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Freshmen facing pressure in 2026
With big money and big expectations, first-year players such as five-stars Jared Curtis and Jackson Cantwell have work ahead.
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NOT EVERYONE TRANSFERRED
They're back! Key returning players for every top 25 team
With all the focus on the portal, we look at the most important players retained across college football.
As NIL cash grows, coaches call for rules to protect athletes from 'street agents'
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'Got to be careful around Mario': Smart, Cristobal trade joking barbs at Steve Spurrier Awards
At the 2026 Steve Spurrier Awards dinner -- named for a coach known for his wit -- Mario Cristobal and Kirby Smart fittingly traded jokes on Monday night.
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Which teams nailed the portal? The best additions for each top 25 team
A look at the incoming transfers who will have the biggest impact on the best teams in 2026.
Way-Too-Early All-America team: Forecasting top players in 2026
From Arch Manning to Jeremiah Smith, these are the best of the best at every position.
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The game that will define the 2026 season for every power-conference team
These are the showdowns you should already have circled on your college football calendar.
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NFL draft experts preview the combine workouts: Predictions, potential risers and speedsters to watch
Which NFL draft prospects should have great combine performances? Who could run the fastest 40-yard dashes, and who will climb boards this week?
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Chris Doering explains hosting the roast-filled Steve Spurrier Awards
Doering joins The Paul Finebaum Show to discuss the friendly jokes from SEC coaches and Mario Cristobal at the award ceremony and gives insight on the Gators and Jon Sumrall.
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- Cincy sues transfer QB Sorsby over $1M exit fee
- Prosecution rests in murder trial of ex-Cane Jones
- Source: Broncos bring Colorado DC onto staff
- QB Rivers follows in dad Philip's path to NC State
- Judge denies Tennessee QB Aguilar's eligibility bid
- Virginia QB Morris files lawsuit seeking 7th year
- Source: Cignetti's deal now averaging $13.2M
- Former Purdue, NFL receiver Moore dies at 25
- ↔️ Best transfer portal additions for each team
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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.
