You're not seeing things. College football games are different -- here's how
Sequencing, fourth down, slow games, fewer points. Coaches explain the changes.
Miami's Lyle arrested for reckless driving, fleeing
Miami running back Jordan Lyle has been charged with a felony count of fleeing/eluding police and a misdemeanor count of reckless driving, according to the Broward County state attorney's office in Florida.
Trust issues, high hopes and the safest schools: Ranking all 138 FBS teams in tiers
Presenting a tiered ranking of all 138 FBS teams ahead of the 2026 season.
12 colleges stacked with NFL draft talent: Why scouts will be eyeing Miami and Texas this season
Which schools have the most -- and best -- talent for the 2027 NFL draft? We picked out a dozen must-watch rosters full of potential early-rounders.
🔥 Belichick, Dabo or Norvell: Who Survives the Season?
Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and Ryan McGee wrap up their ACC Conference Preview by asking the question: Who survives the season? They break down the pressure facing Bill Belichick at UNC, Mike Norvell at Florida State and Dabo Swinney at Clemson. Plus, can James Franklin revive Virginia Tech? Could Cal or Pitt shake up the ACC race? What’s ahead for Duke, Wake Forest, Syracuse, and Boston College? 0:00 - Welcome 0:56 - Belichick, Norvell or Dabo: Who survives the season? 4:24 - Will Belichick return in 2027? 5:00 - UNC’s portal plan: What went wrong? 18:23 - Can Mike Norvell survive another losing season? 24:04 - ACC exit plans and landing spots 28:32 - Is Dabo Swinney under pressure at Clemson? 36:28 - Can James Franklin revive Virginia Tech? 41:20 - Can Cal make noise in the ACC? 42:47 - Can Duke & Wake Forest do it again? 44:56 - Can Pitt enter the ACC title race? 47:07 - Syracuse & Boston College: What’s ahead? 51:19 - What is proper post-hunting etiquette? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Hitting the Lottery
Ian and Jonathan Zaslow continue the ESPN Radio Two-A-Days as we take a look at the Steelers upcoming season. We also debate if it a new era in the Steel City now that Mike Tomlin has left. We also debate what is a Big Deal and what is not. Plus, we catch up with Cal Head Coach Tosh Lupoi! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Greg McElroy ranks his Top 10 teams going into the 2026 college football season. Can Oklahoma survive a gauntlet of a schedule, is Indiana here to stay, and can Alabama bounce back after the Rose Bowl beatdown. Is Ohio State a safe bet for #1, will Miami and Notre Dame keep it rolling and how much pressure is on Oregon and Texas? McElroy explains the reasons he loves each team, areas of concern and if they ALL can live up to the hype, which history tells us won’t happen.
Greg McElroy ranks his Top 10 teams going into the 2026 college football season. Can Oklahoma survive a gauntlet of a schedule, is Indiana here to stay, and can Alabama bounce back after the Rose Bowl beatdown. Is Ohio State a safe bet for #1, will Miami and Notre Dame keep it rolling and how much pressure is on Oregon and Texas? McElroy explains the reasons he loves each team, areas of concern and if they ALL can live up to the hype, which history tells us won’t happen. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The best of the best: ESPN's preseason All-America team
With the 2026 season on the horizon, we look at the nation's best players at every position.
2027 recruiting class rankings: Colorado cracks top 40 in latest update
Summer recruiting is winding down. Here's how the top classes are shaping up.
College football 2026: How much does a Power 4 starter earn?
We talked to general managers, staffers and agents from around the nation to put a price on each position.
How back is The U? Can Clemson rebound? Previewing the ACC (and Notre Dame)
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ACC betting preview: Is 11 wins too much to ask for new-look Miami?
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Greg McElroy ranks his Top 25 teams going into the 2026 college football season, starting with teams 25-11. McElroy explains reasons he loves each team, areas of concern and if they can live up to the hype.
Greg McElroy ranks his Top 25 teams going into the 2026 college football season, starting with teams 25-11. McElroy explains reasons he loves each team, areas of concern and if they can live up to the hype. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SMU's Jennings limited in camp with jammed finger
SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings has a jammed finger on his throwing hand that will limit him in camp, though there are no concerns about his availability for the season opener at Florida State Sept. 7, Mustangs coach Rhett Lashlee told reporters on Monday.
SVPod: Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are back to dive into the top training camp storylines in the NFL.
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are back to dive into the top training camp storylines in the NFL. After discussing proper beach etiquette and the massive Jellyfish problem affecting the east coast beaches to begin the show, SVP shares his thoughts on this year’s Commanders team, explaining why he might be higher on them than the consensus. If Jayden Daniels can stay healthy, how high is Washington’s upside? It’s also CFB training camp season, and Steve takes a look at the Week 0 matchups sharing what he’s keeping an eye on. Plus, reaction to the NFL HOF speeches, specifically from Adam Vinatieri and Drew Brees, the big issue with CFB preseason prognostication, the Bills’ rough alternate uniforms and more. Finally, SVP shares the perfect moment he shared with his son, Charlie, and Steve shares how his daughters are gearing up for basketball season. Lastly, important fantasy football deliberations and SVP’s all-time Twitter comeback. Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (1:12) The Jellyfish problem (10:22) Burning beach questions (12:52) How crazy is eating full subs on the beach? (16:52) Proper beach tactics (18:37) Left-to-right or circle corn eater? (21:42) Laremy Tunsil injury reaction (23:37) Commanders season outlook (28:07) Training camp szn in full swing (30:30) HOF game reaction (32:02) CFB Week 0 look ahead (33:32) The issue w/ CFB preseason prognostication (39:36) Who is the best team in the NFL? (42:47) The new Bills uniforms… (44:47) HOF speech reactions (53:12) SVP’s perfect moment with Charlie (1:04:01) Steve’s daughters are getting ready for bball (1:14:31) Orioles thoughts (1:21:53) Fantasy deliberations (1:28:30) SVP’s Twitter response (1:29:26) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Insider intel on college football's top QBs
Which QBs will be stars? Which players do opposing coaches fear or have questions about? We break down 43 signal-callers.
The 51 freshmen poised to make an impact on the 2026 college football season
They are not the top-ranked recruits, but these first-year players could affect conference and CFP races.
Larry Fitzgerald's college career redefined what a wide receiver could look like
Ahead of Fitzgerald's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, take a spin through his Pitt career.
Who will be the No. 1 pick in the 2027 NFL draft? 16 players in the mix and their chances
Is the No. 1 pick destined to be a QB such as Dante Moore or Arch Manning? Or could someone like Dylan Stewart or Jeremiah Smith be first off the board next April?
Who's public enemy No. 1? The biggest villain of every Power 4 college football team
Every fanbase has someone it absolutely loves to hate. Here's our list and the stories behind the fury.
Kicker Verhoff back with UNC after court ruling
Kicker Rece Verhoff has returned to North Carolina for a fifth year after a federal court granted high school Class of 2022 athletes an additional season of eligibility in a ruling tied to the NCAA's new eligibility model.
Heels DC S. Belichick on indefinite medical leave
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick announced Thursday that his son, defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, is on medical leave and out indefinitely.
College football Supervillain Power Rankings: The biggest bad guys of all time
No one fuels fans' ire more than Lane Kiffin these days, but is he the best pot-stirrer of all time? Ryan McGee weighs in.
Schedule superlatives: The toughest, easiest and most interesting matchups of 2026
We break down which teams face the biggest challenges and which have the easiest roads ahead.
Buckeyes, Ducks lead off preseason coaches' poll
Ohio State starts the 2026 season as the No. 1 team in the AFCA Coaches Poll as the Big Ten tries to extend its run of college football national champions to four.
2026 ACC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| California | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Clemson | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Duke | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Florida State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Georgia Tech | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Louisville | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Miami | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| NC State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Carolina | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Pittsburgh | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| SMU | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Stanford | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Syracuse | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Virginia | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Virginia Tech | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wake Forest | 0-0 | 0-0 |
