Biggest offseason question for each college football team in the Way-Too-Early Top 25
What's the most pressing offseason concern for each Top 25 team? From replacing star quarterbacks to breaking in new coaches, we break it down.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
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College football's most intriguing newcomer for each Way-Too-Early Top 25 team
From blue-chip recruits to impact transfers to new coaches, these are the fresh faces who could make a big difference in 2021.
Preseason SP+ projections: Ranking all 130 FBS teams
Bill Connelly breaks down his yearly SP+ projections and sees how they line up with the Way-Too-Early 2021 Top 25.
Big Ten football schedule 2021: Dates and key matchups
The 2021 Big Ten college football schedule is out. Here's a complete look at each team's slate.
Big Ten rivalries return to traditional spot in '21
The Big Ten Conference released its revised football schedule for the 2021 season, and it will return its traditional rivalry games -- including Ohio State-Michigan -- to the final week of the regular season.
Which college football recruits will make immediate impacts in 2021?
Some prospects will end up being benched as freshmen behind more experienced players. But these recruits can be playmakers from day one.
2021 college football recruiting class rankings: Alabama leads top 75 teams after national signing day
With the 2021 recruiting cycle coming to an end, it's Alabama at No. 1 in the class rankings, Ohio State at No. 2 and then everyone else.
2021 college football recruiting class rankings: Alabama, Ohio State 1-2 entering February's signing day
Ohio State, Georgia and Clemson all have top-five classes entering February's national signing day, but perhaps no one can catch Alabama.
How the 2021 Way-Too-Early top 25 teams can make a CFP or NY6 run
What do teams need to do to make a realistic run at the College Football Playoff? And if not the playoff, what's their ceiling?
College Football Playoff breakdown: Who are the 'way-too-early' top contenders?
Clemson and Alabama once again lead the way, but what is in store for the rest of 2021's top contenders?
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?
College football winners and losers from NFL draft early-entry deadline
While Chris Olave's decision to return to school gives Ohio State a boost next season, other teams are going to have to fill big gaps after their stars declared for the NFL draft.
College football's way-too-early 2021 All-America team
With DeVonta Smith, Kyle Pitts and Trevor Lawrence among the stars leaving college football, we make early picks for the 2021 All-America team.
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.
Sources: Indiana to hire Georgia's Warren as DC
Indiana is set to hire Georgia defensive backs coach Charlton Warren as defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.
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.
Bowl Daily: Alabama wins another national championship to wrap up season
We present the best of college football bowl season, from the Myrtle Beach Bowl to the national championship.
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.
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.
Big Ten WR of Year Fryfogle to return to Indiana
Indiana senior and Big Ten Wide Receiver of the Year Ty Fryfogle is returning to play for the Hoosier in 2021.
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.
From expected to surprising to new: Top 17 Heisman candidates for 2021
Who has the best shot at bringing home the Heisman next season? Here's an early breakdown of the players you'll likely hear a lot of come fall.
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2020 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 5-0 | 7-1 |
| Indiana | 6-1 | 6-2 |
| Penn State | 4-5 | 4-5 |
| Maryland | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Rutgers | 3-6 | 3-6 |
| Michigan | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Michigan State | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Northwestern | 6-1 | 7-2 |
| Iowa | 6-2 | 6-2 |
| Wisconsin | 3-3 | 4-3 |
| Minnesota | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Nebraska | 3-5 | 3-5 |
| Purdue | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Illinois | 2-6 | 2-6 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards250.943rd
Rushing Yards108.6114th
Points For28.9Tied-67th
Points Against20.3Tied-108th
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaquez Smith | WR | Signed | 84 |
| Jordyn Williams | WR | Signed | 80 |
| Cooper Jones | DE | Signed | 79 |
| Larry Smith | CB | Signed | 78 |
| Malachi Bennett | WR | Signed | 78 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | A. Q. Thompson | Maxwell Award |
| 1989 | A. Q. Thompson | Walter Camp Award |