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Big questions for seven CFP contenders and two rebuilding powers
Spring practices are wrapping up around the country. We attempt to answer pressing issues for some of 2024's top contenders.
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FROM SMALL TOWN TO THE BIG STAGE
The meteoric, improbable and perhaps-never-to-be-duplicated rise of Quinyon Mitchell
In an era of NIL and transfers, is Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell one of the last non-power-conference top draft picks?
TRANSFER PORTAL
Ranking the 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.
Best fits for 10 intriguing transfers: Why Clemson, LSU, Miami make sense
Where would the top players shine brightest? Tom Luginbill breaks them down.
MANNING ON THE RISE
McAfee predicts a bright future for Arch Manning
SPRING SEASON
College football spring games: Intriguing newcomers, position battles
Newcomers and breakout players look to make a name for themselves, while others fight for a starting position role.
Colorado
NCAAF
Tracking all the players leaving Colorado football this spring
A look at the Buffaloes' defections since the transfer portal opened on April 16.
Top Headlines
- LSU running back Emery enters transfer portal
- Michigan State DT Harmon enters transfer portal
- Iowa quarterback D. Hill enters transfer portal
- Sources: Buffs' Edwards to enter transfer portal
- Judge orders FSU, ACC to mediation to settle suit
- Ole Miss adds Canes RB Parrish to transfer haul
- DL Toia to remain at UCLA after portal flirtation
- Ranking: Top players in the transfer portal
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