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.
Texas QB Arch Manning facing high expectations and ills of elite talent and family name
It's time we apologize to Texas quarterback Arch Manning for this offseason of buffoonery and high expectations. Even if grandpa Archie did it first.
‘Hail Yes’ podcast: Michigan football’s 10 most important players; plus Savion Hiter news
Michigan football podcast: The 'Hail Yes' crew is back, discussing Michigan's 10 most important players in 2025 and the Savion Hiter signing.
Big Ten pitches College Football Playoff ideas that torch its credibility
The Big Ten, a conference that once held itself aloft as a beacon of all things honorable, has plan to make a mockery of the College Football Playoff.
Michigan’s NCAA sanctions, 28-team CFP proposal and SMU’s Lashlee blasts ‘rigged’ FPI adjustment
Michigan's sanctions are finally handed down. A 28-team College Football Playoff is proposed. Virginia Tech's AD pleads for money after expressing concern about a super league and the SMU's Rhett Lashlee bashes a recent change in the FPI.