Pac-12 welcomes Texas State ahead of 2026 relaunch

After a $5 million buyout to the Sun Belt was approved, Texas State has officially joined the Pac-12 as the ninth member ahead of the conference's relaunch in 2026.

Sources: Texas State, Pac-12 expected to finalize move soon

Texas State officials began alerting Sun Belt officials of its formal offer to the Pac-12 and plans to accept, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Texas State expecting offer to join Pac-12

Texas State officials have informed the Sun Belt Conference that they are expecting an offer from the Pac-12 in the near future, sources told ESPN.

Pac-12, CBS Sports extend media partnership through 2030-31

The Pac-12 and CBS Sports have extended their deal through the 2030-31 season, with CBS to broadcast the conference's football and men's basketball title games.

College realignment intel: Texas State, cryptic posts and the Pac-12's next move

Texas State looms as the favorite to join the Pac-12. Why could that happen? What would come next? And what about Memphis?

2025 Sun Belt Conference college football projections, preview

The Dukes are the team to beat on paper, but if they falter, the Sun Belt race could be wide open.

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.

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.

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.

How coaching changes affect production on offense and defense

Coaching changes might bring hope or dreams of a flashy offense. How often do those dreams meet reality? We look at the numbers.

Initial 2025 college football SP+ rankings for every FBS team

As spring camps approach, Bill Connelly looks at what the metrics tell us about which teams to watch next season.

College football 2025 returning production for all 136 FBS teams

What teams have the most (and least) coming back, and what will it all mean next 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.

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 college football bowl game, CFP schedule

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

College football bowl season: Takeaways, MVP of the game

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

North Texas' Mestemaker opens eyes in First Responder start

In his first start since his freshman year of high school, North Texas walk-on Drew Mestemaker racked up 448 total yards in the First Responder Bowl. "I wouldn't be surprised if in 15 years, Drew Mestemaker's playing football still," his coach said.

Lincoln Pare rushes for a 73-yard TD late and Texas State beats North Texas in First Responder Bowl

— Jordan McCloud threw for 307 yards and a touchdown, Lincoln Pare ran for a 73-yard touchdown with 2:25 remaining in the fourth quarter and Texas State held off North Texas 30-28 on Friday night in the First Responder Bowl.

Lincoln Pare calls game with 73-yard house call

Lincoln Pare breaks free for the longest Texas State play of the year to pad the Bobcats' lead late.

College football betting: Picks for First-Responder Bowl

Pamela Maldonado breaks down her favorite bets for the final week of bowl action featuring the First-Responder Bowl between North Texas and Texas State.

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.

Best fits for QBs in the college football transfer portal

Where should the top signal-callers in the portal go next? Our expert looks at schemes and what could work.

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.

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.

Nunnery's pick-6 late seals South Alabama fate as Texas State earns 45-38 victory

— Mannie Nunnery's 60-yard pick-6 in the fourth quarter provided enough safe distance for Texas State and it went on to beat South Alabama 45-38 in a back-and-forth affair on Friday.

Jordan McCloud throws 18-yard touchdown pass vs. South Alabama

Jordan McCloud throws 18-yard touchdown pass vs. South Alabama

Gio Lopez rushes in for 8-yard rushing touchdown

Gio Lopez rushes in for 8-yard rushing touchdown

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.

Veilleux throws 3 TDs to Fleming, Brock runs for 3 TDs; Georgia St. beats Texas St. 52-44

— Christian Veilleux threw three touchdown passes to Dorian Fleming, Freddie Brock ran for three TDs and Georgia State scored 31 consecutive points Saturday night to beat Texas State 52-44 and snap a seven-game losing streak.

Christian Veilleux's 30-yard dart sets up Georgia State TD

Christian Veilleux's 30-yard dart sets up Georgia State TD

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.

Texas State giving GJ Kinne new 7-year deal, sources say

Texas State is finalizing a new contract for GJ Kinne that will make him the highest-paid coach in the Sun Belt, sources said.

College football defensive stop rate ahead of Week 13

We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

Texas State routs Southern Miss 58-3 behind Jordan McCloud's 4 TD passes, 704 yards of offense

— Jordan McCloud threw four touchdown passes and Texas State had 703 yards of offense and scored on nine of its 11 possessions to rout Southern Miss 58-3 on Saturday night.

Jaden Williams scores 29-yard receiving receiving touchdown

Jaden Williams scores 29-yard receiving receiving touchdown

College football defensive stop rate ahead of Week 12

We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

Colorado headlines Week 11 of college football trolls

Ohio State's shutout win over Purdue prompted a worthy troll to the Big Ten foe's mascot.

Jackson, Hankins help Texas State rush past Louisiana-Monroe 38-17

— Backup quarterback Brad Jackson ran for 126 yards and two touchdowns, Deion Hankins ran for 117 and another score and Texas State ran past Louisiana-Monroe 38-17 on Saturday.

Brad Jackson extends Texas State's lead to 28

Brad Jackson powers through to push Texas State's lead to 28 over UL Monroe.

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.

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.

Louisiana-Lafayette beats Texas State 23-17 to remain the only undefeated team in Sun Belt play

— Ben Wooldridge threw for 252 yards and a touchdown, Dre’lyn Washington rushed for 94 yards and another score, and Louisiana-Lafayette beat Texas State 23-17 on Tuesday night.

QB Colton Joseph rushes for 111 yards and 3 TDs in fourth career start as ODU beats Texas State

— Quarterback Colton Joseph rushed for 111 yards and three touchdowns in his fourth career start, Angelo Rankin Jr. intercepted a pass with 1:05 remaining in the game, and Old Dominion held off Texas State 24-14 on Saturday.

Colton Joseph scores 11-yard rushing touchdown

Colton Joseph scores 11-yard rushing touchdown

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.

McCloud leads Texas State to 41-9 dismantling of Arkansas State

— Jordan McCloud threw for 320 yards and four touchdowns and Texas State was never challenged in a 41-9 win over Arkansas State on Saturday.

Kole Wilson makes catch for 53-yard TD catch for Texas State

Kole Wilson makes catch for 53-yard receiving touchdown

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.