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A 13-hour, Mountain Dew-fueled drive and Dan Lanning's path to stardom

Why Oregon is everything Dan Lanning could have ever wanted.

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BUFFS READY TO MAKE A RUN?

Coach Prime, two superstars and lots of questions: What to expect from Colorado in Year 2

After a tantalizing start last season, the fall was quick and hard for the Buffaloes. What lies ahead in 2024?

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LOOKING FORWARD TO THE SEASON

Vince Vaughn tells McAfee he is excited for the new-look Big Ten

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THE BEST IN THE GAME

Ranking the 100 best players in college football: Defense dominates the top of the list

With relatively few established superstars, college football's top 100 players for 2024 might have some surprises.

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CFB player rank: The best of the top 5

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THE TOP PLAYERS AT EVERY POSITION

Preseason All-America team: The top players at every position

With the season fast approaching, we look at the best players in the country at every position.

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FOLLOWING A NEW PATH

How does a former No. 1 recruit end up at Boise State?

Quarterback Malachi Nelson is getting a new start in a place he never imagined he'd end up.

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REACTING TO PRESEASON AP POLL

AP Top 25 preseason poll: The biggest early-season games for every team

How good (or bad) could each Top 25 team be -- and what will be each squad's telltale game?

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Julian Lewis breaks down opening game win

Julian Lewis describes playing quarterback in the rain after tough first win of the season.

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Julian Lewis shines with 3 TDs in first game of season

USC commit Julian Lewis throws three touchdowns in the first half, leading Carrollton High School to a win over Woodward Academy.

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