The most important 2021 prospects for each top-25 college football recruiting class
The highest-ranked college football prospects may not be the most important ones for the teams with the top 25 recruiting classes.
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LSU, Penn State and the 2020 stumbles of power programs highlight Week 14
Last year, LSU vs. Alabama was a marquee game. Earlier this season, Virginia Tech vs. Clemson could have been. But not anymore, as this season saw big-time programs struggle.
BYU replaces Liberty against Coastal Carolina
BYU will replace Liberty as Coastal Carolina's opponent on Saturday after COVID-19 issues prevented the Flames from playing in the game.
Virus could derail Liberty-CCU game, sources say
Saturday's game between AP Top 25 teams Liberty and Coastal Carolina could be in jeopardy because of COVID-19 issues within the Flames program, sources told ESPN. If Liberty isn't a go, BYU and Coastal Carolina are nearing an agreement to play instead.
The CFB Pod: Negandhi and Pollack discuss playoff scenarios and their Week 14 picks; Andrea Adelson on the ACC's schedule change; and Ivan Maisel on the lack of diversity among head coaches
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing College Football Playoff scenarios, who has the edge between Alabama and Notre Dame, College GameDay showcasing Coastal Carolina-Liberty, Jaret Patterson, and their Week 14 picks. Then, Andrea Adelson hops on to talk about the ACC’s schedule change, the possibility of Clemson and Notre Dame both making the playoff, and watching Sarah Fuller’s debut with her daughters (36:00). Later, Ivan Maisel drops by to talk about a very different Alabama-LSU matchup and the lack of diversity among head coaches (52:27).
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ... College GameDay is headed to @CoastalFootball. 👏 See you next week as the undefeated Chanticleers take on Liberty 🍿
Liberty shuts out UMass 45-0, Mack has TDs of 59, 54 yards
— Malik Willis passed for three touchdowns in the first half and Liberty blanked winless UMass 45-0 on Friday, rebounding from a stinging one-point loss in its previous game.
Willis hits Douglas in stride for Liberty TD (0:35)
Liberty strikes first on Shaa's TD catch (0:31)
The best college football player you don't know, a different kind of rivalry week and more for Week 13
UNC running back Javonte Williams finally has a chance to be noticed when the Tar Heels take on No. 2 Notre Dame. Plus, rivalry weekend has arrived. Here's what you need to know for the Egg Bowl, Iron Bowl and more.
College football coaching carousel: SEC hot seats, the Jim Harbaugh Watch and more
South Carolina is already open, while Vanderbilt and Tennessee may not be far behind. Will there be a battle for Hugh Freeze? And what's the latest with Jim Harbaugh at Michigan?
NC State blocks FG to fend off No. 21 Liberty
NC State blocked Alex Barbir's 39-yard field goal attempt with 1:18 left to hand No. 21 Liberty its first loss this season.
Blocked FG sends Liberty to first loss (0:26)
Freeze currently 'won't entertain' S.C. opening
Liberty football coach Hugh Freeze currently "won't entertain" other job vacancies, including the opening at South Carolina, and is "at total peace with staying" with the Flames after signing an extension through 2026.
How Hugh Freeze is making the most of his second chance at coaching (3:36)
The CFB Pod: Negandhi and Pollack preview Bedlam, Wisconsin-Northwestern and Ohio State-Indiana. Plus, Jesse Palmer tells a classic Steve Spurrier story
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing Bedlam, Oklahoma State’s defense, Spencer Rattler’s prolific play outside of the pocket, Oklahoma State’s offensive line getting pushed around, Cincinnati’s Jarrell White, Wisconsin’s offense, Ohio State-Indiana and their Week 12 picks. Later, Jesse Palmer stops by to talk Mac Jones, Kyle Trask, Ian Book, if College Football Playoff expansion is possible this season, Cincinnati-UCF, Northwestern and Steve Spurrier playing quarterback in practice.
Breaking down second-year coaches: Who's on the rise, and who should be worried?
From Ryan Day to Hugh Freeze to Dana Holgorsen, we dissect some of the most promising -- and troubling -- starts.
Would South Carolina hire Hugh Freeze? Breaking down the Gamecocks' coaching options
The firing of Will Muschamp opens up the first big-time job of the cycle. There are plenty of interesting names in the mix, starting with Liberty coach Hugh Freeze.
College football Power Rankings for Week 11
With Alabama, Ohio State and Clemson sidelined, the top five remain the same. Who climbed into the top six? Postponements rocked the college football slate, but how did they impact this week's Power Rankings?
Willis has 5 TDs as Liberty steamrolls Western Carolina (1:41)
Willis perfectly places an 84-yard pass to Shaa for a Liberty TD (0:35)
Willis turns on the jets for 43-yard TD (0:29)
Notre Dame, Cincinnati and college football's other pleasant surprises of 2020
Week 11 might not seem scintillating, but it does provide an opportunity to check out some of college football's upstarts and overachievers.
Liberty extends Freeze's deal through '26 season
Liberty coach Hugh Freeze, who has won nine straight games dating to last season, has reached an extension through the 2026 season. Sources told ESPN that his average salary would be $3 million-plus per year.
There's a lot to unpack in this VA Tech - Liberty Bad Beat (3:19)
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2020 FBS Indep. Standings
2020 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards231.467th
Rushing Yards252.18th
Points For38.320th
Points Against19.2110th
2020 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 25 | 25 |
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khristian Zachary | DE | Committed | 81 |
| Corey Barnes | WR | Committed | 74 |
| Harrison Hayes | OT | Committed | 73 |
| Nate Hampton | QB-PP | Committed | 72 |
| Christopher Boti | DT | Committed | 72 |