The expanded College Football Playoff has a decidedly old-school feel: Smothering defenses have carried the last four teams still in the hunt for the national championship.
Steelers are 10-point underdogs in the wild card round, for the second straight year
The biggest point spread in the wild card round of the playoffs features the Steelers as 10-point underdogs.
Ohio State QB Will Howard gets one more chance against old nemesis Texas, this time in CFP semifinal
Second chances are not easy to come by. One victory over Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals would more than make up for years of frustration for Ohio State quarterback Will Howard.
Could 49ers firing Schneider signal a fresh start for Moody?
Matt Maiocco breaks down what the San Francisco 49ers firing special teams coordinator Brian Schneider on Monday could mean for struggling kicker Jake Moody.
Patriots boost key offensive position in ESPN’s new 2025 mock draft
Which position should the Patriots prioritize with the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? Check out ESPN's latest mock draft projection.
Chad Brinker becomes the de facto G.M. of the Titans
Chad Brinker arrived in Tennessee two years ago, as the Assistant General Manager.
Big Ten winners and losers from transfer portal’s winter window
The commitment of former Cal QB Fernando Mendoza makes Indiana one of the biggest winners of the winter window.
Report: Bengals plan to interview Patrick Graham for defensive coordinator
Patrick Graham is on the list of Jaguars head coaching candidates and a report on Tuesday says he's also up for a job with the Bengals.
Fan trolls Ohio State with WWE Monday Night Raw sign: ‘1,864 Days since OSU beat Michigan’
During Monday night's WWE Monday Night Raw at the Intuit Dome, a fan held a sign that highlighted Michigan's current win streak vs. Ohio State:
How Nick Saban went from Darth Vader at Alabama to college football’s favorite uncle with ESPN
From Darth Vader to college football's favorite uncle. The remarkable metamorphosis of Nick Saban from Alabama coach to ESPN personality.
Jaguars request interviews with Robert Saleh, Todd Monken, Joe Brady, Kellen Moore, Patrick Graham
The Jaguars announced a list of interview requests for their head coaching vacancy on Tuesday.
College Football Playoff players to watch, key to the Orange Bowl: Notre Dame vs. Penn State
We'll find out the first national title game participant on Thursday night.
PFT’s 2024 offensive rookie of the year: Jayden Daniels
When Simms and I were interviewing prospects at the Scouting Combine, we asked the defensive prospects to name the best player they faced in college.
Titans fire GM Ran Carthon after 2 seasons, Brian Callahan stays on as head coach
The Titans went 9-25 and failed to make the playoffs in Carthon's two seasons in charge.
With NIL era ending, college sports is on verge of seismic change. How will schools adapt with industry in upheaval?
College football’s more professionalized era arrives in July, and historic powerhouses like Ohio State and Texas could lose both their inherent recruiting advantage and their financial edge.