State of the Group of 5: The challenges facing smaller conferences While Boise State made this year’s playoff, the challenges the Group of 5 faces are bigger than ever.

Power Rankings: Five different conferences represented in top 5 ESPN writers rank the best teams in college football after Week 7 of the 2023 season.

Conferences Are Changing. The Sport Is, Too. This season is the last before new-look leagues and an expanded playoff will make the sport feel much different. And possible federal mandates requiring revenue sharing could bring structural change.