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On the rise? Teams, players poised to improve in 2026
From potential CFP contenders to bounce-back candidates, we've got good feelings about these programs.
TOP HEADLINES
'The rules are a suggestion:' The ins and outs of college football tampering
REBUILDING THE ROSTERS
How the top running back signings will fit in 2026
The top 2026 recruits at each position have their new homes. Here's how their games will work.
Which college football roster moves will reign supreme in 2026?
Which teams put together the best combination of recruits and transfers? We'll see who impacts 2026.
2026 NFL DRAFT
APRIL 23-25 ON ESPN NETWORKS
Latest mini NFL mock draft: Yates projects picks 1-10 based on the free agency frenzy
How has NFL free agency affected 2026 draft plans? Here are Field Yates' updated predictions for picks Nos. 1-10 after the first wave of deals.
Reid's updated NFL draft QB Hot Board: Strengths and weaknesses for the top passers
Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We sized up the top 12, starting with Fernando Mendoza.
PROJECTED STARTERS
Pre-spring QB rankings for all 68 Power 4 college football teams
Spring football is about to begin. CJ Carr, Arch Manning, Julian Sayin? Who's the best QB right now?
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RECRUITING
What you need to know about the 2027 QB recruits
With the majority of the QBs still undecided, the next few months should get interesting.
SPRING BALL
Big 12 spring football preview: Storylines, key positions and players to watch
With spring games right around the corner, here's what you should know for every Big 12 team.
ACC spring football preview: Storylines, positions of intrigue and players to watch
With new coaches, quarterbacks and transfers, we look at the ACC as camps get ready to open.
ALL ABOUT THE MONEY
Wetzel: No tax on tips? How about 'no tax on NIL'?
Mississippi lawmakers are considering a tax loophole for NIL-earning college athletes in the state.
COACHING LANDSCAPE
Way-too-early college football coaching hot seat tiers
The coaching carousel was unprecedented in 2025. What could it hold next season?
Top Headlines
- CSC: Influx of third-party payments unexpected
- Trump plans 'all-encompassing' college sports EO
- Fired Michigan coach Moore reaches plea deal
- NCAA challenging eligibility of Rebels' Chambliss
- Holtz, college football coaching great, dies at 89
- Canes get commitment from 4-star WR Lennear
- Ex-Packers STC Bisaccia added to Clemson staff
- Judge sets May retrial date in Miami murder case
- 🌡️ Way-too-early coaching hot seat tiers
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Murder at The U: Trial Coverage
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Previous ESPN coverage of Bryan Pata's death
Here's where to read ESPN's past coverage of the Bryan Pata murder and police investigation.
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College football 2026: Games, players, teams we're excited to see
Early-season showdowns, newcomers to watch and other things we're looking forward to in the fall.
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12 teams that improved their 2026 CFP chances with their roster moves
With signing day closing many team's personnel moves, we look at the teams ready to make long postseason runs.
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Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal
The transfer portal closed Jan. 16. Here's your guide to the best players on the move this offseason.
