Texas player says goal is to 'injure' Texas Tech QB Patrick Mahomes

Longhorns defensive end Breckyn Hager is fired up to face the high-powered Mahomes this weekend, perhaps too much so.

College football Week 10 TV schedule: How to watch the Top 25 games

It's November, and that means it's #MACtion time. There's also a top 10 Big Ten showdown plus LSU-Alabama this

Vols leading rusher Jalen Hurd reportedly leaving program

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Week 10 bowl projections: College Football Playoff focus enters November

A look at Sporting News’ preseason bowl projections for the 2016-17 season heading into Week 10. A total of

Michigan State is down, but the lights won’t be out for long

The Spartans have won three Big Ten championships and reached the Big Ten championship since the last time the

ACC fines Florida State $20K for Jimbo Fisher's rant against officials

Jimbo Fisher ripped the officiating after Florida State's 37-34 loss to Clemson Saturday. That will cost FSU a $20K

AP Top 25 Week 10 rankings: Wisconsin, Auburn jump after big wins

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Father of Texas Tech QB Patrick Mahomes II arrested

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Clemson survives FSU, and that’s enough to take control of ACC

It’s survival of the fittest at its finest for Dabo Swinney and No. 3 Clemson. from Sporting News RSS

College Football Playoff outlook: Ready for November to remember?

The playoff favorites are clear at the moment, but there's still a month-plus of football to be played, including

It's time SEC takes Auburn seriously after win against Ole Miss

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Fan at Wisconsin game wears Barack Obama mask with noose attached

A fan at the Nebraska-Wisconsin game in Madison wore an inappropriate Barack Obama costume. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2fizgvD

Watch: South Carolina's Chris Lammons ejected after punching Tennessee player

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Watch: South Carolina's Chris Lammons ejected after punching Tennessee player

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Texas knocks Baylor, Big 12 out of College Football Playoff contention

The Big 12 is effectively out of the College Football Playoff, and Charlie Strong might have just saved his

Texas knocks off Baylor, Big 12 from College Football Playoff contention

The Big 12 is effectively out of the College Football Playoff, and Charlie Strong might have just saved his

No. 14 Florida 24, Georgia 10: 5 things we learned

Saturday's iteration of the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party was an old-fashioned SEC showdown. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2eUlCNY

Michigan passes Michigan State test, but final exam remains at Ohio State

Michigan could go 10-2 this season, and that doesn’t mean much without victories against Michigan State and Ohio State.

College football's top performers: Big Ten RBs, Lamar Jackson lead teams to wins

Running backs were the keys to several victories in Week 9, including Michigan's wild win and Penn State's dominating

Michigan's Jabrill Peppers caps off win at Michigan State with two-point return, backflip

Jabrill Peppers returned a fumbled pitch for two points with one second left to seal the win for the

No. 2 Michigan 32, Michigan State 23: 5 things we learned

Here's what we learned from Michigan's revenge game against the Spartans. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2ePZilw via

Oklahoma State capitalizes on turnovers, upsets No. 10 West Virginia

Oklahoma State scored off three West Virginia turnovers, upsetting the previously perfect Mountaineers. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2dYyYnN via

Lamar Jackson proves he's Heisman-worthy with game-winning drive against Virginia

The Cardinals were down 25-24 with 1:57 left in the game, and all eyes turned to Jackson to see

​Watch: Frank Caliendo hilariously predicts Saturday’s games

ESPN borrowed comedian Frank Caliendo from Fox’s NFL coverage for Satuday’s College Game Day show, and we are all

Top 25 live updates: Michigan out for revenge for last year's blocked punt return TD

Michigan has won just one of the last eight games against Michigan State, but the rivalry seems lopsided today.

South Florida outclasses No. 22 Navy even as Midshipmen's triple option piles up yards, points

Navy made it look like a game late, but the Bulls were never in danger of losing. from Sporting

Former LSU coach Les Miles ‘trying like heck’ to find new job

Miles, 62, expanded his agency team by hiring Trace Armstrong, who also represents a handful of college football's top

Jokester plants Michigan flag in Urban Meyer's lawn

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Baylor regents reveal 'horrifying' gang rape allegations

Baylor said football players were involved in 10.4 percent of Title IX-reported incidents in the four-year period ending in

Utah RB Joe Williams finds he's not the retiring sort

Since Joe Williams' brief "retirement" he's torched UCLA for 332 yards. No. 17 Utah will need him more than

Big 12 won't split into divisions; top two teams will meet in title game

The decision reportedly went against the wishes of league's coaches. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2ej1RM8 via

Cal coach Sonny Dykes rips into Pac-12 for playing schedule

Cal had to play back-to-back weekday games, something coach Sonny Dykes said was a "travesty" and "not right for

Big win against Florida State would silence most Clemson critics

The Tigers are in the same position Florida State was in 2014 after winning a national championship. They are

Florida State WR Bobo Wilson out for Clemson game

Wilson, who has 30 receptions for 390 yards and one TD and also returns punts, injured his right foot

Week 9 college forecast: Undefeated teams face brutal tests

Clemson, Nebraska, Michigan and Washington are all undefeated, but will that be the case come Sunday morning? from Sporting

Recruiting Week 9: Florida State hosts four five-star recruits from Texas

Four five-star recruits from Texas will be on hand in Tallahassee Saturday. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2fmY84u via

Midterm grades for ACC, Big 12 and American coaches

We dole out grades for coaches of the ACC, Big 12 and American conferences. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2dODD0d

Former Penn State assistant Mike McQueary awarded more than $7 million in defamation case

McQueary claimed the university defamed him in a statement. He also claims he was unfairly suspended for being a

Ohio State callers shut out of Urban Meyer’s radio show

Meyer’s radio call-in show on 97.1 The Fan featured no phone calls Thursday. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2eAlF0M via

Iowa DC: Targeting rule leads to ruined knees instead of concussions

Iowa's defensive coordinator Phil Parker has some thoughts on how the game is being changed. from Sporting News RSS

NCAA to distribute money based on academics

The NCAA credited it’s new multimedia rights contract with CBS/Turner for newly available money. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2eWgCog

Former BC player Max Holloway, 26, dies in one-car accident

Holloway, a three-year letter-winner at BC from 2009-11, is the son of former NFL player Brian Holloway. from Sporting

College football Week 9 picks: Pac-12's CFP fate could be decided

The Pac-12's CFP hopes are on the line this week. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2eUbfan via

Former NFL stars highlight 2017 Black College Hall of Fame class

Future All-Pro players Harold Jackson, Gary "Big Hands" Johnson and Robert Porcher highlight the six-member class. from Sporting News

LSU will 'dominate' Alabama, Tigers DB says

No. 19 LSU is surging since the firing of Les Miles, winning three straight in convincing fashion. from Sporting

Two Memphis football players suspended after car shooting incident

Jae'Lon Oglesby and Kam Prewitt have been suspended indefinitely from the team. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2dYgVB7 via

Let's figure out how to fix the targeting rule once and for all

Targeting is an important rule geared at improving player safety, but there are better ways to interpret and enforce.

Michigan's Jim Harbaugh tops 2016 coaches' pay list at $9M

Four SEC coaches are among the 10 highest-paid in FBS, while six of the bottom 10 coaches come from

No. 3 Clemson at No. 12 Florida State: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory

This game could throw a kink in the ACC Coastal standings and give Louisville hope that it could make

Heisman contenders in Week 9: J.T. Barrett slipping

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No. 7 Nebraska at No. 11 Wisconsin: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory

The Badgers are rolling through the toughest schedule in the nation and will face a fourth ranked team in

Imagine this: Defense may win championship in Big 12

Baylor or West Virginia could remain undefeated, and they could do it with their defense. from Sporting News RSS

No. 4 Washington at No. 17 Utah: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory

No. 4 Washington is the big surprise of the college football season, and all eyes are on the Huskies

Who wants some #MACtion? #MACtivityTime, schedule, TV info

The Mid-American Conference has created a niche in the FBS with weekday games on ESPN and the CBS Sports

Police investigating Virginia hazing allegations, report says

First-year Virginia WR Aidan Howard has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit, alleging a culture of bullying and abuse

Clemson's Wayne Gallman wanted someone to injure NC State player

Clemson running back Wayne Gallman took a hit to the head in Saturday's game, and can't remember the events

Clemson's Wayne Gallman wanted someone to injure NC State player

Clemson running back Wayne Gallman took a hit to the head in Saturday's game, and can't remember the events

Top Georgia LBs won't face suspension after marijuana investigation

Natrez Patrick and Roquan Smith have been cleared to face No. 14 Florida on Saturday. from Sporting News RSS

Big Ten Week 9 TV schedule: How to watch the conference games

Ohio State's playoff hopes are still alive (barely) and Michigan State is on the verge of missing a bowl

Playoff contenders and pretenders: Ohio State is still alive, barely

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College football Week 9 TV schedule: How to watch the Top 25 games

In Week 9, the attention turns to the Pac 12, where Washington travels to Utah for its first big

Week 9 bowl projections: Alabama, Michigan title game? It's on for now

A look at Sporting News’ preseason bowl projections for the 2016-17 season heading into Week 8. A total of

Notre Dame recruit de-commits to Michigan; says Brian Kelly 'wasn't cool'

The four-star defensive end from Pennsylvania added that Kelly wasn't fun, either. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2e3DKB1 via

AP Top 25 Week 9 rankings: Michigan No. 2, but there’s still work to do

Michigan is on the move, climbing to No. 2 behind Alabama. But the Wolverines still face a long road

Could LSU’s Leonard Fournette rush back into Heisman race after monster game?

Former Heisman favorite Leonard Fournette was becoming a college football afterthought after missing three games due to injury. That

Oklahoma and Texas Tech set (at least) five records in absurd game

Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes II broke a number of records, but it wasn't enough to upset Oklahoma. from

Ohio State isn’t one-and-done, but win-'em-all is necessary now

The Buckeyes got lost in the Happy Valley "White Out" at the absolute wrong time. That won't prevent them

James Franklin gets elusive ‘signature win’ at Penn State

Penn State, Happy Valley and James Franklin got that signature moment to help pull the program out of the

WATCH: Penn State takes lead over Ohio State on blocked field goal return

Penn State just put Ohio State on upset alert. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2f4ey1y via

Bo Jackson honors late Quentin Groves with uniform tribute at Auburn game

The Tigers legend wore Groves' 54 on his back. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2esPukc via

Alabama All-American DB Eddie Jackson breaks leg vs. Texas A&M

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ESPN's Adnan Virk apologizes for Charlie Strong 'noose' comment

Texas coach Charlie Strong is on the hot seat following a loss to Kansas State, but ESPN's Adnan Virk

Alabama’s biggest tests will come from usual places

Saban has lost 18 games at Alabama, and one third of those losses came against LSU and Auburn. They

No. 1 Alabama 33, No. 6 Texas A&M 14: Five things we learned

The Crimson Tide improved to 8-0, beat its fifth ranked team and took control of the SEC West race

WATCH: Alabama QB Jalen Hurts makes Texas A&M's defense look silly on long TD run

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Alabama asks all fans at Texas A&M game not to use the bathroom

Godspeed, patrons and janitors of Bryant-Denny Stadium. Godspeed. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2ebkF1E via

College football's top performers: QBs Lamar Jackson, Jake Bentley don't disappoint

Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson already has 34 total touchdowns while South Carolina's Jake Bentley's debut went smoothly. from Sporting

Texas A&M's Donovan Wilson ejected for targeting Alabama's Damien Harris

The hard hits keep coming in the Alabama-Texas A&M game. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2dx9uT8 via

Wisconsin’s Big Ten championship dreams keep surviving rough schedule

Saturday’s showdown at Iowa was a battle of the last two Big Ten West Division champions and offered a

Alabama's Mack Wilson lays out Texas A&M kick returner with brutal hit

Should targeting have been called? It looks very close. Here's a look at the vicious hit. from Sporting News

Texas' Charlie Strong hot seat is now engulfed in Kansas State-sparked flames

Charlie Strong likely will lose his job, if not this week, then next, or at least in the offseason.

Watch: Oklahoma State's defense pulls off wildest stunt against Kansas

A Kansas interception led to Oklahoma State's defense playing hot potato with the football for a 21-yard return. from

Watch: Miami (Ohio) receiver James Gardner makes ridiculous one-handed catch

Miami (Ohio) wide receiver James Gardner pulled off a crazy one-handed grab against Bowling Green. from Sporting News RSS

Stanford's Christian McCaffrey returns for Saturday's game vs Colorado

McCaffrey will return to the lineup after missing one game. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2euHj5F via

Top 25 live updates: Battle for the SEC West ends today

The Aggies could really shake up the College Football Playoff picture and stun the nation if they upset Alabama,

Three additional Minnesota players slapped with restraining orders

KiAnte Hardin, Ray Buford and Dior Johnson were served orders from a district court judge stemming from an alleged

Odell Beckham Jr. hit with hefty unsportsmanlike conduct fine

The Giants wide receiver has amassed more than $96,000 worth of fines this season. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2e8Fefa

Brian Kelly will be coaching Notre Dame next year, AD says

Jack Swarbrick said Kelly is not coaching for his job despite a 2-5 start. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2etGxoG

Midterm grades for SEC, Big Ten, Pac-12 coaches

At this point in the season, we know what's up with every team and we've seen enough to pass

Alabama hosts trove of five-star recruits vs. Texas A&M

If you're a five-star prospect, there's a good chance you'll be in Tuscaloosa on Saturday. from Sporting News RSS

College football forecast: Get ready for a wild SEC West showdown

While Alabama and Texas A&M prepare to battle, will N.C. State finally upset a top-10 rival when it faces

Mike Leach fined by Pac-12 for Arizona State accusations

The Washington State coach is concerned about the Sun Devils' "very unsavory practice" regarding opponents' signals. from Sporting News

Department of Education launches Title IX investigation at Baylor

The U.S. Department of Education has opened its own probe at Baylor after the former Title IX Coordinator filed

By the numbers: Sizing up the 11 unbeaten teams in FBS

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College football Week 8 picks: Can Texas A&M knock off Alabama to claim SEC West title?

Trevor Knight is hoping to knock off Alabama for the second time in his career, and a win for

Don't wait until overtime to beat Ohio State, Urban Meyer

If you’re going to beat Ohio State under coach Urban Meyer, then you better do it in regulation. from

Former Virginia receiver suing school over hazing rituals

Aidan Howard signed with Virginia earlier this year, but left school a month after arriving on campus. from Sporting

University of Houston to retire Case Keenum's number

The University of Houston announced Wednesday it would retire the No. 7 worn by former quarterbacks David Klingler and

Clemson’s Wayne Gallman to be ready for Florida State, Dabo Swinney expects

Gillman, a senior, leads the team with 90 carries for 489 yards and five touchdowns. from Sporting News RSS

CTE found in players from more than 100 college football programs

The information from a study was released to raise awareness that CTE is not just an issue for professional

Houston talks 'reasonable' extension for 'hottest commodity' Tom Herman

Herman's name has been mentioned in connection to Power 5 jobs as varied as LSU, Oregon, Penn State and

Angry Bender dishes out Midseason Awards

We’re at the halfway point in the regular season, and that means it’s time to dish out some Midseason

Charles Woodson sees 'Honey Badger' in Jabrill Peppers' future

Peppers is most often compared to Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson, but Woodson, now an ESPN analyst, compared Peppers

Memo gave Big 12 members do’s, don’ts on expansion comments

The 15-month process that ended with a do-nothing result immediately became fodder for media criticism. from Sporting News RSS

BYU, Cincinnati deserve better than Big 12 tease

The Big 12 screwed over at least 17 schools when it announced Monday it had decided not to expand,

Big 12 is Mountain West without Texas, Oklahoma, says Iowa State AD

The Big 12 decided Monday not to expand from 10 teams. Jamie Pollard says the conference doesn't want to

Two Georgia linebackers investigated for alleged marijuana use

Natrez Patrick and Roquan Smith were not arrested, but police are investigating the pair after a marijuana odor came

Adult film site offers Ole Miss QB Chad Kelly date with porn star after striking out with Mia Khalifa

After Kelly's latest disaster with former porn star Mia Khalifa, adult film site Pornhub has offered him a date

Chris Leak accuser decides not to press charges

The 16-year-old girl who accused Leak of inappropriate contact with her at Edgewater High School has chosen not to

Texas A&M at Alabama: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory

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SN's Midseason All-Americans

A lot can change, but these players have been the stars so far. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2eiBknb via

Big 12 is no bigger after rejecting expansion, and it's certainly no better

The Big 12 Conference is still a dysfunctional mess. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2dxyDeF via

Big 12 opts against expansion: Five biggest impacts of decision

After months of speculation, the decision to stay put at 10 teams could have an impact on several schools

Big 12 reportedly decides not to expand 'at this time'

Houston, BYU and other hopefuls will have to stay put where they are for now. from Sporting News RSS

Mike Gundy believes cell phone usage has made players worse

The Oklahoma State coach has some thoughts on the parity in college football. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2efqoSS via

Oklahoma RB Samaje Perine out 2-3 weeks

Joe Mixon and Abdul Adams are the No. 16 Sooners' only scholarship running backs for this week's game at

Week 8 Heisman Watch: Lamar Jackson looks human, but can anyone catch him?

In a week where two of the top Heisman contenders didn’t play and two more had less-than-stellar outings, what

SEC Week 8 TV schedule: How to watch the conference games

Here's how to watch all of the SEC games this week. All times ET. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2eyCI50

Trial in Sandusky whistle-blower's lawsuit against Penn State begins

Former assistant football coach Mike McQueary is seeking $4 million in damages for how Penn State treated him. from

Notre Dame's Devin Butler makes plea deal in altercation with police officer

Butler pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of resisting law enforcement, while two felony charges were dropped. from Sporting

Big Ten Week 8 TV schedule: How to watch the conference games.

Here's how to watch all the Big Ten games this week. All times ET. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2eo86iE

College football Week 8 TV schedule: How to watch the Top 25 games

Here's all the info — dates, times, TV channels — for how to watch the Top 25 teams in

LSU's Leonard Fournette to return for Ole Miss game, report says

If healthy, the junior RB could bolster No. 25 LSU in a six-week stretch in which it will play

'Endzone' explains why Jim Harbaugh won't leave Michigan for NFL

There will be rumors that are sure to come from the NFL ranks, but don’t expect Harbaugh to leave

​Florida offers fans half-price tickets to rescheduled game at LSU

Florida fans traveling to Baton Rouge for the Nov. 19 game will get a big break in ticket prices.

Tennessee's SEC dreams aren't dead yet, but bye week recuperation comes first

Tennessee’s College Football Playoff hopes — while very, very slim — aren’t dead yet. Getting to Atlanta is still

Will Monday meeting bring clarity to Big 12 expansion? Definitely maybe

Consensus reportedly is growing to keep the Big 12 at 10 schools, but this is a conference in which

Playoff contenders and pretenders: Alabama is king

Who is on track for the College Football Playoff heading into Week 8 action? from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2elGMAz

Top Purdue coaching candidates to replace Darrell Hazell

Purdue is long past its prime as a college football stalwart. Could one of these splash hires re-energize the

Purdue fires football coach Darrell Hazell

Darrell Hazell will not finish his fourth season at Purdue. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2ecB0BP via

AP Top 25 Week 8 rankings: Clemson's close win costs them, WVU rising

A missed kick saved Clemson from defeat, but it didn't save the Tigers from losing their spot in the

College Football Playoff picture: Lack of one-loss teams gives unbeatens big cushion

There are three times as many unbeaten teams left among the Power 5 conferences than there are one-loss teams.

Alabama hitting on all sides, and that's bad news for everyone else

This was the most complete football game Alabama has played all season; if that continues, nobody is going to

Houston makes goal-line stand vs. Tulsa after getting break with missed calls

The Cougars had too many men on the field and were offsides the play before they stopped the Golden

No. 2 Ohio State seizes the night, remains perfect after rallying past No. 8 Wisconsin

The Buckeyes still have zero losses after surviving a night in Madison. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2edMlGw via

Urban Meyer eats slap from ref, gets flagged

Definitely not a shining moment for Meyer. It seems safe to say he’s ready to get back home to

Mark Ingram throws Twitter jabs at Kirby Smart following Georgia loss to Vanderbilt

The Bulldogs fell to 4-3 with a 17-16 home loss to Vanderbilt. It was just Georgia’s third loss to

Jalen Hurts adds extra layer to Alabama’s dominance

Alabama has all the usual national championship ingredients. Hurts might put this team over the top. from Sporting News

No. 1 Alabama 49, No. 9 Tennessee 10: Five things we learned

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Stanford’s Christian McCaffrey out against Notre Dame

McCaffrey is averaging 188.2 all-purpose yards per game this season — good enough for third in the nation entering

College football Week 7 top performers: Big defensive plays highlight early games

Tense games and dynamic duos highlighted the afternoon slate of college football in Week 6. from Sporting News RSS

Clemson survives NC State's upset bid with interception in overtime

Clemson was forced into overtime by a scrappy NC State team, but an overtime touchdown and interception kept their

Is West Virginia established as Big 12’s best playoff bet?

It might be time the College Football Playoff committee put some respect on the Mountaineers' name. from Sporting News

WATCH: N.C. State kicker misses 33-yard field goal that would've upset Clemson

The Wolfpack missed three field goals against Clemson, the most damaging was a 33-yarder that would've given them a

Watch: Deshaun Watson throws first pick-6, NC State ties Clemson

The Clemson quarterback was intercepted by Mike Stevens, who returned the ball 28 yards for a touchdown. from Sporting

Former Auburn, NFL linebacker Quentin Groves dies

Quentin Groves won all-SEC honors at Auburn and was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round of

West Virginia's Sean Walters pulls off insane interception vs. Texas Tech

West Virginia vs. Texas Tech is off to a thrilling start. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2ecWsep via

WATCH: Clemson RB Wayne Gallman out of game after hard hit

Gallman was hit hard in the head on a tackle and could have a concussion. from Sporting News RSS

Chad Kelly still trying to hit on former porn star Mia Khalifa

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Tennessee fan paints checkered pattern on father's grave

Before any Volunteers rivalry game, an east Tennessee man paints his father's grave in the school's famous checkered pattern.

Ken Bone makes surprise appearance on 'College Gameday,' and we're really still doing this

The Ken Bone promotional tour should have come to a close by now. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2egWsVR via

FOR SAT AM Top 25 live updates: SEC, Big Ten focus of Week 7's biggest games

The Big Ten and SEC are again the national spotlight. Seems like that's going to be a trend this

Lamar Jackson delivers awesome birthday gift for terminally ill fan

Lamar Jackson helped a young fan's dream come true as she walked into the stadium with the Cardinals before

Duke loses chance to upset Louisville on dodgy roughing the kicker call

The Blue Devils recorded two tackles for loss to set up a 46-yard field goal for Louisville kicker Evan

Cavaliers, J.R. Smith end negotiations, agree on $57-million deal, report says

It took until mid-October with a bit of influencing from LeBron James, but the Cleveland Cavaliers finally re-signed guard

Big 12 expansion appears unlikely, report says

A new development with the Big 12's television partners makes not expanding the most likely option. from Sporting News

Biggest recruiting visits in Week 7 (Oct. 15)

Look to the sidelines in Austin and South Bend for the nation's top uncommitted five-star recruits this weekend. from

Former top WR recruit Preston Williams leaves Tennessee program

He started two of six games for the No. 9 Vols, with nine catches for 80 yards in six

Nick Saban shocked that his granddaughter is not afraid of him

"The Nicktator" sees nearly 3-year-old Amelie's love as a sign that he has mellowed over the years. from Sporting

College Football Week 7 forecast: Vols pushing their luck; N.C. State upset-minded

The Vols' trademark second-half comeback failed them against Texas A&M, but can Tennessee do the impossible and knock off

LSU to honor Mike the Tiger with special helmet decal

LSU lost its mascot, Mike the Tiger, this week after the Bengali-Siberian cat died of cancer. from Sporting News

LSU-Florida game rescheduled for Nov. 19 in Baton Rouge

The Week 5 game was postponed due to impeding conditions from Hurricane Matthew. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2e5iiMD via

Angry Bender: Does Penn State kicker Joey Julius deserve all these cheap shots?

Does Penn State kicker Joey Julius deserve to be hit like that? from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2dWeFdn via

Jalen Hurts for president: Alabama freshman QB must be 'commander-in-chief' at Tennessee

Hurts’ performance on the road so far has been a difference maker for No. 1 Alabama in its attempt

College football Week 7 picks: Tennessee gets shot to knock off Tide

Several top-25 opponents battle in at the halfway point of the college football season. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2dn49vM

Chris Leak hires lawyer who defended Jameis Winston in sexual assault case

Amid accusations of sexual assault, former Gators quarterback Chris Leak has secured Jameis Winston's former lawyer. from Sporting News

Baylor hit with fourth football-related Title IX lawsuit

Baylor is facing yet another Title IX lawsuit after a woman claims the school ignored physical assault allegations. from

No, Leonard Fournette didn't hurt his future at LSU this season

Three years in college didn’t hurt Fournette’s draft value, and a freak ankle injury suffered in training camp isn’t

Steve Spurrier admits to being ‘a little bored’

Though Spurrier may not be as entertained with life after coaching, the role of a college football legend looks

Best conference in football? Big Ten-SEC title game can end the debate

Right now, unless Clemson or Washington gets in the way, all roads appear to either Michigan or Ohio State

Washington State suspends linebacker Logan Tago despite Mike Leach's wishes

Wazzu coach Mike Leach on Monday said: "If I have anything to do with it, he'll play until he's

Rutgers' football failure is only temporary with Chris Ash in charge

It could be worse. Yes, we’re serious. It has been worse. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2efm4qR via

Florida State defense dealt blow with loss of safety Nate Andrews for season

The Seminoles took another hit Tuesday with the news the senior safety won't play again this year. from Sporting

Major programs after Alabama transfer QB Blake Barnett

Barnett would be eligible to play for a Division 1 program as soon as Sept. 30, 2017. from Sporting

LSU's Mike the Tiger dead after battle with cancer

Mike the Tiger had to be euthanized Tuesday. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2dTgFlY via

Ohio State at Wisconsin: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory

Wisconsin is at the center of another Big Ten top-10 matchup this week. The Badgers host Ohio State in

Jim Harbaugh hitting up Ruth's Chris discount for Michigan victory

Ruth's Chris offered a spectacular deal if Michigan defeated Rutgers, and Jim Harbaugh plans to take full advantage of

Heisman Watch: Is Lamar Jackson pulling away from the pack heading into Week 7?

Lamar Jackson is maybe the unanimous Heisman winner at this point of the season and despite his loss, but

No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 9 Tennessee: TV channel, matchup, keys to victory

There hasn't been a bigger Third Saturday in October in over a decade. Here are the keys to victory

Miami Hurricanes dismiss freshman WR Sam Bruce

Bruce entered Miami as one of the most highly-touted wide receivers in the country. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2dIlzSR

Oregon's AD: 'Everyone is disappointed,' but Mark Helfrich not fired yet

Mark Helfrich is on the hot seat, but has a chance to turn this season for the Oregon Ducks

Tennessee dismisses DL Danny O'Brien, who was carted off field in last game

In a statement Monday evening, the school said O'Brien's dismissal was unrelated an injury he suffered Saturday against Texas

​Chad Kelly expresses regret for involvement in high school football melee

Chad Kelly said he regrets his decision to run onto the field in the midst of a brawl at

Luke Del Rio looks like a go for Florida against Missouri

Florida quarterback Luke Del Rio should be good to go for the Gators when they host Missouri on Saturday.

East Carolina postpones Navy game due to flooding

Rivers throughout eastern North Carolina are expected to crest later this week in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. from

Big Ten Week 7 TV schedule: How to watch the conference games

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SEC Week 7 schedule: How to watch the games

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College football Week 7 TV schedule: How to watch the Top 25 games

Alabama travels to Knoxville, Tenn., to face the Vols, and in the only other Top 25 matchup this week,

Florida coach Jim McElwain blasts critics of LSU game postponement

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AP Top 25 Week 7 rankings: Houston tumbles after loss

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Week 7 bowl projections: Washington on track for College Football Playoff berth

A look at Sporting News’ preseason bowl projections for the 2016-17 season heading into Week 7. A total of

Playoff contenders and pretenders after Week 6

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LSU's Mike VI transferred to hospice, will no longer be seen in yard

Fans may have seen the last of LSU's beloved mascot. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2ejBLfF via

Brian Kelly says outside noise ‘doesn’t affect me,’ after 2-4 start

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Seven things we know about the College Football Playoff race

One thing that's certain: No. 1 Alabama controls much of what will happen between now and December. from Sporting

Pennsylvania high school kicker proves girls can hit hard, too

Kelly Macnamara prevented what could have been an even bigger return. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2dphzoN via

Ruth's Chris offering half-off steaks after Michigan's dismantling of Rutgers

Ruth's Chris is offering too good a deal to pass up, thanks to Michigan's beatdown of Rutgers. from Sporting

After Notre Dame’s horrendous start, there’s plenty of blame to go around

Whom does Brian Kelly blame for Notre Dame’s loss to NC State on Saturday, himself or his center? Depends

College football's top performers: Heisman dark horses own Week 6

Trevor Knight, Jabrill Peppers and Jake Browning all forced their way into Heisman conversations Saturday. from Sporting News RSS

Deondre Francois proves Florida State’s future is fine in win over Miami

Francois helped clinch Florida State's victory with two third-quarter TD passes and a scramble for a first down in

Miami's Jamal Carter Sr. ejected for targeting, fans throw trash on field in protest

Miami fans were not at all pleased with officials' decision to call Jamal Carter Sr. for targeting. from Sporting

No. 1 Alabama 49, No. 16 Arkansas 30: Five things we learned

Alabama's win over No. 16 Arkansas taught us a few things. Here's what we learned. from Sporting News RSS

Florida State LB Matthew Thomas ejected for disgusting targeting penalty

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No. 4 Michigan 78, Rutgers 0: Five absurd stats from Big Ten blowout

The Wolverines didn't allow a first down for the first 51 minutes of the game. That's how one-sided this

Can anybody Ohio State’s three-part run game?

Before the full-fledged freak-out about the passing game, here’s the good news: the Buckeyes’ three-part running game is borderline

Tennessee may have fumbled away its chance at SEC championship

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Navy grounds Herman, Houston's CFP playoff ambitions

Navy's ground game was too much for the No. 6 Cougars to handle. The loss means they'll more than

Tennessee DL Danny O'Brien carted off field after hit to head

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No. 6 Houston knocked out of CFP race, loses to Navy 46-40

It's the Midshipmen's first win over a top-10 team since 1984 when they knocked off No. 2 South Carolina,

College football's top performers: Westbrook hot for Oklahoma, running backs explode

Kamryn Pettway made Auburn look like a shadow of its old self and Dede Westbrook pushed Oklahoma to a

Notre Dame's bowl hopes in jeopardy after water-logged loss to Wolfpack

Notre Dame had hopes of making the College Football Playoff this season. Now it needs to rebound if it

Watch: Texas A&M gets crazy turnover after huge Tennessee play

Tennessee was on its way to a score before Texas A&M literally snatched it from them. from Sporting News

Sooners are Big 12 team to beat, and that's bad news how?

Oklahoma is the defending Big 12 champion. The Sooners have the offense to be this year’s Big 12 champion.

Tennessee LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin out for season with injury, per reports

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Wake Forest honors Arnold Palmer with helmet, field logos

Wake Forest will honor the late Arnold Palmer with a special helmet logo in their game Saturday night against

Maryland player ejected for hit on Penn State kicker Joey Julius

For the second straight week, a player was ejected for targeting on Penn State kicker Joey Julius. from Sporting

Pitt offensive lineman scores ultimate big guy touchdown

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Torrential rains plague Notre Dame-NC State game

Players from the Notre Dame and NC State game look like they are on a Slip'N Slide as torrential

Lee Corso breaks down in tears amid 20-year tribute

Lee Corso became emotional during ESPN's tribute to him that showed 20 years of his college football picks. from

Top 25 live updates: With LSU-Florida postponed, Texas-Oklahoma is the must-watch noon game

Hurricane Matthew has already disrupted one game this weekend, LSU-Florida, and could postpone a few others on the southeast

Boise State trio puts up video game numbers in first half vs. New Mexico

Boise State put up numbers in two quarters that most teams would be thrilled to have for a full

Clemson attempts onside kick up 35-3 in the third quarter over Boston College

No. 3 Clemson was in full control at Boston College, up 21-3 at the end of the first quarter.

Ole Miss QB Chad Kelly apparently involved in high school football brawl

Kelly looked as if he found his way onto his high school football field during a brawl in Buffalo.

Tennessee's Jalen Hurd won't play at Texas A&M with undisclosed injury

When Tennessee plays at Texas A&M Saturday, it will do so without one of its top offensive weapons. from

Miami-Florida State game is on; teams will donate to Hurricane Matthew relief

The Hurricanes’ football game against FSU will kick off as scheduled on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. from Sporting

LSU athletic director says it will be 'very difficult' to reschedule Florida game

The SEC has quite a mess to sort out, with no obvious solution to making up the high-profile game

Jim Harbaugh supports NCAA's proposed limitations on satellite camps

Jim Harbaugh has been the point man in what has become an arms race of satellite camps used in

Recruiting: Biggest Recruiting Visits Week 6

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College Football Week 6 forecast: A hurricane, SEC showdowns and ACC Heisman QBs

How will Hurricane Matthew affect all the games in the Southeast? Can Arkansas topple No. 1 Alabama? Will Oregon

Georgia-South Carolina moved to Sunday in wake of Hurricane Matthew

The hurricane has affected another SEC game, but unlike LSU and Florida, the schools in this matchup are set

Florida vs. LSU postponed because of Hurricane Matthew

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Penn State AD Sandy Barbour douses James Franklin 'hot seat' talk

Of all the really annoying sports clichés, the coach on the “hot seat” might be the most vile. It

Johnny Manziel's substance-abuse issues date to Texas A&M, report says

During the Heisman-winning QB's sophomore season, one friend urged him to cut back on his partying with an eye

Louisiana senator begs Florida governor to move LSU-Florida game

U.S. Sen. David Vitter wants Florida Gov. Rick Scott to figure out another option for Saturday's game as Hurricane

Here's Louisville’s path to the College Football Playoff if Clemson wins out

No. 7 Louisville might be out of sight on a bye week after a 42-46 loss at No. 3

College football's dark horse contenders for the Heisman Trophy

There are plenty of players who can and will come out of nowhere and end up striking the pose

College football Week 6 picks: Battle for SEC West begins

Several teams play in must-win games this week, regardless of their record. Welcome to Week 6. from Sporting News

Where will Tom Herman coach in 2017? Nine best bets

The Houston coach will have his choice of jobs if he decides to leave the Cougars. We run down

University president tweets support for Texas coach Charlie Strong

Still, at 13-16 since taking over in 2014 as Texas' coach, Strong is facing a tough task: "Win eight

Baylor appoints new Title IX director on day predecessor claimed to be forced out

Baylor named its new Title IX coordinator less than 48 hours after the previous one's resignation. from Sporting News

NCAA considering earlier signing periods for Division I football

The only current signing period for high school football prospects begins the first Wednesday in February. from Sporting News

Chris Leak, Former Florida star, under investigation in alleged sexual assault

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LSU's Leonard Fournette likely out against Florida

Fournette has been nursing an ankle injury that kept him out of LSU's victory over Missouri last week. from

LSU mascot Mike VI's cancer has spread; vets say he has 1-2 months left to live

The tumor on the right side of Mike's face has grown, and new tumors have popped up in his

Hurricane Matthew threatens football, other weekend sports along Atlantic coast

A powerful storm reaches Florida on Thursday, creating uncertainty for sports event up the eastern seaboard. from Sporting News

Police shoot suspect at Colorado football facility, report says

University officials alerted campus Wednesday morning about a man armed with a machete at the new Champions Center. from

Former Baylor Title IX coordinator: 'I was being retaliated against'

Eight women have joined a Title IX suit against the university alleging the school did not do enough to

How long will Tennessee's heart (and second-half comebacks) go on?

Every week, SN’s Bill Bender will look at the national landscape in college football in “Around the Bender.” This

Texas vs. Oklahoma: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory

Here's how to watch the Red River Rivalry, and keys to victory for both Texas and Oklahoma. from Sporting

Alabama at Arkansas: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory

The Crimson Tide are hoping to continue their conference dominance with a big win over the Razorbacks, while Arkansas

Angry Bender: Is Nick Saban a hypocrite for calling out transfer QBs? No, he’s not

No, it's not hypocritical for Saban to blast transfer QBs. There's just a time and a place for "quitting"

Water line break causes sinkhole at Purdue football field

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Former USC, Raiders QB Todd Marinovich charged after nude break-in

Marinovich was charged with trespassing and drug possession after he was found nude in another person's backyard. from Sporting

S.C. governor 'can't imagine' Gamecocks hosting game as Hurricane Matthew nears

The ACC has several games potentially in the path of the storm but is still weighing its options for

Minnesota players rejoin team after prosecutors decline to file charges

Four players were reinstated to the Minnesota squad after police decided not to charge them in a sexual assault

N.C. radio station will 'protest the protest' following ECU band kneel

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Georgia Tech's Paul Johnson wants same amenities Clemson has

“You can’t have expectations with no commitment. It won’t work, no matter what you do," Johnson said. from Sporting

Turner Field to be converted into college football stadium

In a testament to flexibility and sustainability, the 20-year-old stadium is being turned into a football stadium for Georgia

Big Ten Week 6 TV schedule: How to watch the conference games

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Heisman Watch: New candidates on the rise heading into Week 6

Lamar Jackson and Deshaun Watson remain firmly in the Heisman discussion, but they weren’t the only passers to impress

Baylor’s Title IX coordinator resigns; two more women join civil rights lawsuit

Patty Crawford "was disappointed" in her role in implementing recommendations from law firm Pepper Hamilton's investigation. from Sporting News

Baylor defenders, conspiracy theorists being played by Art Briles

Baylor is proving all the rape down in Waco was not rock bottom. They can and did go lower.

Penn State kicker Joey Julius reveals struggles with eating disorder

Joey Julius shared a Facebook post Monday admitting he missed spring and summer workouts after seeking treatment for an

Central Michigan coach John Bonamego prefers chemotherapy over losing to rival

A blowout loss to Western Michigan or weeks of grueling chemotherapy? For John Bonamego, the choice is simple. from

Texas never let Charlie Strong off the hot seat, and it shows

The biggest problem is Texas is still looking for its messiah, or it’s looking at a few other blue-blood

College football Week 6 TV schedule: How to watch the Top 25 games

In Week 6, we've got a few more big games on tap, including the Red River Rivalry. from Sporting

Supreme Court won't hear appeals in NCAA-O'Bannon antitrust case

Lawyers for Ed O'Bannon and the UCLA had hoped the Supreme Court would take up disputed portions of the

Ducks will become 'Webfoots' with sick alternate uniforms vs. Washington

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Week 6 Bowl Projections: Washington, Michigan creep closer to College Football Playoff

A look at Sporting News’ preseason bowl projections for the 2016-17 season heading into Week 6. A total of

College Football Playoff contenders and pretenders heading into Week 6

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Ranking the College Football Playoff odds for all 16 unbeaten teams

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Texas 'very close' to pushing out Charlie Strong at season's end, report says

Two straight losses and 99 points allowed in two weeks have the Texas coach on the hot seat. from

5-star LB Dylan Moses commits to Alabama

Teams have been after Moses since was in the eighth grade. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2cVUbl3 via

AP Top 25 Week 6 rankings: Washington, North Carolina jump after huge wins

The top 10 teams in the AP Top 25 Poll looks a lot different after Saturday's games. from Sporting

Texas AD insists Charlie Strong will not be fired — yet

Strong's Texas team lost its second game in as many weeks after falling to Oklahoma State. from Sporting News

Five teams that are living up to the hype so far

Five teams are turning back the clock to 1990s college football with their fast starts. from Sporting News RSS

Deshaun Watson shows nation he's 'still here' while out-dueling Lamar Jackson, Louisville

It wasn't pretty, but Clemson found a way to outlast the Cardinals in a high-octane offensive performance. from Sporting

Michigan is almost there with Jim Harbaugh, but a few concerns remain

It's oh-so-easy to project what Michigan can be this season. But we can't do that — not yet. from

Yes, Wilton Speight is the right quarterback for Michigan’s title hopes

Speight didn't have the best outing against Wisconsin. He's still Michigan's man for the job. from Sporting News RSS

No. 11 Tennessee 34, No. 25 Georgia 31

Tennessee overcame another large deficit to beat an SEC opponent, albeit on a Hail Mary. Here's what we learned

No. 4 Michigan 14, No. 8 Wisconsin 7: Five things we learned

It wasn’t pretty, but it was old-school traditional Big Ten football. Here's what we learned. from Sporting News RSS

Watch: Tennessee beats Georgia with last-second Hail Mary play

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WATCH: North Carolina nails 54-yard field goal to upset Florida State

A blocked extra point looked like it would doom North Carolina, but kicker Nick Weiler redeemed himself a couple

WATCH: Michigan's Jourdan Lewis grabs a beautiful one-handed interception to seal win against Wisconsin

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Penn State and Minnesota benches clear after cheap shot on kicker Joey Julius

Joey Julius is a big man, but this shot was unnecessary. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2cJeyU3 via

College football's top Week 5 performers: J.T. Barrett goes off for Ohio State

Notre Dame's DeShone Kizer was huge in breaking out of the team's abysmal slump, and Ohio State's J.T. Barrett

Tennessee's Jalen Hurd fumbles away sure touchdown against Georgia

Hurd likely won't prance into the end zone after getting smacked by the Georgia defender. from Sporting News RSS

Michigan goes with super I-formation against Wisconsin

The Wolverines lined up 10 guys in a straight line with Wilton Speight to the side late in the

No. 13 Baylor survives Iowa State with last-second field goal

A field goal with three seconds left in the game allowed Baylor to remain undefeated. from Sporting News RSS

It's Mark Richt's time to take a swing at Florida State

Miami’s Mark Richt took care of a rivalry he owned in the past. Now it’s time to take care

Buckeyes' depth, youth can carry them to a national championship

The questions about Ohio State's depth and youth are laughable now — the Buckeyes have the most talented and

Iowa fans throw trash onto field after penalty calls vs. Northwestern

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J.T. Barrett breaks Ohio State record for career touchdown passes

With a strike to Marcus Baugh in the game against Rutgers, J.T Barrett broke the record for most passing

Oklahoma State blocks Texas extra point, uses lateral to score

Whoa. A blocked Texas extra point and easy lateral gave Oklahoma State two points in the first quarter. from

Notre Dame, Syracuse combine for 36 points in five minutes

The Notre Dame quarterback threw a 79-yard bomb to Equanimeous St. Brown just 18 seconds into the first quarter.

​Miami to honor Jose Fernandez with helmet decal

The Miami Hurricanes football team will pay tribute to late Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez with a special decal on

Top 25 live updates: Michigan-Wisconsin, Louisville-Clemson on the docket for Saturday

Washington shocked the world with a beatdown of Stanford on Friday night to kick off the top 10 showdown

Rape survivor Brenda Tracy says Baylor assistant coach questioned visit

Alleged rape survivor Brenda Tracy said the players at Baylor were attentive, but an assistant coach denied any wrongdoing

​Anti-Donald Trump flyovers planned at five college football stadiums

Airplanes are expected to fly over five college football stadiums Saturday to protest what one group calls Donald Trump's

Toledo brings MAC-tion to Provo, and it's glorious

Toledo lost for the first time this season, but there was craziness right up to the final whistle. from