Who will be the Mac Jones of the 2021 college football season?
Mac Jones' strong finish to 2019 foreshadowed big things for 2020, and the Alabama signal caller delivered beyond anyone's expectations. Who can fill that role in 2021?
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
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Overlooked college football recruits who blossomed into stars
Breece Hall and Desmond Ridder weren't the only top college football players last season to outplay early expectations.
Which college football transfers will make an impact in 2021?
Florida State, Oklahoma, Florida, Penn State and Miami are among the schools who have taken advantage of the transfer portal this offseason.
College football's most intriguing newcomer for each Way-Too-Early Top 25 team
From blue-chip recruits to impact transfers to new coaches, these are the fresh faces who could make a big difference in 2021.
College football winners and losers from NFL draft early-entry deadline
While Chris Olave's decision to return to school gives Ohio State a boost next season, other teams are going to have to fill big gaps after their stars declared for the NFL draft.
Sources: Cincy to hire MSU's Mike Tressel as DC
Cincinnati is set to hire Michigan State assistant Mike Tressel as defensive coordinator, sources confirmed to ESPN.
The CFB Pod: Negandhi is joined by Andrea Adelson, Heather Dinich, Adam Rittenberg and Ivan Maisel to put a bow on the 2020 college football season
Kevin Negandhi is joined by Andrea Adelson, Heather Dinich, Adam Rittenberg and Ivan Maisel to put a bow on the 2020 college football season. They discuss the historical context of a season played during a pandemic, what was different about this year’s Alabama team, why the Big Ten would like to forget this season, if the College Football Playoff ever seriously flirted with the idea of expansion, Sarah Fuller making history, underdog stories, Dabo Swinney’s heel turn, concerns about the current structure of the sport, predictions and hopes for college football for 2021, and Urban Meyer taking the Jacksonville Jaguars job.
Which college football coach can replace Jeremy Pruitt at Tennessee?
Tennessee is looking for a new head coach for the fifth time since 2008. Here are 11 candidates who could take over at Rocky Top.
College football's 2020 true freshman All-America team
Malachi Moore and Bijan Robinson were among the best true freshmen in college football this season.
College football bowl game schedule: Scores, recaps, games
The College Football Playoff crowned its next champion in Miami. Take a look at the rest of the CFP and bowl season.
College football bowl picks: Predicting the score of every game
Adam Rittenberg predicts the winners and final scores of every bowl game, including the College Football Playoff.
Alabama (+300) CFP title favorite for next season
Alabama has been installed as a +300 favorite by Caesars Sportsbook to win next season's College Football National Championship. Clemson is next at +400, followed by Ohio State and Oklahoma at +750 each.
Irish hire Cincinnati's Freeman to lead defense
Marcus Freeman, whose defense at Cincinnati ranked 13th in FBS this season in total defense and eighth in scoring defense, has been hired as the new defensive coordinator at Notre Dame.
After Peach Bowl run, Ridder returning to Cincy
Cincinnati starting quarterback Desmond Ridder, who guided the team to an appearance in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl this season, will return in 2021, as will Bearcats sack leader Myjai Sanders.
FiveThirtyEight: The College Football Playoff Committee Is Answering The Wrong Question
Before losing to Alabama in the College Football Playoff semifinals, Notre Dame was widely considered one of the four best teams in the country.
What's next for college football's top non-title game teams?
Breaking down what comes next for every New Year's Six participant that won't be in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Smart credits players for finishing tough season strong (1:34)
Podlesny's FG lifts Georgia past Cincinnati in Peach Bowl
— Jack Podlesny kicked a 53-yard field goal with three seconds remaining, and No. 11 Georgia handed No. 6 Cincinnati its only loss of the season with a dramatic 24-21 victory in the Peach Bowl on Friday.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 3: Final countdown with Marty Smith
The mega-cast is set for the Georgia/Cincinnati Bowl game, Paul goes live to the field interjected with guests such as Marty Smith, with callers interspersed throughout.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 2: CFP Preview
The mega-cast is set for the Georgia/Cincinnati Bowl game, Paul goes live to the field interjected with guests such as Gene Chizik, with callers interspersed throughout.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 1: Happy New Years' 6 day
The mega-cast is set for the Georgia/Cincinnati Bowl game, Paul goes live to the field interjected with guests such as Roman Harper and Chris Doering, with callers interspersed throughout.
Peach Bowl preview: Cincinnati motivated to make a statement against Georgia
Breaking down everything to watch in the Peach Bowl between the Bearcats and Bulldogs.
The CFB Pod: Conference championship weekend recap, College Football Playoff lookahead, Cincinnati disrespected
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing if the College Football Playoff committee selected the four best teams, if Ohio State deserved a spot after only playing six games, Trevor Lawrence proving to be the difference against Notre Dame, Alabama outlasting Florida in the SEC Championship, teams dodging Army, Cincinnati disrespect and the New Year’s Six.
What you need to know about all 28 bowl games
Here are the key players and storylines for every college football bowl game, including the playoff.
A better College Football Playoff path, the best bowl games and more Champ Week thoughts
All four CFP teams have justifiable cases, but imagine how much more fun it would be if the selection committee gave Group of 5 teams the credit they deserve or if we had an expanded playoff.
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2020 American Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 6-0 | 9-1 |
| Tulsa | 6-0 | 6-3 |
| Memphis | 5-3 | 8-3 |
| UCF | 5-3 | 6-4 |
| SMU | 4-3 | 7-3 |
| Houston | 3-3 | 3-5 |
| Navy | 3-4 | 3-7 |
| Tulane | 3-5 | 6-6 |
| East Carolina | 3-5 | 3-6 |
| Temple | 1-6 | 1-6 |
| South Florida | 0-7 | 1-8 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards238.655th
Rushing Yards212.422nd
Points For37.520th
Points Against16.8120th
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamon Metayer | OLB | Signed | 80 |
| Zeiqui Lawton | DE | Signed | 79 |
| Luke Collinsworth | OT | Signed | 79 |
| Jack Dingle | OLB | Signed | 77 |
| Bryon Threats | S | Signed | 76 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | J. Ruffin | Lou Groza Award |