UCLA's Roch Cholowsky is the preseason Golden Spikes favorite, but LSU's Derek Curiel and Georgia Tech's Drew Burress are names to watch.

No school has more than two players on the two teams, and 24 different schools are represented among the 28 spots.

Texas Tech remains unscathed while Tennessee rose after going undefeated. Oregon dropped after losing three of their first five games.

The Red Raiders loaded up with a star-studded transfer portal class to complement All-American pitcher NiJaree Canady.

Is elite high school recruiting enough to win big at Alabama? Do any schools use all of their rev-share money on football?

Plus, will Kyle Whittingham and Michigan reach the Playoff? And why fans should get used to chaotic CFP outcomes.

Texas was one of the clear winners of the transfer portal window. Who else did well? Which teams didn't do enough?

For both, their offseason approach and how they do in 2026 is a test case for college football roster-building.

“There’s parity everywhere. There’s no specific conference that’s good. Everybody’s good everywhere now — especially with NIL."

Simpson said he wasn't interested in playing at other schools after starting only one season at Alabama.

Twenty-eight writers and editors at The Athletic make picks for next season's CFP and conference championships, plus the Heisman and more.

By and large, SEC football fans are humbled. However, they’re not in a panic, based on the results of a reader survey by The Athletic.

Everyone is looking for the quick fix in college football. Which teams were successful and which teams will take a step back?

Three of the nation’s top five classes come from the Big Ten — No. 1 USC, No. Oregon and No. 5 Ohio State.

We’ve got a pretty good idea of what most QB position groups will look like for the upcoming year. Here are a few battles to watch.

It’s been one of the main topics around college football for more than a year: the end of the SEC's dominance. Now we want to hear from you.

We know the vibe in the SEC: An identity crisis, three straight years without a championship. Let’s now take a look at individual teams.

Last year’s expanded College Football Playoff made for the most difficult end-of-season ranking ever. This year, not nearly as much.

Mendoza joins the likes of Vince Young, Maurice Clarett, Tua Tagovailoa, Hunter Renfrow and more with iconic BCS and CFP championship plays.

Indiana and Miami are atop the final AP poll, with Ole Miss earning its first top five since 1962 and Texas Tech its first top 10 ever.