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Our favorite bowl game moments: Mascots, mayhem and more

Ryan McGee looks back at the wild antics, star turns and emotional times that make the postseason special.

Sources: Freeman to stay at ND despite NFL jobs

Marcus Freeman is expected to remain the head coach at Notre Dame in 2026 despite interest from several NFL teams, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Oregon TE Sadiq to declare for NFL draft

Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq, Mel Kiper's No. 1-ranked player at the position, will leave the program early to declare for the NFL draft, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Tuesday, after a season in which he caught 51 passes for 560 yards for the Ducks.

FBS coaches' vote favors 9-game redshirt rule

FBS coaches voted unanimously Tuesday to adjust the redshirt rule to allow players to participate in up to nine games while preserving a full year's eligibility in the sport.

TE Klare leaving Buckeyes to enter NFL draft

Ohio State tight end Max Klare, who caught 43 passes for 448 yards this season, is leaving school early to declare for the NFL draft, he told ESPN.

QB Dampier announces return to Utah for '26

Utah quarterback Devon Dampier will return for the 2026 season, the Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year announced Tuesday.

Colorado star OT Seaton entering transfer portal

Colorado star offensive tackle Jordan Seaton is leaving the program after two years and plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Sources: LSU wins Leavitt stakes, QB joins Tigers

After visiting with Miami this weekend, days before the Hurricanes play for the national title, Arizona State transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt signed with LSU, sources told ESPN on Monday night, choosing to play for new coach Lane Kiffin and the Tigers.

Alum gifts $17.3M to UCLA football, men's hoops

Late UCLA alum Lawrence Layne (MBA Class of 1977) has gifted $17.3 million to the Bruins' football and men's basketball programs as part of an over $40 million pledge to multiple areas of the university.

🏈 Ranking the best players in the transfer portal

The transfer portal officially opened Jan. 2 and we're ranking the best of the best.

How Miami offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson emerged from nowhere

The architect of the Hurricane offense began his career grinding for a job at Southeastern Louisiana.

CFP National Championship first look: Previewing Miami-Indiana

How either Miami or Indiana can win the title, plus X factors for both teams.

College football buzz: What we're hearing about playoff expansion

Multiple playoff scenarios are on the table ahead of critical meetings this week.

'I do smile, and I am happy, at times': The 2025 college football season in quotes

A look back at this provocative year in college football through the words of players and coaches.

Bloomington unofficially names pond in Indiana DB D'Angelo Ponds' honor

The retention pond is a short walk away from Memorial Stadium and was renamed after the Indiana Hoosiers defensive back following suggestions on social media.

The 10 teams that have gotten off to the hottest portal starts

These programs are already positioning themselves well for the 2026 season

College Football Playoff: Indiana favored by a touchdown over Miami

Lines for the College Football Playoffs National Championship game between No. 1 Indiana and No. 10 Miami