Julio Jones disses Georgia explaining why he missed Alabama's championship win

The former Alabama receiver could easily have watched the game. He had a good answer — and better diss — on why he missed it.

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Michigan State students voice frustration at John Engler's appointment as interim president

The appointment of John Engler by Michigan State's board of trustees added another layer of controversy to discontent in the university.

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Alabama TE Major Tennison arrested, charged with marijuana possession

Alabama tight end Major Tennison was arrested and charged with marijuana possession on Wednesday.

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Arkansas paid Bret Bielema nearly $12M to go away

Bielema is eligible to receive up to $11.935 million in monthly installments through the end of 2020.

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Texas facing lawsuit over handling of Major Applewhite's relationship with student

Former Texas track and field coach Bev Kearney is suing Texas after the school treated her and former football assistant Major Applewhite differently over the same offense.

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Two Nebraska players hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis after workout

Two Nebraska players were hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis after a winter workout before returning to the team.

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Could NCAA athletes be allowed to transfer right after coaching changes?

A new proposal suggests that athletes would be allowed to immediately transfer to another Division 1 school if there is a head coach change.

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National Signing Day 2018: Date, college football recruiting class rankings and more

National Signing Day will cap off the 2018 college football recruiting season. Here's everything you need to know to tune in.

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Meet the St. Browns: 'HBO Real Sports' football profile isn't just LaVar Ball spin-off

'HBO Real Sports' chronicles the three star receivers of the St. Brown family, all of whom could fulfill NFL dreams.

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L.A. Coliseum now the United Airlines Memorial Coliseum

United Airlines has reached a 15-year, $69-million naming rights deal that will help pay for renovations at the 95-year-old venue.

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Bob Stoops' son Isaac will join twin as commit at Oklahoma

Isaac Stoops is planning on joining his twin brother, Drake, at Oklahoma next year.

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Michigan State's lack of true leadership failed victims of Larry Nassar scandal

Michigan State's lack of leadership enabled Larry Nassar and failed victims of the sexual assault scandal. True leadership will be the key to the healing process. So who will step up?

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Senior Bowl: Baker Mayfield, Ohio State players share laugh over OU flag plant

Baker Mayfield angered a lot of folks over his move in Columbus. After an apology — and a few months to cool off — the move is a source of laughter for some.

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Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio calls claims in ESPN report 'completely false'

"I'm here to say that any accusations of my handling of any complaints of sexual assault individually are completely false."

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Michigan State, athletic department slammed in explosive ESPN report

"Outside the Lines" asserts that trouble at MSU goes well beyond the highly publicized case of former athletic physician Larry Nassar.

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Washington State’s Luke Falk to skip Senior Bowl to attend Tyler Hilinski’s funeral

Falk honored Hilinski throughout the week by wearing his No. 3 jersey.

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Alabama hires Michigan assistant Dan Enos as associate head coach, QB coach

Enos had just been announced as an assistant coach at Michigan on Jan. 8.

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Luke Falk honors Tyler Hilinski by switching numbers at Senior Bowl

NFL Draft quarterback prospect Luke Falk is honoring his teammate Tyler Hilinski by switching up his jersey number for the Senior Bowl

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Matt Canada named as Maryland's offensive coordinator

Maryland has a new offensive coordinator after naming Matt Canada to the position on Tuesday.

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FSU's Deondre Francois investigated in domestic violence incident, per report

The Florida State quarterback and 2016 ACC Rookie of the Year is being investigated in a domestic violence incident that allegedly occurred early Wednesday.

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National Signing Day 2018: Top 10 uncommitted recruits and where they might land

A look at the top remaining recruits heading into National Signing Day on Feb. 7. Where will the remaining five-star recruits go to school?

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Florida players suspended amid fraud charges will rejoin team, report says

After sitting out last season due to felony fraud charges, four Florida players will officially rejoin the Gators football team Wednesday.

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Tyler Hilinski suicide: Details emerge from Washington State QB's death

Police say he used a rifle taken from an ex-teammate without his knowledge and Cougars players discovered his body before officers arrived.

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Heisman race 2018: Cause for concern, optimism for early favorites

Here's why the early favorites for the 2018 Heisman will — and won't — win the award next year.

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G5 conference primer: Biggest games, New Year's Day Six busters and one big prediction

UCF went undefeated in 2017. Which Group of 5 schools will do it this year? A look at the biggest games and names from the Group of 5 for 2018.

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J.T. Barrett gets final crack in at Michigan, Jim Harbaugh

J.T. Barrett let his Ohio State pride shine through on Sunday — and got one final parting crack at Michigan and Jim Harbaugh in the process.

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HBO releases first trailer for 'Paterno'

HBO has released its first teaser trailer for Paterno, the upcoming film about the late Penn State football coach and the Jerry Sandusky scandal, which stars Al Pacino.

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Rich Rodriguez accuser files additional $8.5M claim against coach, Arizona

The former Arizona coach has had another claim filed against him, alleging, among other things, slander, defamation and false light.

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Jalen Hurts chops dreadlocks after Alabama's national title win

Jalen Hurts has a new look for 2018 after he holds up his end of a bet.

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Miami DE Malek Young's career over after neck injury in Orange Bowl

Young, who was the first player to wear the Miami Turnover Chain, sustained a neck injury in the Orange Bowl.

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Rashaan Salaam's Heisman Trophy auctioned for record $399K

A portion of the proceeds from the sale set to be donated to CTE research in Salaam's memory.

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Winston-Salem State football player killed at on-campus shooting at Wake Forest

Baker, 21, was shot during an altercation at a party kicking off the new semester.

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Texas athletics department continues to post staggering financial numbers

Texas' athletics department became the first for a Div. I public school to post $200 million in both operating revenues and expenses.

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Pac-12 early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

An early look at the Pac-12 heading into 2018; will Bryce Love be able to lead a Heisman run while carrying Stanford to a College Football Playoff berth?

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Matthew Snyder, grandson of Kansas State coach Bill Snyder, found dead

Matthew Snyder, 22, was found dead in his home on Wednesday.

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2018 Big 12 early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

The Big 12 has been the Oklahoma show for three years running. Will that change this year? Sporting News takes an early look at what the conference may look like in 2018.

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Alabama expected to name Mike Locksley OC, Hugh Freeze still in play, reports say

Mike Locksley is expected to replace Brian Daboll at OC, and ex-Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze could join the Tide as an offensive analyst.

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2018 Big Ten early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

An early look at the Big Ten heading into 2018. Scott Frost and Jim Harbaugh stay in the headlines, but who's best bet to take down Ohio State?

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Former Alabama player Mekhi Brown says he wasn't kicked off team

Linebacker Mekhi Brown said he had already chosen to transfer to Tennessee State before his meltdown during the championship game.

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Oregon AD Rob Mullens, 6 others join CFP committee

Mullens and six other new members have been named to the College Football Playoff committee.

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Florida lawmakers pushing for UCF 'National Champions' specialty license plate

The Knights finished the season 13-0, capping the perfect mark with a thrilling victory over Auburn in the Peach Bowl.

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Read: Sports world mourns Washington State QB Tyler Hilinski

The QB's apparent suicide causes sadness about a life cut short at 21, but there's also help available for those feeling hopeless.

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Lane Kiffin hires Charlie Weis Jr. as FAU offensive coordinator

At 24, Weis is the youngest coordinator in college football.

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2018 SEC early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

An early look at the SEC heading into 2018. Can anyone stop Alabama's dynasty, or will the Tide reign supreme again?

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Notre Dame dismisses WR Kevin Stepherson, three others

Fighting Irish coach Brian Kelly also dismissed running backs Deon McIntosh and CJ Holmes and defensive tackle Brandon Tiassum.

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Ranking the 2017-18 college football coaching hires

Sporting News ranked the college football coaching hires. Did Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher or Nebraska's Scott Frost land the top spot?

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NFL Draft deadline winners and losers: It's Clemson, then everyone else

Who were the biggest winners and losers from the NFL Draft's deadline?

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Stanford’s Bryce Love returning for senior season

Love led the Pac-12 and was second in the nation with 2,118 rushing yards and scored 19 touchdowns.

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2018 ACC early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

An early look at the ACC heading into 2018. Will anybody stop Clemson in its bid for a fourth straight conference title?

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Why, yes, that was Hugh Freeze at Alabama's football offices

The former Ole Miss coach's visit sparked chatter that he could step into the open offensive coordinator's role on Nick Saban's staff.

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Alabama LB who had sideline meltdown transferring to Tennessee State, report says

Mekhi Brown made headlines when he tried to punch a Georgia player, then fought with an assistant coach during the CFP title game.

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10 of the greatest comebacks in college football history

UCLA topped Texas A&M in a thrilling comeback in Week 1 of the 2017 season. How does it compare to some of the greatest comebacks ever in college football?

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Reporter Courtney Roland issues statement explaining disappearance

Courtney Roland, who made national headlines earlier this month, released her first statement since being found underneath a Houston-area overpass.

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Bradley Bozeman's engagement was final opportunity granted at Alabama

Bozeman, once a "short dumpy kid" from Roanoke, Ala., dreamt of playing college football at Alabama. Little did he know that dream was a gateway to bigger opportunities.

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Star Washington RB Myles Gaskin to return for senior season

With 4,055 rushing yards in three seasons, Gaskin will enter the 2018 season needing only 52 to pass Napoleon McCallum's program record.

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Mississippi State fans chant 'UCF!' at Auburn basketball game

Auburn ended up winning the game, 76-68. That's a plus, right?

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

The coaching carousel is in motion. The total of coaching changes during and after the 2017 season is up to 20, and there are more on the way.

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Kevin Sumlin's hiring at Arizona is imminent, per sources

Arizona is reportedly close to hiring former Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin, according to sources.

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Ken Niumatalolo turns down Arizona job, staying at Navy

Ken Niumatalolo has removed himself as a candidate for the Arizona head football coaching job and will return to Navy.

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Dabo Swinney reveals first-round prospect Clelin Ferrell, others coming back

Swinney did not have anything to report on fellow first-round prospect Christian Wilkins.

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Keith Jackson's voice lives on with college football fans forever

Keith Jackson's voice was the soundtrack for so many college football memories, and that lives on forever.

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'Whoa, Nellie!' Relive Keith Jackson's greatest college football calls

Keith Jackson was the definitive voice of college football for an entire generation. Here are some of his greatest calls, from Alabama's goal-line stand to Vince Young's mad dash to the pylon.

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Legendary sports broadcaster Keith Jackson dies at 89

Jackson's sports broadcasting career lasted more than half a century, including everything from college football to "Monday Night Football."

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Navy's Ken Niumatalolo emerges as top candidate at Arizona, report says

Niumatalolo, 84-47 in 10 years at Navy, has been offered the Arizona job to replace ousted Rich Rodriguez, according to a report.

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South Carolina coach Will Muschamp rewarded with million-dollar raise in new contract, report says

South Carolina football coach Will Muschamp received a new six-year contract that includes a salary of $4 million in the first year.

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Who wants Bama now? Looking for a true challenger for Tide in 2018

Who wants Alabama now? Sporting News sizes up the landscape in 2018 looking for a true contender to the Crimson Tide's throne.

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Alabama HS player charged with capital murder in teen's death

Jessie James Altman, 17, a three-star defensive tackle, is one of five males charged in a shooting that occurred Jan. 4 in Gadsden, Ala.

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Alabama coach's playbook was stolen before College Football Playoff game

Just two days before Alabama played Georgia in the College Football Playoff game, defensive line coach Karl Dunbar's playbook went missing.

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Tua Tagovailoa calls out Jalen Hurts critics: 'You either with us or against us'

Tua Tagovailoa is tired of the criticisms aimed at the quarterback he backed up for most of the season.

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Marcus Lattimore returns to South Carolina as director of player development

Marcus Lattimore rushed for 2,677 yards and 38 touchdowns during his career with the Gamecocks.

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UCF fans erect blllboard in Alabama suggesting home-and-home series

UCF wants to be national champion. Alabama is widely recognized as the 2018 national champion. So, UCF wants Bama.

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Jalen Hurts' brother defends Alabama QB after getting benched in title game

Jalen Hurts' older brother took to Instagram to support the Alabama quarterback and admonish those who were happy to see him benched.

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All-time Nick Saban-coached team, from McCarron to Burress

From Michigan State to LSU to Alabama: Which players make the all-time Saban team?

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Alabama-UCF among 10 biggest national title controversies of last 25 years

Sporting News breaks down the biggest national championship controversies of the last 25 years. Where does the 2017 flap between Alabama and UCF rank?

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Georgia's Davin Bellamy is trying to trademark 'Humble Yourself'

Bellamy is trying to trademark "Humble Yourself" after he yelled the phrase at Baker Mayfield during the Rose Bowl.

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Georgia, Kirby Smart lost to Bama, but they're game on (and off) the field with Tide

Georgia lost to Alabama in the College Football Playoff championship game, but the Bulldogs are ahead of schedule under Kirby Smart. More battles with Alabama are in the cards.

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Redshirt restrictions could see a change for the 2018 college football season

The redshirt policy could change as early as the 2018 season, allowing players to play in any four games during the year.

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Scott Frost named American Football Coaches Association FBS coach of the year

Frost led the Central Florida Knights to a perfect 13-0 record and a 34-27 Peach Bowl victory over Auburn.

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2018 NFL Draft: DE Jalen Wilkerson is oddest of six FSU player to enter early

With only 19 career tackles after switching from TE to DE, Wilkerson is the most surprising of the six Seminoles to declare for the draft.

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Record-setting Missouri QB Drew Lock to return for senior season

Lock led the nation with a school- and SEC-record 44 touchdown passes in 2017 but was advised to stay in school by an NFL Draft council.

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2018 Heisman Trophy odds: Georgia QB Jake Fromm opens as favorite to win

Both of Alabama's quarterbacks, Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa, also are listed in the opening odds.

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When did your team last win a national title in football?

Clemson's win over Alabama in the national title game gave the Tigers their first win championship since 1981. So who's next?

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Alabama, Ohio State lead nine biggest quarterback battles for 2018 season

Tua Tagovailoa or Jalen Hurts? And which Ohio State quarterback wins the three-way competition? Don't forget about Kelly Bryant and Trevor Lawrence at Clemson. SN looks at QB battles for 2018.

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Lane Kiffin says Tua Tagovailoa wanted to leave Alabama

Tua Tagovailoa was "no doubt" going to leave Alabama if he didn't play in Monday's College Football Playoff Championship, according to Lane Kiffin.

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With advent of Tua Tagovailoa, what's next for Alabama's Jalen Hurts?

Alabama came away with a win against Georgia, thanks to Tua Tagovailoa. But what does that mean for Jalen Hurts' future?

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What they're saying about Tua Tagovailoa's game-winning touchdown to DeVonta Smith

What did they say after Tua Tagovailoa's game-winning touchdown pass to DeVonta Smith? Here's a look at the reactions from the College Football Playoff championship.

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Nick Saban’s message never failed Alabama in its latest national title run

Nick Saban is the greatest college football coach of all time, and he proved that one more time with a message that resonated thorough the victory against Georgia in the College Football Playoff.

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Georgia QB Jacob Eason expected to transfer to Washington, report says

The former 5-star quarterback threw for 2,430 yards and 16 touchdowns as a true freshman before losing his starting job to Jacob Fromm.

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Ranking college football's best September games for 2018

Here is a way-too-early look at some of the best September games on the 2018-19 college football schedule.

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Alabama coaches receive hefty bonuses for winning national championship

Alabama defeated Georgia in overtime Monday to win the national championship.

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Five crazy stats from Alabama's comeback win vs. Georgia in national championship

Alabama's comeback win vs. Georgia in the national championship was crazy. Here are five stats that show just how crazy.

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18 early questions for 2018 college football season

The 2017-18 season is in the books, but Sporting News already has 18 questions for the 2018-19 season.

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One guess who Las Vegas likes to repeat as national champion

The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas listed Alabama as the 2018 favorite at 3-1 odds.

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Tua Tagovailoa: Alabama vs. Georgia 'felt like just another game'

Tagovailoa finished the night 14 of 26 passing for 166 yards and three touchdowns.

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Kyriq McDonald update: Alabama DB who collapsed is OK

Alabama freshman DB Kyriq McDonald, who collapsed during Monday's CFP championship, was alert and said he was OK.

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Final AP Top 25: Alabama No. 1, UCF No. 6 with four first-place votes

Alabama and Georgia finish 1-2 in the final AP poll, with unbeaten UCF (13-0) getting four votes for No. 1.

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Ranking Nick Saban's Alabama teams

With another national title Monday night, ranking Nick Saban's best Alabama teams gets more difficult because they're all good.

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Tua Tagovailoa brings out the best in Alabama and Nick Saban — and the best is yet to come

Tua Tagovailoa said hello to college football with a game-winning touchdown pass against Georgia in the College Football Playoff. Nick Saban's gamble paid off.

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Jake Fromm shows why Georgia's future is bright amid darkness of title-game loss

Jake Fromm was the consummate leader after the Bulldogs' heartbreaking overtime loss to Alabama in the national championship. The freshman QB vowed to lead UGA back to the big stage.

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Alabama completes overtime comeback to beat Georgia in College Football Playoff championship

Tua Tagovailoa led Alabama to an incomprehensible comeback to beat Georgia in the College Football Playoff.

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Alabama vs. Georgia: Mecole Hardeman's 80-yard TD, frame-by-frame

Alabama’s defense rarely is burned for a big play, making Georgia receiver Mecole Hardman’s 80-yard touchdown against the Tide in the national title game one worth viewing from all angles.

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Alabama's Mekhi Brown punches opponent, then confronts staff member on sideline

The sophomore linebacker had been taken out of the game after punching an opponent and being called for unsportmanlike conduct.

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Alabama freshman Kyriq McDonald collapses on sideline

Alabama freshman Kyriq McDonald collapsed on the sideline and was taken to the locker room on a stretcher.

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Tua Tagovailoa replaces Jalen Hurts: What you need to know about freshman QB

Tua Tagovailoa replaced Jalen Hurts out of halftime in the College Football Playoff championship. Here's what you need to know.

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Alabama's Bo Scarbrough screams 'F— Trump' before championship game

Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough yelled "F— Trump" ahead of the Crimson Tide's College Football Playoff national championship game against Georgia.

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Long lines, leaky roof, Donald Trump creating headaches for CFB fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Fans are waiting in long lines to enter Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium for Monday's national championship game between Alabama and Georgia, according to multiple reports.

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Alabama vs. Georgia: Live updates, scores from College Football Playoff championship

Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates and scores from the College Football Playoff national championship game between Alabama and Georgia.

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Florida Gov. Rick Scott declares UCF national champion

Central Florida finished the season undefeated after beating Auburn in the Peach Bowl.

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Courtney Roland was 'confused' had 'problems with memory' after being found

Houston police said sports reporter Courtney Roland was in a "state of confusion" when they located her under a Houston overpass on Monday morning.

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Anti-Donald Trump protests are planned for College Football Playoff title game

President Donald Trump said he planned on attending the College Football Playoff title game between Alabama and Georgia in Atlanta.

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Art Briles' appearance at coaches convention canceled

The fired Baylor coach's scheduled speaking engagement was canceled "due to concerns," the American Football Coaches Association said.

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College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2018: Charles Woodson, Calvin Johnson lead way

Longtime coaches Mack Brown and Frank Beamer also will be enshrined this year.

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Alabama and Georgia's all-SEC championship is here, and it's OK to embrace it

Alabama vs. Georgia might not be for the whole nation, but chill out and embrace this College Football Playoff. It is, after all, a matchup between the two best teams.

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UCF celebrates 'national championship' at, of course, Disney World

UCF football fans on Sunday packed the hometown theme park emblematic of championship celebrations, cheering their team's Cinderella season.

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Police search for missing Texas A&M sports reporter Courtney Roland

Courtney Roland, a reporter for Rivals' Texas A&M site AggieYell.com, went missing Saturday after covering a football camp in Houston, according to her family.

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Oklahoma icon Brian Bosworth weighs in on Sooners' shortcomings, Baker Mayfield's future

Two-time Butkus Award winner Brian Bosworth weighed in on Big 12 defense and Baker Mayfield's future ahead of the national championship game.

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Georgia's Kirby Smart took one big lesson from Nick Saban: Don't be Alabama, be better

Alabama coach Nick Saban passed along some timely advice when Kirby Smart took the Georgia job after a national championship run in 2015.

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USC gets commitment from 5-star WR Amon-Ra St. Brown

Amon-Ra St. Brown is USC's highest-rated player in the Class of 2018, and its third five-star player.

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Georgia trusts Jake Fromm to finish storybook freshman year in style

Jake Fromm continues to show uncommon poise as a freshman, and that could end in championship fashion for Georgia on Monday.

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North Dakota State avenges loss to James Madison to win FCS championship

North Dakota State got a tough game from top-seeded James Madison, but the Bison are once again kings of college football in the FCS.

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Two words help Jalen Hurts deal with pressure of playing QB for Alabama

Jalen Hurts is dealing with the expectations at Alabama the only way he knows how heading into the Tide's championship matchup with Georgia.

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Houston hires former Baylor assistants Kendal Briles, Randy Clements

Kendal Briles has reportedly accepted the associate head coach and offensive coordinator position at Houston. He was an assistant at Baylor's amid the team's sexual assault scandal.

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Alabama's Scott Cochran got in trouble for smashing College Football Playoff trophy

Alabama's fiery strength and conditioning coach destroyed the Tide's runner-up trophy from the 2016 College Football Playoff — and got in trouble for it.

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Tulane follows UCF's lead, sells 1998 national champion T-shirts

It's never too late to claim a national title, as proven by the Tulane football team (with a little inspiration from UCF).

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Alabama’s Minkah Fitzpatrick shoots down rumors of lacerated kidney, good to go vs. Georgia

A bruised kidney is not expected to keep Alabama's Minkah Fitzpatrick out of Monday night’s National Championship game against Georgia.

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LSU, offensive coordinator Matt Canada agree to part ways after one season

Canada came to Baton Rouge after a successful one-year stint as the offensive coordinator at Pittsburgh.

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Amid four-team uproar, CFP director Bill Hancock says eight-team playoff 'not in the cards'

Bill Hancock confirmed that a switch to an eight-team playoff is not in the cards through the current 12-year College Football Playoff agreement.

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College football rankings: SN's pre-preseason top 25 for 2018

Sporting News dishes out its first college football top 25 rankings for the 2018 season.

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Ranking Nick Saban's former assistants: Is Kirby Smart or Jimbo Fisher No. 1?

Nick Saban's coaching tree boasts some of the best and brightest minds in college football, including Georgia's Kirby Smart. But who's the best?

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Ohio State to add Washington State DC Alex Grinch to staff, reports say

Considered a rising star, Grinch reportedly turned down more lucrative offers to coach with the Buckeyes' Urban Meyer.

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Georgia could join this list of teams that clinched national title in home state

Georgia would be the 15th team to win a national championship in its home state if it beats Alabama in Atlanta. What were the others?

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Atlanta asks fans to leave guns at home when Donald Trump attends Alabama-Georgia game

President Donald Trump will attend the College Football Playoff championship Monday in Atlanta.

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Alabama vs. Georgia predictions: SN picks the College Football Playoff winner

Sporting News' college football staff picks the winner of the College Football Playoff championship game between Alabama and Georgia.

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UConn OC Rhett Lashlee to take over same position at SMU

UConn's offensive coordinator has reportedly accepted the position as SMU's next football coach.

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Alabama vs. Georgia: Five numbers that will decide College Football Playoff championship

Georgia and Alabama are similar teams; here are the numbers that will make the difference in the College Football Playoff championship.

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Nick Saban, Bill Belichick and the Alabama, Patriots dynasties that (still) won't stop

Nick Saban and Bill Belichick could sweep the college football and NFL titles this year. And if not this year, they'll be right back at it in 2018-19.

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Report: Rich Rodriguez's former assistant claims coach grabbed penis in front of her

Rich Rodriguez's former assistant claims the recently fired Arizona football coach made unwanted sexual advances toward her and forced her to cover up his extramarital affair.

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UCF's national title claims won't move Group of 5 any closer to Playoff

UCF won't move any closer to a College Football Playoff spot with its claims for an eight-team expansion, but we have a few solutions for the Group of 5.

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LSU pays steep price ($2.5M!) to retain DC Dave Aranda, report says

LSU and defensive coordinator Dave Aranda reached an agreement for a reported four-year contract worth $2.5 million annually.

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UCF coaches to receive national championship bonus

The undefeated Knights are putting their money where their mouth is, paying Scott Frost’s coaching staff their contract bonuses for winning a national championship.

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UCF to parade through Disney World as part of 'championship tour'

Central Florida finished the season undefeated, and have taken it upon themselves to act as national champions.

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President Trump to attend Alabama-Georgia national championship game

Trump will be hosted by Nick Ayers, who serves as Vice President Mike Pence’s chief of staff.

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Mike Leach reveals why he was mum on QB Luke Falk's injury

Mike Leach is never one to talk about injuries, but he has a pretty sound explanation as to why he didn't reveal Luke Falk's injury.

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UCF will hang national championship banner following perfect season

Alabama and Georgia will play in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, but Central Florida is claiming the 2017 title.

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Alabama's Nick Saban unhappy about CFP scheduling

Saban said the one-week turnaround isn't enough time for teams to prepare.

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Marshall football player left paralyzed after New Year's Eve shooting

Defensive tackle Larry Aaron was found at a New Year's Eve party with a gunshot in his back and his mother later said he was paralyzed.

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Ranking the best college football teams to never win it all, from BCS to CFP

Sporting News takes a closer look at the best college football teams that didn't win the national title.

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Arizona fires coach Rich Rodriguez; sexual harassment investigation plays role

Rodriguez spent six seasons at Arizona, posting a 43-35 record there.

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

The coaching carousel is in motion. The total of coaching changes after 2017 is up to 21, and there are more on the way.

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Bill Snyder reportedly informs staff he will return next season

Snyder has coached 26 seasons at Kansas State, but health concerns threw his career in question.

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Georgia fans causing CFP title game tickets to skyrocket

Due to UGA's proximity to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, fans flooded ticketing sites after the Bulldogs' Rose Bowl win.

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College Football Playoff championship: Date, location, odds for national title game

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

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Alabama DB Tony Brown thanks Dabo Swinney for 'ammunition'

Brown said Swinney disrespected his team by voting the Buckeyes No. 4 and the Crimson Tide No. 5 in the final coaches' poll.

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Scott Frost, 20 years after leading Nebraska to title, returns to lead Huskers once again

Scott Frost begins his new job at Nebraska full time 20 years to the day he led the Huskers to their last national championship under Tom Osborne.

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Bowl winners and losers: SEC wins big with Alabama-Georgia title game

Sporting News dishes out the winners and losers from the 2017-18 bowl season, which included College Football Playoff winners Georgia and Alabama.

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Afernee Jennings injury update: Alabama LB to have MRI on knee

Jennings registered five tackles, including a game-high three tackles for loss and a sack Monday against Clemson.

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College Football Playoff championship: Alabama opens as four-point favorite over Georgia

Alabama is accustomed to this position, as it’s been favored in 110 of its last 111 games.

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Scott Frost takes parting shot at CFP selection committee's 'conscious' UCF snub

UCF's coach describes what he saw as a "conscious effort" to keep his unbeaten team from being part of the College Football Playoff..

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In crushing Clemson, Alabama proved it was the right choice for College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff committee was harshly criticized for giving Alabama a fourth consecutive berth. Those criticisms seem less applicable after the Tide's demolition of Clemson in the Sugar Bowl.

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Georgia LB Davin Bellamy tells Baker Mayfield to 'humble yourself'

Georgia linebacker Davin Bellamy doesn't like how Baker Mayfield carries himself.

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Oklahoma's championship performance wasn't enough in resurgent Georgia win

Oklahoma put up a championship performance on offense. But it wasn't enough in the wake of Georgia.

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National championship game ticket prices skyrocket following Georgia's Rose Bowl win

Next week's College Football Playoff championship will take place at Mercedes Benz Stadium, about 70 miles from the University of Georgia, making it a virtual home game for the Bulldogs.

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Crimson Tide defense delivers emphatic knockout in Clemson-Alabama III

Alabama's defense dominated the third installment of the rivalry with Clemson at the Sugar Bowl, and Nick Saban is in position for a national title.

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Three takeaways from Alabama's Sugar Bowl win over Clemson

Alabama relied on its defense and smash-mouth offense to advance to a third consecutive title game with a Sugar Bowl win over Clemson.

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Watch Nick Saban get trucked by Alabama QB Jalen Hurts

The Alabama coach was looking down the field when quarterback Jalen Hurts accidentally ran into him on the sideline.

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300-pound Alabama DT Da'Ron Payne scores big boy touchdown

Alabama defensive tackle Da'Ron Payne, who weighs 319 pounds, scored a one-yard touchdown in the third quarter of the Crimson Tide's College Football Playoff game against Clemson.

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Georgia's Davin Bellamy tells Baker Mayfield to 'humble yourself' after Rose Bowl

The Georgia linebacker had some words for Baker Mayfield after the Rose Bowl.

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Dabo Swinney sprinkled 'secret mojo' grass on the field at the Superdome

Dabo Swinney was filmed sprinkling grass onto the field at the Superdome before Clemson's College Football Playoff game in the Sugar Bowl against Alabama.

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Georgia, Oklahoma elevate playoff to perfect place in two-OT Rose Bowl classic

Georgia and Oklahoma played the perfect game in the perfect place, and it took the four-team College Football Playoff to the next level at the perfect time.

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Watch: Kirby Smart appears to drop MF-bomb after Georgia wins Rose Bowl

The Georgia coach let four hours of emotion out after his team defeated Oklahoma in double overtime in the College Football Playoff.

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Three takeaways from Georgia's Rose Bowl overtime win

Georgia is headed to the College Football Playoff national championship after a 54-48 overtime win over Oklahoma in the Rose Bowl.

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College Football Playoff 2018: Alabama reportedly will give Tua Tagovailoa snaps vs. Clemson

The Crimson Tide reportedly will be going with two quarterbacks against the Tigers in the Sugar Bowl.

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Alabama vs. Clemson: Live updates, scores from Sugar Bowl Game

Sporting News will be providing live updates throughout the Sugar Bowl.

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Baker Mayfield catches touchdown pass on trick play during Rose Bowl

Baker Mayfield caught a touchdown pass on a trick play during the second quarter of the Rose Bowl.

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UCF's athletic director crowns team as national champs after undefeated season

UCF athletic director Danny White crowned the Knights as national champions on Monday, after Scott Frost's team completed a 13-0 season, with a 34-27 win over Auburn in the Peach Bowl.

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UCF's Peach Bowl win represents powerful closing argument for Group of 5

Scott Frost's Knights are the lone perfect team in the FBS this season. How will that affect the Group of 5's standing in future playoff discussions?

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Jim Harbaugh must fix Michigan offense for pivotal 2018 after Outback Bowl meltdown

Michigan's offense hit a full-fledged meltdown in the Outback Bowl, and there are no easy fixes heading into a pivotal fourth season.

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Three takeaways from UCF's Peach Bowl win over Auburn

Central Florida sent head coach Scott Frost out victorious with a 34-27 win over Auburn in the Peach Bowl.

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Baker Mayfield upset UGA WRs by running pregame routes in their end zone

Ahead of Monday's College Football Playoff semifinal game against No. 3 Georgia, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield upset UGA's wide receivers by running routes and catching passes in front of the Bulldogs' tunnel.

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Georgia vs. Oklahoma: Live updates, scores from Rose Bowl Game

Follow along live as Sporting News provides updates from the Rose Bowl Game matchup between Georgia and Oklahoma.

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Big Ten falls short of perfection, but flexes muscle for 2018 playoff discussions

The Big Ten fell just short of bowl perfection with Michigan's loss. But the conference's performance as a whole will go a long way in the 2018 College Football Playoff discussion.

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Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl: Score, results, highlights from UCF vs. Auburn

The UCF look to finish an unbeaten season, but face a tough Auburn opponent in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.

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