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It Has Never Been Harder To Win In College Football Than In 2026

You're about to watch the most competitive season of college football ever.
2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS
It Has Never Been Harder To Win In College Football Than In 2026

College Football's Top 10: Comparing RJ Young's, Joel Klatt's Rankings vs. AP Top 25

How the top-10 CFB teams in RJ Young's ultimate 138 compare to Joel Klatt's top-10 teams.
3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS
College Football's Top 10: Comparing RJ Young's, Joel Klatt's Rankings vs. AP Top 25

College Football Rankings: Where All 138 FBS Teams Stand Ahead Of 2026 Kickoff

Ahead of the 2026 college football season, FOX Sports' RJ Young ranked every single FBS team — all 138 of 'em.
4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS
College Football Rankings: Where All 138 FBS Teams Stand Ahead Of 2026 Kickoff

CFB Confidential: Judge's 5-For-5 Ruling Sends College Football Into Chaos

A federal judge's injunction granting a fifth year of eligibility to certain athletes has sent the CFB world into chaos, with one assistant...
AUGUST 4 • FOX SPORTS
CFB Confidential: Judge's 5-For-5 Ruling Sends College Football Into Chaos

Cignetti Calls His Shot (Again); Michigan Turns Page: 4 Takeaways From Big Ten Media Days

What did we learn from Big Ten Media Days? That Curt Cignetti is the conference's biggest star, among other things.
JULY 31 • FOX SPORTS
Cignetti Calls His Shot (Again); Michigan Turns Page: 4 Takeaways From Big Ten Media Days

Ryan Day, Ohio State Seeking Improvement In Margins By Turning To Army Principles

As Ryan Day seeks his second national title as Ohio State's head coach, he's looking for steady, incremental improvement.
JULY 30 • FOX SPORTS
Ryan Day, Ohio State Seeking Improvement In Margins By Turning To Army Principles

It Just Means More: Boasting Big Ten's Success, Tony Pettiti Vouches For CFP Expansion

Big Ten commissioner Tony Pettiti believes a 24-team playoff increases the prestige for college football's postseason.
JULY 28 • FOX SPORTS
It Just Means More: Boasting Big Ten's Success, Tony Pettiti Vouches For CFP Expansion

Good And Bad, Lane Kiffin Is The Answer — And LSU Is Betting Big On It

Lane Kiffin has a history of burning college football bridges, but LSU bet big on him anyway.
JULY 23 • FOX SPORTS
Good And Bad, Lane Kiffin Is The Answer — And LSU Is Betting Big On It

Despite Michigan's Titles, Warde Manuel Is Being Held Accountable For Scandalous Tenure

Michigan's AD Warde Manuel will be out at the end of the year, and that's the right move for the Wolverines.
JULY 20 • FOX SPORTS
Despite Michigan's Titles, Warde Manuel Is Being Held Accountable For Scandalous Tenure

Argentina-Cape Verde Is The Most College Football-Esque Matchup Of The World Cup

Forget David vs. Goliath. Argentina-Cape Verde is the World Cup equivalent of a CFP mismatch between a dynasty and a long shot.
JULY 2 • FOX SPORTS
Argentina-Cape Verde Is The Most College Football-Esque Matchup Of The World Cup

College Football Has A Commissioner, And His Name Is 'Local Judge'

FOX Sports' RJ Young explains why Brendan Sorsby's eligibility revealed a deeper problem in college football: the NCAA is no longer the spor...
JUNE 10 • FOX SPORTS
College Football Has A Commissioner, And His Name Is 'Local Judge'

Top Storylines From FOX College Football Big Noon Saturday Games

FOX Sports announced four Big Noon Saturday games for the upcoming college football season. RJ Young breaks down the biggest storylines in e...
MAY 27 • FOX SPORTS
Top Storylines From FOX College Football Big Noon Saturday Games

2026 UFL Power Rankings: Kings, Stallions Fighting For Final Playoff Spot

FOX Sports' RJ Young offers up his latest set of UFL Power Rankings following Week 9 of the season.
MAY 26 • FOX SPORTS
2026 UFL Power Rankings: Kings, Stallions Fighting For Final Playoff Spot

2026 UFL Power Rankings: Storm Rise to No. 1, Renegades Slide

FOX Sports' RJ Young provides his updated UFL Power Rankings heading into Week 9 of the season.
MAY 18 • FOX SPORTS
2026 UFL Power Rankings: Storm Rise to No. 1, Renegades Slide

Can Michigan Get Revenge Against Oklahoma? Bold Predictions From FOX’s Saturday Slate

Can Michigan get revenge against Oklahoma? FOX Sports' RJ Young offers up three bold predictions from FOX’s loaded Saturday college football...
MAY 12 • FOX SPORTS
Can Michigan Get Revenge Against Oklahoma? Bold Predictions From FOX’s Saturday Slate

2026 UFL Power Rankings: Battlehawks Take Over Top Spot, Kings Make Big Jump

FOX Sports' RJ Young offers up his latest 2026 UFL Power Rankings following Week 7 of the season.
MAY 11 • FOX SPORTS
2026 UFL Power Rankings: Battlehawks Take Over Top Spot, Kings Make Big Jump

2026 College Football Rankings: Indiana Headlines Trio of Big Ten Teams in Top 5

With spring football in the rearview mirror, FOX Sports' RJ Young offers up his post-spring top 25 college football rankings.
MAY 11 • FOX SPORTS
2026 College Football Rankings: Indiana Headlines Trio of Big Ten Teams in Top 5

Top Storylines From the 2026 FOX College Football Friday Schedule Release

FOX Sports recently revealed its 2026 FOX college football Friday schedule. RJ Young provides the top storylines to watch.
MAY 8 • FOX SPORTS
Top Storylines From the 2026 FOX College Football Friday Schedule Release

2026 UFL Power Rankings: Defenders Stay On Top, Stallions Surge Into Contention

FOX Sports' RJ Young reveals his UFL Power Rankings after Week 6, with the Stallions climbing and the Renegades falling.
MAY 4 • FOX SPORTS
2026 UFL Power Rankings: Defenders Stay On Top, Stallions Surge Into Contention

Where Every 2026 UFL Star Played In College, Who Headlines Each Roster

FOX Sports' RJ Young rounded up where every active UFL player went to college and highlighting the stars you likely remember most.
APRIL 27 • FOX SPORTS
Where Every 2026 UFL Star Played In College, Who Headlines Each Roster

2026 UFL Power Rankings: Defenders, Storm Swap Top Spots After Week 5

FOX Sports' RJ Young reveals his UFL Power Rankings after Week 5, with the Defenders climbing and the Stallions falling.
APRIL 27 • FOX SPORTS
2026 UFL Power Rankings: Defenders, Storm Swap Top Spots After Week 5

How Ohio State Could Make NFL Draft History With Top 2026 NFL Draft Picks

FOX Sports' RJ Young breaks down how Ohio State could make NFL Draft history on Thursday with first-round picks.
APRIL 21 • FOX SPORTS
How Ohio State Could Make NFL Draft History With Top 2026 NFL Draft Picks

2026 UFL Power Rankings: Storm, Defenders Skyrocketing After Week 4

FOX Sports' RJ Young reveals his UFL Power Rankings after Week 4, with the Storm climbing and the Renegades falling.
APRIL 20 • FOX SPORTS
2026 UFL Power Rankings: Storm, Defenders Skyrocketing After Week 4

2026 UFL Power Rankings: Renegades, Storm Remain on Top After Week 3

FOX Sports' RJ Young reveals his UFL Power Rankings after Week 3, with the Defenders climbing and the Gamblers falling.
APRIL 13 • FOX SPORTS
2026 UFL Power Rankings: Renegades, Storm Remain on Top After Week 3

2026 UFL Power Rankings: Renegades, Storm Leading After Week 2

FOX Sports' RJ Young reveals his UFL Power Rankings after Week 2, with the Storm climbing and the Stallions falling.
APRIL 8 • FOX SPORTS
2026 UFL Power Rankings: Renegades, Storm Leading After Week 2
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