Shortly before Missouri State and Delaware announced their jumps to Conference USA, the NCAA Division I Council in October 2023 increased what had been a nominal $5,000 fee to join the FBS to an eyebrow-raising $5 million. The schools decided it was worth it anyway.
Pick Six: Boise State primed to make another run at Group of Five’s auto bid for CFP
Boise State has a second-year starter in quarterback Maddux Madsen, who threw for more than 3,000 yards with 23 touchdowns, and a deep offensive line returning 10 players who started a game.
Linebacker Brayden Rouse Pledges to 2026 Navy All-American Bowl
Linebacker Brayden Rouse (Marietta, GA/ Kell High School), the four-star prosect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl.
Five-Star Brandon Arrington Commits to 2026 Navy All-American Bowl
Defensive back Brandon Arrington (Spring Valley, CA/ Mount Miguel High School), the five-star prosect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl.
Demanding schedule could make it tough for Wisconsin to bounce back from rare losing season
Wisconsin wants to start a new string of bowl appearances after allowing its streak of 22 straight winning season to end with a late tailspin a year ago.
New Purdue coach Barry Odom tries to make school’s big investment pay off with dramatic turnaround
Three years after playing for a Big Ten title, the Purdue Boilermakers are starting over.
Iowa’s Mark Gronowski ready for season, eager for contact as Hawkeyes hope for improved QB play
Quarterbacks aren’t supposed to get hit in practice, but Iowa's Mark Gronowski wouldn’t mind getting tackled a few times before the season.
Nebraska about to take off if Matt Rhule’s third season goes according to form of his previous stops
It’s Year 3 of the Matt Rhule era at Nebraska, the one the program has been pointing to since his hiring.
No. 20 Indiana Hoosiers are chasing another historical season in 2nd season under Curt Cignetti
Indiana Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti is starting anew this season with a familiar playbook.
What will No. 7 Oregon do to build on its stellar Big Ten debut? ‘Double down’
Oregon made a splash during its first year in the Big Ten, going undefeated in the regular season and winning the conference title with a victory over Penn State in the championship game.
Who has the best college football uniforms? Top 25 looks, ranked
Some college football teams sport iconic, crisp looks every Saturday in the fall. Which teams have the best ones? We rank them:
3 things to know about the Big 12: Who will emerge from college football’s most wide-open conference?
Six teams have odds lower than 10-1 to win the conference.
Top storylines for the 2025 Southland high school football season
Will the Mater Dei-St. John Bosco domination in Southern Section Division 1 football end? How does the City Section break down? Let's examine those and other questions.
Clemson, Penn State stars headline USA TODAY Sports preseason All-America Team
Who are the best of the best in college football? We reveal our preseason USA TODAY Sports All-America team recognizing the top players in country.
The best college football weekend could feature seven games with ranked teams
While many are looking forward to Week 1 of the college football season, there's a weekend in November that could be the biggest of the year.