www.espn.com - NCF College football's 100 best quarterbacks of the 2000s Make way for Fernando Mendoza and others on Bill Connelly's updated list of the greatest quarterbacks of the century. Judge denies Tennessee QB Aguilar's eligibility bid A judge has denied Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar's request for a preliminary injunction to play another season withe Volunteers, effectively ending his college career. Source: Cignetti's deal now averaging $13.2M After leading Indiana to the national title, coach Curt Cignetti has finalized a contract with the school that will pay him an average of $13.2 million through the 2033 season, a source confirmed to ESPN. USC adds another top in-state prospect in WR Hale USC landed a top in-state target in four-star wide receiver Quentin Hale, who is ranked No. 58 in the 2027 recruiting class by ESPN. 2 UGA players charged with speeding at max limits Georgia linebackers Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were arrested on misdemeanor charges of speeding at maximum limits and other traffic-related charges. Stanford names NFL assistant Richard as new DC The Stanford Cardinal have hired veteran NFL assistant Kris Richard as defensive coordinator under new coach Tavita Pritchard. TE Howard rejoins Maryland after year at Auburn Tight end Preston Howard is returning to Maryland for his senior year after spending last season with Auburn, the Terps announced Thursday. Sources: N. Illinois coach exits to join Seahawks Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock has accepted a job offer to become the next running backs coach/senior offensive assistant for the Seattle Seahawks, sources told ESPN. Evidentiary hearing granted for ex-U-M HC Moore A judge on Tuesday granted a request for a hearing to learn more about the investigation that led to charges against former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore. ↔️ Best transfer portal additions for each team A look at the incoming transfers who will have the biggest impact on the best teams in 2026. 2027 recruiting intel: What you need to know about college football's next top prospects It's recruiting season for the 2027 class. The QB market is wide open while playoff teams are out to flip five-stars. Which 2027 college football recruits will fit best at their next school? Looking ahead to the next recruiting class, there are big commits poised for big things at the next level. Way-Too-Early All-America team: Forecasting top players in 2026 From Arch Manning to Jeremiah Smith, these are the best of the best at every position. College football had an incredible season. Remember how we got here The sport's manifest destiny opened doors for Indiana and others. Consolidating power and access could eliminate the thrill of that growth. NFL draft prospects with a true Round 1 grade: 11 players who are clear first-rounders We'll see 32 picks in Round 1, but which prospects have actually earned a first-round grade? Re-stacking 2023 recruiting: Two surprise teams and a second look at Georgia and Bama With the benefit of hindsight, we can better judge how a recruiting class contributed. Here's how the 2023 classes panned out. The new players of 2023: Who matched the hype? Who overperformed? Which top recruits delivered, which did not and which were pleasant surprises? Wetzel: A coach's lessons on fatherhood ... from 1948 Joe Judge was trying to make a point to help a player get a court injunction. Instead he got a viral moment.