A look at what the computers say about the nation's top teams entering fall camp next month. ESPN's Football Power Index top 25 is always one of the most opined preseason rankings because of its wide variance in comparison to others. In 2024, however, the usual suspects are at the top of the poll with a couple bluebloods and pair of darkhorses rounding out the top 10. Compared to the 247Sports post-spring rankings, this one looks vastly different toward the back end of the poll, which reflects transfer portal additions, various roster changes and conference-title perception among contenders.

College football top 25 rankings: ESPN reveals Football Power Index for 2024

Texas State

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian and his wife, Loreal, will jointly file for divorce, the couple announced on Instagram. They cited career commitments as the primary reasoning behind their split, which ends their marriage after four years. The Sarkisians were married in 2020, when Steve was on the Alabama staff as the Crimson Tide's offensive coordinator. Loreal Sarkisian, née Smith, is a former college track star and coach who competed at North Carolina A&T and served on the Florida and USC staffs following her athletic career. She is the second wife of Steve Sarkisian.

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian, wife Loreal announce divorce

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State Spartans On SI

Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith was mentored by three great college coaches through his playing and coaching careers -- Chris Petersen, Mike Riley, and Dennis Erickson.

Michigan State Coach Jonathan Smith Learned From 3 Legends

Minneapolis, MN

247Sports

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The world of college sports is changing, and at the fore-front of that is the settlement of House vs. NCAA. There is a lot of legal language to sift through to fully understand the scope of a complicated settlement process, which will means billions in backpay to former college athletes. But here's the overarching through line that will alter college football's future forever: Revenue sharing is here.

PJ Fleck confirms the "expectation" is for the Gophers to use the full revenue-share allotment in 2025

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Virginia State

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Nicole Walker (Ari Zucker) has less than a week to leave Salem once her final Days of Our Lives scene airs. A promo for next week shows EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerrigel) asking Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) if Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) knows her stepdad killed her bio dad Daniel Jonas (Shawn Christian).

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: EJ possibly blackmails Nicole into leaving Salem

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Tennessee State

Knoxville, TN

When David Sanders Jr. arrived at Tennessee on Saturday, he was greeted with a message that made it clear how important he is to the Vols. Tennessee fans painted "The Rock" to welcome the five-star offensive tackle from Providence Day School in Charlotte, N.C., who returned to Knoxville on Saturday for an unofficial visit that's expected to be his final stop before he announces his college decision.

Tennessee fans paint 'The Rock' for five-star OT David Sanders Jr.

Los Angeles, CA

This article was written by 247Sports recruiting expert Brandon Huffman. An offer from UCLA resonated loudly with Kahuku (Hawaii) 2026 linebacker Malaki Soliai-Tui. To read this full article and more, subscribe now — SALE: 30% off first year. Get access to this article and all of the in-depth coverage from...

Bruin Offer Resonates With 2026 LB Malaki Soliai-Tui

Provo, UT

BYU Cougars On SI

Since the beginning of BYU athletics, many fans have wondered where athletics at BYU fits within the overall mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day

BYU President Shane Reese Says Football Helps Mission of University 'Shine'

Seattle, WA

Washington Huskies On SI

The former Utah edge rusher coaches all defensive linemen in Montlake.

UW Coach Comparison: Kaufusi Does Work of Two Men for Husky Football Team

Indiana State

Bloomington, IN

First-year Indiana coach Curt Cignetti made a splash at Big Ten Media Days with a raw, unfiltered preview of his debut season with the Hoosiers, which comes with tremendous excitement after his stellar tenure at James Madison. Cignetti looked ahead to one game in particular — the cross-country trip to UCLA — as an opportunity to make a statement in the expanded Big Ten.

Indiana's Curt Cignetti warns Big Ten opponents ahead of debut season: 'We got a job to do'

Pullman, WA

Washington State Cougars On SI

The future is uncertain for Washington State football, to say the very least.

Ranking the Best Conference Landing Spots for WSU Football Moving Forward

Utah State

Salt Lake City, UT

Utah Utes On SI

The San Diego signal-caller making the rounds before deciding on his future

2026 three-star QB Brady Palmer "impressed" with unofficial visit at Utah

Waco, TX

Baylor added a second prospect to their 2026 recruiting class Saturday when Top247 Honey Grove (Tex.) athlete Ryelan Morris announced his commitment to the Bears. Morris made his decision during a weekend visit with Baylor for their VIB Junior Day event, where the majority of their 2025 recruiting class was in attendance, as well as the program's only other 2026 commitment, Davis Penn.

2026 Top247 athlete Ryelan Morris commits to Baylor

Oregon State

Eugene, OR

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The Oregon Ducks are still a cult of personality years after Chip Kelly walked out the door. Head coach Dan Lanning wants to seamlessly transition his program into the Big Ten in 2024. A now-famous giant inflatable duck was seen in Indianapolis at Big Ten media days this week. They sent the ...

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning reveals hilarious plan to 'travel that duck' throughout 2024 season

Rosemont, IL

ROSEMONT, Ill. (BVM) – College football will have a different look in 2024, particularly in the Big Ten which will now be an 18-team conference with the additions of Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington. The addition of those former Pac-12 squads will add even more talent to what is...

Ranking each Big Ten starting QB for the 2024 football season

Georgia State

Football again made a move in the 247Sports Composite team recruiting rankings for the 2025 class Saturday after landing another of its top defensive targets. The Vols jumped back into the top 10 after four-star safety Lagonza Hayward of Toombs County High School in Lyons, Ga., announced his commitment to Tennessee, picking the Vols over Florida and Georgia.

Hayward helps Vols jump back into top 10 in team recruiting rankings

Arizona State

Tucson, AZ

Kapolei (Hawaii) offensive lineman Javian Goo found exactly what he was looking for with Arizona. Goo visited hometown Hawaii as well as Oregon State, but a visit to Arizona sandwiched between those two schools won him over. "The biggest reason would probably be the culture they have there," said Goo....

OL Javian Goo found what he was looking for at Arizona

Oregon Ducks On SI

Analyzing what Oregon Ducks Football’s Big Ten teams had to say about the new West Coast team additions and the Ducks during the final Big Ten Media Day.

Everything Big Ten Teams Said About Oregon Ducks On Final Big Ten Football Media Day

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ICYMI: DawgmanRadio Interviews At B1G Media Days

During all three days of the Big Ten Media Days, Dawgman's Kim Grinolds was able to talk to several interesting guests. Obviously, he talked with head...

ICYMI: DawgmanRadio Interviews At B1G Media Days

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