Arizona extends Brennan through 2030 season
Arizona has signed football coach Brent Brennan to a two-year contract extension through the 2030 season that will pay him $4.7 million annually.
College Football
7th February 2026
Sources: Rutgers to hire S.D.'s Johansen as DC
Rutgers is expected to hire South Dakota head coach Travis Johansen as the school's new defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.
QB Mendoza: Combine throwing not a 'priority'
Indiana quarterback and presumptive No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza explained his decision not to throw during the NFL scouting combine, saying he preferred to use the opportunity to help his Hoosiers teammates at a pro day.
The best of the 2026 recruiting class, by position
How elite are the Nos. 1 and 2 recruits in the 2026 class? We analyze each position and break down who can be sleepers.
Reid's updated NFL draft rankings: Who jumped up the board after the Senior Bowl?
Jordan Reid ranked the top 50 players in the 2026 NFL draft class, including scouting reports and standouts at every position.
6th February 2026
WR Edrine charged with rape, no longer at UVA
Jahmal Edrine was arrested Thursday and charged with one count of rape and one count of abduction. Virginia said he is no longer enrolled.
LA Bowl shutting down after just five editions
The LA Bowl is shutting down after five years of play.
SEC distributes $1B-plus between its 16 schools
The SEC is distributing more than $1 billion -- an increase of more than $200 million -- to its 16 universities for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which ended last August.
UGA's Seymour charged with damaging property
Georgia DT London Seymour, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Richard Seymour, was arrested Jan. 29 after he and three other men allegedly caused damage to 11 doors in two UGA dormitories on Dec. 5-6.
5th February 2026
Wetzel: Standing on the brink of anything-goes NCAA eligibility
By not controlling who is eligible, the NCAA is losing the ability to function as an organizing athletic body.
Huskies' Williams got 'bad advice' on near transfer
Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. said Wednesday his short-lived decision to leave the Huskies was a mistake that resulted from "really bad advice.".
Montana's Hauck retires, says game no longer fun
Montana coach Bobby Hauck, saying that college football has become "not enjoyable" amid the seismic shift in the sport, announced his retirement Wednesday.
NCAA denies appeal for Ole Miss QB Chambliss
The NCAA has denied Ole Miss' appeal for Trinidad Chambliss' sixth-year eligibility waiver, which will direct his fight to play college football in 2026 to state court.
Cotton Bowl president Baker retiring after 38 years
Cotton Bowl president and CEO Rick Baker announced Wednesday he is retiring after 38 years with the organization that operates the College Football Playoff game played in North Texas.
New OC Kelly sees potential at rising Northwestern
New Northwestern offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said he saw the Wildcats as an ascending program amid the rapid changes affecting college football.
Badgers' Fickell asked to forgo 1-year extension
Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell, at his request, was not among the coaches to receive a customary one-year extension from the school's athletic board.
New OC Kelly sees potential at rising Northwestern
New Northwestern offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said he saw the Wildcats as an ascending program in a rapidly changing college football landscape.
Huskers get commitment from 4-star DT Berymon
Nebraska made a significant late addition in the 2026 class Wednesday with a commitment from four-star defensive tackle Dylan Berymon, the top uncommitted prospect in the 2026 cycle.
Vols QB Aguilar granted TRO in eligibility bid
Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar has been granted a temporary restraining order in his lawsuit against the NCAA seeking an extra year of eligibility, which he would use as a member of the Vols.
???? 12 teams that improved their CFP chances
With signing day closing many team's personnel moves, we look at the teams ready to make long postseason runs.
4th February 2026
Mountain West reveals multiplatform media deals
The Mountain West Conference announced multi-year media deals with CBS Sports, Fox Sports, The CW Network and streaming platform Kiswe. The deals begin in 2026-27 and will include football, men's and women's basketball and Olympic sports.
CFP moves off NYE in '26 to avoid conflict with NFL
The College Football Playoff won't have a game on New Year's Eve this season to avoid playing at the same time as an NFL Thursday night game, CFP executive director Rich Clark told ESPN.
Northwestern stadium to debut Oct. 2 vs. Penn St.
Northwestern will open Ryan Field, its new $862 million stadium, on Friday, Oct. 2, in the Wildcats' Big Ten opener against Penn State.
3rd February 2026
How James Franklin raided Penn State's class and jump-started Virginia Tech recruiting
In a sprint to the early signing period, Franklin gutted his former school and brought life to the Hokies.
Vols QB Aguilar files suit seeking extra eligibility
Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar filed a lawsuit as he bids for an extra year of eligibility that would allow him to play this fall.
Sources: Irish set to add Henry to coaching staff
Notre Dame is set to hire Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry as defensive backs coach and co-defensive coordinator, sources confirmed to ESPN.
17 more ex-NC State athletes join abuse lawsuit
Seventeen more former student-athletes have joined a lawsuit alleging "sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual exploitation" by NC State's former sports medicine director, Robert Murphy. The current number of plaintiffs is up to 31.
FSU OC Malzahn retires after 35 years in coaching
Florida State offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn announced his retirement on Monday after 35 years spent in coaching -- including stints as the head coach at Arkansas State, Auburn and UCF.
Source: UGA lands top-ranked RB recruit in 2027
Five-star prospect Kemon Spell, ESPN's No. 1 running back in the 2027 class, has committed to Georgia, a source told ESPN.
2nd February 2026
???? Miller's two-round 2026 mock draft
Matt Miller goes two rounds deep in his latest NFL mock draft. Which prospects rose after the Senior Bowl? Which teams need QBs?.
Inside the 'most dangerous gym in America,' where Eagles' WR A.J. Brown trained
Diamond Gym doesn't just build muscle -- it tests the resolve of everyone who walks through the door.
1st February 2026
QB Simpson: Transfer would've tarnished legacy
Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson said he is "absolutely" content with entering the NFL draft, adding it would "tarnish my legacy" to stay in college and play for another school.
31st January 2026
2026 class rankings: USC lands on top as cycle draws to close
Lincoln Riley and the Trojans break the SEC's five-year grip on football recruiting supremacy.
30th January 2026
Sen. Cruz against college athletes as 'employees'
Sen. Ted Cruz told ESPN it's critical that any federal law related to college sports includes a provision that prevents athletes from being deemed school employees.
Fiesta Bowl to host women's flag football tourney
The Fiesta Bowl will host an eight-team women's collegiate flag football tournament in April, the Fiesta Sports Foundation announced Thursday.
USC DC Patterson revitalized by coaching return
Hall of Fame coach Gary Patterson said he is revitalized in his return to coaching as Southern Cal's defensive coordinator.
Sumrall channels Meyer, makes Gators 'earn' logo
One of Jon Sumrall's first moves as Florida coach had echoes of Hall of Fame coach Urban Meyer's approach in 2005, which paid off with two national titles in his first four seasons.
Final 2026 recruit rankings: Who can play early? Who has NFL upside?
Before the Class of 2026 takes on college football, we look at who's ready to make an impact.
28th January 2026
Thomas, star RB for Sooners in 1950s, dies at 90
Clendon Thomas, a Hall of Fame running back who helped Oklahoma win two national titles in the 1950s, died Monday night. He was 90.
NAU AD Farkas resigns to focus on health, family
Uri Farkas resigned as Northern Arizona's athletic director on Tuesday, saying he wanted to focus on his "physical and mental health, as well as the overall well-being of my family.".
Pavia vows to show NFL 'what I got' in Senior Bowl...
While Pavia's chances of being drafted in the NFL has been viewed with skepticism, the Vanderbilt quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist said he's confident he'll be selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Top prospects and risers of Senior Bowl: Luke Altm...
Here are the top NFL draft risers from the final day of Senior Bowl practices, with Altmyer making a move.
2026 Big Ten college football: Next year's schedules for all 18 conference teams
It's time to think about the 2026 season. Here's a list of all 18 Big Ten schedules.
Deion tightens up rules: $500 fine for being late
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is cracking down on violations of team rules with heftier fines for his players, including a $500 fine for being late to practice and a $2,500 fine for not showing up.
Champion Hoosiers draw OSU, U-M back-to-back
Indiana, the reigning national champion, will face off against Big Ten powers Ohio State and Michigan in back-to-back weeks next season.
Mensah commits to Miami after Duke settlement
Darian Mensah and Duke have agreed to a settlement of their dispute that cleared the way for the quarterback's transfer to Miami.
27th January 2026
???? Connelly's best 100 games of the 2025 season
From CFP (and FCS playoff) classics to OT thrillers and what-the-heck moments, this season had it all.
2026 ACC football schedule: Dates for every game team by team
How next season's schedule shakes out during the transition to a nine-game conference slate.
ACC moves title game to noon in schedule drop
The ACC is moving its conference championship game to noon on Saturday in an effort to draw more attention to the game.
26th January 2026
Six predictions and 15 NFL draft prospects to watc...
Our NFL draft experts weigh in on what to expect at the Senior Bowl.
UCLA's Bob Chesney: Coal miner, bartender, coach of the Bruins
Chesney's unconventional path to UCLA included leading James Madison to the CFP in 2025.
25th January 2026
Ducks land commit from Ngata, son of NFL All-Pro
Oregon secured a commitment from 2027 OLB Sam Ngata, son of former Ducks All-American and NFL All-Pro Haloti Ngata.
Source: Ohio State to hire ex-Steelers OC Smith
Ohio State is finalizing a deal to make former Steelers playcaller Arthur Smith its offensive coordinator, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Hoosiers, fans brave storm to celebrate CFP title
The Indiana Hoosiers and their fans celebrated the school's first football national championship on Saturday despite a massive winter storm affecting the Midwest.
Updated draft QB Hot Board: Strengths and weaknesses for the top 12 passers
Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We sized up the top 12.
24th January 2026
Leicester City? Texas Western? A search for Indiana football's best cross-sport comparison
Was Indiana's title the greatest story in sports history? There might never be an objective answer, but we polled our experts for comparable arguments in other sports.
Sources: OT Seaton joining LSU, leaves Colorado
Colorado transfer offensive tackle Jordan Seaton has committed to LSU, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Dabo rips Ole Miss for 'blatant' tampering with LB
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney ripped Ole Miss coach Pete Golding's alleged direct tampering with a Tigers player and lamented the current landscape of college football that encourages such malfeasance.
Denny to follow longtime Sooners AD Castiglione
The University of Oklahoma has found its replacement for longtime athletic director Joe Castiglione, announcing the hiring of Illinois deputy athletic director and chief operating officer Roger Denny.
NCAA approves jersey patches beginning Aug. 1
The NCAA unearthed another revenue stream Friday when Division I leaders approved patches for uniforms in a move that could generate millions to fund athletic departments.
Ex-TCU coach Patterson joins USC as Riley's DC
Longtime TCU coach Gary Patterson has agreed to become Lincoln Riley's defensive coordinator at USC.
Texas QB Manning undergoes 'minor' foot surgery
Texas quarterback Arch Manning had foot surgery this week and will be limited in offseason workouts, though he is expected to return for spring practice.
CFP to remain a 12-team field for next season
The College Football Playoff will stick with its "current structure" and remain a 12-team field in 2026, the CFP's management committee announced Friday.
QB Mendoza, likely No. 1 pick, enters NFL draft
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who won the Heisman Trophy and led the No. 1 Hoosiers to their first national championship this past season, is forgoing his final college season and entering the NFL draft, he announced on social media Friday.
Who should've made the top 10? What were the biggest surprises?
Our experts give their thoughts on the top 100 list.
Ranking the 100 best college football players from the 2025 season
Which players take the top spots? After an obvious choice at No. 1, the decisions weren't easy. Our experts tried to crack the code.
23rd January 2026
↔️ Top 25 portal classes: IU, Texas Tech reload
These teams nailed their top targets or won a QB battle. Others had to reload at quite a few positions.
Indiana's title victory 2nd-most watched CFP final
Indiana's 27-21 win over Miami for its first football national title averaged 30.1 million viewers, making it the second-most watched CFP title game on record.
Oft-traveled QB Rashada to Miss. St. out of portal
Oft-traveled quarterback Jaden Rashada is again back in the SEC after signing with Mississippi State out of the transfer portal, the university announced.
IU star Ponds announces he's entering NFL draft
Indiana CB D'Angelo Ponds said Thursday he plans to enter the NFL draft.
???? 'Yup, he won': Google updates Cignetti search
Indiana's national champion head coach also had his signature Chipotle order added to the restaurant's app, adding to a big week on and off the field.
Miami's Mauigoa, top OT prospect, entering draft
Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa on Thursday officially declared for the 2026 NFL draft.
Sources: Ex-Mizzou DE Wilson heading to Miami
Former Missouri edge rusher Damon Wilson II is committing to Miami, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Moore returns to court, wants charges dismissed
Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore returned to court, with his lawyer saying he's seeking to have home invasion and other charges against him dismissed.
Final defensive stop rate for all 136 CFB teams
Our final defensive ranking based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.
Indiana repeat? Georgia back on top? Hawai'i in? Who could be in the 2026 CFP
It's never too early to look ahead to next season. Some teams look like easy playoff picks, but who rounds out the field?.
22nd January 2026
USC targeting Patterson as next DC, sources say
USC is targeting former TCU coach Gary Patterson to be the school's next defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Wednesday.
Snub Bowl: Big 12 slate features BYU-Irish tilt
The 2026 Big 12 Conference football schedule released Wednesday includes all 16 programs playing nine conference games apiece, with a collective 13 nonconference games against Power Four opponents and Notre Dame.
QB Mensah can enter portal, can't sign until ruling
Duke QB Darian Mensah is permitted to enter the transfer portal, but can't enroll at another school or play football for another college team before a North Carolina judge rules on Duke's request for an injunction that would prevent him from leaving.
Predicting 68 starting quarterbacks for 2026
We're nine months from the 2026 season starting, but we're looking at every power team's QB situation.
21st January 2026
Questions on NFL draft's top 10 picks: Would the Raiders trade the No. 1 pick? Will the Chiefs go RB?
We're three months away from the 2026 NFL draft. What's the latest on each team picking in the top 10? Our reporters weigh in.
???? Mel Kiper's debut 2026 NFL mock draft
Where will national title game standouts Fernando Mendoza and Akheem Mesidor land in Round 1? And could we really see six WRs in the opening 32 picks?.
Sources: Big 12 title game moving to Fri. night
The Big 12 Conference football championship game, which has been played on Saturday at noon ET in recent years, will be played on Friday, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. in the 2026 season, sources told ESPN.
Hoosiers receive heroes' welcome in Bloomington
The Indiana Hoosiers were ready to party Tuesday night, and hundreds of loyal fans joined them when they arrived back on campus in Bloomington.
Mendoza's brother leaves IU to join Georgia Tech
Indiana transfer quarterback Alberto Mendoza has signed with Georgia Tech, he announced Tuesday.
Cignetti's daughter revisits viral 2019 post after father's national title win
After Cignetti's first Division I playoff win in 2019, Natalie asked her father if he was happy. He was not. Now, his answer to the same question is different.
Duke sues QB Mensah, tries to prevent transfer
Duke sued QB Darian Mensah on Tuesday, and a judge denied a request for a temporary restraining order that would have prevented him from entering the transfer portal.
Wetzel: Hoosiers delivered a national title for the everyman
Curt Cignetti's relentless group of discards and misfits showed what the transfer portal made possible.
Indiana leads Big Ten trio at top of final AP poll
The national champion Indiana Hoosiers are No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 college football poll.
Hoosiers, Buckeyes co-faves to win next CFP title
Indiana and Ohio State are 7-1 co-favorites to win the 2026 College Football Playoff, according to DraftKings Sportsbook, followed by Texas and Notre Dame.
Cignetti: IU's crown result of shift to 'new world'
Curt Cignetti said Indiana's national title is a "paradigm shift," one that opens the door to any program willing to invest to climb to the top of the sport.
CFP takeaways: Even as a favored Goliath, Indiana's win stands alone in sports history
Put it next to the Miracle on Ice or NC State and Villanova. In a wild title game, here's how Indiana beat Miami.
Final SP+ rankings for all 136 FBS teams
The final SP+ rankings, plus strength of schedule and résumé SP+, for the 2025 season.
Sources: Mendoza's brother to transfer from IU
Indiana backup quarterback Alberto Mendoza entered the NCAA transfer portal Tuesday, sources told ESPN.
20th January 2026
Indiana fans erase forgettable history with unforgettable title
Indiana had the most losses, a long Big Ten title drought, no Heismans and no national titles. No more.
Miami's Beck: Game-sealing INT, loss 'really hurts'
Quarterback Carson Beck shouldered the blame after a late miscommunication resulted in an interception and the end of Miami's magical season.
Indiana -- yes, Indiana! -- is the national champ! How Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers did it
The program that was once the least successful in all of FBS is now the national champion.
Way-Too-Early Top 25: Sizing up the top contenders for next season
Who will raise the national championship trophy this time next year? We break down the teams to watch.
Hoosiers cap perfect season, win 1st national title
Indiana completed an undefeated season and won its first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in College Football Playoff final Monday night.
Scenes that set the stage: Top sights and sounds from title game
Here are all the top scenes from South Florida and the college football national championship.