College football coaches pick their top 2020 recruits
We polled 66 college football coaches and asked who they thought were the best incoming freshmen.
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2020 Schedule
7-6, 3rd in ACC - Coastal
'None of us know what's going to happen': How coaches are adapting to a spring unlike any other
College football coaches are relying on Zoom, old-school workouts and, in some cases, having backyard rodeos while adjusting to a spring upended by the coronavirus.
What college football's 64-team playoff bracket would look like
Missing the NCAA tournament and spring football? Well, here's an early look at what might happen if Mike Leach had his way and we had a 64-team college football playoff.
ACC spring football preview: Key questions and storylines for 2020
Can anyone compete with Clemson, is North Carolina QB Sam Howell ready to be a star and more questions as the ACC gets rolling this spring.
QB Maye flips commitment from Alabama to UNC
Alabama commitment and ESPN 300 quarterback Drake Maye flipped his commitment to North Carolina, saying the decision came after sitting down with his family.
Ranking college football's top 10 QBs for 2020
Pro Football Focus rates the 10 best returning college football quarterbacks -- plus one sleeper -- and the list starts with Trevor Lawrence.
College football's Top 25 future QB power rankings
Clemson's future at QB is bright after Trevor Lawrence. Where do college football's other power programs rank?
Mistrial declared for ex-UNC player in agent case
Christopher Hawkins faced four counts tied to providing cash to three former Tar Heels in 2010, but after more than seven hours of deliberations, the jury couldn't reach a unanimous verdict on any charge.
10 college football teams off to a fast start in 2021 recruiting
Ohio State and Clemson are among the teams who have already built strong recruiting corps for the Class of 2021.
Informant from NCAA probe testifies in UNC case
A witness from the federal corruption probe into college basketball testified Wednesday against Christopher Hawkins, who is charged with providing cash and other improper benefits to Cowboys DE Robert Quinn and two other former UNC football players.
Which college football prospects rose up the new ESPN Jr. 300 rankings?
There are 12 five-star college football prospects in the latest ESPN Jr. 300, one of whom was previously unranked.
Way-Too-Early Top 25: Draft declarations, coaching carousel shake up the rankings
With players making their NFL draft declarations and many programs shuffling their coaching staffs, our second Way-Too-Early Top 25 looks a lot different than a month ago, as the offseason challenges mount for defending champ LSU, among others.
Alabama tops preseason SP+ college football rankings
The first version of SP+ rankings for 2020 has Alabama at No. 1 and is surprisingly high on Texas. Where does your team fit?
Grading Ryan Day, Mack Brown and coaches' second recruiting classes
Ryan Day and Mack Brown are some first-year coaches who, with a full year to recruit, helped improve their teams' class rankings.
Kiffin vs. Saban highlights the 12 games we're already excited for in 2020
New quarterbacks at LSU, Alabama and Oklahoma and familiar coaches in new places have us eager to kick off the 2020 season.
Instant-impact true freshman for each Top 25 team
With the 2020 recruiting class in the books, let's take a look at which newcomers could make an immediate impact in their first season.
The top 10 true freshman classes of 2019
With signing day behind us, let's look back at last year's true freshman classes that provided the most production, starting with the national champs.
CFB Pod: Negandhi talks National Signing Day with Gerry Hamilton and Mark Dantonio with Dan Murphy
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with ESPN national recruiting analyst Gerry Hamilton to discuss National Signing Day, including Clemson's big recruiting haul, the Jordan Burch saga, how the new coaches fared, Mack Brown's fence around North Carolina, Penn State's ability to recruit in Maryland, how the transfer portal plays a role in signing day and much more. Later, ESPN college football reporter Dan Murphy joins the pod to talk about Mark Dantonio's retirement from Michigan State, what might've led to his stepping down, candidates for the job and the culture in East Lansing.
Complete 2020 college football recruiting grades
Now that the 2020 recruiting cycle has concluded, we rank college football's top 75 classes.
National signing day tracker: Live updates, news, analysis and more
We will be providing the latest recruiting news, signings, analysis and class rankings for college football's February signing period.
What to expect for college football's February signing period
While most ESPN 300 prospects signed in December, Wednesday's national signing day will greatly impact college football.
Biggest 2020 question for each Top 25 team
Can transfer QB Jamie Newman jump-start Georgia's offense? Who will play QB for Michigan? Even the best teams have questions heading into next season.
How each top 25 team wins the national title
Feel like celebrating next January? Here's what each of the nation's best teams needs to win it all next season.
NFL scouts pick the six most underrated prospects at the Senior Bowl
We asked NFL scouts to pick under-the-radar prospects to know at this week's Senior Bowl. Here's who could rise before April's draft.
The 20 best college football games of 2019
Here are the games that entertained us, defined the national title race and gave us classic finishes we won't soon forget.
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2019 ACC Standings
| ATLANTIC | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson | 8-0 | 14-1 |
| Louisville | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Wake Forest | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| Florida State | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Boston College | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Syracuse | 2-6 | 5-7 |
| NC State | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| COASTAL | CONF | OVR |
| Virginia | 6-2 | 9-5 |
| Virginia Tech | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Miami | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Pittsburgh | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| North Carolina | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Duke | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-6 | 3-9 |
2019 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards285.825th
Rushing Yards188.238th
Points For33.2Tied-92nd
Points Against24.680th
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Evans | DE | Signed | 92 |
| Myles Murphy | DE | Signed | 84 |
| Josh Downs | WR | Signed | 82 |
| Jacolby Criswell | QB-DT | Signed | 81 |
| Kedrick Bingley-Jones | DE | Signed | 81 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | J. Peppers | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 2001 | J. Peppers | Lombardi Award |