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Thamel: Amateurism is dead, big questions remain and more from a historic NCAA settlement

A landmark settlement will provide billions in pay to college athletes. But because this is college sports, nothing will be easy.

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Stephen A. weighs in on the NCAA, Power 5 agreeing to let schools pay players

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BEST IN CLASS

Ranking college football's best 2025 recruiting classes: Why Texas, Texas A&M made big moves

We stacked the top 2025 recruiting classes in the country. Here are the schools off to a great start.

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COACH PRIME'S BUSY OFFSEASON

A complete timeline of Colorado's tumultuous offseason

From coaching changes to fashion week appearances, Colorado's offseason has been nothing short of eventful.

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

2024 IN THE MAC

MAC preview: Miami's repeat chances, Antario Brown's star turn and the best MACtion games of 2024

What's ahead in the MAC in 2024? We break down the best players and games and title odds in the league.

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STACKING THE CLASSES

Newcomer class rankings: Who added the highest impact freshmen and transfers?

With the dust settled on spring workouts, we break down which teams helped themselves the most since last season.

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Ranking the 55 best players in the transfer portal

We're ranking the best players in the portal by past production and potential to contribute to a new team.

INSIDE THE NEW SP+ RANKINGS

Post-spring SP+ rankings: Who moved up after the portal and spring practice

With the 2024 portal cycle and spring football in the books, it's time to look at the updated SP+ rankings for every team.

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HOW DOES THE TOP 25 SHAKE OUT?

College football post-spring Top 25 Power Rankings

How does the Top 25 look following spring practice and another transfer period?

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EXCELLING IN TWO SPORTS FOR THE IRISH

Between lacrosse and football, Jordan Faison does it all for Notre Dame

Playing two sports in college is nothing new, but Faison is making the lacrosse-football combo work.

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