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Biggest games, top newcomers, teams on the rise: What we're excited to see in 2024
We're fired up just thinking about next season in college football. Here are the games, players and teams we can't wait to see.

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MICHIGAN STAYS WITH MOORE
Grading college football hires: Sherrone Moore takes over Michigan
As the coaching carousel continues to spin, we grade every major hire.

Why Michigan hiring Sherrone Moore is so important

NEW MARKET FORCE EMERGING
As college sports faces more change, is private equity money going to come in?
Change is coming to college athletics at an unprecedented pace. And private equity firms have taken notice.


HARBAUGH LEAVES MICHIGAN
A timeline of Jim Harbaugh's wild times at Michigan
In nine seasons with the Wolverines, Harbaugh never shied from social media beefs, a cameo in a rap video or seemingly bizarre recruiting tactics.

How do you sum up Harbaugh's nine wild years at Michigan?
Jim Harbaugh is off to the NFL after an indelible run at Michigan. There were highs, lows, controversies and more.

HARBAUGH TAKEOVER
Year of the Harbaughs? How Jim and John have dominated football in 2024
As John and the Ravens play for the AFC title and Jim returns to the NFL, here are highlights from the year so far, and a look at what's next.

RECRUITING
Ranking college football's top 10 2025 recruiting classes
We turn our attention to junior class recruiting and stack the top classes as schools start putting together their next classes.

2025 recruit rankings: Another QB takes the top spot, new ESPN Jr. 300 entries and more
Julian Lewis' reclassification changed the race for the top player in the class. Who else is in the junior class?

THE HIGH-PROFILE REPLACEMENT QBS
The QBs who have big shoes to fill in 2024
With star players heading to the NFL draft, USC, LSU and eight other schools are looking to replace their prolific QBs.

PLAYERS TO WATCH IN 2024
Way-Too-Early All-America team for 2024
Who will be the players to watch next season in college football? We take an early look at the best of the best.

CIRCLE THESE ON THE CALENDAR
Ranking the 12 games in 2024 with the biggest implications for a 12-team playoff
From the best nonconference games to the best new conference contests, these are dates to circle on your college football calendar.

Top Headlines
- Harbaugh: Moore 'only person' to take over U-M
- LSU lands 4th top-50 2025 recruit in CB Antoine
- Pats' Boutte arrested over illegal betting at LSU
- Sources: Arizona expected to hire Babers as OC
- Sources: Badgers hiring Grinch as safeties coach
- ACC unveils full 17-team 2024 football schedule
- Between the new hedges: UGA revitalizing plants
- Ranking top recruiting classes for '25
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AP/Rusty Costanza College football 2024: 12 games with implications for a 12-team playoff
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Jim Harbaugh is off to the NFL after an indelible nine-year run at Michigan. There were highs, lows, controversies and lots of khaki pants.
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