Coach Prime reveals bladder cancer surgery Deion Sanders is cancer-free. The Colorado head coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer revealed Monday that he underwent bladder surgery in May after a cancer diagnosis.
Debating top 2026 NFL draft prospects at every position There will be plenty of movement in the rankings between now and the start of the 2026 NFL draft next April, but teams are already setting up their boards. - Matt Miller
Michigan's Moore on Ohio State's title: Not a 'real win' Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore joked Thursday that Ohio State's national title was not a "real win" because the Buckeyes didn't defeat the Wolverines along the way. - Jake Trotter
Clemson planning to settle 'Death Valley' debate in opener against LSU LSU and Clemson both play in stadiums nicknamed "Death Valley," so naturally a back-and-forth has ensued over the name as they prepare to open the season at Clemson in South Carolina. - Andrea Adelson
Allar, Penn State seek to change narrative against top teams With one of college football's most loaded and experienced rosters, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar admitted it's time for the Nittany Lions to defeat top-ranked opponents. - Jake Trotter
Oregon coach Lanning: Playoff slate should 'mirror' other sports Oregon coach Dan Lanning is advocating for college football to adopt an NFL-style schedule with limited open weeks, no long layoffs for playoff teams and a season that wraps on Jan. 1 rather than later in the month. - Adam Rittenberg
Manning ready for first first season as Texas' starter Texas quarterback Arch Manning comfortably weaved his way through SEC media days Tuesday, generating the type of attention garnered by recent superstars like Tim Tebow and Johnny Manziel. - Pete Thamel
Smart on Georgia QB Stockton: 'He's a winner' As Gunner Stockton takes over full time as Georgia's quarterback this season, Kirby Smart said he's eager for Stockton to show his "entire repertoire." And while there might be some doubts about Stockton's ability to lead the Bulldogs back into championship contention, Smart is more than just a little bullish on his redshirt junior. - Chris Low
Georgia's Smart: Most SEC coaches favor 5+11 CFP model Georgia coach Kirby Smart said the SEC coaches haven't reached a consensus in their support for a 16-team playoff model that would include the five highest-ranked conference champions and 11 at-large teams. - Heather Dinich
Auburn's Arnold eyes fresh start after 'rock bottom' at Oklahoma Nine months after hitting "rock bottom" when he was benched at Oklahoma, Jackson Arnold said he's poised to write a much different story this season at Auburn. - David Hale
QB Retzlaff announces his withdrawal from BYU Jake Retzlaff announced on Friday that he's withdrawing from BYU, formally initiating his transfer process from the school. - Pete Thamel
Sanders says college football needs salary cap Colorado coach Deion Sanders is advocating for a salary cap in college football, noting that it would help even the competitive landscape in a sport that is already becoming more like the NFL. - Adam Rittenberg
Sources: BYU QB Retzlaff faces suspension, plans to transfer BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff is planning to transfer from the school, sources confirmed to ESPN on Sunday. He is facing a suspension after admitting to premarital sex, a violation of the school's honor code that surfaced during his response to a civil lawsuit alleging he raped a woman in 2023. - Kyle Bonagura and Pete Thamel
Report: Texas State expecting offer to join Pac-12 Texas State officials have informed the Sun Belt conference that they are expecting an offer from the Pac-12 in the near future, sources told ESPN. - Pete Thamel
Colorado coach Sanders looking forward to return after camp absence Deion Sanders posted on social media Wednesday that "everything is OKAY" after he has not attended football camps in Boulder, Colorado, this spring. The Colorado coach's health has come into question because of his extended absence
Report: Colorado's Deion Sanders dealing with unspecified illness Colorado coach Deion Sanders has been ill and out of the office recently, a source confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday. Sanders has been at his estate in Texas dealing with an "unspecified health issue" as the school's annual summer football camps began last week, according to a report in USA Today. - Heather Dinich
LSU's Kelly says SEC coaches want game vs. Big Ten LSU's Brian Kelly on Wednesday said SEC coaches favor adding one nonconference game against a Big Ten opponent in a scheduling agreement, but they "need a partner" to do it. - Heather Dinich
Georgia's Smart says SEC coaches want clarity on transfer portal The major theme lingering over the SEC's annual meetings this week is an air of uncertainty clouding the future of the sport. With the fate of the House v. NCAA case, the College Football Playoff format and the league's football schedule in flux, there are plenty of complex and transformative issues. - Pete Thamel
Report: College Football Playoff moving to straight seeding The 12-team College Football Playoff will move to a straight seeding model this fall, rewarding the selection committee's top four teams with the top four seeds and a first-round bye, sources told ESPN. - Heather Dinich
Expectations on the rise for Indiana, Cignetti While Indiana coach Curt Cignetti and his wife, Manette, enjoyed a cocktail on vacation in the Dominican Republic earlier this year, a stranger approached them at the resort. Unprompted, he recited Indiana's team mantra from 2024: "Fast. Physical. Relentless. Smart. Discipline. Poised." - Pete Thamel
UNC says Belichick's girlfriend still welcome at school The University of North Carolina issued a statement Friday saying Bill Belichick's girlfriend is a welcome guest at football facilities after reports she'd been banned by the school. - David Hale
Former Utah standout Rising retires from football Cam Rising has ended his football career. The former Utah standout announced Wednesday that he's been advised to retire due to a persistent hand injury.
Former Tennessee QB Iamaleava transferring to UCLA Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava officially announced his transfer to UCLA via a social media post on Sunday.
Texas coach Sarkisian talks stud QB Manning in Q&A Steve Sarkisian enters his fifth season as head coach at Texas with the program facing big expectations after reaching the semifinals of the College Football Playoff in consecutive years. - Pete Thamel
