Did ESPN lobby for College Football Playoff to dump New Year's Eve? Hell yes

ESPN suffered incredible ratings drops from Year One of the CFP to Year Two. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2arlVuz

Ben Miles, son of LSU coach Les Miles, commits to Nebraska

The son of the LSU coach will make his own way, outside Baton Rouge. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2aeao0q

Recruiting Week in Review: Bama, Auburn add offensive talent

Who won the week on the nation’s recruiting trail? Two SEC rivals continued to load up on offensive talent.

Report: Baylor silenced rape victims by threatening to tell parents of alcohol use

Baylor allegedly found other ways to silence rape victims without investigating their claims. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2aJ5jzA via

College football's 10 most intriguing point spreads from Las Vegas in Week 1

We take a look at some games' intangibles that may make those point spreads break some gamblers' hearts. And

North Dakota State severely limits media access to team in controversial new policy

The Bison are only allowing media that have purchased television rights to access to the Bisons' during games. from

WATCH: Nebraska's touching tribute to former punter Sam Foltz

Foltz died on Sunday with former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler after working at a kicking clinic. from Sporting

USC players answer the question: Is Notre Dame or UCLA the Trojans' bigger rival?

USC is about to hurt someone's feelings. Question is, which team? from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2alPjEf via

11 FBS teams that could shake up everything in Week 1

No week creates quite as many knee-jerk reaction as Week 1, and there are a handful of teams that

Former Texas A&M player Antonio Armstrong, wife reportedly killed by teenage son

Antonio Armstrong was an All-American linebacker for Texas A&M in 1994. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2ak0zhv via

Texas A&M does great job of insulting women at 'Chalk Talk' for women

The reworked lyrics to Texas A&M's fight song were positively 1950s — but that's probably unfair to the 1950s.

Are these Michigan's new football uniforms?

It seems like Michigan's uniforms were released a little sooner than expected. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2ahOShp via

Steve Spurrier rejoining Gators as official 'ambassador'

Steve Spurrier was announced Friday as "Ambassador and Consultant" to Florida's football program. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2aPzVig via

Big 12 plans decision on expansion before 2016 football season, report says

A decision as quickly as the end of August could conceivably allow the new member schools to play football

Griping over College Football Playoff New Year's Eve games was just silly

Fans made far too much of a big deal about College Football Playoff games on New Year's Eve. from

Because of the NCAA, Syracuse couldn't raise money for a cancer-stricken child

Zakh Mahoney was going to cut his hair and donate the proceeds. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2ar5hOU via

Fired Baylor employee seeks Pepper Hamilton report

The former assistant AD says he was never given a reason for his dismissal in the wake of the

College Football Playoff deserves a nice round of applause

The College Football Playoff moved the semifinals from New Year's Eve after watching the ratings drop last season. It's

College Football Playoff does the smart thing and moves bowls from New Year's Eve

The CFB Playoff listened to the complaints and will no longer have bowl games on New Year's Eve. from

Tim Tebow credits 'father figure' Urban Meyer for his own interest in coaching

Tim Tebow has his backup plans in place in case he never gets another shot in the NFL. from

A ‘superhero’ linebacker? Northwestern’s Anthony Walker fits script

Walker could've picked Miami over Northwestern. Four years later, he's an All-American linebacker with a bright NFL future and

WATCH: Jim Harbaugh looks like he can help Cubs' bullpen

Harbaugh showed off his pitching skills at Wrigley Field. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2aiVk2l via

Will Muschamp mentions Dabo Swinney's wife while ribbing rival coach

Muschamp, now at South Carolina, has been known to make an interesting comment now and again, but nothing like

Former Alabama WR Tyrone Prothro may get second chance at NFL future

Prothro will also be reunited with former Alabama coach Mike Shula, the Panthers' offensive coordinator. from Sporting News RSS

Mark Dantonio is OK not being called No. 1 — he knows better

The Michigan State coach knows his team, so he doesn't care what everybody else is saying about its potential.

LSU kicker remembers 'amazing friends' Sam Foltz, Mike Sadler

Colby Delahoussaye was the only survivor in a car wreck that killed Nebraska punter Sam Foltz and former Michigan

Ohio State’s talent show makes it favorite in Big Ten East

Urban Meyer has a young Ohio State team this season, but it's a talented young Ohio State team. from

Mississippi State's Jeffery Simmons pleads no contest for hitting woman

Jeffery Simmons was facing charges stemming from a video that emerged in March showing him punching a woman on

Iowa State football player walks away after being hit by car

Don't expect Chase Allen to be shy about going over the middle after he has already walked away from

WATCH: Marcus Vick runs from cops, held at gunpoint in April incident

The younger brother of NFL veteran Michael Vick has had a long list of legal problems. from Sporting News

James Franklin makes two-fold by talking ‘negative recruiting’

There’s positive energy within the program at Penn State. That’s why Franklin shouldn’t be talking about negative recruiting. from

Realignment remorse: Biggest losers from the conference-shifting revolution

If they could do it all over again, more than a few schools would probably choose not to change

Georgia's Nick Chubb closer to starting than Sony Michel, Kirby Smart says

The two tailbacks are recovering from separate injuries that put them in question for Georgia's season opener against North

Lovie Smith has a lot of work to do if Illinois is going to be 'Chicago's team'

The Illini have to be Chicago’s team, because right now a lot other schools can make that argument. Northwestern,

James Franklin stirs up controversy with 'negative recruiting' accusations

A few weeks ago to the Reading Eagle, Penn State coach James Franklin insinuated that other schools — namely

Oklahoma RB Joe Mixon sued by female student he punched in 2014

Amelia Molitor seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages related to the incident in which she suffered broken bones in

Jim Harbaugh and Michigan’s magical, millennial, marketable machine

Jim Harbaugh is a football man through and through. His second season at the University of Michigan is likely

Penn State head coach James Franklin ready to help exorcise Nittany Lion demons

The third year head coach looks at the 2016 football season as "Year 1." But does Franklin feel the

Baylor will pay Jim Grobe $1.25 million for 2016, report says

Grobe's pay is one-fourth what the ousted Art Briles would've made as Bears coach. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2a8zKwh

Treon Harris transferring from Florida

Harris was set to make the position change from quarterback to wide receiver this season. from Sporting News RSS

Clemson dominates 2016 ACC Football Kickoff Preseason Poll

The 2016 ACC Kickoff wrapped up Friday, and its preseason poll was released Monday. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2a8XjZe

Recruiting: Buckeyes continue to stockpile talent

Here are the nation's top stories from around the recruiting trail. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2a8wqVj via

College punters Sam Foltz, Mike Sadler killed in car accident

Two of the nation's prized college football players were killed in a car accident. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2a6IeaD

Lou Holtz say he's not a racist, stands by views on immigrants

Lou Holtz says some of his comments on immigration were jokes — but not all of them. from Sporting

FSU has cleaned house off the field, now what happens to Seminoles on it?

Jimbo Fisher had a lot of work to do at Florida State — cleaning house while reconstructing the Seminoles'

Iowa DT has chilling incident with police while playing Pokemon Go

A game of Pokemon Go almost ended with a scary incident for Iowa football player Faith Ekakitie. from Sporting

WATCH: FSU's Dalvin Cook struggles at Fruit Ninja

Cook has a surprising lack of hand-eye coordination for an elite college running back. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2aaL2Vh

Florida State's Dalvin Cook will again be a pest for defenses

The Florida State running back wasn't named a Heisman Trophy finalist the past two years, but this season could

Georgia Southern vacates three wins after NCAA investigation

The Eagles will vacate two games from 2013 and one from 2014 after the NCAA found a coach illegally

Clemson has even better shot at perfection this season

The Tigers and their goal of perfection aren't going anywhere in 2016. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2al2zbF via

Family matters: It's time Big 12 members recognize they need each other

Members of the Big 12 Conference need each other more than they realize. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2a0zrWv via

BYU open to football-only membership in Big 12, AD says

BYU would still prefer all-sports entry and says its no-Sunday-games policy won't be a problem. from Sporting News RSS

Houston gets support for Big 12 bid from fellow in-state school

Incoming Tech president Lawrence Schovanec welcomed the thought of Houston joining the Big 12. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2af6G9s

Florida linebacker helped unconscious woman in sexual assault

Gators linebacker Christian Garcia was taking out the trash from the bar when he noticed the assault. from Sporting

The face of college football? It's Deshaun Watson, of course

The Clemson QB has done a lot, but there remains a lot left for him. "We have the potential

Clemson’s rebuilt defense will lean on senior leadership

Dabo Swinney and his staff are working to replacing seven defensive starters. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2amhYLu via

Clemson linebacker Ben Boulware's outfit rocked ACC Kickoff

Junior Ben Boulware rocked a salmon tie and white pants at the ACC Kickoff in Charlotte on Friday. from

Without kickoffs, Alabama would not have won the National Championship

The ACC Kickoff in Charlotte heard many opinions on the idea of ridding kickoff, and there seemed to be

Notre Dame's 'Shamrock Series' uniforms are ... interesting

Check out the big reveal of the uniforms the Fighting Irish will wear in their game against Army from

UCF's Tristan Payton helps catch man spying on cheerleaders

Wide receiver Tristan Payton helped police chase down a man who was spying on a group of teenaged cheerleaders

UNC's Larry Fedora apologizes to female reporter for sexist remark

UNC coach Larry Fedora brought in the reporter's gender after she asked a question about cornerback Des Lawrence. from

Alabama AD Bill Battle hopes to return soon after cancer treatments

He has completed a recent round of treatment for multiple myeloma and hopes to return to work soon on

ACC likely to revisit championship in Charlotte this fall, commissioner says

The ACC kept its football title game in Charlotte despite HB2 but will continue to look at things after

Why Mark Richt is poised to win — and win big — at Miami

It might seem crazy to say, but Richt might face less pressure to win a national championship at his

Miami's Brad Kaaya can be best quarterback in ACC

The third-year starter has what it takes to go down in history. He's already halfway there. from Sporting News

Don’t worry, football in Virginia should be just fine under new coaches

Virginia Tech is replacing a legend in Frank Beamer, and Virginia hasn’t finished a season ranked in the AP

Georgia Tech's Justin Thomas plans to push young team to 'step up' this season

Georgia Tech quarterback Justin Thomas will lead another young team this season. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29Yphna via

Louisiana brewery honors LSU, creates 'Bayou Bengal' beer

Bayou Bengal is Tin Roof's honorary beer named for the LSU Tigers. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2afX6mw via

Bylaw suggests Hugh Freeze penalty could be less severe than expected

Hugh Freeze has denied any intentional wrongdoing and has called the violations "mistakes." from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2ayih2f via

Cincinnati coach Tommy Tuberville claims he 'caught me some Pokemons'

Tommy Tuberville seems to not know what is and what isn't a Pokemon. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2axWasT via

Man gets trapped inside Oklahoma stadium chasing Pokemon

Pokemon Go has led to yet another incident involving sports fans. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29XayvU via

Suspension ‘in play’ for Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze, report says

A suspension could possibly be handed down to the Rebels coach. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29W6ysD via

Big 12 coaches in favor of adding Houston, BYU to conference

The Big 12 knows what it wants — but can it get it? from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2aaqwDV via

Ivy League to be laboratory for NCAA kickoff experiment

The FCS conference, with NCAA approval, is taking an old-school approach to the play. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29WEdpe

Former South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore to play himself in new movie

Lattimore will make his acting debut in the Christian film "Faiths Song" from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2abA5UG via

Former Baylor Bear Shawn Oakman indicted on sexual assault charges

Former Baylor defensive end Shawn Oakman has been accused of assaulting a Baylor student last April. from Sporting News

Girlfriend of Bri'onte Dunn to 911: 'My boyfriend hit me really bad'

Ohio State running back Bri'onte Dunn was dismissed from the program Monday for a "violation of team rules." from

There is still a chance the Big 12 could expand

The Big 12 board asked commissioner Bob Bowlsby to gauge the interest levels of other universities looking to join

Baylor will play 2016 season with just 70 scholarship players

It means there is an average of one fewer scholarship player at more than two-thirds of a 22-position depth-chart

Showtime Sports will give us a behind-the-scenes look at Florida State this season

Florida State announced Tuesday that Showtime Sports would chronicle its 2016 football season with a weekly 30-minute show called

Bob Stoops isn't going anywhere and the Sooners are better for it

So how long does Stoops plan on coaching? He's not ready to hear the question quite yet. from Sporting

Jim Grobe's Big 12 media day presser was a disaster

That did not go well for Baylor's interim head football coach. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2arlX5Q via

Charlie Strong needs to answer the QB question to survive at Texas

“Who’s your quarterback? How many games are you going to win? Are you on the hot seat?” At Texas,

Lou Holtz showed up to the Republican National Convention with his own liquor

Retirement seems to be treating the former Notre Dame coach well. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2a60lNn via

Pac-12 Media Days: Stanford's Christian McCaffrey says he can 'do more' in 2016

Stanford's Christian McCaffrey says he can "do more" in 2016. But that doesn't necessarily mean he will top his

Jim Harbaugh continues quest for cool dad status in Michigan-themed rap video

Jim Harbaugh sings — or rather shouts — the chorus for rapper Bailey's song "Who's Got It Better Than

ESPN to launch ACC Network by 2019

The ACC will be joining the Big Ten, SEC and Pac-12 in the TV listings. from Sporting News RSS

Ohio State RB Bri'onte Dunn dismissed for violating team rules

The senior running back was expected to compete for carries in summer camp. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29PT9Eh via

New Baylor AD Mack Rhoades: 'We love a fixer-upper'

Mack Rhoades wants to change the culture at Baylor following a series of sexual assaults that have scandalized the

Will kickoffs in college football go the way of the dinosaur?

Two influential bodies have engaged in preliminary conversations about eliminating kickoffs from college football. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29QGwtV

Top football helmet maker explores padded covers, report says

Schutt, the nation's No. 1 helmet maker, is exploring a deal with the maker of the coverings already used

Alabama suspends Alphonse Taylor indefinitely after arrest

Alabama offensive lineman Alphonse Taylor has been indefinitely suspended after his arrest Sunday on DUI charges. from Sporting News

Mike Gundy's hair game is strong, but can Cowboys deliver?

The Oklahoma State coach's hair will be better remembered than what he said about this season's edition of the

Bob Bowlsby botches Big 12 address with Baylor talk

There were many other topics the Big 12 commissioner could have talked about, but instead, he chose one and

Baylor scandal 'sullied' entire Big 12, commissioner Bob Bowlsby says

"When one member’s reputation is damaged," Bowlsby said in Dallas, "I think all of our images are damaged." from

Two Florida receivers arrested on felony charges after shooting BB guns

Freshmen wide receivers Tyrie Cleveland and Rick Anthony Wells were arrested and charged with two felony counts after shooting

Ranking the Top 40 college football players for 2016

The 2016 will be loaded with individual talent from Watson and Fournette to Cook and Mayfield. from Sporting News

Stedman Bailey joins West Virginia coaching staff to finish degree

Nearly eight months after being shot twice in the head, Stedman Bailey is returning to the football field. from

LSU coach Les Miles reflects on 'extremely sad time for Baton Rouge'

LSU football coach Les Miles issued a statement Sunday night calling for "peace, compassion and civility" after three police

Former Michigan assistant's nephew among officers killed in Baton Rouge, report says

Fred Jackson was a coach on the Michigan staff when the Wolverines won the 1997 national title. from Sporting

As LSU players join Baton Rouge conversation, they can contribute to healing

Les Miles said last week this could be a 'very significant team.' That could take on a new definition

Alabama offensive lineman arrested, charged with DUI

Yet more trouble has befallen the Tide this offseason. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29MXoEM via

Recruiting: Kirby Smart means business, has Georgia's 2017 class up to No. 2 nationally

Georgia adds a four-star OT, while Alabama suffers a recruiting loss. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29N2RHG via

Former Mississippi State WR Chris Smith shot, killed overnight

Smith was shot in his hometown of Meridian, Miss. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29CWNEm via

Mark Richt brings high dive tradition from Georgia to Miami

Richt's backflip off a high dive isn't new; he began the tradition when he was at Georgia. from Sporting

Boston College to retire Matt Ryan, Luke Kuechly's jerseys

In two separate games this season, Boston College will retire quarterback Matt Ryan's jersey and linebacker Luke Kuechly's jersey.

Pac-12 Media Days: Best moments from Day Two

Pac-12 Media Days sure offered some interesting quips from coaches and players. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29JgfMH via

Michael Jordan will be Michigan's honorary captain against Hawaii

Coach Jim Harbaugh has recruited yet another sports superstar to rep the Wolverines. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29ASE3P via

Michigan loses RB Derrick Green to TCU, reports say

Derrick Green, who was the one of the top running backs for the class of 2013, will transfer to

Former Vanderbilt football player Cory Batey sentenced to 15 years after rape conviction

Batey and three other football players were convicted in the rape case. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29Ux75x via

Tim Tebow says he's not speaking at GOP convention, calls report just a 'rumor'

Tim Tebow woke up this morning to a big surprise — he was supposedly speaking at the GOP convention.

Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett cracks down on 'Pokemon Go'-playing teammates

The Buckeyes quarterback wants his teammates' minds on practice — not Pokemon Go. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29MDGq5 via

Mike Leach steals the show at Pac-12 Media Days

The Texas Tech coach lit up LA with one-liners Thursday in the media event's first day. from Sporting News

Colorado athletes call their gym 'The Plantation,' chancellor says

Colorado athletes reportedly call their gym "The Plantation," referencing how black athletes work to support white athletes. from Sporting

For Hugh Freeze and Ole Miss, judgment can't come soon enough

The Rebels face a brutal September and are awaiting a ruling on an NCAA investigation. from Sporting News RSS

Enjoy Les Miles while you can LSU and SEC, he's unlike any other

The LSU coach gave a 21-minute opening statement Thursday and eventually talked about his football team. from Sporting News

Pac-12 Media Days: For the first time, Stanford picked to win Pac-12 by media

What do you know: For the first time in 56 seasons the Cardinal gets top billing in the Pac-12.

Officer who arrested Alabama players not an LSU fan, Monroe PD tells Nick Saban

Saban is facing heat for his decision not to suspend Robinson, who faced a felony charge of possession of

Will Muschamp says the right things, but can he win like Spurrier at South Carolina?

Muschamps likes what Spurrier built in Columbia. "That's what we plan on; building on that.” from Sporting News RSS

Pac-12 partners with Twitter to live stream events

The Pac-12 announced a partnership with the social media outlet Thursday that includes at least 150 games of various

Top 16 college football programs since 2000: Who's No. 1 this year?

Ohio State was the No. 1 team last season, but did the Buckeyes maintain their leading slot? from Sporting

Michigan State football player allegedly hit by Draymond Green to transfer

Jermaine Edmondson has been granted his release by Michigan State and will transfer. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29Zp2Oc via

Urban Meyer stands by DC Greg Schiano after Penn State allegations

Meyer is sticking by his defensive coordinator after unsealed documents allege Schiano knew of Jerry Sandusky's actions at PSU.

College Football Playoff will consider moving semifinals off New Year's Eve

CFB Playoff executive director Bill Hancock said Wednesday the committee will consider moving future semifinals off New Year's Eve.

Art Briles will return to coaching by 2017, so he says

Briles was shown the door at Baylor in May amid controversy surrounding the Bears' football program. from Sporting News

Missouri AD Mack Rhoades headed to Baylor, reports say

Rhoades, who has been at Mizzou only 14 months, will replace Ian McCaw, who resigned this summer amid Baylor's

Bret Bielema fills Spurrier entertainment void, creating his on-field success next

Bielema was on his game Wednesday at SEC Media Days. On a serious note, his fourth season will be

Nick Saban defends how Cam Robinson, Hootie Jones have been disciplined

The Alabama coach says the players were disciplined after their arrests earlier this year and doesn't think they got

SEC-Big Ten challenge is Bret Bielema's best idea yet

Arkansas coach Bret Bielema has a lot ideas and isn’t afraid to share them. The SEC-Big Ten challenge is

Nick Saban creates — and destroys — coaches along the way

Three SEC East coaches are former Saban assistants. The bad news: Saban is 100-18 with four national titles at

No Joe Paterno statue. Ever. So stop complaining

Extinguish the idea of putting Joe Paterno's statue back up, no matter who is demanding it. There are more

Texas A&M star Myles Garrett aims to become 'unanimous' No. 1 NFL Draft pick

The Aggies junior defensive end enters the 2016 season with lofty goals. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29usL5A via

SEC media days: Can you trust Kevin Sumlin’s QB plan to get back in SEC West hunt?

The Aggies' quarterback situation has been less than ideal since Johnny Manziel jumped to the NFL, but coach Kevin

Just say it, Butch: Tennessee needs to beat Florida to take next step

Tennessee has a lot of big games on its 2016 schedule, but the biggest has to be its matchup

Georgia running backs Nick Chubb, Sony Michel return still uncertain

Georgia coach Kirby Smart is still not sure if his two star running backs will be ready in time

Ohio State’s Greg Schiano, UCLA’s Tom Bradley knew of Jerry Sandusky’s abuse while at Penn State

High-profile assistants at top programs knew about Sandusky's acts while at Penn State. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29tNeaQ via

Mississippi State's Dan Mullen winning SEC Media Days with sneakers, surfing

Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen showcases his off-the-field cool persona. Or at least tries. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29tIPEB

Give Kirby Smart time to clean up arrests, he might just deliver

First-year Georgia coach Kirby Smart did not shy away from questions at SEC Media Days about his players being

Joe Paterno knew of Jerry Sandusky abuse in 1976, unsealed testimony claims

A statue of Paterno, who died in 2012, has been removed from Beaver Stadium. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29BAT1w

Pokémon Go tees up Jameis Winston joke for University of Florida police

Florida police couldn't resist the urge to reference Jameis Winston after a Pokémon Go photo featured crab legs. from

Hugh Freeze says Laremy Tunsil sent a letter after Ole Miss violations

The Ole Miss coach said there was a "sweetness" to the letter his former player sent. from Sporting News

Service academy athletes free to pursue pro careers immediately under new policy

After Secretary of Defense Ash Carter told Navy's Keenan Reynolds to "go get 'em" in the NFL, defense department

Jim McElwain held to Saban standard, and that’s how it should be

Jim McElwain is confident in the Gators as he enters his second season as head coach. from Sporting News

If Auburn can tap into 2013 formula, this season will be more enjoyable for Gus Malzahn

Winning close games, finding a quarterback and maneuvering through a brutal schedule top the Tigers' list. from Sporting News

Four Auburn players arrested on marijuana charges won't miss playing time

Auburn coach Gus Malzahn won't take playing time from four players arrested on marijuana possession charges in April. from

Steve Spurrier's "Head Ball Coach" book releases this summer

The Head Ball Coach wrote a book, and it's named "Head Ball Coach," rightly so. from Sporting News RSS

Marcus Mariota pupil Tua Tagovailoa sweeps Elite 11, Opening Finals MVPs

The No. 2 dual-threat QB in the class of 2017 says though he's committed to Alabama, he'll take all

SEC Media Days: Schedule, what to watch as league's media event begins Monday

Spurrier is gone, but the SEC roster is loaded with coaches you'll want to hear and future first-round draft

Recruiting: Georgia, Clemson surging while another ACC school takes hit

Dabo Swinney having success stepping into the state of Tennessee for his 2017 class. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29FhKO4

Georgia DL Jonathan Ledbetter jailed on DUI charges; 8th arrest under Kirby Smart

Kirby Smart hasn't coached a down in Athens, Ga., but is already dealing with the his eighth player arrest

Nick Saban, Jimbo Fisher team up to help flooded West Virginia high schools

Devastating floods throughout West Virginia in late June claimed the lives of 23 people. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29E6jrs

Recruit uses Lambhorgini to announce Florida State commitment

Khalan Laborn announced his commitment to Florida State with a rented Lambo. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29FKkO0 via

It's a trap! Most dangerous games for college football's top 20 contenders

It's easy to look too far ahead or lose sight of a game and suffer the consequences. from Sporting

Las Vegas sports book releases 'Game of the Year' lines

Trying to find Golden Nugget's betting lines on college football games this year? We've got them here. from Sporting

Jim Grobe explains his plan to help save Baylor football in SN interview

Jim Grobe takes over Baylor football program in aftermath of report detailing the mishandling of sexual assault allegations involving

Baylor invites rape victim Brenda Tracy to speak to athletes

Brenda Tracy already spoke to the Nebraska football team about her rape by two Oregon State football players. from

Arizona State could potentially expand beer sales at Sun Devil Stadium

Arizona State is debating whether it will expand its alcohol sales within the football stadium. from Sporting News RSS

Georgia Southern loses scholarships, on probation after academic violations

Georgia Southern will lose scholarships and wins because of academic violations. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29qBTX3 via

Angry Arkansas has interesting plan for $2M Michigan buyout

In order to resume its rivalry with Notre Dame, Michigan had to buy its way out of games against

Power 5 conferences propose giving athletes more time off

Among the proposals: 21 more days off during the academic year and an eight-hour block of time each night

New twist in Notre Dame-Michigan rivalry should be even more fun

Notre Dame and Michigan will renew their rivalry with a home-and-home series in 2018-19. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29poHEU

Mark Richt's first home game with Miami might happen on the road

Lagging stadium renovations could force the Hurricanes to relocate their Sept. 3 opener against Florida A&M. from Sporting News

50 questions, 50 days until college football starts

Sporting News answered 50 quick-hitter questions in honor of the 50 days left until the 2016 college football season

Michigan-Notre Dame rivalry to renew in 2018, report says

One of the most storied rivalries in college football is getting the green light to return to the field.

Josh Rosen 'would've been best QB in this year's draft,' UCLA's Jim Mora says

The Bruins coach implies that Rosen, who threw for 3,670 yards and 23 TDs as a true freshman, is

From towns to gowns: ESPN's John Wildhack to become new AD at Syracuse

John Wildhack will leave ESPN in August for a job at his alma mater. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29ic7WK

LSU athletes, staffs will have to take classes to prevent sexual harassment

Amid the scandals rocking Baylor and Tennessee, LSU decided all athletes must take a course in sexual harassment sensitivity

Tennessee reaches $2.48 million settlement in sexual assault lawsuit

Tennessee settled with eight plaintiffs who alleged the university created an atmosphere that allowed sexual assaults to take place.

LSU coach Les Miles back on the movie beat with role as officer

Les Miles is making his second movie appearance, and this time he's not playing a role related to football.

Former Iowa football player Kyle Calloway killed by train

The former Iowa offensive lineman died at the age of 29 after being struck by a train while jogging.

More than 200 former Penn State lettermen ask for return of Joe Paterno statue

Penn State removed the statue of Joe Paterno in the summer of 2012 in the wake of the Jerry

Alabama quarterback Blake Barnett set to tie the knot

The happy couple that is an Alabama quarterback and a professional surfer shared news of their engagement on social

Robert Beal credits relationship with Kirby Smart for commitment to Georgia

Robert Beal committed to the Georgia over Alabama, Notre Dame and Florida State. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/29tZZ5z via

Surprise contenders to join exclusive college football winner's circle

Only 16 different schools have played for the national championship since the BCS began in 1998. Will a new

Georgia running back Sony Michel breaks forearm in off-field incident

Michel, a junior, underwent surgery a day after he was injured. His return date is unknown. from Sporting News

Five questions waiting to be answered at 'The Opening Finals'

The elite camp — an annual who's who of potential college talent, as well as talent evaluators — runs

Alabama self-reports 19 secondary NCAA violations

The university posted the information on the Friday of a holiday weekend and has since removed the news release

12 reasons we love and respect Air Force, Army and Navy football

Perhaps no three schools add to the allure of college football quite like the United States service academies. from

11 best bets for college football's next 'Game of the Century'

There could be a No. 1 vs. No. 2 in the college football championship. But how sweet would it