What would a 12-team playoff have looked like since 2014? Simulations, storylines and more
Bill Connelly crunches the numbers using SP+ to figure out the most likely scenarios for how a 12-team playoff would have played out since 2014.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
Ranking college football's best teams over the next three seasons
With future rankings on quarterbacks, offenses and defenses in, it's time to look at the big picture. Which college football teams are set up best for success over the next three seasons?
Booger sounds off on CFP expansion (1:49)
Wisconsin, ND to open 2026 season at Lambeau
The Badgers and Fighting Irish were originally scheduled to play in Green Bay on Oct. 3 of last season. The game has been rescheduled to 2026.
2022 college football recruiting class rankings: Oklahoma, Rutgers on the rise early on
Oklahoma and Rutgers moved up within the top 10, while schools like Oregon, Florida and Texas each fell down a slot.
College football's top 50 Swiss army knives: The most versatile players for 2021
Looking for a top running back who is also a big-time receiving threat? A pass-rusher who can stuff the run? What about a punter-turned-tight end? You've come to the right place.
Bill Connelly's mega offseason previews: Notre Dame and independents
Can the Irish rebound from a pair of blowouts at the end of 2020? What's in store for Malik Willis and Liberty? Let's break down where things stand for all the FBS independents heading into the 2021 season.
PPD Arkansas-Notre Dame game booked for '28
Notre Dame says the home game against Arkansas that originally was set for last season and wasn't played due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be played in 2028.
Five college football recruits who emerged during spring camps
Whether it's a college football recruit who backed up elite film or an underrated player who broke out, here are some prospects who stood out this spring.
Ranking the top 25 college football recruits regardless of class
Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning are the top QBs in their respective classes, but who are the best overall recruits no matter their graduation year?
Kiper's 2022 NFL draft rankings: Top 25 prospects overall, plus the best at every position
Mel Kiper's first look at the Class of 2022 includes a pass-rusher at the top and three quarterbacks in the top 25.
Notre Dame receiver Johnson transferring to UCF
Notre Dame receiver Jordan Johnson announced Tuesday he is transferring to UCF.
McShay's early 2022 NFL mock draft: Who could land top prospects, including five QBs?
Who could go in Round 1 next April? Which quarterbacks are preliminary first-round candidates? Todd McShay offers his way-too-early 2022 NFL mock draft.
Ranking college football's 25 best defenses over the next three seasons
While offense seems to be the focus of most winning teams as of late, defense isn't an afterthought. Which teams look in the best shape over the course of the next three seasons?
Oklahoma takes over top spot in post-spring power rankings
While perennial title contenders Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State will have to replace quarterbacks this year, Oklahoma returns Spencer Rattler, helping the Sooners take the top spot in our updated offseason rankings.
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
Notre Dame LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah had a heart issue that came up late in the draft process and was a concern for most teams, which is why he fell out of the first round and to the second round and pick No. 52 with Cleveland, per sources. Doctors ultimately cleared Owusu-Koramoah but it did contribute to him going later than expected.
Saints add to post-Brees QB mix, draft ND's Book
The Saints added another potential successor to Drew Brees by drafting Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book with the 133rd overall pick in Round 4 on Saturday.
McShay predicts Round 1: His final mock draft of the first 32 picks -- including where the QBs go
Landing spots for QBs? Round 1 trades? Fits for the best receivers, corners and edge rushers? Todd McShay projects how the first 32 picks of the NFL draft will play out.
The best NFL draft sleeper picks from each Top 25 college football team
From third-round quarterbacks like Russell Wilson and Joe Montana to tight ends Travis Kelce and George Kittle, here's a look at the best draft sleeper (third round or later) for each team in the Way-Too-Early Top 25.
Tommy Tremble's NFL draft profile (0:40)
The most intriguing 2022 NFL draft prospects from each Top 25 college football team
With the NFL draft just days away, here's a look at the top 2022 prospects from each school in the Way-Too-Early Top 25.
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah's NFL draft profile (0:31)
Javon Mckinley's NFL draft profile (1:00)
Which new college football coaching hires are impacting the recruiting landscape?
Bill O'Brien, now at Alabama, is one of several new college football coaches who will impact the recruiting world immensely.
What could a college football Super League look like?
Could a Super League along the lines of European soccer work in college football? Who's in? Who's not? What's the criteria? Our roundtable weighs the options.
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2020 FBS Indep. Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 1-0 | 10-1 |
| BYU | 0-0 | 11-1 |
| Army | 0-0 | 9-3 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UMass | 0-1 | 0-4 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards237.458th
Rushing Yards211.124th
Points For33.435th
Points Against19.7114th
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Buchner | QB-PP | Signed | 87 |
| Rocco Spindler | OG | Signed | 86 |
| Cane Berrong | TE-H | Signed | 86 |
| Deion Colzie | WR | Signed | 86 |
| Blake Fisher | OT | Signed | 84 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | J. Owusu-Koramoah | Dick Butkus Award |
| 2018 | D. Tranquill | Wuerffel Trophy |
| 2015 | J. Smith | Dick Butkus Award |
| 2012 | M. Te'o | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 2012 | M. Te'o | Dick Butkus Award |