How Notre Dame-Miami in Week 1 could impact CFP

Heather Dinich and Harry Douglas discuss Notre Dame's Week 1 matchup with Miami and the potential College Football Playoff fallout.

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.

The 40 most important players in college football in 2025

From QBs on surefire CFP contenders to potential stars looking to break through, these players will shape the 2025 season.

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.

What you missed from college football recruiting this summer

Almost all the five-stars have committed, and top classes loaded up this summer. Here's our recap and what happens next.

CFP 2025: 32 teams can make the College Football Playoff

Using ESPN Analytics, Heather Dinich breaks down the 32 teams that can make the playoff.

Why Sam Acho isn't worried about Notre Dame's uncertainty at QB

Sam Acho discusses why a lack of a definitive starting QB won't matter to Notre Dame this season.

Notre Dame's Jagusah, Flanagan expected to play this season

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman expects two possible starters dealing with injuries, offensive lineman Charles Jagusah and tight end Cooper Flanagan, to return at some point this season but doesn't know exactly when.

2026 college football recruiting class rankings: top 25 schools

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

Superlatives from 25 years of college football alternate uniforms

We handed out nominations to some of the best, worst and wildest alternate uniforms donned by college football teams over the past quarter century.

Debating top 2026 NFL draft prospects at every position

Who is the top quarterback, edge rusher and corner in the 2026 NFL draft class? We debated every position's early lead.

Lincoln Riley hopeful USC-Notre Dame game continues after '26

With the future of the USC-Notre Dame football rivalry uncertain, Trojans coach Lincoln Riley on Thursday expressed his desire to retain the game -- under the right circumstances.

Finebaum: Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame will find a way back to CFP

Paul Finebaum and Heather Dinich discuss why they believe Notre Dame will return to the CFP.

Ryan McGee's college football Mascot Power Rankings

From giant red blobs and 1,700-pound steer to coonskin caps and bears riding Harleys, these are the sport's top merrymakers.

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.

Connelly's college football 'ifs' list: How contenders can come together

The fewer things that must go right, the better a team's chances. Here's what has to fall each contender's way.

Jeremiyah Love: Notre Dame trying to be better than last year

RB Jeremiyah Love sheds insight on Notre Dame's mindset for the upcoming season.

Marcus Freeman explains why Notre Dame appeals to the children of NFL players

Marcus Freeman tell Harry Douglas why he has had success recruiting the sons of former NFL players.

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.

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.

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.

Notre Dame OL Charles Jagusah fractures arm in UTV accident

Notre Dame offensive lineman Charles Jagusah broke his left arm Saturday in a utility task vehicle accident in Wyoming.

Notre Dame lands Devin Fitzgerald, son of ex-NFL star Larry

Devin Fitzgerald, a three-star wide receiver and the son of former NFL star Larry Fitzgerald, has committed to Notre Dame.

EA details CFB 26 mode changes, releases team ratings

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

Kaydon Finley, son of ex-NFL'er Jermichael, commits to Irish

Four-star wide receiver Kaydon Finley, the son of Super Bowl XLV champion Jermichael Finley, announced his commitment to Notre Dame over Texas.

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

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

College football 2026 recruiting: June winners, big questions and what's next

A wild month of visits and commitments is over. Here is what's happening and what it means.

2026 NFL mock draft: Early predictions for first-round picks

What might the Browns and Rams do with their multiple first-rounders? How many QBs could go on Day 1? Here's Matt Miller's early look at the 2026 draft.

Previewing 2025 for Notre Dame, UConn, Washington State, Oregon State

Could the Irish make another CFP run? Could UConn build on a breakthrough season? We break down what 2025 looks like.

Ian Premer, ESPN's No. 5 TE in 2026, commits to Notre Dame

Ian Premer, a four-star tight end who is ESPN's No. 60 prospect in the 2026 class, picked Notre Dame over Iowa State, Kansas and Kansas State.

Notre Dame lands commitments from Khary Adams, Joey O'Brien

Notre Dame landed pledges from a pair of top 2026 defensive back targets Friday, edging a trio of recruiting rivals to the commitments of No. 8 cornerback Khary Adams and No. 4 athlete prospect Joey O'Brien.

College football recruiting intel: Elite 11 Finals and June's final official visit weekend

What we're hearing about one of the most important weekends on the recruiting calendar.

College Football Future Power Rankings through 2026

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

College football's top 25 plays since 2000

Ahead of the 2025 season, our writers voted on the most significant and wildest plays of the past 25 years.

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.

College football recruiting: Previewing June visits, commits and flips

With top prospects visiting throughout June, there'll be a lot of action on the trail.

Heather Dinich breaks down likelihood of 5+11 CFP format

Heather Dinich joins Paul Finebaum to discuss conferences debating whether five automatic bids and 11 at-large ones for 16-team playoff is the future of CFP.

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.

Tennessee-UCLA 'QB swap' headlines college football spring portal superlatives

We awarded superlatives for a spring college football transfer portal window that saw Tennessee and UCLA swap quarterbacks, among other intriguing moves.

College Football Playoff seeding changes: How 2024 would have played out

A new CFP seeding rule would have altered last year's matchups and will have consequences moving forward.

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.

Notre Dame, Wisconsin to play at Lambeau Field in 2026

Notre Dame and Wisconsin will play their postponed Lambeau Field game on Sept. 6, 2026, a Sunday, in the first college football contest at the historic Green Bay venue in a decade.

College football's top playmakers for the 2025 season

It's not all about quarterbacks. These players could have a big impact on 2025, even if they don't throw a pass.

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.

Ranking the best coaches in college football for 2025

Kirby Smart has to be No. 1, or does he? What about Ryan Day? Or Marcus Freeman? Who made our list -- and why.

100 days until Week 0: Top storylines, games and predictions for the 2025 season

With just 100 days until Week 0, we take a look at 100 things to know ahead of the college football season.

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.

College football's top 2025 newcomer classes

Building a roster isn't just about recruiting. Combining prep talent with great transfers is key in college football and these teams did it best.