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.

Northwestern QB Jack Lausch drops football to focus on baseball

Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch, who started the Wildcats' final 10 games last season, has left the program to focus on his baseball career.

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.

CFB 26 confirms new mascots, other presentation details

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

College football's 10 most unbreakable records

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

College Football Future Power Rankings through 2026

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Turnovers, roster upgrades and teams that could turnaround in 2025

Turnover luck, coordinator upgrade, transfer portal haul? They all could lead to some upswings for a select few teams.

How Northwestern QB Jack Lausch is adjusting to the diamond

While Lausch is reacclimating to baseball, he's still competing for snaps in spring practices. How long can he keep it up?

Northwestern working to settle hazing lawsuits

Northwestern is finalizing settlements with athletes who filed lawsuits related to hazing at the school.

2025 spring college football schedule for power conference teams

For an early look at the 2025 season, spring games are the place to be.

Big Ten spring football preview: Key players, storylines

As spring practices get underway, we continue our conference-by-conference previews with the Big Ten.

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?

2025 college football recruiting class rankings: Top 75 schools

With national signing day closing out the 2025 classes, we rank all the top teams.

National signing day: Winners, losers and takeaways from 2025 recruiting

The class of 2025 cycle is in the books. Here's why Oklahoma has big questions and one QB is poised for stardom.

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.

Regrading college football's first-year head coaches

How did the new coaches at Alabama, Michigan and other schools do? We look at the hires and the performances in 2024.

Predicting starting QBs for every Power 4 college football team in 2025

We're nine months from the 2025 season starting, but we're looking at every power team's QB situation.

All 5 TDs from Preston Stone's 2024 season

Check out all five passing touchdowns from incoming Northwestern QB Preston Stone's 2024 season.

Sources: SMU QB Preston Stone will transfer to Northwestern

SMU quarterback Preston Stone, who was with the Mustangs on Saturday for their 38-10 loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions in the College Football Playoff, is set to transfer to Northwestern for the 2025 season, sources told ESPN.

The key 2025 recruit for every Power 4 college football team

The 2025 recruiting class is almost a wrap. These are the prospect who will be key factors next season.

Big Ten schedule release for 2025 college football season

Next year is here. A list of all 18 Big Ten schedules.

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.

No. 22 Illinois reaches 9 wins for first time in 17 years with 38-28 victory over Northwestern

— Aidan Laughery rushed for three touchdowns and No. 22 Illinois topped Northwestern 38-28 on Saturday to reach nine victories for the first time since its 2007 Rose Bowl season.

Aidan Laughery dashes for his 3rd touchdown for Illinois

Aidan Laughery speeds for a 31-yard touchdown to pad their 35-20 lead over Northwestern.

Devin Turner takes it back on Northwestern pick-six

Devin Turner picks off Luke Altmyer to give Northwestern a lead over Illinois.

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.

No. 22 Illinois tries to reach 9 wins for 1st time since 2007 when it meets Northwestern at Wrigley

No. 22 Illinois (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten, No. 23 CFP) at Northwestern (4-7, 2-6) at Chicago's Wrigley Field, Saturday, noon EST (Big Ten Network)

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.

College football's post-Week 13 SP+ rankings

After a wild Week 13, here's a look at teams that moved up and shifted down following all the upsets.

Kalel Mullings runs for career-high 3 TDs, Michigan beats Northwestern 50-6 to become bowl eligible

— Kalel Mullings ran for 92 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, leading Michigan to a 50-6 win over <a...

Michigan hosts Northwestern, needing a win to be bowl eligible before closing season at Ohio State

Northwestern (4-6, 2-5 Big Ten) at Michigan (5-5, 3-4) Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST (FS1)

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.

Northwestern reveals plans for new $850 million Ryan Field

When Northwestern opens the new Ryan Field in 2026, it will not only be the largest stadium project in college football history, with a price tag of $850 million, but possibly a model for future stadium designs around the sport.

College football Week 12 highlights: Top plays, games, takeaways

Georgia's win over Tennessee in Week 12 only makes the SEC that much more interesting. Plus, more trends from the weekend.

Will Howard helps No. 2 Ohio State rout Northwestern 31-7 at Wrigley Field

— Will Howard passed for two touchdowns, Quinshon Judkins had two 1-yard TD runs and No. 2 Ohio State pounded Northwestern 31-7 on Saturday at Wrigley Field.

Carnell Tate comes up with a beautiful diving catch for an OSU TD

Will Howard goes deep to Carnell Tate for a 25-yard diving touchdown reception for Ohio State.

College football 2024 Week 12 schedule: LSU vs. Florida

Week 12 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. LSU vs. Florida is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

Ex-Northwestern ADs among those dropped from hazing lawsuits

Former athletic director and current ACC commissioner Jim Phillips and university president Michael Schill are among a group of defendants who have been removed from the hazing lawsuits filed by former Northwestern athletes.

At Wrigley Field, No. 2 Ohio State looks to stay on playoff path against Northwestern

No one needs to remind coach Ryan Day what's at stake for No. 2 Ohio State.

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.

Ohio State leads Week 10 of college football trolls

As conference play continues, college football social media pages didn't let up on their postgame trolls.

Joseph Himon bookends touchdowns to send Northwestern past Purdue 26-20 in OT

— Purdue coach Ryan Walters went for the win in overtime Saturday.