Kentucky opening season playing Toledo for 2nd time in program history

Toledo at Kentucky, Saturday, 12:45 p.m. EDT.

College football 2025: Transfer portal experience added

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

Mark Stoops and Kentucky are 'excited to get going'

Stoops previews the Wildcats' Week 1 matchup against Toledo and talks about tackling the season one week at a time.

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.

Source: Kentucky names transfer Zach Calzada starting QB

Kentucky is naming veteran transfer Zach Calzada the starting quarterback, a source told ESPN.

Who are the longest-tenured college football coaches?

In the ever-evolving NCAA football landscape, which coaches have stayed with one team the longest? Check out where Saban, Swinney and others land.

SEC to go with 9-game conference schedule starting in 2026

The SEC said Thursday that it will go with a nine-game conference football schedule starting in 2026.

Why 2025 is a season of intrigue for all 16 SEC quarterbacks

From Heisman hopefuls and stars-in-waiting to newcomers with CFP potential, talent -- and questions -- abound.

One Burning Question: Is Mark Stoops making this season his swan song?

The SEC Network crew explains why Kentucky has so much to prove to the SEC as they discuss the possibility of this season being Stoops' last as head coach.

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 SEC football preview: Power Rankings, top players, must-see games

Our college football experts breakdown preseason SEC Power Rankings, plus games and players to watch this fall.

Kentucky QB Zach Calzada expresses excitement over return to SEC

Calzada joins SEC Now and talks about his anticipation to return to the conference, along with playing for Mark Stoops and the added motivation for the Wildcats.

2025 SEC college football projections, preview

The SEC never lacks for talent or storylines -- and there's no reason to think 2025 will be any different.

Experience and offensive weapons could quickly improve Kentucky

As the Wildcats look to revamp their offense with transfer QB Zach Calzada and dynamic skill players, the SEC Now crew discusses how the experience could be key to wins.

Mark Stoops discusses how Kentucky is building up the trenches

Stoops joins the SEC Now desk to discuss the Wildcats' identity going into the 2025 season and how they are building a tough squad.

Kentucky's Mark Stoops says he's embracing adversity

Kentucky coach Bob Stoops says he's ready to overcome the adversity he's facing as the Wildcats' coach.

Josh Kattus explains the message for Kentucky going into the season

Looking to bounce back from last season, Kattus describes how the Wildcats will be more amplified and intense to lead to more wins in the new season.

CFB 26 confirms new mascots, other presentation details

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

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.

SEC increases fines to $500K for rushing field, court

The SEC is ratcheting up penalties on schools whose fans storm the field or rush the court, doing away with an escalating fine system and now charging $500,000 per incident.

LSU's Brian Kelly says SEC coaches want game vs. Big Ten

LSU's Brian Kelly said "the wish of the room" among SEC coaches is to add a game vs. a Big Ten opponent in a scheduling agreement, but they "need a partner" to do it.

Greg Sankey talks 5+11 CFP model with SEC coaches, rues timing

In a pivot from the push for automatic qualifiers in the next iteration of the College Football Playoff, the SEC on Tuesday took a heightened interest in a 16-team model that would include the five highest-ranked conference champions and 11 at-large bids.

Greg Sankey says SEC not settled on preferred CFP format

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said Monday at the league's annual meetings that he's open-minded about the format of the College Football Playoff, while leaving some breadcrumbs about what he thinks are priorities in the conference's decision-making.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UNLV OL Ben Christman died of heart issues, coroner says

UNLV offensive lineman Ben Christman, who was found dead in an off-campus apartment on Feb. 11, died from heart disease and an irregular heartbeat, the Clark County Coroner's Office announced Thursday.

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.

Replacing the first round of the NFL draft: Who's up next in college football?

The teams that lost first-round players will be looking for the next man up. Here's who should take over for those 32 picks.

Buffalo Bills 2025 NFL draft picks: Selection analysis

Let's take a closer look at each of the Bills' 2025 draft picks.

Deone Walker's NFL draft profile

Check out some of the top highlights from Kentucky defensive lineman Deone Walker.

2025 NFL draft: College football coaches pick sleepers

A look at some of the players outside of the first round coaches think the NFL could be sleeping on.

Nebraska transfer WR Hardley Gilmore IV dismissed from team

Nebraska receiver Hardley Gilmore IV, who transferred from Kentucky in January, has been dismissed from the team, coach Matt Rhule announced Saturday.

Maxwell Hairston's NFL draft profile

Check out some of the top highlights from Kentucky's Maxwell Hairston.

Must-have targets for top 30 college football recruiting classes

As 2026 recruiting ramps up, the top schools and recruits are narrowing their priorities and some schools have some must-have recruits.

How a 64-team 2025 college football tournament would play out

What if the CFP went as deep as March Madness? We picked our college football bracket and played out the first two rounds.

2025 spring college football schedule for power conference teams

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

SEC spring football preview: Key storylines, players to watch

Breaking down spring storylines and players to watch in spring football in the SEC.

2025 NFL combine: Mel Kiper's draft risers, top workouts

Mel Kiper Jr. picks out prospects who boosted their NFL draft stock in Indianapolis, including Jahdae Barron and Nick Emmanwori.

2025 NFL combine: Top draft prospects, best workouts, risers

Will Campbell impressed in the 40-yard dash Sunday, but there could be a battle for OT1 brewing. Here are our experts on the combine's top workouts.

2025 NFL draft combine preview: Top prospects, predictions

Which prospects should have great combine workouts? Who could run the fastest 40-yard dash? And who will climb boards by the end of the weekend?

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?

UNLV football player Ben Christman found dead in apartment

UNLV senior offensive lineman Ben Christman, who transferred from Kentucky after last season, was found dead in an off-campus apartment. He was 21.