Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams felt the same reactions as the rest of Alabama during last season’s stunning loss at Vanderbilt. One of the most shocking losses in program history represented a worry from start-to-finish as the Commodores seemed to stay one step ahead of the heavy favorites throughout the contest. With Vanderbilt back on the schedule in 2025, Alabama will …

The Georgia Bulldogs have secured a significant commitment for their 2026 recruiting class with four-star cornerback Justice Fitzpatrick announcing his pledge to UGA. This adds to a recent surge in commitments for the Bulldogs. Georgia beat out Florida, Ohio State, Texas and Miami for the polished young cornerback.  Fitzpatrick is highly regarded, ranked as the 47th-best player in the country, …

How high is Auburn’s national championship odds heading into the season? After two years of solid recruiting in both the high school ranks and in the transfer portal, it appears that the Auburn Tigers are set up for a breakout season in year three under Hugh Freeze. How much will the Tigers improve in 2025? ESPN takes a crack at …

Preseason top 25 rankings in college football mean about as much as the first snap of spring practice — only time will provide real answers, and all preconceived expectations tend to fade rather quickly. That said, coaches and players can say they aren’t concerned with polls, but we know they’re visible and widely circulated this time of year as talking …

Dan Lanning has demonstrated a trend of recruiting dual-sport athletes over the past few years and utilizing players who specialize in sports other than football for the Oregon Ducks. We’ve seen this most notably with linebacker Bryce Boettcher, who was drafted by the Houston Astros last year, and 5-star tight end commit Kendre Harrison is another example, excelling in both …

The Oregon Ducks have several weekends of high-profile official visits set up for this month, with some of the top-ranked players in the nation coming to Eugene to check out the program. On Tuesday, one of the top targets on Oregon’s board, 5-star ATH Brandon Arrington, announced that he would be rescheduling his official visit. Originally set to take an …

USC football fans know that the Trojan version of Mark Carrier is separate from the other Mark Carrier. USC’s Mark Carrier played in the secondary for the Trojans. The other Mark Carrier became an NFL receiver, coming out of Nicholls State. USC’s version of Mark Carrier is once again on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot. We wrote this …

In their first year as members of the Big Ten Conference, the Oregon Ducks announced their presence with authority. While many questioned whether or not this flashy team from the Pacific Northwest would be able to travel and assert themselves as one of the top teams in a historic and rugged conference, the Ducks did more than just hold their …

Every few years, the Iowa Hawkeyes and head coach Kirk Ferentz have something up their sleeves, where they quietly enter the season only to make noise when it matters. Entering 2025, there is a growing sense that Iowa could be in store for one of those types of seasons. While some like the Hawkeyes to crush their win total, Iowa …

Rivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith has predictions on a Rivals250 defensive tackle earning his fifth star, Ohio State landing a top offensive target and Alabama zeroing in on a Midwest quarterback. MORE MIDWEST: Rumor Mill | Wisconsin making a push with four-star EDGE McHale Blade NEW RIVALS250 RELEASED: Ranking | Top storylines | Ten prospects who could rise with …

How coaches salaries and the NIL bill affects college football Dan Wolken breaks down the annual college football coaches compensation package to discuss salaries and how the NIL bill affects them. Sports Pulse Colorado freshman quarterback Julian “JuJu” Lewis doesn’t turn 18 years old until September and still needs to add more beef to a body that weighs less than …

Ashton Jeanty talks all things Las Vegas Raiders and his hopes in the NFL Ashton Jeanty spoke with USA TODAY Sports about his upcoming rookie season with the Raiders and his partnership with Sharpie. Sports Seriously Editor’s note: This story is a part of a series by USA TODAY Sports called Project: June. We will publish at least one NFL-themed …

Big Ten ESPN FPI rankings for the 2025 CFB season: 1. Ohio St2. Penn St3. Oregon4. Michigan5. USC6. Nebraska7. Washington8. Indiana9. Wisconsin10. Iowa11. Minnesota12. Illinois13. UCLA14. Rutgers15. Michigan St16. Maryland17. Northwestern18. Purdue — Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) June 3, 2025 The Wisconsin Badgers landed at No. 9 among Big Ten teams in ESPN’s latest FPI rankings for the 2025 season on …

Kentucky football: Mark Stoops addresses the team’s need for consistency Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops addresses the Wildcats’ need for consistency and is excited to see continuity with his players. LEXINGTON — Kentucky football’s 2026 recruiting class has taken time to come together. UK and coach Mark Stoops didn’t receive their first commitment from a 2026 prospect until March 30, when in-state …

The 2025 college football season hasn’t started yet, but the sparks between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Vanderbilt Commodores football programs are already flying—and hard. The growing rivalry took a fiery turn when Ryan Williams delivered a message that instantly went viral. After reflecting on last year’s shocking 40–35 loss to Vanderbilt, Williams didn’t hold back about the October 4th …