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The best of the 2026 recruiting class, by position
How elite are the Nos. 1 and 2 recruits in the 2026 class? We analyze each position and break down who can be sleepers.
Final 2026 recruit rankings: Who can play early? Who has NFL upside?
Before the Class of 2026 takes on college football, we look at who's ready to make an impact.
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Wetzel: Standing on the brink of anything-goes NCAA eligibility
OVERHAULING THE HOKIES
How James Franklin raided Penn State's class and jump-started Virginia Tech recruiting
In a sprint to the early signing period, Franklin gutted his former school and brought life to the Hokies.
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Reid's updated NFL draft rankings: Who jumped up the board after the Senior Bowl?
Jordan Reid ranked the top 50 players in the 2026 NFL draft class, including scouting reports and standouts at every position.
Woody: Fernando Mendoza a lock to Raiders with No. 1 pick
CFP RISERS
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.
ANDSCAPE
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Remember the names of these top HBCU players in the run-up to this year's NFL draft
HOW THEY STACK UP
Ranking the top 100 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.
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What If?: Imagine these legends with one more year of eligibility
Marty & McGee imagine which stars would dominate with another year of eligibility, led by Tennessee legend Heath Shuler and a list that spans Randy Moss to Michael Jordan.
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- QB Mendoza: Combine throwing not a 'priority'
- Sources: Rutgers to hire S.D.'s Johansen as DC
- Arizona extends Brennan through 2030 season
- WR Edrine charged with rape; no longer at UVA
- SEC distributes $1B-plus between its 16 schools
- UGA's Seymour charged with damaging property
- LA Bowl shutting down after just five editions
- NCAA denies appeal for Ole Miss QB Chambliss
- 🏈 12 teams that improved their CFP chances
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UCLA's Bob Chesney: Coal miner, bartender and now Bruins coach
Chesney's unconventional path to UCLA included leading James Madison to the CFP in 2025.
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College football's top 25 portal classes from the 2026 cycle
These teams nailed their top targets or won a QB battle. Others had to reload at quite a few positions.
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CFB Player Rank: The top 100 players of the 2025 season
Which players take the top spots? Our college football experts rank the top 100 players from the 2025 season.
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Projecting the 2026 College Football Playoff bracket
It's never too early to look ahead to next season. Some teams look like easy playoff picks, but who rounds out the field?
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College football Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2026 season
Who will raise the national championship trophy this time next year? We break down the teams to watch.
