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Week 0 produces fitting return of college football

After a long offseason, college football fans were welcomed back to a sloppy yet charming slate of games.

CFB Week 0 winners, losers: Fourth-down decisions loom large in ranked Big 12 showdown

With Week 0 in the books, here are our winners and losers from the first weekend of the college football season.

Big Ten's College Football Playoff expansion idea is 'absurd,' ESPN host says

The longtime host doesn't want to see the College Football Playoff expand to two dozen or more participants.

The '2025 AP Preseason top-25 poll' quiz

No. 22 Iowa State picks up where it left off in win over rival No. 17 Kansas State

After falling one win short of the College Football Playoff a season ago, Associated Press No. 22 Iowa State Cyclones (1-0, 1-0) began its 2025 season by once again establishing itself as a Big 12 contender in a 24-21 win over No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats (0-1, 0-1).

Five takeaways from college football's Week 0

College football is back. The wacky, wild and unexpected that makes the sport so beloved was on full display Saturday with rainy weather, walk-off field goals and near-upsets welcoming fans back.

What five-star pledge means for South Carolina's 2026 class

South Carolina has its first five-star commitment in its 2026 recruiting class.

Kansas State HC defends controversial fourth-down call, blames field conditions in Ireland

Despite facing backlash on social media for the result, No. 17 Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman would go for it again on 4th-and-1.

These college QBs are set to earn millions in 2025

Quarterback is the most important position in football, and the money given to top signal-callers — both in the NFL and at the collegiate level — supports that.

What a disappointing season for UNC, Bill Belichick would look like

There have been many interesting storylines throughout the college football offseason. Among the biggest storylines for the sport is the addition of six-time

Pat McAfee has strong reaction to Hall of Fame honor

McAfee is receiving an honor that is rare for a special teams member.

Bill Belichick takes another shot at Patriots owner Robert Kraft

Though Bill Belichick insists he is solely focused on the upcoming UNC season, this is not the first time in recent months that he has gone out of his way to throw a jab at Robert Kraft.

The highest-paid college QB has been revealed

College football is a big business these days, and quarterbacks are among the biggest beneficiaries in the system. Just look at the numbers.

Urban Meyer pushes for Chargers or NFL to suspend Jim Harbaugh

On Aug. 15, the NCAA punished Michigan for violations connected to the Connor Stalions sign-stealing scandal. Harbaugh, the former Wolverines HC, received a 10-year show-cause order.

Three burning questions about SEC's huge conference schedule change

The SEC is moving to a nine-game conference schedule, and we have questions.

10 bold predictions for the 2025 college football season

Expect the unexpected when it comes to college football. Though traditional heavyweights like Ohio State, Michigan and Georgia have recently won national titles, there is hardly a sport that produces weekly drama like college football.  It's tough to forecast the unexpected, but here are 10 bold predictions for the 2025-26 season.

Former Alabama QB has bold prediction for Kalen DeBoer, Ty Simpson

Greg McElroy may have a slight bias towards the Alabama Crimson Tide. He did play there, after all, and he helped the Tide with the 2010 BCS title game.

Bill Belichick's trademark snark already showing in North Carolina's QB battle

North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick doesn't want anybody to know anything about the way he does things. He's always been tight-lipped, and that's been especially true as it relates to prying questions from the media.

Analyst predicts another massive QB run in early 2026 NFL mock draft

The NFL is still a passing league, and that's not going to change in the near future.

Top 2023 quarterback recruit set to make first career start

Malachi Nelson hasn't met expectations, but is getting a chance to prove himself in 2025.

Jeremiah Smith expects Ohio State QB to 'put on a show'

In 2024, the QB took a redshirt after appearing in four games for Ohio State.

Coming back to Purdue has paid off for QB Ryan Browne

It has been an interesting journey for Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne.

NFL Draft intel: Could embattled QB salvage draft hopes?

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. From a Miami quarterback to a Wake Forest running back, here are five players we're tracking.

One under-the-radar game for Weeks 0-7 of college football season

There are always the obvious, exciting games featuring the top teams in the country, but there are also always under-the-radar games that need more attention.