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Spring obstacles to clear for 12 playoff contenders

Some of the biggest brands in college football have major hurdles ahead of the 2025 season.

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BRINGING MADNESS TO THE GRIDIRON

Crowning a champion in our 64-team college football bracket

From the Sweet 16 to the Final Four, we determine who is left standing at the end of our football version of March Madness.

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Scouting ESPN 300 recruits and how they'll fit in 2025: Defensive backs

The 10 top 2025 recruits at each position have their new homes. Here's how their games will work.

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Five questions ahead of college football's spring transfer portal

What to expect from the 10-day spring transfer portal when it opens on April 16.

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What makes Abdul Carter 'really special' heading into the NFL draft

Ben Solak breaks down the intangibles that have former Penn State DE Abdul Carter at No. 2 in Mel Kiper's latest mock draft.

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Will Deion Sanders hinder Shedeur's draft stock?

Louis Riddick and Jason McCourty weigh in on how Deion Sanders is affecting his son's NFL draft stock.

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How many QBs will be drafted in the first round?

Louis Riddick breaks down the draft market for quarterbacks and discusses the potential of Jaxson Dart and Tyler Shough.

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