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Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is one of the top NFL prospects this season and a Heisman Trophy contender.

The 2026 Heisman Trophy Race Has Seven Names You Need to Know

Dan Lyons

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Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is primed for a thrilling encore, and is Sports Illustrated’s preseason All-American first-team quarterback for 2026.

Sports Illustrated’s 2026 College Football Preseason All-Americans

Dan Lyons, Tim Capurso

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Ranking College Football’s 25 Players With the Most to Prove—and the Most to Gain

Zach Koons

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6 Hours Ago

Apr 25, 2026; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) throws a pass during the Blue-Gold game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Notre Dame's Player Leadership Is Clearly Defined In 2026

John Kennedy

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Head coach Marcus Freeman shakes hands with one of his players during a Notre Dame football practice at Irish Athletic Center on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in South Bend.

Notre Dame Football in Week 0: Should It Happen More Often?

Nick Shepkowski

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22 Hours Ago

Urban Meyer Drops a Bold 2026 National Championship Prediction

James Parks

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Aug 25, 2026

A projected rundown of the 2026 College Football Playoff 12-team bracket.

2026 College Football Playoff Projections: Predicting the CFP Bracket

Matt De Lima

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Aug 25, 2026

Kirk Herbstreit stood ten toes down on his national championship pick heading into the 2026 college football season.

Kirk Herbstreit Stands Firm on National Championship Prediction Ahead of 2026 Season

Matt De Lima

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Aug 25, 2026

They Might Not All Be Title Contenders, But These 25 College Football Teams Are Must Watch

Zach Koons

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Aug 25, 2026

Jan 19, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day (left) and Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman pose with the College Football Playoff National Championship trophy at press conference at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Savannah Ballroom.

Joel Klatt Picks Notre Dame to Win It All: Good or Bad for Irish fans?

Nick Shepkowski

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Aug 24, 2026

Fox Sports college football broadcaster Joel Klatt laid out his 12-team College Football Playoff predictions, landing on two powerhouse programs meeting for a national championship.

Joel Klatt Finally Announces His National Championship Pick Days Before 2026 Season

Matt De Lima

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Aug 24, 2026

Apr 25, 2026; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish kicker Spencer Porath (35) celebrates kicking the final field goal during the Blue-Gold game at Notre Dame Stadium.

Notre Dame Special Teams Preview: A Step Up or Step Back?

Nick Shepkowski

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Aug 24, 2026

Aug 31, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back CharMar Brown (6) scores a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Notre Dame's Light 2026 Schedule Could Be a Blessing — or a Problem

John Kennedy

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Aug 24, 2026

Desmond Howard, Rece Davis, Pat McAfee, Nick Saban and Kirk Herbstreit on the ESPN ‘College GameDay’ set during the 2026 Rose Bowl.

Predicting Where ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ Will Head for Each Week of 2026 Football Season

Dan Lyons

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Aug 24, 2026

Arch Manning and the Longhorns host Ohio State in Week 2 this season.

10 College Football Games You Can’t Miss in 2026

Patrick Andres

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Aug 24, 2026

Sep 17, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (6) has pass broken up by Michigan State Spartans cornerback Vayante Copeland (13) during the second half a game at Notre Dame Stadium.

Expectations for Notre Dame Football in Week 3 vs Michigan State

Nick Shepkowski

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Aug 23, 2026

SEC Network commentator Dusty Dvoracek talks during a press conference before a celebration for OU joining the Southeastern Conference in Norman, Okla., Monday, July 1, 2024.

Dusty Dvoracek Reveals His 2026 College Football National Championship Pick

Tucker Harlin

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Aug 23, 2026

Head coach Marcus Freeman during a Notre Dame football practice at Irish Athletic Center on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in South Bend.

Overreacting to Marcus Freeman's Body Language as Fall Camp Winds Down

Nick Shepkowski

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Aug 23, 2026

College Football’s No. 2 Overall Prospect Kellan Hall Announces Top 12 Programs

James Parks

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Aug 21, 2026

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