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2027 recruiting class rankings: Texas A&M up to No. 1; 3 new teams in top 10

These schools are setting the early pace as the recruiting race starts to heat up.

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2026 PREVIEW

100 days until Week 0: Top storylines, games and predictions for the 2026 season

From must-see games to Heisman Trophy contenders, we cover 100 things to know ahead of the 2026 season.

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The American's top teams, and UConn, will look brand new. What happens in 2026?

The top teams lost a lot. That leaves openings for new teams in the Group of 6's most consistent league.

NOT A FAN OF EXPANSION

Josh Pate: 24-team CFP is ‘one of the worst ideas I've heard'

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THE EVOLUTION OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL

'Goodbye cookie cakes; hello luxury sports cars': How recruiting visits have evolved

Recruiting is in it's hottest months, but the massive visit-weekend blowouts are coming to an end in exchange for a negotiation.

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Is big-budget spending sustainable in college sports?

At the Big Ten meetings in Southern California, "unsustainable" is being uttered in the shadow of success.

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Jared Curtis not feeling pressure playing in hometown for Vanderbilt

Jared Curtis joins "The Pat McAfee Show" to discuss his excitement to play for Vanderbilt.

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