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Ranking college football's best defenders, from game wreckers to shutdown corners
Whittling the list of the top pass rushers, linebackers and secondary men down to 10 was no easy task.

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Ranking CFB's top running backs: Who are the best of a strong group?
Kewan Lacy, Mark Fletcher Jr. and a host of others are in the running for the top of our list.

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Previewing the SEC
Can Georgia (or another SEC team) get its national title swagger back?

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LATEST IN SORSBY SAGA
Wetzel: NFL's denial of Sorsby sends the right message

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So, no supplemental draft for Sorsby? Answering five questions on his options


'YES THERE'S MOORE!'
Oregon QB Dante Moore on Tokyo billboards ahead of showcase

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NEXT GENERATION OF STARS
2027 recruiting class rankings: Texas A&M strengthens hold on top spot

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Five-star analysis: How the No. 2 player in the country fits at Texas


BATTLE OF TITANS
Who's up next in the Big Ten? Oregon? USC? Projections, storylines for all 18 teams

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