Can any team actually stop Alabama-Clemson III? Heading into October, that's a better bet for the national championship game than the field.
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Can any team actually stop Alabama-Clemson III? Heading into October, that's a better bet for the national championship game than the field.
Da'Shawn Hand, one of Alabama's veteran playmakers on defense, went down with what looked like a knee injury in the third quarter against Ole Miss.
LSU is struggling under Ed Orgeron, whose difficulties as a head coach have followed him yet again.
Georgia put the playoff contenders on notice with an impressive 41-0 disposal of Tennessee on Saturday. The Bulldogs look the part this time.
Etling was injured on his final pass of the first half on a big hit from Troy linebacker Andre Flakes.
Butch Jones' days appear to be numbered in Knoxville, but that isn't Tennessee's biggest problem. Finding the next coach won't be easy.
Fans in attendance at the Texas A&M-South Carolina game better not need to use the bathroom.
Sporting News will be providing live updates throughout Saturday night’s game between two top-15 undefeated ACC teams.
Love rushed for 301 yards on Saturday to set the school's single-game record and is now on pace for Sanders' season record.
No. 7 Georgia routed Tennessee on Saturday, putting even more heat on Butch Jones. Here are five things we learned.
Two football players at Victory & Praise Christian Academy in Texas were kicked off the team for protesting during the national anthem on Friday.
The son of Raiders coach Jack Del Rio suffered a shoulder injury in the first half of the Gators win over Vanderbilt.
Alex Hornibrook threw two interceptions, and Wisconsin allowed four sacks and fumbled once in the first 30 minutes of Saturday's game.
Jake Fromm and the Georgia Bulldogs open play in the SEC East division looking to stay undefeated against the Tennessee Volunteers.
Joe Tiller, who was the most successful football coach in Purdue history, died Saturday at the age of 74.
Louisiana Tech had third and goal from their own 7 in Week 1 and Temple felt like they shouldn't be the only team to punt on 4th and goal.
Tiller is credited as one of the innovators of the spread offense that changed college football.
Get the latest college football scores and highlights from Saturday's games.
USC's to Washington State on Friday will have effects on the College Football Playoff race later for the Pac-12. Here is how that might shape up.
Sam Darnold had been USC's get-out-of-jail-free card for all season — until Washington State, that is.
Sam Darnold has been turning the ball over a lot, but USC had been able to overcome those mistakes — until Friday vs. Washington State.
Sam Darnold couldn't pull a win from out of his hat in USC's final drive against Washington State. The upset-minded Cougars got a massive win against the Trojans.
Sporting News has live scoring updates and highlights throughout Friday night’s game between a pair of top-20 undefeateds.
The Hurricanes' punt traveled three yards past the line of scrimmage, then bounced backward for a 1-yard loss on the play.
Tigers safety Rupert has been dismissed from the team after being arrested for robbery, burglary and weapons charges.
Asked if the Aggies coach's job is safe, John Sharp said Friday: "I'm not the athletic director."
Clemson and Virginia Tech face off Saturday in a rematch of the 2016 ACC championship game. Here are the keys to victory for both the Tigers and Hokies.
Tennessee's Butch Jones is the coach on the spot in Week 5 heading into a matchup against No. 7 Georgia. Here is Sporting News Week 5 primer.
Ben Abercrombie underwent emergency cervical surgery after a severe neck injury in a game Sept. 16 left him paralyzed.
The Flames are in the first FBS transition season and will play as an independent once they are a full FBS member.
When asked about the FBI probe into the corruption of the college basketball system, Meyer said coaches who are guilty should be finished.
When do the College Football Playoff rankings start? A look at the important release dates, and new members on this year's CFP committee.
Florida's Jordan Smith faces four new felony complaints for allegedly charging $1,007.82 to a Virginia man's credit card
Virginia Tech gets the "GameDay" spotlight against Clemson on Saturday. Is the big-game reputation coming to Blacksburg under Justin Fuente?
Heisman Trophy winner and Gators star Tim Tebow headlines the 2018 Florida Sports Hall of Fame class with Chipper Jones and Warrick Dunn.
Texas and Tom Herman aren't looking for any moral victories after their loss to USC. Iowa State is on the horizon, and the Longhorns are looking to get back on track with a win.
Sam Darnold has the wins to show for it at USC. But Luke Falk has the stats at Washington State. Which wins out on Saturday?
Cordel Littlejohn said on Twitter that he was no longer an Illinois commit after team took away his scholarship.
Can Georgia be the team to challenge Alabama in the SEC championship? SEC Network analyst and former Bulldog Matt Stinchcomb offers his thoughts.
P.J. Fleck has the Gophers heading in the right direction, and it's fair to wonder if they are Wisconsin's biggest competition in Big Ten West? We'll find out now.
Rimington became the only offensive lineman to be named Big Eight Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 1982.
Franklin discusses balancing needs of running back Saquon Barkley by communicating during games and managing his workload during practices
Penn State's Saquon Barkley will inevitably be compared to guys like Todd Gurley, Ezekiel Elliott and Leonard Fournette. He's better than all of them.
Platt injured his knee during the Bears' 49-41 loss to No. 3 Oklahoma Saturday.
Maryland (2-1) now has just two scholarship quarterbacks available Saturday against Minnesota.
USC-Washington State and Clemson-Virginia Tech highlight Week 5 of the college football season. Here is the schedule for the rest of the AP Top 25 games.
Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's Week 4 games, including Mississippi State at Georgia.
Can USC avoid a Washington State upset? Can Virginia Tech do the unthinkable and beat Clemson? Sporting News offers its picks for these games and more.
Tennessee coach Butch Jones seems to have had it with local media in Knoxville.
McClatcher had six total touchdowns as a sophomore and was a key weapon for the No. 6 Huskies out of the slot.
Eight suspended Florida players are facing third-degree felony charges for their parts in a bookstore fraud scam.
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh had a lot of bad things to say about Purdue's locker room.
The rivalry showdown will be only the fourth night game in Michigan Stadium history.
The running for the Heisman Trophy looks a lot different after a wild Week 4. But one thing's for certain: Of the Heisman favorites, Saquon Barkley had the best week.
Which unbeaten teams will survive September? We look at surprises, Group of 5 busters, best matchups and more.
Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?
Alabama continues to hold top spot, while Georgia makes largest jump after a convincing win over Mississippi State.
Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 5? Bill Bender breaks it down.
Harbaugh used to coach Colin Kaepernick, who started the national anthem protest trend during the 2016 NFL preseason.
Saquon Barkley broke his career all-purpose mark in a game with 336 yards in a close win over Iowa.
Penn State's Saquon Barkley proved he's the best player in college football again through the Nittany Lions' thrilling victory against Iowa. How can you argue?
Florida won, yes, but they still have a lot of questions to answer at the quarterback position.
Here's what every SEC fan-base is saying after a wild Week 4. We got one statement for each team
Penn State just narrowly avoided a heartbreaking upset. Here's the play that saved them:
The Big 12 was supposed to be decided by an undefeated matchup in Bedlam this year. But TCU had other plans when it visited Oklahoma State in Stillwater.
Michgan's John O'Korn in the second half of a victory against Purdue, and perhaps ignited a QB controversy heading into the bye week.
Follow along for live updates from the battle of 3-0 SEC teams in Georgia.
Bradley Chubb quickly apologized after seemingly spitting on the FSU logo after N.C. State's 27-21 win over Florida State
Michigan quarterback Wilton Speight left Saturday's game against Purdue after an awkward hit while being sacked in the first quarter.
Jimbo Fisher and the Florida State Seminoles now face a near-impossible road to the College Football Playoff. Is there any chance for a comeback?
Follow long live as Oklahoma State takes on TCU in a massive game that could affect the race for the Big 12 title.
Florida State's Jacob Pugh was tossed from the game against N.C. State after a controversial targeting call.
The N.C. State defensive end, already a projected first-round pick in the next year's NFL Draft, looked spectacular on a play against FSU.
Kellen Mond scored a touchdown, but a ref made a bad call that took it away.
Get the latest college football scores and highlights from Saturday's games.
The redshirt freshman's absence is a significant setback for a young secondary facing a veteran Colorado receiving corps Saturday.
The Broncos look legitimately mediocre on the blue turf, where the Cavaliers showed the rebuild is coming along nicely.
Rutgers avoided major penalties from the NCAA COI on Friday. Now, it's on Chris Ash to mold something good for the Scarlet Knights — and the Big Ten.
Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald has improved this season, and he has advice imparted on him by coach Dan Mullen to thank.
The Scarlet Knights were sanctioned for violations related to recruiting and drug testing.
Four-star safety Jordan Moore has to decommit from Texas A&M before Arkansas will "host" him for the Aggies-Hogs game in Arlington.
The former Iowa and Stanford athletic director has led the Big 12 since 2012.
Saquon Barkley is in focus in prime-time, and so are a a bunch of SEC showdowns with historical implications, in Week 4 of the college football season.
UNC now lists nine players as out for the season, more than 10 percent of the Tar Heels' scholarship players.
Initially ruled out, the SEC's leading rusher in 2016 suffered what appeared to be a left knee injury against Mississippi State.
Ohio State's football program would be worth $1.5 billion if it were valued like a pro football franchise, according to a new report.
When Sumlin received a six-year, $30 million contract extension in 2013, the athletic director at the time said he had no input.
Huegel was attempting a field goal at practice on Wednesday when the injury occurred.
Nebraska fired Shawn Eichorst on Thursday, and it's time for the Huskers to steal a page from their co-national champs from 1997.
The move came less than a week after a Huskers loss to Northern Illinois that Eichorst called "not acceptable."
Could TCU possibly upend Oklahoma State in a massive Big 12 upset? Here are keys to the game for both teams:
The Heisman winner smiled for his mugshot after he was arrested due to an active warrant.
A pair of books will have Ohio State and Michigan fans ready to go for the Big Ten season. Here's your fall reading material.
USC thought little of its matchup with Cal heading into this season. That's no longer the case after the Trojans put up disappointing performances against Texas and Western Michigan.
Jim McElwain and Florida can ride a roller coaster to the top of the SEC East if they beat Kentucky on Saturday. How can they make that happen?
The SEC's leading rusher in 2016 suffered what appeared to be a left knee injury in Saturday's loss to Mississippi State.
Midwestern State cornerback Robert Grays and Wooster offensive lineman Clayton Geib passed away this weekend.
Oklahoma president David Boren was instrumental in the Big 12 getting a championship game after the conference went to 10 teams.
Four Utah students face steep fines after defacing BYU's cougar statue earlier this month.
Saturday offers the first true season-defining game for the Big 12 Conference. Will Oklahoma State or TCU come out on top?
University police will pass on their findings to the state attorney, who will decide whether to press criminal charges.
Iowa owns a successful track record in night games, and Kirk Ferentz will tap into that once again vs. Penn State on Saturday.
Oklahoma State's Mason Rudolph is the biggest threat to Baker Mayfield's claim to the Heisman Trophy.
Robert Grays died Tuesday night after injuries sustained in a game on Saturday.
So you think you can beat Alabama? Here's a look at how each SEC team on the Crimson Tide's schedule could actually do it in 2017.
One of Auburn's most heralded defensive recruits in recent memory is transferring from the program.
The Cougars may have lost, but Provo's two bars won big.
TCU at Oklahoma State, Mississippi Sate at Georgia highlight Week 4 of the college football season.
Sporting News offers its straight-up picks for college football's Week 4. That includes Oklahoma State-TCU, Georgia-Mississippi State and ... Alabama-Vanderbilt?
Nebraska, a proud program and fanbase, has lost six of nine games dating back to last October.
Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's Week 4 games, including Mississippi State at Georgia.
A freshman teammate wound up restrained with duct tape, half-naked, beaten and abandoned on a baseball field after being kidnapped.
Luton was taken off the field on a stretcher after taking a blow to the head in the fourth quarter of Saturday's loss to Washington State.
Ohio safety Javon Hagan will take your towel without any second thoughts.
Jones was an an all-Southwest Conference offensive lineman for Arkansas.
There's a clear leader in the hunt for the Heisman Trophy after college football's slate of Week 3 games.
Franklin said he was simply trying to make sure his field goal-blocking unit was lined up correctly. Sure.
White was arrested early morning on charges of public intoxication. He is no longer on Auburn's football team.
Kelly Bryant enjoyed a breakout performance against Louisville, one that proves the Tigers aren't stuck in the middle at quarterback in their national title defense.
Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?
A College of Wooster football player died Sunday, one day after feeling ill after a game against Ohio Wesleyan.
The junior suffered two sprained ligaments and a torn meniscus in his left knee that will require surgery.
Clemson rose over Oklahoma in the AP Poll, while several teams like LSU and Kansas State lost to unranked opponents.
A parachute entrance before the BYU-Wisconsin game on Saturday turned scary when one member of the parachute team hit the wall of the stadium.
Police arrested White several hours after Auburn's 24-10 victory over Mercer at nearby Jordan-Hare Stadium.
"Pac-12 After Dark," became Pac-12 in the dark on Saturday night.
Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 4? Bill Bender breaks it down.
USC has a safety net in Sam Darnold that's as good as any in the nation. But Texas showed grit in a loss.
The loss is a tough blow after the junior wide receiver logged six total touchdowns in the Gamecocks' first three games.
No. 3 Clemson reminded everyone the defending champions are here to stay in a blowout victory against No. 14 Louisville. Why is anybody surprised?
The Texas Longhorns thought they had won the game at the end of the fourth quarter, but they gave USC QB Sam Darnold too much time.
Clemson made an impressive statement in their ACC victory against Louisville on Saturday. Here are five things we learned.
The record-breaking South Carolina receiver is finished for the year after breaking his leg against Kentucky.
Here's what we learned in Mississippi State's beatdown of LSU in Starkville on Saturday.
Kelly Bryant was 17 of 27 for 238 yards and a touchdown in the first half against Louisville.
Boise State has a dog that fetches kickoff tees, and it's wonderful.
Florida QB Feleipe Franks won two things on Saturday: The game, and the right to lead Florida's offense.
Follow Sporting News’ live blog as Clemson faces Louisville in an ACC showdown.
Gators QB Feleipe Franks heaved a 63-yard pass that dropped into the arms of sophomore receiver Tyrie Cleveland in the end zone.
Wisconsin made its case as the most complete Big Ten contender after a 40-6 dismantling of BYU on the road. Can the Badgers keep it that way?
At one point Saturday, Northern Illinois had more interception return yards than Nebraska had passing yards.
More than 30 people filed complaints that they paid for, but never received, tickets for Georgia's matchup with Notre Dame Sept. 9.
Nebraska's Big Ten identity is again in question after a shocking loss to Northern Illinois. What will be the fallout in Lincoln?
Josh Rosen threw two interceptions including one that was returned for a touchdown in UCLA's loss to Memphis.
Huskers quarterback Tanner Lee threw three interceptions in a second straight home loss.
Oklahoma State boat raced Pittsburgh at Heinz Field on Saturday, and the story of the game was Cowboys QB Mason Rudolph.
Follow Sporting News' live blog as Florida takes on Tennessee in what could be an SEC East-defining game.
The Kansas offensive line all fell down at once and it didn't work ... at all.
Memphis' JJ Russell took a big hit and laid unconscious on the field for several minutes before exiting on a stretcher.
Las Vegas high schools Canyon Springs and Basic got into a brawl and police broke up the fight by using pepper spray on the players and coaches.
Rick Pitino was the guest picker on ESPN’s College Gameday” on Saturday, as the show was broadcast from Louisville.
Get the latest college football scores and highlights from Saturday's games.
South Florida’s 47-23 win over Illinois featured a mind-numbing 31 penalties, but Bulls coach Charlie Strong added a silver lining later.
Jeffrey Sandusky pleaded guilty Friday to pressuring a pair of teenage girls into sex.
Second-year coach Scottie Montgomery and AD Jeff Compher have come under harsh criticism, but ECU chancellor Cecil Staton wants it to stop.
Lane Kiffin thanked the Wisconsin program for its hospitality as Florida Atlantic stayed in Madison a few extra days during Hurricane Irma.
Lane Kiffin doesn't think that famed 2006 Rose Bowl between USC and Texas will ever leave him.
A barbecue sauce created by Florida football coach Jim McElwain hits the market Saturday at the Gators’ home game against Tennessee.
Lamar Jackson, the reigning Heisman trophy winner, vs. No. 3 Clemson, reigning national champion, is just one of the storylines we're watching in college football Week 3.
A lawsuit filed against the university alleges Notre Dame protected a football player over the person accusing him of sexual assault.
Five schools in the AAC will shuffle their schedules after Hurricane Irma affected several games.
Angry Bender is back for Week 3, and this week we talk Baker Mayfield, James Franklin and how to talk trash properly
Here are the matchups and keys to victory for both Louisville and Clemson — can Lamar Jackson pierce that fearsome Tigers' defense?
Here are the keys to victory for both USC and Texas in a rematch of the greatest Rose Bowl ever played.
Oklahoma State's Mason Rudolph is letting it fly in his last ride with the Cowboys, and he isn't afraid to talk about the lofty goals in the Big 12.
Plenty of big names have already come through "Last Chance U." Could more stars be born from Season 2 of Netflix's hit show?
Season 2 of "Last Chance U" is nearly here. Where are the players who helped make the Netflix show a hit?
Isaiah Wright and his brother Camion Patrick have been detained in Knoxville in connection to the stabbing death of Caleb Thomas Radford.
Will we ever see a masterpiece like the 2006 Rose Bowl between USC and Texas? Mack Brown shares his thoughts with Sporting News.
Alabama's coach said he hasn't decided how he'll use Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa vs. Colorado State, "and I wouldn't tell you if I did."
Players' claims of mistreatment and a compromised drug-testing program triggered the university's request for an outside probe.
De'Andre Johnson, who starred on "Last Chance U" and is the starting quarterback at FAU, has been diagnosed with blood clots.
A mother of three gave up her seat on an overbooked Delta flight for $4,000.
After USC said it had a perfect record against Texas, Armstrong took to Twitter to call out the Trojans for their 2006 Rose Bowl loss.
P.J. Fleck is pretty pumped about Goldy Gopher's birthday next week.
J.T. Barrett and Wilton Speight have struggled in the early season, but Bill Bender explains why neither will get benched.
Murray State offensive line coach Brian Hamilton conducted the ceremony between Bishop Woods and Caitlin Myers following Tuesday's practice.
The series will show life beyond the gridiron for Michigan football players and their coaches.
Now that Irma has passed through Florida, the Gators announced their home game against Tennessee will still take place this Saturday.
Baker Mayfield made his Heisman case in a big victory against Ohio State in Week 2. Here are five stats that support that.
The NFL's Chicago Bears have tried to use a phrase trademarked by Cal. It didn't work out well.
Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's Week 3 games, including Louisville vs. Clemson and Florida vs. Tennessee.
Clemson and Louisville face off this week in a top-15 clash of styles. Sporting News offers its straight-up picks for college football's Week 3 games.
Clemson at Louisville, Texas at USC highlight Week 3 of the college football season.
Following the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, UCF has canceled its matchup against Georgia Tech.
USC is trying to introduce "vacated loss" into its game notes against Texas.
Paul Haynes announced days before Kent State's season opener he was taking a medical leave, but did not disclose the reason until Monday.
The Cardinals want to try every tactic possible to intimidate the reigning national champs.
Baker Mayfield had to apologize for planting the OU flag in the middle of Ohio State's field.
Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?
Sporting News breaks down the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 3 of the college football season.
Lamar Jackson is a more dangerous player now than when he won the Heisman Trophy a year ago.
The Sumlin family seeks justice for the person who sent a racist, threatening letter to the coach's home.
Oklahoma rose to No. 2 in the AP Poll's Week 3 rankings after its big win over Ohio State.
Baker Mayfield's big game landed Oklahoma the third spot in Sunday's new Coaches Poll. Clemson and Kelly Bryant moved to No. 2.
Here are three takeaways from Georgia’s 20-19 win at Notre Dame on Saturday night, none of which most Irish fans probably want to hear.
Ohio State was lacking in the big play department in a loss to Oklahoma. How will Urban Meyer fix it?
Sam Darnold and USC faced early-season fears of being overhyped. They put those fears to rest against Stanford on Saturday.
Baker Mayfield led the Sooners to a statement victory against the Sooners, the weight of which will impact the Heisman and College Football Playoff race.
Penn State coach James Franklin landed a stinging verbal jab on Pittsburgh’s football program after his team's win over the Panthers.
Sumlin addressed the racist and threatening letter his wife shared on Twitter earlier this week from an anonymous Aggies fan.
Lamar Jackson put up monster numbers in a win against North Carolina.
No. 5 Oklahoma made a playoff statement behind Baker Mayfield in a road victory against No. 2 Ohio State. Here are five things we learned.
Kelly Bryant is no Deshaun Watson. But he's the perfect guy to take over for him at Clemson, as he proved against Auburn.
Sporting News ranks the Top 25 quarterbacks for 2017, a loaded field that includes Lamar Jackson, Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield, among others.
Deebo Samuel might just be the most explosive player in college football.
Hurricane Irma has forced college football teams throughout Florida to reschedule or cancel games.
Kelly Bryant went down with an injury in the second quarter of Clemson's game against Auburn.
Penn State beat rival Pitt on Saturday, and the Nittany Lions showed why that offense is so intimidating
All of the latest college football scores, highlights and updates from Saturday night's primetime games.
Lamar Jackson had a historic performance Saturday against North Carolina.
Michigan won 36-14 on Saturday, but there were some tense moments for the Wolverines. Here are three questions that need to be answered.
Florida State has announced its campus will be closed through Friday.
With Buechele out due to a bruised shoulder, the true freshman will get the call against San Jose State.
A Charlotte player decided to squirt water on Kendall Adams as he tried to recover a fumble.
Lynn Bowden was tossed from Kentucky's college football game against Eastern Kentucky for a questionable targeting call.
Multitudes of UGA fans have arrived in South Bend, only to discover their tickets to the game have not come through.
Former Penn State assistant Mike McQueary told police in 2011 that Paterno acknowledged having heard about a previous incident.
The best College Gameday signs from ESPN's trip to Columbus for the Ohio State and Oklahoma football matchup.
Get the latest college football scores and highlights from Saturday's games.
The first-come, first-serve basis tickets will be given to residents under evacuation orders in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina with ID.
"We are still talking about football with all these lives in the balance? Come on man, perspective.”
Charlene Sumlin tweeted a photo of the letter sent after her husband came under fire this week following Texas A&M's collapse against UCLA.
Week 2 features four monster games in the primetime slot. Here's what at stake for every team involved in those matchups.
UCLA topped Texas A&M in a thrilling comeback on Sunday. How does it compare to some of the greatest comebacks ever in college football?
The matchup in Tallahassee was originally scheduled for a 7 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday but had been pushed up to noon before being canceled Thursday.
Charlene Sumlin, the wife of Texas A&M football coach Kevin Sumlin, took to Twitter on Thursday to post a racist letter that was mailed to the couple's home.
The Buckeyes also wore custom LeBron James cleats during its overtime victory against Michigan last season.
Hawaii's linebackers coach hurt himself by taking part in a celebration with a player.
Angry Bender is back for Week 2, and this week SN's Bill Bender will talk about sideline accessories: Good or bad? Bad. Definitely bad.
Baker Mayfield and J.T. Barrett both head blue blood programs in Oklahoma and Ohio State, respectively. Here are their keys to victory:
Tom Herman's tactic of blaming Texas' loss to Maryland on the players he inherited at Texas isn't sitting well with Urban Meyer.
Which Tigers team will earn their stripes? Matchups, keys to victory for Clemson vs. Auburn:
Cam Newton's younger brother is also a quarterback, who plays at Howard University.
J.T. Barrett and Baker Mayfield might be veteran quarterbacks, but they are still searching for respect heading into their top-five showdown on Saturday.
College football's Week 2 offers four primetime-worthy games this week: Oklahoma vs. Ohio State, Notre Dame vs. Georgia, Clemson vs.Auburn and USC vs. Stanford. We've got picks for all of them.
Will Ohio State or Oklahoma emerge the winner in an important showdown on Saturday? Bill Bender makes his picks against the spread.
In Wednesday's statement on Twitter, Ball thanked Arizona State but said that "my health and family are first in my life."
Pamela Fine, in the lawsuit: “I am no longer protecting the men who silence victims in the name of winning football games.”
Twitter is a great place for breaking injury news. Sometimes even players find out they're injured there.
Former Notre Dame linebacker Douglas Randolph claims he was never shown the results of a spinal scan after suffering a neck injury during practice in 2015. He says he should not have been allowed to continue playing football.
With Hurricane Irma bearing down on Florida, Wisconsin and Florida Atlantic will not make changes to their upcoming game Saturday.
Here's how Florida's college football teams are being affected by Hurricane Irma.
The Hurricanes (1-0) will return to the field Sept. 16 against Florida State in Tallahassee.
Defensive line is the key to the College Football Playoff in 2017, and the best playoff contenders — Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson and others — are showing everybody why that's the truth.
This rule would allow Division I transfers to go anywhere they want without sitting out a year if they have the required GPA.
While Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have already affected college football games this season, wildfires out west could alter games in Oregon.
A&M regent Tony Buzbee called for coach Kevin Sumlin to be fired, something Gene Chizik didn't take well.
Ranked Power 5 schools beat up on the Group of 5 and FCS in Week 1. What's the forecast like for Week 2?
Oklahoma at Ohio State, Auburn at Clemson and a host of other top-25 matchups highlight Week 2 of the college football season.
UCF has moved its home game against Memphis to Friday evening as Hurricane Irma gains strength in the Caribbean.
We saw some massive games in Week 1. How did FSU and Florida fare in the second round of rankings? Who replaced Texas?
How do the Week 2 rankings look for the Coaches Poll after FSU, Florida and Texas all lost their openers?
ET reports that the 27-year-old singer can't do the Super Bowl halftime because she has an endorsement deal with Coke, and the Super Bowl is sponsored by Pepsi.
A&M regent Tony Buzbee called for coach Kevin Sumlin to be fired, something Gene Chizik didn't take well.
Josh Allen may be one of the most hyped Group of 5 quarterbacks in recent memory, but he struggled mightily against Iowa on Saturday.
The sophomore went down on the final play of the third quarter in the Terps' season-opening upset of Texas.
Jennings could be out up to 12 weeks after he dislocated his wrist in Tennessee's double-overtime win over Georgia Tech.
Littlepage became the ACC's first African-American athletic director when he was appointed in August 2001.
Butch Jones went from hot seat to hero in Atlanta on Monday. So what's next for the Tennessee Volunteers?
Tennessee beat Georgia Tech on a two-point conversion stop in double overtime. Here's the play.
Tennessee and Georgia Tech face off in Game 3 of SEC vs. ACC teams in Week 1 of college football. Can the ACC get on the board?
Howard County Police said Meiko Locksley, 25, was found outside his Columbia, Md., home around 10:30 p.m. Sunday.
Christian Miller and Terrell Lewis suffered season-ending injuries Saturday against Florida State.
True freshman Jake Fromm, who replaced Eason against Appalachian State, will start the nationally televised game in South Bend.
The redshirt freshman QB was pulled from Saturday's season-opening loss to Michigan but will start again against Northern Colorado.
After one week, how does the College Football Playoff picture stack up? Sporting News takes a closer look.
One game into a must-win season, Aggies coach Kevin Sumlin was feeling even more heat after a stunning loss to UCLA.
DE Leonard Parks "will forever be a member of the StangGang18 class," SMU coach Chad Morris says.
Rosen throws for 491 yards and four touchdowns as UCLA rallies for improbable 45-44 victory.
Josh Rosen reminded everyone on Sunday why UCLA has one of the most talented quarterbacks in all of college football. Texas A&M learned the hard way.
Virginia Tech freshman Josh Jackson enjoyed an impressive debut in a duel with West Virginia's Will Grier.
UCLA pulled off a 34-point comeback Sunday to beat the Aggies.
Twitter remains undefeated in its reaction to Josh Rosen and UCLA's big comeback win over Texas A&M.
Kevin Sumlin maintains he feels no additional pressure heading into the 2017 season.
Williams records 188 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the opening 30 minutes.
Liberty University president announces decision after school's 48-45 road win over the Bears.
If Alabama is to return to the College Football Championship Game, the Crimson Tide will have to do so without two key defensive players.
Virginia Tech freshman QB Josh Jackson is expecting a call from Tom Brady in advance of the Hokies’ season-opening game vs. West Virginia.
Which teams warranted the biggest overreactions after Week 1? Bill Bender takes a look at the teams we'll talk about most heading into Week 2.
Florida State can run back into the playoff mix, but Deondre Francois' health is the biggest concern.
Quarterback Caylin Newton, the younger brother of Cam Newton, led Howard to a win over UNLV, the biggest upset in college football history.
No. 1 Alabama's defensive machine returned in a victory against No. 3 Florida State on Saturday. Who is going to solve that now?
No. 1 Alabama won a another season-opener in convincing fashion against No. 3 Florida State. Here are five things we learned.
BYU just attempted one of the most ill-conceived fake punts in school history, and it failed spectacularly.
The 20-year-old sophomore was sacked in the fourth quarter of Saturday's loss to Alabama and immediately grabbed his left leg.
Deebo Samuel's explosive performance helped the Gamecocks secure a season-opening win over the Wolfpack.
Jake Olson lost his left eye before his first birthday and has been blind since the age of 12.
Follow along live as Alabama takes on FSU in a battle of top programs. Who wins the "greatest opener of all time?"
Here are five things we learned from No. 11 Michigan's decisive 33-17 victory against No. 17 Florida in Jerry World.
St. John's beat St. Scholastica 98-0 in a Division 3 college football game.
Michigan's Wilton Speight will be the difference for the Wolverines in 2017, for better or worse. That showed against Florida.
Jacob Eason has been knocked out of Georgia's game against Appalachian State with a knee injury.
Butch Jones thinks Georgia Tech has an early advantage based on the fact they got to tour Mercedes-Benz Stadium for a full practice. Tennessee doesn't get in until Sunday.
Michigan has seen enough from Wilton Speight against Florida — for now.
Texas lost its opener under Tom Herman to Maryland. In the long run, it won't matter: The Longhorns' reality check was coming one way or another.
After a 75-yard touchdown run, Damarea Crockett has his score called back due to an insane penalty.
Michigan takes on Florida in a massive Big Ten-SEC showdown to start the college football season. Who wins the rematch?
Fans in Death Valley erupted in noise as the Tigers unveiled 2016 National Championship signage before Saturday's season opener.
Jesse Palmer gives his take on everything from the 2017 college football season to former quarterbacks-turned-TV analysts.
ESPN College Gameday is back for 2017, which means the return of creative signs by football fans.
Get the latest college football scores and highlights from Saturday's games.
There's nothing neutral about Alabama's Week 1 blowouts.
Baylor has completely changed its stance on Briles, saying the former coach had no role in covering up sexual assaults by football players.
Kiffin lured several transfers to FAU for his inaugural season, but the Owls were thoroughly beaten by Navy on Friday.
Junior LB Darrin Kirkland Jr., eighth on the team in tackles in 2016, underwent surgery this week for a non-contact knee injury.
Somebody has to lose the mega-matchup between Alabama and Florida State. How will the CFP committee see it later?