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Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal
We adjusted our ranking after removing former No. 1 player Brendan Sorsby.
Alabama lands 2028 top in-state QB prospect Kingston Preyear
Alabama has secured the commitment of top in-state QB prospect Kingston Preyear, the No. 3 pocket passer in ESPN's 2028 recruiting class.
Ranking college football's top coaches for the 2026 season
Our reporters make -- and defend -- their picks for the coaches they'd want to lead their team.
Bill Connelly's 2026 FBS college football conference previews
From the SEC and Big Ten to the Sun Belt and MAC, we have projections, predictions and players to watch.
What if the SEC misses the title game (again) and the BIG 10 wins ANOTHER national title? What if Arch Manning struggles, Lane Kiffin and LSU BEAT Ole Miss and Jeremiah Smith wins the Heisman? McElroy tackles some of the biggest ‘what if’s’ heading into the 2026 season including if a Group of 6 team can win a college football playoff game, if money CAN buy a national championship and what if everything goes chalk in September?
What if the SEC misses the title game (again) and the BIG 10 wins ANOTHER national title? What if Arch Manning struggles, Lane Kiffin and LSU BEAT Ole Miss and Jeremiah Smith wins the Heisman? McElroy tackles some of the biggest ‘what if’s’ heading into the 2026 season including if a Group of 6 team can win a college football playoff game, if money CAN buy a national championship and what if everything goes chalk in September? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How every 2027 five-star college football prospect will fit
There are 23 five-star players in the class, and we scout each one's game for the next level.
Best college football players of all time by jersey number
ESPN's college football staff spent the past few months determining the best player ever for every jersey number.
Alabama lands commitment from ESPN 300 receiver Osani Gayles
Alabama's thin 2027 recruiting class received a needed jolt Saturday when the Crimson Tide secured a commitment from four-star pass receiver Osani Gayles.
Hour 2: Which Lane?
Blake Toppmeyer of USA Today joins Paul to talk about his recent piece on Lane Kiffin going into "Ghost" Mode, as the off-season continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026 SEC college football preview, predictions, top transfers, more
Three seasons have passed without a championship from the SEC, but as always, there are plenty of contenders.