The 2026 NFL Playoffs move into the championship round with the Denver Broncos hosting the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game while the Seattle Seahawks welcome the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game.

Fernando Mendoza has made it official. Less than a week after leading Indiana to the first national championship in school history, the Heisman Trophy winning quarterback has declared that he is entering the 2026 NFL Draft. And he made the announcement as only he can, posting the news to LinkedIn:

UGA‑trained coach Mike Macdonald has led Seattle to its best season in years. His Georgia roots, Ravens success and “Dark Side” defense fuel his rapid NFL rise.

The Shrine Bowl serves as the unofficial launch to NFL Draft season. Which prospects will scouts be tracking in Frisco, Texas?

Here is the full list of the candidates for this year's top awards

The NFL playoffs continue this Sunday and we asked USA TODAY Sports' staff for their top picks to win the AFC and NFC championship games.

The deadline to enter the 2026 NFL draft has passed, and some college football teams have received tremendously good news about a key player.

Let’s be clear: Getting Harbaugh was as good as the Giants could have done. It’s their best hire since landing Tom Coughlin in 2004. The Giants can only hope for similar results from Harbaugh.