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College football's offseason calendar got a serious facelift this year. The NCAA officially eliminated the spring transfer portal window last fall, leaving the January 2 through 16 period as the only stretch when players can enter their names and start ...
CBS Sports examined several SEC "overreactions" following April football. College football writer Brad Crawford pushed back on narratives surrounding programs across the conference. He says offseason optimism must be balanced with the realities of how unforgiving the college football ecosystem can be.
Unlike recent years, college football programs no longer have the luxury of a second transfer period
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New No. 1 leads college football too-early Top 25 after spring practice
Spring practice is wrapping up for college football teams across the country. It's time to revisit our too-early Top 25 rankings ahead of 2026 season.
College football teams have finished their spring practices, and CBS Sports has ranked all 138 FBS teams ahead of the 2026 regular season. Experts from CBS Sports and 247Sports compiled the ranking, and it’s the first time the group has gotten together to determine the best teams in the country since Indiana won the national title in January.
Some of college football's hopeful contenders resolved their offseason QB battles during spring ball. For others, the wait continues.
Crain & Cone podcast ranks Lane Kiffin No. 1 among new college football head coaches at LSU, ahead of Whittingham, Golding, Campbell and Sumrall.