The College Football Playoff is nearing a deal to expand from 12 teams to 24, sources tell ESPN. The new format will start in 2027 and is expected to come together in the near future, pending final approvals.

College Football Playoff nears deal to expand to 24-team format

Texas faces scrutiny as Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning underachieve, with a tough SEC schedule raising questions about coaching, wins and their futures.

Steve Sarkisian & Arch Manning Face Mounting Pressure

ESPN Ranks College Football's 31 1-Loss Teams by Most Likely to Make the CFP Right Now

ESPN Ranks College Football's 31 One-Loss Teams by Strength of Record Right Now

ESPN Predicts the Record for All 18 Big Ten Teams Right Now: Going Into Week 7

ESPN Ranks College Football's 9 Undefeated Teams by Strength of Schedule Right Now

As the 2026 college football season hits high gear, ESPN's Bill Connelly audited every Power 4 program to rank the nation's elite field generals. Highlighted by Miami's Darian Mensah claiming the No. 1 overall spot, Notre Dame's CJ Carr and Ohio State's Julian Sayin holding down top-three seeds, and freshman sensation Kamario Taylor surging for Mississippi State, we break down Connelly's full top-15 quarterback rankings. Check out our full Power 4 QB breakdown.

ESPN Ranks College Football's Top 15 Quarterbacks Going Into Week 7

ESPN Ranks College Football's 9 Unbeaten Teams by Most Likely to Make the CFP Going Into Week 7

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Craig Mish backs Florida to rebound against Texas, questions Arch Manning&#039;s NFL potential, and debates whether this quarterback class has any franchise stars.

Florida Gators Backed for a Turnaround Against Texas

Georgia beat Alabama 20-17, but a missed pass interference call on KJ Boldin&#039;s coverage of Rico Scott sparked debate without diminishing the Bulldogs&#039; win.

Georgia-Alabama Pass Interference Call Sparks Debate

Oklahoma&#039;s defense rattles Arch Manning and shocks Texas in the Red River, clouding the Longhorns&#039; playoff path while reviving the Sooners&#039; CFP hopes.

Oklahoma Stuns Texas as Arch Manning Struggles in Red River

Will Stein and Bob Chesney shine, while Lane Kiffin faces mounting criticism as LSU&#039;s costly roster stumbles into a brutal stretch of SEC games ahead.

Lane Kiffin & LSU Face Critical Early-Season Crossroads

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