With Texas, Oklahoma on board, SEC should target these schools next

Oklahoma and Texas are in. Should the SEC continue its shopping spree? SN takes a look at more options.

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Who is Quinn Ewers? Five-star QB could change NIL, Ohio State and more with decision

Meet Quinn Ewers, the Texas high school quarterback. He could be the first megastar of the NIL college football era.

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SEC is about to welcome one superpower from the Big 12, not two

When you look at the on-field performance, Texas isn't really among college football's elite.

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Bob Bowlsby's signature in cease-and-desist letter to ESPN gets Twitter's attention

The Big 12 commissioner put his name to a strongly worded missive, although it was just a series of scribbles.

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With Scott Frost, Trev Alberts, maybe now is Nebraska's time to step up in Big Ten

Can Nebraska find a true Big Ten identity with Scott Frost and Trev Alberts? That would help the conference as realignment looms.

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'Bring it': Oregon primed to put Pac-12 back on playoff stage in 2021

Oregon is picked to win the Pac-12 for the third straight season, but the early-season showdown at Ohio State is the next benchmark for the program.

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Exploring Big Ten's best expansion plans for building a superconference

The Big Ten has several options for expansion. Which one makes the most sense? SN breaks down the options.

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Texas A&M president affirms commitment to SEC ahead of Board of Regents meeting

The university's Board of Regents is scheduled to meet Monday to discuss "contractual and governance issues" regarding A&M and the SEC amid reports Texas and Oklahoma will ask to join the conference.

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Hoosiers chasing Ohio State's 'gold standard' with Big Ten title in mind

Is Indiana the biggest threat to Ohio State in the Big Ten East? In 2021, that might be the case.

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College football realignment updates: Latest news as Texas, Oklahoma reportedly leave Big 12

With two of the Big 12's longest-tenured member schools looking to leave the conference, there could be a seismic shift in the land of college football.

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A Big 12 without Texas, Oklahoma? Conference's best realignment options

Texas and Oklahoma appear on their way out of the Big 12. What does that mean for the rest of the conference? A look at the future.

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Michigan, Jim Harbaugh using new defense to defend against Ohio State streak, hot-seat talk

The best way Jim Harbaugh can get off the hot seat is to have the new-look defense led by former Ravens assistant Mike Macdonald succeed.

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Big Ten, with lack of options, right to avoid expansion talk for now

Expansion talk crept into Big Ten Media Days, but the conference has no reason to engage.

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Greg Sankey needs to fill leadership void in college sports and say 'no' to Texas, Oklahoma

Neither the Big 12 nor the SEC is better off if Texas and Oklahoma join the SEC. Commissioner Greg Sankey needs to show leadership and turn down the Sooners and Longhorns.

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Roll call: How each SEC school would vote on inviting Texas, Oklahoma to expand the conference

The SEC needs 11 votes from its membership to invite Texas and Oklahoma to join. Would commissioner Greg Sankey have the votes?

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Texas, Oklahoma face tough — but not impossible — path to college football's first superconference

Texas and Oklahoma have reportedly discussed moving to the SEC. What it would take for the Big 12 teams to kick-start another round of college football realignment.

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Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC? What that would look like, and who would love (and hate) it

What if Texas and Oklahoma eventually joined the SEC? Sporting News groups the supporters and opponents of a move.

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Florida State's Bobby Bowden diagnosed with terminal medical condition: 'I am at peace'

The Hall of Fame coach, who turns 92 in November, revealed that he has been diagnosed with a terminal illness.

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Dabo Swinney, Clemson opposed to expanded College Football Playoff: 'They don't want to play more games'

Neither Swinney nor his team is in favor of an expanded playoff, for multiple reasons.

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Nick Saban's next challenge? Dominate NIL era with same winning culture

Nick Saban didn't have concrete answers for how NIL will impact Alabama's future, but the coach is already adjusting and adapting for the changes.

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Deion Sanders leaves SWAC Media Day after being called by first name: 'Treat me like Nick'

Sanders' first in-person appearance at the SWAC Media Day ended abruptly on Tuesday.

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Nick Saban says Alabama QB Bryce Young nearing $1M in NIL deals

Alabama's presumptive starter at quarterback in 2021 already has a lucrative deal in place.

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No. 5 to No. 1? JT Daniels, Kirby Smart pairing could meet Georgia's greatest expectations

Georgia is still hunting for its first national championship since 1980, and quarterback JT Daniels is the key to ending the drought.

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LSU trying to find its way back to the top with new coordinators

Will the new coordinators lead LSU back from a disastrous 2020 season? That's the way for Ed Orgeron.

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SEC would be wise to follow Greg Sankey's 'vaccination motivation'

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey delivered a strong motivational tactic for COVID-19 vaccination, one the conference should follow.

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Sporting News' top 40 college football players for 2021, ranked

Sporting News presents its top 40 college football players for 2021, a list dominated by the quarterback position.

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Dancing in the seats: The 15 best stadium songs in college and pro sports, ranked

One of the great things about sports is the way a fan base can embrace a song as its own and turn it into an essential part of the game experience.

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'Let's be NIL U': Miami's early impact on NIL is worth watching closely

Miami is pushing the boundaries on NIL in just a week. Will that lead to a program resurgence?

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Sporting News 2021 college football Preseason All-American team

Sporting News reveals its 2021 Preseason All-American team, which is led by Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler.

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Five-star DE J.T. Tuimoloau makes college commitment: Who did he pick?

Tuimoloau was the last major recruit in the 2021 class to make his college commitment.

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Reggie Bush and Chris Webber can ask for redemption, but the NCAA is not going to give it to them

Reggie Bush and Chris Webber want their accomplishments revisited because of new NIL legislation. That's a space the NCAA likely won't enter.

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Johnny Manziel, Robert Griffin III, other athletes want NCAA to return Reggie Bush's Heisman Trophy

Countless athletes took to Twitter to implore the NCAA to give Reggie Bush his Heisman Trophy back.

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Pac-12 coach rankings for 2021: Clay Helton remains on same shaky ground at USC

The Pac-12 coach rankings didn't change much from 2020. Who has room to move up this season?

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LSU's NIL hype video showcases Joe Burrow, Shaq and … Times Square?

It certainly makes sense.

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Twitter roasts Clemson's Dabo Swinney for old comments saying he would quit if players were paid

Twitter thinks Dabo Swinney's take on paying players is freezing cold.

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NIL need-to-know: Answers to basic questions you have about new rules for college athletes

Some answers to common questions popping up about the new NIL regulations for college athletes.

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EA Sports' new NCAA football game to 'explore' including players after NIL ruling

EA Sports is in the process of creating a new college football video game.

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NIL tracker: Which college athletes are signing endorsement deals?

NIL is here, and student-athletes are taking advantage. A look at some of the NIL deals being signed on July 1.

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Big 12 coach rankings for 2021: Where does Texas' Steve Sarkisian fit in?

A look at the Big 12 coach rankings for 2021. Where does Texas coach Steve Sarkisian fit in?

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ACC coach rankings for 2021: Who is third best coach in conference?

SN ranks the ACC coaches for 2021. Which coach follows Dabo Swinney and Mack Brown as the third-best coach in the conference?

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