College football mock draft

It's time to trim 120 to 40 as ESPN.com writers draft their top programs.

Big 12, SEC continue to dominate

With spring practices over, and the start of the season less than four months away, it's time to take a look at the revised way-too-early 2009 Top 25.

Six teams vying for BCS title game

The revised Top 25 is out, but which teams are the legit contenders for BCS bowl games?

BYU v Utah SALT LAKE CITY - NOVEMBER 22: Paul Kruger #11 of the Utah Utes returns an interception against the BYU Cougarsat Rice-Eccles Stadium on November 22, 2008 in Salt...

OU moves past Texas in revised Top 25

With signing day over and early departures for the NFL set, it's time to take a look at the revised way-too-early 2009 Top 25.

Smith to leave Utah for draft

Utah junior cornerback Sean Smith will declare for the NFL draft, a person close to Smith said Monday.

Kruger leaves Utah after perfect season

Utah sophomore defensive end Paul Kruger will forgo his final two years of college eligibility and enter the NFL Draft.

Champion Gators claim top spot in early look at 2009 Top 25

Out with the old and bring in the new in 2009? Not quite. Mark Schlabach has unveiled an early Top 25 and finds some familiar names at the top.

Best in class

Breaking down the season's top nonconference college football games.

Chat with Sean Smith

...Tuesday, NFL prospect and former Utah CB Sean Smith will stop by to chat about the NFL draft, his experience at the NFL combine and his time with the Utes. Smith helped spark Utah to...

Chat with Paul Kruger

...Tuesday, NFL prospect and former Utah DE Paul Kruger will stop by to chat about the NFL draft, his experience at the NFL combine and his time with the Utes. Kruger was a big part...

Friend's suicide tempers Smith's drive

Alex Smith's life took a terrible turn in 2008, when he learned of the suicide of his best friend, David Edwards. The 49ers QB tells Jeffri Chadiha how he has coped and become a better competitor while coping with the grief.

Smith reworks last 2 years of deal

Quarterback Alex Smith is staying with the San Francisco 49ers after agreeing to restructure his contract.

UCLA's signing day: Heartbreaker or great day for Bruins?

When you're UCLA and you're competing against USC for the nation's top talent, signing day could be a great day or a crusher, writes Bruce Feldman.

Friday's Mailbag

Lots of feedback from the Monday preseason top 10 list to lead this week's mailbag: From Justin in NYC: How could you possibly leave the Irish out...