College football winners and losers in recruiting from realignment
Texas A&M and TCU improved their recruiting profiles when it came to changing conferences, while Nebraska continued to fall.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
2022 recruiting class rankings: Penn State, Alabama climb while Georgia, USC fall
Penn State, Alabama and Oklahoma were among the teams to rise up the recruiting class rankings, while Georgia, FSU, Texas A&M and USC all fell.
LB Sneed gives Irish 10 ESPN 300 commitments
Linebacker Jaylen Sneed, ranked No. 97 according to ESPN, committed to Notre Dame on Monday, giving the Irish 10 ESPN 300 commitments overall in its 2022 recruiting class, second only to Ohio State with 11.
College Football Playoff conference breakdown: Contenders, sleepers and more
Playoff expansion may be coming, but not for at least a couple of years. So for now, it remains an exclusive four-team club. Which teams are best positioned to grab those slots?
College football preseason roundtable: best games, breakout stars and more
College football is less than two months away and our writers have you covered from best games to breakout stars and more.
2022 recruiting class rankings: Notre Dame, FSU move up in top five
As FSU pushes atop the ACC and LSU and Georgia battle for the top of the SEC, Notre Dame is pushing Ohio State for the No. 1 overall class.
What will it take for college football's top contenders to win a national title this season?
How many "Ifs" stand between the country's best college football teams and the national title? Bill Connelly breaks down the roadblocks on the way to a championship.
Ex-N. Dame player West joining CFP committee
Former Notre Dame player Rod West will replace Ray Odierno on the College Football Playoff selection committee.
College football's best Week 1 bets (1:36)
College football's 50 greatest wide receivers of the past 50 years
Randy Moss was an easy call at No. 1, but it got trickier from there. From Steve Largent to Michael Irvin to DeVonta Smith, here are the top wide receivers over the past half-century of college football.
What would a 12-team playoff have looked like since 2014? Simulations, storylines and more
Bill Connelly crunches the numbers using SP+ to figure out the most likely scenarios for how a 12-team playoff would have played out since 2014.
Ranking college football's best teams over the next three seasons
With future rankings on quarterbacks, offenses and defenses in, it's time to look at the big picture. Which college football teams are set up best for success over the next three seasons?
Booger sounds off on CFP expansion (1:49)
Wisconsin, ND to open 2026 season at Lambeau
The Badgers and Fighting Irish were originally scheduled to play in Green Bay on Oct. 3 of last season. The game has been rescheduled to 2026.
2022 college football recruiting class rankings: Oklahoma, Rutgers on the rise early on
Oklahoma and Rutgers moved up within the top 10, while schools like Oregon, Florida and Texas each fell down a slot.
College football's top 50 Swiss army knives: The most versatile players for 2021
Looking for a top running back who is also a big-time receiving threat? A pass-rusher who can stuff the run? What about a punter-turned-tight end? You've come to the right place.
Bill Connelly's mega offseason previews: Notre Dame and independents
Can the Irish rebound from a pair of blowouts at the end of 2020? What's in store for Malik Willis and Liberty? Let's break down where things stand for all the FBS independents heading into the 2021 season.
PPD Arkansas-Notre Dame game booked for '28
Notre Dame says the home game against Arkansas that originally was set for last season and wasn't played due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be played in 2028.
Five college football recruits who emerged during spring camps
Whether it's a college football recruit who backed up elite film or an underrated player who broke out, here are some prospects who stood out this spring.
Ranking the top 25 college football recruits regardless of class
Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning are the top QBs in their respective classes, but who are the best overall recruits no matter their graduation year?
Kiper's 2022 NFL draft rankings: Top 25 prospects overall, plus the best at every position
Mel Kiper's first look at the Class of 2022 includes a pass-rusher at the top and three quarterbacks in the top 25.
Notre Dame receiver Johnson transferring to UCF
Notre Dame receiver Jordan Johnson announced Tuesday he is transferring to UCF.
McShay's early 2022 NFL mock draft: Who could land top prospects, including five QBs?
Who could go in Round 1 next April? Which quarterbacks are preliminary first-round candidates? Todd McShay offers his way-too-early 2022 NFL mock draft.
Ranking college football's 25 best defenses over the next three seasons
While offense seems to be the focus of most winning teams as of late, defense isn't an afterthought. Which teams look in the best shape over the course of the next three seasons?
Oklahoma takes over top spot in post-spring power rankings
While perennial title contenders Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State will have to replace quarterbacks this year, Oklahoma returns Spencer Rattler, helping the Sooners take the top spot in our updated offseason rankings.
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2020 FBS Indep. Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 1-0 | 10-1 |
| BYU | 0-0 | 11-1 |
| Army | 0-0 | 9-3 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UMass | 0-1 | 0-4 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards237.463rd
Rushing Yards211.128th
Points For33.432nd
Points Against19.714th
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Sneed | OLB | Committed | 86 |
| Niuafe Tuihalamaka | ILB | Committed | 84 |
| Joshua Burnham | OLB | Committed | 83 |
| Joey Tanona | OC | Committed | 83 |
| Tyson Ford | DE | Committed | 83 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | J. Owusu-Koramoah | Dick Butkus Award |
| 2018 | D. Tranquill | Wuerffel Trophy |
| 2015 | J. Smith | Dick Butkus Award |
| 2012 | M. Te'o | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 2012 | M. Te'o | Dick Butkus Award |