Art Briles, Ken Starr collected nearly $20M combined from Baylor after sexual assault scandal

Former football coach Art Briles received $15.1 million from the school while former president Ken Starr got $4.52 million.

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Auburn WR Will Hastings undergoes surgery on torn ACL, report says

Hastings is expected to miss the rest of spring training and the senior could miss the entire 2018 season.

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David Shula hired as assistant at alma mater Dartmouth

Head coach Buddy Teevens and Shula played together on Dartmouth’s 1978 Ivy League title team.

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USC QB competition: Sizing up Matt Fink, Jack Sears and JT Daniels

USC has the unenviable task of replacing Sam Darnold in 2018. So who steps up to take the mantle?

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Four Texas Tech players arrested, including QB Jett Duffey

Four Texas Tech players were booked into the Lubbock County Jail on charges of criminal mischief.

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Georgia fired equipment manager early in hidden shower-cam investigation

James Kevin Purvis, who had worked in the football program since 2006, was arrested Friday on felony drug and eavesdropping charges.

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Alabama, Notre Dame negotiating future home-and-home series, per report

Two of college football's most storied programs are reportedly negotiating a home-and-home series, according to a report.

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March Madness 2018: Lowest seeds to reach Final Four

Low seeds have a history of sneaking into the Final Four. SN has you covered with how many low seeds have made it and what teams they are.

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Former AD John Currie's final days at Tennessee rife with chaos, discord, per public records

A public records request shows John Currie's final days as AD at Tennessee were anything but orderly.

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Tennessee coaching search timeline: A series of wild events from Butch Jones to Jeremy Pruitt

How bad has the Tennessee coaching search spiraled out of control? Here is a closer look at the bungled coaching search from top to bottom.

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Tennessee's Greg Schiano debacle magnifies dysfunction, discord in program

Tennessee's coaching search took a series of bizarre turns Sunday, and it ended with a disaster involving Greg Schiano. So what comes next?

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Tua Tagovailoa's injury allows Nick Saban to 'Process' Alabama QB battle properly

Tua Tagovailoa's injury might just be a blessing in disguise for Nick Saban as he manages the quarterback situation at Alabama.

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5-star ATH Isaiah Williams commits to Illinois

The five-star athlete from St. Louis is the biggest commitment of the Lovie Smith era at Illinois.

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What's next for Jalen Hurts at Alabama after advent of Tua Tagovailoa?

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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Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa has broken index finger, father says

The hero of the 2017 College Football Playoff national championship game has a broken index finger, his father has said.

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Tennessee, former AD reach $2.5M settlement

Former athletic director John Currie reached a settlement with Tennessee Thursday and will be paid $2.5 million.

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Alabama's Nick Saban 'ain't slowing down,' could coach another decade, Lane Kiffin says

FAU coach Lane Kiffin says his former boss' commitment to physical fitness will allow him to make the call on when he wants to stop working.

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2018 ACC spring football schedule: practice start dates, game times, where to watch

Here's everything you need to know to catch your favorite ACC squad's spring game.

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2018 Big Ten spring football schedule: practice start dates, game times, where to watch

Big Ten spring football is in full swing. SN has you covered with practice start dates, game times and where to watch the preseason college football action.

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2018 Big 12 spring football schedule: practice start dates, game times, where to watch

Big 12 spring football is in full swing. SN has you covered with practice start dates, game times and where to watch the preseason college football action.

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2018 Pac-12 spring football schedule: Practice start dates, game times, where to watch

Here's everything you need to know to catch your favorite Pac-12 squad's spring game.

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Texas QB competition: Sizing up Sam Ehlinger vs. Shane Buechele

Who has the edge in Texas' quarterback battle between Sam Ehlinger and Shane Buechele? That will be on second-year coach Tom Herman to figure out.

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2018 SEC spring football schedule: practice start dates, game times, where to watch

Everything you need to know to catch your favorite SEC squad's spring game.

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Butch Jones OK’d to be Alabama football 'intern'

Jones is joining the Alabama coaching staff in an off-field capacity as "an intern, an analyst," Nick Saban announced Tuesday.

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Alabama QB recruit Gardner Minshew changes commitment to Washington State

Gardner Minshew, a graduate transfer quarterback who started at East Carolina, is headed west after initially committing to the Crimson Tide.

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Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa suffers injury on first day of practice

Tua Tagovailoa helped lead the Crimson Tide to a comeback victory in the national championship game over Georgia.

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Florida State QB competition: Sizing up James Blackman vs. Deondre Francois

New FSU coach Willie Taggart has a tough decision to make at quarterback in his first year in Tallahassee. Will he go with Deondre Francois or James Blackman?

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FSU coach Willie Taggart: Deondre Francois still rehabbing, QB position unsettled

Willie Taggart hasn't named a No. 1 quarterback, even though former starter Deondre Francois (knee) is expected to be healthy by the fall.

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Tennessee's Rashaan Gaulden says he gave finger to Tide fans because 'I hate Alabama'

Even though his playing days at Tennessee are over, Rashaan Gaulden is still explaining the two-fingered salute he gave to Alabama last season.

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Alabama, UCF ADs trade Twitter zingers over football national championships

What? You thought the debate over whether Alabama or UCF is the true national champ was over? Not when the ADs are tweeting about it.

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Central Florida hints at national title snub after UMBC upset

The Knights congratulated the Retrievers for their upset over Virginia, while UMBC congratulated UCF for its "national title."

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Former Navy football player Caleb King dies in fighter jet crash

King was an inside linebacker and key special teams contribugtor for the Midshipmen from 2009-11, appearing in 38 games over three seasons.

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Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy offers to pay for improved school protection in Stillwater

Gundy said he was willing to do "whatever it takes" to improve the security of the Stillwater Public Schools.

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Baylor coach Matt Rhule confirms players 'separated' from team amid sexual assault investigation

McLennan County prosecutors are investigating a report of sexual assault involving football players and members of Baylor’s equestrian team.

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LSU DB Kristian Fulton, former five-star recruit, fighting two-year NCAA ban

The NCAA has suspended Fulton for two years under its drug-testing policy, but his appeal is based on questioning the handling of a sample.

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Texas gets commitment from 5-star WR Jordan Whittington

The five-star wide receiver made his announcement via Twitter on Saturday.

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Alabama, Nebraska lead top 10 must-see spring games for 2018

Quarterback races and coaching debuts make for the top 10 spring games of 2018. Alabama and Nebraska lead the way heading into April.

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Alabama's Jalen Hurts gets last laugh honoring bet against Charles Barkley

Jalen Hurts honored his bet that he'd wear an Auburn jersey on campus if Alabama lost the Iron Bowl. But he still got the last laugh against Charles Barkley.

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Notre Dame QB competition: Sizing up Brandon Wimbush vs. Ian Book

A look at the Notre Dame quarterback competition heading into the 2018 season between Brandon Wimbush and Ian Book: Who starts for the Irish?

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NCAA surpasses $1 billion mark in annual revenue for the first time

Although the association has come close in recent years, the NCAA reached $1.1 billion in revenue during its 2017 fiscal year.

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Urban Meyer's challenge remains the same at Ohio State — for players and coaches

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer is working with a loaded coaching staff in 2018, and that should keep the Buckeyes focused in their Big Ten title defense.

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USC WR Joseph Lewis faces five misdemeanor domestic violence charges

The former five-star prospect was arrested on Feb. 12 and now faces several charges relating to domestic violence.

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Auburn players at Combine say Alabama is national champion, not UCF

Auburn sided with rival Alabama on college football's national championship debate.

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Clemson QB competition: Sizing up Kelly Bryant, Trevor Lawrence, Hunter Johnson

Clemson has a decision to make at the quarterback position in 2018 — one that could affect the outcome of their season.

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Alabama will reportedly hire Butch Jones as offensive analyst

Butch Jones will reportedly be hired as an offensive analyst for the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2018.

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For deserving seniors, showcase offers shot at scholarships

The four NFF High School Showcases held throughout the country present deserving graduating seniors one final opportunity to play college football.

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18 early predictions for 2018 college football season

With spring football coming, Sporting News looks at the big games, big names, Heisman and Playoff hype that's coming.

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Rice DE Blain Padgett found dead in apartment

The cause of death has not been determined for the 21-year-old defensive end.

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Lane Kiffin checks out potential coaches' wives to make sure they're good recruiters

Lane Kiffin makes sure potential coaches' wives are attractive to see if the man knows how to recruit.

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Nick Saban: QBs Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa both might have roles

Saban said Hurts, the full-time starter the past two seasons, and Tagovailoa, hero of the national championship game, might share QB duty.

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College football top-25 season previews: What to expect from each team in 2018

Here's everything you need to know about every college football team in Sporting News' way-too-early top 25 poll.

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Alabama football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Alabama will be a favorite to reach a fifth consecutive College Football Playoff in 2018. But the Tide have several holes to fill and one of the most intriguing quarterback battles in college football.

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Tennessee lands former Stanford starting QB Keller Chryst

The Vols are expected to shift from a spread offense to a more pro-style, power-run scheme, the type that Chryst ran at Stanford.

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Michigan QB competition: Sizing up Shea Patterson, Brandon Peters, Dylan McCaffrey

Michigan's quarterback competition will help define Jim Harbaugh's fourth year in Ann Arbor. Sporting News breaks down the competition and what to expect this spring.

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Clemson football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Clemson is looking for a fourth straight ACC championship, not to mention another trip to the College Football Playoff. Who'll lead the way in 2018?

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