CFP Insider: What sources are saying about playoff change

Playoff expansion, seeding and play-in games are among the topics this week when the Big Ten and SEC meet.

Ex-Notre Dame DC Al Golden named Broyles Award winner

Former Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden has been named the Broyles Award winner as the nation's top assistant coach.

Best portal addition for 2025's top 25 college football teams

From Ohio State to Ole Miss, a look at the incoming players from the portal who could have the biggest impact.

Source: Notre Dame hiring Lions' Mike Martin as GM

Notre Dame is finalizing a deal to hire Lions director of scouting advancement Mike Martin as the school's new general manager, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The games, players and newcomers we're most excited to watch next season

Our reporters preview the 2025 season and break down everything they're excited to watch.

Has Texas Tech built a college football power in the portal?

A robust NIL program and a savvy general manager have made the Red Raiders into a big offseason winner. But will that translate to wins on the field?

Texas Tech GM gets new contract after Notre Dame interest

James Blanchard's new three-year deal with the Red Raiders will have a total value of $1.575 million, sources told ESPN. Blanchard received the new contract after turning down the general manager vacancy at Notre Dame, sources said.

2025 college football recruiting class rankings: Top 75 schools

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

ESPN's 2025 Way-Too-Early college football All-America team

From familiar faces to rising stars, these are the players we expect to shine brightest next season.

2025 NFL draft QB rankings: Ward, Sanders, Dart, Milroe

Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2025 draft class? We ranked the top 12 coming out of the Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl.

Senior Bowl buzz: Latest intel on 2025 NFL draft prospects

NFL scouts are buzzing about Jaxson Dart, Donovan Ezeiruaku, Shemar Stewart and potential draft risers. Here's what we heard at the Senior Bowl.

Notre Dame hires Chris Ash as defensive coordinator

Chris Ash has accepted the job of defensive coordinator at Notre Dame. It will be his fifth coordinator job at a power conference program.

100 best college football games of the 2024 season

From near fights to CFP classics, the 2024 season was the longest ever, but still delivered. Bill Connelly counts down the best games of the season.

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.

Who has the most wins vs. No. 1 college football teams?

Alabama has won the most games vs. No. 1-ranked teams in college football history. See which teams make the rest of the list.

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.

Projecting how the College Football Playoff for the 2025 season could play out

The first 12-team CFP was so great, we couldn't wait to look at how next year's bracket might play out.

Notre Dame All-America safety Xavier Watts to enter NFL draft

Two-time All-America safety Xavier Watts will enter the NFL draft rather than return to Notre Dame for a sixth season.

Reranking 2022 college football recruiting classes

With a few years' time, we can better judge how a recruiting class contributed to a team. Here's how the 2022 classes panned out.

Notre Dame CB Benjamin Morrison ends chapter, enters NFL draft

Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison, whose 2024 season was shortened by an October hip injury, is headed to the NFL draft, where he will be a possible first-round pick.

CFP Insider: What we heard at the national title game

The 2024 college football season is over, but we're already hearing rumblings about what's next.

CFP title game most-watched of season but viewership down

Ohio State's win over Notre Dame in Monday night's CFP National Championship game was the most-watched game of the season. However, it was a double-digit drop in viewers from last year.

Notre Dame's Al Golden returns to Bengals as DC

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden is rejoining the Bengals in the same role.

CFB Player Rank: Who should've made the list? Who could've been ranked higher?

What did our panel get right, and what did it get wrong about this season's top players?

Ranking the top 100 college football players of the 2024-25 season

We ranked the top 100 players of the 2024-25 season.

2025 NFL mock draft: Mel Kiper's Round 1 pick predictions

Which team could land Shedeur Sanders? Will there be more first-round defensive prospects this year? Mel Kiper Jr. projects the opening 32 picks.

College football SP+ rankings after CFP championship game

The 2024 season is in the books. We look at how the metrics view Ohio State and the rest of FBS.

Herbstreit: This is just the beginning for Notre Dame

Kirk Herbstreit heaps praise on Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame despite losing to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff.

Stephen A.: The SEC can longer claim to be the best conference'

Stephen A. Smith concurs with Paul Finebaum that the Big Ten has supplanted the SEC as the best conference in college football.

Nat'l champion Ohio State tops final AP college football poll

The national champion Ohio State Buckeyes topped the final Associated Press Top 25 college football poll of the season. Notre Dame finished No. 2 for its highest end-of-season ranking since 1993.

CFP championship: Ohio State-Notre Dame takeaways, reactions

With a mix of epic talent and tons of maturity, the Buckeyes opened the new CFP era with a title. And they just might do it all over again a year from now.

Ohio State wins 1st national title since 2014, outlasting Notre Dame 34-23 in CFP championship game

— The pass seemed to hang up there forever. Did it feel like seven weeks? Did it feel like 10 years?

'We've changed the narrative': Notre Dame sees bright future despite title game loss

Despite a painful loss to Ohio State in the CFP finale, Notre Dame has set a foundation for more success under Marcus Freeman.

Freeman rues Notre Dame's mistakes in CFP loss to Ohio State

Following a 34-23 loss to Ohio State in Monday's College Football Playoff title game, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman told reporters, "We can't make mistakes. It falls on my shoulders. And as the head coach, we have to be better prepared for this moment."

Ohio State fends off Notre Dame to capture 7th national title

Ohio State defeats Notre Dame 34-23 to become College Football Playoff champions.

Marcus Freeman 'so proud' of Notre Dame's season

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman reflects on losing to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff Championship Game.

Sights and sounds from the College Football Playoff title game

Ohio State are your new College Football Playoff champions. Here was what the vibes were like in Atlanta as they defeated Notre Dame.

Sports world reacts to Ohio State's CFP National Championship win

Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 34-23 to be crowned national champions of the new 12-team CFP. Here's how the sports world reacted.

Herbstreit emotional after Ohio State's win: 'They went to hell and back'

Kirk Herbstreit reflects on Ohio State's inspiring journey to victory, sharing his emotional reaction after the Buckeyes' hard-fought win.

Ohio State puts away Notre Dame to claim CFP championship

Ohio State claimed its first national title in 10 years with a 34-23 victory over Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

2025 Way-Too-Early college football Top 25 rankings

The season has just ended, but that won't stop Mark Schlabach from ranking the 25 best teams for next season.

2024-25 College Football Playoff: What's next for all 12 CFP teams?

Our college football experts take a look at what's ahead for all 12 College Football Playoff teams.

College football championship winners by year: NCAA list

Which teams have won the NCAA football national championship? Check out this all-time winners list for more historical context.

LeBron, Harper in attendance for CFP title game

LeBron James and Bryce Harper are in attendance to support Ohio State in its matchup with Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff championship game.

College football's way-too early top-10 teams for 2025

Take an early look at what teams make the cut among next season's top-10 teams.

Northern Illinois sends message to Notre Dame ahead of CFP title game

The Northern Illinois Huskies defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 16-14 in a shocking Week 2 upset.

Marcus Freeman's rise to becoming head coach of Notre Dame

Marcus Freeman discusses his journey to becoming head coach at Notre Dame.

College Football Playoff National Championship game preview

The college football season comes down to Ohio State and Notre Dame. Bill Connelly has every angle covered.

CFP National Championship: Ohio State-Notre Dame scouting report

We asked 10 coaches and scouts how Notre Dame can upset Ohio State in the national title game.

Inside the text back & forth between Aussie punters in Championship game

Ohio State punter Joe McGuire and Notre Dame's James Rendell are long-time friends, and have messaged throughout their runs to the National Championship game.