Why continuing USC-Notre Dame series is critical to sport's success

One of the top rivalries in the history of college football is the non-conference battle between the Southern California Trojans and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, but the future of the rivalry is in doubt amid the changing landscape of college football.

No. 25 Boise State becomes first ranked team upset in CFB season

Week 1 of the college football regular season is off to an exciting start with an upset during the first game on Thursday night.

Why analyst has national title aspirations for Penn State this season

With Week 1 of the college football season upon us, it is time to see if the preseason hype is real for a lot of teams around the country.  

The '2025 AP Preseason top-25 poll' quiz

Former Alabama star questions Jordan Rodgers' Arch Manning hot take

What does former Vanderbilt quarterback Jordan Rodgers have against Texas QB Arch Manning?

No. 9 LSU's recent Week 1 misery adds stakes to opening showdown at No. 4 Clemson

No team in college football needs a win in Week 1 more than the LSU Tigers.

10 college football QBs not named Arch Manning worth watching

It's finally the year of Arch Manning. Football's First Family returns to center stage as the nephew of Peyton and Eli takes over as a full-time starter at Texas.  Much has been made of Manning, but he's not the only quarterback worth watching in college football this season. Here are 10 more you should tune in for.

HC Brian Kelly takes a subtle shot at his former LSU teams

There's a lot riding on this Week 1 matchup between the No. 9 LSU Tigers and No. 4 Clemson Tigers for LSU head coach Brian Kelly.

How Le'Veon Moss' injury update impacts Texas A&M's season

The No. 19 Texas A&M Aggies came out of fall camp a bit banged up. 

Why insider views this ACC signal-caller as most solidified QB in the country

When asked who the most solidified QB in the country is on Wednesday's episode of "Get Up," ESPN NFL insider Field Yates did not hesitate with his answer.

Why QB Arch Manning might stay at Texas longer than anticipated

Arch Manning could declare for the 2026 NFL Draft following the 2025 campaign, but experts think he's likely to stay put.

Alabama receives bad news before Week 1 game against Florida State

No. 8 Alabama got some bad news on the injury front ahead of its season opener on Saturday against Florida State.

Ryan Day compliments Lee Corso ahead of 'GameDay' send-off

As the legendary Lee Corso prepares for his final headgear pick on ESPN's "College GameDay" this Saturday in week one, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is reflecting on Corso's career.

Deion Sanders reacts to son Shilo getting cut

Colorado coach Deion Sanders offered his reaction Tuesday to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ decision to cut his son Shilo.

Tennessee HC Josh Heupel is under pressure to live up to extension

On one hand, Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel has to be feeling very good. After going 37-15 in four seasons as head coach of the Volunteers and leading them to the College Football Playoff last season, he's received a major contract extension.

Is there too much hype surrounding Texas QB Arch Manning?

The redshirt sophomore is just about to begin his first full season as Texas' starting quarterback, and already, pundits are declaring him a Heisman Trophy favorite and a possible No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

What would a successful 2025 season look like for Sam Pittman, Arkansas?

What does Sam Pittman need to do to survive another season? 

Kansas HC Lance Leipold stunned by intensity of Border War rivalry with Missouri

Per Leopold, the time for getting hopped up on hate for Mizzou will come for the Jayhawks, but they have to stay focused.

James Franklin makes surprising Penn State depth chart announcement

In a surprising twist, Penn State head coach James Franklin was much more transparent about the depth chart than he usually is with the media.

Colorado's Deion Sanders makes season-altering decision before Week 1 game

Sanders waited until a few days before Colorado's first game of the regular season to name his starting quarterback for 2025.

How Texas QB Arch Manning can live up to the hype in Week 1 opener against Ohio State

 ESPN college football play-by-play announcer Chris Fowler discussed what he feels Manning must do to live up to the hype during a Tuesday appearance on "First Take."