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.

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Ranking the Top 50 College Football Running Backs Right Now: Going Into Week 9

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With NFL training camps opening across the country, USA Today’s Draft Wire dropped its mid-summer 2027 NFL Mock Draft projection. We audited all 32 picks to evaluate under-the-hood fits and tactical roster needs. From Arch Manning leading the Miami Dolphins at No. 1 overall and generational wideout Jeremiah Smith heading to Arizona at No. 2, to Dante Moore landing with the New York Jets at No. 3, we break down every first-round fit. We analyze six first-round quarterbacks, an overwhelming class of Texas Longhorns stars, and heavy-hitting interior blockers projected to dominate next spring. Check out our complete 32-team breakdown to see where the top college prospects land on the 2027 master board.

USA TODAY 2027 NFL First Round Mock Draft 6.0: Picks 1-32

As kickoff for the 2026 college football season arrives, USA TODAY Sports power ranked the ten head coaches under the most pressure in the country. With high expectations, NIL investments, and 12-team playoff urgency taking over Saturdays, patience across the nation has hit an all-time low. From Florida State's Mike Norvell and Wisconsin's Luke Fickell leading the list to UNC's Bill Belichick, USC's Lincoln Riley, and Mississippi State's Jeff Lebby navigating high-stakes seasons, we break down every head coach's job security and expert quotes. Check out our full 10-coach hot seat rankings.

USA TODAY's Top 10 College Football Coaches On the Hot Seat Ahead of Week 9

The first few weeks of Jackson Arnold as the quarterback of the UNLV Rebels has been tempestuous, to say the least.

Jackson Arnold rewarded for best performance of young UNLV career

It is somewhat concerning that September is nearly at an end and it&rsquo;s still difficult to get a gauge on the UNLV Rebels.

UNLV wakes up in second half, pulls away from Akron in commanding win

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Win a Chance to Script Akron Football’s First Play!

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Miami remains No. 1 as strength of schedule shapes the rankings, UCLA stays unbeaten, and NIL-driven parity shakes up college football&#039;s top teams this season.

College Football Rankings: Miami Leads, UCLA Rises

Miami stakes its claim to No. 1 after a dominant win over Pitt, while BYU, Ole Miss, Texas Tech, Tennessee and Houston tumble in a truly chaotic weekend.

Miami Rises to No. 1 as College Football Playoff Rankings Heat Up

Miami merits the No. 1 ranking with elite talent on offense and defense, but questions remain over whether the Hurricanes truly stand far above every rival.

Is No. 1 Miami Really College Football's Best Team?

Miami stays unbeaten after crushing Pitt, while Indiana, Georgia, Ohio State and Notre Dame round out a top five shaping the national title race ahead.

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