The Huskies announced themselves as true College Football Playoff contenders with a deafening beatdown of Stanford.
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The Huskies announced themselves as true College Football Playoff contenders with a deafening beatdown of Stanford.
Washington demolished the Cardinal in a matchup of top-10 Pac-12 teams. Here are five things we learned.
The Seahawks receiver says he has received death threats for supporting Colin Kaepernick.
The Bulldogs coach said the younger Chubb's ankle is improving enough to where he could play against the Vols.
The association wants the targeting rule to be applied more consistently.
A high-ankle sprain will keep the UGA running back out vs. Tennessee this week.
Ratings predictions for the weekend in sports television, including week five of the college football season, Week 4 of the NFL, and more.
Butler's mascot, Blue III, had surgery to repair a partial ACL tear, but should be recovered in three weeks' time.
Where will the nation's best recruits visit this weekend?
A lot of questions will get answered in October. Here’s one question for each day.
The five-star recruit might not have to sit out a year like most NCAA transfers to Division I schools.
Two Houston linebackers fought one another, and now they both can't play.
Heisman hopefuls Lamar Jackson and Deshaun Watson will square off while Wisconsin hopes to thump another Big Ten foe in consecutive weeks.
Saban just gave a whole lot of bulletin board material to his team's in-state rival.
The ACC’s council of presidents decided on Dec. 14 to move all neutral-site ACC championships out of North Carolina.
Images of the kickers with their respective school’s logo will be featured.
While the Cardinals are led by Heisman favorite Lamar Jackson at QB, the Tigers are third in the nation allowing just 219 yards per game.
Eleven years after his playing career ended, Prothro is still looking for a way to get into football.
The senior linebacker was arrested early Thursday morning after he was found carrying a pistol without a permit.
If you like football, nachos and defense, then this Big Ten game is for you.
This week, the attention turns away from the SEC for the big matchups.
Firing college coaches in the middle of the season almost never works, and usually leads to more problems down the road.
Barnett, a former five-star recruit from California, started Alabama’s opener against USC before giving way to Jalen Hurts.
Several SEC teams have massively important games this week.
Former USC linebacker Lamar Dawson has filed a class-action suit against the NCAA and Pac-12 for violation of employment laws.
Barnett, a redshirt freshman, was demoted to backup after the Tide's Week 1 win over USC.
The conference said the targeting call against Penn State linebacker Brandon Smith should have been overturned.
Washington can announce its arrival as a Pac-12 and CFP contender after its hot start. But head coach Chris Petersen doesn't see it that way.
Patterson allegedly punched Alex Hilger in the face during a dispute over borrowed property.
It's the showdown everyone's been waiting for for the past two weeks: No. 3 Louisville at No. 5 Clemson.
A lot of big-time programs might be spending the holidays at home, based on what they need to do in the final two-thirds of the season.
Since returning for a second stint with the Louisville program, Bobby Petrino is 21-9 in two-plus seasons.
Louisville's Lamar Jackson and Clemson's Deshaun Watson are poised to deliver on the hype surrounding their Saturday night matchup.
An opiate painkiller and an anxiety medication, both of which can affect breathing, were found in the Wildcats senior's system.
Notre Dame is off to a 1-3 start, so of course non-Domers are thrilled and ready to tell the world about it. They shouldn't bother getting so worked up about a football program.
The Nebraska football player who gained popularity with his powerful stance will meet with the state's governor.
Godchaux was accused of grabbing the mother of his child twice and tossing her backward.
Hal Daub called for Michael Rose-Ivey and two teammates to be banned for expressing "their personal views at the expense of everyone else."
The ACC Football Championship is moving to the Sunshine State.
Hicks, a former defensive back at Michigan State, was shot to death early Sunday morning outside a nightclub in Calgary, Alberta.
The Big Ten will be in the national spotlight for the second week in a row as No. 8 Wisconsin travels to No. 4 Michigan. Better get used to it now.
The Top 10 showdown weekend gets an early start Friday night with Stanford-Washington.
There are a lot of worthy candidates for the 2016 Heisman Trophy — and more will enter the conversation — but right now it's a runaway.
It’s ridiculous that LSU fired Miles at this stage because of a replay review that didn’t go the Tigers’ way.
A total of 27 FBS teams survived September with an unbeaten record. Now, how will those teams navigate October?
Michael Rose-Ivey provided a statement on the hate he's received for kneeling during the anthem.
Stricklin reportedly received an offer that will more than double the salary he makes at Mississippi State.
Miles had nothing but praise for the school that fired him Sunday, four games into his 12th season as head coach.
We love Miles on Saturday. We need Miles on Saturday.
No. 8 Wisconsin is again part of the marquee conference matchup as it heads to Ann Arbor, Mich., for a top 10 showdown with No. 4 Michigan.
Who is on the path to the playoffs heading into Week 5?
We've got three games between top 10 teams. This week will be a blast.
A look at Sporting News’ preseason bowl projections for the 2016-17 season heading into Week 4. A total of 41 bowls are on the schedule, and 80 FBS teams will play in bowl games.
What does a coach have to do to be allowed a graceful exit from a program?
There are really only two right answers for the next head football coach at LSU.
Miles has been one of LSU's most popular and successful coaches, but that might not be enough anymore.
One game isn’t going to win the SEC championship, but this one game – this come-from-behind victory against a rival that had dominated the series for more than a decade – could unlock so much more for a program that’s been searching for a moment like this since Phillip Fulmer retired.
It's still early in the season, but the heat is being turned up on these seven college football head coaches.
Chad Kelly got it done with his arm and legs in Ole Miss' 45-14 romp over No. 12 Georgia.
All of Auburn’s points came on field goals, but the offense tallied 388 total yards.
Auburn managed to pull off an upset over LSU. It taught us quite a lot.
The Volunteers ended the suffering for Tennessee football fans after their big win over the Gators.
LSU looked like it had won a tough game against Auburn. Until it hadn't.
Brian Kelly has coached 'em up in South Bend, but it hasn't amounted in the national prominence the school had — and should have — hoped for.
Getting hit in the face with a football isn't fun. Just ask this girl at the Auburn-LSU game.
It wasn't pretty, but Tennessee finally cleared the Florida hurdle.
Touchdown Jesus couldn't save Notre Dame from the Blue Devils on Saturday. The Fighting Irish are now 1-3 on the season.
If anything, a by-committee approach ensures that Michigan will have plenty of talent, experience and depth when three seniors graduate this spring.
The Volunteers wide receiver had fans holding their breath before taking a late lead vs. Florida
Tennessee DB Rashaan Gaulden did his best soccer impersonation.
Fans might not like it, but college's targeting rule is necessary — and aptly enforced.
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has already gone on the record saying he doesn't agree with Colin Kaepernick's decision to protest the anthem.
Tennessee was so bad in the first half against Flordia that Volunteer fans booed the team as they left the field.
Former Baylor chancellor Ken Starr defended Art Briles, who was fired as football coach in the wake of a sexual assault scandal.
No. 12 Georgia got pummeled by an angry Ole Miss team.
Jacobs is the latest true freshman to make an impact for Alabama. He may need to keep doing so in the coming weeks.
Wisconsin shocked a top-10 team for the second time this season. And, yes, it can keep doing it.
During Saturday’s Colorado State-Minnesota game, Rams QB Collin Hill nearly had his head taken off by GopherS DL Tai'yon Devers.
Harris entered Week 4 as the Tide’s leader in rushing yards (327) and yards per carry (9.1).
The Badgers have caused two Michigan State turnovers through two quarters in Saturday's game, and Leo Musso capitalized big time on the Spartans' most recent mishap.
Baylor kicker Chris Callahan got into a shoving match with a teammate after missing a field goal last week.
Steve Spurrier and Phil Fulmer made very obvious picks on the Tennessee-Florida game, but they had fun with it anyway.
The score was tied at 7 just 29 seconds into the contest between the in-state foes.
Eason was pressured and threw an interception that Jones took 53 yards for a touchdown.
Four more games between Top 25 teams, four more games with big conference implications.
The University of Miami on Friday unveiled plans for the $34 million “Carol Soffer Football Indoor Practice Facility."
Following in Colin Kaepernick's footsteps, a handful of SMU students and five African-American members of the band, took a knee Friday
Eastern Michigan students protested during and after Friday night’s football game against Wyoming in reaction to racist graffiti on campus.
Brooks remembered the weekend routine with his father. He would call Clarence after games on Saturday, and his father always took a few minutes before team meetings from the hotel. Then Clarence would call back after games on Sunday night.
Some of the nation's top recruits start their visits this week. But who's going where?
Former UN offensive line coach Milt Tenopir is battling leukemia but attends practice when he feels up to it, and the team appreciates it.
Rivalries old and new are visited this weekend as the fourth week of college football gets under way.
The Tigers team that swatted the Yellow Jackets in the first half is the one that can hang with the Cardinals next weekend in Death Valley.
Schiano, 50, is in his first year with Ohio State after spending the 2015 season out of coaching.
A safety after an interception? The Yellow Jackets engaged in that foolishness Thursday night.
Florida's strange "ducks pulling trucks" jab at Tennessee took an even weirder turn when Oregon football got involved.
The SEC has three matchups between ranked opponents, headlined by Tennessee vs. Florida.
Is this finally the year Tennessee ends its streak to Florida? Or are the Volunteers in for another long year of torment?
Signs alluding to a 2013 rape incident hung from several frat houses at the school until they were taken down on Wednesday night.
The freshman receiver is facing two counts of child molestation charges.
Oregon players will look like their mascot "The Duck" this weekend against Colorado.
It's up to Florida grad transfer Austin Appleby to uphold the Gators' 11-game win streak over Tennessee.
Brentley Vinson dreamed of becoming a police officer and studied criminal justice during his football career at Liberty University.
The Badgers and Spartans have taken notes from each other's playbooks in the past two decades. Which team has the more complete version?
Here are some bold predictions for college football's fourth week.
Week 4 has another four games between Top 25 teams, three of which have big SEC implications.
The attorney representing the woman who claimed she was raped by Rice has released a series of text messages between the two.
“We have a message from DBU to Tennessee,” Florida cornerback Quincy Wilson said “Have you ever seen a duck pull a truck? Ducks don’t pull trucks. Nobody has ever seen a duck pull a truck. Florida Gators are going to win, simple as that.”
The SEC East might very well run through the winner of this game. Here's how to watch Florida at Tennessee, and keys to victory for both teams.
The 67 shots from the Ohio Army National Guard injured nine others in addition to the four killed.
Arkansas and Texas A&M face off in Jerry World Saturday where the winner stays undefeated and even with Alabama in the division. Here's how you can watch Arkansas vs. Texas A&M, and keys to victory for both teams.
The former Louisiana-Lafayette player says he's always looking to push himself. He'll do it again Saturday with a day game in D.C. and a night game in Baltimore.
Addressing the rumor, Helton said: If E.J. Price had punched him, "I wouldn't be here; I'd be dead."
Kevin Sumlin and Bret Bielema will match wits Saturday in Arlington. The winner figures to have a lot on the line when he eventually locks horns with Nick Saban.
Rutgers athletic director Pat Hobbs apologized Tuesday for an incident prior to Saturday's football game against New Mexico.
The ACC will use a third-party system to determine a division winner if the conference's first seven tiebreakers don't produce one.
Both the Bulldogs and Rebels have a lot to prove based on its performance through the first three weeks. Here's how to watch Georgia-Ole Miss, and the keys to victory for both teams.
The Spartans and Badgers are two of the eight Power 5 teams that have won more than 73 games since 2009. Here's how you can watch Wisconsin-Michigan State, and the keys to victory for both teams.
Palmer couldn’t believe what Jackson to the Seminoles’ defense on Saturday.
Everyone else in the Lone Star State is chasing Houston at this point, but the race is just getting started.
The former All-American defensive end, accused of sexual assault, met with old Bears teammates following Friday's game.
Miami will debut the uniforms Oct. 8 when it plays Florida State at Hard Rock Stadium.
Devon Allen's left leg injury has ended his college football season.
Austin Appleby, a graduate transfer from Purdue, will take over for Luke Del Rio after he injured his knee against North Texas on Saturday.
There is one marquee game this week: No. 11 Wisconsin at No. 8 Michigan State. Here's how to watch that game and the rest of the Big Ten games in Week 4.
A look at Sporting News’ preseason bowl projections for the 2016-17 season heading into Week 4. A total of 41 bowls are on the schedule, and 80 FBS teams will play in bowl games.
Four more Top 25 matchups are on the docket. Here's all the info — dates, times, TV channels — for how to watch the Top 25 teams in Week 4.
The Bears' Vic Enwere became the third player this season to drop the ball for no reason whatsoever as he was about to score a TD.
Week three brought shocks to the college football world. Louisville, Alabama and Ohio State flexed their muscles. Oklahoma, Notre Dame, and USC all likely kissed their playoff hopes goodbye. And Iowa, well- they aren’t likely to schedule North Dakota State any time in the near future. It was the first time that all of the AP Poll’s top three teams played ranked opponents on the road. As we’ve seen from the first two years of the playoff committee, the non-conference slate shapes critical playoff December decisions. Here are the top playoff contenders from each conference heading into week four.
Graduate transfer Austin Appleby will start the No. 19 Gators' game Saturday at No. 14 Tennessee.
A second top-five team has gone down after Louisville throttled FSU. What does the AP Poll look like?
While Brian Kelly has the flair in South Bend, Mark Dantonio brings the substance to the Spartans.
Is it possible for these team's seasons to be over on Sept. 17?
Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson ran in for four touchdowns, while Brad Kaaya took care of Miami with three scoring passes.
Urban Meyer knows how to coach big games, and for Ohio State, it's going to pay off again.
Ohio State put a hurting on the Sooners. Is it enough to bump the Buckeyes all the way up?
Leonard Fournette's injury scare in the third quarter wasn't enough to keep the Heisman hopeful off the field.
Notre Dame began the college football season ranked No. 10 in The Associated Press poll, and after just three games the Fighting Irish are more likely to end the year in the Quick Lane Bowl than the College Football Playoff.
Mixon clearly dropped the ball before he crossed the goal line, but replay officials missed it.
The Eagles were unsuccessful with the onside but what did you want them to do? Kick it out of the stadium?
It's time to start appreciating the gem in Lincoln for what he is.
Between 40 and 50 people, including the Ramah Juco coach, were taken to the hospital.
Oklahoma students are not feeling the announcement made asking people to head to the concourse.
Ole Miss's defensive touchdown should have come back due to a late hit after Hurts' fumble.
Rice expressed "regret for any offense" triggered by the Marching Owl Band's formations, which attacked Baylor's sexual assault scandal.
The Holy Grail of a dual-threat quarterback anoints the Heisman hopeful
Florida State's 63-20 loss to Louisville is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to surprising scorers.
Lamar Jackson's numbers are insane and he's on pace to break some records.
Louisville staked their claim to the ACC and perhaps more. Jackson staked his claim as the Heisman Trophy front-runner at the quarter pole.
Louisville's quarterback is the best in the country and an absolute sensation.
The Bison, the five-time defending FCS champions, beat No. 13 Iowa, 23-21, on a 37-yard field goal as time expired.
Louisville-Florida State is now completely sideways.
Ray-Ray McCloud must be happy someone else made a bigger mistake than he did last week.
Auburn confirmed Rice left the program for personal reasons after the Tigers' game against Arkansas State.
Friday night, Tom Brady got some practice throws at Michigan Stadium, throwing a nice touchdown pass to his son, who then dabs in celebration.
Saturday's schedule features four games between Top 25 teams. We're in for a treat.
Louisville fans needed to kick it up a notch when it came to creating "GameDay" signs, and they did not disappoint.
It looks like Rice's band thinks of itself as Stanford band 2.0.
Fans could not contain their vitriol after LSU lost to the Badgers.
Lasers were spotted on the field during Friday’s matchup between Baylor and Rice.
Briles was relieved of his coaching duties during the offseason amid the sexual abuse scandal that has rocked the Waco campus.
Fall Saturdays were made for college football, not weddings.
Orlando Bradford, who was dismissed from Arizona's team, was already accused of kidnapping and assaulting another woman.
Louisville's tribute to Muhammad Ali has left its mark on the team's red chrome helmets — literally.
Quarterback Brandon Harris got benched after his shoddy performances in Weeks 1 and 2.
J.T. Barrett has a chance to lead Ohio State to an early-season signature win against Oklahoma and quarterback Baker Mayfield, who finished fourth in the Heisman voting last season.
Ratings predictions for the weekend in sports television, including Week 3 in college football and Week 2 in the NFL.
Freshman Austin Kendall's assessment of an Ohio State defense that hasn't allowed a TD in two games: "really basic."
Robert Barber allegedly was involved in a July 23 brawl in which two students were injured but has not been arrested or charged by police.
Alabama at Ole Miss! FSU vs. Louisville! Ohio State facing Oklahoma! What's not to love about college football this week?
The Cougars are forcing themselves into the CFP discussion. If they keep winning (and they do need to keep winning), they'll be tough to ignore in December.
Ward exhibited the patience of virtue Thursday against Cincinnati, proving the virtue he is for Houston.
Houston vs. Cincinnati was more than a Thursday night game. It was an audition for the Big 12.
The Bearcats tied the game with the help of an incredible play from the defense.
Does it matter to Penn State that years after its toxic implosion, it is again making Joe Paterno the public face of the school all over again?
The Big 12 has already has the Houston market. What incentive does it have to take the Cougars and its rising football program?
Curtis Samuel is a running back, receiver and return man all rolled into one, and he could play a big role when Ohio State meets Oklahoma Saturday.
Ole Miss is trying to do the unthinkable: The Rebels are trying to become the first team to beat a Nick Saban-coached Alabama team for the third straight season.
The outcomes of Florida State-Louisville, Alabama-Ole Miss, Michigan State-Notre Dame, and Ohio State-Oklahoma all have playoff implications. We expect great games in all of them.
The sophomore, who was named as co-starter for the 2016 season, is facing seven counts related to domestic violence.
Former California star Marshawn Lynch has teamed with his former school to help create "Beast Mode" gear.
The ACC has been a North Carolina-centric conference for years. Now it is leaving the state behind thanks to its controversial HB2 law.
The ACC announced it is pulling its college football championship game out of Charlotte because of North Carolina's HB2 bill. Here are six possible destinations for the championship game.
This week’s “Angry Bender” addresses sideline tantrums and why you should not get angry when Saban gets angry. It’s really not a big deal.
The Belk Bowl is the last major college sporting event remaining in North Carolina now that the NCAA and ACC have pulled all championship events from the state for the 2016-17 school year due to North Carolina's controversial House Bill 2.
House Bill 2 continues to cause North Carolina to lose sporting events.
On Tuesday, Leach made a statement in defense of his players with legal troubles.
Clemson communications professor retorts Swinney's assumption that MLK would not approve of Colin Kaepernick's protest methods.
Stakes haven't been higher between these teams since "The Game of the Century" 50 years ago. Here's how you can watch Michigan State at Notre Dame, and keys to victory for both teams.
Week three brings some of the biggest games of the early season. It also brings some of the biggest recruiting visits for the nation's top uncommitted four and five-star prospects.
No team has ever won three consecutive games against a Nick Saban-coached Alabama team. Can Ole Miss be the first?
Nebraska won't be 'back' if it beats Oregon on Saturday, but a win will be a big step on the path; plus, a must-win in Norman, a showcase for an elite QB, and a history lesson.
Timing is everything. Sometimes the right play at the perfect time leads to a timeless moment. “The Catch” still fits that description 25 years later.
Masina and teammate Don Hill were not allowed to play in the Trojans' first two games but were allowed to practice.
Prospect Edward Warinner will be in an awkward spot Saturday — in the Oklahoma section while his father tries to coach Ohio State to a win.
The woman is going public about the Feb. 14 incident, claiming the university and DA’s office are dragging their feet.
Expect to see a lot of "Gridiron Gold" on Saturday in Tiger Stadium.
The Ohio State coach advocates for self-care and mental health awareness.
Oklahoma may already have one loss, but that doesn't make the matchup with Ohio State any less exciting. Here's how you can watch Ohio State at Oklahoma, and keys to victory for both teams.
Colorado’s roster underwent a massive overhaul heading into Saturday’s game at No. 4 Michigan.
There is a wrestling match/football game doubleheader between Maryland and Rutgers set for Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017.
One SEC fan is not on board with scantily-clad college girls.
Louisville is faced with its first obstacle of the season on its way to a possible ACC title: Florida State. College GameDay will be there to break down the matchup between two top 10 teams.
Did Jim Harbaugh eat a booger? This is serious news that needs an investigation.
DeShaun Watson says that "you can tell my body language has been bad and it kind of spreads throughout the team."
The wrong call at the end of the Oklahoma State-Central Michigan game provides a great opportunity to fix the problem. Fix it or we'll be living in deja vu.
The second-ranked Seminoles got a scare from their top defensive back, but he should return soon after having surgery Monday.
A look at Sporting News’ preseason bowl projections for the 2016-17 season heading into Week 3. A total of 41 bowls are on the schedule, and 80 FBS teams will play in bowl games.
This week, the conference will get a test against nationally-ranked opponents in two primetime matchups: Michigan State-Notre Dame and Ohio State-Oklahoma. Here's how to watch all the Big Ten games this week.
This week offers our first matchup between ranked SEC teams: Alabama at Ole Miss.
The Heisman-winner and promising rookie talent showed what he can do with a football off the field.
There are four Top 25 matchups on the schedule this week. Here's all the info — dates, times, TV channels — for how to watch the Top 25 teams in Week 3.
"Our hearts are broken for the loss of our brother," an Army coach tweeted.
The MAC has owned up to its mistake for incorrectly allowing Central Michigan an untimed down.
The latest AP poll has plenty of shakeups, including at the top.
A California community college player was arrested on suspicion of battery after punching a referee during a game.
The Battle at Bristol moment was not too big or too loud for Tennessee, which plays in front of 100,000 fans at Neyland Stadium.
Turnovers. Penalties. Missed assignments. These aren't the new Hokies, are they?
Tennessee doesn't look perfect. But at 2-0, that's exactly what the Vols are and that's all that matters to them right now.
The Big 12's College Football Playoff hopes aren't dead just yet, but they aren't in fair condition, either.
The second weekend of college football didn’t have any matches of ranked teams but it did have a host of incredible individual performances.
As Frank Beamer watches a new regime lead the program he built, he beams with pride, win or lose.
Arkansas might be ready now. Now, are we ready for Arkansas?
No. 15 TCU and Arkansas played a wild-overtime shootout on Saturday, one that really didn’t get started until the fourth quarter.
When Tennessee and Virginia Tech kicked off the Battle at Bristol on Saturday night, the beautiful green field looked like one of those 1970s-style electronic football games that made the tiny players shake and rattle like they were stumbling around drunk.
Given all the focus on targeting in this young college football season, it was really only a matter of time before things got slightly out of hand.
Crawford also missed his freshman season with a torn ACL.
Alabama can't seem to rush the ball, a problem rarely seen in the Nick Saban era.
This isn’t a new thing for Saban and Kiffin, but it never gets old.
Kizer made the most of his opportunity against Nevada.
Thousands of fans were on the grounds at Bristol at 5 a.m. to get a prime spot for ESPN's "College GameDay."
The Buckeyes pummeled Tulsa, but there's more than just a big number that we learned.
The officials should have known the rule, but Gundy should have done everything in his power to create that conversation. Gundy said he asked the officials afterward. This is the same coach who had the most legendary postgame rant in college football history.
The scoreboard shows Alabama cruised to a dominant win, but the Tide has definite room for improvement.
There's an easy solution to these painful end-of-game officiating errors.
They aren’t in real trouble yet, but questions persist. What’s wrong with Clemson? Is something wrong with Deshaun Watson?
The Wolverines blew by yet another opponent. Here's what we learned from Michigan's 51-14 win over UCF.
Georgia struggled to an ugly loss over Nicholls. Here's what we learned from it.
Richard Petty, The King, remembers when Bristol Motor Speedway drew just 3,000 fans for its NASCAR races. He can't fathom 150,000 people there for a college football game.
A fan at Bristol Motor Speedway found a sympathetic audience via College GameDay on Saturday.
Knowing the camera was on him, this little guy went for it all.
Do not drop the ball before you have crossed the goal line.
"College GameDay" signs for Battle at Bristol did not disappoint.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. appeared on ESPN's College Gameday Saturday and picked Virginia Tech beat Tennessee in the Battle at Bristol. But he had to.
Week 2 has a bevy of interesting matchups, including Tennessee vs. Virginia Tech and BYU vs. Utah.
With rivalries come trash talk, but this may be a bit much.
It's pretty much a guarantee that Week 2 won't live up to the excitement of opening weekend. But that doesn't mean the games aren't worth watching.
Art Briles clearly wants to set up his next job. Does he have to make it so obvious?
Two high school football games near Cincinnati, Ohio were evacuated after separate bomb threats came in.
Jackson finished the night with 411 passing yards, 199 rushing yards and five total touchdowns.
The NCAA is just an enforcer of absurd rules. Blame those that pass them: the schools.
Why Penn State and Pitt paused their annual game is a mystery. But it's back this year, and a good thing for both programs.
Former Florida State quarterback Wyatt Sexton was arrested Thursday in Leon County, Florida, and charged with domestic assault.
Davis has 80 career tackles, including 16.5 for losses and 11 sacks, in 40 career games.
Inspired by his high school coaching career, Barry Alvarez helped U.S. Cellular launch its Most Valuable Coach program on Friday, a campaign that will honor coaches who make a difference in their community. Fans can visit TheMostValuableCoach.com and share their stories until Oct. 3.
Caleb Hurd played football under Frank Beamer at Virginia Tech. He has raced with Jeff Gordon and Denny Hamlin at Bristol. He can't wait for the spectacle of Saturday's Battle at Bristol.
Football on a NASCAR track? The Holy War? LSU's quarterback situation? Week 2 won't be short of intrigue.
What will the NCAA's response be to UCLA coach Jim Mora's new private Twitter account?
Tennessee nearly lost to App State in Week 1. It must now face a much tougher opponent in Virginia Tech.
Want to know what's going to be hot Saturday? Check out these five topics that are sure to trend.
Several players claim they used the leftover book money to buy other items in the bookstore.
The ballyhooed freshman will get his first collegiate start against Nicholls State.
The "Head Ball Coach" says he passed notes to secretly call plays while he was suspended during his tenure at Duke.
Bristol Motor Speedway will play host to the largest crowd ever to witness a college football game. But will fans be able to see the action?
How did every NFL starting quarterback do as a college players. There are potentially six Heisman winners in the conversation.
More than 150,000 fans are expected to fill the iconic racetrack on Saturday night, less than three weeks after NASCAR held one of its biggest events there.
For all his success, Frank Beamer's Hokies were terrible in regular-season neutral site games like Saturday's matchup against Tennessee in Bristol.
Week 2's schedule isn't as good as last week, but there's one massive game that excites us: The Battle at Bristol.
Last Saturday in a double-overtime loss to Texas, Kizer completed 15 of 24 passes for 215 yards and five touchdowns.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be back at the track Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway.
The law firm Pepper Hamilton, which reviewed the Baylor allegations, is being accused of having an agenda and a racial undertone in its questioning.
LSU lost its season opener for the first time in 12 years and Les Miles is back in familiar territory — on the coaching hot seat.
The first weekend of college action also welcomed the kickoff of official visits for some of the nation’s top recruits. Georgia, Texas and Nebraska were all big winners.
The opening weekend of college football was not for the faint of heart.
Beat the Panthers in the renewal of a cherished rivalry, and the Nittany Lions might be on their way back. Lose, and it might be another mediocre season in Happy Valley.
LSU's famous mascot is battling cancer and is only expected to live another one to two years.
Osa Masina and Don Hill will not be allowed to play for the Trojans in Saturday's game against Utah State as police investigate rape claims.
The head of Big 12 officials says the right call was a no-call in Sunday's game.
Here's how you can watch Virginia Tech-Tennessee, and keys to victory for both teams.
Florida State came out of halftime strong, and former quarterback Jameis Winston may have had something to do with that.
Here's how you can watch Penn State-Pitt, and the keys to victory for both teams.
Keep your eyes on the Virginia Tech-Tennessee game that will set the attendance record. Here's all the info — dates, times, TV channels — for how to watch the Top 25 teams in Week 2.
If we learned anything from Week 1, then it’s that Alabama is the best bet to win the SEC, and the list of teams who can challenge the Crimson Tide for the national championship is short.
Houston jumped to No. 6 after its impressive win over Oklahoma, which fell in both polls.
This week, all eyes will be on the in-state matchup between Penn State and Pitt at Heinz Field.
His accuser claims the former star QB pushed him to the ground in a nightclub incident in July in Greenville, S.C.
Deondre Francois reminded Florida State fans of Jameis Winston in his debut win over No. 11 Ole Miss.
Ole Miss lost defensive back Ken Webster and running back Eric Swinney to serious-looking injuries early vs. Florida State.
No review was conducted by officials after Hunter's injury, although new NCAA rules allow replay officials to retroactively issue penalties.
The former USC and Washington head coach brings to five the number of former head coaches on the Alabama staff.
Coach Hugh Freeze: "He is a competitive dude, and he wants to play in these types of games."
The every-other-possession rotation Brian Kelly put in place against Texas deserves questioning.
Texas Exes, Notre Dame grads, at least one guerilla marketer and, of course, Matthew McConaughey were part of #NDvsTex.
Sporting News went behind the scenes of Baylor's first football game after the offseason saga that changed the franchise.
Who needs NFL "Sunday Night Football" when you have Texas and No. 10 Notre Dame?
Hunter was helped off the field under his own power.
The redshirt senior is going to miss the first half of the upcoming game vs. Utah State.
The Olympics may be over, but Equanimeous St. Brown makes a strong case for Tokyo 2020.
Kiffin's Twitter wrath knows no mercy, including for his former employer.
Thieves saw an easy target in the family of Jordan Foltz.
LSU coach Les Miles says Josh Boutte may have not realized the play was over when he hit Wisconsin's D'Cota Dixon, drawing an ejection.
Multiple reports suggest Sarkisian is interested in coming to Alabama as an offensive analyst.
There's nothing neutral about Alabama's Week 1 blowouts.
We do it every single year — overreact after just one Week 1 of college football. Pump the brakes with this perspective.
The Southeastern Conference has been regarded as the nation's premier college football conference. The rest of the country has caught up.
Deshaun Watson struggled in the first half, but came through for the second-ranked Tigers when they needed him most.
If Saturday was any indication of how the rest of the season will play out for the Crimson Tide's defense, good luck to the rest of college football.
The Crimson Tide’s defense dominated the game, and freshman Jalen Hurts replaced Blake Barnett after two series and never looked back.
Nick Chubb suffered a horrendous knee injury last season, but proved he still tremendous ability in his first game back.
The football universe always has a way of balancing itself out.
Sam Foltz died July 23 following a car crash in Wisconsin. The late Nebraska punter was honored by the Cornhuskers Saturday.
USC kicker Matt Boermeester might want to buy a lottery ticket after Saturday night's game.
Wisconsin endured in an old-school, smash-mouth game, stunning No. 5 LSU in Lambeau Field.
A&M saved face for the SEC with their win over UCLA, but what else can we glean from the Aggies' win?
J.T. Barrett did his part with a monster game, and the Buckeyes put up some crazy stats in the process. Here’s a look at a few of them.
Conner not only beat cancer, but his two touchdowns helped defeat Villanova.
We've already seen the worst targeting of this young season. It's pretty bad.
Aside from an early interception, Michigan play an almost flawless game over Hawai'i.
The Group of 5 can claim Houston, but can they keep them? The Power 5 can root against Houston, but do they want them? If the Cougars keep this going, the College Football Playoff might go a long way in making the decision for both.
The Bulldogs lost at home to a team that went 5-7 last season.
We didn't even have to wait a week for college football's first huge upset.
The Cougars just pulled a Kick-Six on Oklahoma on a massive stage.
Navy was not at all prepared for Smith to go down with an injury.
Joe Mixon and company are making waves as Oklahoma takes on Houston.
Beirne was arrested on Saturday morning ahead of the Hurricanes' game against Florida A&M.
The biggest matchups of opening week are on today. Will there be any big upsets that'll shake up the Top 25?
In its ACC opener in Ireland, Georgia Tech's last-minute touchdown gave it the edge to defeat Boston College.
College football is back, and so are the "College GameDay" signs. Let's do this.
After 33 years, college football is finally back at Lambeau Field on Saturday, as No. 5 LSU clashes with Wisconsin.
Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey had not seen his older brother, Matt, in almost two years. That changed Friday.
The Colorado defense could not have played better Friday night. The Buffaloes held rival Colorado State to just 225 yards.
Michigan State entered the 2016 college football season with national championship aspirations. The Spartans are likely humbled a bit after their struggles against Furman.
College football's most versatile weapon just showed why he's in the running for the Heisman.
Stanford jumped on the ball too late last year to advertise RB Christian McCaffrey for the Heisman. The school won't wait this year.
Who won August on the recruiting trail? Who will win September?
Ratings predictions for the weekend in sports television, including college football's opening weekend.
Fellow Gator Heisman winner Danny Wuerffel also makes a flashy appearance.
How do you know you’ve arrived on the college football scene? You’re #trending on social media. Here's five players and coaches to watch in Week 1.
The Cardinal wide receiver talks the team's growing pains, feeling at home at Stanford and that crazy catch against UCLA.
We’re not saying these things will happen, but if we get three or four of these it will be pretty damn close to the greatest week of all time.
College football's most controversial rule led to the ejection of three Minnesota players Thursday against Oregon State.
One of college football's offseason darlings was taken to overtime by Appalachian State before winning at home in Week 1. That will serve as a valuable lesson.
Tennessee learned some tough lessons in its near-upset to the Mountaineers.
Thursday night's game between Wofford and Tennessee Tech was halted after Wofford linebacker Michael Roach collapsed on the sideline.
The search warrant says Masina Snapchatted pictures and clips to the woman's ex-boyfriend, a football player at the University of Arizona.
It took Lamar Jackson less than three minutes to get the Cardinals on the board Thursday night. He was just getting warmed up.
Reeves-Maybin had the penalty called on him in the first quarter.
It seems a shame that Penn State cannot allow itself to move past association with the Paterno brand.
During a Thursday TV appearance, Bo's mother had the opportunity to meet the wideout for the first time and thank him for his generosity.
Nick Rolovich says he was joking this week when he said Michigan turned down his request for tape, a joke that turned into a mini-controversy.
The university will commemorate the former coach's first game as head coach during its second home game of the season.
The Clemson offense is returning nine starters from a unit that averaged 514.5 yards per game in 2015.
Florida State strength and conditioning coach Vic Viloria was suspended without pay after he was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
What's the biggest problem facing college football right now? The damn games are too long, says Sporting News college football writer Bill Bender.
The Week 1 college football schedule is awesome, with Power Five match-ups that look like bowl games. Who's going to win? Sporting News brings you our Week 1 picks.
Don't be surprised if teams need to rely on a freshman quarterback at some point this season.
The Cardinal backfield's speedy counterpunch to Heisman Trophy candidate Christian McCaffrey averaged 10.8 yards per touch in 2015.
Georgia selected Greyson Lambert, a fifth-year senior, over five-star quarterback recruit Jacob Eason.