CFP Bubble Watch: Who's in? Who's out? Who's close before the third ranking?
Trying to make sense of the constantly evolving playoff picture, conference by conference.

Projecting Tuesday's CFP top 12: Where do the Sooners and Tide land?
We assess how the committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 12.

Deion: Need more time, but Buffs have 'right man'
Deion Sanders, who will post his second losing season in three years in Colorado, insisted he is "the right man" to lead the Buffaloes but said he needs more time.

Kiffin denies ultimatum by Ole Miss: 'Not true'
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin on Tuesday denied he has been given an ultimatum from the administration to make a decision about his future with the Rebels.

Ohio St. mum on status of star WRs Smith, Tate
The status of star Ohio State receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate remains in question as the Buckeyes get set for Saturday's regular-season home finale against Rutgers.

Va. Tech hires Franklin; PSU buyout renegotiated
Virginia Tech hired James Franklin to be its next football coach. The former Penn State coach was originally owed a $49 million buyout after being fired, but part of his deal with the Hokies includes a $9 million settlement from PSU, sources told ESPN.

B1G denies Michigan coercion claim over PE deal
The Big Ten pushed back Tuesday on a claim by a University of Michigan regent that commissioner Tony Petitti threatened to punish the school if it refuses to support a plan that would clear the way for $2.4 billion in private investment in the league.

OL recruit Brown caps WVU pick by burning couch
Kevin Brown, the third-ranked offensive tackle in the SC Next 300 for 2026, said he's heading to West Virginia after decommitting from Penn State.

Man charged with murder in shooting of Beam
A 27-year-old man was charged Monday with murder in the death of celebrated former football coach John Beam.

Michigan RB Haynes likely out for regular season
Michigan running back Justice Haynes likely will not return for the rest of the regular season.

📈 Power Rankings: Oklahoma jumps into top 10
Where does each Top 25 need the biggest improvement in the final month?

Where the top 20 freshmen rank after two months
With the season nearly over, many freshmen have become established stars. Here's how they stack up.

The compassionate toughness of 'Last Chance U' coach John Beam
The coach, who died Friday after being shot in his office, was a champion for Oakland and his players.

Grading college football hires: How does James Franklin fit at Virginia Tech?
As the coaching carousel continues to spin, we grade every major hire.

Navy's uniforms for 2025 Army-Navy game pay homage to USS Constitution
The uniform draws inspiration from the ship, which was one of the six original frigates of the U.S. Navy and is the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

Defensive stop rate for all 136 CFB teams: What Ohio State is doing differently
We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

Updated SP+ rankings for all 136 FBS teams
The latest SP+ rankings, plus strength of schedule and résumé SP+, following this weekend's results.

Heisman Trophy race: Is Marcel Reed's comeback enough to beat Fernando Mendoza?
The top candidates have emerged in the Heisman race, but who can seal the deal? Pamela Maldonado breaks down the odds.

USC-Oregon, Missouri-Oklahoma and betting lines for every top-25 team
This week's odds and FPI predictions for USC-Oregon, Missouri-Oklahoma and every top-25 matchup.

A weekend with the banana suits and shirtless fans surviving Oklahoma State
It has been a bad year for the Pokes. It hasn't stopped their fans from making their own bright spots.

AP Week 12 poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team
A look at the new Top 25 after Week 12.