J.T. Barrett, Buckeyes finally flash big-play power in second-half comeback at Indiana

Ohio State worked out the kinks after a slow start, and the product could be scary for opponents down the road in 2017.

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Lane Kiffin convinced he would have gotten Alabama past Clemson in CFP title game

Lane Kiffin did not coach in the Crimson Tide's national championship game loss to Clemson. He's convinced the result would have been different if he had been on the sideline.

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East Tennessee State DB dismissed from program after arrest on statutory rape charge

Jackson Trawick was removed from the ETSU roster following his arrest on Wednesday.

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Virginia Tech vs. West Virginia: Matchups, keys to victory in battle for Black Diamond Trophy

The battle for the Black Diamond Trophy could be the most competitive of the top-25 matchups college football's opening weekend.

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FSU leading tackler Matthew Thomas cleared to play against Alabama, per report

Thomas started 12 games and led the Seminoles with 77 tackles in 2016.

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Michigan vs. Florida: Matchups, keys to victory for huge Big Ten-SEC showdown

Can Michigan successfully replace 10 starters on defense? Can Florida overcome its suspensions? Here are the keys to victory for both teams.

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Alabama vs. FSU: Matchup, keys to victory for greatest opener of all time

Alabama and FSU both have the talent to win the biggest season-opener of all time. What are the biggest matchups and key players in the game?

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Angry Bender: What's grinding our gears heading into 2017?

Angry Bender is back, with Bill Bender's problems with the college football heading into 2017.

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Pat Tillman statue unveiled at Arizona State’s Sun Devil Stadium

Pat Tillman, who died by friendly fire in Afghanistan in 2004, was honored with a statue at his alma mater.

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Michigan vs. Florida: Unknowns heighten allure of Week 1 Big Ten-SEC showdown

Michigan and Florida meet on Saturday in a game where we'll learn a lot about each team's playoff chances in 2017.

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College football Week 1 straight-up picks: Does Alabama or FSU win greatest opener of all time?

Can Florida State knock off top-ranked Alabama? That and more straight-up picks for Week 1 of college football.

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College football Week 1 picks against spread: Alabama or FSU?

Sporting News picks the biggest Week 1 games, including Alabama-Florida State and Michigan-Florida, against the spread.

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Feleipe Franks named Florida's starting QB against Michigan

Florida coach Jim McElwain said Franks beat out quarterbacks Malik Zaire and Luke Del Rio.

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Derrius Guice's teeth won't stop him from starting LSU-BYU game

Derrius Guice did not practice last week, but says he'll be on the field Saturday.

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Florida suspends leading rusher Jordan Scarlett for opener vs. Michigan

Scarlett led the Gators with 889 yards rushing last season as a sophomore.

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Kirk Herbstreit talks Heisman hopes for Alabama's Jalen Hurts, Auburn's Jarrett Stidham

Could the Iron Bowl feature not one, but two Heisman Trophy finalists? Kirk Herbstreit talks Jalen Hurts' and Jarrett Stidham's chances.

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Texas A&M running back’s family rescued by Coast Guard in Houston

Trayveon Williams says his family's home is damaged, but everyone is safe. The Aggies will open their season against UCLA on Sunday.

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SN Exclusive: Mike White out to prove he belongs with college football's elite

The Hilltoppers senior has been an underdog his entire football playing career. But in 2017, he's out to show he belong with college football's elite.

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Nick Saban's 'Process' at Alabama explored in '4th and Goal Every Day'

Alabama color analyst Phil Savage details 'The Process' in the new book '4th and Goal Every Day.'

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Around the Bender: Why Alabama stays in championship hunt — no matter what

Alabama enters another season on top, so when will the season truly begin? Bill Bender weighs in with the first 'Around the Bender' of 2017.

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Maria Taylor's versatile star rising heading into 'College GameDay' assignment

Maria Taylor is making the jump to "College GameDay" this year. The multi-talented star talks about her new assignment.

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Houston postpones football opener, cancels other athletic events this weekend

The Cougars had been scheduled to face Texas-San Antonio at the Alamodome Saturday.

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Baylor offers free tickets, meals to those affected by Hurricane Harvey

Baylor will also host Sam Houston State and Richmond on Friday in another free game that was relocated due to weather.

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Michigan's Jim Harbaugh starting weekly podcast

Harbaugh’s podcast, called "Attack Each Day: The Harbaugh’s Podcast," is scheduled to kick off on Sept. 5.

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Alabama vs. FSU: How preseason No. 1 fares in opener against top 25 teams

Alabama is No. 1 heading into the season opener again. Here's a look at how the preseason No. 1 team fares when opening against a top-25 opponent.

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Alabama vs. FSU: Peach Bowl CEO's vision made 'greatest opener of all time' possible

Peach Bowl president Gary Stokan lined up the matchup between Alabama and FSU, part of a vision he has had for Atlanta for many years.

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College football schedule Week 1: How to watch Top 25 games

Alabama vs. FSU, Michigan vs. Florida and a host of other top-25 matchups highlight Week 1 of the college football season.

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Stetson DB collapses and dies during practice

Nicholas Adam Blakely, a sophomore defensive back for Stetson, collapsed and died during football practice Monday.

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Hurricane Harvey forces BYU-LSU game to move to New Orleans

It's the third year in a row LSU has had a game disrupted because of a natural disaster.

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No. 8 Washington suspends All-American LB Azeem Victor for opener at Rutgers

Azeem Victor has been suspended one game for a violation of team rules.

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Rice football relocates to TCU in wake of Tropical Storm Harvey

Rice football has set up temporary headquarters in the Dallas area while waiting for Houston to stabilize after massive flooding.

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Michigan, Florida wearing unique color rush uniforms for opener

For the second time in school history, Michigan will wear an all-maize uniform, while Florida will don all blue.

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Twitter reacts to Art Briles hiring by CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats

The controversial former Baylor coach has landed in Canada

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Ranking the top 15 college football games on the Week 1 schedule

We're getting closer to the opening week of college football. Here are the 15 games we're looking forward to most.

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Top 16 college football programs since 2000: Alabama, Ohio State fight for No. 1

Ohio State was the No. 1 team last season, but did the Buckeyes maintain their leading slot heading into 2017?

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Kent State coach Paul Haynes to miss 2-3 weeks while on medical leave

Paul Haynes is temporarily leaving the Kent State program to tend to a medical issue.

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Hurricane Harvey aftermath could move BYU-LSU game, report says

No. 13 LSU is scheduled to take on BYU in Houston on Saturday, but that all could change depending on the damage Hurricane Harvey inflicts.

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Alabama DT shot in leg outside Tuscaloosa bar, report says

Raekwon Davis was expected to be a starter this season, though it's unclear how long he will be sidelined as he recovers.

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Want to know who’s starting for Ohio State? Check moms’ Twitter feeds

Word of which players will be starting for Ohio State has started to leak via their mothers’ Twitter feeds.

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Five things about the newest FBS stadium at Colorado State

Colorado State kicked off the 2017 FBS season with a big win at its new $220M on-campus stadium.

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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 College Football Playoff?

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College football's Top 25 quarterbacks for 2017: Lamar Jackson or Sam Darnold at No. 1?

Sporting News ranks the Top 25 quarterbacks for 2017, a loaded field that includes Lamar Jackson, Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield, among others.

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College football's Top 25 running backs for 2017: Saquon Barkley leads powerful wave

Sporting News' Top 25 running backs list is heavy on Big Ten and SEC backs, including Penn State's Saquon Barkley and LSU's Derrius Guice.

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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 contenders.

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What if Tim Tebow had gone to Alabama, and other decisions that could have changed college football

These players could have changed the course of college football had they gone to a different school. Some might have even saved their coach's job.

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Dabo Swinney shows he's Clemson's coach, not Nick Saban's successor at Alabama

Dabo Swinney has ties to Alabama, yes. But Clemson is his program now.

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Illinois will no longer use 'war chant' music at sporting events

The move comes 10 years after the school phased out its Chief Illiniwek mascot.

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Former Ohio State coach Earle Bruce has Alzheimer's disease

Bruce has a family history with the disease — his father, two sisters and brother all dealt with it.

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New CFP committee member Chris Howard ready to blend college football, leadership in 2017

New College Football Playoff committee member Chris Howard is ready for his newest assignment — and he brings a wealth of leadership to the position.

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Clemson's Dabo Swinney gets new contract, now third-highest-paid coach

Only Jim Harbaugh and Nick Saban will be paid more on an average annual basis than Swinney.

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Vincent Testaverde leaving Miami after two years, no games

The young QB followed in the footsteps of his father, Vinny, but never saw the field for the Hurricanes.

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"What Carter Lost": 4 things to know about Dallas Carter 30 for 30

Dallas Carter's loaded 1988 high school football team remains the stuff of legend today, and that's chronicled in the new ESPN 30 for 30.

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Bob Stoops on the CFP selection committee? It 'would be a great opportunity'

The CFP selection committee will need to replace six members next season. Could Bob Stoops be one of those replacements?

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Lane Kiffin denies FAU using Art Briles as 'consultant'

Kiffin has denied that former Baylor coach Briles is being used as any kind of a consultant to the Florida Atlantic football program.

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Ranking every regular-season 'Game of the Century'

Sporting News ranked the 23 regular-season "Game of the Century" chapters in college football history. Which game was the best?

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Ohio State loses backup QB Joe Burrow to broken hand

The only Buckeyes quarterback aside from J.T. Barrett with any game experience is on the shelf indefinitely.

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ESPN pulls Asian announcer Robert Lee off Virginia football game

ESPN said in a statement it made the decision to remove Lee from a game in Charlottesville because of the coincidence of his name.

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ESPN 'disciplines' Undefeated columnist over fake Nick Saban race quotes

After The Undefeated's Mike Wise tweeted fake quotes about Nick Saban, he is being "disciplined" by ESPN.

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Dismissed Texas A&M receiver pleads no contest to indecent exposure

Kirk Merritt claimed he had jock itch when he exposed himself to two different female tutors last year.

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Army-Navy game reportedly moving to MetLife Stadium in 2021

MetLife Stadium, home to the NFL's Jets and Giants, will host the 2021 Army-Navy game.

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NC State dismisses two freshmen, suspends three after sexual assault allegations

NC State has dismissed freshmen Antoine Thompson and Kevince Brown while suspending three others.

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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?

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Who's your starting QB? Breaking down battles for every Power 5 school

Who's your starting quarterback? Sporting News breaks down the battles for every Power 5 school.

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Fired Baylor coach Art Briles serving as informal advisor for Florida Atlantic offense

Art Briles was fired as the head coach at Baylor after the university was rocked by scandal in 2015.

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Gamecock football team experiences solar eclipse inside Williams-Brice Stadium

With the Gamecocks' '2001' entrance music playing, the players cheered as the sky turned dark.

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Michigan not a top 10 team? AP ranking good for Jim Harbaugh, Wolverines

Michigan starts outside the top 10 in the initial AP Poll, but a look inside the program shows this is exactly where Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines thrive.

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Ranking college football coaches from 1 to 130 for 2017 season

Sporting News ranked the FBS coaches from 1 to 130, and a familiar four top the rankings based on one major requirement.

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LSU officially names new Mike the Tiger and he's adorable

LSU has dubbed the 9-month-old tiger cub Mike VII and named him the newest school mascot.

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Preseason No. 1 ranking gives Nick Saban another carrot for Crimson Tide

Alabama is ranked No. 1 in the AP Preseason Poll for the fourth time under Nick Saban. Will the Crimson Tide deliver on those expectations this time?

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Comparing AP Poll, Amway Coaches Poll and SN's preseason rankings

How do the AP Poll. Coaches Poll and Sporting News' Preseason rankings stack up? Here's a look at the composite rankings

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College football rankings: Alabama ranked No. 1 in preseason AP Poll again

The AP Poll has released its first poll of the season. Alabama is ranked No. 1 again, but who falls in behind the Tide?

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Preseason AP No. 1 vs. national champion: Alabama gets fourth chance under Nick Saban

History is not on Alabama's side as the preseason No. 1. Here's a look at all the top-ranked teams entering the season since 2000, and where they ended up.

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Alabama coach Nick Saban doesn't care about the solar eclipse: 'Watch The Weather Channel'

Nick Saban said he will watch The Weather Channel over viewing the first solar eclipse to cross the country in 99 years.

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Oregon player's mom announces his scholarship on stadium video board

Thanks mom! Oregon junior linebacker Kaulana Apelu received some surprising news from his mother during Sunday's practice.

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Jim Harbaugh will release Michigan football roster three days before opener

The Wolverines' online roster hasn't been updated in a year, but Harbaugh is about ready to end the suspense.

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Sporting News' Top 40 college football player rankings for 2017

Sporting News ranked the top 40 college football players for 2017, and the list is loaded. Who's No. 1?

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College football rankings: Alabama ranked No. 1 in preseason Coaches Poll

The Amway Coaches Poll was released on Thursday, and it's the usual suspects still at the top.

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Top 20 college football states: Can anyone take on Alabama?

Entering the 2017 season, SN ranks the top 20 college football states.

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Indiana apologizes to DB Bryant Fitzgerald for ruining freshman eligibility

Indiana acknowledged it didn't properly tell Fitzgerald what he needed to do to be eligible to be on the football team.

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USC mascot comes under fire for supposed ties to Robert E. Lee

USC's white horse named Traveler is one of the most iconic mascots in college football.

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Ten AP preseason No. 1 teams that won national title

Ten schools opened the AP preseason poll at No. 1 and went on to win the AP national championship. Here's a look at those schools.

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Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin 'proud' school canceled white nationalist rally

Sumlin praised the university for canceling a "White Lives Matter" rally that was scheduled to take place on campus Sept. 11.

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College football predictions 2017: Conference picks, playoff projections and national champion

Sporting News offers its picks for the 2017 season, complete with champions for every FBS conference, playoff picks and a national champion.

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Top 15 must-watch games on 2017 college football schedule

The road to the 2017 College Football Playoff is rife with massive games. Here are the biggest matchups on the way there.

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Georgia Tech dismisses star RB Dedrick Mills from team

Mills rushed for 12 touchdowns as a true freshman last season despite missing four games due to injury and suspensions.

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Hugh Freeze, disassociated Ole Miss booster had hundreds of phone calls, report says

Former Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze and disassociated booster Lee Harris talked at 200 times between January 2015 and last month.

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Penn State gives James Franklin new 6-year deal at $5.8M annually, report says

Franklin, 45, led Penn State to the Big Ten title in 2016, earning SN's National Coach of the Year award.

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St. Petersburg Bowl reportedly getting epic new name

Thanks to an astonishing new name, the game traditionally known as the St. Petersburg Bowl may be cutting through the bowl game clutter.

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Former Vanderbilt player Brandon Banks sentenced to 15 years in prison for rape

Banks was convicted of aggravated rape and aggravated sexual battery in June.

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Ranking the 30 hottest rivalries in college football right now

Some rivalries are a little hotter than others right now, so don’t mistake "best" with "hottest." It might be because of the national title implications or that one side is looking to break a long losing streak.

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BYU LB Francis Bernard to redshirt 'for personal reasons'

Bernard, the projected starter at weakside linebacker, was third on the team with 80 tackles as a sophomore in 2016.

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LSU star LB Arden Key likely to miss opener, Ed Orgeron confirms

Key is the Tigers' top returning tackler who set a school record for sacks with 12 in 2016, but he underwent shoulder surgery in June.

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Rutgers will have a jacuzzi in the student section and boats on the field for season opener

What could possibly go wrong?!

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Eight shakeups that can knock chalk out of college football in 2017

How can we shake up the College Football Playoff? Here are eight scenarios that could knock the chalk out of the 2017 season.

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Bowling Green K Jake Suder earns scholarship with 53-yard field goal

Bowling Green went way out of the box in offering a scholarship to kicker Jake Suder.

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Alabama, Miami (Fla.) in talks for 2021 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game

The two teams haven't met since the 1993 Sugar Bowl. Nick Saban and Mark Richt haven't met since 2015. Both of those games went Alabama's way.

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Ranking 25 great Big Ten vs. SEC games

A look at 25 of the greatest moments in the rivalry between the SEC and Big Ten through the years. Which game stands out as a No. 1?

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College football schedule 2017: ESPN, ABC set TV times for loaded Week 1

ESPN and ABC announced dates and times for the Week 1 college football TV schedule, which features a blockbuster double-header on ABC.

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Preseason college football rankings: Alabama leads Top 25 against open playoff field

No surprise that Alabama tops SN's preseason college football rankings, but the rest of the Top 25 is open for debate.

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Watch Nick Saban's first epic rant of the 2017 season

The Alabama coach wasn't happy when he was asked about the potential impact Christian Miller might have this season.

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College football 2017: Preseason rankings, bowl projections, All-Americans and more

Sporting News has all the preseason college football content you need to get ready for Week 1.

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Kelly Bryant is Clemson's starting QB, Dabo Swinney says, but competition isn't over

Junior Kelly Bryant will start the defending national champions' opener Sept. 2 vs. Kent State, but other Tigers QBs will play.

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LSU releases photo of tiger who could become school's newest mascot

LSU has released a photo of Harvey, who will likely be the school's newest mascot.

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Minnesota followed proper protocol suspending players during sexual assault case, review says

However, the law firm's review did say the coaching staff showed "weak leadership" when players threatened to boycott the Holiday Bowl.

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Former Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze made calls to escort services over several years, per report

The former Ole Miss coach reportedly made calls to escort services while on recruiting trips over the past several years.

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For Ole Miss, 2017 slide may only be the beginning

Ole Miss should expect to see a dropoff in 2017. But that might only be the beginning for the Rebels.

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Former Oklahoma QB Chris Robison to join Lane Kiffin's 'Another Chance U'

He is joining the rush to coach Lane Kiffin's FAU program that rapidly is becoming stocked with transfers from other schools.

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First former Baylor student to sue over rape settles Title IX case

Jasmin Hernandez was raped in 2012 by former Bears football player Tevin Elliott, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for the crime.

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College football top 25: Best, worst case for every team

Sporting News breaks down the best and worst case for every team ranked in our Preseason Top 25. What's the best (or worst) that could happen?

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Watch: Tennessee cuts drill short to surprise TE with scholarship

Eli Wolf thought he was going to get to take on his brother Ethan in a drill. What he got instead was some free money.

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Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall asks for unity amid Charlottesville riots

Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall said his players "stand united" after the riots in Charlottesville.

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Where are the star players of Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U’ now?

Season 2 of "Last Chance U" is nearly here. Where are the players who helped make the Netflix show a hit?

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John Franklin III of 'Last Chance U' transferring from Auburn

The former FSU QB and Netflix star appears headed to FAU the day after Jarrett Stidham was named the Tigers' starter.

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Florida’s Antonio Callaway ‘absolutely’ running out of chances, Jim McElwain says

The junior wideout's third off-the-field stumble — and second in three months — led to a one-game suspension.

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SN exclusive: Logan Woodside ready to lead Toledo to newfound glory

Logan Woodside took a long path to stardom with the Rockets. Now the quarterback is going to let it loose in 2017.

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Wisconsin football schedule, roster and three things to watch

Wisconsin heads into 2017 looking to get back to the Big Ten championship in Paul Chryst's third season. A spring preview for the Badgers.

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Florida football schedule, roster and three things to watch

The Florida Gators are the defending SEC East champions. Here are three questions for the Gators heading into Jim McElwain's third season.

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Ranking 20 best MAC quarterbacks since 2000: Ben Roethlisberger, Byron Leftwich and more

A look at the best MAC quarterbacks since 2000: a talented list that includes Big Ben, Byron Leftwich and Toledo star Logan Woodside.

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Kent State fires strength coach in wake of player’s death

Kent State fired Ross Bowsher for providing false information about being certified to hold his position after Tyler Heintz's death June 13.

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Gene Stallings hospitalized following second stroke this year

Stallings was a member of the famed "Junction Boys" at Texas A&M before following in Bear Bryant's footsteps to coach at Alabama.

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An appreciation: Frank Broyles built Arkansas' expectations along with its confidence

If you grew up learning to call the Hogs, then there is one name that shines above all in Arkansas football. Frank Broyles, who died Monday.

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Former Arkansas coach Frank Broyles dies at 92

The legendary Arkansas coach died at the age of 92 on Monday.

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Jarrett Stidham named Auburn's starting QB

Baylor transfer Jarrett Stidham will start Sept. 2 against Georgia Southern, the fifth QB to start an opener in Gus Malzahn's five years.

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QB Jarrett Stidham could be the difference Auburn needs in 2017

Gus Malzahn knows who his team's starter at QB will be. It's Jarrett Stidham, and no one else.

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Mike Tirico takes over Notre Dame play-by-play, NBC announces

Mike Tirico adds Notre Dame football to high-profile NBC assignments like the Olympics and NFL, replacing Dan Hicks, who'll focus on golf.

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Auburn football preview: Tigers 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Auburn enters Gus Malzahn's fifth season with another quarterback competition to settle. Here's a quick look at the Tigers.

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Louisville football preview: Cardinals 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson returns to lead Louisville in 2017. Here are three things to look for this spring from the Cardinals.

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​Tennessee football preview: Volunteers 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Butch Jones enters his fifth season at Tennessee with a lot of holes to fill. Here are three questions for the Volunteers heading into the spring.

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Penn State football preview: Nittany Lions 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Penn State is back in the national spotlight, and it will be intriguing to see how they handle that attention in 2017.

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Notre Dame, Wisconsin reportedly will play 2-game series at Lambeau, Soldier fields

Despite being located only a couple of hundred miles apart, Notre Dame and Wisconsin have not played each other since 1964.

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Antonio Callaway among 7 Florida players suspended for season-opener against Michigan

Seven Florida players, including star receiver Antonio Callaway, have been suspended for the Sept. 2 game against Michigan.

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San Diego State football team dealing with chickenpox outbreak

Three players have been formally diagnosed with chickenpox, and coach Rocky Long fears more players will be infected.

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University of Virginia cancels athletic events in wake of Charlottesville violence

The University of Virginia cancelled all athletic events Saturday amid violence between white supremacists and counter-protesters.

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Michigan reinstates WR Grant Perry after legal issues resolved

Perry was suspended for three games last season after being arrested in October.

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Nick Saban responds to former Alabama QBs: 'You can't make everybody happy'

The Alabama coach said he made a decision that was best for his team.

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Finding college football's next Mitch Trubisky: 10 breakout candidates

Mitch Trubisky came out of nowhere to become one of the NFL's most sought-after prospects. Which 2017 quarterback can follow in his steps?

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Alabama vs. FSU: Five questions about college football's biggest season opener ever

The Week 1 game between Alabama and FSU is as big as it gets. Here are five questions leading up to what could be the latest "Game of the Century."

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Nick Saban says balancing college football, classes just as hard as when he played

When it comes to the demands of college football, Nick Saban does not think they're any harder for players now compared to when he played.

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New NCAA policy requires sexual-violence prevention training

Coaches, athletes and athletic administrators will be required to undergo annual training and universities must attest to compliance.

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HS player dies after suffering injury at NY football practice

The 11th-grader "may have slipped and hit his head on a pole during a training exercise that involved team members carrying a metal pole on their shoulders," according to NBC4.

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Wisconsin loses standout LB Jack Cichy for season

The fifth-year senior will undergo surgery Friday for a torn ACL.

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Alabama's Minkah Fitzpatrick should be next defensive player in Heisman Trophy talk

Minkah Fitzpatrick is set up for success again in 2017. Will that land the star defensive back in the Heisman conversation?

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Youngstown State player involved in rape in HS won't play in '17

Ma'lik Richmond was deemed delinquent in juvenile court in March 2013, stemming from the sexual assault of a girl, 16, who had passed out.

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Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck rewards kicker with scholarship from T-shirt cannon

New Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck honored a senior kicker's hard work in a unique way.

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Houston Nutt's lawsuit against Ole Miss dismissed by federal judge

The court agreed with the school's argument that it lacked jurisdiction in the dispute, so the case could be resurrected in state court.

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UCLA's Josh Rosen isn't only student making sacrifices for college education

Josh Rosen made a fair critique of student-athlete culture. But sacrifices in the pursuit of education aren't unique to college football players.

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UCLA coach Jim Mora addresses Josh Rosen's controversial comments

Jim Mora said his quarterback will have "to deal with the consequences" of his polarizing comments regarding academics and football.

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College Football Playoff 2017: Spotting 10 true national title contenders

Sporting News trims down the College Football Playoff field to find the 10 true national championship contenders heading into 2017.

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John Saunders' gripping battle with depression told through 'Playing Hurt'

John Saunders' battle with depression is told through the new book "Playing Hurt: My Journey from Despair to Hope," and it's worth the read.

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Former Oregon State starting QB Marcus McMaryion transfers to Fresno State

He started the Beavers' last six games in 2016, leading them to wins over Arizona and Oregon, but was beaten out this fall by a JC transfer.

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10 things about ICC before 'Last Chance U' Season 3

It's official: "Last Chance U" is heading to Kansas for Season 3. Here are 10 things about ICC and the community around it.

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Ex-UCF kicker Donald De La Haye drops NCAA diss track video on YouTube

Donald De La Haye was kicked off the football team after the NCAA made him choose between videos and football.

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Colorado State safety will probably miss 2017 season due to theft case

Braylin Scott has pleaded not guilty to stealing two Rolex watches and pricey bracelets from a former teammate.

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Former Syracuse coach Dick MacPherson dies at 86

MacPherson led the Orange to an 11-0-1 record in 1987 and later coached the Patriots for two seasons.

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Kent State can't produce certification for strength coach in charge at time of player's death

The Golden Flashes cannot produce the certification for Ross Bowsher, the strength coach who was in charge when Tyler Heintz died.

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UCLA QB Josh Rosen disses Alabama, Clemson: 'Certain schools are easier than others'

The third-year Bruins quarterback had better be glad the Tide and Tigers aren't his schedule, the way he's talking.

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Ex-Alabama QBs Blake Barnett, Cooper Bateman caught off guard by Nick Saban's USC gameplan

Both Barnett and Bateman said Nick Saban communicated that Alabama's QB battle was between them.

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Nebraska football has something else at quarterback with Tanner Lee

How will Tanner Lee help the Huskers' hopes for winning the Big Ten West?

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Lane Kiffin, FAU add two more impact transfers, report says

In his first year at FAU, Kiffin has gone about supplementing his roster with talented but well-traveled players.

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Former Rutgers player L.J. Liston charged with murder

Prosecutors say Liston, 22, apparently shot a 44-year-old man multiple times to avenge another homicide.

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Ohio State DT Mike Hill suspended to open season, Urban Meyer confirms

How long the fifth-year senior starter will be suspended is unclear, but he won't play Aug. 31 when the Buckeyes open at Indiana.

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Ohio State's D-line more talented than 2012-13 Buccaneers, Greg Schiano says

Schiano has been around plenty of great defensive lines — but the one he has at Ohio State may be his most talented yet.

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Houston Nutt reportedly wants apology, donation from Ole Miss

The former Rebels coach is suing the school for defamation.

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Petition: Dismiss Youngstown State player involved in rape in HS

Ma'lik Richmond was deemed delinquent in juvenile court in March 2013, stemming from the sexual assault of a girl, 16, who had passed out.

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North Carolina partners with Michael Jordan, unveils Jumpman uniforms

The Tar Heels are get signature threads courtesy of the G.O.A.T. himself.

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Baylor football employee's race vs. tackling dummy ends hilariously

Baylor associate athletics director for football operations raced a tackling dummy.

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Big 12 coach: Texas Tech's Kliff Kingsbury 'wasn't prepared to be a head coach'

Texas Tech couldn't stop anyone defensively in 2016 and they can't stop coaches in their conference from taking shots at their head coach.

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An inside look at Liberty's FBS transition

Head coach Turner Gill said the school is “putting its money where its mouth is” with its commitment “to doing things at the highest level.”

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Former Georgia WR Mikey Henderson indicted on sexual assault charges

Henderson told police he had a two-year relationship with a student at the high school where he taught math.

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FSU receiver Da'Vante Phillips suspended after felony fraud charges

The third-year receiver at FSU faces an uncertain future in Tallahassee.

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Hugh Freeze allowed to omit personal calls before phone records go public

If any media outside the university asks for Freeze's Ole Miss phone records, he is allowed to redact any personal calls.

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Nick Saban won't suspend Alabama DE De'Shawn Hand for DUI charge

Saban said he won't suspend Hand for "making a pretty good decision" to not physically drive while drunk.

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UCLA coach Jim Mora's solution for NCAA’s ban on two-a-day practices? More one-a-days!

The NCAA’s decision to ban two-a-day practices for college football teams may not be having its desired effect – at least not at UCLA.

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Mississippi strip club to hold 'Hugh Freeze Tribute Party'

The Pony near Starkville, Miss., will hold the party on Saturday.

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Donald De La Haye, former UCF kicker, YouTube personality, nails NCAA in new commercial

"This is NCAA."

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Preseason Coaches Poll released: Alabama ranked No. 1 — again

The Amway Coaches Poll was released on Thursday, and it's the usual suspects still at the top.

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Watch Texas football players lose their minds over new locker room

The locker room features high-tech lockers that have 43-inch TV screens and cost nearly $10,000 each.

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Suspended LSU guard Maea Teuhema given release to transfer

At least five high-profile schools have been given permission to talk to the two-year starter.

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Oklahoma dismisses four-star freshman QB Chris Robison

Rated the No. 7 pro-style QB in the class of 2017, he enrolled early but was arrested for public intoxication after OU's spring game.

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Mark Dantonio will give Michigan State a say in Big Ten East race — but how much?

Mark Dantonio and Michigan State will be a factor in the Big Ten East race this season, but to what extent remains unclear.

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University of Texas tells football writers when they can post on social media

A university statement says writers "should review your post and re-listen to the questions and answers in an effort to increase accuracy."

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John Reaves, legendary Florida QB and USFL star, dead at 67

Reaves ended his college career as the NCAA's all-time leader in passing yards.

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LSU suspends starting guard Maea Teuhema indefinitely

The loss of Teuhema, a two-year starter, is a significant blow to an already thin Tigers line.

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Does College Football Playoff need to bleed new blood in 2017?

Alabama, Ohio State and Florida State are popular playoff picks again. Is that good for the future of college football?

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WATCH: South Carolina parodies ‘Last Chance U’ perfectly

Creativity wins in recruitment.

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Former Notre Dame football coach Ara Parseghian dead at 94

In 11 seasons in South Bend, he led the Irish to a 95-17-4 mark and two national titles.

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LSU close to securing new 'Mike the Tiger' mascot

LSU has chosen a new tiger to take the mantle of "Mike VII."

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Former Oregon coach Mark Helfrich joining Fox Sports as analyst, report says

Helfrich was fired by Oregon in November after four seasons as head coach.

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Former NFL, Kentucky QB Jared Lorenzen getting fit after topping 500 pounds

The former Kentucky star and NFL quarterback is detailing his quest for a healthier lifestyle in a video journal.

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Les Miles says he won't do college football on TV in 2017

Miles said he considered taking on an analyst position for FOX Sports before deciding "it's not going to happen."

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Florida State removing controversial McDonald's billboard, report says

A McDonald's sign erected on a scoreboard at historic Doak Campbell Stadium has upset many Florida State fans, who found it tacky.

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Top 15 must-watch games on 2017 college football schedule

The road to the 2017 College Football Playoff is rife with massive games. Here are the biggest matchups on the way there.

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ECU has released pirate-themed scholarship offer letters, and they're awesome

ECU has arguably the best scholarship offer letters in college football.

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For a mere $50K, Temple football fans can sponsor jersey numbers

A new program called "The 9" includes as a benefit "Interaction with your assigned student-athlete throughout the year."

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SN exclusive: Lamar Jackson done playing what-if game as Heisman defense nears

Lamar Jackson speaks with Sporting News about life after winning the Heisman Trophy and the challenges that lie ahead.

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Second Western Michigan player sentenced to prison for armed robbery

Then-coach P.J. Fleck kicked Bryson White and Ronald George off the WMU team after their arrests following an armed robbery last August.

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