Tim Tebow knows how Alabama's Jalen Hurts can beat Clemson this time

Tim Tebow shares his thoughts on how Alabama QB Jalen Hurts can beat Clemson in the Sugar Bowl on

Three takeaways from No. 6 Wisconsin's history-making win over No. 10 Miami

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Mark Richt loses cool, Miami misses chance in hard-learned Orange Bowl lesson

Miami lost its third straight game of the season in the Orange Bowl, and it will be interesting to

Malik Rosier breaks Miami single-season TD record

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Livid Mark Richt bumps ref after controversial no-call in Orange Bowl

Miami's Mark Richt bumped an official during the Orange Bowl but was not ejected. See what made him so

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor breaks Adrian Peterson's freshman rushing record

Peterson rushed for 1,925 yards a freshman for Oklahoma in 2004. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2q2NfuH via

Watch: Nick Saban dances with LSU superfan Jarrius Wright

Nick Saban broke out a smile — and some dance moves — on the turf of the Superdome with

Penn State again is the best eight-team playoff prop in four-team landscape

Penn State won the Fiesta Bowl in impressive fashion, and the Nittany Lions are the kind of team that

Watch: Penn State's James Franklin looks ready to fight someone after Gatorade bath

James Franklin was elated to get the Fiesta Bowl win, but he did not look happy after his Gatorade

Wisconsin vs. Miami: Live scores, updates from Orange Bowl

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Three takeaways from No. 9 Penn State's win over No. 11 Washington

Two Power 5 conferences faced off in the Fiesta Bowl Saturday and both kept up the trends of the

If Alabama QB Jalen Hurts beats Clemson, it could be because of Deshaun Watson

Jalen Hurts is in a similar position as Deshaun Watson, who faced adversity going into the national championship last

Penn State vs. Washington: Live updates, highlights from Fiesta Bowl

Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates and scores from the Fiesta Bowl matchup between Penn State and

CFP Semifinal: Sooners QB Baker Mayfield reveals details of illness

After missing media sessions and non-football activities for three days, Mayfield revealed he's battling "flu-like" symptoms. from Sporting News

'NCAA Football 14' predicts the College Football Playoff: No. 4 Alabama vs No. 1 Clemson in the Sugar Bowl

SN contributor Bryan Wiedey previewed the Sugar Bowl between the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide and No. 1 Clemson

Alabama-Clemson III adds to history of best bowl rematches

Alabama and Clemson are only the latest in a long line of epic rematches between titanic teams. from Sporting

CFP semifinal: Baker Mayfield's status adds intrigue to Monday's game

The Sooners quarterback has been ailing the past three days, but Oklahoma coaches and teammates are mum on his

Sam Darnold's Cotton Bowl flop underlines concerns for uncertain NFL future

Sam Darnold's turnovers surfaced against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, and that's a problem that needs to be

Three takeaways from No. 5 Ohio State's win over No. 8 USC

Ohio State played without one of its best defensive players, but still beat USC in the Cotton Bowl. from

Ohio State's Denzel Ward pushes bowl-skipping debate to New Year's Day Six

Ohio State's Denzel Ward sat out the Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday, which pushes the trend of skipping bowls

Ohio State star CB Denzel Ward opts to skip Cotton Bowl

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USC vs. Ohio State: Score, live updates from Cotton Bowl

Sporting News will be provide live updates throughout Friday’s Cotton Bowl matchup between USC and Ohio State. from Sporting

Northwestern's Paddy Fisher ejected on controversial targeting call

Northwestern linebacker Paddy Fisher was the second player ejected in the Music City Bowl Friday. from Sporting News RSS

Kentucky player ejected after refusing to let referee help him up

Kentucky running back Benny Snell was ejected for the rest of the Music City Bowl. from Sporting News RSS

Northwestern's Clayton Thorson suffers scary knee injury

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New Arizona State assistant tweets link to gambling website

New Sun Devils LB coach Antonio Pierce's tweet of a link to a gambling website was not an NCAA

Oklahoma carrying aspirations of entire Big 12 into College Football Playoff

Oklahoma's College Football Playoff berth isn't just about the Sooners. OU carries the hopes of the entire Big 12

'NCAA Football' predicts the College Football Playoff: No. 3 Georgia vs No. 2 Oklahoma in the Rose Bowl

SN contributor Bryan Wiedey previewed the Rose Bowl between #3 Georgia Bulldogs and #2 Oklahoma Sooners with "NCAA Football

College football bowls 2017-18: Best trick plays of bowl season

Trickeration is one of the best parts of bowl season, especially when it works as well as these plays

Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan thrilled to have 'last one standing' in UCF

Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan is thrilled to have the last unbeaten team in UCF face off against Auburn.

Washington State QB Luke Falk misses bowl game; coach Mike Leach reveals no details

Cougars quarterback Luke Falk missed his final collegiate game after he was seen earlier in the week with an

Joe Namath: Bama deserves playoff berth against 'monster' Clemson team

Joe Namath, one of the most famous quarterbacks in Alabama history, gives his take on why the Crimson Tide

Camping World Bowl: Oklahoma State players give Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente Gatorade bath after win

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Georgia lawyer granted trial postponement to attend Rose Bowl

A UGA fan, who is a lawyer in Chatham Country, will be able to go to the Rose Bowl

Mike Gundy discovered Oklahoma State's OC online

Mike Yurcich was coaching at the Division II level making $52,500 a year before Mike Gundy came calling. from

Watch: Georgia's Nick Chubb freaks out on Disneyland ride

Chubb was seated next to UGA coach Kirby Smart, whose arm and leg kept being grabbed by linebacker Roquan

Iowa’s Josh Jackson continues transformation from backup to NFL Draft pick

Jackson tallied his eighth interception of 2017 at the Pinstripe Bowl on Wednesday, tying an Iowa single-season program record.

J.K. Dobbins: Ohio State's throwback running back of the future

The true freshman running back evokes images of some fantastic Ohio State running backs. And he looks like he

Missouri DE blames former OC for brutal Texas Bowl loss

Marcell Frazier said Josh Heupel's departure for Central Florida's head coaching position is why the Tigers were defeated by

LSU expected to replace OC Matt Canada after Citrus Bowl, report says

Matt Canada is only in his first season as OC of LSU, but after tensions with head coach Ed

College Football Playoff: Sporting News' picks for Oklahoma-Georgia and Alabama-Clemson

Sporting News has split predictions for the Rose Bowl between Oklahoma and Georgia and the Sugar Bowl between Clemson

Tom Herman appeared to mock Mizzou QB Drew Lock’s touchdown celebration

Texas coach Tom Herman and quarterback Sam Ehlinger appeared to mock Missouri quarterback Drew Lock's touchdown celebration during the

Purdue QB Elijah Sindelar played through torn ACL

Boilermakers coach Jeff Brohm wanted to sit Sindelar after he was injured on Nov. 11, but the sophomore convinced

Watch: Purdue wins Foster Farms Bowl thanks to terrific late TD catch

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Twitter reacts to disputed spot, review of Purdue fourth-down play

It looked an awful lot like Purdue had converted on fourth down early in the fourth quarter, but the

​Alabama’s Nick Saban: Playoff game vs. Clemson not about revenge

Alabama coach Nick Saban does not buy the notion that revenge is a factor in his team’s mindset as

Deion Sanders discussing possible coaching role at FSU with Willie Taggart, per report

Could "Prime Time" make a return to the college ranks as a coach? FSU coach Willie Taggart is reportedly

Get used to this four-team College Football playoff, because re-runs are coming

The College Football Playoff lacks parity, and the combination of Georgia, Clemson, Alabama and Oklahoma will be a reason

Bill Snyder remains mum on future: 'That hasn't been decided yet'

Bill Snyder, who has been Kansas State's coach for 26 years, said he hasn't reached a decision on whether

Number of actual write-in votes for Nick Saban revealed in Alabama Election

Nick Saban did not sway this month's stunning Alabama U.S. Senate election, but the Alabama coach did receive the

LSU RB Derrius Guice surprises 10-year-old with Christmas visit

LSU running back Derrius Guice gave a 10-year-old girl the ultimate Christmas gift by visiting her and hand-delivering a

UCLA's Josh Rosen will not play in Cactus Bowl on doctor's orders, report says

Josh Rosen is still in concussion protocol after suffering the injury in the Bruins' final game of the season.

'Last Chance U' star Dakota Allen returning to Texas Tech for senior year

Dakota Allen led Texas Tech with 102 tackles (58 solo) this season. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2kNDXOo via

Take the quiz: Real or fake bowl names

Think you can spot what’s a real or fake bowl name? Take this Sporcle.com quiz to see where you

Heisman winner, Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield accepts Senior Bowl invitation

The Oklahoma QB will be the first Heisman winner to attend the Senior Bowl since 2007 winner Tim Tebow

Brian Kelly 'disappointed' as Notre Dame suspends third player from Citrus Bowl

Two of the three players are suspended indefinitely after being arrested Friday for allegedly shoplifting. from Sporting News RSS

Georgia vs. Oklahoma: Five numbers that will decide College Football Playoff semifinal

Which numbers will decide the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl between Oklahoma and Georgia? Sporting News

Alabama vs. Clemson: Five numbers that will decide College Football Playoff semifinal

Which numbers will decide the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl between Alabama and Clemson? Sporting News

Reddit user catches what Florida State, NCAA missed: Seminoles shouldn't be in bowl game

A team must win six games against eligible schools to earn bowl eligibility. Florida State had five wins against

Georgia LB Natrez Patrick reportedly enters drug program, will miss College Football Playoff

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Independence Bowl plans to host FSU, despite report of ineligibility

Florida State might actually be ineligible for its Independence Bowl matchup against Southern Miss. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2CSAYdV

Jim Harbaugh compared to Paris Hilton by former Wolverine and NFL star Amani Toomer

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Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma and FAU already talking trash for 2018 game

Let's hope the Oklahoma-FAU game is half as interesting as the trash talk already taking place. from Sporting News

Nick Saban, Urban Meyer finally have five-star Signing Day competition

Nick Saban and Urban Meyer have dominated Signing Day for years. The early returns, however, showed some stiff competition.

Georgia, Clemson five-star hauls lead early Signing Day winners

The early Signing Day returns are in, and here's a look at the winners and losers from Day 1.

That new tax bill? It's going to hit college athletics — hard

The bill requires that universities, as non-profit organizations, pay a 21 percent excise tax on coaches' big-dollar deals. from

Clemson, on the verge of history, takes on new role against Alabama

Clemson has taken on a new role as it prepares to take on Alabama for a third time in

Dabo Swinney disses Urban Meyer in recruitment of five-star OL Jackson Carman

The notion that Urban Meyer may not be long for coaching, put forth by Dabo Swinney, was a factor

Five-star DE Micah Parsons chooses Penn State after Ohio State debacle

Ohio State got in trouble for giving Parsons preferential treatment at College GameDay, which led to the school halting

Clemson lands pair of top recruits: QB Trevor Lawrence, DE Xavier Thomas

Clemson landed two top 2018 recruits Wednesday: Quarterback Trevor Lawrence and defensive end Xavier Thomas. from Sporting News RSS

College football recruiting early signing period: Tracking 2018 signings

The early signing period for the 2018 recruiting class is here. Follow along as Sporting News provides updates on

College Football Playoff schedule for semifinals, national championship games

When and where are the College Football Playoff semifinals and national championship games? Here is everything you need to

Twitter reacts to Lane Kiffin's rough post-Boca Raton Bowl interview

Lane Kiffin's FAU team notched a lopsided win in its first bowl appearance since 2008. Kiffin's only stumble during

Jerry Kill retiring as Rutgers OC, citing health reasons

Kill is retiring once again from football, citing health reasons. He leaves Rutgers looking for its ninth offensive coordinator

Alabama LB Dylan Moses 'out indefinitely' after suffering foot injury

Dylan Moses, who stepped into a starting role later this season, is reportedly out indefinitely with a foot injury.

Kendrick Lamar tabbed to perform at the College Football Playoff halftime show

The College Football Playoff title game will have Kendrick Lamar as the halftime performer. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2Byv0zv

Coaches trying to make sense of early signing day, and the future of college football recruiting

The inaugural early signing period will take place this week, and college football coaches are still trying to figure

Lane Kiffin finalizing long-term deal with Florida Atlantic, report says

Lane Kiffin led the Owls to a 10-3 record and a Conference USA title in his first year as

How to beat Bama? These QBs show blueprint for Clemson's Kelly Bryant

How do you solve Alabama's defense? These 12 quarterbacks beat Nick Saban-led Bama since 2010. This is how they

Top QB prospect Justin Fields confirms commitment to Georgia

QB Justin Fields, the No. 2 overall prospect in the class of 2018, confirmed Sunday that he’s sticking to

Oregon scores two defensive TDs to end half against Boise State

Boise State went from potentially taking a 31-0 lead into halftime, to taking a 31-7 lead into halftime, to

Keyshawn Johnson Jr. announces decision to transfer from Nebraska

Johnson Jr. received a citation for marijuana possession and possession of drug paraphernalia in June. from Sporting News RSS

Arkansas offers scholarship to Bear Bryant's great-grandson

Paul Tyson, a 6-4, 210-pound pro-style QB, is a four-star prospect in the class of 2019 who has Power

Angry Bender: Putting some real meaning into bowl season

Angry Bender unleashes on those who call bowl games meaningless. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2zeTNsV via

Will Grier to return for senior season at West Virginia

Will Grier had a great first season at West Virginia in 2017. He'll look to build on that heading

Rodney Anderson update: Oklahoma RB not charged after rape investigation

Anderson was accused by a 23-year-old woman of raping her in the early hours of Nov. 16. from Sporting

Did write-in votes for Nick Saban sway the Alabama Senate election?

Did write-in votes for Nick Saban sway the stunning Alabama U.S. Senate election? We'll soon find out thanks to

UGA's Natrez Patrick won't face marijuana charges

Charges of marijuana possession were dismissed against Patrick, who was arrested with teammate Jayson Stanley on Dec. 3. from

Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma lead college football consensus All-Americans

The 2017 consensus All-America team, led by Sporting News Player of the Year Baker Mayfield, was released on Thursday.

Ranking the 2017-18 college football coaching hires

Sporting News ranked the college football coaching hires. Did Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher or Nebraska's Scott Frost land the

College Football Bowl Matchups: Stats, advice, rankings for every game in your pick 'em pool

College football bowl season is here, which means it's time to win your pick 'em pools. Get expert advice

Ranking potential College Football Playoff championship games

Which College Football Playoff championship game would be the best one? Sporting News takes a look at those possibilities

'The Recruit': Football prodigy Quavaris Crouch and the unlikeliest of state champions

Sporting News' short film looks at Harding University High School's rise from local afterthought to North Carolina state champions

Jim Harbaugh makes change at Michigan; Kevin Tolbert won't return as strength coach

A source told Sporting News that Kevin Tolbert, who had served as Michigan's strength and conditioning coach the past

Arizona State defensive coordinator Phil Bennett leaving for health issues

Phil Bennett resigned Tuesday as the Arizona State defensive coordinator, citing personal reasons and health issues. from Sporting News

Bill Snyder to return to Kansas State in 2018, per report

The longtime Wildcats coach is reportedly returning to Manhattan for the 2018 season. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2C3m2tT via

Alabama voter says he wrote in Nick Saban in U.S. Senate special election

During Alabama's special Senate election Tuesday, a man couldn't decide between Roy Moore, a Republican, and Doug Jones, a

To sit or not to sit: Fixing college football's bowl season

How do we fix the bowl season? These five huge debates are a good place to start: from Sporting

Sporting News 2017 college football All-Americans

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Greg Schiano stood to make $27M at Tennessee, documents show

The memo of understanding was missing the university CFO's signature, as required, letting Tennessee back out of the unpopular

SMU hires Sonny Dykes as new head coach, report says

Five days after Chad Morris departed for Arkansas, SMU hired Sonny Dykes as its new head coach. from Sporting

Iowa S Brandon Snyder arrested, charged with drunk driving

Snyder failed a breathalyzer test in the early hours of Sunday morning and was booked in an Iowa City

Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield is Sporting News Player of the Year

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield is Sporting News' 2017 pick for Player of the Year. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2kntAzx

Georgia's Kirby Smart is Sporting News Coach of the Year

Georgia's Kirby Smart is Sporting News' 2017 pick for Coach of the Year in college football. from Sporting News

Tennessee Volunteers, Delanie Walker reach out to bullying victim

Several Tennessee players, plus Titans tight end Delanie Walker, have reached out to support a victim of bullying. from

Baker Mayfield: Oklahoma's can't-miss star that all of college football missed

Baker Mayfield received four scholarship offers coming out of high school in 2013. How did one of the best

Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield, former walk-on, wins 2017 Heisman Trophy

The former Texas Tech walk-on has earned the Heisman at Oklahoma. Here's how he pulled off the tremendous feat.

Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield wins the Heisman Trophy

Mayfield is the sixth Sooners player to be awarded the Heisman, and first since Sam Bradford in 2008. from

Q&A: Rob Riggle talks College Football Playoff, 'Most Interesting Fan in America'

Actor Rob Riggle is rooting for Oklahoma for the College Football Playoff, which he is attending as a spokesperson

Texas hires TCU AD Chris Del Conte in lateral move

In a lateral move, Texas has hired TCU AD Chris Del Conte to oversee both the men's and women's

Army QB Ahmad Bradshaw was accused of rape, allegations 'unfounded'

Ahmad Bradshaw was accused of rape in 2014, but the Army cleared him of any wrongdoing. from Sporting News

Florida WR James Robinson has heart condition, not medically cleared to play

The Gators announced Robinson will not play for the team after it was discovered he has a heart condition.

Jerry Sandusky's son gets up to 7-year prison sentence for child sex abuse

Jeffrey S. Sandusky pleaded guilty to 16 charges, including 14 felonies, involving sex-related crimes involving two underage girls. from

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney blames fatigue for ranking Ohio State ahead of Alabama

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney swears it was “a moment of insanity” that caused him to rank Ohio State ahead

Oregon coach search: Mario Cristobal is Ducks players' pick

More than 70 players have signed a petition seeking to have Mario Cristobal named Oregon's coach. from Sporting News

Heisman denied: 13 best college football players who never won it

The Heisman Trophy is awarded to college football's most outstanding player — except in these cases. from Sporting News

2017 College Football Award winners: Baker Mayfield adds to haul with Maxwell Award

The best of the best in in college football were recognized Thursday night during the 2017 awards ceremony in

Texas A&M? More like ATM: Interim coach Jeff Banks to get $75K for bowl game

The Aggies, flush with cash, are compensating Jeff Banks well for his one game as placeholder for Jimbo Fisher.

Oregon state rep. blasts player who decommitted from Ducks

Oregon state representative Bill Post took to Twitter to blast Braden Lenzy, who decommitted from Oregon after Willie Taggart

Phillip Fulmer, Jeremy Pruitt and common sense preserve Tennessee's future, for now

Common sense finally won out when Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer hired Jeremy Pruitt to be the program's next

Tennessee fans react joyously after Jeremy Pruitt hire

Tennessee's coaching search finally came to an end Thursday when the Vols hired Jeremy Pruitt. from Sporting News RSS

WATCH: Hilarious Heisman campaign ads for Baker Mayfield, Lamar Jackson, Bryce Love

Watch these hilarious Heisman Trophy campaign ads for contenders Baker Mayfield, Bryce Love and Lamar Jackson. from Sporting News

Shea Patterson makes perfect sense for Michigan, Jim Harbaugh

Shea Patterson reportedly is in the mix to transfer to Michigan. Here is why that makes perfect sense in

Tennessee coaching rumors: Alabama DC Jeremy Pruitt to accept head coach job

After big names like Jon Gruden and Mike Leach were discussed as Tennessee's head coach, the Vols appear to

Tennessee coaching rumors: Vols reportedly make offer to Alabama DC Jeremy Pruitt

Tennessee's search might be coming to an end, finally. Jeremy Pruitt reportedly is the athletic department's latest choice to

Georgia fan driving Hummer with SEC title game playing on back

One Georgia fan has found a creative way to share the Bulldogs' 28-7 win over Auburn in the SEC

Oklahoma RB Rodney Anderson 'unlikely' to be charged with sexual assault, report says

According to Anderson's attorney, the accuser "attempted to pursue a relationship" following the date of the alleged assault. from

Virginia's Micah Kiser future extends way past football, and it's just as exciting

Micah Kiser is more than ready to make an impact long after his playing days are over. The Campbell

Auburn vs UCF: Date, time TV, predictions for Peach Bowl

Auburn and UCF meet in the Peach Bowl on Jan 1. Get Sporting News' prediction here. from Sporting News

Penn State vs. Washington: Date, time TV, predictions for Fiesta Bowl

Penn State and Washington meet in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 30. Get Sporting News' prediction here. from Sporting

Clemson vs. Alabama: Date, time TV, predictions for Sugar Bowl semifinal

Clemson and Alabama meet in the Sugar Bowl in the second College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1. Get

O.J. Simpson says he cast vote for 2017 Heisman Trophy

Despite his jail sentence, Simpson wasn't stripped of his Heisman win from 1968, which means he still has a

Ohio State vs. USC: Date, time TV, predictions for Cotton Bowl Classic

Ohio State meets USC in the Cotton Bowl Classic on Dec. 29. Get Sporting News prediction for the Big

​Wisconsin vs. Miami: Date, time TV, predictions for Orange Bowl

Wisconsin meets Miami in the Orange Bowl as part of the New Year's Day Six. Get Sporting News prediction

Georgia vs. Oklahoma: Date, time TV, predictions for Rose Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal

Georgia and Oklahoma meet in the Rose Bowl in the first College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1. Get

Least-deserving Heisman winners of all time

The Louisville quarterback is would join a group of controversial Heisman winners. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2hxrhaq via

College football bowl picks 2017-18: Predictions for all 40 bowl games

Sporting News makes its picks for all 40 bowl on the 2017-18 schedule, including the College Football Playoff championship

Texas A&M gives both Jimbo Fisher, FSU fresh starts for 2018

Jimbo Fisher and Florida State both needed a fresh start. Fisher's leaving for Texas A&M should work out for

Arkansas hiring SMU's Chad Morris as head coach, report says

The SMU head coach led the Mustangs to a 7-5 record this season and went 14-22 in three years

Willie Taggart's track records shows he'll be a hit at FSU

Florida State's Willie Taggart will be a hit at Florida State if he does the two things he's done

Nine Oregon coaching candidates to replace Willie Taggart

Who are the best candidates to replace Willie Taggart at Oregon? Keep these coaches in mind. from Sporting News

Florida State reportedly hiring Oregon's Willie Taggart to replace Jimbo Fisher

Taggart is 47-50 all-time as a college head coach so while he's a top recruiter he's not necessarily a

FSU's Derwin James will skip Independence Bowl, declare for NFL Draft

Derwin James is following the example set by players like Christian McCaffrey and Leonard Fournette in skipping his team's

Tennessee coach search: Georgia, Auburn DCs to interview for second time, report says

Mel Tucker of Georgia and Kevin Steele of Auburn have their second round of interviews with new Vols AD

Saquon Barkley shows true sportsmanship after Heisman snub

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley wrote a message to his fans and teammates after he was not named

Paul George is on board the Baker Mayfield hype train

Paul George said what makes Baker Mayfield so good is his ability to lead his team. from Sporting News

Ranking college football's bowl games, from Independence to national championship

Sporting News ranks all 40 postseason bowl games. Where does your team's bowl rank on the list? from Sporting

Coaching news: UCF hires Missouri assistant Josh Heupel to lead program

After Scott Frost accepted the job at his alma mater Nebraska, the Knights announced Josh Heupel as their head

Oklahoma RB Rodney Anderson named in woman’s protective order request

No. 2 Oklahoma plays No. 3 Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl on Jan.

Lamar Jackson, Bryce Love, Baker Mayfield named Heisman finalists

Top running backs Saquon Barkley, Jonathan Taylor and Rashaad Penny did not receive the invitation to New York. from

Saquon Barkley, college football's most outstanding player, deserves Heisman Trophy

If the Heisman Trophy kept to its creed of awarding college football's most outstanding player — not the player

Rivals Jim Harbaugh, Mark Dantonio trade barbs after bowl selections

After MSU coach Mark Dantonio said he would focus on beating Michigan, Jim Harbaugh tweeted, "Congrats on turning around

Coaching rumors: Kevin Sumlin out of contention for UCF job

Kevin Sumlin waited too long to weigh his options with UCF, so the school decided to move on to

Video shows Georgia Tech football player knocking his teammate out again

Georgia Tech starters Step Durham and Lance Austin were caught on video fighting again. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2ALB4qu

Big Ten, Ohio State can prevent future playoff snubs with big bowl season

Ohio State and the Big Ten can prevent another playoff snub with a lights-out bowl season heading into 2018.

Watch: Army unveils epic uniforms ahead of game vs. Navy

Army's uniforms depict the story of the soldiers of the 10th Mountain Unit, which surged to prominence in WWII.

Gus Malzahn to remain at Auburn after multi-year contract extension

Malzahn agreed to a new multi-year deal to remain the head football coach at Auburn. from Sporting News RSS

Herm Edwards to be introduced as Arizona State's coach on Monday, per report

The current ESPN analyst hasn't held a coaching job since 2008 and has never been a college football head

Herm Edwards' strengths make him at least an interesting choice for Arizona State

Herm Edwards at Arizona State is less of an oddball choice than you think. He can at least use

College Football Playoff odds: Alabama listed as favorite to win national title

Alabama is favored not only to beat Clemson in the Rose Bowl, but also to go on to win

Man arrested after bloody brawl at ACC Championship

A fight broke out in the stands between fans during the ACC Championship game between Clemson and Miami in

Four years later, College Football Playoff has solved no controversy from BCS era

Controversy runs rampant in the College Football Playoff, just like it did in the BCS system. from Sporting News

New Year's Day Six bowls: Dates, time, TV for biggest matchups

Here's a look at all the New Year's Day Six matchups on the road to the College Football Playoff

Eight-team playoff? How six-, eight and 16-team playoff would look in 2017

How would an expanded playoff look in 2017? Here is how a six-, eight- and 16-team playoff would have

College Football Playoff rankings: Alabama snags final spot, Clemson remains No. 1

Alabama managed to snag the final spot in the playoff, leaving Ohio State standing out in the cold. from

Like it or not, committee chose Alabama over Ohio State for right reasons

The College Football Playoff committee made the right call by picking Alabama over Ohio State. from Sporting News RSS

Alabama got the final College Football Playoff spot, and Twitter went berserk

Alabama slid into the No. 4 spot of the College Football Playoff over Ohio State, which caused pandemonium on

College Football Playoff rankings: Alabama ranked No. 4, gets rubber match against Clemson

Alabama managed to beat Ohio State out for the final playoff spot. Here's why the Tide made their fourth

Mark Hudspeth fired as Louisiana-Lafayette head coach, per report

Hudspeth was fired after three consecutive losing seasons at Louisiana-Lafayette. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2BFi3Uk via

Keeping track of college football's fired, retired and resigned coaches

Keep track of the college football coaching carousel here. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2AeTGwn via

Fired, resigned, retired: Looking at the FBS coaching changes in 2017

The coaching carousel is in motion. The total of coaching changes after 2017 is up to 14, and there

College football top 25 rankings: Alabama No. 4 in both polls

Alabama ranked No. 4 both the AP and Coaches polls. Ohio State ranked No. 5 in both polls. Will

2017-18 college football bowl schedule: Track accepted bowl bids here

Track all the 2017-18 bowl bids here on College Football Playoff day. Where is your favorite school headed in

Tennessee interested in hiring Les Miles as next coach, per report

A wild week of Tennessee coaching rumors ended with reports that the Vols are interested in hiring Les Miles.

College Football Playoff schedule for semifinals, national championship games

When and where are the College Football Playoff semifinals and national championship games? Here is everything you need to

CBS's Gary Danielson advocates for Alabama to make playoff

Even though Alabama didn't play in the SEC Championship, Gary Danielson said the Tide should get in over Ohio

Gus Malzahn says he won't be leaving Auburn anytime soon

Arkansas reportedly has its eyes on making Malzahn its next coach, but Malzahn said he wants to remain with

Big Ten championship: J.T. Barrett, Ohio State still standing after win vs. Wisconsin

There was nothing extraordinary about J.T. Barrett's performance against Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship game, except that he

Clemson's win over Miami shows it's tops in ACC — and college football

Clemson left no doubt on Saturday. It's not just the best team in the ACC. It's the best team

Three takeaways from No. 8 Ohio State's Big Ten clinching win over No. 4 Wisconsin

Ohio State earned the Big Ten crown with a thrilling won over Wisconsin. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nnsQzf via

College Football Playoff picture: Ohio State or Alabama for final spot?

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into the selection show?

Wisconsin touchdown rips open turf during Big Ten Championship

The most talked about moment in the Big Ten Championship game had very little to do with football. from

Three takeaways from No. 1 Clemson's ACC Championship win over No. 7 Miami

Clemson dominated Miami from start to finish as they lock up their trip to the College Football Playoff for

Georgia is talk of SEC now, and Bulldogs have a championship to prove it

Georgia made a playoff statement with Kirby Smart, and that SEC championship performance is good enough to vault the

Lane Kiffin wants 'Bama after FAU's 10th straight win

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Three takeaways from No. 6 Georgia's SEC-clinching win over No. 2 Auburn

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Big 12 championship: Oklahoma's D shows Sooners are dangerous playoff team

Oklahoma looked good on all sides of the ball against TCU — and that's a big deal as the

Clemson vs. Miami: Live updates, highlights from ACC championship game

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Wisconsin vs. Ohio State: Live updates, highlights from Big Ten championship game

No. 4 Wisconsin's playoff hopes likely rest in its ability to beat No. 8 Ohio State for the Big

Three takeaways from No. 3 Oklahoma's win over No. 11 TCU in Big 12 Championship

Baker Mayfield and the offense get all the publicity, but the Sooners' defense could be the difference in the

Nebraska reportedly hires UCF's Scott Frost as new head coach

Several outlets are reporting Central Florida head coach Scott Frost will be the new head coach for the Nebraska

Three takeaways from No. 14 UCF's win over No. 20 Memphis

It took double overtime, but UCF was able to come away with a win Saturday and will likely now

Nebraska finally gets to the points in Scott Frost

What will Nebraska get with Scott Frost? A high-flying offense that scores a bunch of points. That's huge for

How far can Lane Kiffin take C-USA champion FAU in 2018?

Lane Kiffin completed a banner first season by leading FAU to the C-USA championship. How far will the Lane

Georgia vs. Auburn: Live updates, highlights from SEC championship

The winner of Georgia and Auburn's second meeting of the season will be SEC champions and likely make the

Scott Frost has staff in place at Nebraska, per report

Fox Sports reporter Bruce Feldman reported Saturday that Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos says Scott Frost has prepared most

SN source: Gus Malzhan remains Arkansas' top target in coaching search

Gus Malzahn has denied any speculation about reports about his future, but a SN source says Arkansas is fixated

Oklahoma vs. TCU: Live updates, highlights in Big 12 championship

Oklahoma and TCU rematch in the Big 12 championship. Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates and highlights

Wisconsin fans lash out after Tim Tebow claims Badgers don't deserve playoff spot

Tebow doesn't believe the Badgers deserve a spot in the College Football Playoff, even if they beat Ohio State

Tennessee's 'The Rock' compares Vols to football's ultimate bottom feeders

Tennessee's famous Rock has been telling the sad tale of the Vols' coaching search debacle a few words and

When are the final College Football Playoff rankings announced?

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College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door on championship week?

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College Football Playoff Rankings: It'll all be settled on championship Saturday

Alabama's and Miami's losses rattled the top of the Top 25, but Saturday's conference championships will set the final

College football Week 14 picks against spread: Will Auburn cover against Georgia again?

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's conference championship weekend, starting with the SEC championship

Tennessee owes former AD John Currie, football coaches $18M in buyouts

The Volunteers still don't have a coach, but the university's recent moves are coming at a big cost in

Three takeaways from USC’s Pac-12 championship win over Stanford

USC beat Stanford 31-28 at Levi’s Stadium Friday night to claim the Pac-12 championship. Here are three takeaways from

USC vs. Stanford: Score, results, live updates from the Pac-12 Championship game

Sam Darnold and the Trojans take on Bryce Love and the Cardinal from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Florida State QB Deondre Francois is not happy about Jimbo Fisher's departure

Jimbo Fisher resigned as Florida State head coach Friday and is reportedly going to be Texas A&M's new head

J.T. Barrett injury update: Buckeyes QB game-time decision vs. Wisconsin

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer confirmed that J.T. Barrett underwent surgery on his knee, but is not sure if

ACC championship: Mark Richt has made Miami fun — and prominent — again

Mark Richt knows it takes a lot more than "fun" to win consistently. But it sure hasn't hurt in

Tennessee hires Phillip Fulmer as athletic director

The Volunteers have appointed former head coach Phillip Fulmer as athletic director after firing previous AD John Currie. from

SEC championship: Georgia, Kirby Smart planted on solid ground in unstable SEC

Kirby Smart is trying to put Georgia back in its rightful place. For now, being in a stable place

Nine Florida State coaching candidates to replace Jimbo Fisher

With Jimbo Fisher heading to Texas A&M, who are the best fits to become FSU's third coach since 1976?

UCF's undefeated season offers more proof four-team field imperfect for College Football Playoff

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Texas A&M gives both Jimbo Fisher, FSU fresh starts for 2018

Jimbo Fisher and Florida State both needed a fresh start. Fisher's leaving for Texas A&M should work out for

Former Michigan DB Nate Johnson gets jail time for assaulting female student

The redshirt freshman was dismissed from the team after attacking a female student Sept. 30 in a dorm area

Report: Ole Miss football hit with second year of bowl ban, scholarship reductions

The Rebels will again be ineligible for a bowl game in 2018 following the ruling by the NCAA committee

Tennessee reportedly fires AD John Currie in wake of coaching search debacle

Tennessee's drama-filled and unsuccessful search for a football coach has led to harsh criticism of Currie among fans and

Week 14 primer: How conference championship chaos could unfold

How could even more chaos unfold on conference championship weekend? Here are five things that could increase the chaos.

Auburn RB Kerryon Johnson will be game-time decision for SEC title game

Johnson suffered a shoulder injury in Auburn's win against Alabama, but could be a game-time decision for the SEC

Jimbo Fisher’s deal with Texas A&M nearly finalized, per reports

Should Fisher head to A&M, he will take over for fired coach Kevin Sumlin, who led the Aggies to

Tennessee coaching rumors: Mike Leach working on deal to become Vols coach

Mike Leach is the next in the line of big names to be thrown out as the next head

Mason Rudolph, not Baker Mayfield, wins award for best senior QB

Mason Rudolph is not going to win the Heisman Trophy but he did beat out Baker Mayfield for a

Lane Kiffin says FAU's graduate assistants create his trolling tweets

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Kevin Sumlin apparently next up in Tennessee coaching search

After Dave Doeren became the latest to reject the Vols, the former Texas A&M coach's name surfaced as the

Tennessee, hire Les Miles and end this coach search debacle once and for all

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Ole Miss football will get infractions ruling on Friday, per report

Ole Miss football will find out on Friday the ruling from the NCAA's Committee on Infractions, including any potential

J.T. Barrett injury update: Ohio State QB underwent surgery, should play vs. Wisconsin, report says

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FSU wants Jimbo Fisher to finally decide if he'll leave for Texas A&M

FSU officials, tired of waiting in limbo, want Jimbo Fisher to decide one way or another if he's leaving

Tennessee turns attention to NC State's Dave Doeren, reports say

Doeren, 33-30 in five seasons at NC State, has a potential offer in place from Tennessee as well as

Herm Edwards wins Arizona State job, report says

Edwards has been out of coaching since 2008, and has never served as a head coach in the college

Man pushed out of Jimbo Fisher's radio show after questioning coach's loyalty to FSU

A man was led out of Jimbo Fisher's radio call-in show after he asked Fisher whether he had the

Lane Kiffin's odd exchange with former Tennessee QB adds bizarre moment in Vols' coaching search

Lane Kiffin has now found his way into the public eye for a conversation he had in private. from

Oregon State to hire Washington's Jonathan Smith as head coach, report says

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Lane Kiffin explains why he trolls NIck Saban, talks Tennessee job

Lane Kiffin shared his thoughts on Tennessee and explained why he trolls Nick Saban on Twitter during a phone

FSU's Ricky Aguayo, Ryan Izzo won't be charged with killing fraternity turtle

Aguayo and Izzo were accused of ransacking the Phi Sigma Kappa house and ripping the shell off a pet

Is Tennessee set to hire Purdue's Jeff Brohm? It's complicated

Brohm went 6-6 in his first season at Purdue, after a successful stint at Western Kentucky. from Sporting News

Coaching rumors: Oregon offers Willie Taggart hefty new contract to stay

It seems like Oregon isn't willing to risk to lose Taggart, even if the job at Florida State opens

Tennessee coaching search timeline: A series of unfortunate events on Rocky Top

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Coaching rumors: FSU prepared if Jimbo Fisher decides to go to Texas A&M

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Angry Bender: Fake news? Fake Twitter is the worst

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Saquon Barkley, college football's most outstanding player, deserves Heisman Trophy

If the Heisman Trophy kept to its creed of awarding college football's most outstanding player — not the player

Four, six, eight or more? What is the perfect College Football Playoff plan?

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Urban Meyer's test is keeping Buckeyes' 'laser focus' amid distractions

Urban Meyer maintains the challenge for Ohio State is keeping the Buckeyes focused heading to the Big Ten championship

Report: Mississippi State to name Penn State OC Joe Moorhead as coach

Moorhead is known for building high-scoring offenses in his previous stints as a head coach and offensive coordinator at

Florida ends up paying Jim McElwain $7.5 million to go away

The sum, negotiated between the two parties, is more than $5 million less than the $12.9 million buyout his

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy reportedly turns down Tennessee job

Mike Gundy has reportedly decided to stay at his alma mater, even after Tennessee offered him a huge contract.

College Football Playoff scenarios: Seven ways this could unfold

The College Football Playoff field is far from being locked into place. Here are some scenarios that could play

Alabama down, but not out, in College Football Playoff race

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ESPN analyst Herm Edwards to interview for Arizona State head coaching job

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College Football Playoff Rankings: It'll all be settled on championship Saturday

Alabama's and Miami's losses rattled the top of the Top 25, but Saturday's conference championships will set the final

Tennessee fans use The Rock to express strong opinions on coaching position

The Rock on Tennessee's campus has been changing messages as fans express their thoughts on the coaching vacancy. from

Josh Gordon estimates he sold $10K worth of marijuana a month at Baylor

The former Bears receiver opened up about his dealing with drugs to Sports Illustrated. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2Adql7n

Lane Kiffin expertly trolls Alabama, Nick Saban once again

Kiffin took a gentle poke at his former employer — Alabama and Nick Saban — referencing their recent loss

Report: Tennessee meeting with Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy for coaching vacancy

Tennessee has turned its eyes to Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy after the Greg Schiano fiasco on Sunday. from Sporting

Oklahoma ready for whatever changes TCU makes for Big 12 championship

The last time Oklahoma and TCU played, the Sooners ran roughshod over the Horned Frogs. Can Gary Patterson make

College football Week 14 picks against spread: Will Auburn cover against Georgia again?

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's conference championship weekend, starting with the SEC championship

College football picks, Week 14: All eyes on Ohio State, Wisconsin in Big Ten

No championship game has bigger implications on the College Football Playoff than the Big Ten matchup between Ohio State

Video emerges of Georgia Tech football player knocking out a teammate

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Tennessee rejected by Duke’s David Cutcliffe, report says

Cutcliffe, 63, was the offensive coordinator at Tennessee on two separate occasions under Phillip Fulmer. from Sporting News RSS

Tennessee status update: 'Fire Currie' chant at WWE 'Raw' in Knoxville

Fans in Knoxville are voting thumbs-down on Tennessee AD John Currie after the Greg Schiano mess. from Sporting News

Big Ten to investigate J.T. Barrett injury, photographer identity not sought

Urban Meyer said he would find out which photographer clipped Barrett's knee on the sideline, but the investigation won't

When are the next College Football Playoff rankings released?

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Iowa State inks coach Matt Campbell to $22.5 million extension

Matt Campbell will not be a part of college football's coaching carousel after signing a new six-year extension to

UCF coach Scott Frost would be 'hurt' if Nebraska didn't come calling

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Coaching rumors: Could Tennessee hire Tee Martin after Greg Schiano disaster?

Tee Martin, who led the Vols to a national title as a player, currently serves as the offensive coordinator

LOOK: Navy suiting up in Blue Angels-inspired uniforms vs. Army

The Midshipmen on Monday revealed their stylish ensemble for the 118th meeting against the Black Knights on Dec. 9.

Texas A&M schedules regents meeting with football on agenda

All signs reportedly continue to point to Florida State's Jimbo Fisher as Texas A&M's top target to replace Kevin

Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett (knee) probable for Big Ten championship

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said Barrett has been upgraded to probable for the Big Ten title game against

Tennessee AD John Currie explains recent moves regarding Greg Schiano

After reports surfaced that Greg Schiano was the front-runner to be the Vols' head coach, AD John Currie responded

Booger McFarland: 'Spineless' Tennessee caved in to anti-Greg Schiano mob

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Keeping track of college football's fired, retired and resigned coaches

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Woman sues Michigan State over sexual assault case

A woman filed a lawsuit Sunday against Michigan State after reporting she was sexually assaulted by a football player

Alabama vs. Ohio State: Argue here about who deserves last playoff spot

If Ohio State beats Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship, does it or Alabama get that last College Football

Week 14 bowl projections: Auburn moves in College Football Playoff for now

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 14. Which teams will make the

Fired college football coaches owed more than $60M in buyouts

The figure is more than 177 of 230 Division I public universities spent on their entire athletics programs in

Ole Miss names Matt Luke coach

Luke went 6-6 as interim coach for the Rebels this season, apparently enough to impress school officials. from Sporting

Tennessee's Greg Schiano debacle magnifies dysfunction, discord in program

Tennessee's coaching search took a series of bizarre turns Sunday, and it ended with a disaster involving Greg Schiano.

Greg Schiano won't coach at Tennessee amid fan protests, report says

Tennessee's talks with Greg Schiano broke down on Sunday evening following fan and social media backlash. from Sporting News

Texas A&M fires head coach Kevin Sumlin, to hire Jimbo Fisher, report says

Sumlin finished his six-season tenure with a 51-26 record that included 25-23 record in SEC play. from Sporting News

Six Texas A&M coaching candidates to replace Kevin Sumlin

Kevin Sumlin's tenure at Texas A&M is over. Here are some coach candidates the Aggies may consider to replace

Tennessee fans don't seem happy about reported Greg Schiano hire

Tennessee is reportedly working to finalize a deal with Greg Schiano to replace Butch Jones, and Vols fans aren't

College football rankings: Clemson takes No. 1 spot after Alabama loss

Alabama lost to Auburn on Saturday and tumbled out of the top four, leaving Clemson to take the No.

Dan Mullen finalizing deal to become Florida's next coach, report says

The Mississippi State coach will replace former coach Jim McElwain after he was fired on Oct. 31. from Sporting

Tennessee to hire former Rutgers, Bucs coach Greg Schiano, report says

Tennessee's coaching search is coming to an end as the Vols are reportedly finalizing a deal with Greg Schiano.

Arizona State reportedly fires Todd Graham after 6 seasons

After six seasons leading the Sun Devils, Todd Graham has reportedly been fired from Arizona State. from Sporting News

Clemson trolls rival South Carolina with 'sandstorm' after win

After Clemson put a 34-10 beating on the Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, the Tigers celebrated by dancing

College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door on championship week?

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 13? Bill

Conference championships: Dates, time, TV schedule, what's at stake

A quick look at conference championship weekend and what's at stake heading into the final week before the College

Brand-new Auburn used same old formula to beat Alabama

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With Jim Harbaugh, Michigan still hasn't changed enough to catch Ohio State

Michigan suffered another a loss to Ohio State under Jim Harbaugh. When will things really change in Ann Arbor?

Washington State vs. Washington: Score, live updates from the Apple Cup

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Three takeaways from Auburn's upset of No. 1 Alabama

No. 6 Auburn capitalized on Alabama mistakes for a 26-14 victory over the top-ranked Crimson Tide in Saturday's Iron

Urban Meyer angry at J.T. Barrett injury, but Ohio State's QB plan works again

Urban Meyer's post-game rant after a 31-20 loss focused on J.T. Barrett's injury. Here is the good news: Ohio

Three takeaways from Wisconsin's win over Minnesota

The Badgers cruised to a 31-0 win over Minnesota to retain Paul Bunyan's Axe for the 14th straight year.

Despite knee injury, J.T. Barrett says he'll play in Big Ten championship

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Three takeaways from The Game: Is 2014 redux on horizon for Ohio State?

Ohio State’s win at Michigan keeps the Buckeyes’ hopes for a playoff bid alive, while the Wolverines continue to

Tulane falls inches short of bowl game on controversial last-second play

Tulane QB Jonathan Banks appeared to have scored the winning touchdown with time running out against SMU, but officials

Who is Dwayne Haskins? Five things to know about Ohio State freshman QB

Haskins stepped up and completed 6 of 7 passes for 94 yards to help the Buckeyes beat Michigan in

Barry Switzer blames Baker Mayfield's crotch grab on Madonna, Michael Jackson

The former Sooners coach gave a colorful defense of Baker Mayfield's crotch grab, saying Michael Jackson and Madonna set

Alabama vs. Auburn: Live updates, highlights from Iron Bowl

Follow long live as Alabama and Auburn face off in an SEC West-deciding Iron Bowl. from Sporting News RSS

Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett injures knee vs. Michigan

J.T. Barrett went down clutching his knee in Ohio States game vs. Michigan. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2AbyJ5r via

Auburn over Alabama not the only upset Charles Barkley picks on Game Day

Looking to improve on his 11-3 lifetime record as a guest picker on "College Game Day," Charles Barkley predicted

Louisville QB Lamar Jackson gets in fight vs. Kentucky

VIDEO: Louisville football QB Lamar Jackson gets in a scuffle with Kentucky's Jordan Jones. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2AvpAHX

Bravo, Bruins: Chip Kelly gives UCLA a refreshing big-time hire

UCLA hired Chip Kelly, a home-run hire that should have the Bruins back in contention in the Pac-12 soon.

Week 13 college football scores, highlights from Saturday's games

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Ohio State vs. Michigan: Score, results, updates from The Game at Michigan Stadium

Ohio State and Michigan face off in the 114th meeting between the two teams. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2zCXXwI

Eight Nebraska coaching candidates to replace Mike Riley

Nebraska has fired Mike Riley. Here are eight possible replacements for the Huskers, and it all starts with former

Chip Kelly, UCLA reportedly finalizing deal

Chip Kelly will be named new head coach of UCLA’s football team, according to a report. from Sporting News

Nebraska coach Mike Riley wants another chance with Cornhuskers

The Cornhuskers lost four in a row to finish 2017, giving up more than 50 points in three of

Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury’s job is safe, AD confirms

Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury will be back in Lubbock next season, AD Kirby Hocutt told reporters after the

​QB Josh Rosen expected to play in UCLA’s bowl game

UCLA QB Josh Rosen was pulled from Friday’s game against Cal at halftime, but the junior is expected to

2018 NFL Draft Watch: Drew Lock sets SEC passing TD record

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Watch: Western Kentucky punter pulls off worst fake punt ever

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Unbeaten UCF brings amazing game, but same questions hinder playoff hopes

UCF likely won't make the College Football Playoff even if it goes undefeated, and there is no easy solution

Three takeaways from Central Florida's wild win over South Florida

In a game between two of college football's most underrated teams we got the game of the year. from

Nine Arkansas coaching candidates to replace Bret Bielema

Arkansas parted ways with Bret Bielema. Here are nine possible replacements for the Razorbacks, with a big name at

Bret Bielema dismissed as Arkansas head coach

Arkansas finished their season with a loss to Missouri Friday and that will be it for the Bret Bielema

South Florida QB Quinton Flowers makes inappropriate gesture toward UCF crowd

South Florida QB Quinton Flowers was very happy to score a rushing touchdown in the third quarter, but he

San Diego St. RB Rashaad Penny eclipses 2,000-yard mark

Rashaad Penny has quietly been one of the best running backs in the country at San Diego St. this

How Miami's loss to Pitt impacts College Football Playoff picture

Miami lost to Pitt on Friday, another wrinkle in the College Football Playoff race. Here's how that impacts the

Every player for TCU, Baylor called for penalty on single play

The TCU and Baylor benches were flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct following an on-field altercation, meaning every player in uniform

Three takeaways from Pitt's stunning upset of No. 2 Miami

Pittsburgh's shocking victory over previously unbeaten No. 2 Miami sets the stage for a pulsing Saturday of potential chaos.

Mississippi State ready to 'go all in' to keep Dan Mullen, report says

Mullen is 69-49 in nine seasons, including 8-4 in 2017, in arguably the toughest job in the SEC and

Three key reasons UCF is 10-0 and gunning for a New Year's bowl

So how did UCF go from 0-12 in 2015 to 10-0 and potentially 13-0 in 2017? It goes beyond

Alabama vs. Auburn: Matchups, keys to victory in Iron Bowl

Alabama and Auburn face of in an Iron Bowl that decides the SEC West champion — and could have

Chip Kelly's decision between Florida, UCLA could come by Sunday, report says

Chip Kelly's decision on if he will coach at UCLA or Florida could be decided by the end of

Nick Fitzgerald injury update: Mississippi State QB suffered dislocated ankle

The junior suffered a gruesome-looking dislocated right ankle in Thursday's 31-28 loss to Ole Miss, coach Dan Mullen said

Mississippi State loses QB Nick Fitzgerald to ugly leg injury

The Egg Bowl turned ugly after Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald suffered a gruesome leg injury. from Sporting News

Lane Kiffin tweets hilarious photo of Nick Saban in ripped jeans

Earlier this month, Nick Saban went on a rant about his disdain for wearing ripped jeans, and Lane Kiffin

UCF, USF deserve more College Football Playoff respect, American commissioner says

American Athletic Conference commissioner Mike Aresco believes his conference is getting snubbed in the College Football Playoff rankings. from

Tennessee WR Jauan Jennings dismissed from team after explicit Instagram rant

Brady Hoke said in a statement that Jauan Jennings would be dismissed from Tennessee's program after ranting about the

Baker Mayfield's vulgar gesture may have cost him Marcus Mariota's Heisman vote

Marcus Mariota is "on the fence" in voting Baker Mayfield for Heisman after the Sooners' vulgar gesture in Saturday's

Alabama won't just battle Auburn in the Iron Bowl — it'll take on history

Nick Saban and Alabama have a unique challenge ahead of Saturday's Iron Bowl against Auburn, and it has little

Michigan, Jim Harbaugh working on 'lifetime contract,' report says

Michigan and football coach Jim Harbaugh are working toward a lifetime contract, Fox Sports analyst Brady Quinn reported. from

Auburn alum Charles Barkley to be guest picker on College GameDay

ESPN has tabbed Charles Barkley as the guest picker for GameDay, which will be broadcast live from Auburn ahead

UCLA QB Josh Rosen on Jim Mora: 'We all are forever indebted to him'

Junior quarterback Josh Rosen said only positive things about his relationship with Jim Mora, who was fired Sunday. from

Path to College Football Playoff for 12 contenders — and who they should root for

A dozen teams still have realistic College Football Playoff hopes. Here is the breakdown for how those teams get

Chip Kelly to choose between Florida and UCLA, not interested in third suitor, report says

Chip Kelly is expected to make his decision between Florida and UCLA and is not considering any other options

Ohio State, Michigan head into The Game miles apart at most important position

Jim Harbaugh didn't announce Michigan's starting quarterback for Saturday's game at Ohio State who knows J.T. Barrett is it's

Mike Leach shares unfiltered wedding advice with groom-to-be

"The women lose their mind," the Washington State coach began, before discussing invitation colors and dessert options. from Sporting

Ohio State can break College Football Playoff again — with Bama's help

Ohio State in the College Football Playoff again? Here's the breakdown of how the Buckeyes could sneak back in

Take the quiz: College football rivalry trophies

Do you know your axe from a bucket or a bell? Take this Sporcle.com quiz and find out. from

Texas A&M preparing to move on from coach Kevin Sumlin after 2017, per reports

Kevin Sumlin was told he had to win in 2017 to keep his job. So far, he has fallen

College Football Playoff Rankings: Miami jumps Clemson to take No. 2 spot

The top of the poll remained the same with minimal changes to the latest CFB Playoff Top 25. from

Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin will be fired after LSU game, report says

After going 11-2 in his first season with the Aggies, Sumlin has failed to win double-digit games in any

Kansas captains who snubbed Oklahoma players' handshake demoted

The Kansas players who refused the Oklahoma players' hands during their game won't be captains Saturday against Oklahoma State.

When are the next College Football Playoff rankings released?

When do the College Football Playoff rankings start? A look at the important release dates, and new members on

Kirk Herbstreit thinks Alabama's Jalen Hurts, Auburn's defense key to Iron Bowl

ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit thinks Auburn's defense will have to find a way to contain Jalen Hurts. That's the key

Tennessee State player who punched coach on sidelines charged with felony assault

Latrelle Lee, the Tennessee State player who punched an assistant coach during a game, has been arrested and charged.

History says Baker Mayfield's antics won't cost him Heisman Trophy

Will Heisman voters punish Baker Mayfield for his antics against Kansas? If they do, it would be a break

College football Week 13 picks against spread: Picks for Iron Bowl, The Game and more

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's Rivalry Week, including The Game, Iron Bowl, Apple

College football picks, Week 13: Alabama, Auburn at center of college football universe

Alabama and Auburn face off in the most important game left in the College Football Playoff race. Will we

2017 College Football Awards finalists

Saquon Barkley, Bryce Love and Baker Mayfield are the three finalists for the Maxwell Award given to the best

South Alabama inaugural coach Joey Jones resigns

Jones has a 52-49 record in eight-plus seasons with the Jaguars. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2iBSYSq via

Will Grier injury update: WVU QB's finger surgery successful, return for bowl will be 'tough'

Will Grier had surgery Sunday on the broken middle finger of his throwing hand and faces a 4-6 week

The Game vs. The Iron Bowl: Which rivalry is better?

Which rivalry is better: Ohio State-Michigan and "The Game?" Or the Iron Bowl between Auburn and Alabama? Sporting News

Watch: Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley chokes up talking about Baker Mayfield

Senior QB Baker Mayfield won't start the Sooners' home finale Saturday against West Virginia, coach Lincoln Riley announced. from

Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield odds-on favorite to win Heisman

According to Nevada sportsbooks, Baker Mayfield is the favorite to win the Heisman over Saquon Barkley and Sam Darnold.

Ranking college football's top 25 must-see games on Rivalry Week

Sporting News ranks the top 25 games this Rivalry Week, including The Game, Iron Bowl, Apple Cup and more.

Week 13 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Week 13 of the college football schedule features multiple rivalry games between ranked opponents. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2zllstG

UCLA, Florida both reportedly pursuing Chip Kelly as next coach

Kelly was hailed as one of the top offensive innovators while at Oregon and took the Ducks to the

Week 13 bowl projections: Oklahoma-Alabama new championship game pick

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 13. Which teams will make the

Coaching rumors: UCLA already pursuing Chip Kelly, reports say

UCLA immediately began the hunt for a new coach right after firing Jim Mora and is preparing to meet

College football rankings: Miami survives to stick at No. 2, top 10 stays the same

This week's college football rankings stayed largely unchanged, with the top teams winning easy nonconference games. from Sporting News

Nine UCLA coaching candidates to replace Jim Mora

UCLA parted ways with Jim Mora on Sunday. Here are nine possible replacements for the Bruins, with a big

Fired, resigned, retired: Looking at the FBS coaching changes in 2017

The coaching carousel is in motion already heading into 2017 with the resignation of Sean Kugler at UTEP. from

UCLA fires coach Jim Mora

Mora posted a 46-30 record in six seasons as the Bruins' coach. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2j7Pp5A via

Coaching rumors: Ole Miss offers head coaching job to Oregon's Willie Taggart

After Hugh Freeze was fired earlier in the season, Ole Miss has offered Willie Taggart the head coaching position.

College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door in Week 13

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 13? Bill

Knoxville restaurant accidentally contributes to Jon Gruden rumors

A Knoxville restaurant was apparently so excited Jon Gruden was at their restaurant Saturday that they forgot to see

Oregon unveils knockoff of Miami's turnover chain against Arizona

Oregon has its own turnover chain, and it's nowhere near as good as the original that Miami has. from

Saquon Barkley vows to play in Penn State’s bowl game

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley will not go the way of Leonard Fournette and Christian McCaffrey by skipping

Baker Mayfield's Kansas antics are harmless, but he should practice discretion

Baker Mayfield's antics at Kansas were harmless, but viewer discretion is advised as the Sooners continue their College Football

Jarrett Stidham vs. Jake Fromm: Which QB can topple Alabama's SEC dynasty?

Which quarterback has a better chance to topple Alabama's SEC dynasty? Jarrett Stidham is up first, and Jake Fromm

What does Scott Frost’s denial of Nebraska deal really mean?

Central Florida coach Scott Frost on Saturday issued a firm denial of a report that he’s “close” to a

Baker Mayfield uses vulgar gesture to call out Kansas players

Baker Mayfield's matchup with Kansas got off to a rough start at the coin toss, and it's only gotten

Baker Mayfield gets rejected by Kansas captains in pre-game handshake

Tensions were high between Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield and Kansas captains during the coin toss. from Sporting News RSS

Wisconsin has a QB it can trust in Alex Hornibrook, but Michigan still looking

Alex Hornibrook made the clutch plays against Michigan, whose quarterback situation took yet another hit on Saturday. from Sporting

Three takeaways from No. 5 Wisconsin's victory over No. 24 Michigan

Wisconsin remained unbeaten after beating Michigan Saturday, and it kept their national championship hopes alive. from Sporting News RSS

Michigan football fans upset refs didn't give Donovan Peoples-Jones a TD

Michigan Wolverines WR Donovan Peoples-Jones came real close to scoring a touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers. from Sporting News

West Virginia QB Will Grier suffers gruesome hand injury vs. Texas

Grier left the game holding his hand in the air following a fumble near the end zone. from Sporting

Michigan vs. Wisconsin: Live updates, highlights from Big Ten clash in Madison

No. 5 Wisconsin looks to stay undefeated in a clash with No. 24 Michigan. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2irP2U2

Week 12 college football scores, highlights from Saturday's games

Keep up with all the latest from college gridiron on Sporting News' big play blog. from Sporting News RSS

Penn State coach James Franklin connects with fan battling brain cancer

James Franklin reached out to a fan battling brain cancer, chatting with him and offering tickets to Saturday's game

Michigan vs. Wisconsin: Matchups, keys to victory in playoff-deciding game

Michigan takes on Wisconsin in Madison in a game that could determine whether the Big Ten makes it to

College athletic programs could lose millions to House’s tax bill

College athletic administrators are worried that proposed reforms in the House's tax bill will have big effects on their

Arkansas boosters want to pluck Gus Malzahn from No. 6 Auburn, report says

Malzahn has Auburn on the edge of the College Football Playoff picture after trouncing then-No. 1 Georgia last week,

College football Week 12 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Week 12 features just one matchup between ranked teams (Michigan at Wisconsin). The top two schools are tuning up

Dispute between Alabama and Auburn fans reportedly ends with one getting shot

The victim claimed the other man pulled out a gun after becoming angry and shot him in the thigh

Miami QB Malik Rosier beat Notre Dame days after father suffered stroke

Miami eventually handled Notre Dame easily, 41-8, a win that catapulted the Hurricanes into the College Football Playoff picture.

'The Play' gets amazing Lego treatment

"The Play," a five-lateral, 57-yard kickoff return through the Stanford Band that gave Cal the 25-20 win over Stanford,

Baker Mayfield: Oklahoma's can't-miss star that all of college football missed

Baker Mayfield received four scholarship offers coming out of high school in 2013. How did one of the best

Florida, Tennessee need big-name coaches now, or SEC won't change at all

Florida and Tennessee need to hire the big-name coach more than ever, and Chip Kelly and Florida State's Jimbo

Nick Saban doesn't understand ripped jeans, can only laugh about it

Alabama football coach Nick Saban seemed incredulous that people buy pre-ripped jeans. He said such a garment was a

Angry Bender: Why two-loss chaos is built for losers

Angry Bender looks at the idea of two-loss chaos and why that's a bad thing in general. from Sporting

Arkansas AD Jeff Long fired, report says

Jeff Long has been ousted as the athletics director at Arkansas, which doesn't look good for football coach Bret

Michigan's Jim Harbaugh can make or break big-game criticism vs. Wisconsin, Ohio State

Michigan's next two games against Wisconsin and Ohio State are of monumental importance to the Wolverines — and Jim

TCU QB Kenny Hill questionable vs. Texas Tech with undisclosed injury

Hill is among four starters described as "between probable and questionable" by coach Gary Patterson for Saturday's game. from

College Football Playoff Rankings: Could Clemson, Miami both make playoff?

Could two ACC teams make the playoff? It's unlikely, but Clemson and Miami could make that interesting down the

College Football Playoff Rankings: Alabama at No. 1, Miami is No. 3

Miami moved into the top four at No. 3 after Saturday's 41-8 win over Notre Dame with Clemson at

Texas A&M will be going after Jimbo Fisher, report says

Texas A&M will be gauging Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher's interest level in making the jump to the SEC.

Stanford 'Heisman!' fan is back, and he's supporting Bryce Love

Remember the guy screaming "Heisman!" behind a Christian McCaffrey interview? Well he's back, and he has a new player

College Football Playoff schedule for semifinals, national championship games

When and where are the College Football Playoff semifinals and national championship games? Here is everything you need to

When are the next College Football Playoff rankings released?

When do the College Football Playoff rankings start? A look at the important release dates, and new members on

College football Week 12 picks against spread: Michigan in spoiler role against Wisconsin

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's Week 12, including a Big Ten showdown between

College football picks, Week 12: Wisconsin vs. Michigan has serious playoff implications

Only one top-25 matchup takes place this week, but there are still several games worth watching. Sporting News has

No. 5 Wisconsin dealing with several injuries ahead of clash with No. 19 Michigan

The Badgers could be without as many as six key players for Saturday's matchup against the Wolverines. from Sporting

Tennessee State player expelled after punching coach in head on sideline

Tennessee State defensive end Latrelle Lee has been dismissed from the team and expelled from the school after punching

Nebraska reportedly tells UCF they're interested in coach Scott Frost

Nebraska is reportedly making a "strong push" for the former Cornhuskers quarterback, who has led Central Florida to a

Tennessee fans start #FillNeyland campaign after Butch Jones firing

Previously, Vols fans were behind an #EmptyNeyland campaign in attempt to get the school to fire Butch Jones. from

Heisman Watch: Baker Mayfield now leading after monster game vs. TCU

Baker Mayfield has been the most consistently excellent player in college football in 2017. He proved that by doing

Mark Richt shows a little fun always goes a long way at Miami

Mark Richt brought the fun back to Miami, and it's showing as the Hurricanes barrel toward the ACC championship

Week 12 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Week 12 of the college football season will feature a matchup of top-25 Big Ten teams. from Sporting News

Week 12 bowl projections: Miami, Wisconsin shake up College Football Playoff picture

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 12. Which teams will make the

Four recruits decommit from Tennessee after Butch Jones firing

Tennessee fans got what they wanted Sunday when the university parted ways with football coach Butch Jones. from Sporting

College football rankings: Miami soars to No. 2, Georgia tumbles after loss to Auburn

Miami (FL) is the new No. 2 team in the nation after a blowout win over Notre Dame. from

Twitter reacts to Tennessee firing Butch Jones

Unsurprisingly, many took to Twitter to express their relief that Tennessee coach Butch Jones had been fired. from Sporting

Arkansas QB Cole Kelley arrested on DWI charge

The redshirt freshman was cited early Sunday morning. Arkansas coach Bret Bielema said the team is gathering information on

Fired, resigned, retired: Looking at the FBS coaching changes in 2017

The coaching carousel is in motion already heading into 2017 with the resignation of Sean Kugler at UTEP. from

Nine Tennessee coaching candidates to replace Butch Jones

Tennessee fired Butch Jones. Here are nine possible replacements for the Volunteers. Yes, we included Chip Kelly and Jon

Butch Jones out as Tennessee coach amid disappointing season

Jones accumulated a 34-27 overall record during his five seasons with the Vols. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2joyShK via

Notre Dame bound to lose two-loss chaos with no conference to lean on

Notre Dame has two losses, suffered a blowout and doesn't have a conference championship. That's the combination that keeps

College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door in Week 12

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 12? Bill

Against TCU, Oklahoma erases all doubts of who Big 12's best team is

Baker Mayfield was astonishingly good in Oklahoma's beat down of TCU, but even he wasn't the best Sooner on