2026 ESPN 300, has committed to USC over UCLA, he told ESPN on Sunday, the latest high-profile addition in the Trojans' class, as coach Lincoln Riley prepares for the program's second season in the Big Ten.

College Football Future Power Rankings through 2026

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

College football's top 25 plays since 2000

Ahead of the 2025 season, our writers voted on the most significant and wildest plays of the past 25 years.

Ohio State's Ryan Day says Big Ten deserves 4 AQ spots in CFP

Ohio State coach Ryan Day would like to see future College Football Playoff models include at least four automatic qualifying spots for the expanded Big Ten.

2025 College Football Power Index: Best matchups, title odds

Does the SEC remain on top? Will Boise State revisit the CFP? Here's what stands out from ESPN's latest data.

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.

USC trolls Oregon, Dan Lanning with 'cannonball' commitment alert

Lanning went viral in early May for jumping in a pool with five-star recruit Richard Wesley after Wesley's commitment to Oregon. Wesley decommitted on May 27.

USC adds four-star TE Mark Bowman to touted recruiting class

Four-star tight end Mark Bowman announced his commitment to USC on Friday, picking the in-state Trojans over Georgia, Ole Miss, Oregon and Texas.

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.

USC pledge R.J. Sermons reclassifies, to enroll this summer

Four-star USC cornerback pledge R.J. Sermons, ESPN's No. 28 overall prospect in the 2026 cycle, has reclassified into the 2025 cycle and will join the Trojans program this summer.

Tennessee-UCLA 'QB swap' headlines college football spring portal superlatives

We awarded superlatives for a spring college football transfer portal window that saw Tennessee and UCLA swap quarterbacks, among other intriguing moves.

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.

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.

Natalia Bryant honors Kobe with logo on USC graduation sash

The eldest daughter of the Los Angeles Lakers legend graduated from USC's School of Cinematic Arts.

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.

Sources: Xavier Griffin, No. 29 recruit for '26, decommits from USC

Four-star linebacker Xavier Griffin, the No. 29 overall recruit in the 2026 ESPN 300, has decommitted from USC's top-ranked class, sources told ESPN.

Transfer portal final ranking: College football's 100 best

A definitive list of the top players to enter the portal this winter and spring.

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.

College football's top 2025 newcomer classes

Building a roster isn't just about recruiting. Combining prep talent with great transfers is key in college football and these teams did it best.

Elbert Hill, No. 2 CB prospect in 2026 class, commits to USC

Five-star cornerback Elbert Hill, the nation's second-ranked defensive back prospect in the 2026 cycle, committed to USC on Friday.

Keenyi Pepe, 5-star OT recruit, joins loaded USC 2026 class

Five-star offensive tackle Keenyi Pepe committed to USC, landing with the Trojans as the top-ranked member in coach Lincoln Riley's 2026 recruiting class.

2025 NFL draft: Texans draft three players with the same first name

The three players, all named Jaylin or Jaylen, join a Jalen and a Jaylon on the Texans.

Which colleges have the most No. 1 NFL draft picks?

From O.J. Simpson to Caleb Williams, USC has produced the most No. 1 NFL draft picks. How do other schools stack up? Check out more information now.

Nico Iamaleava's transfer options: Latest on QB's future

Former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava is headed to the transfer portal, but he might not have the market he expects.

2025 NFL draft: College football coaches pick sleepers

A look at some of the players outside of the first round coaches think the NFL could be sleeping on.

Inside Pete Carroll's weekly gig as a USC professor

This spring, in addition to being named head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, Carroll has been moonlighting as a college professor.

Nico Iamaleava to transfer: Best fits for the Tennessee QB

The high-profile QB will be on the move, but he needs to find the best landing spot to maximize his skills.

College football's top assistant coaches and coordinators in 2025

It was a quiet coaching carousel in 2024. If big college football jobs open this year, these coaches could be first in line.

Scouting ESPN 300 players and how they'll fit in 2025

The 10 top 2025 recruits at each position have their new homes. Here's how their games will work.

Source: USC flips Ducks' Tomuhini Topui, No. 3 DT in 2026

Tomuhini Topui, the No. 3 defensive tackle in the 2026 class, has committed to USC, a source told ESPN's Eli Lederman. Topui had spent the past five and a half months committed to Oregon.

Most interesting college football recruiting visits to watch this spring

It's about to be spring visit season for the top recruits. From QBs to five-star linemen, what happens now will carry all the way to signing day.

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.

Must-have targets for top 30 college football recruiting classes

As 2026 recruiting ramps up, the top schools and recruits are narrowing their priorities and some schools have some must-have recruits.

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.