Author: Erick Smith, USA TODAY

The book has closed on the 2020 college football season, so it’s time to start thinking ahead. An early look at the top 25 teams in the 2021 season.

The night was historic for Alabama as Nick Saban won his seventh national title in a defeat of Ohio State in the College Football Playoff title game.

DeVonta Smith made history as the first wide receiver in 29 years to win the Heisman Trophy ahead of Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Buckeyes athletics director Gene Smith says team’s goal is to play Jan. 11, but adds, ‘This is COVID, man. Who knows what tomorrow is gonna bring?’

Alabama is back in the College Football Playoff championship game for the fifth time after beating Notre Dame 31-14 in the Rose Bowl.

In less than a week the College Football Playoff field and bowl game lineup will be revealed. A look at our bowl projections entering the final week.

The Pac-12 title game changed Monday when Washington was forced to drop out and was replaced by Oregon as the South division participant to face USC.

The top of the College Football Playoff rankings look familiar with Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State in the first four positions.