The expanded CFP expanded the national spotlight to more programs than ever before, but one glaring flaw remains

Ohio State captured its first national championship since 2014 with a win over Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship, but the Buckeyes' path to a preseason No. 1 ranking in 2025 won't be easy.

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A Buckeyes program that won the national championship by spending lavishly and used the transfer portal judiciously joins everyone else in not knowing exactly what the rules will be in this

The 2024 college football season is officially over, and the Gators gained some recognition in the final rankings of the year

Four public-school head coaches will claim at least $1 million in bonuses, with ASU's Kenny Dillingham leading the way with just over $2.6 million.

ATLANTA — The early betting favorite to win next year’s national championship: Ohio State. The question nobody really can answer at this time: What sort of sport will the Buckeyes or anyone else return to when they kick it off again seven months from now.

It started with some blowouts, ended with some nailbiters and gave fans plenty to look forward to in future editions.

Ohio State comes in ahead of the best the SEC has to offer and Big Ten rival Penn State to lead the way in the USA TODAY Sports way-too-early Top 25 for the 2025 season. The No. 1 Buckeyes have to replace quarterback Will Howard but will be able to surround the new starter with an elite collection of skill talent headlined by star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.

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Ryan Day rose from the ashes of his darkest hour to lead Ohio State to its first national title in a decade. Michael Cohen details Day's long, painful journey to college football's mountaintop.