College football coaches pick their top 2020 recruits
We polled 66 college football coaches and asked who they thought were the best incoming freshmen.
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8-5, 4th in SEC - West
'None of us know what's going to happen': How coaches are adapting to a spring unlike any other
College football coaches are relying on Zoom, old-school workouts and, in some cases, having backyard rodeos while adjusting to a spring upended by the coronavirus.
Crowning a champion in college football's 64-team playoff
Can Justin Fields lead Ohio State to a national title? Are Clemson or Alabama ready to reclaim their thrones? Let's find out in the final part of our college football playoff bracket.
College football's Top 25 future QB power rankings
Clemson's future at QB is bright after Trevor Lawrence. Where do college football's other power programs rank?
College Football Playoff breakdown: An early look at top contenders
Preseason projections are out, so it's time to look at the playoff path for the nation's top teams.
Who impressed at Day 5 of the NFL Combine (2:38)
Way-Too-Early Top 25: Draft declarations, coaching carousel shake up the rankings
With players making their NFL draft declarations and many programs shuffling their coaching staffs, our second Way-Too-Early Top 25 looks a lot different than a month ago, as the offseason challenges mount for defending champ LSU, among others.
Preseason college football FPI breakdown
Clemson might have fallen short in the national championship game, but for the second straight year, the Tigers enter the season as the top team according to ESPN's Football Power Index.
Which teams are poised for a CFP run next season? (1:48)
Alabama tops preseason SP+ college football rankings
The first version of SP+ rankings for 2020 has Alabama at No. 1 and is surprisingly high on Texas. Where does your team fit?
Kiffin vs. Saban highlights the 12 games we're already excited for in 2020
New quarterbacks at LSU, Alabama and Oklahoma and familiar coaches in new places have us eager to kick off the 2020 season.
Instant-impact true freshman for each Top 25 team
With the 2020 recruiting class in the books, let's take a look at which newcomers could make an immediate impact in their first season.
Complete 2020 college football recruiting grades
Now that the 2020 recruiting cycle has concluded, we rank college football's top 75 classes.
Who won and who missed out on February's signing day?
Georgia, Auburn and South Carolina all won during December's signing period. What happened during the February signing day?
Texas A&M making noise on national scale (2:38)
National signing day tracker: Live updates, news, analysis and more
We will be providing the latest recruiting news, signings, analysis and class rankings for college football's February signing period.
What to expect for college football's February signing period
While most ESPN 300 prospects signed in December, Wednesday's national signing day will greatly impact college football.
Biggest 2020 question for each Top 25 team
Can transfer QB Jamie Newman jump-start Georgia's offense? Who will play QB for Michigan? Even the best teams have questions heading into next season.
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.
Mark Schlabach ESPN Senior Writer
Texas A&M has hired former Georgia offensive coordinator James Coley as its new tight ends coach, sources told ESPN on Friday. Coley was demoted last week, after UGA coach Kirby Smart hired former Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Todd Monken to lead his offense. Coley, regarded as one of the top recruiters in the FBS, worked with A&M coach Jimbo Fisher at FSU.
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.
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.
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.
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2019 SEC Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Florida | 6-2 | 11-2 |
| Tennessee | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Kentucky | 3-5 | 8-5 |
| Missouri | 3-5 | 6-6 |
| South Carolina | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Vanderbilt | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| LSU | 8-0 | 15-0 |
| Alabama | 6-2 | 11-2 |
| Auburn | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Texas A&M | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| Mississippi State | 3-5 | 6-7 |
| Ole Miss | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Arkansas | 0-8 | 2-10 |
2019 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards235.464th
Rushing Yards159.1Tied-68th
Points For29.5152nd
Points Against22.7Tied-94th
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Jones | CB | Signed | 86 |
| Haynes King | QB-DT | Signed | 86 |
| Demond Demas | WR | Signed | 86 |
| McKinnley Jackson | DT | Signed | 84 |
| Chris Morris | OG | Signed | 84 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | B. Mann | Ray Guy Award |
| 2016 | T. Knight | Wuerffel Trophy |
| 2012 | J. Manziel | Davey O'Brien Award |
| 2012 | J. Manziel | Heisman Memorial Trophy |
| 2012 | L. Joeckel | Outland Trophy |