Ohio State, Oregon top preseason Coaches Poll
Ohio State begins 2026 ranked No. 1 in the AFCA Coaches Poll, followed by Oregon, as the Big Ten seeks a fourth straight national champion.
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Pac-12 and Mountain West finalize settlement over poaching, exit fees
The settlement resolves the lawsuit over former MWC schools departing for the Pac-12 ahead of the 2026 season.
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Judge clarifies NCAA eligibility order excludes football players with pro contracts
A federal judge's order granting extra eligibility to certain athletes explicitly does not apply to football players who signed professional contracts, causing
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Mario Cristobal agrees to contract extension with Miami
Cristobal, who led the Hurricanes to the CFP title game last season before losing to Indiana, secures a long-term deal with Miami.
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Mario Cristobal agrees to contract extension with Miami
Cristobal, who led the Hurricanes to the CFP title game last season, agreed to a long-term extension with the school.
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Senate bill could reshape college sports landscape
A new Senate bill proposes federal standards for NIL, revenue sharing, and athlete employment in college athletics.
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ESPN's 40 most important players for 2026 season
Bill Connelly identified the players with outsized influence on the 2026 season, highlighting Alabama sophomore Keelon Russell, Texas A&M's QB, and Florida's Aa
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Ryan Day hires former NFL head coaches Matt Patricia, Arthur Smith to Ohio State staff
Ohio State coach Ryan Day explained his decision to add Patricia and Smith as assistant coaches for the 2026 season.
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Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman focused on Wisconsin opener, not CFP
After missing last season's College Football Playoff, Freeman wants Notre Dame locked in on the Sept. 6 opener against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field.
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Indiana DE Stephen Daley returns to practice in limited role
Daley, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in December, practiced Wednesday as he works his way back for the 2026 season.
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Ryan Day says CFP should expand to 24 teams
The Ohio State head coach voiced support for expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams.
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Alabama QB competition between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell highlights biggest QB battles
Alabama's choice at quarterback is one of the most critical position competitions in college football this preseason.
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College football's No. 1 overall recruit signs massive NIL deal
The top-ranked recruit in the 2026 class has signed a landmark NIL agreement.
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Tennessee coach Josh Heupel unloads on NCAA over linebacker suspension
Heupel criticized the NCAA for suspending a star linebacker over what he called an outdated rule.
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Purdue hires Tommy McClelland from Rice as athletic director
McClelland leaves Rice to become Purdue's next AD as the Boilermakers navigate a new era in college athletics.
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Urban Meyer says 2026 is make-or-break for Lincoln Riley at USC
Meyer warned that USC coach Lincoln Riley faces a critical season with high expectations and pressure to deliver.
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College football's 20 best transfers for the 2026 season
A ranking of the most impactful transfer players entering the 2026 season.
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North Dakota State's dynasty finally reaches the big leagues
NDSU's move to the FBS marks a new chapter for the program that dominated the FCS for over a decade.
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