Top-25 Big Ten matchup features Indiana hosting Illinois

No. 9 Illinois (3-0) at No. 19 Indiana (3-0), Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. EDT.

2025 college football Week 4 schedule: Channels, how to watch

The 2025 college football season is headed into Week 4. Top matchups include Auburn-Oklahoma and Florida-Miami. Check out the full schedule now.

College Football Playoff 2025: Bubble watch after Week 3

Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.

Indiana-Illinois and under-the-radar games in the College Football Playoff hunt

The next-tier teams after the name brands are now part of the CFP picture. It's time to pay attention to these kinds of matchups.

College football Power Rankings: How did the Top 25 look in Week 3?

Now that Week 3 has come to an end, who are the early breakout players for the teams in our Top 25?

Ranking college football's unbeaten teams following Week 3

Bill Connelly separates the contenders from the pretenders among the remaining undefeated teams.

Texas A&M surges to No. 10 in AP Top 25 college football poll

Texas A&M surged into the top 10 of the AP Top 25 after its dramatic win at Notre Dame, while Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt and USC all made their 2025 poll debuts.

AP college football Week 3 poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team

A look at the new Top 25 after Week 3.

College Football Playoff, bowl projections following Week 3

While Clemson and Notre Dame fell, LSU, Texas A&M and other top teams strengthened their standing.

College Football Playoff predictions: Who's most likely to make the field

Find out which teams our reporters pick for the College Football Playoff after Week 3.

Projecting the College Football Playoff top 12 after Week 3

We assess how the committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 3.

Luke Altmyer scores 3 TDs, No. 9 Illinois shuts out Western Michigan

— Luke Altmyer threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and No. 9 Illinois shut out Western Michigan 38-0 on Saturday night.

No. 9 Illinois expects winless Western Michigan's best shot

— Illinois coach Bret Bielema is wary of a trap game against winless Western Michigan on Saturday night.

2026 college football recruiting: Most exciting recruit for each top-40 team

As we look at top teams to start the 2025 season, they've got some high-profile recruits on the way.

Illinois' home now Gies Memorial Stadium after $100M donation

After alumnus Larry Gies made a $100 million donation to Illinois' athletic department, the Fighting Illini's stadium will be known as Gies Memorial Stadium, the school announced Tuesday.

2025 College Football Week 3 Schedule: Channels, How to Watch

The 2025 college football season is headed into Week 3. Top matchups include Florida-LSU and Georgia-Tennessee. Check out how to watch now.

College Football Playoff 2025: Bubble watch after Week 2

Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.

Power Rankings: How did the Top 25 look in Week 2?

As Week 2 has come to an end, what are the areas of concern for our Top 25?

Takeaways: Everything to know about Week 2 performances

From South Florida to Oklahoma State, we take a look at key takeaways and performances from Week 2.

Illinois, Florida State crack top 10 of AP poll; USF at No. 18

Ohio State, Penn State and LSU lead the AP Top 25 college football poll, while Illinois and FSU cracked the top 10 and USF bullied its way into its first ranking in seven years.

AP college football Week 2 poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team

A look at the new Top 25 after Week 2.

College football Week 2 highlights: Top games, plays, stats

Florida and Mississippi State both produced stunning results on an otherwise relatively predictable Saturday.

Projecting the College Football Playoff top 12 after Week 2

We assess how the committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 2.

No. 11 Illinois takes over after halftime to beat mistake-prone Duke 45-19 for road win

— Luke Altmyer threw for 296 yards and three touchdowns and No. 11 Illinois capitalized on a series of mistakes by Duke to beat the Blue Devils 45-19 on Saturday for a road win against a power-conference opponent.

Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Duke Blue Devils: Full Highlights

Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Duke Blue Devils: Full Highlights

Duke HC Manny Diaz: Retaining players is a superpower

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College football Week 2 preview: Michigan-Oklahoma, Kansas-Missouri and more

In Week 2, we get a unique helmet game and the Group of 5's biggest weekend.

2026 college football recruiting class rankings: top 40 schools

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

2025 College Football Week 2 Schedule: Michigan-Oklahoma

The 2025 college football season is headed into Week 2. Top matchups include Michigan-Oklahoma and Oregon-Oklahoma State. Check out how to watch now.

Ohio State leads new-look AP Top 25, while Alabama tumbles

Ohio State climbed to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 college football poll as LSU and Miami moved into the top five. FSU entered at No. 14, while Alabama fell to No. 21.

No. 11 Illinois visits Duke in Week 2

No. 11 Illinois (1-0) at Duke (1-0), Sept. 6 at 12 p.m. EDT.

AP college football Week 1 poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team

A look at the new Top 25 after Week 1.

Beatty returns punt for TD, breaks Grange's 102-year-old record in No. 12 Illini's opening rout

— Hank Beatty returned a punt 69 yards for a third-quarter touchdown and broke Red Grange’s 102-year-old Illinois record for yards on punt returns to help the No. 11 Illini rout...

Power Rankings: How did the Top 25 look in Week 1?

What did we learn in Week 1 and how did it affect our Top 25?

No. 12 Illinois a heavy favorite against Western Illinois in season opener

Western Illinois at No. 12 Illinois, Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT.

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.

Intel on college football's top 2025 quarterbacks

There are interesting QBs all over college football. We look at what they do well and what opponents will do to stop them.

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.

2025 preseason College Football Playoff predictions

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

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.

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?

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.

2025 College Football Preseason Power Rankings

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

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.

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.

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.