Where things stand in college football recruiting before February's national signing day
With February's national signing day next Wednesday, we examine the state of college football recruiting in the 2021 class.
2020 Schedule
2020 Schedule
5-1, 1st in Pac 12 - South
USC lands CB Jackson, No. 5 recruit in 2022
Five-star cornerback Domani Jackson announced his commitment to USC on Saturday, choosing the Trojans over Arizona State, Clemson, Michigan and Ohio State.
College Football Playoff breakdown: Who are the 'way-too-early' top contenders?
Clemson and Alabama once again lead the way, but what is in store for the rest of 2021's top contenders?
Mullets vs. Mormons and a shoe toss: The 25 best games of the college football season
Coastal Carolina, with its season to remember, makes this list multiple times. But what other games cracked the top 25?
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.
Former USC, Rams star RB Arnett dies at 85
Jon Arnett, one of USC's greatest running backs who went on to become a five-time Pro Bowl player for the Los Angeles Rams, died on Saturday at age 85.
Final college football Power Rankings for the 2020 season
Monday's College Football Playoff National Championship left no doubt as to who was No. 1. Here's the rest of our top 25 to close the season.
Predicting next year's breakout player for each Top 25 team
Which players will emerge as stars for the nation's top teams next season? It's never too early to start speculating.
RB Stepp transfers to Huskers as Mills departs
Running back Markese Stepp announced Tuesday he is transferring to Nebraska from USC, strengthening an area of need following the departures of Dedrick Mills and Wan'Dale Robinson.
The 2021 Way-Too-Early college football top 25
Will we see heavyweights such as Clemson, Alabama and Ohio State fall back in 2021? Can programs such as Georgia, North Carolina and Texas A&M close the gap in their conferences? We break it down in our Way Too Early Top 25.
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.
Stoops, Romo among 2021 college HOF class
Former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops, Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer of USC, Clemson running back C.J. Spiller and Eastern Illinois star Tony Romo headline the 2021 College Football Hall of Fame class announced Monday.
2021 college football recruiting class rankings: USC, Maryland add five-star prospects
USC, Maryland, Clemson and Nebraska were among the teams to move up in the recruiting class rankings, while Auburn and Florida State fell.
Connelly: Favorite players and wild stats from the 2020 college football season
The best players, moments and eye-popping stats from the college football season.
From expected to surprising to new: Top 17 Heisman candidates for 2021
Who has the best shot at bringing home the Heisman next season? Here's an early breakdown of the players you'll likely hear a lot of come fall.
When teammates are Heisman finalists
Alabama will likely have three of the top five finishers in the Heisman voting. Mac Jones, DeVonta Smith and Najee Harris join an elite company of teammates competing against each other for college football's top prize.
USC lands No. 3 overall recruit, DE Foreman
Five-star defensive end Korey Foreman committed to USC, leading a group of six ESPN 300 prospects announcing commitments to various football programs on Saturday.
What's fueling the Arizona college football quarterback pipeline
Arizona has a high number of college football starting quarterbacks per capita, and two will be on display when the state hosts the Fiesta Bowl, featuring Iowa State's Brock Purdy and Oregon's Tyler Shough.
No outrunning his past, Alabama's Steve Sarkisian ready for another head-coaching job
Steve Sarkisian was fired from USC in disgrace in 2015. Five years later, he leads the most potent offensive attack in college football -- and carries a reformed reputation.
USC defensive starters Tuipulotu, Griffin to draft
Two of USC's key defensive starters, defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu and cornerback Olaijah Griffin, announced Friday that they are headed to the NFL draft.
USC tackle Vera-Tucker declares for NFL draft
USC offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker is headed to the NFL draft.
Alabama boasts 6 AP 1st-team All-Americans
Heisman Trophy finalists Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith are among six Alabama players on the AP's All-America team.
2021 college football recruiting class rankings: Notre Dame moves up, Alabama adds top RB
While Notre Dame moved up in the 2021 recruiting class rankings, Alabama made a big move by landing one of the top running back prospects.
The ESPN 2020 college football All-America team
Of the 26 college football All-Americans in 2020, only one of them was a repeat selection from last season.
Final college football conference power rankings for 2020 season
Which teams were the movers and shakers in this week's college football conference power rankings? Our reporters weigh in on the Power 5 and more as the regular season draws to a close.
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2020 Pac-12 Standings
| NORTH | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3-1 | 3-1 |
| Stanford | 4-2 | 4-2 |
| Oregon | 3-2 | 4-3 |
| Oregon State | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| California | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Washington State | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| SOUTH | CONF | OVR |
| USC | 5-0 | 5-1 |
| Colorado | 3-1 | 4-2 |
| Utah | 3-2 | 3-2 |
| Arizona State | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| UCLA | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Arizona | 0-5 | 0-5 |
2020 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards319.311th
Rushing Yards97.3120th
Points For33.5Tied-33rd
Points Against26.0Tied-81st
2020 Polls & Rankings
| CFP RANKINGS | AP | COACHES |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 21 | 21 |
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korey Foreman | DE | Signed | 91 |
| Miller Moss | QB-PP | Signed | 87 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB-PP | Signed | 85 |
| Kyron Ware-Hudson | ATH | Signed | 84 |
| Julien Simon | ATH | Signed | 84 |
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 |