Maryland's reason for firing DJ Durkin on Wednesday was just as good as the reason the day before — or months before. It gets no credit for doing it late.
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Maryland's reason for firing DJ Durkin on Wednesday was just as good as the reason the day before — or months before. It gets no credit for doing it late.
Sporting News look a the coaching changes in the FBS in the 2018 college football season. How much turnaround will there be?
DJ Durkin's job appeared to be safe after being reinstated from administrative leave this week. That changed after university officials received heavy criticism for their decision.
Durkin's firing comes one day after the chair of the Maryland Board of Regents said he deserved another chance to coach the team.
Football coach DJ Durkin and athletic director Damon Evans were not fired, despite Jordan McNair's death and reports of an abusive culture.
Here's all the info you need to tune in to the clash between the Tide and Tigers.
Here's how each top-10 CFP rankings can make the Playoff, as well as who they'll need to root for — and against — to make the cut.
Ed Ingram, who has been suspended since Aug. 2, was indicted by a Texas grand jury after enough evidence was presented to go forward.
Penn State's Trace McSorley is among the finalists for the Campbell Trophy, also known as the "Academic Heisman."
Tua Tagovailoa is a unique force in college football right now. Here's how Alabama's superstar is redefining Nick Saban's dynasty and taking the rest of the country along for the ride.
The Wolverines' defense is one of the best in the nation, statistically speaking. But Michigan's season will depend on how it handles the Penn State test.
Some Terrapin players are speaking out against the school's decision to reinstate football coach DJ Durkin.
The SEC has four teams in the top 10 in the first College Football Playoff ranking, which will lead to more accusations of "SEC bias." Is that true?
Maryland is letting DJ Durkin try again, and the bar couldn't be any lower: Don't let a player die on your watch. No one in charge paid any serious consequences, so now the entire university is.
No. 1 Alabama will take on No. 3 LSU this weekend in what effectively could be an elimination game.
Izaia Bullock was charged with two counts of first-degree attempted murder and two counts of first-degree conspiracy to commit murder.
Meyer, who had brain surgery in 2014 to relieve fluid collection caused by a congenital arachnoid cyst, says the issue has flared up.
DJ Durkin was suspended indefinitely as Maryland investigated his role in a "toxic" locker room environment with the team.
Sporting News offers its Week 10 picks against the spread.
Sporting News offers its Week 10 picks against the spread for a huge slate of top-25 games.
Alabama-LSU is the biggest game of the week — and the season, potentially — but it's not the only huge matchup this week.
Riley didn't completely shut the door on coaching in the NFL.
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said he would be coming back next season after rumors swirled that he would step down at the end of the year.
Check out this week's full TV schedule for games involving top-25 teams.
Sporting News' Week 10 projections for the 2018 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.
Who took over the Longhorns' lofty position the Week 9 polls?
The College Football Playoff Race took several twists and turns on Saturday, which sets up a huge November for a dozen Playoff contenders.
Nov. 3 features eight great games that will piece together the College Football Playoff puzzle. Of course, that starts with the top-five showdown between LSU and Alabama.
The College Football Playoff debates are coming, and these five will consume the final month of the regular season.
Missouri would have beaten Kentucky had the Wildcats not been given one untimed down.
Tom Herman was understandably angry after learning a tough lesson in Texas' loss to Oklahoma State: This is no championship team.
Missouri would have beaten Kentucky had the Wildcats not been given one untimed down.
Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm was second-guessed and criticized after a rough outing against LSU two weeks ago. He quieted all of that in a productive day vs. the Gators.
The Big Ten West standings are even more muddled after Week 9. That means it's all on the East's top teams to get the conference into the College Football Playoff.
Bulldogs sophomore quarterback Jake Fromm passed for 240 yards and three touchdowns against a strong Gators pass defense.
It just takes one play, and for the Nittany Lions that play came in the form of a late pick that sealed the 30-24 victory over the Hawkeyes.
No, Mark Sanchez was not in at quarterback for the Horned Frogs.
Trace McSorley was never hurt in his previous 34 career starts.
Trace McSorley was never hurt in his previous 34 career starts.
Clemson dismantled Florida State on Saturday, affirming its status as the team most likely to challenge Alabama down the line.
Wake Forest running back Matt Colburn found a way to troll the Cardinals during Saturday's game vs. Louisville.
Check out all the scores and highlights from college football's Week 9 slate of games.
Clemson DL Christian Wilkins' touchdown Saturday against Florida State is the third of his career.
No. 9 Florida takes on No. 7 Georgia in one of the SEC's biggest and best rivalries at a neutral site at 3:30 p.m. on CBS.
UCF fans arrived in full force Saturday to ESPN's "College GameDay," and one of their signs apparently crossed a line.
Sophomore Jack Coan will make his first start at quarterback for Wisconsin in Hornibrook's absence.
Goldy the Gopher continued its annual tradition of dressing up for Halloween, and it did not disappoint.
Check out the biggest storylines from the Week 9 slate of college football games, starting with Florida-Georgia.
A look into DJ Durkin's football program found no "toxic culture" at the university, but abuse did occur.
One of the most storied SEC rivalries will add another chapter on Saturday. Here is everything you need to know to tune in to the game.
Sporting News has all the info you need to tune into a pivotal SEC East matchup between rivals Florida and Georgia.
It will be the third time the rivals have squared off in Ireland.
Michigan State was fined $10,000 for initiating contact with Michigan players before the game.
Smith pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct and will pay $150 in court costs.
Sporting News look a the coaching changes in the FBS in the 2018 college football season. How much turnaround will there be?
Turpin, who was arrested after being accused of assaulting a family member, was suspended by the school after news of the incident broke.
The former Buckeyes quarterback thinks Ohio State needs to make several changes to get back in Playoff contention — but still controls its own destiny.
Check out Sporting News' straight-up picks for the Week 9 slate of college football games, headlined by the top-10 matchup between rivals Florida and Georgia.
Urban Meyer's return to Ohio State after a three-game suspension was quickly marred by a brutal loss to Purdue last week.
Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for every top-25 game in Week 9 of the college football season.
Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for every top-25 matchup in Week 9 of the college football season.
The Tide QB suffered a sprained ankle in Alabama's 58-21 win over Tennessee and underwent a minor procedure to help healing.
Ehlinger has been dealing with a sprained shoulder since Oct. 13, when he injured it against Baylor.
KaVontae Turpin, a senior, has 29 receptions for 410 yards and three touchdowns this season.
Sporting News' Week 9 projections for the 2018 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.
Check out the full TV schedule for top-25 teams on Saturday, including Florida-Georgia and Penn-State Iowa.
Herbert has been touted as a top draft pick but the Oregon star is expected to return for his senior season, according to CBS Sports.
Who benefitted most from Ohio State's setback against Purdue? A look at the latest college football rankings from the AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll.
"The glaring shortcomings we have were exposed," coach Urban Meyer said after the upset.
We have just five weeks remaining in the 2018 college football regular-season. Here are the biggest storylines to keep an eye on moving forward:
The College Football Playoff Race took several twists and turns on Saturday, including a shocking beatdown against No. 2 Ohio State.
The Cougars hosted the Ducks on one of their biggest days in school history, and the home team did not disappoint.
Ohio State was wholly beaten on Saturday against the Boilermakers. What does that mean for the Big Ten and College Football Playoff race?
It wasn't pretty, but LSU got the job done at Tiger Stadium.
Alabama's offense has mauled opponents this season, and it was no different against Tennessee. Can anyone stop the Tide this year?
Jim Harbaugh and called Mark Dantonio shared some mutual disdain over the Wolverines' and Spartans' pregame scuffle.
The Cornhuskers left little doubt in a dominating win over Minnesota on Saturday.
In possibly the Tigers' biggest challenge on the season to date, Clemson took down a good NC State team.
Alabama players gave the former Tennessee head coach a Gatorade dousing after their win over Tennessee.
It was a rough outing for Tennessee against Alabama, but especially for one Vols fan in particular.
No. 5 LSU hosts No. 22 Mississippi State in SEC West showdown at Death Valley. Sporting News has all the highlights.
Jim Harbaugh's win over Michigan State on Saturday showed his Wolverines team is ready for even bigger questions in the Big Ten heading into November.
The Wolverines have dominated the series as Michigan is now 70-36-5 all-time over Michigan State.
Cross Patton committed to Oregon. But does he have the No. 1 Pac-12 rap dad?
Davis went down without contact at the line of scrimmage as he was preparing to run a route.
ESPN announcer Kelly Stouffer took a strange interest in Boise State's Kohl the Tee Dog.
Both teams left the field with 5:15 left in the first quarter as a result of lightning within 15 miles of Spartan Stadium.
The in-state rivals battle in a ranked matchup with significant Big Ten and College Football Playoff implications. Sporting News will provide live updates of the game.
Check out the highlights from Week 8 of the college football season, which includes action from four games between top-25 teams.
Devin Bush was seen kicking the Michigan State logo before Saturday's rivalry game, but there was an event that led to his actions.
Leach's texts were sent in response to a controversial no-call in his team's 39-36 loss to USC on Sept. 21.
Check out Sporting News' primer for Week 8 of the college football season: Can Travis Etienne keep up his incredible pace? And who's on upset alert this week?
Bryce Love has missed two games this season due to injury, but he's back in the lineup Thursday night.
Alabama has plowed its way through the SEC thus far. Will that dominance continue against rival Tennessee in Neyland Stadium?
When are the College Football Playoff rankings released? Here is the schedule, with the first set coming on Oct. 30.
N.C. State has come achingly close each of the last two seasons in beating Clemson. Will the 2018 season be any different for the Wolfpack?
Coach Kevin Sumlin said Tate's ankle injury has been nagging and he wants to give Tate a chance to get healthy.
Independence Community College coach Jason Brown, star of "Last Chance U", has been suspended following his actions in a game.
The Big 12 has a perception, fair or not, of thinking of defense as an afterthought. But recent trends show the defense may finally be catching up.
Kiffin has a relationship with the elder Leinart from their time together at USC.
Nick Bosa's decision to prioritize himself and his NFL chances is part of a changing culture that puts more emphasis on players. If you don't like it, you won't like college football either.
Durkin was suspended in August, two months after the death of Terps offensive lineman Jordan McNair.
Check out Sporting News' picks for the best games of Week 8, including four top-25 matchups, headlined by LSU-Mississippi State.
Bosa, who has been dealing with a core muscle injury, has decided not to return to the team so he can be healthy for the 2019 NFL Draft.
Check out Sporting News' Week 8 picks against the spread for every top-25 team.
Sporting News offers its Week 8 picks against the spread for every top 25 team, including N.C. State-Clemson and Michigan State-Michigan.
With just one week left until the first College Football Playoff rankings are released, here is a look at the top five questions the committee will face.
Tagovailoa, who initially sprained his knee Oct. 6 against Arkansas, aggravated his injury during Saturday's win over Missouri.
The 23-year-old former college running back admitted having sex with a 12-year-old girl Saturday night, according to police testimony.
Davis repeatedly punched Missouri offensive lineman Kevin Pendleton after a play in the fourth quarter of Alabama's win Saturday.
With just one week left until the first College Football Playoff rankings are released, here is a look at the five questions the committee will face early.
A look at Sporting News' midseason All-Americans, which is led by the Alabama tandem of Tua Tagovailoa and Jerry Jeudy.
Here's everything you need to know to watch college football's top-25 action on Saturday, headlined by Michigan-Michigan State and N.C. State-Clemson.
Falcons defensive coordinator Carl Pelini will serve as interim head coach, beginning with an Oct. 20 matchup at Ohio.
Sporting News' Week 8 projections for the 2018 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.
Ehlinger, a sophomore, injured his shoulder on the team’s first possession Saturday against Baylor.
"It's really great news," Tigers coach Rod Reed said Sunday.
Four top-10 teams lost while three others barely avoided upsets. How will that affect Sunday's AP and Coaches polls?
The Pac-12 looks all but out from the College Football Playoff race after Saturday's slate of games saw Oregon take down Washington and USC take down Colorado.
Fans of chaos may cheer on the mayhem that unfolded among the top 10 teams on Saturday. But that mayhem may have bolstered the established powers in the Playoff race.
Check out the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 8 of the season — just one week out from the first released rankings of the year.
Michigan got what may be its biggest win thus far of the Jim Harbaugh era. The Wolverines weren't afraid to show their excitement.
The Wolverines have quietly put together a good season after dropping their opener to No. 5 Notre Dame.
Tua Tagovailoa stayed on the turf after a slide in Alabama's game against Missouri.
LSU beat Georgia more than convincingly Saturday. That victory sets up a huge game vs. Alabama on Nov. 3 in Tiger Stadium. It has us more excited about the rivalry than we've been in a while.
The Ducks hosted the Huskies in a battle for the Northwest. After losing the last two contests, Oregon topped Washington in overtime, 30-27.
Penn State suffered its second consecutive conference loss Saturday, this time to Michigan State.
Here is how LSU's victory against Georgia impacted the College Football Playoff picture. Don't count on two SEC teams in the Playoff, unless Bama gets in the way.
No.15 Wisconsin takes on No. 12 Michigan in a pivotal Big Ten matchup at Michigan Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on ABC.
By going 0-6, Nebraska has suffered its worst start to a college football season since ... ever.
The Volunteers' 11-game losing streak in the SEC has been snapped.
The former Gator great said Notre Dame will need to go undefeated in order to make the College Football Playoff.
It was a tough day for Rutgers, which threw more interceptions than completions against Maryland on Saturday.
The Bulldogs and Tigers each face their biggest tests of the season in this pivotal SEC matchup.
A targeting call in the Vanderbilt-Florida game led to shouting match between Derek Mason and Dan Mullen — and caused the benches to clear.
Check out the biggest scores and highlights from college football's Week 7, including huge games between Georgia-LSU, Michigan-Wisconsin and Washington-Oregon.
Here's all the information you need to know to watch a huge SEC showdown between Georgia and LSU.
Nebraska's blocking Greg Bell from potentially transferring to Oregon State becomes a moot point Monday when a new NCAA rule takes effect.
Georgia travels to LSU, which could be a statement for Jake Fromm and the Bulldogs. We look at that game and more as part of our Week 7 primer.
Freeze was forced to resign from Ole Miss in July 2017 after it was discovered he made calls to an escort services through a school phone.
A university panel determined Morgan assaulted a fellow student while she was sleeping and continued the assault as the victim woke.
Georgia travels to Death Valley to face LSU in a blockbuster SEC matchup on Saturday. Sporting News breaks down the trends to know between the Bulldogs and Tigers.
Kelly Bryant announced he was transferring from Clemson when he learned Trevor Lawrence would take over as the team's starting QB.
Despite different perceptions about Michigan and Wisconsin, the winner Saturday will take another step toward a shared goal.
Florida A&M pushed the MEAC on the Rattlers' key game against North Carolina A&T, but it will go on as scheduled in Greensboro, N.C.
Staci Abercrombie, the player's mother, says, "God is working a miracle in Christion."
Check out Sporting News' picks against the spread for every Week 7 top-25 game, including Georgia-LSU, Washington-Oregon and Michigan-Wisconsin.
Sporting News offers its picks for every game involving a top-25 team for Week 7, including Georgia-LSU, Washington-Oregon and Michigan-Wisconsin.
Sporting News offers picks for the best games of Week 7, including Georgia-LSU, Washington-Oregon and Michigan-Wisconsin.
Seven of the top 10 teams are still unbeaten and will be favored the rest of the year. Where are the potential upsets, both expected and unexpected?
Stanford pulled off an unprecedented sweep of the men's and women's Capital One Cup, annually awarded to the nation's best athletic programs.
Oklahoma's 48-45 loss to Texas in the Red River Rivalry seems to have been the final tipping point in Mike Stoops' tenure as defensive coordinator.
Sporting News made several predictions ahead of the 2018 season. We own those picks as we near the midway point: the good, and the bad.
All the information you need to key into Week 7's top-25 games, headlined by Georgia-LSU, Michigan-Wisconsin and Washington-Oregon.
Sporting News' Week 7 projections for the 2018-19 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.
Texas' record-setting 48 points in Saturday's "Red River Rivalry" game apparently was the last straw as OU's defense continues to struggle.
Three top-10 teams lost during an action-packed Saturday. How will that affect Sunday's AP and Coaches polls?
Gagliardi spent nearly 60 years coaching Division III's Saint John's University in Minnesota.
After Alabama's 65-31 victory over SEC rival Arkansas, coach Nick Saban had some harsh words for the team's defense.
A look at the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 7, where it remains Alabama and everybody else.
Sporting News looks at the remaining one-loss teams in the College Football Playoff hunt. Texas and Michigan are among the best bets.
Richards seemingly confirmed the news on Twitter after it was reported "the injury will prevent him from ever playing again."
Notre Dame showed it's the College Football Playoff team in waiting after an impressive victory at Virginia Tech. Which top four team will open that door?
Notre Dame scored touchdowns on its first two drives of the third quarter and cruised to a 45-23 win over Virginia Tech on Saturday.
LSU needs a response after suffering its first loss of the season to Florida. That will determine how the Tigers' 2018 season goes.
The Gators powered to a 27-19 win thanks to the efforts of their defense at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday.
Texas' win over Oklahoma could be a program-building victory, but coach Tom Herman insists his team is the only group that can determine whether the Longhorns are back.
In the long-standing rivalry, the Longhorns took back bragging rights with a 48-45 win over the Sooners at the Cotton Bowl.
Alabama's unstoppable offense, led by Heisman Trophy front runner Tua Tagovailoa, remains the top story heading into the second half of the season.
A look at the impact of Texas' convincing victory against Oklahoma in the Red River Showdown.
No. 5 LSU travels to The Swamp to take on No. 22 Florida in one of three top-25 matchups in Week 6.
An ankle injury kept Boston College's AJ Dillon from traveling with the team and playing against N.C. State in Week 6.
Why is ESPN using odd camera angles for Alabama vs. Arkansas?
Kickoff was originally scheduled for noon; a new start time had not been announced as of 11:35 a.m. ET.
Auburn WR Will Hastings had surgery in the spring to repair a torn ACL and returned in Week 3, but it appears he re-injured the same knee.
Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates and scores from the Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma.
Check out the biggest scores and highlights from college football's Week 6, including huge games between LSU-Florida, Notre Dame-Virginia Tech and Oklahoma-Texas.
Mouchantaf's arrest was announced Friday when details emerged that he was the person who sold an opioid to Padgett which led to his death.
Brown was playing in his second season with the Dukes and was a junior at the university.
Ed Orgeron and LSU head into The Swamp to face Florida in the same season-shaping game as 2017. Will the Tigers be set up for a magical run afterward?
Les Miles isn't too worried about the outcome of Saturday's game between LSU and Florida.
Sporting News takes a closer look at Week 6, including Kyler Murray's chance to make a Heisman statement in the Red River Showdown.
Kyler Murray has taken an unusual route to greatness at Oklahoma. That hasn't stoped him from becoming the latest, greatest Sooners quarterback.
Tim Tebow helped inflame the LSU-Florida rivalry with the 'Jump Pass,' but there's more to it than that. Tebow helps breaks down this year's matchup in The Swamp.
No. 7 Oklahoma and No. 19 Texas meet in the Red River Showdown on Saturday. Here are the need-to-know vitals about the Sooners and Longhorns.
Bowman has started Texas Tech's three victories this season. The Red Raiders are off this weekend and next play Oct. 11 at TCU.
Saban was visibly frustrated with the Crimson Tide's empty student section during Alabama's 56-14 win over LA-Lafayette.
Fuller played for the Tigers from 2014-17 and announced before the season he was transferring.
Olsen had been indicted in May 2017 and pleaded not guilty in September 2017 after rejecting a plea deal.
USA Today has issued its annual college football coaches salaries list. Once again, Alabama's Nick Saban takes the top spot.
It's not too early to think of a College Football Playoff rematch between Alabama and Ohio State this year in what could be the "challenge college football needs."
The university is looking into reports of racist comments allegedly made by a baseball player about quarterback Justin Fields.
Matt Millen has been diagnosed with amyloidosis and will step away from his job as a Big Ten Network analyst as he undergoes treatment.
Abercrombie underwent emergency surgery for a head injury Saturday after collapsing on the sideline earlier that day against Vanderbilt.
Tagovailoa has been one of the best quarterbacks in the country as he has completed 75 percent of his passes with 16 total touchdowns.
The two schools will play in Raleigh, N.C., on Dec. 1 as a makeup for their canceled games due to Hurricane Florence.
Nothing like a friendly wager between former coaches, right?
Quarterbacks take the early lead in the Heisman Trophy watch, including headliners Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray and Dwayne Haskins.
Check out Sporting News' Week 6 picks against the spread for every game involving a top-25 team.
Sporting News offers picks against the spread for every game involving a top-25 team, including matchups between Texas-Oklahoma and Notre Dame-Virginia Tech.
Check out Sporting News' straight up picks for college football's Week 6 slate of games, including Texas-Oklahoma, LSU-Florida and Notre Dame-Virginia Tech.
Former football coach Art Briles failed to promote an atmosphere of compliance, the NCAA claims in its formal notice of allegations.
DuBose, who coached Alabama for four years during the 1997-00 seasons, was taken to the hospital after accidentally shooting himself.
Lawrence missed the second half of Saturday's comeback win over Syracuse while in concussion protocol, but may have only a neck strain.
TV coverage for every top-25 college football game, headlined by Texas-Oklahoma, LSU-Florida and Notre Dame-Virginia Tech.
Bowman took a hard hit during Texas Tech's game against West Virginia. He was later diagnosed with a partially collapsed lung.
Don't be fooled by the predictable high score between West Virginia and Texas Tech. The Mountaineers' defense took center stage when WVU needed it to most.
Mark Whipple has been suspended for one week without pay after he compared a missed pass interference call to rape.
Sporting News' Week 6 projections for the 2018-19 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.
Christion Abercrombie underwent emergency surgery after he collapsed with a head injury Saturday at Vanderbilt.