20+ hour, 11+ min ago (88+ words) We assess how the committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 14. The final chapter of the 2025 regular season didn't upend the status quo, but it did give us plenty of answers. A season in, the legendary NFL coach's head-scratching decision to helm a lowly ACC team continues to confound. As the coaching carousel continues to spin, we grade every major hire. It has been a bad year for the Pokes. It hasn't stopped their fans from making their own bright spots....

3+ day, 22+ hour ago (143+ words) From the Players Era in Las Vegas to a showcase in New York City, here's what we're watching this week. The third in-season men's AP Top 25 poll for 2025-26 is out. Here's what's next for every team in the standings. The updated odds to win the 2026 men's college basketball championship, as well as a listing of the conference championship odds. Missouri remains No. 1, with Michigan State at No. 2, Duke No. 3 and new adds Houston, Purdue, West Virginia. Luke Almodovar fights off defender for and-1 Mahmoud Fofana fights off defender for and-1 The headlines might not be screaming about them, but we're noticing the Blue Devils' 1-seed-worthy r'sum'. Which top prospects lead our first rankings? Who needs to make their mark before June's draft? Here's our 100 big board for the 2026 class....

1+ week, 6+ day ago (554+ words) Paul Finebaum weighs in on James Franklin reportedly being hired as Virginia Tech's next coach. (0:32) Virginia Tech hired James Franklin to be its next head football coach, the school announced Monday. He will be formally introduced at a news conference Wednesday morning. "I'm honored and humbled to join the Hokie family," Franklin said in a statement. "My vision is simple: to restore unmatched excellence, to build something that lasts, and to serve this University, the Commonwealth of Virginia and our amazing fan base with honor, integrity, and passion. I look forward to getting to work with our players, our staff, and the entire Virginia Tech community." Franklin was originally owed a $49 million buyout after being fired by Penn State on Oct. 12, but part of his deal with the Hokies, sources confirmed to ESPN, includes a $9 million settlement from the Nittany…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (162+ words) After a long wait and a rough start, the Crimson Tide QB has his team poised for a national title bid. This week features four ranked matchups that could shift the playoff picture dramatically. What have we learned about the quarterbacks as we race to the end of the season? The Virginia coach reflects on the personal and professional changes in his life three years after the shooting that killed three of his players. Looking ahead to the top junior QBs, we break down fits for Texas A&M, Ohio State and other top schools. Some high-profile recruiting classes lost their coaches, leaving big questions about players who could flip. Dr. Leonard Wood occupies a rare and colorful place in college football and U.S. military history. How Texas Tech's win over BYU and narrow escapes by Indiana and Oregon shake up…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (93+ words) End of 1st quarter. (2:00 - 2nd) Timeout , clock 02:00 (1:25 - 2nd) Timeout Norfolk State, clock 01:25 (1:05 - 2nd) Timeout North Carolina Central, clock 01:05 End of 2nd quarter. (0:28 - 3rd) Timeout , clock 00:28 End of 3rd quarter. (2:24 - 4th) Timeout Norfolk State, clock 02:24 (2:20 - 4th) Timeout Norfolk State, clock 02:20 (2:00 - 4th) Timeout , clock 02:00 (1:39 - 4th) Timeout Norfolk State, clock 01:39 (1:32 - 4th) Timeout North Carolina Central, clock 01:32 End of 4th quarter....