Sources: Cuse QB Angeli has torn Achilles tendon
Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli suffered a torn Achilles tendon in Saturday's win over Clemson and will miss the rest of the season, sources told ESPN.
College Football
22nd September 2025
Canes to No. 2; OU, Indiana, Texas Tech surge
Miami jumped LSU and Penn State into the No. 2 spot behind Ohio State in the AP Top 25, while Oklahoma climbed into top 10 for the first time in two years.
College football betting: Indiana's blowout of Illinois was no fluke
Pamela Maldonado explains how to bet on the Indiana Hoosiers after their 63-10 win over No. 9 Illinois.
Latest projections for all 46 postseason CFB games
Indiana and Texas Tech opened some eyes Saturday. How do their big wins impact the bowl picture?.
Fran Brown, Terence Crawford headline top superlatives from college football Week 4
We handed out superlatives in a number of nontraditional categories from Week 4 of the 2025 college football season.
21st September 2025
College football's rose-colored glasses are almost all the way cracked
Week 4 delivered clarity with cold, hard facts for some teams.
USC star WR Lane remains sidelined indefinitely
USC star wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane will remain sidelined indefinitely with what Lincoln Riley described as an "inconclusive" injury.
Spartans' Matthews carted off after 1st-half injury
Michigan State linebacker Wayne Matthews III was taken off the field on a cart after he was injured on a tackle in the second quarter against USC.
Lagway vows Gators will improve after third loss
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway, fresh off his team's third straight loss, this one a 26-7 effort against Miami, guaranteed the Gators would play better on offense following the worst offensive showing under embattled coach Billy Napier.
Indiana hangs 63 on No. 9 Illini in statement win
Indiana broke the Big Ten record for points against an AP top-10 opponent after dropping 63 in a blowout victory over No. 9 Illinois.
Manning gets 'swagger back' as Longhorns roll
Arch Manning passed for 309 yards and three touchdowns in his sharpest game of the season as No. 8 Texas cruised to a 55-0 win over Sam Houston.
SEC calls out refs for missing OU's 'hideout tactic'
The SEC vowed "appropriate accountability" after it said officials failed to identify a "hideout tactic" on Oklahoma's second-quarter touchdown against Auburn.
College Football Playoff picks after Week 4
Find out which teams our reporters pick for the College Football Playoff after Week 4.
Projecting the CFP top 12 after Week 4: There's a new No. 1
We assess how the committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 4.
Poggi, Wolverines win one for suspended Moore
Michigan associate head coach Biff Poggi led the Wolverines to a 30-27 win at Nebraska on Saturday, a victory in which his team rushed for 286 yards on nearly 9 yards per carry, paving the way for coach Sherrone Moore's return after a two-week suspension.
Dabo wears pain on sleeve as Tigers drop to 1-3
Dabo Swinney wore his pain on his sleeve after Saturday's 34-21 home loss to Syracuse dropped Clemson to 1-3, his worst start as the Tigers' head coach.
Syracuse shocks Clemson but loses QB Angeli
Syracuse beat Clemson 34-21 on Saturday but lost starting QB Steve Angeli to a lower leg injury in the third quarter.
TCU, Dykes prevail in 104th and final Iron Skillet
After 104 meetings, the TCU-SMU Iron Skillet rivalry is over, with the Horned Frogs claiming the final edition 35-24 on Saturday.
Badgers AD backs team amid 'Fire Fickell' chants
Wisconsin AD Chris McIntosh expressed "belief in the program and the people around our program" after the Badgers' 27-10 loss to Maryland drew "Fire Fickell!" chants from the student section.
'Smoked em': Memphis, TCU headline top trolls from Week 4
Memphis took a swing at Arkansas' razorback mascot while TCU had plenty of jabs ready for local rival SMU.
Omaha native Terence Crawford leads Nebraska Cornhuskers onto the field
The Omaha, Nebraska, native celebrated his win over Canelo Alvarez with a special "168" jersey in his walkout.
Texas Tech QB Morton ruled out in win vs. Utah
Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton left Saturday's game against Utah with an injury and will not return, a school spokesperson confirmed to ESPN.
Sources: Gators might be without 3 DLs vs. Miami
Florida will be without defensive tackles Caleb Banks and Michai Boireau and possibly defensive end George Gumbs Jr. for Saturday's game against No. 4 Miami, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Capt. Andrew Luck is back: How the Stanford GM's return revived a viral account
Andrew Luck made his return to football in late 2024 in a surprising role, as Stanford football GM. As Luck returned, so did an old social media legend: Capt. Andrew Luck.
Poll: Sellers edges Nussmeier as NFL draft's QB1
South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers is the top vote-getter among 25 NFL scouts and executives polled by ESPN to see who they project as the top quarterback for the upcoming draft.
20th September 2025
Tulsa tops OSU in Stillwater for 1st time since '51
Baylor Hayes threw for 219 yards and a touchdown to help Tulsa defeat Oklahoma State in Stillwater on Friday night for the first time since Nov. 3, 1951.
Ralphie's return: Buffs' new mascot to debut Sat.
The latest recruit on Deion Sanders' roster weighs in at 700 pounds and runs the 40-yard dash as fast as she wants.
Sources: MSU set to have top WR, RB vs. USC
After suffering injuries last week against Youngstown State, Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh and leading rusher Makhi Frazier are expected to play at USC, sources told ESPN.
Prosecutors: Witness in Miami murder case found
Officers have contacted a key witness in the murder case of a former University of Miami football player after ESPN reported that the 81-year-old man, presumed to be dead, is actually alive in Louisville, Kentucky.
Source: Ole Miss QB Simmons unlikely to play
Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons has been limited all week in practice and is unlikely to contribute significantly against Tulane on Saturday, a source told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Dalvin Cook meets Caleb Williams? How Tyriq Withers brought Cameron Cade to life
Tyriq Withers pulled from his own experience as a walk-on at FSU and working with quarterback guru Jordan Palmer to cultivate his character in the Jordan Peele-produced horror film.
19th September 2025
The sneaky Big Ten game, the hyped-but-struggling QBs and more in Week 4
An unusual Big Ten showdown, a fun Big 12 headliner and a bunch of QBs looking to get right on tap this weekend.
A deep dive into the mysterious Platypus Trophy of the Oregon-Oregon State rivalry
The story behind one of college football's most unusual trophies, which is an image of a most unusual animal.
Sources: ACC closing in on new schedule format
ACC athletics directors are scheduled to meet Monday in Charlotte to discuss the details of what will either be a move to a nine-game conference slate with one additional Power 4 game required or an "8+2" model.
Clemson WR Williams probable to return vs. 'Cuse
Clemson receiver Antonio Williams was listed as probable Thursday to play against Syracuse on Saturday, after he missed the past two games because of a hamstring injury.
QB Sellers now probable for S.C. tilt at Mizzou
South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers was upgraded to probable on the SEC availability report Thursday, paving the way for him to start in Saturday's game at No. 23 Missouri.
Former S. Carolina QB Shaw stable after collapse
Connor Shaw, former quarterback for the South Carolina Gamecocks, was in stable condition Thursday, a day after he collapsed while coaching his son's flag football team.
Witness in 2006 Miami murder case found alive
It's unclear how the revelation about witness Paul Conner will affect the murder trial of Rashaun Jones, currently set to start Oct. 6.
Rutgers' all-black look, Oregon's Knight tribute among best Week 4 threads
Rutgers is gearing up for a blackout -- both on the field and in the stands -- during its Week 4 matchup against Iowa.
UM gets donation for Testaverde, Torretta statues
The Miami Hurricanes will build on-campus statues of Heisman Trophy winners Vinny Testaverde and Gino Torretta, thanks to a $1.81 million donation.
Illinois DB Scott likely out vs. Indiana, says coach
Illinois all-conference defensive back Xavier Scott is likely to miss Saturday's Big Ten opener at No. 19 Indiana following an injury last week, coach Bret Bielema said Thursday.
Sources: Kansas, ASU FB talking '26 London game
Kansas and Arizona State are in discussions to hold next season's game at Wembley Stadium in London, sources confirmed to ESPN.
18th September 2025
'Bragging rights for all eternity': An ode to the Iron Skillet rivalry
Looking back at the history of the SMU-TCU grudge match before its 104th, and potentially final, edition.
Reunion or revenge? Transfers facing their old teams a new part of the season
In the transfer era, playing former teams is commonplace. How each side approaches these games affects the game plan and the players.
Week 4 best bets: Take the points with Arizona State at Baylor?
Pamela Maldonado breaks down her favorite bets for Week 4 of the college football season.
Week 4 kickoff: QBs falling short, plus breakout players and top quotes
Ahead of Week 4, we take a look at big conference matchups, quarterbacks who have room to grow.
S. Carolina's Sellers questionable to face Mizzou
South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers, who left the loss to Vanderbilt after a hit to the head, is listed as questionable on the SEC availability report ahead of Saturday's game at No. 23 Missouri.
What happens to a college football roster when a coach is fired in September?
UCLA and Virginia Tech fired their coaches Sunday after Week 3 of the college football season. What's next?.
NCAA removes spring transfer window for football
The NCAA voted to eliminate the spring transfer portal window but did not sign off on establishing Jan. 2-11 as the lone window for FBS and FCS players.
Army-Navy game garners 'Distinguished' honor
The annual Army-Navy game will be honored as the recipient of the 2025 National Football Foundation's Distinguished American Award, the NFF announced on Wednesday in conjunction with the College Hall of Fame.
Source: Colorado turning back to Salter as QB1
Colorado will turn back to Kaidon Salter as its starting quarterback this week against Wyoming, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Aggies' Anderson avoided 'catastrophic injury'
Texas A&M safety Bryce Anderson avoided "catastrophic injury" after being taken to a hospital for testing following a serious collision against Notre Dame.
College Football 26 update has gameplay adjustments, new equipment
Title Update 4 for CFB 26 is available for all platforms.
17th September 2025
Pudge the cat: Bowling Green's unofficial mascot
Bowling Green may have a former Heisman Trophy winner for a coach, but the biggest star on this team is a cat.
Gators' Juluke gets 3 games for role in LSU scuffle
Florida suspended assistant coach Jabbar Juluke for three games for his role in an altercation before last Saturday's game against LSU.
Bottom 10: Where the teams aren't hot, but the coaches' seats are
The head coaches at UCLA and Virginia Tech already are toast -- and the temperature is rising for others.
The lessons we learned from 22 G5 upsets since 2005
Not all upsets are created equal, but when upsets like NIU-Notre Dame or others happen, they have some common traits.
Mateer, Beck take over as Heisman favorites
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and Miami QB Carson Beck are the favorites at various sportsbooks in a wide-open race for the Heisman Trophy.
Dabo defends record following 1-2 start, poll exit
After a 1-2 start and a fall out of the Top 25, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney defended his program and addressed critics, saying in part that if the university is "tired of winning, they can send me on my way.".
College football betting: Why Reed, King should have your attention for Heisman
As the odds shift each week for the coveted Heisman Trophy and national championship, Pamela Maldonado explains how to bet each of them.
16th September 2025
Indiana-Illinois and under-the-radar games in the College Football Playoff hunt
The next-tier teams after the name brands are now part of the CFP picture. Pay attention to these matchups.
CFP Bubble Watch: An early look at every Power 4 team
Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.
L'ville LB Clark has surgery, may be done for '25
Louisville starting linebacker Stanquan Clark had surgery on his lower leg and might miss the rest of the season, coach Jeff Brohm said.
Arch vows to be better as SEC play approaches
Texas quarterback Arch Manning says he and the team will play better as the 8th-ranked Longhorns prepare for their final game before their SEC schedule starts.
Gators' Napier not worried after losing 2 straight
Florida coach Billy Napier waved off concern after the Gators' second straight loss, saying that he's focused on helping the team make adjustments to keep improving. Florida faces No. 4 Miami this weekend.
LSU star QB Nussmeier dealing with torso injury
LSU star QB Garrett Nussmeier is dealing with a torso injury and probably won't be fully recovered until he can rest during the Tigers' bye week.
Irish's Freeman may take larger role with defense
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said, after Saturday's loss to Texas A&M, that he might take on more of a role with the team's struggling defense. The Fighting Irish have allowed 68 points, 827 yards in losses to No. 4 Miami and No. 10 Texas A&M.
LSU's Kelly apologizes to reporter for tirade
SU coach Brian Kelly apologized for snapping at a reporter following Saturday's 20-10 victory against Florida.
Michigan's El-Hadi to miss several more weeks
Michigan will be without starting left guard Giovanni El-Hadi for several more weeks with an injury, but could see safety Rod Moore play his first game since the end of the 2023 season this coming Saturday at Nebraska.
Hoosiers' Beebe out for season with knee injury
Indiana junior running back Lee Beebe Jr., a transfer from UAB who made an impact early this fall, will miss the remainder of the season with a right knee injury.
LSU lands coveted QB recruit to kick off '27 class
Peyton Houston, the top-ranked pocket passer in the ESPN Junior 300 for 2027, has committed to LSU, becoming the first member of the Tigers' 2027 recruiting class.
15th September 2025
Week 3 takeaways: Texas A&M's off to a hot start; UCLA ... not so much
After exciting wins and disappointing losses, we take a look at the biggest storylines following Week 3.
Power Rankings: Big wins and early breakout stars following Week 3
Now that Week 3 has come to an end, who are the early breakout players for the teams in our Top 25?.
Ranking CFB's 39 unbeaten teams: Who is most likely to stay that way?
Bill Connelly separates the contenders from the pretenders among the remaining undefeated teams.
Aggies surge into top 10; Vandy, GT, USC ranked
Texas A&M surged into the top 10 of the AP Top 25 after its dramatic win at Notre Dame, while Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt and USC all made their 2025 poll debuts.
DeShaun Foster is out at UCLA; here's who could take over the Bruins
Who are the best fits in Westwood and who are the players the next coach needs to retain?.
Virginia Tech fires Brent Pry: Top candidates, transfers and recruits to watch
The Hokies job is open. Who are the best fits in Blacksburg and what personnel decisions need to be made?.
Can the Irish still win the national championship?
Pamela Maldonado explains why it might be too early to count out Notre Dame, even after falling to 0-2.
UCLA fires coach Foster after Bruins start 0-3
UCLA fired DeShaun Foster after he started his second season as coach 0-3.
Winless Hokies fire Pry after home loss to ODU
Virginia Tech has fired coach Brent Pry. The move comes a day after the Hokies lost at home to in-state foe Old Dominion to fall to 0-3 on the season.
???? Our latest CFP and bowl games projections
While Clemson and Notre Dame fell, LSU, Texas A&M and other top teams strengthened their standing.
???? College Football Playoff: Our experts' picks
Find out which teams our reporters pick for the College Football Playoff after Week 3.
14th September 2025
Booed by own fans, Arch says he must improve
Arch Manning, who was booed by Texas fans Saturday, said he must play better for the Longhorns to be a title contender.
A&M kicks 'door down' with defining win over ND
Texas A&M erased five deficits to stun No. 8 Notre Dame 41-40, recording its first road win against an AP top-10 opponent since 2014 at Auburn.
Irked Kelly fires back at doubters after LSU win
LSU coach Brian Kelly didn't hold back in his postgame media availability following a 20-10 win over Florida that perhaps wasn't as glamorous as it could have been, telling reporters "I really don't care. We're trying to win football games.".
Best of Week 3: The SEC's top Dawg, a new ACC contender and a game-changing win for Texas A&M
Week 3 will be hard to top after all the thrillers we got on Saturday.
Projecting the CFP top 12 after Week 3: Notre Dame's out, A&M's in
We assess how the committee could stack the top teams in the country.
Miami doesn't let USF play spoiler in decisive win
With USF already having two upset wins, Miami made sure it was not going to be "part of the narrative of somebody else's success.".
S.C. loses star QB Sellers to head injury in loss
South Carolina QB and top 2026 NFL prospect LaNorris Sellers exited Saturday's game vs. Vanderbilt after taking a high hit and did not return.
Pry's seat hotter after 0-3 Hokies fall to ODU
In a pivotal season for coach Brent Pry, Virginia Tech fell to 0-3 with a 45-26 loss to Old Dominion 45-26. The Hokies are 16-24 in Pry's tenure and have been outscored 89-46 the past two games.
Aggies' Anderson has feeling in limbs after hit
Texas A&M safety Bryce Anderson has feeling in his limbs after being taken to a local hospital following a play that left him motionless late in the first half of the Aggies' 41-40 win over Notre Dame Fighting Irish in South Bend, Indiana, on Saturday.
Bulldogs' reign over Vols continues with OT win
Trailing by 14 in the first half, No. 6 Georgia engineered a thrilling rally at Tennessee, outlasting the No. 15 Volunteers 44-41 in overtime for the Bulldogs' ninth straight win in the rivalry.
LSU LB Weeks ejected for targeting in 1st quarter
LSU lost All-SEC linebacker Whit Weeks after he was ejected for targeting early in the first quarter on Saturday night against Florida.
Georgia Tech jabs at Clemson and more trolls from college football Week 3
Kicker Aidan Birr secured a statement win, and Georgia Tech brought the energy on social media afterward.
Simpson, Williams shine as Tide roll Wisconsin
Quarterback Ty Simpson threw for 382 yards and four touchdowns Saturday, including two to returning star receiver Ryan Williams as the 19th-ranked Tide overpowered Wisconsin 38-14 in Tuscaloosa.
Georgia Tech stuns Clemson with walk-off FG
Georgia Tech made a 55-yard field goal as time expired to stun the No. 12 Clemson Tigers on Saturday.
Texas RB Baxter injured on first play; ruled out
Texas running back CJ Baxter, the Longhorns' leading rusher, was injured on the first play of the game against UTEP and is not expected to return.
OU's Thomas tossed, faces suspension next week
Sooners sack leader R Mason Thomas was ejected for targeting from Saturday's game against Temple and will be suspended for the first half of next week's game against Auburn.
13th September 2025
Sources: Minnesota likely without top RB vs. Cal
Minnesota running back Darius Taylor is considered doubtful to play against Cal after his early exit last week against Northwestern State, sources told ESPN.
