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Ranking the 50 best players in the college football transfer portal
We're ranking the best players in the portal by past production and potential to contribute to a new team.
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Impact newcomers for top 25 teams
Which transfers have taken over starting jobs? Which five-star recruits have shined this spring?
TOP HEADLINES
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SC FEATURED
Utah State's Blake Anderson finds his purpose after tragedy
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LONGHORNS LONGING FOR TITLE
'He did things a lot differently': How Steve Sarkisian and Texas look to make a run at the national title
With three straight top-5 recruiting classes, Sark finally has the Longhorns where he wants them: deep and dangerous.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL RECRUITING
Meet the five-stars, top QBs and best player at each position in the 2026 ESPN Junior 300
As we look ahead to the top junior recruits in 2026, these are the players you need to know.
Four schools off to hot starts in 2026 college football recruiting
It's a long way until the class of 2026 hits the field, but some schools are locking up the junior class's top recruits.
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THE TRASH-TALKING TRANSFER
Is Cameron Ward the next great Miami quarterback?
The trash-talking transfer from Washington State is the kind of passer the Hurricanes haven't had in years.
Mario Cristobal shares excitement about Cam Ward
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THE REPLACEMENTS
Who will fill the shoes of those picked in the first round of the NFL draft?
Who will take over for the names called last Thursday? Our experts give you a look at who could fill those roles.
Top Headlines
- ACC told to provide Clemson with ESPN deal docs
- Ex-coach Riley joins CFP selection committee
- ESPN's No. 38 recruit LB Wyatt commits to Oregon
- Sources: NCAA could pay $2.7B in antitrust suits
- Smart money: UGA makes Kirby first $13M coach
- Coach Prime, son belittle CU transfer, FCS player
- Bowl leaders hope for CBA to help lower opt-outs
- ESPN Junior 300 recruiting rankings
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