College Football

1. Big Ten goes conference only: What it means, what's next and what about Notre Dame?

   The Big Ten will be going to a conference-only model for all fall sports, which means no Ohio State-Oregon or Michigan-Washington. But what does it mean for the rest of the conferences and Notre Dame?

2. Which recruiting class had the best group of five-star prospects?

   The Class of 2015 had 20 five-star prospects, including Kyler Murray and Derwin James, but it comes down to quality over quantity.

3. Syracuse appoints associate AD for diversity

   Syracuse named Salatha T. Willis its associate athletic director for diversity, culture and climate this week.

4. Hancock: Process of picking CFP top 4 unaltered

   Speaking after the Big Ten's decision Thursday, executive director Bill Hancock told ESPN that the CFP will continue to use its existing protocol to determine the top four teams in the country -- at least for now.

5. Big Ten going to conference-only slate this fall

   Big Ten athletic directors and presidents have decided on moving to a conference-only model for all fall sports, including football.

6. Irish AD: On-time start to season 'less likely'

   Notre Dame AD Jack Swarbrick said his belief that the college football season will start on time has "grown more pessimistic" and that it is "less likely" with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

7. Florida, NC State schedule games for 2026, '32

   Florida and North Carolina State haven't played in football since the 1992 Gator Bowl, but the schools have set up two future matchups, with the Wolfpack hosting in 2026 and the Gators hosting in 2032.

8. ACC delaying start of fall sports until Sept. 1

   The Atlantic Coast Conference has decided to delay the start of competition in all fall sports until at least Sept. 1, the conference announced Thursday.

9. Ivy League rules out playing all sports this fall

   The Ivy League on Wednesday became the first Division I conference to say it will not hold sports this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic.

10. Pac-12 North season preview: Oregon is the Pac-12's best hope at the College Football Playoff

    Oregon is the conference's best chance at the CFP, but will the Ducks have enough to make a push? Will Stanford and/or Washington bounce back? How will Washington State fare without Mike Leach?