Move over, blue bloods! This playoff belongs to the 'new bloods'
Tired of the same dominant teams winning it all? These semifinal matchups are for you.

What's next for Georgia, Alabama, Texas Tech and others?
As each team is ousted from the College Football Playoff, we look at its offseason storylines.

QB Williams hits portal despite signed UW deal
Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. said on social media Tuesday night he is entering the transfer portal, a move that comes just days after he agreed to return to the Huskies for the 2026 season.

Ohio State star WR Tate declares for NFL draft
Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate is leaving school early and declaring for the NFL draft.

Chambliss pleads case, hopes NCAA OK's waiver
Trinidad Chambliss acknowledged being a "little frustrated" as he awaits an NCAA decision on a potential waiver for the 2026 season, while his lawyer, Tom Mars, told ESPN that they're working on immediate contingency plans in the event it's denied.

LSU's Weis with Rebels, has done 'terrific job'
Ole Miss offensive assistant Joe Judge praised offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. for how he has been able to juggle his responsibilities with the Rebels and LSU.

Longhorns great Shipley severely burned on ranch
Former Texas Longhorns star Jordan Shipley is in critical but stable condition after suffering "severe" burns in an accident on his ranch in Texas on Tuesday, his family said.

Agents: UNLV's Colandrea fills Nebraska's QB void
One day after losing Notre Dame quarterback Kenny Minchey to Kentucky, the Cornhuskers moved quickly to bring UNLV's Anthony Colandrea into the transfer mix.

Oregon running back Davison out for CFP semifinal
ATLANTA -- Oregon Ducks running back Jordon Davison, who leads the team with 15 rushing touchdowns, is out for Friday's CFP semifinal matchup against No. 1 Indiana.

Sources: Northwestern lands ex-MSU QB Chiles
Former Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles has committed to Northwestern, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel, giving the Wildcats a potential centerpiece for the offense under new coordinator Chip Kelly.

Connelly breaks down Miami-Ole Miss, Oregon-Indiana
Our deep dive into the semifinals dissects the matchups that will determine who moves on to the title game.

Bowl lines: Miami, Indiana favored in CFP semis
Examining the lines for the College Football Playoffs semifinals.

Wetzel: The big, bad SEC isn't dead. It's just not special anymore
The Big Ten is guaranteed to be playing for a third straight national title. Can the SEC find a way to dominate this new era like it did the previous one?

College football transfer portal: Tracking who's on the move
The transfer portal opened Jan. 2. We're keeping tabs on players who enter and where they're headed.

How long will a quarterback stay? A transfer portal conundrum
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele stayed at Cal, but more often than not, college quarterbacks are on the move

From No. 1 to nowhere: Ranking the biggest disasters of the 2025 season
From Clemson and Colorado to UCLA and UMass, these teams are happy to put 2025 behind them.

Ranking the 25 best freshmen from the college football season
Some of the top first-year players are helping CFP teams. Others have set up bright futures.

Las Vegas is on the clock! Reid's updated NFL mock draft predicts Picks 1-32
Which QB fits with the Raiders at No. 1? How high could Jeremiyah Love go? Will the Buckeyes run the first round? Let's project the first 32 picks for April.