No. 8 Alabama aims to overcome road woes against rebuilding Florida State in opener

— If No. 8 Alabama is going to return to the College Football Playoff, the Crimson Tide will need to play better away from home.

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.

Best bets for Week 1: Will TCU spoil Belichick's Heels debut; can FSU hang with Bama?

Pamela Maldonado breaks down her favorite bets for Week 1 of the college football season, with a closer look at the Alabama and Florida State game.

College football 2025: Transfer portal experience added

Max Olson looks at which teams added the most in the portal this offseason.

College football championship winners by year: NCAA list

Ohio State took home their ninth college football championship at the end of the 2024 season. Check out which other schools have won titles now.

Which college football teams have won back-to-back titles?

Georgia, Alabama, and Michigan are among the college football teams that have won consecutive national championships. Check out the full list now.

What are the biggest college football stadiums?

Is the Rose Bowl the biggest college football stadium? Check out which venues reign supreme with maximizing capacity.

Sources: Alabama DL Tim Keenan III (ankle) to miss multiple games

Alabama starting defensive lineman and team captain Tim Keenan III is expected to miss multiple games, including Saturday's season opener against Florida State, due to a high ankle sprain, sources tell ESPN.

Who has the most rushing yards in a college football season?

In 1988, Barry Sanders set the record for most rushing yards in a college football season. Check out other top performers now.

Alabama, WVU cancel series in wake of SEC schedule change

Alabama and West Virginia mutually agreed to cancel their home-and-home series that had been scheduled for 2026 and 2027, the schools announced.

Can Kalen DeBoer steady the ship at Alabama in his second season?

Stephen A. Smith and Chris Fowler discuss their expectations for Kalen DeBoer and Alabama after a rough first season following the departure of Nick Saban.

How Kalen DeBoer looks to make things right in Year 2 at Alabama

One year removed from Nick Saban, Kalen DeBoer continues to work on putting his stamp on the program.

College Football Playoff 2025: Preseason bubble watch

Heather Dinich takes a look at lessons learned last year and teams in need of big wins early.

Alabama's DeBoer shares his confidence in Simpson, Parker

Kalen DeBoer emphasizes how proud he is of the No. 8 Crimson Tide's preparation and his confidence in QB Ty Simpson along with Parker Brailsford as team captains.

2025 college football week 1 schedule: Alabama vs. FSU

It's time to kick off the 2025 college football season! From Alabama-FSU to Clemson-LSU, check out the full slate of games and channels now.

Alabama might be down starting OL Jaeden Roberts vs. FSU

No. 8 Alabama might be without starting guard Jaeden Roberts for its season opener at Florida State on Saturday.

Who are the longest-tenured college football coaches?

In the ever-evolving NCAA football landscape, which coaches have stayed with one team the longest? Check out where Saban, Swinney and others land.

Who are the winningest college football coaches of all time?

From Saban to Paterno, there are many legendary college football coaches. Who has the best career record? Check out who has the most wins now.

Who has won the most college football championships?

Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and other powerhouses have won multiple college football championships. Check out the top 10 schools now.

Our favorite college football game-day traditions

With a new season here, we look at some of the wild, wacky, wonderful reasons we love college football.

Alabama's Jam Miller (shoulder) expected back for SEC opener

Alabama starting running back Jam Miller is expected to be back from his collarbone injury in time for the Tide's SEC opener against Georgia on Sept. 27.

2025 preseason College Football Playoff predictions

Find out which teams our reporters picked for the College Football Playoff ahead of the 2025 season.

Which top 2025 recruits will impact the college football season

These formerly top-10 recruits are ready to start the season. Some will have bigger impacts than others.

2025 Allstate Playoff Predictor

Select your favorite contender, make your picks for how its season will play out and see what the Allstate Playoff Predictor foretells.

SEC to go with 9-game conference schedule starting in 2026

The SEC said Thursday that it will go with a nine-game conference football schedule starting in 2026.

Which college football conferences have the most titles?

The Big Ten is the winningest conference in college football, with 32 championships. How do other conferences stack up? Check out the breakdown now.

2026 college football recruiting class rankings: top 40 schools

As more of the best recruits commit, here's how the top classes stack up.

Which sleeper college football players could break out in the 2025 season?

We ranked the top 100 college football players, but which other players might do big things this season?

CFB Player Rank: Who should've made the top 10? What were the biggest surprises?

Who should've made the list? Who was ranked too high? Our college football experts give their thoughts on the preseason top 100 list.

Ranking the top 100 college football players ahead of the 2025 season

Our college football experts rank the top 100 ahead of the 2025 season.

2026 NFL mock draft: Preseason pick predictions for Round 1

Could Arch Manning go No. 1? Will QBs dominate the first round? Which teams could land playmakers? Field Yates projects next year's opening 32 picks.

The best SEC teams to not win the national title

SEC Network's Matt Stinchcomb and Dari Nowkhah take a look back at the best SEC teams that dominated but could not bring home the Natty.

2025 College Football Preseason Power Rankings

Our college football experts rank the top 25 teams ahead of Week 0.

Alabama turns to next man up after Jam Miller's injury at RB

SEC Network analyst Roman Harper breaks down the Tide's RB situation, explaining how Miller's injury opens the door for someone to claim the starting spot.

Texas, Penn St. players lead AP preseason All-America 1st team

Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons is among three Longhorns on The Associated Press All-America team. No. 2 Penn State also had three players, giving the Nittany Lions and Longhorns the most on the team.

Alabama RB Jam Miller set to miss opener vs. FSU, sources say

Alabama won't have its top returning rusher for the season opener against Florida State after Jam Miller suffered an upper-body injury in a scrimmage, sources told ESPN.

Simulating the season using EA Sports College Football 26

After 25 simulations, we tallied the national champions, Heisman winners, coaching changes and more.

2025 preseason College Football Playoff, bowl projections

It's August and no games have been played, but we're breaking down who will be where in December and beyond.

Why 2025 is a season of intrigue for all 16 SEC quarterbacks

From Heisman hopefuls and stars-in-waiting to newcomers with CFP potential, talent -- and questions -- abound.

One Burning Question: New QB and coordinator, same Bama?

The SEC Network crew expects fireworks from Ryan Grubb and Ty Simpson leading the new-look Crimson Tide offense.

Dinich and Finebaum agree to disagree on preseason predictions

ESPN's Heather Dinich joins The Paul Finebaum Show to discuss the AP Preseason Top 25 Poll and debate this season's national title contenders.

Watson on Bama's Simpson: 'He's the leader of this football team'

SEC Network analyst Benjamin Watson breaks down why he believes Ty Simpson is the right choice for Alabama's starting QB and what the Tide must do to prepare for Week 1.

Trailer: Roll Tide/War Eagle

Trailer: Roll Tide/War Eagle

Ty Simpson named Alabama starting quarterback for opener

Ty Simpson, who has served as Alabama's backup quarterback each of the past two seasons, will be the team's starter to open the 2025 season.

How every five-star college football recruit fits at his new school

There are 23 five-stars in the class of 2026. We look at how they got to their teams and what they'll do in college.

Finebaum: Ohio State too high, Bama too low

Paul Finebaum gives his biggest takeaways from the preseason AP Top 25.

No. 8 Bama's QB Battle: How it could shape the offense

SEC Network analyst Benjamin Watson breaks down Alabama's QB battle, showing how the winner could spark the offense and define Kalen DeBoer's pivotal second season.

2025 AP college football preseason poll: One bet for every Top 25 team

Pamela Maldonado offers her best bets for each team in the AP preseason top 25 poll.

AP college football preseason poll reaction: Big number for every team

The first AP poll of the 2025 season is out. Texas, Penn State and Ohio State are atop the rankings.

ESPN's 2025 preseason college football All-America team

With the 2025 season right around the corner, we break down the top players, from quarterback to kick returner.