Penn State recruit says James Franklin 'signed new five-year deal'

Franklin has been the Penn State football coach since 2014 and apparently will be there for at least five

Virginia football player wins $100K playing the lottery

Chuck Davis listened to his grandmother and used the numbers she gave him before spending a dollar on a

Alabama self-reports 22 minor violations, including nine in football

The school publishes a list of infractions every summer when the fiscal year ends June 30. from Sporting News

Kansas State to add security to prevent concealed guns at football, basketball games

Kansas State will add security to its college football and basketball games, allowing them to prohibit concealed firearms into

Julio Jones was locked inside high school to keep USC's Pete Carroll away

All's fair in love, war and college football recruiting. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2t986uj via

Former Red Raider head coach Mike Leach rips Texas Tech

Mike Leach feels he is still owed more than $2 million from Texas Tech and he's not going to

Answering five FAQ about Tennessee, Butch Jones heading into 2017

Should Butch Jones be on the hot seat at Tennessee? Sporting News explores that in this week's FAQ. from

Vanderbilt football players suspended indefinitely after Target shooting

Sophomore WR Donaven Tennyson, redshirt freshman CB Frank Coppet and freshman S Tae Daley are banned from all football

Oklahoma safety turns himself in on burglary charges

Will Sunderland has been charged with second degree burglary and is currently suspended from the team. from Sporting News

Sporting News 2017 college football preseason All-Americans

A trio of Penn State players leads Sporting News' Preseason All-American team. Who made the list? from Sporting News

Vanderbilt football players shot in Target parking lot

Two Vanderbilt football players left a Target parking lot with gunshot wounds in an "ill-conceived plan to recover a

Zamir White, No. 1 running back for 2018, commits to Georgia

Top running back Zamir White committed to Georgia on Tuesday, continuing a line of big-time recruits to the school.

Baylor confirms NCAA investigation, could release sexual assault reports since 2003

Attorneys for Baylor say the school would release general information behind every alleged sexual assault reported since 2003. from

Golden Nugget sports book releases lines on 106 college football games

The Golden Nugget in Las Vegas has released lines for 106 college football games in 2017. Here's the rundown:

Arkansas State's renovated football stadium will be a tropical paradise

The estimated price and completion date have yet to be announced, though the renovations are expected to be finished

Missouri to rent out dorm rooms during home football weekends

The university's enrollment has been in a steady decline over the last few years, and it has an idea

Iconic Arizona State football coach Frank Kush dies at 88

Kush coached the Sun Devils for 22 years before a stint with the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts in the early 1980s.

Keyshawn Johnson Jr. will miss Nebraska's 2017 season on leave of absence

Keyshawn Johnson Jr., one of the top wide receiver recruits in the nation, was cited for marijuana possession less

Inside Nick Saban's infamous sideline feud with Lane Kiffin

Nick Saban had an epic sideline argument with Lane Kiffin during Alabama's 38-10 win over Western Kentucky last season.

Oklahoma's contract terms for Lincoln Riley turning heads

Oklahoma's five-year deal with Lincoln Riley is worth an average of $3.5 million a year, believed to be a

Missouri DE Marcell Frazier makes himself unavailable to local media for season

The local media won't be hearing from Missouri defensive end Marcell Frazier this season, according to Frazier. from Sporting

Tennessee hires former coach Phillip Fulmer as an advisor, ambassador

Fulmer coached the Vols for 17 seasons (1992-2008) and a national title in 1998. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2rzKrle

Alabama WR Robert Foster injured in dirt bike accident

Robert Foster, a junior wide receiver at Alabama, was injured Saturday night when the dirt bike he was riding

Alabama WR Calvin Ridley wants a piece of ‘The Freeze’

The most captivating part of Atlanta Braves home games comes between innings when “The Freeze” races a fan around

West Virginia QB Will Grier will be eligible to start season, NCAA rules

The Florida transfer could have been forced to sit out an additional six games due to a PED suspension

Kentucky self-reports violation involving ‘Last Chance U’ star

Of the 17 self-reported minor violations by Kentucky athletics, one stood out among the rest. from Sporting News RSS

UNLV Athletic Director Desiree Reed-Francois living in on-campus dorm

UNLV's new athletic director has a unique living arrangement on campus. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2st2afr via

Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield to pay $460 to close public intoxication case

In return for paying a fine plus court costs, the rising senior won't be prosecuted for resisting arrest in

College Football Playoff debate: Will we be at four teams forevermore?

How long will the College Football Playoff keep four teams? Will we ever get to eight? Sporting News breaks

SN exclusive: Jesse Palmer re-signs with ESPN after bidding war with Fox

Jesse Palmer will continue to work on college football broadcasts, but as a full-time studio panelist rather than a

UCF kicker will challenge NCAA, continue popular YouTube channel

Donald De La Haye's "Deestroying" channel, chronicling his life including college football, has 53,000 followers and ears him ad

Jim Harbaugh wants Obamas to serve as honorary Michigan captains

Jim Harbaugh intends to invite former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle to serve as honorary captains at

Colorado gives coach Mike MacIntyre 3-year, $16.25M extension days after reprimand

The Buffs coach has been required to give $100K for his "failures" in responding to domestic abuse allegations against

LSU's Ed Orgeron called 'paranoid' over satellite camp drama

Orgeron has come under fire by other coaches as he tries to keep satellite camps out of Louisiana. from

Oklahoma orders Baker Mayfield to take alcohol ed program, do community service

The Heisman Trophy candidate must complete the punishment announced Thursday by the fall semester. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2stE8Da

Michigan State president in similar, yet different, situation from Ken Starr with sexual assault case

No one wants to be the next Baylor. And make no mistake that Michigan State is conscious of that.

It's a trap! Most dangerous game in 2017 for 16 College Football Playoff contenders

What is the biggest trap game for 16 College Football Playoff contender? Sporting News takes a look for 16

Notre Dame disses Michigan with latest recruiting tactic

The Fighting Irish are spitting fighting words against the Wolverines with this recruiting tactic. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2riL7eM

Oklahoma hires former ECU coach Ruffin McNeill as DL coach

The former ECU coach is reuniting with Lincoln Riley in Norman. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2tnzjs9 via

Fifth-grade QB lands D-I scholarship offer

Titan Lacaden, an 11-year-old QB from Hawaii, already has a Division I football scholarship on the table from the

Kent State freshman OT Tyler Heintz reportedly dies during workout

Heintz, a freshman, received a full scholarship to play football at Kent State. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2sqhUmc via

Michigan's controversial Rome trip cost about $800,000, AD says

An anonymous donor covered the entire tab for the football team to visit Rome in April. from Sporting News

Oklahoma State, Mike Gundy agree to 5-year contract extension

The winningest football coach in university history, Gundy's contract status has been the subject of speculation. from Sporting News

Jarrett Stidham, Will Grier lead list of impact transfer QBs for 2017

Who are the biggest impact transfer quarterbacks for 2017? Auburn's Jarrett Stidham and West Virginia's Will Grier made that

Colorado punishes coach Mike MacIntyre, others over handling of domestic abuse claims

The football coach and AD were ordered to donate $100K to domestic violence awareness and the chancellor was suspended

Top 2018 prospect, Clemson commit totals car avoiding deer

Xavier Thomas, Clemson's prized jewel of the 2018 recruiting class, was not seriously injured when he totaled his car

Clemson Tigers visit White House, meet President Trump

President Trump welcomed Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney and the 2016 National Champions to the White House on Monday.

UCF kicker has tough choice: YouTube stardom or athletic scholarship?

Donald De La Haye said Central Florida told him he wasn't allowed to make money off his YouTube channel.

Charlotte among those enjoying hidden benefits of satellite camp exposure

Charlotte enjoys the exposure of inviting big-name college football programs to its satellite camp, but it's also a way

Former Vols QB Jonathan Crompton ‘developed a genuine dislike’ for Tennessee

One evening after a loss, a Vols fan told Crompton's mother that he wished the QB and his entire

Keyshawn Johnson Jr. reportedly cited for marijuana, drug paraphernalia possession

Johnson is the son of former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2sOZmZX via

Bob Stoops on stunning departure: 'There is no smoking gun'

The 56-year-old was a guest on The Dan Patrick Show Friday and explained why he decided to step down

Domestic violence charge against Trent Richardson dropped, lawyer says

The charge against the former Crimson Tide running back has been dismissed. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2sHJ6dd via

Big 12 banks on young guns Lincoln Riley, Tom Herman to elevate playoff profile

Will Tom Herman and Lincoln Riley elevate the Big 12's profile enough, like Mack Brown and Bob Stoops used

Ex-Michigan State football players plead not guilty in sexual assault case

The former Spartans, kicked off the team Tuesday, are due back in court for preliminary hearings later this month.

With Bob Stoops out, Iowa's Kirk Ferentz now longest-tenured FBS coach

Iowa's Kirk Ferentz is now the dean of FBS coaches in terms of continuous service; he's heading into his

Lincoln Riley, like former Oklahoma coaches, faces huge expectations early

Lincoln Riley is Oklahoma's new coach, and there is a high standard to keep in Norman. Will he be

Who is Lincoln Riley? Meet Bob Stoops' successor at Oklahoma

The 33-year-old has been one of the most well-regarded assistants in the country the last few seasons. from Sporting

Bob Stoops stepping down as Oklahoma coach, report says

Offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley will take over as head coach, the Daily Oklahoman reported. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2rWe9E1

Five-star QB Justin Fields decommits from Penn State

The nation's top-rated dual-threat QB in the class of 2018 is being wooed now by SEC schools Florida, Georgia

Ole Miss stands by Hugh Freeze in response to NCAA allegations

The university acknowledges "significant violations" but says its self-imposed sanctions are enough. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2sPWomZ via

Amid sexual assault case, Mark Dantonio's moment to redefine Michigan State arrives

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio responded to dismissing three players from the team Tuesday. How will the program respond

Jim Harbaugh visits Lane Kiffin’s FAU football camp

New NCAA rules limit coaches' off-campus camp participation to 10 days, and the Michigan men made South Florida one

Michigan State's Donnie Corley, Josh King, Demetric Vance face sexual assault charges

Three Michigan State players were arraigned on sexual assault charges Tuesday. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2rHwT8k via

5-star safety BJ Foster commits to Texas

Tom Herman and the Longhorns have secured the commitment of one of the best talents in the state. from

Three Michigan St. players to face charges; probe finds Mark Dantonio acted properly

An independent investigation into the reported January sexual assault incident found Dantonio did not "impede, obstruct, or interfere." from

Three Michigan State football players to face sexual assault charges from prosecutor, per report

Three Michigan State football players will face sexual assault charges from an alleged incident on Jan. 16, according to

Al Pacino to play Joe Paterno in HBO film about Sandusky sex scandal, report says

The Oscar-winning actor will play college football's winningest coach in a movie about the child sex abuse scandal that

Clemson DE Richard Yeargin suffers neck injury in car wreck

Yeargin, who will be a redshirt junior in 2017, could miss significant time. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2swxvxw via

Top LSU pass-rusher Arden Key to rejoin team after leave for personal reasons

The first-team All-SEC pick's four-month absence "was something he wanted to do, he needed to do," coach Ed Orgeron

Former Notre Dame QB Malik Zaire transferring to Florida

Zaire will join the Gators as a graduate transfer after choosing Florida over Texas, Wisconsin and North Carolina. from

Nation's top OT Jackson Carman says he'll commit to Ohio State for 100K retweets

The country's top offensive tackle has a specific prerequisite to pull the trigger and commit to Ohio State. from

Michigan allows Grant Perry back on team despite pending felony, sexual assault misdemeanors

Michigan WR Grant Perry is back on the football team despite facing four unresolved charges, two for misdemeanor sexual

​Is Malik Zaire the right answer for Florida at quarterback in 2017?

Is Malik Zaire, who is free-and-clear to transfer to Florida, the right answer for the Gators? It's not a

Bill Snyder apologizes as K-State grants Corey Sutton his release

Bill Snyder was overruled, and the receiver will be eligible to play elsewhere. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2syDp0l via

SEC opens door for Malik Zaire to transfer to Florida

The Gators would not have been able to accept the Notre Dame graduate under the conference's previous restrictions. from

Graham Spanier, two other former Penn State adminstrators get jail time in Sandusky case

A court in Pennsylvania sentenced three former Penn State officials for their involvement in the Jerry Sandusky scandal. from

FBI investigating Minnesota athletics for possible fraud

The Gophers fired their ticket operations director in February. from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2rsnEZc via

Notre Dame's Brian Kelly among five hot-seat coaches in 2017

Which college football coaches are feeling the hot seat in 2017? Sporting News takes a closer look. from Sporting

Answering FAQ about 2017-18 college football bowl projections

Sporting News released its bowl projections for the 2017-18 season. Now, we're addressing five FAQ about those projections. from

After Corey Sutton calls Bill Snyder 'a slave master,' K-State coach defends blocking release

The veteran coach received criticism for how he's handled things, but he's defending his actions. from Sporting News RSS

2018 College Hall of Fame ballot: Multi-time All-Americans, award-winners, national champs top list

A Heisman winner, one "Rocket," two Aaron Taylors and three Miami Hurricanes are on the 2018 College Hall of

Let's predict every college football bowl game and playoff matchup for 2017-18

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for the 2017-18 season. Which teams will make the fourth annual