USA TODAY Sports evaluated the résumés of new FBS coaches and gave each hire a letter grade based on immediate fit and chance for long-term success.
Author: Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY
Top 10 Heisman Trophy candidates for 2023 starts with Caleb Williams, Drake Maye
The race for the 2022 Heisman Trophy is over, so it is time to start looking ahead to 2023. An early look at the top 10 candidates for next year.
Making the case for each Heisman Trophy finalist and predictions for where each will finish
Four Heisman Trophy finalists will head to New York and one will win college football’s top individual award. A look at the case for each candidates.
What makes successful college football coaching hire? A look at Power Five hires finds key traits
Can you predict college football coaching success? A look at Power Five hires from 2018-21 found four key traits that predict positive results.
College Football Playoff rankings winners and losers: A high for Ohio State and low for Alabama
The final College Football Playoff rankings of the season brought positives for some teams and negatives for others. A look at the winners and losers.
Who makes the semifinals? Our College Football Playoff prediction
All the games have been played and now it’s up to the College Football Playoff committee to pick the teams for the playoff. Our semifinal predictions.
Week 14 college football winners and losers: TCU still in playoff spot even with loss
Championship weekend in college football produced highs and lows for several teams. A look at the winners and losers from Week 14.
USC’s shocking loss to Utah in Pac-12 championship throws College Football Playoff into chaos
USC’s 47-24 loss brings late-in-the-day chaos to the playoff, setting up a comparison between the two-loss Trojans and No. 5 Ohio State.
Report card time: Letter grades for every first-year college football coach
The end of the regular season means it’s report card time for college football coaches in the first year of their program. Here are the grades:
It’s official: College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams for 2024 season
This expansion will increase the number and variety of college football teams capable of winning the Bowl Subdivision national championship.