Where things stand in college football recruiting before February's national signing day
With February's national signing day next Wednesday, we examine the state of college football recruiting in the 2021 class.
2020 Schedule
2020 Schedule
8-4, 1st in SEC - East
Mullets vs. Mormons and a shoe toss: The 25 best games of the college football season
Coastal Carolina, with its season to remember, makes this list multiple times. But what other games cracked the top 25?
The CFB Pod: Negandhi is joined by Andrea Adelson, Heather Dinich, Adam Rittenberg and Ivan Maisel to put a bow on the 2020 college football season
Kevin Negandhi is joined by Andrea Adelson, Heather Dinich, Adam Rittenberg and Ivan Maisel to put a bow on the 2020 college football season. They discuss the historical context of a season played during a pandemic, what was different about this year’s Alabama team, why the Big Ten would like to forget this season, if the College Football Playoff ever seriously flirted with the idea of expansion, Sarah Fuller making history, underdog stories, Dabo Swinney’s heel turn, concerns about the current structure of the sport, predictions and hopes for college football for 2021, and Urban Meyer taking the Jacksonville Jaguars job.
Which teams are primed for success in 2021 based on their recruiting classes?
Alabama, Georgia and Texas are among the teams that have the most ESPN 300 recruiting talent on their rosters entering the 2021 season.
Gators land DL transfers from Auburn, Penn State
DaQuan Newkirk, who started every game for Auburn this season, and Antonio Shelton, who had 3.5 sacks for Penn State, have transferred to play for the Florida Gators.
Final college football Power Rankings for the 2020 season
Monday's College Football Playoff National Championship left no doubt as to who was No. 1. Here's the rest of our top 25 to close the season.
Predicting next year's breakout player for each Top 25 team
Which players will emerge as stars for the nation's top teams next season? It's never too early to start speculating.
College football bowl game schedule: Scores, recaps, games
The College Football Playoff crowned its next champion in Miami. Take a look at the rest of the CFP and bowl season.
College football bowl picks: Predicting the score of every game
Adam Rittenberg predicts the winners and final scores of every bowl game, including the College Football Playoff.
Alabama (+300) CFP title favorite for next season
Alabama has been installed as a +300 favorite by Caesars Sportsbook to win next season's College Football National Championship. Clemson is next at +400, followed by Ohio State and Oklahoma at +750 each.
The 2021 Way-Too-Early college football top 25
Will we see heavyweights such as Clemson, Alabama and Ohio State fall back in 2021? Can programs such as Georgia, North Carolina and Texas A&M close the gap in their conferences? We break it down in our Way Too Early Top 25.
McShay's new NFL mock draft: Five first-round QBs, including a no-brainer at No. 1
How will Round 1 of the 2021 NFL draft play out? Todd McShay projects all 32 picks, including which teams end up with a new quarterback in April.
College Football Awards preview: Who will win -- and who should win -- every award
Who should win college football's most prestigious awards? Who actually will? We break it all down.
Lawrence, Fields, Wilson, Lance, Jones, Trask: Meet the 2021 NFL draft QB class
Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields, Zach Wilson and Trey Lance lead the way in a deep and talented quarterback class for the ages.
2021 college football recruiting class rankings: USC, Maryland add five-star prospects
USC, Maryland, Clemson and Nebraska were among the teams to move up in the recruiting class rankings, while Auburn and Florida State fell.
Connelly: Favorite players and wild stats from the 2020 college football season
The best players, moments and eye-popping stats from the college football season.
Teammates, past Heisman winners congratulate DeVonta Smith on 2020 win
Alabama's DeVonta Smith earned this year's trophy, drawing reactions at home, on campus and across football.
The best plays of Kyle Trask's breakout season for Florida (1:55)
What's next for college football's top non-title game teams?
Breaking down what comes next for every New Year's Six participant that won't be in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Source: Gators' Mullen fires 2 defensive staffers
Florida has fired secondary coaches Ron English and Torrian Gray, sources confirmed to ESPN.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 1: Pat Dooley
Paul talks to Pat Dooley about the Gators getting blown out. Callers chime in
Gators' Trask to enter draft after record season
Florida QB Kyle Trask, who set school records this season for passing yards (4,283) and touchdowns (43), will enter the 2021 NFL draft, he announced.
The Dan Le Batard Show: Hour 1: Aaron Rodgers is now Zen
Dan Mullen lost last night by a wide margin, Taylor listens to what Dan had to say about it. The Browns are down more players, what does this mean for their playoff potential? ESPN Milwaukee's Jen Lada talks, Aaron Rodgers mental state, Becky Hammon's future as a coach, the pressure on the Bucks and the best snack food for a road trip.
Mullen breaks down how undermanned Florida truly was (0:55)
KJZ Hour 1: The AFC Playoff Picture
Jordan and Shae Cornette break down the AFC Playoff picture and which teams are most venerable as we head down the stretch of the season. They believe the Browns are under the most pressure given the hype before the season. They also take a look at which NFC East team stands the most to gain from making the playoffs before welcoming in Aaron Goldhammer of ESPN Cleveland and more.
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2020 SEC Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8-2 | 8-4 |
| Georgia | 7-2 | 8-2 |
| Missouri | 5-5 | 5-5 |
| Kentucky | 4-6 | 5-6 |
| Tennessee | 3-7 | 3-7 |
| South Carolina | 2-8 | 2-8 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-9 | 0-9 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Alabama | 10-0 | 13-0 |
| Texas A&M | 8-1 | 9-1 |
| Auburn | 6-4 | 6-5 |
| LSU | 5-5 | 5-5 |
| Ole Miss | 4-5 | 5-5 |
| Arkansas | 3-7 | 3-7 |
| Mississippi State | 3-7 | 4-7 |
2020 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards378.61st
Rushing Yards131.397th
Points For39.815th
Points Against30.854th
2020 Polls & Rankings
| CFP RANKINGS | AP | COACHES |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 13 | 12 |
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Del Rio | QB-PP | Signed | 86 |
| Jason Marshall | CB | Signed | 86 |
| Tyreak Sapp | DE | Signed | 84 |
| Corey Collier | S | Signed | 84 |
| Yousef Mugharbil | OG | Signed | 84 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | K. Pitts | John Mackey Award |
| 2010 | C. Henry | Ray Guy Award |
| 2009 | A. Hernandez | John Mackey Award |
| 2009 | M. Pouncey | Rimington Trophy |
| 2009 | T. Tebow | Campbell Trophy |