Odds on next Florida coach: Early money on Scott Frost, Lane Kiffin

Dan Mullen has been installed as the favorite to be the coach at Florida, but Scott Frost and Lane Kiffin drew bettors' interest.

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College Football Playoff rankings: No, Buckeyes, Big Ten shouldn't be concerned yet

No Big Ten team is in the top four of the first College Football Playoff rankings. But Ohio State and Wisconsin have no reason to worry yet.

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College Football Playoff rankings: Two-team SEC playoff alive with Bama, Georgia and Auburn

The SEC owns the top two spots in the College Football Playoff rankings with Georgia and Alabama, but Auburn is far from done, given its position. Five things we learned from the first set:

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College Football Playoff rankings: Georgia, Alabama are 1-2 in initial poll

Notre Dame and Clemson followed Georgia and Alabama in the first College Football Playoff poll released Tuesday.

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Auburn RB Kamryn Pettway out indefinitely after team discovers shoulder injury

The Tigers running back suffered a scapula injury in Auburn's game against Arkansas.

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Anu Solomon withdraws from Baylor for medical reasons

The senior QB was 24 of 55 for 399 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions as the Bears' starter before entering concussion protocol.

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Alabama DB indicted on felony assault charges after spring break brawl

Deionte Thompson has been indicted on a felony aggravated assault charge stemming from a spring break fight in Crystal Beach, Texas.

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College football Week 10 picks against spread: Bama faces another big spread for LSU

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's Week 10, including Bama-LSU, Bedlam and Miami-Virginia Tech.

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College football picks, Week 10: Expect Bedlam between Sooners, Cowboys

Sporting News offers picks for Week 10 of the college football season, starting with a top-15 matchup between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. This week's going to be a doozy.

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Baker Mayfield thinks Oklahoma should be ranked ahead of Ohio State

The Sooners' lone loss was a 38-31 defeat against Iowa State, who beat then-No. 4 TCU on Saturday to move up to No. 14 in the AP poll.

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson reacts to 'Moana' song going off during Mark Dantonio's presser

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio was meeting with the media when one of Dwayne Johnson's songs in "Moana" went off.

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Florida considers Oregon's Willie Taggart 'a real possibility' for next coach

The Oregon coach is 5-4 in his first season at Oregon, but saw success as head coach at South Florida.

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Heisman watch: Ohio State win not enough to knock Saquon Barkley from top spot

Saquon Barkley and Penn State may have lost against Ohio State, but he showed enough to make him the favorite heading into the last leg of the season.

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Jim McElwain reportedly refused help from Steve Spurrier in months leading up to firing

If Steve Spurrier offers help, you take it. Jim McElwain reportedly refused — twice.

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Iowa State fans nearly cause Ames Taco Bell to run out of food after TCU upset

Iowa State fans flooded a Taco Bell in Ames after its upset victory over TCU, which caused the fast food joint to nearly run out of food.

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Bedlam, The Game, Iron Bowl: College football's top 25 college football games of November

Sporting News ranks the Top 25 games left on the November college football schedule. Where do Bedlam, the Iron Bowl and The Game fit in?

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Florida wants new coach before early signing period, AD says

AD Scott Stricklin made it seem as if he has a plan of attack and potentially a few candidates in mind.

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Week 10 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Week 10 of the college football schedule will feature multiple top-25 matchups. Here's how you can watch.

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Nine Florida coaching candidates to replace Jim McElwain

Florida needs a new coach. Here are the nine best replacements for Jim McElwain. Bob Stoops is the biggest name on that list.

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Week 10 bowl projections: Ohio State, Notre Dame move in four-team playoff

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 10. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?

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Four-star recruit Emil Ekiyor decommits from Michigan, choses Alabama

Emil Ekiyor, ranked as the second best center in the 2018 recruiting class, has de-committed from Michigan and decided on Alabama.

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Tennessee fans begin #EmptyNeyland campaign to get Butch Jones fired

Tennessee fans have started a Twitter campaign asking for patrons not to go to any more Vols games.

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

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

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In the end, Florida couldn't ignore Jim McElwain's failings on and off the field

Jim McElwain was reportedly fired by Florida on Sunday. It was inevitable after his myriad failings as the Gators' coach.

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Nine Florida coaching candidates to replace Jim McElwain

Florida needs a new coach. Here are the nine best replacements for Jim McElwain. Bob Stoops is the biggest name on that list.

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College football rankings: Penn State falls; Georgia, Alabama reign supreme in AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll

A late collapse punished Penn State's College Football Playoff hopes Saturday night, as Ohio State commanded an exciting comeback.

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Twitter reacted hilariously after Florida reportedly fired Jim McElwain

Florida reportedly fired Jim McElwain Sunday, and Twitter didn't fail to deliver some zingers.

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Florida fires coach Jim McElwain after blowout loss, reports say

The Gators are now 3-4 on the season after losing to Georgia, 42-7.

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Florida RB Malik Davis out for season with knee injury, report says

Davis ran four times for 20 yards before he sustained the injury in Florida's game against Georgia.

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College Football Playoff Rankings: Get ready for six heated arguments in November

The College Football Playoff rankings are coming, and that means six arguments are going to heat up. Here's what we think will happen.

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College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door in Week 10

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 10? Bill Bender breaks it down.

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Penn State's loss to Ohio State hurts now, and will hurt worse in November

No. 2 Penn State let an 11-point lead slip away, and that could be what keeps the Nittany Lions out of the College Football Playoff in November.

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With J.T. Barrett, Heisman front runner, Ohio State shows all things are possible

J.T. Barrett's heroics put Ohio State in the Big Ten East driver's seat, and the fifth-year senior at the front of the Heisman Trophy conversation.

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Houston gives No. 17 South Florida first loss of Charlie Strong era

Charlie Strong has suffered his first loss as head coach of USF.

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No. 25 Iowa State hands No. 4 TCU first loss of season

The Cyclones remain undefeated with Kyle Kempt at quarterback and pulled off their second win against a Top 5 opponent this season.

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Three takeaways from No. 9 Notre Dame's win over No. 14 N.C. State

It's hard to ignore what the Fighting Irish have done on the field this season.

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No. 6 Ohio State 39, No. 2 Penn State 38: Five things we learned

No. 2 Penn State took control of the Big Ten East with a victory against No. 6 Ohio State. Here are five things we learned.

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WATCH: Penn State scores TD after refs overturn Ohio State interception in end zone

Ohio State's Denzel Ward had an interception. Then Penn State's DeAndre Thompkins had a touchdown. On the same play.

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Norfolk State freshman DL Nick Ackies killed in Friday night shooting

Nicholas Jerome Ackies, a freshman defensive lineman for Norfolk State, was shot and killed Friday night in Norfolk.

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Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett breaks Big Ten passing record

Barrett's second-quarter touchdown moved him past Drew Brees for most Big Ten passing touchdowns.

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WATCH: Saquon Barkley takes opening kickoff back for TD against Ohio State

Saquon Barkley showed why he's the Heisman front runner against Ohio State. It only took him one play.

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Michigan finds QB in Brandon Peters — here's why that matters in November

Michigan finally found a quarterback for the stretch run in Brandon Peters, and that will throw a wrench in Big Ten race down the stretch.

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Penn State vs. Ohio State: Scores, highlights from game that could decide Big Ten East

Follow along live as Sporting News provides updates between Penn State and Ohio State in a game that could potentially decide the Big Ten East.

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NC State vs. Notre Dame: Live score, updates, highlights

Notre Dame takes on NC State on Saturday in one of the biggest games of either team's season.

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Florida AD denies buyout rumors around coach Jim McElwain, but report suggests he's out after Georgia game

After a report surfaced that McElwain's agent has been "working hard" with Florida to arrange a buyout, AD Scott Stricklin denied rumors.

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Week 9 college football scores, highlights from Saturday's games

Keep up with all the biggest plays from Saturday's action on the gridiron.

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Notre Dame vs. N.C. State: Matchups, keys to victory in South Bend

Notre Dame faces its second big test in as many weeks with a home matchup against the Wolfpack. Here are the keys to victory and key matchups in this monster game.

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College football Week 9 primer: Heisman watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Week 9 features an over-the-top afternoon slot with four loaded games, including the Big Ten showdown between Penn State and Ohio State. Get ready with the Week 9 primer.

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Brother of Dalvin Cook chooses Georgia over Florida State

James Cook, a five-star running back from Miami, announced Thursday he will play college football at Georgia.

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Florida players reach pre-trial agreement in credit card fraud case

Felony charges of credit card fraud will be dismissed against Antonio Callaway, Jordan Scarlett and Rick Wells for completing the program.

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Pitt teammates face charges after dorm room fight

Defensive back Paris Ford and tight end Tyler Sear allegedly fought one another around 10:15 p.m. Oct. 17.

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J.T. Barrett must own this big-game stage for Buckeyes against Penn State

Ohio State's J.T. Barrett gets the big stage again in a showdown with No. 2 Penn State on Saturday. Expect the fifth-year senior to take advantage of it.

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Tennessee players John Kelly, Will Ignont cited for marijuana

Running back John Kelly and linebacker Will Ignont were cited after police allegedly found marijuana and a glass pipe in Kelly's car.

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Florida coach Jim McElwain: I'll expound on death threats 'when it becomes unmanageable'

McElwain got some mixed reactions when he said he and his family received death threats, but he said he won't say more unless they escalate.

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Penn State vs. Ohio State: Looking back at six memorable top-10 showdowns

Penn State and Ohio State head into their seventh top-10 matchup on Saturday. Here's a look at the past matchups that define this Big Ten rivalry.

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Protecting Oklahoma: How Brian Orr guards the most important man in Sooner football

For 12 years, the two most important men in Oklahoma Sooners football — Bob Stoops and, now, Lincoln Riley — have been protected by the same man: Brian Orr.

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College Football Playoff schedule for semifinals, national championship games

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

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Washington State coach Mike Leach hires firm to investigate Texas Tech

Leach hired the firm to ensure he gets the money he says he's owed for coaching Texas Tech during the 2009 football season.

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When are the 2017 College Football Playoff rankings released?

When do the College Football Playoff rankings start? A look at the important release dates, and new members on this year's CFP committee.

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USC’s Sam Darnold unlikely to enter NFL Draft after season, report says

Following a blowout loss to Notre Dame, Darnold has 17 touchdowns, 10 interceptions and 2,292 yards passing this year.

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Making sense of Big Ten playoff outlook, and potential chaos looming in November

The Big Ten has four teams in the playoff discussion, and here's a look at five wild scenarios that could unfold over the next five weeks.

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College football Week 9 picks against spread: Ohio State-Penn State a toss-up cover

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's Week 9 games, including Ohio State-Penn State and Notre Dame-N.C. State.

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College football picks, Week 9: Penn State faces second big test against Buckeyes

Penn State and Notre Dame headline this week's games — again. Can the Nittany Lions and Fighting Irish upend Ohio State and Wolfpack, respectively? We've got those and more picks for Week 9.

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Urban Meyer calls Saquon Barkley 'best all-purpose guy' he has ever faced

Barkley leads the nation in all-purpose yards and will lead Penn State against Ohio State on Saturday.

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Florida State RB Jacques Patrick to undergo knee surgery, out indefinitely

The junior running back suffered the injury during Saturday's loss to Louisville and an MRI on Sunday revealed the extent of the damage.

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Notre Dame's Josh Adams should have a spot on your Heisman ballot

Josh Adams demonstrated against USC that it'd be a mistake not to consider him for the Heisman Trophy.

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Florida coach Jim McElwain says players, staff have gotten death threats

Florida coach Jim McElwain said threats to players and coaches represent other things going on in the country.

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Saquon Barkley reminds everyone of his devastating skill set in rout of Michigan

The Heisman Trophy is entirely Saquon Barkley’s to lose, and there’s no reason to believe he will.

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Michigan's Lavert Hill apologizes for flipping off Penn State crowd

The Wolverines cornerback issued an apology after he gave a double-finger salute to the Penn State crowd Saturday night.

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Heisman Watch: Saquon Barkley may already be the champ

Saquon Barkley's performance against Michigan might have been good enough to win him the Heisman just two thirds of the way through the season.

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Week 9 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Week 9 of the college football schedule will feature multiple top-25 matchups.

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Week 9 bowl projections: Clemson or Georgia for last playoff spot?

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 9. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?

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

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

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College football rankings: Michigan drops out for first time in 2 years, Notre Dame rises again

The top six teams hold their spots, but Michigan falls to the bottom after a disappointing loss at Penn State.

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Kansas breaks Big 12 record with lowest offensive yards in TCU loss

Kansas was held to a measly 21 offensive yards as TCU routed the Jayhawks, 43-0.

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Ole Miss QB Shea Patterson (knee) out for season, report says

Shea Patterson reportedly tore his PCL in Ole Miss's loss to LSU.

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Michigan is fine with Jim Harbaugh, but that's not good enough now

Michigan suffered another loss in a big game, but the long-term forecast is favorable for Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines.

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College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door in Week 9

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 8? Bill Bender breaks it down.

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Penn State vs. Michigan: Scores, highlights from huge Big Ten rivalry

The No. 2 Penn State Nittany Lions take on the No. 19 Michigan Wolverines at home in a "White Out." Follow along as Sporting News provides scores and highlights from a huge Big Ten game.

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USC at Notre Dame: Score, updates from top-25 rivalry game in South Bend

Sporting News is providing live updates throughout Saturday’s game between No. 11 USC and No. 13 Notre Dame.

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Tennessee celebrates TD by giving Alabama fans the middle finger

Rashaan Gaulden gave a double-finger salute to the Alabama crowd after his team finally scored a touchdown.

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Texas' pain won't end under Tom Herman until close losses become close wins

Texas' heartache got worse with another loss to No. 10 Oklahoma State, and that's something Tom Herman must fix soon in Austin.

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Jimbo Fisher gets into it with fan after FSU loss to Louisville

Jimbo Fisher reportedly got into it with a fan after the latter heckled him when Floridfa State lost to Louisville.

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Yankees' postseason run forces Rutgers-Maryland game to move from Yankee Stadium

Rutgers and Maryland will now play at the Scarlet Knights' stadium.

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Penn State vs. Michigan: Best College GameDay signs from Beaver Stadium

College football fans were hyped up Saturday morning for the Penn State and Michigan game, showing off their creative College GameDay signs.

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Week 8 college football scores, highlights from Saturday's games

Get live updates from all the week's biggest games here.

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​Georgia coach Kirby Smart arrives in helicopter to watch QB recruit Justin Fields

Georgia coach Kirby Smart arrived in a helicopter for Thursday’s nationally-televised game featuring five-star QB recruit Justin Fields.

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Penn State vs. Michigan: Matchups, keys to victory in massive Big Ten East game

Here are the matchups and keys to victory for Penn State and Michigan in a game that could not only determine the outcome of the Big Ten East — but also the College Football Playoff.

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College football Week 8 primer: Heisman watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Two prime time games between USC and Notre Dame and Penn State and Michigan, not to mention a historic spread in a classic rivalry. Get ready for Week 8.

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Michigan State RB LJ Scott arrested, charged with 7th driving infraction

Scott's arrest marks the seventh time he has been cited for driving on a suspended license or a similar charge.

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Angry Bender: Stop throwing punches, start watching game

Angry Bender looks at fights in the stands. This isn't "Roahouse," people.

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USC vs. Notre Dame: Matchups, keys to victory in de facto playoff elimination game

Here are the matchups and keys to victory for USC and Notre Dame in what essentially serves as a playoff elimination game.

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USC, Sam Darnold treating rival Notre Dame as 'playoff game' — because it is

USC and Notre Dame meet on Saturday as ranked opponents for the first time since 2009. Their game could have a big impact on the College Football Playoff.

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Bob Stoops on retirement: 'You won't see me on a college sideline or a pro sideline'

The former Oklahoma coach doubled down on his retirement this week. Bob Stoops said he's not coming back to coach.

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D-III football team cancels rest of season because of player shortage

Occidental College (0-5) reportedly was down to fewer than three dozen healthy players when it decided to pull the plug on the 2017 season.

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USC vs. Notre Dame: Matchups, keys to victory in de facto playoff elimination game

Here are the matchups and keys to victory for USC and Notre Dame in what essentially serves as a playoff elimination game.

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USC, Sam Darnold treating Notre Dame as 'playoff game' — because it is

USC and Notre Dame meet on Saturday as ranked opponents for the first time since 2009. Their game could have a big impact on the College Football Playoff.

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Bob Stoops on retirement: 'You won't see me on a college sideline or a pro sideline'

The former Oklahoma coach doubled down on his retirement this week. Bob Stoops said he's not coming back to coach.

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D-III football team cancels rest of season because of player shortage

Occidental College (0-5) reportedly was down to fewer than three dozen healthy players when it decided to pull the plug on the 2017 season.

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Saquon Barkley making charge at Penn State's best RB of all time

Everyone knows Saquon Barkley is one of the best players in college football this season. But me might just be one of the best running backs to ever don a Penn State uniform.

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Jerry Sandusky's request for new trial denied by judge

The former Penn State football assistant coach is serving a 30- to 60-year sentence for child sexual abuse.

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Penn State vs. Michigan: Breaking down historic Big Ten rivalry

Penn State and Michigan have a storied history as Big Ten rivals. Saturday's game between the Jim Harbaugh-coached Wolverines and James Franklin-coached Nittany Lions is the latest chapter.

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Texas defense has tough test in Oklahoma State's top-ranked offense

Texas has shown it can compete in big games against tough offenses. But Oklahoma State could be the biggest test they face this season.

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James Franklin: No. 2 Penn State program is about more than just wins

Franklin responded to the compliment Kirk Herbstreit gave to the Nittany Lions saying he focuses on building a program about more than wins.

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Nittanyville already packed with Penn State students

Nittanyville, a make-shift tent town assembled during the week leading up to each Penn State home game, was already packed with tents on Tuesday.

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10 possible College Football Playoff combinations we'd love to see

With only two weeks remaining until the first set of College Football Playoff rankings, Sporting News looks at 10 possible playoff projections, from the reasonable to the absurd.

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College football Week 8 picks against spread: Big spreads for Alabama, Penn State

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's Week 8 games, including Alabama-Tennessee and Penn State-Michigan.

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College football picks, Week 8: Does USC or Notre Dame get knocked out of playoff race?

We've got two massive games to look forward to this week, and it starts with USC and Notre Dame in South Bend.

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Mike Leach: 'I don't 'have any plan' to follow Wazzu AD to Nebraska

Leach, 56, is 35-35 at Washington State since departing AD Bill Moos hired him, leading the Cougars to three bowl games the past four years.

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Week 8 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Week 8 of the college football schedule features two prime time top-25 matchups.

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Ole Miss, former coach Houston Nutt agree to settle defamation lawsuit

Ole Miss officials and Houston Nutt announced they reached an undisclosed settlement to dismiss the lawsuit that Nutt filed in July.

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Washington loses two starters to season-ending injuries

Left tackle Trey Adams (ACL) and cornerback Jordan Miller (ankle) will be sidelined for the rest of the season after injuries against ASU.

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LSU's Ed Orgeron shades Ole Miss while talking about upcoming game

Ed Orgeron was the head coach at Ole Miss from 2005-07.

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Maryland AD Kevin Anderson taking six-month sabbatical

Anderson has been the AD at Maryland since replacing Debbie Yow in 2010.

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Heisman Watch: Mass upsets allow new contenders to emerge

A weekend rife with upsets has also affected the race for the Heisman Trophy.

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Tennessee's Butch Jones: 'We did everything to win South Carolina game except score TDs'

Butch Jones says the team worked hard to try and win their game against Carolina. Minus scoring touchdowns.

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Former Penn State kicker Joey Julius attending game vs. Michigan

Julius left the program during the offseason to seek treatment for an eating disorder.

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Sporting News 2017 midseason All-Americans

Sporting News' midseason All-American team is out, and it's heavy on play-making quarterbacks, uber-talented running backs and a bevy of other star-studded players.

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Week 8 bowl projections: TCU crashes College Football party

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?

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Nebraska hires Washington State's Bill Moos as new AD

Moos, who had been at Washington State, succeeds Shawn Eichorst, who was fired last month.

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College football rankings: Penn State is new No. 2 after Clemson upset

Clemson fell out of the top five in this week's rankings after an upset to Syracuse.

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Clemson's Dabo Swinney celebrates Alabama’s '92 championship with former teammates, coaches

Less than 24 hours after Clemson’s loss at Syracuse, Dabo Swinney was in Tuscaloosa for Alabama's 1992 championship team reunion.

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Seven tests the College Football Playoff will face soon

The College Football Playoff rankings will be released on Oct. 31, and here are seven tests the committee could encounter in the second half of the season.

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College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door in Week 8

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 8? Bill Bender breaks it down.

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How Washington's loss to Arizona State impacts College Football Playoff race

Washington was the third top 10 team to lose in Week 7. Here are the impacts of that loss on the Huskies, Pac-12 and College Football Playoff.

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Memphis DL Ernest Suttles charged with rape, dismissed from team

Memphis defensive lineman Ernest Suttles has been charged with rape and dismissed from the team.

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Michigan will find out how good (or bad) it really is against Penn State

Michigan escaped Indiana with an overtime victory, but the real test comes next week at Penn State. Can Jim Harbaugh score the big win next week?

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Watch: South Carolina QB Jake Bentley consoles Jarrett Guarantano after Tennessee loss

Jake Bentley is a class act, as he showed against Tennessee on Saturday.

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Calls for Butch Jones’ job grow louder after loss to South Carolina

Calls for Butch Jones to be fired as coach of the Tennessee football team are reaching a crescendo after the Vols' loss to South Carolina.

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Butch Jones' hot seat isn't Tennessee's problem — it's finding the next coach

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.

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Tennessee loses on last play, turns up more heat on Butch Jones

Tennessee lost to South Carolina despite three chances near the goal line in the final seconds. The loss drops the Vols to 3-3.

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Oklahoma vs. Texas: Live updates, scores and highlights from Red River Showdown

Follow along with SN's live updates and highlights at the Red River Showdown between Big-12 rivals Oklahoma and Texas.

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NC State's Bradley Chubb is fine after suffering gruesome finger injury vs. Pittsburgh

Bradley Chubb had his finger bent in a way fingers aren't supposed to bend.

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Clemson's Dabo Swinney makes classy gesture after devastating loss to Syracuse

After a 27-24 upset against Syracuse, Clemson coach Swinney went into the opposing team's locker room and delivered a congratulatory speech.

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BYU Cougar mascot gets involved in hilarious dance off vs. Mississippi State

After the BYU mascot went viral for his dance moves, the Mississippi State mascot challenged him to a battle.

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Lee Corso terrified this poor dog with a giant mascot head on College GameDay

ESPN's College GameDay was at James Madison on Saturday and Lee Corso's headgear pick scared this poor pup.

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Week 7 college football scores, highlights from Saturday's games

Keep up with the biggest plays from all of the day's action here.

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Washington State’s loss to Cal ends national title talk for Cougars

By virtue of Washington State's loss at Cal, consider the Cougars' part in the National Championship conversation over.

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James Franklin reinforces commitment to Penn State

Franklin wrote in response to Texas A&M reports, "Recruiting is a crazy business, people will do anything to create drama."

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Clemson QB Kelly Bryant suffers scary injury against Syracuse

Bryant was slammed to the turf at the Carrier Dome by Syracuse defensive lineman Chris Slayton.

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USC vs. Utah is more than just latest Pac-12 rivalry for Trojans, Utes

USC has become the biggest rival for Utah in the Pac-12. But this game means more than that — to both teams.

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Mark Richt praises Georgia two years after Athens exit

Mark Richt has only positive things to say about Georgia, which he coached from 2001-15, as the No. 4 Bulldogs are off to a 6-0 start.

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College football Week 7 primer: Heisman watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Sam Darnold, OU-Texas, Jim Harbaugh and an ACC upset pick are all part of the Week 7 primer. Get ready for the midpoint.

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Penn State preparing for Texas A&M to make run at James Franklin

James Franklin guided Penn State through the tail end of the program's crippling NCAA sanctions. Texas A&M might want him to guide the Aggies past 8-5 seasons.

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Angry Bender: Telling the truth about Michigan's Jim Harbaugh

Angry Bender looks at the three biggest misconceptions about Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh heading into Week 7.

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Former USC LB Osa Masina avoids felony rape trial

Masina avoided a trial in his felony rape case by pleading guilty to three misdemeanor charges of sexual battery.

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Cal football monitoring air quality ahead of game as fires rage in California

Cal football is monitoring the air quality in Berkeley ahead of Friday's game against Washington State.

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Clemson's Dabo Swinney to appear at celebration of Alabama 1992 title, per report

Swinney, a member of the Tide's last national championship team before Nick Saban, is scheduled to appear at its 25th anniversary celebration on Saturday.

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Houston Nutt re-files lawsuit against Ole Miss in Mississippi court

The former Ole Miss coach is re-filing his suit against the school in a Mississippi court.

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Texas vs. Oklahoma: Matchups, keys to victory in Red River Rivalry

Here are the matchups and keys to victory for the latest edition of the Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma.

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Auburn under independent investigation into academic fraud

Auburn has three athletic programs being investigated as the basketball, softball and football teams are all under scrutiny.

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College football player at D-III Albright kicked off team for protesting during anthem

A football player at Division III Albright College was kicked off the team for going against a unified team decision.

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Texas, Oklahoma trending in opposite directions ahead of Red River Rivalry

Lincoln Riley and Tom Herman lead Oklahoma and Texas teams trending in opposite directions. But not in the way anyone expected.

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Baylor considering 285-pound DL to replace injured punter

After losing Drew Galitz to an injury, Baylor is considering replacing the punter with a 6-4 defensive lineman who kicked in high school.

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No. 2 Clemson expects QB Kelly Bryant (ankle) to start Friday at Syracuse

Coach Dabo Swinney says his team's top QB has "moved around well" on the left ankle he injured Saturday against Wake Forest.

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Gary Andersen blasts Oregon State assistants: 'I hired the wrong f—g guys'

In a series of texts sent to Oregonian columnist John Canzano, the former Beavers coach ripped the staff he put together.

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Western Michigan TE 'was astonished' at sister's viral, premature field rush at Buffalo

Donnie Ernsberger's sister caused Western Michigan a 15-yard penalty, though the Broncos ultimately won.

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Tennessee promotes Jarrett Guarantano to starting QB, report says

Tennessee will test out Guarantano when it takes on South Carolina on Saturday.

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Les Miles to be honored at Auburn game for 2007 LSU national title

The former LSU coach will be honored for coaching the '07 Tigers to the national title.

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Watch: Mike Leach goes on epic 10-minute rant about college football playoffs

During a press conference Monday, WSU's Mike Leach ranted for 10 minutes about how college football needs to expand it's playoff system.

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Florida unveils scaly uniforms for game against Texas A&M

The color of the uniforms was described as "swamp green."

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College football Week 7 picks against spread: Sooners bounce back against Horns

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's Week 7 games, including the Red River Rivalry between OU and Texas.

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Week 7 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Week 7 of the college football schedule will feature multiple ranked teams facing road challenges.

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College football picks, Week 7: Oklahoma can't take Texas win for granted

Sporting News offers its picks for the Week 7 slate of college football games, which includes the Red River Rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas and a must-win matchup for USC vs. Utah.

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Josh Gordon says Baylor coaches helped him pass drug tests

Former Baylor receiver Josh Gordon says a Baylor coach helped him pass drug tests while he was in college.

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Lane Kiffin trolls Nick Saban for 'rat poison' comment

The FAU coach and former Alabama offensive coordinator went on a tweeting spree, starting with mocking Nick Saban's "rat poison" comment about the media saying too many positive things about Crimson Tide players.

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Oregon State, coach Gary Andersen agree to 'mutually part'

Oregon State is 1-5 on the season and has gone 7-23 in his two-plus years with the football program.

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

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

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Brother of Virginia Tech WR Sean Savoy killed after sibling's career game

Sean Savoy had a career day for the Hokies against Boston College. Hours later, his older brother was shot and killed.

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Bradley Chubb proved himself one of nation's best defenders against Lamar Jackson

Bradley Chubb outperformed defending Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson when the two faced off on Thursday.

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Tennessee suspends player who kicked teammate in face

Embattled coach Butch Jones and the Vols (3-2) host South Carolina on Saturday before traveling to No. 1 Alabama in two weeks.

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Heisman Watch: Oklahoma's loss makes Saquon Barkley new No. 1

The loss Baker Mayfield and Oklahoma suffered against Iowa State has made Saquon Barkley a clear No. 1 in the Heisman Trophy projections.

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One-loss College Football Playoff contenders: Buy, sell or hold?

Sporting News looks at some one-loss College Football Playoff contenders and tells you whether you should buy, sell or hold.

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Week 7 bowl projections: Washington moves into College Football Playoff

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?

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Clemson QB Kelly Bryant (ankle) expected to play Friday at Syracuse

The No. 2 Tigers' starting QB was limited Sunday but "moving around pretty good" on the ankle he injured Saturday, coach Dabo Swinney said.

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Miami RB Mark Walton suffers season-ending injury in win over FSU

Walton was carted off the field late in the Hurricanes' 24-20 victory over Florida State.

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College football rankings: Michigan, Oklahoma take big falls after upset losses

Michigan and Oklahoma took big drops in the latest college football rankings after upset losses. The new-look top 10 includes Washington State and Auburn.

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Frustration around Jim Harbaugh mounts as Michigan loses to Michigan State

Jim Harbaugh was anointed as the savior of Michigan football, but another loss to Michigan State took some shine of his Ann Arbor tenure.

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LSU band denies trying to spoil Florida's tribute to Tom Petty

The Golden Band from Tigerland issued as statement that explained it was not trying to ruin Florida's fourth-quarter tribute to Tom Petty.

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Watch: Arizona QB Khalil Tate sets FBS record with ridiculous amount of rushing yards

Arizona's Khalil Tate amassed 327 rushing yards vs. Colorado on Saturday, setting an FBS record for most rushing yards by a QB in one game.

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College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door in Week 7

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 7? Bill Bender breaks it down.

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Nick Saban says 'rat poison' from media contributed to lackluster game against Texas A&M

Nick Saban's Alabama team beat Texas A&M 27-19 in a hostile environment. He was none too pleased, including with the media.

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2018 NFL Draft watch: Luke Falk's draft stock continues to rise with another good outing

The Washington State quarterback is once again putting up big numbers in coach Mike Leach's high-powered offense.

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Michigan State exposes Wolverines' offensive identity crisis when it hurts most

Michigan's offensive issues were exposed again, and this time it cost them the Paul Bunyan Trophy in a loss to Michigan State.

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Western Michigan tight end's sister rushes field to celebrate TD, with game still going

Western Michigan went on to pull out a 71-68 victory over Buffalo in seven overtimes

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Ohio State's Denzel Ward ejected on questionable targeting penalty

Ward was ejected with 6:37 remaining in the first quarter following a big hit on Maryland receiver Taivon Jacobs.

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In FSU win, Malik Rosier proves he's Miami's big-game quarterback

Malik Rosier led the game-winning drive against FSU, which opened the door for some larger conversations now.

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Iowa State's dream upset of Oklahoma is nightmare for Sooners — and Big 12

Oklahoma's home loss to Iowa State is a bad look for the Sooners — and an even worse won for the Big 12.

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Florida Gators honor Tom Petty vs. LSU: 'Perhaps a new tradition will be born'

Florida Gators honor Tom Petty vs. LSU: 'Perhaps a new tradition will be born'

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Ole Miss creates job post for head football coach

Matt Luke took over as interim coach when Hugh Freeze resigned. It appears the Rebels would like to move on after this season.

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Iowa State mimics Baker Mayfield, plants flag at midfield after Oklahoma upset

Iowa State's Evrett Edwards planted an Iowa flag at midfield after the Cyclones upset the Sooners, but his teammates and coaching staff weren't into it.

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Clemson QB Kelly Bryant leaves game vs. Wake Forest with injury

Bryant suffered an apparent leg injury in the third quarter against Wake Forest on Saturday and did not return to the game.

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Penn State proves it's more than Saquon Barkley, and that's a good thing

Penn State had trouble getting Saquon Barkley loose against Northwestern, but the Nittany Lions are still off to a 6-0 start heading into a bye week.

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​How Oklahoma's loss to Iowa State will impact College Football Playoff race

Oklahoma's loss to Iowa State on Saturday will have effects on the College Football Playoff race later for the Big 12. Here is how that might shape up.

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TCU vs. West Virginia: Scores, updates from Big 12 showdown

Sporting News will be providing live updates throughout Saturday’s top-25 matchup between West Virginia and TCU.

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Announcer somehow gets fooled into thinking badly-missed field goal was good

A field goal in the Toledo vs. Eastern Michigan game missed wide right, but the announcer celebrated as if he made it.

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Week 6 college football scores, highlights from Saturday's games

Get the latest college football scores and highlights from Saturday's games.

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High school football game ends on a crazy lateral play with surprise ending

A high school football game between two Ohio schools ended with a wild kick return.

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How legendary Penn State LB Jack Ham nearly went unrecruited out of high school

Jack Ham is one of the most famous linebackers in Penn State and NFL history. Here's the story of how he nearly went unrecruited out of high school.

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Fins up: Ole Miss will add 'Landshark' mascot, drop 'Rebel the Bear'

The Landshark tradition at Ole Miss dates back nearly a decade.

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QB Justin Fields, No. 1 overall recruit for 2018, commits to Georgia

Fields, from Kennesaw, Ga., had committed to Penn State early in 2017 but reopened his recruitment in June.

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College football Week 6 primer: Heisman watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Bryce Love's Heisman campaign could hit the next level, and some in-state rivalries come into focus on Saturday. Here is Sporting News Week 6 primer.

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NC State fans chant 'F-B-I' during win over Louisville

NC State didn’t just win on the field Thursday against Louisville, the Wolpack fans handed the Cardinals another “L” from the stands.

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Louisville vs. N.C. State: Scores, highlights from pivotal ACC Atlantic matchup

Louisville and N.C. State square off in a matchup that could affect the outcome of the ACC Atlantic Division. Sporting News provides scores and highlights:

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UAB football team to honor children's hospital patients with special jerseys

The Blazers will wear the names of Children's Harbor patients on the back of their jerseys for Saturday's homecoming game.

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Florida football plans tribute to Gainesville native Tom Petty

After the third quarter vs. LSU, Petty's "I Won't Back Down" will be played immediately after "We Are the Boys from Old Florida."

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FSU vs. Miami: Matchups, keys to victory in potential season-defining game

FSU and Miami face off on Saturday in what could be a season-defining game for both teams. Here are the keys to victory and matchups to watch.

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'Wide Right' and more: Six missed kicks that shaped Miami-FSU

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Mark Richt knows it's on Miami to change state of FSU rivalry now

Miami has another chance to take down Florida State, and Mark Richt knows it. Can the Hurricanes end a seven-game streak?

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Former Ohio State RB Bri'onte Dunn arrested, charged with rape and kidnapping

Dunn was sentenced to probation in February after pleading no contest to an assault charge that led to his dismissal from the team.

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Clemson football trainers, managers, staff help student after car accident

Student staffers swam across the Seneca River to help a crash victim after hearing the collision about 300 yards away from practice.

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Rescheduled Florida State-Miami game threatened by potential hurricane

Tropical Storm Nate could become a hurricane and the five-day cone of uncertainty includes Tallahassee, where FSU and Miami play Saturday.

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FSU-Miami game could be impacted again by potential tropical storm

FSU and Miami's game has already been postponed once this season. A potential tropical storm could affect the matchup once again.

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LSU's Ed Orgeron, coordinators, AD 'on the same page' after Troy shocker

LSU sits at 3-2 after its shocking loss to Troy and will face a tougher test Saturday against Florida.

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Mark Dantonio, Spartans embrace primetime opportunity against Michigan

Michigan State can work back into some larger discussions by knocking off No. 7 Michigan on Saturday. Can Mark Dantonio and the Spartans pull it off?

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For TCU, West Virginia, Saturday's game not just any other Big 12 matchup

TCU and West Virginia face off in another marquee Big 12 game. But both teams are happy to be facing off as conference opponents

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'Mean Green'? That's us, North Texas chides ESPN, Michigan State

It's not easy being 'Mean Green' when another school uses your nickname without permission, North Texas says.

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San Diego State at UNLV game designated 'Heroes Night' after shooting

UNLV is three miles from the hotel where a gunman opened fire Sunday night on a country music concert on the Strip.

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Notre Dame QB Brandon Wimbush listed as day-to-day ahead of North Carolina game

Brandon Wimbush was seen in a walking boot. Coach Brian Kelly said the the Fighting Irish quarterback was day to day.

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Does USC player need to be investigated for shoving Washington State fan?

Sporting News' Bill Bender and Zac Al-Khateeb debate whether the USC lineman who shoved a Wazzu student should be held culpable — or if the student should have watched where they were going.

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Clemson's defense evokes images of Alabama — and ignites talks of rematch

Clemson's 2017 team mirrors a certain championship contender. The Tigers look a lot like the Alabama Crimson Tide team that faced them in last year's championship game.

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Week 6 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Louisville at N.C. State, West Virginia at TCU highlight Week 6 of the college football season.

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College football Week 6 picks against spread: It's now or never for Miami against FSU

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's Week 6 games, including Clemson at Virginia Tech.

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College football picks, Week 6: Miami's best shot at beating FSU has come

Miami has a shot to upend rival FSU. TCU faces a second test in the Big 12. Lamar Jackson faces a trendy N.C. State team. Sporting News offers picks for those games and more in Week 6.

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Here are the odds on who’ll replace Butch Jones at Tennessee

An offshore gambling website puts Chip Kelly as the favorite to take over at Tennessee, but there are plenty of familiar names on the list.

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Mike Price comes out of retirement for return to UTEP

Price retired in 2012, but is back as UTEP's interim coach following Sunday's resignation of Sean Kugler.

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Watch: Les Miles announces new podcast 'Les is More' in unique way

Former LSU coach Les Miles created a recruiting video for his new podcast which will debut on Oct. 4 giving fans a unique perspective

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Oregon QB Justin Herbert reportedly out 4-6 weeks with broken collarbone

Herbert left Saturday's win over Cal in the first quarter after he dove into the end zone.

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Heisman Watch: Sam Darnold’s loss shakes up top five

The race for the Heisman Trophy took a major turn on Friday with another subpar showing from Sam Darnold and USC.

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Michigan QB Wilton Speight out multiple weeks, John O'Korn to start

Coach Jim Harbaugh didn't go into specifics on QB Wilton Speight's injury, but John O'Korn will start vs. Michigan State.

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How Alabama, Nick Saban will impact SEC hot-seat coaches in 2017

Nick Saban and Alabama have routed their first two opponents and now face a slew of hot seat coaches. What's next?

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

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

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Week 6 bowl projections: Penn State, Oklahoma switch spots in playoff

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?

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Suspended Louisville recruit Brian Bowen hires attorney, report says

The five-star recruit remains on campus but wasn't allowed to practice with the team and interim coach David Padgett.

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College football rankings: USC and Virginia Tech drop, UCF and Washington State make biggest jumps

Week 6 rankings are out and the top-4 teams remain the same. LSU, Mississippi State and FSU are out, while NC State, UCF and Notre Dame make their way in to the top 25.

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Oregon QB Justin Herbert reportedly breaks collarbone

Herbert sustained the injury in the first quarter of Oregon's game against Cal.

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College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door in Week 6

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 6? Bill Bender breaks it down.

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Breaking down every unbeaten FBS team's October schedule, biggest hurdle

A total of 17 team survived September with an unbeaten record. Here's a look at those teams' biggest hurdle in October to staying undefeated.

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