www.espn.com - NCFOur college football experts tell us what's at stake in key conference matchups, plus breakout players and more.Trying to make sense of the constantly evolving playoff picture, conference by conference.Texas coach Steve Sarkisian pushed back against claims that he is looking to leave the program, saying he is "not going anywhere."Virginia Tech introduced James Franklin as its new head football coach, and he spoke about what everyone associated with the Hokies needed to do to be a big-time program.Dayton Raiola, a three-star passer in the 2026 class and the younger brother of Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola, announced his decommitment from the Huskers, reopening his recruitment weeks before the early signing period.The College Sports Commission has asked schools to waive their right to challenge future punishments in court as part of an agreement that would give the agency significant power to investigate and punish rule breakers.Ohio State, Indiana and Texas A&M remained the top three teams in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, while Alabama dropped six spots to No. 10 and was replaced by Georgia at No. 4.Deion Sanders, who will post his second losing season in three years in Colorado, insists he is "the right man" to lead the Buffaloes but said he needs more time.The status of star Ohio State receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate remains in question as the Buckeyes get set for Saturday's regular-season home finale against Rutgers.Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin on Tuesday denied he has been given an ultimatum from the administration to make a decision about his future with the Rebels.Things seem to be coming to a head between the Rebels and their coach. Will he stay or will he go?Why Travis Hunter, Jeremiah Smith and Caitlin Clark have custom shoes from this Houston Christian freshman.In different circumstances, Kiffin could -- maybe even should -- leave Ole Miss. But not these circumstances.As more of the best recruits commit, here's our latest look at the top 65 classes.When wins are seemingly impossible to come by, it's OK to celebrate victories of any sort.As the coaching carousel continues to spin, we grade every major hire.How early could Ty Simpson go? What about Makai Lemon, David Bailey and Mansoor Delane? Let's project Round 1 of the 2026 draft -- plus two trades.With the season nearly over, many freshmen have become established stars. Here's how they stack up.The uniform draws inspiration from the ship, which was one of the six original frigates of the U.S. Navy and is the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat.A look at the new bracket based on the College Football Playoff committee's second set of rankings.The top candidates have emerged in the Heisman race, but who can seal the deal? Pamela Maldonado breaks down the odds.Pamela Maldonado breaks down the American conference, and why North Texas is the team to bet on.
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