In a matter of just three months, Cam Ward very likely could hear his name called as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The quarterback raised his stock dramatically by taking a chance on himself, staying an extra year in college and putting up a stock-rising season with the Miami Hurricanes.

One of the wackiest seasons in college football history will end with two schools whose traditions are as old as the game itself — Ohio State and Notre Dame — playing for a national championship.

The highly publicized transfer saga involving former Wisconsin Badgers defensive back Xavier Lucas has taken a groundbreaking turn.

When Carson Beck surprised much of the college football world Thursday by entering the transfer portal, speculation quickly mounted that Miami would be the ultimate destination for the former Georgia quarterback. As it turns out, that chatter had some legs.

The 247Sports way-too-early top 25 for 2025 will be out Monday ahead of the College Football Playoff national championship game pitting Ohio State and Notre Dame. A couple of these "flash" teams will be included based on the array of early ballots submitted by our analysts.

Which teams have won the NCAA football national championship? Check out this all-time winners list for more historical context.

A top five overall prospect in the 2025 Top247 rankings, five-star Georgia defensive line enrollee Elijah Griffin capped his high school career with a strong performance during Under Armour All-America week. Here's an excerpt from his updated scouting report from Andrew Ivins, 247Sports director of scouting:

Their playoff run was further complicated by the absence of star quarterback Carson Beck, who was injured in the first half of the SEC Championship Game. Beck had entered the season as a projected top pick in the upcoming NFL draft. Following the announcement of his season-ending injury, he declared his intention to enter the draft.

Notre Dame and Ohio State fans have had to endure unprecedented travel demands throughout college football’s first 12-team playoff to reach Monday night’s national championship game.

The Wisconsin vs. Xavier Lucas saga took a significant turn on Friday night as Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger reported that Lucas is leaving for Miami without officially entering the transfer portal. Quickly, here is a recap of events: