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With a top recruiting class, returning starters and the addition of general manager Chad Bowden, USC believes it can finally break through to the College Football Playoff and claim a national championship.
Notre Dame is reshaping its football schedule, seeking new Big 12 opponents as USC's future remains uncertain.
From historic championships to a drought since Pete Carroll's exit, the USC Trojans are pinning their hopes on Lincoln Riley's revamped roster. Analyst Josh Pate questions whether the team can translate optimism into playoff contention.
After 27 seasons at the helm, Kirk Ferentz remains a pillar of consistency for the Iowa Hawkeyes, entering 2026 with a top‑20 ranking and a schedule that pits the team against traditional powerhouses.
With 27 years at Iowa, Kirk Ferentz remains a pillar of stability in college football. As the Hawkeyes add transfer talent and face a tough schedule, the program eyes a playoff run.
Matt Campbell entered his first season at Penn State with a No. 16 spot in the CBS Sports coefficient of 130 FBS head coaches, a placement that underscores the heightened expectations attached to the program.
Kirk Ferentz, the longest‑tenured Division I head coach, appears at No. 20 on CBS Sports' 2026 Top 25 Power Four rankings, reflecting his sustained success and the growing respect for his program.
Kirk Ferentz, the longest‑tenured head coach in Division I football, has once again found himself among the conversation’s elite, landing at No. 20 on CBS Sports’ 2026 Power Four coach rankings.
Building on a 2025 season that featured 3,711 passing yards, a nation‑leading quarterback rating and dual‑threat rushing production, Jayden Maiava is set to anchor USC's push for a College Football Playoff berth.
From a flawless 2025 home stretch to a daunting 2026 schedule, the Trojans face a gauntlet of elite opponents that could define their national title hopes.
Nebraska's athletic director Troy Dannen has extended head coach Matt Rhule's contract, emphasizing stability, while USC's Lincoln Riley eyes a 2026 national title and Penn State appoints Matt Campbell to replace James Franklin.
Cignetti's rapid ascent, fueled by a viral statement and a championship triumph, has reshaped the landscape of college football and set the stage for a title defense.
Indiana’s head coach Curt Cignetti captured national attention with a terse declaration of victory and delivered a championship in his second year, climbing from a modest ranking to the top of the sport’s elite.
Mike Leach, the innovative coach who died in 2022, is now on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot for 2027 after the National Football Foundation lowered the required winning percentage, highlighting his lasting influence on the sport.
A look at the 18‑coach ranking that measures conference‑winning percentages, highlighting standout performances and the challenges facing first‑year mentors
After two decades of dominance at Utah, Kyle Whittingham accepts a new challenge in Michigan, sparking debate over his ability to translate success to a more demanding stage.
Lincoln Riley's return to the national stage at USC has turned early promise into a high‑stakes test of his ability to deliver a title.
An overview of the major offseason moves shaping the 2026 college football season, from quarterback battles to coaching changes.
Single-game tickets for Penn State's 2026 football season will hit the market on June 5, with pricing shaped by opponent and seat demand, while the schedule reveals a relatively light Big Ten slate.
CBS Sports has released its 2026 college football slate, highlighting 14 Big Ten games, the return of the Pac‑12, and key early‑season battles that could shape the playoff picture.
The latest Big Ten power rankings spotlight Ohio State’s dominance, Oregon’s resurgence, and a host of other contenders as the 2026 season approaches.
CBS Sports' 2025 college football coach rankings see a shake‑up at the top, with Indiana's Curt Cignetti taking the No. 1 spot while Ohio State's Ryan Day slides to third.
USC sophomore quarterback Jayden Maiava is emerging as a Heisman contender, bolstered by a challenging Big Ten slate and a dynamic receiving corps that could propel the Trojans back into national relevance.
USC's 2026 recruiting class has been crowned the nation's best, highlighted by the early enrollment of 17‑year‑old wide receiver Ethan “Boobie” Feaster, who chose the Trojans over Texas A&M, LSU and Alabama.