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2026 college football SP+ rankings for all 138 FBS teams

The first SP+ rankings, plus strength of schedule and résumé SP+, for the 2026 season.

How the top DL signings will fit in 2026 including three five-stars at LSU

The top 2026 recruits at each position have their new homes. Here's how their games will work.

Ole Miss QB Chambliss clears hurdle to play in '26

A significant legal hurdle for Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to play in 2026 was cleared Friday.

IU's Cignetti rips transfer Marsh for gold cleats

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti ripped transfer wide receiver Nick Marsh for wearing gold cleats on the first day of spring practice for the defending national champs.

QB Simpson says he's 'absolutely' 1st-round pick

Ty Simpson felt like he made a final impression at Alabama's pro day in front of NFL scouts. He believes he's 'absolutely' a lock to be a first-round pick.

Barnes retiring as Oregon State athletic director

Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes, who has overseen the school's new paradigm in the wake of the collapse and rebuild of the Pac-12, is retiring, the school announced.

Kiffin: 'Ton of work' remains to turn around LSU

Lane Kiffin cautioned that LSU's turnaround into the program he envisions won't "happen overnight" and that "a ton of work" remains.

Illini make OC Lunney their highest-paid assistant

Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. received a new three-year, $4.35 million deal that makes him the highest-paid assistant in team history.

Ole Miss plans institute to study gambling risk

The University of Mississippi on Monday announced the upcoming launch of its new Center on Collegiate Gambling, which researchers describe as the "first of its kind in the nation" amid rising national concern about betting on collegiate sports.

Oklahoma LB Heinecke sues NCAA to play in '26

Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking a preliminary injunction for an additional year of eligibility. He is asking for a ruling before next month's NFL draft.

🏈 Inside CFB's unique tampering etiquette

Tampering 101, 201 and 301: What is considered OK, and what crosses the line in college football?

Ranking college football coaches and teams that are likely to improve in 2026

Curt Cignetti reset how we view coaching turnarounds while Oklahoma State, with a new coach, has nowhere to go but up.

Which teams, coaches and players have the most to prove in 2026?

From bounce-back hopefuls to hot-seat candidates, these people need to get it right this season.

Ranking Ohio State's first-round receivers since 2022: How does Carnell Tate stack up?

Tate could be the WR1 of the 2026 draft. But how does he compare to Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka?

'A litmus test for the system': $50 million rosters and Nebraska's big challenge

Why Nebraska's recent challenge could have wide-ranging salary cap implications.

Feeling lucky? What turnovers and late-game success say about 2026

Some 2025 teams couldn't get a break. Others, such as Indiana, had luck and success. What changes in 2026?

Predicting Rounds 1-2 of the NFL draft: Yates finds landing spots for 64 top prospects

Field Yates unveils his latest NFL mock draft, projecting two full rounds. Which top prospects could go in the opening 64 picks?

Meet the 'Tokyo Toe' -- the NFL draft's most interesting kicker prospect

After learning how to kick and teaching himself English, Kansei Matsuzawa's dream is nearing reality.

Jackie Robinson joins EA Sports College Football 26 in Record Breakers Vol. 3

The Baseball Hall of Famer and trailblazer was a football star at UCLA in the 1930s and '40s, and will join Dwight Freeney and Timmy Chang in the new release.