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Simulating the season using EA Sports College Football 26
After 25 simulations, we tallied the national champions, Heisman winners, coaching changes and more.
Bowl projections: Every matchup from the Celebration Bowl to the national title game
It's August and no games have been played, but we're breaking down who will be where in December.
TOP HEADLINES
WOLVERINES PUNISHED
From 'KGB' to Central Michigan: What we learned, and didn't learn, from the Michigan report
The NCAA delivered its punishment to Michigan and Connor Stalions along with a 74-page explanation.
Thamel to McAfee: NCAA hits Michigan with 'unprecedented' fines
'HE SEEMS LIKE A PRETTY LEVEL-HEADED KID'
Arch Manning is finally Texas' starting QB! Coaches and scouts on his expectations and draft status
Manning now has the reins of the Longhorns' offense, but what do evaluators think of him entering the season -- and when could he enter the NFL draft?
BEST OF THE WORST
The Bottom 10 is back! Who will bring up the rear in college football in 2025?
If you want national title contenders, look somewhere else. Here, Ryan McGee salutes the best of the worst.
ANDSCAPE
Andscape
It's football season at historically Black colleges. Here are 7 questions up for debate
High-profile new hires, teams looking to defend titles fuel fresh competition.
Andscape
Dear Michael Vick, DeSean Jackson: Here's advice from NFL alums now coaching HBCUs
QUESTIONS TO ANSWER
Season of intrigue for SEC quarterbacks: 16 players, 16 storylines
From Heisman hopefuls and stars-in-waiting to newcomers with CFP potential, talent -- and questions -- abound.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
11 second-year players who could break out this season
These super sophomores could make a significant impact, including in the College Football Playoff race.
ESPN's preseason All-America team: The best at every position
With the 2025 season right around the corner, we break down the top players, from quarterback to kick returner.
Top Headlines
- Harbaugh mum on U-M sanctions: 'Not engaging'
- Sources: Big Ten ponders jump to 24 or 28 in CFP
- U-M gets major fine, add to Moore ban; will appeal
- Rebels' Golding among top-paid DCs with new deal
- Tebow, Deion among AP's all-time All-Americans
- 'Game changer': Kansas gets hefty $300M gift
- Crackdown on faking injuries among rule changes
- Indiana's Moore gets initial court win over NCAA
- 📈 Final 2025 preseason SP+ rankings, takeaways
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The first AP poll of the 2025 season is out. Texas, Penn State and Ohio State are atop the rankings.
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ESPN's 2025 preseason college football All-America team
With the 2025 season right around the corner, we break down the top players, from quarterback to kick returner.
