How each top 25 team wins the national title
Feel like celebrating next January? Here's what each of the nation's best teams needs to win it all next season.
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2020 Schedule
14-1, 1st in ACC - Atlantic
Clemson gets four commitments for 2021 class
Clemson had a successful junior day this weekend, landing commitments from ESPN Junior 300 prospects Korey Foreman, Jake Briningstool, Beaux Collins and Cade Denhoff in the 2021 class.
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.
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.
NFL draft deadline: College football's winners and losers
Now that underclassmen have decided whether to stay in college or go pro, we examine which schools benefited the most and which ones lost out.
CFB Pod: Negandhi talks Senior Bowl with Jim Nagy, LSU with Ivan Maisel
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast talking to executive director of the Reese's Senior Bowl Jim Nagy about the process of inviting players, how they divvy up snaps for the six quarterbacks, his best advice for the players (11:50), the scene in Mobile surrounding the game and two players he's excited to watch on Saturday. Then Ivan Maisel joins the show to discuss where LSU stands among the best modern-era teams (20:51), Joe Burrow's place among the best modern-era quarterbacks, Travis Etienne and Chuba Hubbard returning to school, and the top teams heading into the 2020 season (35:51).
College football's 100 best games of 2019: 100-81
From LSU vs. Clemson to Mary Hardin-Baylor vs. Hardin-Simmons, this is the first installment of the games that captivated and confounded in 2019.
Clemson LB Simmons declares for 2020 NFL draft
Isaiah Simmons led the Tigers with 107 total tackles, eight sacks and 16 tackles for a loss last season.
Hold that, Tiger: RB Etienne staying at Clemson
Clemson junior Travis Etienne, rated as the No. 4 draft-eligible running back by ESPN, will return for his senior season. He has rushed for 4,038 yards in his three seasons with the Tigers.
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.
Clemson backup QB Brice intends to transfer
Backup quarterback Chase Brice plans to transfer from Clemson after throwing for 1,023 yards and 9 TDs over the past two seasons. He will have immediate eligibility as a graduate transfer.
The Right Time: Spencer Hall on why Saban is replaceable, but Dabo/Ed aren't
Bomani and Spencer Hall look back on the National Championship and examine just what a perfect storm LSU's miraculous season was (1:17). They also get into why what Clemson has accomplished is just as unique (17:29), Odell's $100 handshakes post-game (28:39), coach Ed Orgeron's ties with the Governor's office in Louisiana (37:05), the chances we'll see Bobby Petrino back in CFB (45:24) and more. Plus, why Eminem was the last person in the world to "get" the internet (1:02:02).
CFB Pod: Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi recap the national championship
Kirk Herbstreit, David Pollack and Kevin Negandhi kick off the podcast by discussing LSU's win over Clemson in the national championship, the team's legacy, Joe Burrow's mind working at 5G speeds (13:18), Odell Beckham Jr. handing out cash on the field, who will be the top teams in 2020 (20:35), how Clemson moves forward (35:00) and Pollack's new endorsement deal he tried to hide from the gang (44:43).
Final SP+ rankings for 2019 college football season
Now that the college football season is officially over, it's time to look at the final SP+ rankings. And don't get mad, but LSU is not No. 1.
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.
Clemson receiver Higgins opting for NFL draft
Tee Higgins, who led Clemson with 1,167 yards receiving and 13 touchdown catches as a junior, will enter the NFL draft, he said. He is rated as the No. 19 prospect by ESPN's Mel Kiper.
2019-20 College Football All-Bowl Team
From Joe Burrow to Jeff Okudah, these are the players who performed best during bowl season.
Bourbon Street, Burreaux and the Bayou: How a city and state rallied for their Tigers
The Louisiana Purchase. The Battle of New Orleans. The creation of jazz. ... And Monday night's national championship game. It isn't an overstatement to say LSU's backyard win over Clemson was one of the biggest events in Louisiana history.
What is the future for Clemson? (2:30)
'We're going to be back': Clemson and Trevor Lawrence are ready for next season
The Tigers see a bright future for the program despite Monday's struggles against LSU.
Lawrence on CFP loss: 'Just wasn't my night' (1:03)
Burrow's six-TD performance leads LSU to national title (2:16)
FiveThirtyEight: LSU Delivers A Little Piece Of History
An overhauled, high-scoring offensive machine introduced by an outsider. A head coach in his fourth season and an unexpected, undefeated title run.
Dabo: The better team won Monday (2:54)
2019 ACC Standings
| ATLANTIC | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson | 8-0 | 14-1 |
| Louisville | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Wake Forest | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| Florida State | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Boston College | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Syracuse | 2-6 | 5-7 |
| NC State | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| COASTAL | CONF | OVR |
| Virginia | 6-2 | 9-5 |
| Virginia Tech | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Miami | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Pittsburgh | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| North Carolina | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Duke | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-6 | 3-9 |
2019 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards288.323rd
Rushing Yards240.413th
Points For43.971st
Points Against10.6
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2019 Polls & Rankings
| CFP RANKINGS | AP | COACHES |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 2 |
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Bresee | DT | Signed | 92 |
| Myles Murphy | DE | Signed | 90 |
| DeMarkcus Bowman | RB | Signed | 87 |
| D.J. Uiagalelei | QB-PP | Signed | 86 |
| Tre Williams | DT | Signed | 86 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | I. Simmons | Dick Butkus Award |
| 2018 | C. Ferrell | Ted Hendricks Award |
| 2018 | C. Wilkins | Campbell Trophy |
| 2017 | T. Elliott | Frank Broyles Award |
| 2016 | D. Watson | Davey O'Brien Award |