Tim Tebow shares his thoughts on how Alabama QB Jalen Hurts can beat Clemson in the Sugar Bowl on Monday.
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Tim Tebow shares his thoughts on how Alabama QB Jalen Hurts can beat Clemson in the Sugar Bowl on Monday.
Wisconsin erased an early deficit to beat Miami in the Orange Bowl.
Miami lost its third straight game of the season in the Orange Bowl, and it will be interesting to see what Mark Richt and the Hurricanes learn from that in 2018.
Rosier passed Vinny Testaverde for the school's single-season touchdown record.
Miami's Mark Richt bumped an official during the Orange Bowl but was not ejected. See what made him so angry.
Peterson rushed for 1,925 yards a freshman for Oklahoma in 2004.
Nick Saban broke out a smile — and some dance moves — on the turf of the Superdome with Jarrius Wright.
Penn State won the Fiesta Bowl in impressive fashion, and the Nittany Lions are the kind of team that props up the call for an eight-team playoff.
James Franklin was elated to get the Fiesta Bowl win, but he did not look happy after his Gatorade bath.
Sporting News will provide live updates throughout Saturday’s Wisconsin-Miami matchup at the Orange Bowl.
Two Power 5 conferences faced off in the Fiesta Bowl Saturday and both kept up the trends of the bowl season.
Jalen Hurts is in a similar position as Deshaun Watson, who faced adversity going into the national championship last January.
Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates and scores from the Fiesta Bowl matchup between Penn State and Washington.
After missing media sessions and non-football activities for three days, Mayfield revealed he's battling "flu-like" symptoms.
SN contributor Bryan Wiedey previewed the Sugar Bowl between the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide and No. 1 Clemson Tigers with "NCAA Football 14."
Alabama and Clemson are only the latest in a long line of epic rematches between titanic teams.
The Sooners quarterback has been ailing the past three days, but Oklahoma coaches and teammates are mum on his condition.
Sam Darnold's turnovers surfaced against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, and that's a problem that needs to be fixed before he moves on to the NFL.
Ohio State played without one of its best defensive players, but still beat USC in the Cotton Bowl.
Ohio State's Denzel Ward sat out the Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday, which pushes the trend of skipping bowls to the next level.
Ward is regarded as a potential high first-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.
Sporting News will be provide live updates throughout Friday’s Cotton Bowl matchup between USC and Ohio State.
Northwestern linebacker Paddy Fisher was the second player ejected in the Music City Bowl Friday.
Kentucky running back Benny Snell was ejected for the rest of the Music City Bowl.
The junior quarterback has been talked about as an NFL draft pick this year.
New Sun Devils LB coach Antonio Pierce's tweet of a link to a gambling website was not an NCAA violation, ASU said.
Oklahoma's College Football Playoff berth isn't just about the Sooners. OU carries the hopes of the entire Big 12 Conference into the new year.
SN contributor Bryan Wiedey previewed the Rose Bowl between #3 Georgia Bulldogs and #2 Oklahoma Sooners with "NCAA Football 14."
Trickeration is one of the best parts of bowl season, especially when it works as well as these plays did.
Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan is thrilled to have the last unbeaten team in UCF face off against Auburn.
Cougars quarterback Luke Falk missed his final collegiate game after he was seen earlier in the week with an apparent wrist injury.
Joe Namath, one of the most famous quarterbacks in Alabama history, gives his take on why the Crimson Tide made the College Football Playoff.
A classic postgame celebration went completely wrong.
A UGA fan, who is a lawyer in Chatham Country, will be able to go to the Rose Bowl after a Georgia judge agreed to emergency motion.
Mike Yurcich was coaching at the Division II level making $52,500 a year before Mike Gundy came calling.
Chubb was seated next to UGA coach Kirby Smart, whose arm and leg kept being grabbed by linebacker Roquan Smith.
Jackson tallied his eighth interception of 2017 at the Pinstripe Bowl on Wednesday, tying an Iowa single-season program record.
The true freshman running back evokes images of some fantastic Ohio State running backs. And he looks like he can only get better in 2018.
Marcell Frazier said Josh Heupel's departure for Central Florida's head coaching position is why the Tigers were defeated by Texas, 33-16.
Matt Canada is only in his first season as OC of LSU, but after tensions with head coach Ed Orgeron, the two are expected to part ways.
Sporting News has split predictions for the Rose Bowl between Oklahoma and Georgia and the Sugar Bowl between Clemson and Alabama.
Texas coach Tom Herman and quarterback Sam Ehlinger appeared to mock Missouri quarterback Drew Lock's touchdown celebration during the Longhorns' 33-16 win over the Tigers in the Texas Bowl on Wednesday.
Boilermakers coach Jeff Brohm wanted to sit Sindelar after he was injured on Nov. 11, but the sophomore convinced his coach to let him play.
Anthony Mahoungou's clutch grab earned the Boilermakers a win in the Foster Farms Bowl.
It looked an awful lot like Purdue had converted on fourth down early in the fourth quarter, but the officials said no. The ruling had people scratching their heads.
Alabama coach Nick Saban does not buy the notion that revenge is a factor in his team’s mindset as it prepares to play Clemson.
Could "Prime Time" make a return to the college ranks as a coach? FSU coach Willie Taggart is reportedly considering the idea.
The College Football Playoff lacks parity, and the combination of Georgia, Clemson, Alabama and Oklahoma will be a reason why in coming seasons.
Bill Snyder, who has been Kansas State's coach for 26 years, said he hasn't reached a decision on whether he would retire yet.
Nick Saban did not sway this month's stunning Alabama U.S. Senate election, but the Alabama coach did receive the seventh-most write-in votes
LSU running back Derrius Guice gave a 10-year-old girl the ultimate Christmas gift by visiting her and hand-delivering a signed football.
Josh Rosen is still in concussion protocol after suffering the injury in the Bruins' final game of the season.
Dakota Allen led Texas Tech with 102 tackles (58 solo) this season.
Think you can spot what’s a real or fake bowl name? Take this Sporcle.com quiz to see where you stand.
The Oklahoma QB will be the first Heisman winner to attend the Senior Bowl since 2007 winner Tim Tebow of Florida did in 2010.
Two of the three players are suspended indefinitely after being arrested Friday for allegedly shoplifting.
Which numbers will decide the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl between Oklahoma and Georgia? Sporting News breaks those numbers down.
Which numbers will decide the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl between Alabama and Clemson? Sporting News breaks those numbers down.
A team must win six games against eligible schools to earn bowl eligibility. Florida State had five wins against such schools.
Natrez Patrick is the sixth-leading tackler for the Bulldogs this season.
Florida State might actually be ineligible for its Independence Bowl matchup against Southern Miss.
Toomer says he's a "frustrated fan" and that Michigan fans "deserve better than this."
Let's hope the Oklahoma-FAU game is half as interesting as the trash talk already taking place.
Nick Saban and Urban Meyer have dominated Signing Day for years. The early returns, however, showed some stiff competition.
The early Signing Day returns are in, and here's a look at the winners and losers from Day 1.
The bill requires that universities, as non-profit organizations, pay a 21 percent excise tax on coaches' big-dollar deals.
Clemson has taken on a new role as it prepares to take on Alabama for a third time in the College Football Playoff.
The notion that Urban Meyer may not be long for coaching, put forth by Dabo Swinney, was a factor in Jackson Carman's decision on Clemson.
Ohio State got in trouble for giving Parsons preferential treatment at College GameDay, which led to the school halting his recruitment.
Clemson landed two top 2018 recruits Wednesday: Quarterback Trevor Lawrence and defensive end Xavier Thomas.
The early signing period for the 2018 recruiting class is here. Follow along as Sporting News provides updates on the top players of the class.
When and where are the College Football Playoff semifinals and national championship games? Here is everything you need to know.
Lane Kiffin's FAU team notched a lopsided win in its first bowl appearance since 2008. Kiffin's only stumble during the night happened during his postgame interview with ESPN.
Kill is retiring once again from football, citing health reasons. He leaves Rutgers looking for its ninth offensive coordinator in as many seasons.
Dylan Moses, who stepped into a starting role later this season, is reportedly out indefinitely with a foot injury.
The College Football Playoff title game will have Kendrick Lamar as the halftime performer.
The inaugural early signing period will take place this week, and college football coaches are still trying to figure out how this will affect their recruiting practices — now, and in the future.
Lane Kiffin led the Owls to a 10-3 record and a Conference USA title in his first year as the head coach of the football team.
How do you solve Alabama's defense? These 12 quarterbacks beat Nick Saban-led Bama since 2010. This is how they did it.
QB Justin Fields, the No. 2 overall prospect in the class of 2018, confirmed Sunday that he’s sticking to his decision to attend Georgia.
Boise State went from potentially taking a 31-0 lead into halftime, to taking a 31-7 lead into halftime, to slinking away to the locker room with a 24-14 lead against Oregon.
Johnson Jr. received a citation for marijuana possession and possession of drug paraphernalia in June.
Paul Tyson, a 6-4, 210-pound pro-style QB, is a four-star prospect in the class of 2019 who has Power 5 offers — just not one from Alabama.
Angry Bender unleashes on those who call bowl games meaningless.
Will Grier had a great first season at West Virginia in 2017. He'll look to build on that heading into next season.
Anderson was accused by a 23-year-old woman of raping her in the early hours of Nov. 16.
Did write-in votes for Nick Saban sway the stunning Alabama U.S. Senate election? We'll soon find out thanks to a rather new Alabama law.
Charges of marijuana possession were dismissed against Patrick, who was arrested with teammate Jayson Stanley on Dec. 3.
The 2017 consensus All-America team, led by Sporting News Player of the Year Baker Mayfield, was released on Thursday. See who made the team.
Sporting News ranked the college football coaching hires. Did Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher or Nebraska's Scott Frost land the top spot?
College football bowl season is here, which means it's time to win your pick 'em pools. Get expert advice on key stats and matchups before locking in your picks and placing your bets.
Which College Football Playoff championship game would be the best one? Sporting News takes a look at those possibilities and ranks them 1-4.
Sporting News' short film looks at Harding University High School's rise from local afterthought to North Carolina state champions on the back of football phenom Quavaris Crouch.
A source told Sporting News that Kevin Tolbert, who had served as Michigan's strength and conditioning coach the past three seasons, won’t be returning to the football program in 2018.
Phil Bennett resigned Tuesday as the Arizona State defensive coordinator, citing personal reasons and health issues.
The longtime Wildcats coach is reportedly returning to Manhattan for the 2018 season.
During Alabama's special Senate election Tuesday, a man couldn't decide between Roy Moore, a Republican, and Doug Jones, a Democrat, so he decided to cast his vote for the football coach.
How do we fix the bowl season? These five huge debates are a good place to start:
Sporting News' 2017 All-America team features headliners Baker Mayfield, Minkah Fitzpatrick and Bradley Chubb.
The memo of understanding was missing the university CFO's signature, as required, letting Tennessee back out of the unpopular agreement.
Five days after Chad Morris departed for Arkansas, SMU hired Sonny Dykes as its new head coach.
Snyder failed a breathalyzer test in the early hours of Sunday morning and was booked in an Iowa City jail.
Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield is Sporting News' 2017 pick for Player of the Year.
Georgia's Kirby Smart is Sporting News' 2017 pick for Coach of the Year in college football.
Several Tennessee players, plus Titans tight end Delanie Walker, have reached out to support a victim of bullying.
Baker Mayfield received four scholarship offers coming out of high school in 2013. How did one of the best players in Oklahoma history go so unheralded into the college ranks?
The former Texas Tech walk-on has earned the Heisman at Oklahoma. Here's how he pulled off the tremendous feat.
Mayfield is the sixth Sooners player to be awarded the Heisman, and first since Sam Bradford in 2008.
Actor Rob Riggle is rooting for Oklahoma for the College Football Playoff, which he is attending as a spokesperson for Dos Equis.
In a lateral move, Texas has hired TCU AD Chris Del Conte to oversee both the men's and women's program.
Ahmad Bradshaw was accused of rape in 2014, but the Army cleared him of any wrongdoing.
The Gators announced Robinson will not play for the team after it was discovered he has a heart condition.
Jeffrey S. Sandusky pleaded guilty to 16 charges, including 14 felonies, involving sex-related crimes involving two underage girls.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney swears it was “a moment of insanity” that caused him to rank Ohio State ahead of Alabama on his ballot.
More than 70 players have signed a petition seeking to have Mario Cristobal named Oregon's coach.
The Heisman Trophy is awarded to college football's most outstanding player — except in these cases.
The best of the best in in college football were recognized Thursday night during the 2017 awards ceremony in Atlanta.
The Aggies, flush with cash, are compensating Jeff Banks well for his one game as placeholder for Jimbo Fisher.
Oregon state representative Bill Post took to Twitter to blast Braden Lenzy, who decommitted from Oregon after Willie Taggart left for FSU.
Common sense finally won out when Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer hired Jeremy Pruitt to be the program's next head coach.
Tennessee's coaching search finally came to an end Thursday when the Vols hired Jeremy Pruitt.
Watch these hilarious Heisman Trophy campaign ads for contenders Baker Mayfield, Bryce Love and Lamar Jackson.
Shea Patterson reportedly is in the mix to transfer to Michigan. Here is why that makes perfect sense in 2018.
After big names like Jon Gruden and Mike Leach were discussed as Tennessee's head coach, the Vols appear to be going to a less-known name.
Tennessee's search might be coming to an end, finally. Jeremy Pruitt reportedly is the athletic department's latest choice to replace Butch Jones.
One Georgia fan has found a creative way to share the Bulldogs' 28-7 win over Auburn in the SEC Championship.
According to Anderson's attorney, the accuser "attempted to pursue a relationship" following the date of the alleged assault.
Micah Kiser is more than ready to make an impact long after his playing days are over. The Campbell Trophy winner should succeed, too.
Auburn and UCF meet in the Peach Bowl on Jan 1. Get Sporting News' prediction here.
Penn State and Washington meet in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 30. Get Sporting News' prediction here.
Clemson and Alabama meet in the Sugar Bowl in the second College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1. Get Sporting News' prediction here.
Despite his jail sentence, Simpson wasn't stripped of his Heisman win from 1968, which means he still has a vote in future Heisman races.
Ohio State meets USC in the Cotton Bowl Classic on Dec. 29. Get Sporting News prediction for the Big Ten-Pac-12 showdown here.
Wisconsin meets Miami in the Orange Bowl as part of the New Year's Day Six. Get Sporting News prediction for the big game at Hard Rock Stadium.
Georgia and Oklahoma meet in the Rose Bowl in the first College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1. Get Sporting News' prediction here.
The Louisville quarterback is would join a group of controversial Heisman winners.
Sporting News makes its picks for all 40 bowl on the 2017-18 schedule, including the College Football Playoff championship game.
Jimbo Fisher and Florida State both needed a fresh start. Fisher's leaving for Texas A&M should work out for all parties in 2018.
The SMU head coach led the Mustangs to a 7-5 record this season and went 14-22 in three years with the program.
Florida State's Willie Taggart will be a hit at Florida State if he does the two things he's done at every single stop.
Who are the best candidates to replace Willie Taggart at Oregon? Keep these coaches in mind.
Taggart is 47-50 all-time as a college head coach so while he's a top recruiter he's not necessarily a guaranteed commodity for FSU.
Derwin James is following the example set by players like Christian McCaffrey and Leonard Fournette in skipping his team's bowl game.
Mel Tucker of Georgia and Kevin Steele of Auburn have their second round of interviews with new Vols AD Phillip Fulmer on Tuesday.
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley wrote a message to his fans and teammates after he was not named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy.
Paul George said what makes Baker Mayfield so good is his ability to lead his team.
Sporting News ranks all 40 postseason bowl games. Where does your team's bowl rank on the list?
After Scott Frost accepted the job at his alma mater Nebraska, the Knights announced Josh Heupel as their head coach Tuesday.
No. 2 Oklahoma plays No. 3 Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1.
Top running backs Saquon Barkley, Jonathan Taylor and Rashaad Penny did not receive the invitation to New York.
If the Heisman Trophy kept to its creed of awarding college football's most outstanding player — not the player with the best stats — then Penn State's Saquon Barkley would be the clear winner.
After MSU coach Mark Dantonio said he would focus on beating Michigan, Jim Harbaugh tweeted, "Congrats on turning around a 3-9 team … "
Kevin Sumlin waited too long to weigh his options with UCF, so the school decided to move on to other candidates.
Georgia Tech starters Step Durham and Lance Austin were caught on video fighting again.
Ohio State and the Big Ten can prevent another playoff snub with a lights-out bowl season heading into 2018.
Army's uniforms depict the story of the soldiers of the 10th Mountain Unit, which surged to prominence in WWII.
Malzahn agreed to a new multi-year deal to remain the head football coach at Auburn.
The current ESPN analyst hasn't held a coaching job since 2008 and has never been a college football head coach.
Herm Edwards at Arizona State is less of an oddball choice than you think. He can at least use his motivational abilities to get people fired up about the Sun Devils.
Alabama is favored not only to beat Clemson in the Rose Bowl, but also to go on to win the national title, according to odds in Las Vegas.
A fight broke out in the stands between fans during the ACC Championship game between Clemson and Miami in Charlotte on Saturday night.
Controversy runs rampant in the College Football Playoff, just like it did in the BCS system.
Here's a look at all the New Year's Day Six matchups on the road to the College Football Playoff championship game in Atlanta.
How would an expanded playoff look in 2017? Here is how a six-, eight- and 16-team playoff would have looked this season.
Alabama managed to snag the final spot in the playoff, leaving Ohio State standing out in the cold.
The College Football Playoff committee made the right call by picking Alabama over Ohio State.
Alabama slid into the No. 4 spot of the College Football Playoff over Ohio State, which caused pandemonium on Twitter.
Alabama managed to beat Ohio State out for the final playoff spot. Here's why the Tide made their fourth consecutive playoff berth, and the Buckeyes missed out.
Hudspeth was fired after three consecutive losing seasons at Louisiana-Lafayette.
Keep track of the college football coaching carousel here.
The coaching carousel is in motion. The total of coaching changes after 2017 is up to 14, and there are more on the way.
Alabama ranked No. 4 both the AP and Coaches polls. Ohio State ranked No. 5 in both polls. Will it match the College Football Playoff?
Track all the 2017-18 bowl bids here on College Football Playoff day. Where is your favorite school headed in the postseason?
A wild week of Tennessee coaching rumors ended with reports that the Vols are interested in hiring Les Miles.
When and where are the College Football Playoff semifinals and national championship games? Here is everything you need to know.
Even though Alabama didn't play in the SEC Championship, Gary Danielson said the Tide should get in over Ohio State.
Arkansas reportedly has its eyes on making Malzahn its next coach, but Malzahn said he wants to remain with Auburn.
There was nothing extraordinary about J.T. Barrett's performance against Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship game, except that he had one at all.
Clemson left no doubt on Saturday. It's not just the best team in the ACC. It's the best team in the country.
Ohio State earned the Big Ten crown with a thrilling won over Wisconsin.
Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into the selection show? Bill Bender breaks it down.
The most talked about moment in the Big Ten Championship game had very little to do with football.
Clemson dominated Miami from start to finish as they lock up their trip to the College Football Playoff for the third straight year.
Georgia made a playoff statement with Kirby Smart, and that SEC championship performance is good enough to vault the Bulldogs in to the College Football Playoff.
Alabama is never far from the mind of Florida Atlantic coach Lane Kiffin.
Georgia allowed an early touchdown, but stifled Auburn the rest of the game en route to victory.
Oklahoma looked good on all sides of the ball against TCU — and that's a big deal as the Sooners look ahead to the College Football Playoff.
Sporting News will be providing live updates throughout Saturday’s Miami-Clemson game.
No. 4 Wisconsin's playoff hopes likely rest in its ability to beat No. 8 Ohio State for the Big Ten championship and silence the strength-of-schedule critics. But J.T. Barrett and Co. won't go quietly.
Baker Mayfield and the offense get all the publicity, but the Sooners' defense could be the difference in the College Football Playoff.
Several outlets are reporting Central Florida head coach Scott Frost will be the new head coach for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
It took double overtime, but UCF was able to come away with a win Saturday and will likely now head to a New Year's Six Bowl game.
What will Nebraska get with Scott Frost? A high-flying offense that scores a bunch of points. That's huge for the Huskers' future in the Big Ten.
Lane Kiffin completed a banner first season by leading FAU to the C-USA championship. How far will the Lane Train go in 2018?
The winner of Georgia and Auburn's second meeting of the season will be SEC champions and likely make the College Football Playoff.
Fox Sports reporter Bruce Feldman reported Saturday that Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos says Scott Frost has prepared most of his staff.
Gus Malzahn has denied any speculation about reports about his future, but a SN source says Arkansas is fixated on Malzahn.
Oklahoma and TCU rematch in the Big 12 championship. Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates and highlights from the game.
Tebow doesn't believe the Badgers deserve a spot in the College Football Playoff, even if they beat Ohio State to go 13-0.
Tennessee's famous Rock has been telling the sad tale of the Vols' coaching search debacle a few words and splashes of paint at a time.
When are the College Football Playoff rankings announced? A look at the important release dates, and new members on this year's CFP committee.
Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into championship week? Bill Bender breaks it down.
Alabama's and Miami's losses rattled the top of the Top 25, but Saturday's conference championships will set the final four.
Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's conference championship weekend, starting with the SEC championship game between Auburn and Georgia.
The Volunteers still don't have a coach, but the university's recent moves are coming at a big cost in buyouts.
USC beat Stanford 31-28 at Levi’s Stadium Friday night to claim the Pac-12 championship. Here are three takeaways from the game.
Sam Darnold and the Trojans take on Bryce Love and the Cardinal from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
Jimbo Fisher resigned as Florida State head coach Friday and is reportedly going to be Texas A&M's new head coach.
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer confirmed that J.T. Barrett underwent surgery on his knee, but is not sure if the quarterback will start.
Mark Richt knows it takes a lot more than "fun" to win consistently. But it sure hasn't hurt in Miami's resurgence this season.
The Volunteers have appointed former head coach Phillip Fulmer as athletic director after firing previous AD John Currie.
Kirby Smart is trying to put Georgia back in its rightful place. For now, being in a stable place should keep the Bulldogs in the hunt for years to come.
With Jimbo Fisher heading to Texas A&M, who are the best fits to become FSU's third coach since 1976? Oregon's Willie Taggart is interesting.
UCF is 11-0 in 2017 but still ranked behind 13 other teams by the College Football Playoff committee.
Jimbo Fisher and Florida State both needed a fresh start. Fisher's leaving for Texas A&M should work out for all parties in 2018.
The redshirt freshman was dismissed from the team after attacking a female student Sept. 30 in a dorm area in Ann Arbor.
The Rebels will again be ineligible for a bowl game in 2018 following the ruling by the NCAA committee on infractions.
Tennessee's drama-filled and unsuccessful search for a football coach has led to harsh criticism of Currie among fans and the media.
How could even more chaos unfold on conference championship weekend? Here are five things that could increase the chaos.
Johnson suffered a shoulder injury in Auburn's win against Alabama, but could be a game-time decision for the SEC title game.
Should Fisher head to A&M, he will take over for fired coach Kevin Sumlin, who led the Aggies to a 7-5 record this past season.