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Who will hoist the Heisman in 2026? A way-too-early look
We size up next season's most likely contenders for college football's highest individual honor.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL OFFSEASON
Reunions, new faces and promotions: Tracking the Power 4 coordinator moves
There was a lot of coaching turnover. That meant staff changes and new coordinators in new places.

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT
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.

Wetzel: Standing on the brink of anything-goes NCAA eligibility


NFL DRAFT
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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.


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.

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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Staley discusses Super Bowl, praises Raven Johnson
Dawn Staley joins SEC Now to show love to former Gamecock and Super Bowl champion Nick Emmanwori, as well as No. 14 South Carolina point guard Raven Johnson's competitive spirit.

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- Illinois hires former Montana coach Hauck as DC
- Trial opens in 2006 killing of Miami player Pata
- N.D. State joins Mountain West for football in '26
- 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
- 🏈 12 teams that improved their CFP chances
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