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2 days ago | cbssports.com | Shehan Jeyarajah |Brad Crawford |John Talty

LSU and SMU are set to play a nonconference series for the first time in the history of both programs, the schools jointly announced on Monday. The pair will play in Baton Rouge on Sept. 2, 2028, and return to Dallas on Sept. 1, 2029. The battle is the first for the two programs since 1934, when LSU and SMU tied 14-14 in Baton Rouge. The Mustangs won the only other matchup between the schools in 1922 with a 51-0 victory in Dallas. Needless to say, college football has changed substantially since then.

2 days ago | 247sports.com | Brad Crawford

Notre Dame's full home schedule is official. Notre Dame's finalized home schedule with kickoff times for the 2025 season. The Fighting Irish play one of the most competitive slates in the country coming off of their playoff berth under Marcus Freeman.

2 days ago | 247sports.com | Brad Crawford

When you're signed as an elite level recruit, gone are the days of development and waiting your turn at the nation's top programs. There's 10 true freshmen — and a bounty of others — generating considerable hype ahead of the 2025 season, including several five-stars expected to be early-impact candidates at their respective programs.

2 days ago | 247sports.com | Brad Crawford

LSU coach Brian Kelly has much to prove during college football's 2025 season and is one of the hottest seats in the country, according to insider Bruce Feldman. Despite a gargantuan buyout, Kelly needs to win big this fall and take the Tigers to the College Football Playoff or the campaign would be deemed a disappointment. LSU has the No. 1 transfer portal class in college football this cycle and convinced quarterback Garrett Nussmeier to return rather than enter the 2025 NFL Draft.

2 days ago | 247sports.com | Brad Crawford

The rookie quarterback is taking notes following the 2025 NFL Draft. Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is not focused on negative opinions following his fall in the 2025 NFL Draft and has one goal during rookie minicamp this month — put his best foot forward in competition against fellow draft pick, Dillon Gabriel. Sanders was asked about his message to critics and doubters over the weekend after his first practice in the NFL.