2026 College Football Playoff contenders in tiers: Frontrunners, dark horses
Winning a national championship and merely reaching the College Football Playoff are no longer the same thing. With…
The Ohio State Of The World Cup? Each Semifinalist As A College Football Powerhouse
Somehow, yes, it’s true: for the first time in World Cup history, the four remaining teams are also…
Internet is up in arms about ESPN FPI rankings, but everyone is missing one key point
As we inch closer to the start of the college football season, one of the byproducts of this…
College football’s top 10 RB rooms: Miami, Texas Tech boast dangerous backfields
Summer is for sunshine — and in the case of college football, sunshine-pumping. All evaluations and intel trend…
Recruiting big board: The 10 most intriguing uncommitted prospects of the 2027 cycle
With official visits wrapped up for the summer, we’re seeing a frenzy of commitments from prospects in the…
Building an ultimate college football roster: The FBS’s best position groups
What are the best position units in college football? That’s a popular question during preseason magazine season —…
The greatest college football team of every decade, from the 1920s to today
As we gather with family and friends this holiday weekend to celebrate the 4th of July, it is…
The 30-year-old who fooled Texas and played for the Longhorns under a fake name
Editor’s note: As the World Cup continues in the United States for the first time since 1994, The Athletic is looking…
Top 10 recruiting classes in 2027: Texas A&M, Notre Dame vying for No. 1
Following a flurry of commitments from elite prospects in June — as well as the first day of…
Arch Manning finally has the team to match the hype at Texas
At the Manning Passing Academy a year ago, Arch Manning emerged as a legitimate celebrity. There were Texas…
College football’s 5-star flip candidates: 2027 recruits most likely to switch
July has arrived, and with it comes a shift in the recruiting calendar. Much of the heavy lifting…
College football’s top 10 QB rooms: Oregon, Texas boast best signal caller groups
Summertime in college football can be one big lie. Every contender has depth. Every five-star is ready. Every transfer was…