No. 22 Iowa State plays home opener against South Dakota after knocking off K-State in Ireland

South Dakota (0-0) at No. 22 Iowa State (1-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT.

College football 2025: Transfer portal experience added

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

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.

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.

SVP revisits Iowa State-Kansas State in 'Bad Beats'

Scott Van Pelt returns with Stanford Steve and relives Iowa State's matchup vs. Kansas State in his first "Bad Beats" of the season.

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

Samaje Perine secured the most rushing yards in a single college football game in 2014. Check out which other top performers make the list.

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.

Becht stars as Iowa State beats Kansas State in Big 12 clash

Rocco Becht passed for two touchdowns and ran for another score, helping No. 22 Iowa State beat No. 17 Kansas State 24-21 in the Aer Lingus Classic on Saturday.

Rocco Becht stars as No. 22 Iowa State beats No. 17 Kansas State 24-21 in Ireland

— Rocco Becht passed for two touchdowns and ran for another score, helping No. 22 Iowa State beat No. 17 Kansas State 24-21 in the Aer Lingus Classic on Saturday.

Avery Johnson finds Jerand Bradley for 65-yard TD

Jerand Bradley pulls down the 65-yard strike from Avery Johnson to cut Iowa State's lead to 24-21.

Jayce Brown hauls in 37-yard TD

Jayce Brown takes the 37-yard pass from Avery Johnson into the end zone, leveling Iowa State, 14-14.

Iowa State takes down Kansas State 24-21 in Dublin

Rocco Becht leads Iowa State to victory in Ireland over Kansas State by a score of 24-21.

All the top sights and sounds from Kansas State-Iowa State in Dublin

For the fourth straight year, the college football season started with a Week 0 tilt abroad, as Kansas State and Iowa State square off in Dublin.

Rocco Becht finds Dominic Overby for Cyclones TD

Rocco Becht airs one out to Dominic Overby to put the Cyclones up 7-0.

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.

How to watch 2025 Aer Lingus College Football Classic on ESPN

Iowa State and Kansas State will headline the 2025 Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Ireland. Check out how to watch on ESPN now.

2025 preseason College Football Playoff predictions

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

Days are numbered for college football's storied Farmageddon rivalry

Conference realignment means the end of 109-year Iowa State-Kansas State competition.

Big 12 betting preview: Dropoff coming from ASU post Skattebo?

Breaking down the best bets in the Big 12 conference ahead of the 2025 season, including what to make of Arizona State in the post-Cam Skattebo era.

Texans' rookie wideouts, Iowa State alumni have major bond

The Texans wideouts were both second-day picks out of Iowa State, and both are trying to make an NFL mark.

No. 22 Iowa St and No. 17 Kansas State take their Big 12 rivalry to Dublin for opener

No. 22 Iowa State vs. No. 17 Kansas State at Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, noon EST.

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.

First bets for Week 0: Why we like an over and an underdog to cover

What are the college football lines we're looking at before movement later in the week? Here are some early bets for Week 0's small slate of games.

2025 College Football Preseason Power Rankings

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

How to get the most enjoyment from the 2025 college football season

The biggest games, wildest races, must-see players and small-school mayhem. Bill Connelly is here for it all.

Simulating the season using EA Sports College Football 26

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

Big 12 to issue player availability reports for first time

The Big 12 will release player availability reports for football and men's and women's basketball before all conference games, the conference announced Wednesday.

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.

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.

2025 Big 12 football preview - Power Rankings, key players, must-see games

Who will succeed in the perennially wide-open conference? Here's what you need to know about the Big 12.

Texas, Ohio State, Penn State top preseason coaches' poll

Texas, Ohio State, Penn State, Georgia and Notre Dame claimed the top five spots in the coaches' preseason top 25 poll released Monday.

Iowa State, Matt Campbell finalize extension through 2032

Iowa State and coach Matt Campbell have finalized a contract extension through 2032 after the winningest coach in program history led the Cyclones to their first-ever 11-win season in 2024.

Swing games for every Top 25 college football team for 2025

We look at the key game that could determine whether each team's season is a success or a dud.

X factors for every college football Top 25 team in 2025

Every team has a key player, position group or situation that could swing its season. We break them all down.

Ranking the best college football coaches over the past 20 years

Is Ryan Day a genius or could anyone win at Ohio State? We break down 20 years of sideline overachievers.

2025 Big 12 college football projections, preview

The Big 12 had a surprise champion and the Heisman Trophy winner in 2024. What happens in the league in 2025?

The anticipated archvillains for every top 25 college football team

These are the players, coaches, teams and concepts that every squad in our Way-Too-Early Top 25 will be looking out for in 2025.

Commissioner Yormark: Big 12 'striving for' multiple teams in CFP

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark says the conference is "striving" to get multiple teams into the College Football Playoff as it heads into the 2025 season.

Area of concern for Top 25 college football teams in 2025

Nobody's perfect, not even the best teams in college football. Here are their potential weak spots.

Big 12 pool of draftable quarterbacks runs deep

Scouts say as many as seven QBs have caught the NFL's eye.

Iowa State coach grateful for players' dedication to team

Iowa State coach Matt Campbell reflects on the unity and dedication of his team heading into a new season.

EA details CFB 26 mode changes, releases team ratings

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

Sleeper players for college football's top 25 teams in 2025

These players could play a bigger role than expected for the 2025 season.

Sports gambling scandal timeline: From Jontay Porter to Malik Beasley

Federal authorities are investigating Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley on allegations of gambling related to NBA games and prop bets, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

CFB 26 confirms new mascots, other presentation details

EA Sports dives into the pomp and pageantry of CFB 26.

Eyeing NFL, three-star QB Jett Thomalla commits to Alabama

Coach Kalen DeBoer and Alabama completed a flip of three-star Iowa State quarterback pledge Jett Thomalla, a record-setting signal-caller from Omaha, Nebraska, finishing the Crimson Tide's efforts to land a passer in the 2026 class this spring.

College Football Future Power Rankings through 2026

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