USA TODAY Sports unveils its 2026 top 100 college football players
The latest rankings blend Heisman winners, transfer sensations and freshmen phenoms, highlighting the depth and uncertainty that define modern college football.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Jeremiah Smith across Football, Baseball.
The latest rankings blend Heisman winners, transfer sensations and freshmen phenoms, highlighting the depth and uncertainty that define modern college football.
USA TODAY Sports ranks the best returning and emerging players for 2026, highlighting transfers, breakout freshmen and the unpredictable nature of college football rankings.

Ohio State names seven captains for 2026, blending returning starters with emerging leaders to sustain its elite culture and pursue another national championship.

Ohio State evaluates its transfer portal strategy for 2026, highlighting key recruits, coach Ryan Day’s stance, and tensions with Big Ten leadership.

The Buckeyes boast a record number of preseason All‑American selections and a slate of watch‑list invitations that span offense, defense and special teams, signaling high expectations for the upcoming season.

Oregon’s revamped secondary, anchored by veteran cornerbacks, presents a stern test for USC’s emerging receiving corps.

Ohio State enters 2026 under head coach Ryan Day with a strong returning core and ambitious goals, facing a demanding schedule while aiming to reclaim the Big Ten crown.

The Buckeyes return for the 2026 season with championship aspirations after capturing the 2024 CFP national championship, facing a slate that includes road tests at Indiana, USC and Oregon, while major networks secure broadcast rights.

The 2026 Big Ten season promises intense competition, with Indiana projected to dominate, Oregon leading the AP poll, and several coaching changes shaping the landscape. Quarterback play, scheduling challenges, and a record number of bowl‑eligible teams add further intrigue.

Curt Cignetti’s rise, Bill Belichick’s second act, and emerging Heisman hopefuls shape a season poised to rewrite college football narratives.

The upcoming series follows seven baseball families as they navigate competition, camaraderie, and the lifestyle of youth sports, premiering on Paramount+ on September 24.

The show follows seven baseball‑focused families training at Legendary Prep Academy, offering a behind‑the‑scenes look at parental rivalry and ambition.

Paramount+ is set to launch "Team Moms: Baseball" on September 24, 2024, a new reality series that chronicles the high‑stakes world of competitive youth baseball. The show offers an inside look at the parents of elite players at Legendary Prep Academy, a premier training school in Scottsdale, Arizona, and captures the rivalries, alliances, and personal sacrifices that define the sport’s booming industry.

From Indiana's perfect title run to the rise of new quarterback stars, the 2026 season promises fresh storylines and evolving media landscapes.

A look at the leading players projected to win the premier individual honors in college football for the 2026 season.

The Southeastern Conference continues to lead the nation in NFL Draft production and preseason All-America recognitions, with record-breaking numbers and emerging stars poised to influence the 2026 season.
The preseason All‑America squad highlights the nation’s most promising talent, featuring Oregon’s Dante Moore, Mississippi’s Kewan Lacy and a host of other standout players poised for the upcoming College Football Playoff.

Ohio State entered the season atop the AP poll, yet only two Buckeyes made the preseason All‑American teams. Jeremiah Smith, a South Florida native, earned first‑team honors, while Luke Montgomery, a key offensive lineman, was selected second‑team after a pivotal role in the 2024 College Football Playoff run.

When the series premieres on September 24, 2024, it follows the lives of parents coaching their prodigy children at a Scottsdale training academy, blending on‑field competition with off‑field tension.

The series premieres on September 24, blending family dynamics, fierce rivalries and the emotional stakes of raising athletic children.

A look at the leading candidates for the Doak Walker, Biletnikoff, Jim Thorpe, Bednarik, Outland and Heisman awards, and how their performances could reshape their teams' fortunes.

The latest AP preseason poll crowns Ohio State as the No. 1 team for the ninth time, underscoring a historic tie with Alabama and highlighting a deep field of contenders heading into the 2026 campaign

Ohio State's football program enters the new season atop the AP Top 25, driven by both on‑field excellence and record‑breaking Name, Image and Likeness opportunities.

Texas Tech’s historic climb to No. 12, Ohio State’s 40 first‑place votes and the SEC’s nine‑team presence set the stage for a competitive 2026 season, with emerging stars like Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith poised to influence the race.