College football SP+ rankings after Week 8: Ohio State takes over at No. 1
Thanks to another dominant effort in conference play, the Buckeyes have supplanted the Georgia Bulldogs atop the SP+ rankings.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
3-4, 4th in Pac 12 - South
Williams leads No. 13 Notre Dame past Southern Cal, 31-16
— Kyren Williams and No. 13 Notre Dame's offensive line took a big step forward Saturday night, withstanding Southern California's fourth-quarter rally for a 31-16 victory.
Reranking Kayvon Thibodeaux, Sam Howell and college football's 2019 recruiting class
In the 2019 recruiting class, Kayvon Thibodeaux was No. 1, Derek Stingley Jr. was No. 18 and Breece Hall wasn't in the top 300. How do they stack up now?
Kenny Pickett's rise, a surprising Big 12 matchup and more to watch in Week 8's biggest games
High praise for Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett, a top-10 road underdog in the Big 12 and more ahead of Week 7.
Arch Manning takes center stage, 2022 recruits who will help contenders right away, and more
How do Georgia, Clemson, Texas, Alabama and Ole Miss separate themselves in the Arch Manning sweepstakes? Plus, which top prospects committed this week?
The best of USC's Drake London is still to come
Drake London is a rising star at wide receiver, and he hasn't even reached his full potential.
M. Williams, No. 50 recruit in '22, flips to Georgia
Defensive end Mykel Williams, the No. 50-ranked recruit in 2022, has flipped his commitment from USC to Georgia.
College football SP+ rankings after Week 7
Despite the week-to-week chaos of the 2021 season, the truly elite teams are starting to separate themselves in the SP+ rankings.
Salata, creator of Mr. Irrelevant Award, dies at 94
Paul Salata, who created the Mr. Irrelevant Award that honors the last selection of the NFL draft after playing football at USC and in the NFL and Canadian Football League, died Saturday. He was 94.
2021 midseason awards: Malik Willis for Heisman? A D-line sweep for Aidan Hutchinson?
Pro Football Focus crunches the midseason numbers to determine which players should be leading the chase for college football's prestigious awards.
The state of college football recruiting: Top classes, standout prospects, key visits and more
From the top college football prospects who are still taking visits to the teams that have had strong classes, we take a broad look at the recruiting world.
2022 recruiting class rankings: Alabama, Oklahoma rise in top 10
Fresh off the ESPN 300 update, Alabama moves past Notre Dame in search of back-to-back No. 1 classes, while Oklahoma and Georgia are also climbing.
College football's 2021 midseason All-America team
Which players are standing out as the college football season hits the midpoint?
Midseason hot seat report: Could coaching changes be coming soon at LSU, Miami and beyond?
With the season about halfway through, it's time to look at LSU, USC and the other carousel hot spots, as the cycle of coaching changes gets closer.
College football midseason takeaways: Surprises, disappointments, Heisman picks and more
We're at the halfway point of the regular season. Here are our reporters' breakdowns on Heisman candidates, surprises, disappointments and what's in store for the rest of the season.
College football SP+ rankings after Week 6
On the heels of a dominant Ohio State win and Alabama's upset loss, the Buckeyes are No. 2 in the latest SP+ rankings, behind only Georgia.
Recent recruiting 'what-ifs' that would change college football
Sam Howell flipping from FSU to UNC and Bryce Young decommitting from USC have had massive ripple effects in the college football world.
What's next for the Pac-12 after Oregon's disappointing loss?
Following Oregon's loss to Stanford on Saturday, the conference is in disarray, and it seems like the Pac-12 will be left out of the CFP yet again.
Five college football coaches in line for a promotion after this season -- if they want it
Could Luke Fickell be on the move after putting together an incredible run at Cincinnati? Here are five non-Power 5 coaches who could find themselves in bigger jobs come 2022.
College football SP+ rankings after Week 5
Ohio State is coming on strong in the SP+ rankings, nearly overtaking Alabama for the No. 2 spot.
Southern Cal bounces back to beat Colorado Buffaloes 37-14
— Drake London's big plays helped Southern California snap out of its doldrums while keep the Colorado Buffaloes mired in their malaise.
Drake London makes two amazing catches on USC TD drive (0:43)
HR 2: One Game
Could Lane Kiffin be the frontrunner for the USC job if Ole Miss beats Alabama? ESPN's Keyshawn Johnson seems to think so, and the fellas reacted to Key's statement. And, former LA Rams player and current LA Rams Analyst, D'Marco Farr came in studio with the boys to talk about this Sunday's big Rams/Cardinals matchup and how the Rams will have to stop Arizona's Kyler Murray. Plus, "Fact Or Cap" with the best mob movie ever and some "Price Is Right" love.
Kiper's Big Board rankings for the 2022 NFL draft: QB risers and fallers, plus new prospects in the top 25
Mel Kiper updates his rankings for next year's NFL draft, including big changes at QB, WR and more in the top 25 overall.
Hour 2: The Prodigal Son
ESPN Patriots Reporter Mike Reiss & ESPN Buccaneers Reporter Jenna Laine join the show to get you ready for the Bucs/Patriots matchup. Plus, the guys take their pick on NFL QB matchups this week. Also, Keyshawn explains why Lane Kiffin could be the front runner for the USC job this week.
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2021 Pac-12 Standings
| NORTH | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon State | 3-1 | 5-2 |
| Oregon | 3-1 | 6-1 |
| Washington State | 3-2 | 4-4 |
| Washington | 2-2 | 3-4 |
| Stanford | 2-3 | 3-4 |
| California | 1-3 | 2-5 |
| SOUTH | CONF | OVR |
| Utah | 3-1 | 4-3 |
| Arizona State | 3-1 | 5-2 |
| UCLA | 3-2 | 5-3 |
| USC | 2-3 | 3-4 |
| Colorado | 1-3 | 2-5 |
| Arizona | 0-4 | 0-7 |
2021 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards315.613th
Rushing Yards129.791st
Points For29.9102nd
Points Against27.980th
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domani Jackson | CB | Committed | 92 |
| Jaeden Gould | CB | Committed | 84 |
| Devin Brown | QB-PP | Committed | 84 |
| Fabian Ross | CB | Committed | 82 |
| Ephesians Prysock | S | Committed | 82 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | A. Jackson | Jim Thorpe Award |
| 2012 | M. Lee | Fred Biletnikoff Award |
| 2012 | M. Barkley | Wuerffel Trophy |
| 2008 | R. Maualuga | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 2007 | F. Davis | John Mackey Award |