www.espn.com - NCF The best of the 2026 recruiting class, by position How elite are the Nos. 1 and 2 recruits in the 2026 class? We analyze each position and break down who can be sleepers. Final 2026 recruit rankings: Who can play early? Who has NFL upside? Before the Class of 2026 takes on college football, we look at who's ready to make an impact. QB Mendoza: Combine throwing not a 'priority' Indiana quarterback and presumptive No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza explained his decision not to throw during the NFL scouting combine, saying he preferred to use the opportunity to help his Hoosiers teammates at a pro day. Sources: Rutgers to hire S.D.'s Johansen as DC Rutgers is expected to hire South Dakota head coach Travis Johansen as the school's new defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN. Arizona extends Brennan through 2030 season Arizona has signed football coach Brent Brennan to a two-year contract extension through the 2030 season that will pay him $4.7 million annually. WR Edrine charged with rape; no longer at UVA Jahmal Edrine was arrested Thursday and charged with one count of rape and one count of abduction. Virginia said he is no longer enrolled. SEC distributes $1B-plus between its 16 schools The SEC is distributing more than $1 billion -- an increase of more than $200 million -- to its 16 universities for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which ended last August. UGA's Seymour charged with damaging property Georgia DT London Seymour, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Richard Seymour, was arrested Jan. 29 after he and three other men allegedly caused damage to 11 doors in two UGA dormitories on Dec. 5-6. LA Bowl shutting down after just five editions The LA Bowl is shutting down after five years of play. NCAA denies appeal for Ole Miss QB Chambliss The NCAA has denied Ole Miss' appeal for Trinidad Chambliss' sixth-year eligibility waiver, which will direct his fight to play college football in 2026 to state court. 🏈 12 teams that improved their CFP chances With signing day closing many team's personnel moves, we look at the teams ready to make long postseason runs. Wetzel: Standing on the brink of anything-goes NCAA eligibility By not controlling who is eligible, the NCAA is losing the ability to function as an organizing athletic body. How James Franklin raided Penn State's class and jump-started Virginia Tech recruiting In a sprint to the early signing period, Franklin gutted his former school and brought life to the Hokies. Reid's updated NFL draft rankings: Who jumped up the board after the Senior Bowl? Jordan Reid ranked the top 50 players in the 2026 NFL draft class, including scouting reports and standouts at every position. Ranking the top 100 players in the college football transfer portal The transfer portal closed Jan. 16. Here's your guide to the best players on the move this offseason. Inside the 'most dangerous gym in America,' where Eagles' WR A.J. Brown trained Diamond Gym doesn't just build muscle -- it tests the resolve of everyone who walks through the door.