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'They didn't take no for an answer': Inside the return of EA Sports College Football

From mascots to cheers to a stadium waterfall: Why authenticity was at the center of bringing the game back after an 11-year hiatus.

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Hypothetical stars for NCAA College Football's 11-year hiatus

Here are our picks of who may have graced the cover if we went back in time.

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Will an antitrust settlement actually settle college sports? Lots of questions remain

A settlement worth more than $2.7 billion could be reached next week. But plenty of questions regarding implementation will remain.

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It's 100 days to college football! Top games, players, contenders

With 100 days until Florida State and Georgia Tech kickoff in Ireland it's time to get excited about what's ahead: From new conference games to a new playoff.

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The key storylines leading up to the 2024 college football season

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Ranking the 55 best players in the transfer portal

We're ranking the best players in the portal by past production and potential to contribute to a new team.

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College football's top 25 offenses for 2024 and beyond

Which teams' offenses are set up for success over the next three seasons?

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