SEC scheduling: Why 9-game model best suits conference's future

Scheduling will be a key topic of conversation at the SEC spring meetings. A nine-game model is best for

Former Nebraska coach Bo Pelini says Big 12 'lied' in 2009 conference championship game loss to Texas

Pelini didn't hold back on a recent appearance on "Pardon My Take", accusing the Big 12 of lying to

College football 2022-23 bowl schedule: Dates, times, TV for all 43 bowls

Dates and times for all 43 bowl games were unveiled on Thursday. from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/1LDnpkK via

Tennessee-Martin QB Dresser Winn endorses local district attorney, becomes first known athlete to ink a political NIL deal

Winn's deal is the first of its kind. It may be a groundbreaking one. from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/tzK8YMj

Lane Kiffin says Nick Saban will be at Alabama 'forever' and NIL will boost Crimson Tide's national championship win total

The current Ole Miss head coach worked as Saban's offensive coordinator from 2014 to 2016. from Sporting News RSS

What Eli Holstein's commitment means for Alabama QBs, pursuit of Arch Manning

Alabama secured a commitment from Eli Holstein on Tuesday. Does that mean the Crimson Tide are out of the

Five best bets to make College Football Playoff for first time in 2022

Sporting News ranks the five teams that could crack the College Football Playoff in 2022. from Sporting News RSS

Nick Saban says it was 'not my intention to really criticize anyone' when making comments on Texas A&M, NIL

Saban said he was just trying to make a point about college football. from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/EA4LMjm via

'No love lost': How Jimbo Fisher's rant against Nick Saban punctuates turbulent relationship

Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban go way back, and it boiled over in Fisher's explosive press conference. from Sporting

Recruiting Arch Manning: Where do Georgia, Texas, Alabama rank in race to land five-star QB

Five-star quarterback Arch Manning hasn't made a decision about his college future. Which school will get the five-star quarterback?

Deion Sanders fires back at Nick Saban in wake of Jimbo Fisher rant: 'Let's talk publicly'

Deion Sanders may not have held an emergency press conference, but he made his voice heard to Nick Saban

Lincoln Riley's transfer portal wins: Looking at USC's roster after Jordan Addison joins Caleb Williams

USC's new coach has dipped into the transfer portal often during the 2022 offseason. The Sporting News runs down

Nick Saban, Jimbo Fisher both miss the mark as they make their feud personal

The Alabama coach and the Texas A&M coach launching personal attacks on each other's programs is entertaining, but probably

When do Alabama and Texas A&M play each other in 2022? Jimbo Fisher vs. Nick Saban feud makes upcoming match-up must see TV

Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher engaged in a war of words on Wednesday and Thursday. Sporting News has you

Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher rips 'narcissist' Nick Saban for cheating allegations in explosive press conference

The Texas A&M coach didn't hold back. from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/TCIBnLx via

Nick Saban addresses NIL, calls out Texas A&M and Jackson State for buying players

The Alabama head coach had a seven-minute answer critiquing the implementation and spirit of the rule. from Sporting News

Should Big Ten, SEC join Power 5 movement to eliminate divisions?

Will all five Power 5 conferences ditch divisions in the future? SN takes a conference-by-conference look. from Sporting News

NCAA opens door for changes to conference championship games: What that decision means for college football

The ruling by the NCAA effectively does away with the need for teams to be the best in their

Ryan Day contract details: Ohio State coach extended through 2028, tied for highest-paid Big Ten coach

Day has been the head coach of the Buckeyes since the 2019 season, and has led the team to

Alabama's Nick Saban calls for solution to college football's lack of parity

Saban, who has won six national championships as head coach of the Crimson Tide, said the sport lacks the

Alabama's Nick Saban denies tampering allegations in recruiting former Louisville wide receiver

Louisville coach Scott Satterfield said in a recent article that while he can't prove tampering, he believes it is

Next NCAA president: Sorry I can't accept the nomination, but I do have some ideas

The next president of the NCAA -- sorry, it won't be me -- must have a vision focused more

Arch Manning praises Georgia as recruitment continues: 'Athens is probably the best college town'

Arch Manning seems to believe that Georgia is one of the top schools vying for his talents. from Sporting

Ranking transfer QBs for 2022: Caleb Williams, Dillon Gabriel lead way

Almost a third of the Power 5 schools will have first-year transfer QBs starting in 2022. SN ranks those

NIL new guidelines, explained: NCAA walks back regulations to protect incoming college athletes from boosters

The NCAA is trying to prevent boosters from guiding recruiting. from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/D3h9JwE via

College football rankings 2022: Alabama, Ohio State lead Sporting News' post-portal deadline top 25

Despite all the player movement in the offseason, the same-old favorites lead SN's Preseason Top 25. from Sporting News

Arrival of NIL deals may be vexing for coaches and fans, but let's not get hysterical

Since Nigel Pack signed an $800,000 NIL deal with a Miami basketball booster and Pitt's Jordan Addison reportedly began

Transfer portal winners, losers: USC, Ole Miss rebuild offenses for 2022

Which schools benefitted most from the influx of players in the transfer portal? Lincoln Riley and Lane Kiffin worked

Urban Meyer's return to TV? Former Jaguars, Ohio State coach reportedly nearing reunion with Fox

The Athletic reports that Meyer is nearing a deal to rejoin Fox Sports as an analyst. from Sporting News

Why is Jordan Addison transferring from Pitt? Breaking down potential destinations, including USC, Alabama

Addison, the 2021 Biletnikoff Award winner, is reportedly mulling a transfer ahead of the May 1 deadline. The Sporting

Who is EJ Perry? Brown QB emerged as NFL Draft sleeper after East-West Shrine Game, combine success

EJ Perry is looking to become the first Ivy League quarterback drafted since 2005. Here's how the Brown passer

Who is Bailey Zappe? Meet Western Kentucky's record-setting QB, NFL Draft prospect

Zappe set FBS records for passing yards and passing touchdowns in a season in 2021. Now, he's hoping to

Why Sam Howell went from No. 1 overall favorite to likely Day 2 pick in 2022 NFL Draft

Howell, projected to go No. 66 overall in Vinnie Iyer's latest mock draft, was once considered a consensus early

Sauce Gardner nickname: How Cincinnati corner, likely top-10 pick got 'Sauce' moniker

Sauce Gardner has arguably the best nickname in the 2022 NFL Draft. Here's how he got it. from Sporting

Why did Jameson Williams transfer to Alabama from Ohio State? Star receiver's choice led to likely selection in first round of NFL Draft

Williams stands to be one of the top receivers taken in the 2022 NFL Draft. How his decision to

Alabama to Patriots draft picks history: How Bill Belichick, Nick Saban's friendship created an NFL pipeline

The Patriots have selected seven players from Alabama since 2010. Their love of Crimson Tide players is all about

Why did Malik Willis go to Liberty? Playing time, film study habits led to Auburn transfer

Malik Willis spent the final two years of his career at Liberty, where he developed into a first-round quarterback

NCAA president Mark Emmert to step down, effective no later than June 2023

The NCAA announced that Emmert will continue to serve in the capacity as president until either a replacement is

Projecting NFL Draft first-round QBs through 2026, from C.J. Stroud to Arch Manning

The 2022 NFL Draft is short on franchise quarterbacks, but that won't be a problem the next four years.

Most players selected from one school in an NFL Draft: Ohio State, LSU hold modern record

Notre Dame, USC and Ohio State have seen far and away the most players taken in the NFL Draft

Georgia 2021 or Miami 2001? How legendary defenses stack up in NFL Draft

Georgia's 2021 defense compares to the Miami Hurricanes' nasty defense in 2001. A look at the NFL Draft classes

Heisman Trophy odds for 2022: C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young and more early favorites

Bryce Young is the returning Heisman Trophy winner, but C.J. Stroud is the early favorite for 2022. from Sporting

Notre Dame spring game: Time, TV coverage and what to watch with new coach Marcus Freeman

Notre Dame's spring game features a quarterback battle, new skill players and a retooled defense. from Sporting News RSS

Ohio State spring game: Time, TV coverage and a first look at Buckeyes' new defense

Ohio State has a new-look defense and some new receivers to keep an eye on Saturday's spring game. from

Alabama's Nick Saban warns NCAA's NIL-fueled recruiting boom not 'sustainable'

Nick Saban wants players to be able to make money, but he doesn't like what NIL is doing to

Spencer Rattler's transfer to South Carolina a reality show worth watching

Spencer Rattler's career has taken several turns in the last year, but he's comfortable at South Carolina. from Sporting

College football's 10 hottest quarterback battles heading into 2022

A look at 10 of the hottest quarterback battles in college football. Transfers, playoff contenders and new coaches are

Why Colin Kaepernick will be at Michigan's spring game: Former 49ers QB named honorary captain, will throw at halftime

Kaepernick and Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh spent four years together in the NFL with the 49ers. from Sporting News

Which dream College Football Playoff matchup equals Duke-North Carolina in Final Four?

It's tough to top Duke and North Carolina in the Final Four, but a few hypothetical CFP semifinals would

ESPN reportedly traded a Big Ten telecast to Fox so it could sign Joe Buck for 'Monday Night Football'

Fox will reportedly air the Purdue-Penn State game, which is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 1. from Sporting News RSS

When is C.J. Stroud eligible for the NFL Draft? Ohio State QB giving early glimpse of talents at Buckeyes' 2022 Pro Day

Stroud might be working out at Ohio State's pro day, but don't expect to hear his name called in

Deion Sanders puts 10 NFL teams on blast for missing Jackson State's Pro Day

Sanders thanked the teams that made it out to watch Jackson State's Pro Day on Monday. And he pointed

What the College Football Playoff could learn from March Madness

College basketball has its postseason figured out. If only college football could do the same. from Sporting News RSS

Why did Jayden Daniels transfer to LSU? Explaining QB's decision to jump from ASU to the SEC

LSU landed a big name out of the transfer portal. What does the future hold for Daniels at LSU?

Why Ole Miss' Matt Corral isn't participating in NFL Combine drills

The Ole Miss quarterback will wait until his Pro Day to work out for NFL teams. Here's why. from

How Art Briles' resignation at Grambling State connects to Hue Jackson's possible tax fraud admission

The former Baylor head coach undoubtedly expected backlash, but likely didn't foresee how his new head coach Hue Jackson

Former Grambling quarterback, coach Doug Williams slams school's hiring of Art Briles: 'I'm out'

Williams did not mince words when it came to the hiring of Briles as the football's new offensive coordinator.

Why did Grambling State hire Art Briles? Former Baylor coach reunites with Hue Jackson

Grambling State, an HBCU, has hired the disgraced former coach of Baylor. The Sporting News breaks down the decision

How to eliminate College Football Playoff's biggest obstacles to expansion

The issues to college football playoff expansion are solvable. It is a mystery why fans will need to wait

College Football Playoff expansion nixed, to stay at four teams: What it means for future hopes

Despite hopes that the CFP would expand, there will be only four teams competing for a national championship in

Jim Harbaugh, Michigan and a 'good place' hard to find after turbulent offseason

Jim Harbaugh stuck with Michigan, but can he keep the Wolverines in that good place? Charles Woodson weighs in.

ACC quarterback outlooks for 2022: Pressure on D.J. Uiagalelei at Clemson

The ACC brings back several top passers in 2022. Will Clemson's D.J. Uiagalelei be challenged by an incoming freshman?

Jim Harbaugh contract details: Michigan signs head coach to extension

The agreement came together after Harbaugh showed interest in returning to the NFL. from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/HmBNnoj via

Why didn't Joe Burrow start at Ohio State? Revisiting his transfer to LSU

Why didn't Joe Burrow start at Ohio State? SN looks at the path that led Burrow to LSU, and

Heisman, college championship and Super Bowl? Joe Burrow one win from unprecedented QB triple crown

Joe Burrow has achieved tremendous success at the collegiate and NFL levels. He's one step away from achieving an

Big 12 quarterback outlooks for 2022: All eyes on Texas, Oklahoma transfers

Texas brought in Quinn Ewers, and Oklahoma will turn to Dillon Gabriel. Sporting News breaks down the quarterback rooms

Will Bryan Harsin be fired? Auburn head coach defends himself amid rumors of mistreatment, alleged affair

Bryan Harsin denies that he has mistreated his players and staff during his one year at Auburn. from Sporting

Kenny Pickett hand size concerns are 'complete joke,' Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi says

The former Pitt quarterback raised some eyebrows when he declined to have his hands measured at the Senior Bowl

Pac-12 quarterback outlooks for 2022: USC, Oregon start new eras with impact transfers

Half of the Pac-12 could start the 2022 season with a transfer quarterback. Sporting News breaks down the QB

Danny Lewis, the recruit in cringeworthy viral video with Brian Kelly, chooses Alabama over LSU

It's not known if the video helped or hurt LSU's recruitment of the tight end. from Sporting News RSS

Alabama's Nick Saban laments NIL bidding war for recruits: 'That's where I draw the line'

When college football coaches get together nowadays, the issues of the transfer portal and Name Image and Likeness dominate

Why is Jim Harbaugh returning to Michigan? Coach to stay in Ann Arbor after interviewing with Vikings

Harbaugh reportedly interviewed with the Vikings for nine hours on Feb. 2 but was not offered a contract. from

Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher responds to Nick Saban, Lane Kiffin after landing top recruiting class: 'The hypocrisy is a joke'

Jimbo Fisher used his National Signing Day press conference to rail against his critics within the SEC and elsewhere.

Caleb Williams' transfer to USC will accelerate Lincoln Riley's rebuild

With Caleb Williams in tow, Lincoln Riley's revival at USC is off to a fast start. Will he be

Why did Caleb Williams transfer to USC? Explaining QB's decision to follow Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma

Caleb Williams has made his college choice: to follow Lincoln Riley to USC. from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/eBIY4O2X0 via

Jim Harbaugh rumors: Michigan coach to interview with Vikings about possible NFL return

Harbaugh could return to the NFL in a matter of days given how he won't be with Michigan for

Jim Harbaugh one step closer to NFL return as Vikings to interview Michigan coach on National Signing Day

Harbaugh could return to the NFL in a matter of days given how he won't be with Michigan for

Big Ten quarterback outlooks for 2022: Michigan, Nebraska competitions will be heated

Several QBs are returning to the Big Ten, but there is intrigue at Michigan, Penn State and Nebraska heading

June Jones-Hawaii reunion stalls after sides rip each other over negotiations

Jones, the coach with the most wins in program history, is interested in a return, but not on the

No. 1 recruit Travis Hunter, Texas A&M, Notre Dame commits to show skills in Polynesian Bowl

The final high school all-star game before February's national signing day features some of the top recruits in the

Stetson Bennett returns to Georgia: What move means for Bulldogs' quarterback room

Bennett on Thursday announced he is returning to Georgia for one last season as a Bulldog. How will that

SEC quarterback outlooks for 2022: Georgia picture clears, Florida, Texas A&M have spring battles

The SEC has the returning Heisman Trophy winner in Bryce Young at Alabama, but that is one of the

Why did Todd Graham resign? Hawaii football coach quits amid abuse allegations, transfers

Graham lasted two seasons in Honolulu. He stepped down a week after two Hawaii Senate committees heard damning testimony

ESPN's Greg McElroy says Kayvon Thibodeaux should take IQ test after Alabama education comments

Thibodeaux said he chose Oregon over Alabama because of the stigma about an education at Alabama. from Sporting News

Michigan's Jim Harbaugh (sort of, but not really) addresses NFL coaching rumors

Harbaugh has once again become a hot candidate on the coaching market after he led Michigan to a 12-2

Composite college football early top 25 rankings for 2022: Alabama, Ohio State take top two spots

Sporting News looked across nine publications to find a composite Top 25 for 2022. Alabama and Ohio State will

Kayvon Thibodeaux claims 'stigmatism' of Alabama education led him to choose Oregon over Crimson Tide

Thibodeaux, one of the top draft prospects available in 2022, said the idea of an Oregon education — especially

Ranking college football's best September games of 2022: Notre Dame-Ohio State tops list

The 2022 college football season has some fantastic September nonconference matchups. Sporting News breaks those down. from Sporting News

Several Alabama players, including former 5-star linebacker Drew Sanders, enter transfer portal

Several Alabama players entered the transfer portal following the Crimson Tide's loss to Georgia in the College Football Playoff

College football updated polls: AP Top 25, Coaches Poll rankings after CFP championship

Georgia topped the latest AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll rankings. How do the rest of the rankings look?

Stetson Bennett flips fumble into fourth quarter triumph Georgia will celebrate forever

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett shook off a controversial fumble to lead the Bulldogs to the CFP championship. from Sporting

Jameson Williams injury too much for Bryce Young, Alabama to overcome

Alabama's star receiver Jameson Williams left at the beginning of the second quarter in the National Championship game on

Did Stetson Bennett fumble ball on pivotal Georgia drive vs. Alabama?

The fumble gave Alabama a short field, which the Crimson Tide turned into a go-ahead score with their first

Jameson Williams injury update: Alabama WR leaves national championship vs. Georgia with knee injury

Williams had just made a 40-yard reception in the second quarter. He turned awkwardly at the end of the

Alabama vs. Georgia live score, updates, highlights from 2022 College Football Playoff championship

Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Alabama vs. Georgia on Monday night. Follow for complete

Commissioners fail again to make progress on college football playoff expansion

The CFP still can't agree on the number of automatic qualifiers in expansion, and that threatens whether the four-team

Why is Stetson Bennett called the Mailman? The story behind Georgia QB's nickname

The nickname is over five years old and has to do with when Bennett was touring showcases in high

Has anyone won the Heisman twice? Alabama's Bryce Young positioned for shot at history in 2022

Bryce Young could attempt to make history upon his return to Alabama next season. from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3qbtvT1

How Georgia can win CFP championship against Alabama: Three keys to victory

Can Georgia break a seven-game losing streak to the Crimson Tide? Here are three keys to victory. from Sporting

Will Anderson at Alabama: Why Georgia native, former fan picked Crimson Tide over Bulldogs

Here's why Anderson — a Georgia native and former fan of the team — chose Alabama over the Bulldogs:

How they're built: Alabama, Georgia's blue-chip talent on display in CFP title game rematch

Alabama and Georgia are once again meeting for the right to claim a national championship. A look at their

Nick Saban, Alabama won't play underdog card in rematch with Georgia

Nick Saban isn't using the underdog card in the rematch with Georgia. For Alabama, it's just the next huge

College Football Playoff is too elusive, too exclusive; expansion is a must

Football need only look at the NCAA Tournament to understand that bigger can be better when it comes to

Georgia's Stetson Bennett embraces chance to play 'hero' in CFP championship

Georgia's Stetson Bennett has stayed true to himself, and that could carry weight in the CFP championship game against

All-American Bowl 2022: Time, TV, rosters and schedule of live commitments

Sporting News has everything you need to know about the 2022 All-American Bowl including how to watch, rosters and

Former players blast Hawaii coach Todd Graham at state senate hearing: 'Worst guy I've ever met in my life'

Former players testified against the second-year Hawaii coach, accused not only of verbal abuse, but also of destroying the

How ProKick Australia is flooding college football with skilled Australian punters

Nearly half the punters in college football, including Alabama's John Burnip, grew up 9,000 miles away from the United

College Football Playoff championship picks: SN experts favor Alabama over Georgia

Will Alabama beat Georgia again? Or will the Bulldogs break a national championship drought that extends back to 1980?

Alabama vs. Georgia players in the NFL: Which school's loaded roster wins?

Who would win a NFL game between former Alabama and Georgia players? SN takes a closer look. from Sporting

Jameson Williams goes full superstar at Alabama after transfer from Ohio State

Wide receiver Jameson Williams saw an opportunity for more opportunities at Alabama than at Ohio State. And he took

LSU coach Brian Kelly has odd explanation (or joke?) about bad Southern accent

"Listen, I'm from Boston. We don't have strong accents." Uh, what? from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3JVTplB via

Sweet Revenge: Florida wins Florida State rematch in 1997 Sugar Bowl (TSN Archives)

Steve Spurrier won his first national title with the Gators after the 1996 season, in which a late loss

Steve Spurrier discusses keys to Florida's title game rematch win over Florida State in 1996

Steve Spurrier feels like Georgia needs to mix things up in the title game against Alabama, similar to how

Why LSU won't have any scholarship quarterbacks for Texas Bowl against Kansas State

The Tigers only have 39 scholarship players for their bowl game, including very few at several key positions. from

Auburn leading receiver Kobe Hudson says he was 'kicked off' team: 'I never wanted to leave'

Hudson was the Tigers' leading receiver in 2021. from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/331Q9Ed via

Where will Caleb Williams transfer? Five possible landing spots for Oklahoma quarterback

Sporting News looks at several transfer options for the Sooners standout. from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3HyKNPO via

Why did Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams put his name in the transfer portal?

Williams was the starter for much of the 2021 season after the freshman replaced former Heisman favorite Spencer Rattler.

Bowl season winners and losers: SEC heavyweights dominate, Pac-12 goes winless

The SEC heayweights ruled, the Pac-12 struggled and opt-out talk has become a tired exercise. Here are this year's

By the numbers: Ohio State sets multiple offensive records in Rose Bowl victory over Utah

The Buckeyes made lots of history in their come-from-behind win over the Utes. from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3JCnGW7 via

Matt Corral injury update: Ole Miss QB exits Sugar Bowl with rolled ankle

Corral exited the Sugar Bowl in the first quarter. from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3mO8Ylo via

Meaningless? Ohio State, Utah show Rose Bowl still speaks for itself in classic shootout

Ohio State and Utah played a Rose Bowl for the ages, and there's more than enough meaning in that.

Arkansas trolls Penn State's Super Bowl tweet following Outback Bowl victory

Arkansas saw the opportunity and took it. from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3ziovi9 via

Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman will learn from first big-game miss at Fiesta Bowl

Notre Dame lost another NY6 Bowl, but it's an experience the Irish's new coach will build on. from Sporting

Kirk Herbstreit claims players 'don't love football' amid bowl game opt-outs

“I think this era of player just doesn’t love football," Herbstreit said. from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3qIuUPI via