Alabama QBs Tua Tagovailoa, Jalen Hurts to play in opener vs. Louisville, Nick Saban says

ESPN reported that Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said both quarterbacks would see time vs. the Cardinals.

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Georgia, Clemson to renew rivalry in 2024 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game

Clemson and Georgia will renew their rivalry when they will kick off the 2024 season in Atlanta in the Chick-fil-A game.

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Urban Meyer releases statement to clarify suspension after Ohio State investigation

Meyer clarified Friday he "was not suspended because (he) knew about or condoned Zach Smith's alleged domestic abuse."

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College football Week 1 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more

We look at the Big Ten's chances to land a Heisman winner, Alabama-Louisville and the nation's longest winning streak in our Week 1 primer.

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Wilton Speight named UCLA starting QB; Chip Kelly goes with Michigan transfer

Speight played three seasons in Ann Arbor before transferring to Westwood as a graduate student.

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Zach Smith calls Ohio State 'spineless' over firing, Urban Meyer suspension

Ohio State assistant coach Zach Smith again broke his silence Thursday in an interview with USA Today.

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Michigan's Karan Higdon, Chris Evans extend leadership to exciting new places

Michigan's running back tandem of Chris Evans and Karan Higdon continues to shine with their organizations off the field.

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DirecTV Week 1 College Football Schedule

College football is here, and here's the Week 1 DirecTV schedule with dates, times, channel and minimum package needed to watch.

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Like it or not, neutral-site blockbusters like Washington-Auburn are good for game

Auburn-Washington is the next top-10 neutral-site blockbuster, a trend in college football that is here to stay.

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How Tua Tagovailoa's, McKenzie Milton's Hawaii roots prepped them for college success

Here's how Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa and UCF's McKenzie Milton — both quarterbacks from Hawaii — kickstarted their college football success.

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Police report details alleged abuse by former Ohio State assistant Zach Smith

Courtney Smith claimed Ohio State sent an attorney to discourage her from reporting a previous incident of alleged abuse.

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College football's guaranteed games will pay out more than $175M this season

This weekend's two featured top-25 matchups will bring in more than $50 million combined for the four participating schools.

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From Howard to Rocket, Michigan-Notre Dame series has great moments

Notre Dame and Michigan will play for the 42nd time Saturday and the two teams have plenty of memorable moments, from Desmond Howards 'The Catch' to Rocket Ismail's two kickoff returns in 1989. SN's Bill Bender looks at the 10 best.

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Texas coach Tom Herman was with Zach Smith at strip club in 2014, Ohio State confirms

Ohio State admitted that when Tom Herman was with the school, he accompanied Zach Smith to a strip club on a recruiting trip in 2014.

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Michigan-Notre Dame will matter on Saturday, but needs to matter in November, too

The Michigan-Notre Dame rivalry will always have significance, but will this year's installment be a key piece of the College Football Playoff puzzle?

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Michigan at Notre Dame: Betting trends, trends to watch, prediction

Sporting News spots the betting trends, stats and things to watch in the showdown between Michigan and Notre Dame in South Bend.

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College football's must-follow Twitter accounts for 2018 season

The best media outlets, personalities, players and coaches that every college football fan should follow on Twitter.

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Joe Burrow named LSU starting quarterback against Miami

LSU has named Joe Burrow its starting quarterback for its season opener against Miami.

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Maryland loses top athletics spokesman as football investigations continue

Zack Bolno has taken a job at George Mason as the Jordan McNair investigation continues at Maryland.

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Four families filing lawsuit against NCAA for wrongful deaths of ex-football players

The families of ex-NCAA football players claim their loved ones suffered brain damage due to concussions and being hit during their careers.

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Kirk Herbstreit endorses six-team College Football Playoff

Kirk Herbstreit explains to Sporting News why he favors a six-team College Football Playoff in the future.

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College football Week 1 picks against the spread for every Top 25 matchup

Week 1 features several loaded matchups, starting with a classic showdown. Sporting News offers its against the spread for the Top 25

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College football Week 1 picks against the spread for every top 25 matchup

Week 1 features several loaded matchups, starting with a classic showdown. Sporting News offers its against the spread for the Top 25

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College football picks, Week 1: Auburn, Washington clash in Playoff-type game

Sporting News has picks for Week 1 of college football action, including a game with massive Playoff implications in Washington vs. Auburn

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Tom Herman unconcerned with 'Texas is back' expectations in 2018

Tom Herman has heard the 'Texas is Back' expectations for some time now, but he only cares about the opinions in his program.

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Mississippi State QB Nick Fitzgerald suspended for season opener

Bulldogs coach Joe Moorhead said the QB will sit out after violating team rules in March.

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Tarik Black injury update: Michigan WR out for 'some weeks'

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh didn't give a definite date for Black's return, but he will miss significant time with a fractured right foot.

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18 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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Ranking college football's best uniforms ahead of 2018 season

College football is all about tradition, and that includes uniforms. Sporting News ranks the 15 best threads heading into the 2018 season.

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Kelly Bryant gets nod as Clemson’s starting QB over Trevor Lawrence

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has said the starter for the season opener against Furman isn’t locked into the role for the season.

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USC freshman JT Daniels wins QB competition

Daniels becomes just the second USC true freshman to start a season opener at quarterback.

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Ranking Alabama's eight neutral site openers under Nick Saban

There's nothing neutral about Alabama's Week 1 blowouts.

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College football Week 1 TV schedule, coverage for Top 25 games

A look at the Top 25 schedule, including dates, times, television and betting odds.

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FSU names Deondre Francois starting QB against Virginia Tech

Deondre Francois is a starter once more. He'll take the first snap against Virginia Tech in a Labor Day matchup.

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Beyonce, Jay-Z concert ruins South Carolina's football field

South Carolina's football field will have to be replaced after Beyonce and Jay-Z's tour stopped at Williams-Brice Stadium.

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Michigan wide receiver Tarik Black suffers foot injury, could miss game vs. Notre Dame

There is no set timeline for Black's return, which means he's in danger of missing Saturday's season-opener against Notre Dame.

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Nebraska announces freshman Adrian Martinez will be starting QB

Martinez won the job over Tristan Gebbia, marking the first time a true freshman has opened as the starting QB for Nebraska.

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Eight Rutgers football players arrested in connection to credit card scam

After a four-month long investigation, eight Rutgers players were arrested Wednesday in connection to a credit card scam upwards of $11K.

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Big 12 predictions: Conference picks, sleepers, big games and Heisman hopefuls for 2018

Does the Big 12 have a power vacuum in 2018, or is it still Oklahoma and everyone else? Our predictions for this season:

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SEC predictions: Conference picks, sleepers, big games and Heisman hopefuls for 2018

The SEC in 2017 put both Alabama and Georgia in the College Football Playoff. Are they destined for another meeting this year?

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Pac-12 predictions: Conference picks, sleepers, big games and Heisman hopefuls for 2018

What does the Pac-12 have to do to get back in the College Football Playoff in 2018?

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Big Ten predictions: Conference picks, sleepers, big games and Heisman hopefuls for 2018

Sporting News makes its 2018 predictions for the Big Ten Conference. Ohio State enters as the favorite, but Wisconsin, Michigan, Michigan State and Penn State can all challenge as well.

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ACC predictions: Conference picks, sleepers, big games and Heisman hopefuls for 2018

Sporting News takes an in-depth look at the ACC in 2018. Will anybody have a chance to dethrone Clemson in its bid for a four-peat?

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College football 2018: 50 tweets we guarantee you'll see Week 1

We look at some the things you're guaranteed to see on social media during Week 1 of the college football season, from Tua to Texas. It's going to be fun.

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College football's best Week 1 games: Can anything top Michigan-Notre Dame?

We break down the 12 best games of college football's opening weekend. A classic Midwest rivalry leads the list.

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Ohio State's Urban Meyer apologizes to Courtney Smith

Urban Meyer issued another apology Friday, addressing criticism that came in the days following his original apology Wednesday.

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Indiana suspends running back Morgan Ellison indefinitely

The Hoosiers did not reveal details or reason for the suspension, but he will not be able to participate in any football-related activities.

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OSU's Urban Meyer mess a product of college sports' code of silence

Zach Smith's actions while employed at Ohio State imperiled not only himself and Urban Meyer, but his fellow coaches and staff members. Why did no one speak out?

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Former Maryland AD used school funds to hire lawyer for athletes accused of sexual misconduct, report says

Anderson resigned as Maryland athletic director in April after a six-month “professional development sabbatical.”

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Ohio State still hasn't offered whole truth after month-long Urban Meyer circus

Ohio State's Wednesday news conference and findings only muddied the water surrounding the university's investigation into football coach Urban Meyer.

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Ohio State investigation: Comparing Urban Meyer's, players' suspensions

Ohio State has suspended Urban Meyer three games in the wake of a domestic abuse scandal involving a former member of his staff. How does it compare to suspensions levied against players?

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Urban Meyer suspension: College football observers question Ohio State's decision

Urban Meyer's three-game suspension sparked plenty of debate in the college football world.

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Texas A&M turned down Texas offer of home-and-home, per report

Texas A&M athletic director Scott Woodward reportedly turned down an offer from Texas for a home-and-home series in 2022-23.

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Urban Meyer deleted texts before handing over phone, OSU investigation finds

Ohio State's summary of findings found that Urban Meyer had deleted old texts between himself and Zach Smith prior to handing his phone to investigators.

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Urban Meyer, Gene Smith fail on most important issue of Ohio State investigation

Football coach Urban Meyer and athletic director Gene Smith exit Ohio State's investigation with suspensions. But they failed utterly in their chance to speak out against domestic violence.

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Ohio State suspends Urban Meyer for three games after domestic abuse scandal

Meyer will be suspended without pay through Sept. 2 and for the Buckeyes' first three games of the season.

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Oklahoma announces Kyler Murray as starting QB against FAU

Oklahoma on Wednesday announced Kyler Murray as the Sooners' starter at quarterback. He takes over an offense for the first time since 2015 at Texas A&M.

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USC quarterback competition continues down to Week 1 wire

The quarterback competition is between redshirt freshman Jack Sears, redshirt sophomore Matt Fink and true freshman JT Daniels.

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Former linebacker alleges Texas A&M football committed NCAA violations

A former Aggies linebacker Santino Marchiol revealed possible NCAA allegations in his transfer request from the school

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Texas Tech running back Da'Leon Ward arrested on theft charge

Da'Leon Ward was expected to see plenty of snaps, and possibly start, for the Red Raiders this season.

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'Changing the Narrative': Sirius XM radio host Rachel Baribeau backs up words with activism

Sirius XM radio host Rachel Baribeau continues to spread a positive message through the "Changing the Narrative" movement.

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Suspended LSU lineman Ed Ingram was arrested on sexual assault charges, police confirm

Ingram, who started 12 of 13 games as a true freshman in 2017, was arrested Aug. 2 by Dallas County sheriffs in Texas.

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Jordan McNair’s father supports Maryland president in statement

Maryland president Wallace D. Loh has come under fire for his handling of the offensive lineman's death in June from heatstroke.

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Urban Meyer investigation: Trustees likely to recommend suspension, report says

The Ohio State coach has been on administrative leave since Aug. 1 while the university investigates his actions and decides his fate.

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Let's predict every college football bowl game and Playoff matchup for 2018-19

Sporting News' projections for the 2018-19 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.

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Louisville assistant arrested on DUI charges

Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino said in a statement tight ends coach Chris Klenakis was “placed on an administrative leave of absence."

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Sophomore Sam Ehlinger named Texas' starting QB

Ehlinger will start over junior Shane Buechele in the Longhorns' opener Sept. 1 against Maryland "barring any sort of catastrophe."

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Urban Meyer and Zach Smith: A timeline of key events in abuse scandal

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer's professional relationship with Zach Smith has come under fire since the latter was revealed to be an alleged domestic abuser.

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Shea Patterson to start at QB for Michigan vs. Notre Dame

The Ole Miss transfer got the call from coach Jim Harbaugh for the opener.

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AP Poll: Wisconsin tops Big Ten, but championship path still runs through East

Wisconsin enters the 2018 preseason AP Poll as the No. 4 team, its highest ranking since the 2000 season. But the Big Ten title always runs through Ohio State.

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Alabama No. 1 in preseason Coaches Poll

The defending national champions remain at the top entering the new season.

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AP releases preseason top 25 poll: Alabama on top, but Georgia closing in

The AP has released its top 25 preseason poll. The Tide are on top again, but they have some competition from fellow SEC teams.

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Maryland football players to honor Jordan McNair this season and beyond

Maryland football players will wear No. 79 helmet decals this season and plan to create a scholarship in late teammate Jordan McNair's name.

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West Virginia fan day postponed over players’ hand, foot and mouth disease

The university didn’t reveal which players contracted the highly contagious viral infection.

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Preseason AP No. 1 vs. national champion: Alabama gets fourth chance under Nick Saban

History is not on Alabama's side as the preseason No. 1. Here's a look at all the top-ranked teams entering the season since 2000, and where they ended up.

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11 AP preseason No. 1 teams that won national championship

Ten schools opened the AP preseason poll at No. 1 and went on to win the AP national championship. Here's a look at those schools.

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Starting Wisconsin WR Quintez Cephus announces leave

Cephus said he was going to focus on clearing his name after he was hit with "unspecified charges."

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Georgia freshman running back Zamir White tears ACL in scrimmage, report says

White was the top running back and No. 9 overall player in the 247Sports 2018 composite recruiting rankings.

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Alabama linebacker Chris Allen out for season, Nick Saban says

Alabama will be without linebacker Chris Allen this season.

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LSU suspends WR Drake Davis indefinitely after arrest

WR Drake Davis allegedly committed battery on his girlfriend multiple times in April and June, according to a police report.

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College football 2018: Preseason rankings, bowl projections, All-Americans and more

Sporting News wants you to be prepared for the 2018 college football season. From playoff picks to All-Americans and everything in between, here is what's coming this season.

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New Zach Smith allegations: Sex with ex-OSU staffer, nude White House photos

Several lewd allegations involving former Ohio State receivers coach Zach Smith, who's a focal point of an ongoing investigation involving head coach Urban Meyer, have emerged.

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Big Ten coaches must live up to conference standard, or more embarrassments will follow

The Big Ten has suffered scandal after scandal — embarrassment after embarrassment — this decade. The common factor? Its coaches.

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Urban Meyer investigation 'will be finished when it's finished,' Ohio State president says

Ohio State president Michael Drake said Sunday is not a hard deadline for a decision to be made on Meyer's future.

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Ohio State football team attends Beyonce, Jay-Z concert

The team was surprised with tickets from acting head coach Ryan Day after Thursday's practice, and he let the Buckeyes skip out on meetings.

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Alabama athletics announces capital initiative 'The Crimson Standard'

Alabama launches The Crimson Standard, a capital initiative for to renovate and add to existing facilities.

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LOOK: Notre Dame reveals Yankees-themed uniforms for Shamrock Series

The special uniforms will be worn when Notre Dame plays Syracuse on Nov. 17 at Yankee Stadium as part of the Shamrock Series.

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Jordan McNair's parents speak out against DJ Durkin: 'He should be fired'

"He shouldn't be able to work with anybody else's kid," Jordan McNair's father, Martin, said of Maryland coach DJ Durkin.

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Breaking down college football's best games for 2018, week by week

Sporting News breaks down college football's best games of the 2018 season, week by week — with a unique twist.

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TCU loses star DT Ross Blacklock for season with Achilles injury, report says

A freshman All-American, Blacklock had 27 tackles, 6 1/2 for losses, and two sacks for a TCU defense that was the Big 12's best in 2017.

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Meet Justin Flowe, the 'Babyman' who'll be college football's next big linebacker

Upland High School linebacker Justin Flowe has been delivering the big hit since his days in the Snoop Youth Football League. Watch out for "Babyman" in the near future.

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Colorado State coach Mike Bobo being treated for peripheral neuropathy

Doctors advised admitting Bobo to the hospital after the Rams’ second fall scrimmage Saturday when he experienced numbness in his feet.

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Maryland trustees will reportedly meet to discuss 'removal, resignation' related to Jordan McNair's death

Maryland's Board of Trustees will hold a special closed meeting Friday to discuss “removal, resignation" and other matters, report says.

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Former Michigan S Jabrill Peppers says DJ Durkin used 'bully coaching' style

Durkin was Michigan's defensive coordinator when Peppers was a Wolverine.

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LSU QBs Lowell Narcisse, Justin McMillan to transfer

LSU quarterbacks Lowell Narcisse and Justin McMillan will transfer from the school, leaving Joe Burrow and Myles Brennan as the last to compete for the starting job.

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Ex-assistant Zach Smith met with Ohio State investigators, reports say

Smith's attorney Brad Koffel told USA Today his client "did not refuse to answer a single question."

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Ohio State recruiting unaffected by Urban Meyer investigation — for now

Urban Meyer is on paid administrative leave, but Ohio State recruits seemingly haven't wavered from their commitment to the coach. What's next for the Buckeyes on the recruiting trail?

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Maryland must show true leadership in dealing with DJ Durkin after Jordan McNair death

Maryland is set up to show true leadership as it pertains to DJ Durkin, Jordan McNair and the football team. It cannot fail in this regard again.

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Maryland fires strength coach; football coach DJ Durkin remains on leave

Maryland announced another investigation into its football program after a scathing ESPN report in the wake of player Jordan McNair's death.

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Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh says QB battle 'rages on'

The regular season starts in less than three weeks, but Jim Harbaugh said he has no clue who his starting quarterback will be.

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Colorado State coach Mike Bobo hospitalized, to undergo further tests

Doctors advised admitting Bobo to the hospital after the Rams’ second fall scrimmage Saturday when he experienced numbness in his feet.

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Jim Harbaugh says he doesn't anticipate any suspensions regarding sale of team-issued shoes

After news surfaced that Michigan athletes may have sold team-issued shoes, but according to Jim Harbaugh everything accounted for.

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Two more arrested in break-in at Nebraska coach Scott Frost's house

Three people have been arrested in the late-July break-in at the coach's home that was unoccupied while it was being renovated.

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Louisville's Dez Fitzpatrick says Cardinals WRs 'have the upper edge' against Bama

Louisville receiver Dez Fitzpatrick has the utmost confidence in Louisville's receivers when it comes to their impending matchup against Alabama's defensive backs.

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Former OSU coach Zach Smith arrested in 2013 on drunken driving charge

Smith was found guilty of physical control, a first-degree misdemeanor, after his operating a vehicle while intoxicated charge was amended.

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College football 2018: Picks for conference winners, bowls and Playoff games

A look at the college football predictions for the 2018 season. We take a conference-by-conference look, make bowl projections and pick our Playoff teams.

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DJ Durkin should be fired, attorney for late Maryland player's family says

Attorney Billy Murphy cited three reasons the Terrapins coach should be dismissed after offensive lineman Jordan McNair died.

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Will Muschamp defends DJ Durkin, attacks 'anonymous sources' from Maryland report

South Carolina coach Will Muschamp defended the character of Maryland coach DJ Durkin during a media availability session on Saturday.

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Texas coach Tom Herman denies any involvement in Ohio State probe

College football writer Brett McMurphy also said Herman was not his source in outing allegations against former OSU coach Zach Smith.

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Maryland places coach DJ Durkin on administrative leave amid reports of 'toxic culture'

The move comes less than a day after an ESPN report detailed a toxic environment following the recent death of Jordan McNair.

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Ohio State investigators to meet with Zach Smith next week amid Urban Meyer probe, report says

Ohio State fired Zach Smith in July amid domestic violence accusations from his ex-wife Courtney.

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Michigan, Cal, Marquette investigating potential sale of shoes, per report

Several schools — Michigan, Cal and Marquette — have confirmed North Carolina reached out to them after the school suspended football players for selling shoes.

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Report alleges Maryland football has 'toxic' culture based on 'fear and intimidation'

A former Maryland staff member told ESPN, "I would never, ever, ever allow my child to be coached there."

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Maryland places staffers on leave following story on death of lineman Jordan McNair

McNair reportedly had a temperature of 106 degrees at a local hospital after he collapsed during an outdoor workout in May.

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Disturbing details emerge on death of Maryland offensive lineman Jordan McNair

Jordan McNair reportedly had a temperature of 106 degrees at a local hospital after he collapsed during an outdoor workout in May.

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College Fantasy Football Rankings: Wide receiver

Brian McElfresh from CFBDynasty.com reveals the top of his wide receiver college fantasy rankings.

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College football rankings 2018: Alabama, Clemson top composite preseason Top 25 polls

With spring football in the rearview, Sporting News looks at the composite preseason top 25 rankings. Alabama and Clemson are on top once again.

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Kansas State gives Bill Snyder, 78, a five-year extension

Snyder's new contract will take him through the 2022 season and will expire when he's 83 years old.

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Urban Meyer can’t have contact with Ohio State players or be on campus, school says

Meyer has been banned from the university and is not allowed to communicate with players or members of the team's coaching staff.

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Ohio State investigators haven't talked to Zach Smith amid Urban Meyer probe, report says

Zach Smith's attorney said in a text message to USA Today the investigators plans have not been made to interview his client.

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Teenage girl charged in burglary of Nebraska coach Scott Frost's house

Frost, whose unoccupied home was burglarized over the weekend, initially reported that more than $165,000 in memorabilia was stolen.

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Florida State, LSU agree to two-game series, per report

Two college football powerhouses will play each other at neutral sites in consecutive seasons starting in 2022.

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Ohio State investigators talk with police about domestic violence calls

Police visited the home of Smith’s ex-wife, Courtney Smith, twice in the fall of 2015 to respond to complaints about domestic violence.

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College football 2018: Best, worst case for every top 25 team

Sporting News breaks down the best- and worst-case scenario for every team ranked in our preseason top 25. What's the best (or worst) that could happen?

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'Last Chance U' Season 4 to feature Independence Community College again

Netflix heads back to Kansas for a second season with Independence Community College. It will be the show's fourth season overall.

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'Last Chance U' player Isaiah Wright freed after plea deal in murder case, per report

Isaiah Wright had been jailed since September in connection with the July 2017 stabbing death of a man in Tennessee.

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Kansas freshman OL hospitalized after 'code red' trauma

Jacobi Lott was taken away in an ambulance after suffering a critical injury in practice.

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'Last Chance U': Players you never knew went to East Mississippi Community College

Plenty of big names have already come through "Last Chance U." Could more stars be born from Season 2 of Netflix's hit show?

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Where are the star players of Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U’ now?

Season 2 of "Last Chance U" is nearly here. Where are the players who helped make the Netflix show a hit?

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Don't blame NCAA for UNC football players' shoes suspensions

Don't blame no-longer-existent NCAA rules for North Carolina players selling shoes. Cost-of-attendance stipends and unlimited meals mean they didn't have to sell their shoes.

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Baylor denies report it’s considering self-imposed bowl ban

Baylor officials called a report published Tuesday indicating the university would impose a bowl ban "irresponsible" and "premature."

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College football's best Week 1 games: Can anything top Michigan-Notre Dame?

We break down the 12 best games of college football's opening weekend. A classic Midwest rivalry leads the list.

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USC adds offensive lineman who punched out official in JC game

Bernard Schirmer struck the official in the head, knocking him unconscious. The incident a year later was deemed an accident.

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Coaches explain how they'd react in Urban Meyer's situation

Sporting News reached out to three coaches and asked what they'd do if they were in Urban Meyer's shoes.

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Courtney Smith's attorney: Ohio State never contacted her about allegations

Courtney Smith's lawyer says OSU has not contacted her about her allegations that her ex-husband, former coach Zach Smith, assaulted her.

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'Last Chance U': Four NFL players you never knew went to ICC

Although its track record in the NFL isn't as extensive as East Mississippi's, Independence has fielded several player who made their marks on the NFL.

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Urban Meyer rally only distracts from real issue at heart of Ohio State investigation

The fan rally to support Urban Meyer on Monday may have good intentions — but got away from what Ohio State should do, putting more pressure on the university.

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Urban Meyer investigation: What's at risk for Ohio State, Buckeyes coach

Sporting News breaks down what's on the line with Ohio State football's ongoing domestic abuse scandal, which has Urban Meyer in the center of an investigation.

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UNC announces 13 players suspended for selling school-issued shoes

Thirteen players, including quarterback Chazz Surratt, will be sidelined for a portion of the season after they were caught selling shoes.

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Michigan State cornerback Josiah Scott sidelined two months by injury

A 5-10, 170-pounder from Hamilton, Ohio, he led the Spartans last season with 10 pass breakups and 12 passes defended in 2017.

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Five questions for Tua Tagovailoa, Jalen Hurts and Alabama QB battle

Who will win the starting job at Alabama? We take a closer look at the quarterback battle between Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts.

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'Mature' Will Grier more focused than ever to lead West Virginia in 2018

Will Grier is lightyears more mature now than he was as a freshman at Florida. He'll use that to spearhead West Virginia and vie for the Heisman Trophy in 2018.

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Urban Meyer probe expected to end within 14 days, Ohio State says

The investigation’s findings will be passed on to Ohio State president Michael V. Drake, who will make any decisions on Meyer's future.

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'Save Urban Meyer' petition has more than 26K signatures

Meyer is in danger of losing his job after allegations arose he knew that one of his coaches was accused of abuse.

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Urban Meyer and Zach Smith: A timeline of key events in abuse scandal

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer's professional relationship with Zach Smith has come under fire since the latter was revealed to be an alleged domestic abuser.

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Jalen Hurts' mom responds to critics after son voices frustration with Alabama's QB battle

"You have no idea what is and has been going on— and most likely, never will," Pamela Hurts wrote on Facebook.

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Ohio State fans speak out to support Urban Meyer, plan rally

As Ohio State investigates Meyer's actions, many fans in Buckeye Nation are voicing their support for the embattled coach.

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No winners will emerge from storm forming over Ohio State, Urban Meyer and Zach Smith

One thing is certain from Friday's turn of events regarding Ohio State, Urban Meyer and Zach Smith: No one is coming out of this a winner.

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Fired Ohio State assistant Zach Smith: 'I've never committed domestic abuse against her'

Smith, who was fired in July, told a radio station he "was not a good husband" but denied any physical abuse.

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Urban Meyer denies ignoring domestic violence incidents, but apologizes for comments on scandal

The Ohio State coach has been on paid leave since Wednesday as the university investigates allegations involving a former OSU assistant.

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Louisville receiver Jaylen Smith has emergency appendectomy

Smith, a preseason All-ACC selection, is expected to make a full recovery.

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Iowa State coach Matt Campbell addresses 'Buckeye-shaped elephant in the room' — sort of

The hot, young coach said he's "never going to talk about what's going on at other schools or other universities," including Ohio State.

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Kentucky defensive end Josh Paschal diagnosed with melanoma

The sophomore had skin lesions removed from his foot and further testing revealed the melanoma.

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Florida coach Dan Mullen's no-weapons policy has a gun loophole

"We live in a country where that's one of your rights," Mullen said Thursday of gun ownership.

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Ohio State football goes silent as fall practice opens without Urban Meyer

An group is investigating Meyer's knowledge and handling of allegations of domestic violence by former Buckeyes assistant Zach Smith.

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Urban Meyer's deal with Bob Evans restaurant chain suspended amid investigation

On Monday, Bob Evans revealed Urban Meyer would be in an ad as its "head breakfast coach." Two days later, Meyer was put on leave.

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Alabama No. 1 in preseason Coaches poll

The defending national champions remain at the top entering the new season.

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With Urban Meyer, Ohio State can't repeat mistake from Jim Tressel scandal

Ohio State's predicament with Urban Meyer has parallels with the one it faced with Jim Tressel. Will the school's leadership deliver the right message this time?

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Jay Paterno says Ohio State should 'wait for facts' regarding Urban Meyer

Jay Paterno said Ohio State should "wait for the facts" before it makes a decision on Urban Meyer.

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Art Briles hired by Italian team, 'jacked' about his return to football

Art Briles makes his return to football on the international stage nearly two years after he was let go from Baylor.

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Florida transfers Van Jefferson, Trevon Grimes eligible to play by NCAA

Van Jefferson previously spent two seasons at Ole Miss, while Trevon Grimes was with Ohio State last year.

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Texas A&M includes strict gender violence clause in coaching contracts

Texas A&M is taking strict measures to ensure it doesn’t find itself in an Ohio State or Baylor-type situation.

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Watch: Gainesville PD release video of finding AR-15 in Florida WR’s car

The video shows officers approaching Toney's car and one officer tells Toney, "You can't keep an AR in the car like that."

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Urban Meyer can only blame himself for poor priorities, leadership at Ohio State

Urban Meyer should have known better to keep Zach Smith on his Ohio State staff. It his placed his entire tenure in Columbus in jeopardy.

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Ohio State places Urban Meyer on paid administrative leave

Ohio State has placed Urban Meyer on paid administrative leave, part of the fallout resulting from alleged domestic abuse between former WRs coach Zach Smith and his wife, Courtney.

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College Football Playoff won't expand unless rest of bowl system fails

Watch for these factors in the coming years to see when — if — the College Football Playoff format finally changes.

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Urban Meyer knew about abusive Ohio State assistant, report says

Urban Meyer is entering his eighth season at Ohio State and boasts a 73-8 record as the head coach of the Buckeyes.

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