The 20 best college football games of 2019
Here are the games that entertained us, defined the national title race and gave us classic finishes we won't soon forget.
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2020 Schedule
12-2, 1st in Big 12
Sooners assistant McNeill leaving to care for dad
Ruffin McNeill is stepping down as Oklahoma's assistant head coach and outside linebackers coach to help care for his 85-year-old father in North Carolina, the school announced Thursday.
Trevor Lawrence leads the 2020 Way-Too-Early All-America team
The season just ended, but we're already picking the best of the best for 2020, including Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence and LSU receiver Ja'Marr Chase.
Eight bowl hot takes we're most likely to regret in 2020
Are there any bowl stories worth buying? We break down what to expect for next season now that the 2019 season has ended.
What QB Brock Vandagriff's commitment means for Georgia
Georgia landed a commitment from Brock Vandagriff, the No. 2 QB prospect in 2021, a move that impacts several other college football programs.
Hurts honors Bama, Oklahoma with double-sided helmet for Senior Bowl (0:20)
QB Hurts: No regrets on transfer to OU from Tide
Jalen Hurts said he would not change any decision or move from his college career, including his transfer from Alabama to play his final season at Oklahoma.
Meet the 2020 breakout players for each top 25 team
These are the players, led by No. 1 Clemson's WR Joe Ngata, who are expected to make big leaps next season.
What has happened in college football recruiting since signing day?
Most ESPN 300 prospects signed their letters of intent on December's signing day. But college football's recruiting landscape has changed since.
LSU finishes No. 1 in AP Top 25 for third time
LSU finished No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the third time in school history, with Clemson No. 2 and Ohio State No. 3. Georgia was fourth and Oregon was fifth. Florida was sixth and Oklahoma, which made the playoff, was seventh. Alabama finished eighth.
Way-Too-Early Top 25: Where do LSU, Clemson land?
It's never too early to take a look at the top 25 for next season, right? Right. Here's our first take on next season after LSU wrapped up its national title.
WR Howard transferring from UCLA to Oklahoma
Wide receiver Theo Howard announced Thursday on Instagram that he is transferring to Oklahoma.
12 things we're already excited about for the 2020 season
Will we get a Trevor Lawrence vs. Justin Fields rematch? Which team could be the next LSU? These are the games, storylines and players we can't wait to see.
Think playoff rankings bring drama? Look back at 1973, when six CFB powers went undefeated
How do you settle it when Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma and Penn State all were unbeaten heading into bowls?
Georgia lands No. 6 overall prospect Washington
Several other ESPN 300 prospects committed to Arizona State, Colorado, Oregon and Oklahoma at the Under Armour All-America Game on Thursday.
Oklahoma commit throws shade at Texas (0:33)
No. 2 QB recruit in '21 decommits from Sooners
ESPN Junior 300 quarterback Brock Vandagriff announced he was no longer committed to Oklahoma.
The Bear's stand, Montana's soup and why Jan. 1, 1979 was the greatest bowl day ever
All in one legendary bowl weekend: Alabama's goal-line stand for a national title, Woody Hayes' punch, Notre Dame's chicken soup and USC's phantom touchdown.
Bowl season daily: LSU routs Clemson for national title
Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow led No. 1 LSU to a 42-25 victory over Clemson in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
CFB Pod: Recapping the CFP semifinals and previewing the national championship
Ivan Maisel, Andrea Adelson and David Hale kick off the podcast by looking back at the College Football Playoff semifinals, talking about LSU's ability to demoralize the other team, Oklahoma's defense having no answers for the Tigers, why Ohio State lost the game before the targeting call and how Clemson doesn't get rattled. Then the gang looks ahead to the national championship (12:30), getting into how Clemson's defensive line is not at dominant as last season, the necessity of pressuring Joe Burrow, LSU's renewed defensive dynamic and Trevor Lawrence showcasing his next-level running ability. Finally, Ivan, Andrea and David express concern over the increasing gap between the haves and have-nots in college football (27:58).
Recruits to watch at the Under Armour All-America Game
Several top high school football prospects are expected to announce their college decisions at Thursday's Under Armour All-America Game.
Oklahoma receiver Lamb declares for NFL draft
Sooners wide receiver CeeDee Lamb announced Sunday on Twitter his declaration for the 2020 NFL draft.
'I don't see how a defense can stop us': LSU looks ready for a championship party
LSU's Heisman winner and the rest of the Tigers' offense dismantled Oklahoma to set up a trip to New Orleans for the CFP championship game.
Hurts' career ends in blowout loss to LSU
Oklahoma's Jalen Hurts had hoped to deliver a national championship when he transferred from Alabama, but LSU delivered a knockout punch.
Moss catches Burrow's 6th TD of first half (1:05)
2019 Big 12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 8-1 | 12-2 |
| Baylor | 8-1 | 11-3 |
| Texas | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Oklahoma State | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Kansas State | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Iowa State | 5-4 | 7-6 |
| West Virginia | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| TCU | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Texas Tech | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Kansas | 1-8 | 3-9 |
2019 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards297.418th
Rushing Yards240.214th
Points For42.117th
Points Against24.5
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2019 Polls & Rankings
| CFP RANKINGS | AP | COACHES |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | 6 |
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Grimes | OLB | Committed | 86 |
| Andrew Raym | OT | Signed | 84 |
| Michael Henderson | ATH | Signed | 84 |
| Nathan Anderson | OT | Signed | 84 |
| Bryson Washington | S | Signed | 83 |