College Football News

Oklahoma's Jalen Hurts opens Heisman Trophy lead with stat-stuffed Big 12 debut

Jalen Hurts' Big 12 debut was a success, and if that continues it's a almost certain he will become Oklahoma's third consecutive Heisman Trophy winner.

Bill Bender

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'College GameDay' fan uses sign to propose to girlfriend and it actually worked

Dack asked Lexi to marry him using a sign on ESPN's "College GameDay." It had a happy ending.

Jordan Heck

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Where is ‘College GameDay’ this week? Location, schedule, guest picker for Week 5 on ESPN

Here's everything to know about this week's "College GameDay" location as ESPN's traveling Saturday morning show visits the site of college football's top game in Week 5.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College football picks, Week 5: Can Nebraska keep pace with Ohio State?

Sporting News offers its straight-up picks for college football's Week 5 slate of games, headlined by the 'College GameDay' matchup of Ohio State vs. Nebraska.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Ohio State vs. Nebraska odds, prediction, betting trends for 'College GameDay' game of the week

Sporting News has you covered on everything you need to know for the "College GameDay" game of the week between Ohio State and Nebraska.

Bill Bender

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College football Week 5 picks against the spread for every top-25 matchup

Sporting News offers its picks for every top-25 matchup in college football's Week 5.

Bill Bender

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What channel is Notre Dame vs. Virginia on today? Time, TV schedule for Week 5 game

Notre Dame vs. Virginia is one of the biggest games on the Week 5 schedule. Here's how to watch, including TV channel, live stream and kickoff time.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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College football schedule Week 5: What games are on today? TV channels, times, scores for top 25

Want to watch the top college football games of the week? This guide will tell you where to find all the top-25 games on TV.

Eli Boettger

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Chase Garbers injured in ASU game

The sophomore suffered the injury on a scramble. After falling hard on his right side, he left the field holding his right arm.

Arthur Weinstein

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Why Busch beer cut ties with 'College GameDay' fan whose sign raised $1 million for charity

The Des Moines Register found racially insensitive tweets from when Carson King was in high school.

Jordan Heck

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Free college football value picks & weak betting lines to exploit in Week 5

Sportsbook Review's free Week 5 college football picks identify two games you can capitalize on weak moneylines.

Sportsbook Review

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Kedon Slovis injury update

“Any time you see someone hit the back of their head like Kedon did, you know it’s going to take some time,” Helton said Thursday.

Chelsea Howard

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College football Week 5 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Sporting News scans the college football landscape for Week 5 storylines, including Heisman watch, upset picks, predictions and more.

Bill Bender

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If Jim Harbaugh can't coach Michigan, then who can?

Michigan's issue against top-10 opponents isn't exclusive to Jim Harbaugh. Which begs the question: If he can't win the big ones, then who can?

Bill Bender

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College Fantasy Football: Expert DFS picks, sleepers for Week 5 DraftKings contests

It's another big week of college fantasy football on DraftKings. The experts at CFBDynasty break down their top stud, value, and sleeper picks for Week 5 DFS contests.

Josiah Connor

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Tua considered transferring to USC

"Just making my parents happy and proud was the biggest thing I wanted to do, and I couldn't do it on the sideline," Tagovailoa said.

Chelsea Howard

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Urban Meyer addresses Michigan rumors: 'Not going to happen'

Urban Meyer addressed the rumors he might replace Jim Harbaugh as Michigan's head coach.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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3 players leave UT after 1-3 start

Will Ignont left the program for personal reasons, while Shanon Reid and Jacquez Jones entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Chelsea Howard

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College football teams to bet on with confidence in Week 5

Sportsbook Review breaks down some of the better betting values in college football's Week 5.

Sportsbook Review

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CFB 150: Top 10 running backs in college football history

Sporting News continues its series of top-10 lists celebrating the 150 years of college football. The fifth installment: top 10 running backs in college football history.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Remembering Kordell Stewart's 'Miracle at Michigan' 25 years later

Colorado's Kordell Stewart pulled off the "Miracle at Michigan" 25 years ago today. Here are seven amazing things about the Hail Mary you might have forgotten.

Bill Bender

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Is D'Eriq King transferring or not?

Conflicting reports led to confusion about the Cougars' QB, who accounted for 50 touchdowns in 2018.

Ameer Tyree

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College football updated polls: AP Top 25, Coaches Poll rankings after Week 4

Check out the latest Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 after the Week 4 slate of action in college football.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Brown reenrolls at Central Michigan

Brown posted a photo of his four-class schedule — which is entirely online — to his Instagram story with the caption "Back to school."

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Pac-12: Officials ruled correctly in Cal-Ole Miss game, but instant replay needed 'better judgment'

The Pac-12 issued a statement on Monday defending referees' call in the Cal-Ole Miss game.

Edward Sutelan

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College football Week 5 bowl projections: Wisconsin making a Playoff push?

Sporting News' Week 5 bowl projections saw a little movement, and Wisconsin and Oregon made a push to the New Year's Day Six.

Bill Bender

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USC blasts newspaper for headline

South Carolina said The State newspaper's headline reference after the team's loss to Missouri was "unacceptable."

Gabrielle McMillen

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Week 5 College Football Playoff Picture: Four in, two out and four to watch

Sporting News breaks down the College Football Playoff picture after four weeks, and Wisconsin and Auburn are moving up.

Bill Bender

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Sizing up college football's undefeated teams heading into Week 5

Sporting News looks at the remaining unbeaten teams heading into Week 5. Which teams will stay perfect heading into October?

Bill Bender

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Five-star QB Bryce Young flips commitment from USC to Alabama

Young is the No. 2 dual-threat QB in the 2020 class, according to 247Sports.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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Former Texas, Ole Miss quarterback Jevan Snead found dead in Austin; police investigating

The former Texas and Ole Miss quarterback was reportedly found dead in Austin. Police are investigating his death.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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SN Week 5 College Football Rankings: What do rankings look like after several top-25 losses?

Seven of Sporting News' top-25 teams lost over the weekend, resulting in quite the shake-up among our rankings. What they look like heading into Week 5:

Zac Al-Khateeb

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UT QB confused by rotary phone

Backup QB J.T. Shrout didn't seem to understand how to work a push-button phone on the sideline of Tennessee's game against Florida.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Narduzzi describes game winner

Coach Pat Narduzzi took a leaf out of the Philadelphia Eagles' book to secure Pitt's win over No. 15 Central Florida.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Ugly reality bites Michigan, Jim Harbaugh in blowout loss at Wisconsin

Michigan lost another road game in epic fashion at Wisconsin. Where does Jim Harbaugh pick up the program from here?

Bill Bender

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Controversial targeting penalty on Wisconsin's Eric Burrell draws heavy criticism

Wisconsin safety Eric Burrell was ejected after a hit on Michigan quarterback Dylan McCaffrey.

Jordan Heck

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Wild ending between Ole Miss vs. Cal has college football fans upset with officials

Did the officials make a mistake that cost Ole Miss a win against Cal?

Jordan Heck

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Embrace Auburn as college football's true chaos team for 2019

Auburn beat another ranked opponent, and with four top-10 teams left on the schedule it's clear this is the chaos team of 2019.

Bill Bender

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Notre Dame vs. Georgia final score: Defense guides Bulldogs to signature win over Fighting Irish

No. 3 Georgia topped No. 7 Notre Dame in Saturday's only top-10 matchup. Sporting News provided live scores, updates and highlights from the showdown.

Eli Boettger

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UCLA vs. Washington State: 11 incredible stats from Bruins' outrageous comeback win

The Palouse hosted a game that was bizarre even by #Pac12AfterDark standards. The stats prove it.

Tom Gatto

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Jake Fromm keeps Georgia's Playoff position by leading win against Irish

Georgia's Jake Fromm made the big plays when needed against Notre Dame in a top-10 showdown.

Bill Bender

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Texas A&M fans roast Kevin Sumlin after ex-coach's apparent shade at Auburn loss

Current Arizona coach Kevin Sumlin tweeted an eyes emoji after Texas A&M's loss to Auburn.

Jordan Heck

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Texas' next big milestone under Tom Herman comes by way of its defense

Texas stayed alive in the College Football Playoff race thanks to a monumental performance by its defense.

John E. Hoover

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College football scores: Live results, updates, highlights from Week 4's top 25 games

Looking for scores and highlights from college football's Week 4 action? Follow along here for live updates, results and more.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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3 takeaways from Georgia's win

The No. 3 Bulldogs took control in the fourth quarter and held on for a 23-17 home victory over the No. 7 Fighting Irish at Sanford Stadium.

E.Jay Zarett

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Jim Harbaugh on loss to Wisconsin

“I thought Wisconsin had a great game plan,” Harbaugh told reporters at a postgame press conference. “Executed it extremely well."

E.Jay Zarett

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3 takeaways from No. 8 Auburn's win

The Tigers remain undefeated after the 28-20 win over the Aggies.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Auburn vs. Texas A&M: Tigers look like real SEC contender in win over Aggies

Check out the scores, updates and highlights from an impressive win by No. 8 Auburn over No. 17 Texas A&M.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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LSU's Ed Orgeron on QB Joe Burrow

"We have a great plan," Orgeron told reporters. "As long as we can protect the quarterback, we’re going to make big plays at LSU.”

E.Jay Zarett

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3 takeaways from Wisconsin's win

No. 13 Wisconsin took control early and cruised to an easy 35-14 home win over No. 11 Michigan on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.

E.Jay Zarett

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Charles Woodson absolutely disgusted with Michigan's performance vs. Wisconsin

The Michigan alum could only shake his head at the pitiful performance.

Jordan Greer

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What channel is Notre Dame vs. Georgia on today? Time, TV schedule for Week 4 game

No. 7 Notre Dame takes on No. 3 Georgia in a huge matchup on Saturday. Here is everything you need to know about college football's game of the week, including kickoff time and TV channel.

Eli Boettger

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What channel is Michigan vs. Wisconsin on today? Time, TV schedule for Week 4 game

Here is everything to know about Week 4's Big Ten showdown between No. 11 Michigan vs. No. 13 Wisconsin, including kickoff time and TV channel.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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College football value picks & weak betting lines to exploit in Week 4

Sportsbook Review's free Week 4 college football picks identify two games you can capitalize on weak moneylines.

Sportsbook Review

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College football Week 4 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Sporting News scans the college football landscape for Week 4, including Heisman watch, upset picks, predictions and more.

Bill Bender

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Georgia vs. Notre Dame odds, prediction, betting trends for 'College GameDay' game of the week

Sporting News has everything you need to know about Georgia vs. Notre Dame on Saturday, including odds, betting trends and predictions.

Bill Bender

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Michigan vs. Wisconsin odds, prediction, betting trends for pivotal Big Ten game

Sporting News has everything you need to know about Michigan vs. Wisconsin on Saturday, including odds, betting trends and predictions.

Bill Bender

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College football Week 4 picks against the spread for every top-25 matchup

Sporting News makes its picks for Week 4 against the spread, with a tight one in Athens between Georgia and Notre Dame.

Bill Bender

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College football schedule Week 4: What games are on today? TV channels, times, scores for top 25

Want to watch the top college football games of the week? This guide will tell you where to find all the top-25 games on TV, including kickoff times and TV channels.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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College football picks, Week 4: Georgia, Notre Dame headline Playoff-defining weekend

Sporting News offers its picks for college football's Week 4 slate of games, headlined by the top-10 matchup between Notre Dame and Georgia.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Where is ‘College GameDay’ this week? Location, schedule, guest picker for Week 4 on ESPN

Here's everything to know about this week's "College GameDay" location as ESPN's traveling Saturday morning show visits the site of college football's top game in Week 4.

Edward Sutelan

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College Fantasy Football: Expert DFS picks, sleepers for Week 4 DraftKings contests

It's another big week of college fantasy football on DraftKings. The experts at CFBDynasty break down their top stud, value, and sleeper picks for Week 4 DFS contests.

Josiah Connor

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Kedon Slovis injury update

Kedon Slovis has been very good in relief of starting quarterback J.T. Daniels, who suffered a season-ending injury in the first game.

Thomas Lott

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Georgia store removes soap from shelves; Irish Spring responds ahead of Georgia-Notre Dame game

Dill's Food City takes its Bulldog fandom seriously.

Alyssa Sconzo

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OSU legend 'Hopalong' Cassady dies

Cassady led the Buckeyes to a national title in 1954 and won the Heisman Trophy the following season.

Marc Lancaster

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Tulane's fake kneel, long pass in closing seconds add up to wild victory over Houston

The Green Wave hit a trick play and then complete a high-risk throw to beat the Cougars.

Tom Gatto

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Nick Saban elected to Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, 15 years after leaving LSU

Saban went 48-16 in five seasons at LSU, winning a national championship, two SEC titles and at least a share of three SEC West division titles.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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Saban says Alfano 'basically quit'

"He quit going to class, he quit coming here. We tried to encourage him, we tried to help him," Saban said.

Chelsea Howard

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Kentucky's Kash Daniel denies trying to 'deliberately hurt' Florida QB Kyle Trask after video emerges

A pair of videos shows what looks like Kash Daniel trying to twist the ankle of Florida quarterback Kyle Trask during a scrum on the field.

Jordan Heck

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Pat McAfee explains why he doesn't like to visit West Virginia

"You can see how I could build up a potential resentment," the former Mountaineers kicker said Wednesday on his show.

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New York senator proposes bill to mandate colleges pay student-athletes

New York Sen. Kevin Parker proposed a bill that would allow student-athletes to profit on their name and likeness — and require colleges to pay their student-athletes.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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HBO's '24/7' series to focus on Florida, Penn State, Washington State, Arizona state in 2019

HBO's acclaimed "24/7" series will return in 2019, turning to the college football gridiron for the first time.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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For Michigan-Wisconsin to matter beyond Big Ten, winner must actually challenge for Playoff

The Big Ten hasn't made the Playoff since 2016. It hasn't won since 2014. Knowing that, will Saturday's ranked matchup between Michigan and Wisconsin actually matter in the Playoff race?

Bill Bender

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College football teams to bet on with confidence in Week 4

Sportsbook Review breaks down some of the better betting values in college football's Week 4.

Sportsbook Review

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Big 12's big week: Is once-beleaguered conference finally catching up to Power 5 competition?

The Big 12 had a huge Week 3, going 5-2 against Power opponents. Is that indicative the conference is catching up in the college football arms race?

John E. Hoover

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CFB 150: Top 10 Hail Marys in college football history

Sporting News continues its series of top-10 lists celebrating the 150 years of college football history. The fourth installment: top 10 Hail Marys in college football history.

Bill Bender

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GameDay beer money plea goes viral

Carson King, 24, asked "GameDay" viewers to Venmo him beer money. He ended up with $5,700 that he'll donate to a children's hospital.

Bob Hille

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Fenway Bowl coming in 2020

Teams from the ACC and American Athletic Conference will meet at the century-old baseball stadium beginning in 2020.

Bob Hille

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Five-star Ohio State commit Jack Sawyer makes switch to QB look easy

Five-star defensive end Jack Sawyer made the switch to quarterback last week and led Pickerington North to its first victory.

Bill Bender

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College football Week 4 bowl projections: Notre Dame, Georgia can make Playoff case now

Sporting News' Week 4 bowl projections saw a little movement, but Georgia and Notre Dame can make their case this week.

Bill Bender

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10 questions for college football's biggest Week 4 matchups

Week 4 is loaded with big matchups. Here are the biggest questions facing the teams involved.

Bill Bender

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SN Week 4 College Football Rankings: Chaotic weekend creates brand new top 25

Sporting News' college football rankings ahead of Week 4. More upsets mean more shakeups in the rankings.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College football updated polls: AP Top 25, Coaches Poll rankings after Week 3

Several ranked teams fell from the ranks of the unbeaten on Saturday, resulting in a new set of rankings ahead of Week 4.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Florida fans angry with Brian Griese after comments made on Feleipe Franks

Griese made some unfounded comments about Franks' off-field behavior after the latter's season-ending injury on Saturday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Week 4 College Football Playoff Picture: Four in, two out and four to watch

The College Football Playoff picture saw little movement in Week 3. Sporting News breaks down the top 10 contenders.

Bill Bender

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Pitt's Pat Narduzzi offers absurd explanation for field-goal fiasco against Penn State

If Saturday truly marked the end of football competition between Pitt and Penn State, then Pat Narduzzi made sure the Panthers exited the rivalry with a whimper, not a roar.

Jordan Greer

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Ohio State won't suffer inexplicable road loss with this running game, defense

Ohio State seems to have put some bad road losses behind them, and it showed in the road opener at Indiana.

Bill Bender

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Missed call should have given Michigan State third try at game-tying field goal vs. Arizona State, Pac-12 says

Michigan State had 12 men on the field for the first attempt and missed the second, but the Spartans should've gotten a third kick because Pac-12 officials missed a penalty on the Sun Devils.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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Alabama still searching for offensive identity after dismissing South Carolina

Alabama has proven its passing game is elite, but it needs more balance if it wants to succeed down the line.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Referees ended Wake Forest vs. UNC game early, ACC says

Replay officials should have added one second to the game clock at the end of Wake Forest's win over North Carolina.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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Florida's SEC hopes rest with Kyle Trask after Feleipe Franks injury

Florida lost its starting quarterback to a nasty ankle injury, but the Gators' backup saved the day against UK. Can he save the season?

Bill Bender

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Feleipe Franks injury update

Feleipe Franks was bent over awkwardly when trying to run for a first down.

Thomas Lott

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Clay Helton starting three-game trial to remain USC coach after OT loss to BYU

Trojans coach Clay Helton is entering a crucial stretch after the Trojans crumble on the road.

Bill Bender

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College football scores: Live results, updates, highlights from Week 3's Top 25 games

Looking for scores and highlights from college football's Week 3 action? Follow along here for live updates, results and more.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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Iowa State students storm field

Iowa State students decided to have a little bit of extra fun when a weather delay disrupted the Cyclones' matchup with Iowa.

Thomas Lott

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SEC officials miss possible TD

South Carolina appeared to score a touchdown at the end of the half, but SEC officials ruled the back did not score and did not review it.

Thomas Lott

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What channel is Alabama vs. South Carolina on today? Time, TV schedule for the Week 3 matchup

No. 2 Alabama will face another Power 5 team on Saturday when it travels to Columbia, South Carolina, to face off against the Gamecocks. Sporting News has you covered for where and when to watch the game.

Edward Sutelan

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Georgia fans wear pink to honor Arkansas State coach's late wife

Red Wolves coach Blake Anderson lost his wife, Wendy, to breast cancer in August.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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Les Miles' Kansas upsets Boston College, ending 48-game Power 5 road losing streak

The Jayhawks turned into road warriors on their trip to Chestnut Hill.

Tom Gatto

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College football Week 3 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Sporting News surveys the national college football landscape ahead of Week 3 games, including Heisman watch, upset picks, predictions and more.

Bill Bender

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College football schedule Week 3: What games are on today? TV channels, times, scores for top 25

Want to watch the top college football games of the week? This guide will tell you where to find all the top-25 games on TV.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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Tim Tebow roasted for his rant on the 'selfish culture' of paying college athletes

Tim Tebow took to "First Take" to share his thoughts on why California bill SB206, which would allow college athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness, is bad for college sports. Many more took to Twitter to say why that was wrong.

Edward Sutelan

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Iowa vs. Iowa State odds, prediction, betting trends for 'College GameDay' game of the week

Sporting News provides a full breakdown of the battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy between Iowa and Iowa State, including betting odds, trends and a final prediction.

Bill Bender

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Mack Brown doesn't get his second back this time, and UNC loses to Wake Forest

This isn't the Big 12 championship game, coach.

Tom Gatto

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College football Week 3 picks against the spread for every top-25 matchup

Sporting News offers picks against the spread for every game involving a top-25 team ahead of the Week 3 college football slate.

Bill Bender

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College football picks, Week 3: Iowa-Iowa State is your headliner

Sporting News offers its straight-up college football picks for Week 3, headlined by the battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy between Iowa and Iowa State.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College Fantasy Football: Expert DFS picks, sleepers for Week 3 DraftKings contests

It's another big week of college fantasy football on DraftKings. The experts at CFBDynasty break down their top stud, value, and sleeper picks for Week 3 DFS contests.

Josiah Connor

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Lynn Swann's resignation at USC was inevitable culmination of controversial tenure as AD

Lynn Swann gave USC president Carol Folt ample reasons to fire him, not least of which was the football team's success — or lack of it.

Scott Wolf

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Manziel uniform thief ID'd

You can’t expect to steal a treasured piece of football history from Texas A&M and get away with it.

Travis Durkee

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Three SEC teams in the Playoff? Exploring college football's doomsday scenario

The SEC couldn't place three teams in the 2019 College Football Playoff ... could it? Exploring what would need to happen for college football's biggest doomsday scenario.

Bill Bender

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Young Vols fan gets full ride

The youngster's hand-drawn homemade UT T-shirt went viral after his teacher wrote on social media that he'd been bullied at school.

Bob Hille

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Pitt and Penn State made each other better, but their rivalry was dismantled a long time ago

Pitt and Penn State boosted each other's rise to prominence, but today's college football landscape leaves little room for their rivalry to be renewed.

Mike DeCourcy

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College football's best revenge games to bet on in Week 3

Week 3 in college football is just about here and Sportsbook Review has isolated a few games of interest in which payback is due. But can those teams get their revenge?

Sportsbook Review

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Ohio State, James denied trademarks

OSU was trying to add "the" in front of its name, while the Lakers star wanted to own rights to the popular phrase "Taco Tuesday."

Chelsea Howard

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Thompson back at Vols practice

Thompson still is waiting his second court date after he was arrested on a domestic assault charge involving an unidentified woman.

Gabrielle McMillen

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T. Boone Pickens dies at 91

His donations to Oklahoma State totaled half a billion dollars, almost half of it to the Cowboys athletic department.

Bob Hille

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College football teams to bet on with confidence in Week 3

Sportsbook Review breaks down some of the better betting values in college football's Week 3.

Sportsbook Review

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CFB 150: Top 10 quarterbacks in college football history

Sporting News continues its series of top-10 lists celebrating the 150 years of college football history. The third installment: top 10 quarterbacks in college football history.

Bill Bender

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Stanford's K.J. Costello cleared for return; offensive tackle Walker Little out for season

The Sporting News preseason All-American will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his left knee against Northwestern.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Neiron Ball dies at 27

Ball suffered from a brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation), a condition that affects less than 1 percent of the general population.

Thomas Lott

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Kirk Herbstreit talks Playoff possibilities with Jalen Hurts, Justin Fields and Joe Burrow

Three transfer quarterbacks have been the talk of the first two weeks of the college football season. ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit explored the possibilities.

Bill Bender

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California college athletes move step closer to profiting off name, likeness, image after bill passed

Collegiate athletes in California are one step closer to being able to make money for their performance on the field after the California State Assembly passed a bill allowing athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness.

Edward Sutelan

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College football Week 3 bowl projections: Oklahoma moves back in Playoff

Sporting News' Week 3 bowl projections saw a little movement, including the return of the Sooners to the CFP.

Bill Bender

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Pruitt compares UT to 'Titanic'

"We have had a few that left our program, but you will figure out who wants to be a Tennessee Vol and who don't," Pruitt said Monday.

E.Jay Zarett

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College football updated polls: AP Top 25, Coaches Poll rankings after Week 2

Several top-25 teams lost in Week 2, reflected in the latest AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll rankings.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Week 3 Buy or Sell? LSU-Bama shaping up to be game of the year

Will LSU-Alabama be the game of the year? It's looking that way after LSU's impressive win against Texas on Saturday.

Bill Bender

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SN Week 3 College Football Rankings: Texas teams tumble after marquee losses

Sporting News' college football rankings ahead of Week 3: The top 25 is mostly intact after a chaotic second weekend of play.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson out for season with knee injury

Kentucky's starting quarterback will be out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury that occurred during the Wildcats' game against Eastern Michigan.

Edward Sutelan

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Week 3 College Football Playoff Picture: Four in, two out and four to watch

Sporting News weekly Playoff Picture comes into focus heading into Week 3

Bill Bender

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Michigan survives Army upset bid, but will offense advance in Big Ten play?

Michigan needed two overtimes to beat Army. How much will the upcoming bye week help a sloppy new offense?

Bill Bender

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With Joe Burrow, LSU gives SEC real look at two College Football Playoff teams

LSU beat Texas in a thrilling shootout, and it gives the SEC a legitimate third Playoff power worth talking about.

Bill Bender

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College football schedule Week 2: What games are on today? TV channels, times, scores for top 25

Want to watch the top college football games of the week? This guide will tell you where to find all the top-25 games on TV.

Eli Boettger

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Tennessee loses to BYU, starts 0-2 for first time since 1988

Tennessee's 2019 football season is off to a less than ideal start.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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California, Washington play into Sunday morning after weather delay

The Bears and Huskies kick off their Pac-12 seasons with a weird game in Seattle.

Tom Gatto

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Three takeaways from

Joe Burrow led the Tigers to a win on the road at a very difficult venue.

Thomas Lott

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LSU vs. Texas results: Joe Burrow powers No.6 Tigers past No. 9 Longhorns

No. 6 LSU beat No. 9 Texas 45-38 behind 471 passing yards from quarterback Joe Burrow.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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College football scores: Live results, updates, highlights from Week 2's Top 25 games

Looking for scores and highlights from college football's Week 2 action? Follow along here for live updates, results and more.

Eli Boettger

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Clemson vs. Texas A&M: Tigers wreck visiting Aggies in statement game

Sporting News provided live scores, updates and highlights from No. 1 Clemson's dismissal of No. 12 Texas A&M.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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McDonald collapses on field

McDonald was alert and received treatment by Bearcats' medical staff right before halftime, an UC spokesperson said.

Chelsea Howard

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What channel is LSU vs. Texas on today? Time, TV schedule for the week 2 matchup

Arguably the most anticipated matchup of Week 2 on Saturday will take place when the LSU Tigers and Joe Burrow head to Austin, Texas, to face off against the Longhorns and Sam Ehlinger.

Edward Sutelan

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What channel is Michigan vs. Army on today? Time, TV schedule for the Week 2 matchup

Michigan will welcome Army to Michigan Stadium for a Saturday matchup that has many putting the Wolverines on upset watch.

Edward Sutelan

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How to find ACC Network: TV channels, live stream, watch online

Need help finding the ACC Network? We're here to help.

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LSU vs. Texas: Odds, betting trends, things to watch, prediction

Texas and LSU meet in a top-10 showdown on Saturday. Here is everything you need for the big matchup.

Bill Bender

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College football Week 2 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Sporting News previews Week 2, including LSU-Texas, Rocky Top discontent and a moment Athens will never forget.

Bill Bender

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College football Week 2 picks against the spread: Tide rolls but doesn't cover, upset alerts and picks for every top 25 game

Sporting News has picks for all the top 25 matchups in Week 2, including the blockbuster matchup between LSU and Texas.

Bill Bender

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College Fantasy Football: Best DFS picks, sleepers for Week 2 DraftKings contests

College fantasy football contests continue this week at DraftKings. The experts at CFBDynasty are here to help with their top Week 2 picks and value sleepers for DFS, including Clemson running back Travis Etienne.

Josiah Connor

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Stanford QB Costello out vs. USC

Redshirt sophomore Davis Mills will make his first career start Saturday, while USC will start true freshman Kedon Slovis at QB.

Bob Hille

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New Mexico's Bob Davie won't travel to game at Notre Dame after being hospitalized

New Mexico football head coach Bob Davie will miss the Sept. 14 game at Notre Dame. Davie was hospitalized shortly after the Lobos' win over Sam Houston State on Sept. 1.

Eli Boettger

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How 'godsend' Mason Fine has helped resurrect North Texas' football program — and pride

At one point, Mason Fine was a small high school recruit with little interest from college teams. Now, he's the primary driver of North Texas' revitalized football program.

John E. Hoover

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Armstrong to miss significant time

Armstrong, a junior, could be out "up to two months, with a five-week layoff" being the optimistic timeline.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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College football updated polls: AP Top 25, Coaches Poll rankings after Week 1

The only ranked team that lost in Week 1 was No. 11 Oregon, which fell in a Saturday night thriller to No. 16 Auburn and freshman quarterback Bo Nix. Here's how the polls look heading into Week 2 college football action.

Edward Sutelan

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Two UT players leave program

Junior wide receiver Jordan Murphy and sophomore cornerback Terrell Bailey have decided to step away from the program.

E.Jay Zarett

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Notre Dame's black leprechaun mascot responds to racist criticism from social media

Notre Dame student Samuel Jackson is part of a diverse group hired to work as the school's leprechaun mascot during the 2019 season, including the first female to serve in the role.

Jordan Heck

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Taggart: Seminoles were dehydrated

Willie Taggart found himself defending his players after FSU was stunned by Boise State Saturday.

Gabrielle McMillen

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SN College Football Rankings: LSU moves into top five ahead of Texas showdown

Sporting News College Football Rankings for Week 2 featured some moves in the top 10, and LSU bumped into the top five.

Bill Bender

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Week 2 College Football Playoff Picture: Four in, two out and four to watch

Sporting News weekly Playoff Picture comes into focus, and this week's matchup between LSU and Texas is a big piece of the puzzle.

Bill Bender

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Notre Dame must perfect true road-game mentality after Louisville victory

Notre Dame won its opener at Louisville, but the No. 9 Irish can't afford to play like that in future road games in 2019.

Bill Bender

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Three takeaways from ND's win

Notre Dame entered its matchup with Louisville as the heavy favorites and managed to come away with a 35-17 win. But, it wasn't easy.

E.Jay Zarett

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Fighting Irish pull away after halftime for comfortable win

No. 9 Notre Dame opens its season with a trip to Louisville, with the Fighting Irish looking to begin the road to another College Football Playoff appearance. Sporting News will have all the live scoring updates and highlights.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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Saban on Hurts' OU debut

“I think that Jalen set a great example when he was here,” Saban told reporters Monday.

E.Jay Zarett

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Bring on the Jalen Hurts-Tua Tagovailoa Heisman Trophy drama, please

Tua or Jalen? After Jalen Hurts' smashing debut, we have a front-running Heisman Trophy debate for 2019.

Bill Bender

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Sooner TD leaves Beamer in stitches

The tight end and running backs coach head-butted the Sooners' Jeremiah Hall after he hauled in a 14-yard touchdown reception.

Ameer Tyree

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College football Week 2 bowl projections: LSU, Washington trending up

Sporting News' Week 2 bowl projections saw a little movement, including LSU and Washington.

Bill Bender

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Jalen Hurts' debut for Oklahoma the start of fantastic new chapter in QB's story

It came in only a sing game against a questionable defense, but Jalen Hurts' debut for Oklahoma suggests he'll be just fine as the Sooners' quarterback.

John E. Hoover

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3 takeaways from Oklahoma's win

No. 4 Oklahoma took control early and came away with a 49-31 home win over Houston on Sunday.

E.Jay Zarett

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Pac-12's latest flop hurts worse than normal after Oregon loss to Auburn

Oregon held a 15-point third-quarter lead over No. 16 Auburn on the biggest game of college football's opening weekend. The Ducks squandered their chance at a conference-affirming win.

Scott Wolf

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Hugh Freeze coaches game from bed

Recovering from surgery and a serious staph infection, Freeze coached Liberty's game against No. 22 Syracuse from a hospital bed.

Arthur Weinstein

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Tennessee, Mack Brown, LSU and other Week 1 overreactions

Sporting News looks at the biggest over-reactions from Week 1 of the college football season.

Bill Bender

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Bo Nix's debut a storybook thriller Auburn knows oh, so well

Auburn's Bo Nix announced his arrival with a game-winning drive against Oregon. Nix's best stories are yet to come as he works with Tigers coach Gus Malzahn.

Bill Bender

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Three takeaways Auburn's win

Bo Nix had one heck of an introduction to college football.

Thomas Lott

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Auburn vs. Oregon: Tigers win thriller as freshman QB Bo Nix leads late touchdown drive

No. 11 Oregon and No. 16 Auburn met in the AdvoCare Classic in Arlington, Texas, a game with massive Playoff implications. Sporting News provided live scoring updates and highlights.

Eli Boettger

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Davies suffering from heart trouble

The 64-year-old's condition led New Mexico to cancel its postgame press conference.

Ameer Tyree

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College football schedule: Live highlights from Week 1's Top 25 games

Sixteen schools in the AP Top 25 competed during college football's first full Saturday.

Jordan Heck

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Return of the Mack

North Carolina rallied to upset South Carolina in Mack Brown's return to coaching. The

Thomas Schlarp

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Alabama's slow start more than balanced out by commitment to mixing run, pass

Alabama's coaches put together a strong game plan led to another neutral-site blowout victory, this time vs. Duke. It figures to be a blueprint for success all season.

Bill Bender

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Hugh Freeze to make Liberty coaching debut from hospital bed in coaches' booth

Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze is recovering from back surgery to repair a herniated disk. He is also dealing with the effects of a staph infection.

Eli Boettger

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Justin Fields, Ohio State show why Big Ten runs through Columbus

Justin Fields leads four touchdown drives in the first quarter of Ohio State's season-opening victory over Florida Atlantic. The Georgia transfer helps make Ryan Day a winner his debut as the Buckeyes' full-time head coach.

Bill Bender

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College football schedule Week 1: What games are on today? TV channels, times, scores for top 25

Want to watch the top college football games of the week? This guide will tell you where to find all the top 25 games on TV.

Edward Sutelan

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Winning FG leads to a scholarship

Nevada true freshman Brandon Talton earns a scholarship after kicking a game-winning 56-yard FG on the last play vs. Purdue.

Bill Marx

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Nevada stuns Purdue with last-second field goal to cap desperation rally

Brandon Talton nailed a 56-yarder on the final snap of the game.

Tom Gatto

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Wisconsin's Taylor makes his first Heisman statement; other Friday talking points

The Wisconsin running back does work in his team's opening game, while Michigan State makes history — for its opponent.

Tom Gatto

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Saban against players talking 'sh—'

Saban went on an unprompted rant during his radio show about how players talk to each other on the field.

Chelsea Howard

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ACC Network scrambles midgame in response to fan complaints

It wasn't a banner evening for the new ACC Network as fans expressed complaints over the availability of the network's broadcast of Georgia Tech-Clemson.

Eli Boettger

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Three takeaways from Clemson's win

Trevor Lawrence isn't just a thrower and Clemson's front seven will be just fine.

Thomas Lott

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Chip Kelly's UCLA offense still unrecognizable in loss to Cincinnati

UCLA lost to Cincinnati for the second straight season, which will increase the urgency in Chip Kelly's second season in Westwood.

Bill Bender

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NCAA releases video explaining new blindside block rule

Not all such blocks are illegal, but those that are carry a personal foul and a 15-yard penalty.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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

Sporting News has all the Week 1 picks for top-25 matchups, and there's a bonus pick for Saturday's showdown between Florida and Miami.

Bill Bender

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College football Week 1 Thursday picks: Clemson doesn't cover, Utah-BYU a nail-biter

Sporting News has picks for Thursday's games, including Clemson-Georgia Tech and BYU-Utah.

Bill Bender

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College Fantasy Football: Best DFS picks, sleepers for Week 1 DraftKings contests

College football is back, and with it comes DraftKings college fantasy football contests. The experts at CFBDynasty are here to help with their top Week 1 picks and value sleepers

Josiah Connor

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No changes yet to Boise State vs. Florida State game as Hurricane Dorian approaches

With Dorian set to reach Florida in the coming days, Florida State issued a statement Wednesday regarding its season-opening matchup.

Eli Boettger

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Sears entering transfer portal

After Sears ended up as the No. 4 quarterback on the depth chart, he announced he was transferring out of USC.

Gabrielle McMillen

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'We've lost our swagger': Pac-12 decline belies Conference of Champions moniker

The Pac-12 has faced myriad issues since the start of the Playoff era, enough for cynics to question its standing among the Power 5 conferences. Taking a deeper look into the decline of the Conference of Champions:

Scott Wolf

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Alabama loses another key player to injury ahead of 2019 season-opener

Linebacker Dylan Moses reportedly suffered a serious knee injury, leaving the Crimson Tide even more shorthanded against Duke.

Bill Bender

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CFB 150: Top 10 player nicknames in college football history

From "The Galloping Ghost" to the "Honey Badger," Sporting News celebrates the top 10 player nicknames of college football's 150-year history.

Mike DeCourcy

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Fox's 'Big Noon Kickoff' banking on star power with launch in 2019

Urban Meyer, Brady Quinn, Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart and Rob Stone are ready to make their move in the college football pregame space.

Bill Bender

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

Sporting News prepares you for Week 1 of the college football season with its weekly primer.

Bill Bender

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Kirk Herbstreit explains why he's picking Texas to make College Football Playoff

Kirk Herbstreit believes Texas is ready to break through and make a College Football Playoff run in 2019. More on that pick from Sporting News.

Bill Bender

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Penn State's Franklin pushes back

Dr. Scott A. Lynch’s suit, seeking $50,000 in damages, claims that Franklin pressured the former team doctor to clear players who were hurt.

Bob Hille

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College Football Over/Unders: Five win totals to consider betting on

The experts at TeamRankings.com provide data-driven analysis for five noteworthy college football over/under win totals on which you might consider betting.

TeamRankings.com

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Michigan must battle history, noise for a long-awaited Big Ten breakout season

Michigan must face history, outside scrutiny and its own sterling standard in a pivotal to the long-term success of coach Jim Harbaugh and the program.

Bill Bender

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