On-pitch heroics and loveable personalities have skyrocketed the social media following of some footballers.

Our Yahoo fantasy football analysts give the one player they're hyped for in 2026 who has changed teams or OC.

Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; Photos: Scott Halleran / Allsport / Getty Images, USA Today Sports Editor’s note: As the World Cup continues in the United States for the first time since 1994, The Athletic is looking back at college ...

CJ Carr returns as Notre Dame's starting quarterback in 2026. The Fighting Irish passer lands at No. 13 among college football's most important players.

Six Clemson football players just landed spots in a groundbreaking new Nike NIL program celebrating 25 years of partnership. Here's what it means.

With under 50 days until the 2026 college football season kicks off, here are 50 ACC football players to keep an eye on.

The defensive line was in need of help, and if this player steps up, it will be a better unit next season.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football landed four of the top 100 players in the latest transfer portal cycle, according to a recent ranking from ESPN. The list includes three former Alabama players: defensive tackle James Smith,