Count on Ohio State’s Ryan Day to answer QB questions with best pitch possible

Ryan Day has a proven track record at the quarterback position. Count on that going forward as Ohio State faces questions about that all-important position.

Ohio State uses 'NCAA Football 14' to announce college football recruit signings

The Buckeyes looked to the 'NCAA' video game franchise to put a memorable stamp on their early signing period announcements.

Devin Bush declares for 2019 draft

The 20-year-old was named the Big Ten’s Defensive Player of the Year and a consensus All-American this season.

Cam, Stafford or Tebow? 5-star quarterback rankings since 2005

Who is the best five-star quarterback of the last 10 recruiting cycles? Sporting News ranked those five-star quarterbacks based on their college and NFL success. Who is No. 1?

'That's been the plan all along': Kirk Herbstreit supports UCF's Playoff campaign

Kirk Herbstreit understands UCF's playoff campaign heading into the Fiesta Bowl against LSU. Will the Knights get their chance someday?

When is early signing period? Dates, best classes, top uncommitted recruits to watch

Everything you need to know about college football's upcoming signing period.

National Signing Day 2019: Top 10 uncommitted players for early signing period

With the early signing period coming on Dec. 19, Sporting News looks at top 10 uncommitted recruits for the Class of 2019.

Best transfer options for Justin Fields include Ohio State, three SEC schools

Georgia quarterback Justin Fields announced his intent to transfer, and these schools make the most sense for the dual-threat quarterback.

UAB's Bill Clark is Sporting News' 2018 Coach of the Year

Bill Clark helped lead a year of firsts for UAB football, just four years removed from the program being shuttered. For that reason, he is Sporting News' 2018 Coach of the Year.

Trevor Lawrence's season should be answer enough for Playoff readiness

Clemson's freshman quarterback hasn't bowed under pressure yet this season. His teammates feel there's no reason for that to change in the College Football Playoff.

Weber to enter 2019 NFL Draft

Buckeyes running back Mike Weber has declared for the 2019 NFL Draft.

Snell declares for 2019 NFL Draft

Kentucky will lose an important star to the 2019 NFL Draft.

Expert College Football Bowl Picks: Six underrated value picks for pick 'em pools

Don't finalize your college football bowl picks until checking out this expert strategy advice from TeamRankings. Get six underrated value picks, including a few notable upsets, that could help you rack up confidence points in your college bowl pick 'em pools.

Six biggest games to watch in 2018-19 bowl season

Sporting News looks at the best games to watch this bowl season.

How should College Football Playoff expand if — when — we get 8-team format?

Sporting News writers Bill Bender and Mike DeCourcy hash out how the College Football Playoff should expand if — when — the time comes.

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa heads 2018 consensus All-American Team

The 2018 Consensus All-American Team was announced Thursday, and Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa edged out Oklahoma's Kyler Murray on the first team.

Dwayne Haskins can use Rose Bowl to finalize NFL Draft decision

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins has a tough decision on his football future. But if he plays as well as he all season in the Rose Bowl, it might not be tough at all.

Sporting News 2018 college football All-Americans

Sporting News' All-America team includes 14 players among the four College Football Playoff contenders in Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame and Oklahoma.

Ohio State has great response to Chase Winovich's 'mirage' talk

Ohio State heard Chase Winovich refer to Michigan's 62-39 loss as a "mirage." The Buckeyes' social media team came up with a great subtweet as a response.

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa is Sporting News' 2018 Player of the Year

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the 2018 Sporting News College Football Player of the Year.

Kyler Murray's Heisman Trophy mirrors Baker Mayfield's, but is one-of-a-kind

Kyler Murray thinks his time with Baker Mayfield helped prepare him for his incredible season. But the year he had in 2018 was one-of-a-kind.

Heisman denied: 13 best college football players who never won it

The Heisman Trophy is awarded to college football's most outstanding player — except in these cases.

Least-deserving Heisman winners of all time

The most controversial players to ever win the Heisman.

Oklahoma Sooners past and present react to Kyler Murray's Heisman Trophy win

Kyler Murray became the second consecutive Oklahoma quarterback to win the Heisman Trophy. Sooners past and present took to Twitter to sing his praises.

Five-star recruit Daxton Hill flips commitment from Michigan to Alabama

The Crimson Tide coaches pry a prized prospect away from Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines.

Army vs. Navy score, results and highlights from Saturday's game

For the third year in a row Army (10-2) defeats Navy (3-10). Sporting News provided live updates, scores and highlights from the Army-Navy game.

Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray or Dwayne Haskins: Heisman voters gave no wrong answers

Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa and Dwayne Haskins are all worthy of the Heisman. That makes this the most intriguing vote in years.

College football bowl schedule 2018-19: Track accepted bowl bids here

Sporting News tracks the accepted bowl bids for the 2018-19 college football bowl schedule.

When is the Heisman Trophy ceremony? Time, odds, finalists for 2018 award

Championship weekend is upon us, which means the Heisman Trophy will be awarded soon. We have all you need to know about when, where and what are the odds for this years award.

Will Grier headlines growing list of college football stars skipping bowl games

A few years ago players like Leonard Fournette surprised many by skipping out on his team's bowl game to focus on the NFL Draft, but in 2018 it's become a popular trend.

Army vs. Navy: Time, TV channel, how to watch, series history

The Black Knights and Midshipmen play their annual rivalry game on Saturday.

Maryland coach Mike Locksley's bond with McNair family could make him a winning hire

Mike Locksley's ties to Jordan McNair add something Maryland badly needs in its latest coaching hire.

Ryan Day welcomes every high-pressure challenge that comes with Ohio State job

Ryan Day will soon learn the expectations that come with being the face of the bluest of blue blood Big Ten programs. He's facing them head-on.

What is Urban Meyer's legacy at Ohio State? Depends on which side you ask

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer will leave behind a complicated legacy upon his retirement after the Rose Bowl.

Don't use Jalen Hurts' heroics at Alabama to vilify college transfers

Jalen Hurts became a hero for Alabama in the SEC championship game. But it's not because he didn't transfer.

Texas' Breckyn Hager suffers gruesome hand injury in 'accident' after Oklahoma game

Texas confirmed Breckyn Hager injured his hand "in an accident" after the Longhorns lost to Oklahoma.

Ole Miss' A.J. Brown to go pro

Brown had 85 catches for 1,320 yards and six touchdowns as a junior, capping a career in which he had 19 TDs and 2,984 yards receiving.

Big Ten must make off-field changes if it wants back in Playoff

The Big Ten hasn't made the Playoff in two years. Its champion hasn't made it in three. The conference needs to make changes if it wants back in.

Clemson’s NFL-caliber defensive front ready for Playoff challenge

The Tigers allowed 192 rushing yards to Pittsburgh. But their staunch pass defense provided optimism entering the College Football Playoff.

Bill Snyder remains Kansas State's rock through trials, tribulation

Bill Snyder's players have immense admiration for their coach, who has overcome both cancer and the death of his grandson entering his 28th year at Kansas State.

Four-team Playoff isn’t perfect, but you’ll miss this when it's gone

The four-team Playoff isn't perfect. But the arguments, debates and fanaticism it engenders is what makes college football great. And you'll miss that when it's gone.

Seven best candidates to replace Bill Snyder at Kansas State

A look at the seven best candidates to replace Bill Snyder at Kansas State, a job that should attract some interesting names.

College football rankings, Week 15: Oklahoma No. 4 in AP, Coaches polls

The Sooners capitalized on Georgia's loss and joined the top four in both the AP and Coaches Poll, which helps their hopes for the College Football Playoff.

College Football Playoff Picture: Oklahoma edges Georgia, Ohio State for final spot

Sporting News makes its final College Football Playoff picks, with Alabama and Clemson leading the way. We also pick the New Year's Day Six bowls.

Clemson's win over Pitt puts Tigers in a league of their own in ACC

The Tigers are the only team in conference history with four consecutive outright ACC titles. It's a far cry from where Clemson once found itself in the conference.

Against all odds, Oklahoma's defense the difference-maker for Sooners' Playoff hopes

Oklahoma is Big 12 champion again thanks to its porous defense making big plays in big moments the past two games. It will soon learn whether those plays resonated with the CFP committee.

Jalen Hurts' 'fairytale' moment more like 'cold, hard' reality of Alabama program

Jalen Hurts became college football's feel-good story of the year when he led Alabama to a comeback win over Georgia in the SEC championship game.

Clemson vs. Pitt score, results from the Tigers' dominant ACC championship victory

No. 2 Clemson stays perfect as it dominates Pitt in the ACC championship in Charlotte, N.C. Sporting News provided live score updates and highlights from the game.

Oklahoma vs. Texas results: Sooners hang on to win fourth consecutive Big 12 title

No. 5 Oklahoma defeated No. 14 Texas for the 2018 Big 12 championship 39-27. Sporting News provided live updates and highlights from their big win.

Twitter reacts to Jalen Hurts' performance in Alabama's SEC championship game victory

Jalen Hurts came off the bench to lead a comeback one season after he was benched in Alabama's national championship game victory. Social media had mostly good things to say about Hurts' performance.

Alabama vs. Georgia score, results from Tide's comeback win in SEC title game

No. 1 Alabama stays perfect in an SEC championship game against No. 5 Georgia that came down to the final seconds. Jalen Hurts comes on in relief to lead a second-half rally.

Ohio State vs. Northwestern score, results from Buckeyes' Big Ten championship win

Ohio State takes advantage of an opportunity to show it belongs in the College Football Playoff. SN provided live updates and highlights of the Buckeyes' victory over the Wildcats in Indianapolis.

Ohio State's status? For once, it's not complicated — Big Ten champs, on Playoff bubble

Ohio State will probably miss the College Football Playoff again, even though Dwayne Haskins and his teammates showed championship character vs. Northwestern.

College Football Playoff selection show 2018: Date, time, how to watch

The College Football Playoff Committee will announce its selections for the four-team Playoff on Sunday. Here's everything to know, including betting odds and how to tune in on TV.

When are the final College Football Playoff rankings announced?

Here's everything you need to know to see the final unveiling of the College Football Playoff rankings.

The story behind viral video of Georgia teacher trolling student with Alabama gear

The Alabama teacher is not bullying her Georgia classmate in a video that's been gaining a lot of attention ahead of the SEC championship game.

Clemson fans take free tickets reserved for charity and military to mock South Carolina

South Carolina offered free tickets for charity organizations and military members. But because of a mishap, some were purchased by rival Clemson fans.

Alabama vs. Georgia: Preview, TV channel, how to watch online

The Crimson Tide and Bulldogs meet in the SEC championship with a berth to the College Football Playoff on the line. Here's everything you need to know to tune in.

College football schedule: Conference championship TV coverage

Check out how to watch all the conference title games, from the MAC championship to the Big Ten.

Georgia alumni invite SEC teams to root against Alabama — and it went horribly wrong

Georgia's Alumni Association has invited Auburn, Florida and other SEC fanbases to be a "Dawg for a Day" and root against Alabama.

College Football Playoff rankings: Plotting six scenarios, from chalk to chaos

With the latest College Football Playoff rankings out, Sporting News takes a look at the most likely Playoff fields following Championship Weekend.

Week 14 bowl projections: Ohio State, Oklahoma fight for last spot

Sporting News' Week 14 projections for the 2018 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.

Tim Tebow sees Playoff path for Georgia, win or lose vs. Alabama

Tim Tebow won't count Georgia out of the College Football Playoff if the Bulldogs lose to Alabama on Saturday.

Ohio State vs. Oklahoma: Argue here for who deserves Playoff spot more

Oklahoma and Ohio State will be in the mix for the last Playoff spot if Alabama beats Georgia and the chalk holds in Week 14. Who deserves that spot more?

Championship Weekend: One reason to watch every conference title game

For the first time of the College Football Playoff era, each of the Power 5 and Group of 5 football conferences has a conference championship. What to look for in each:

College football picks, Championship Weekend: Alabama-Georgia playoff before the Playoff

Sporting News offers its Championship Weekend picks, including the blockbuster rematch between Alabama and Georgia.

What time is the ACC championship game? TV channel, odds for Clemson vs. Pitt

Clemson seeks a fourth consecutive conference title when it takes on Pittsburgh in the 2018 ACC championship game. Here's everything to know, including broadcast information and a history of past winners.

How Oklahoma can get around 'Horns Down' penalty vs. Texas

Oklahoma players reportedly won't be allowed to do the Horns Down gesture against Texas, so here are some loopholes.

10 best candidates to replace Paul Johnson at Georgia Tech

Paul Johnson's stepping down at Georgia Tech leaves several questions for the Yellow Jackets to consider when naming his replacement. Here are come candidates to consider:

Conference championship picks against the spread for all 10 games

Who will win Georgia-Alabama? Texas-Oklahoma? Sporting News dishes out picks against the spread for all 10 conference championship games.

Ohio State vs. Northwestern: Preview, TV channel, how to watch online

Ohio State will aim to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive in the Big Ten championship against Northwestern. Here's all you need to know to tune in.

Fixing conference championships could solidify College Football Playoff for good

Does Championship Weekend do the College Football Playoff era justice? A look at the possible tweaks that would add some drama.

What time is the SEC championship game? TV channel, odds for Alabama vs. Georgia

A college football playoff berth is on the line in Atlanta in the SEC Championship Game. Here is everything you need to know, including betting odds and a full list of past winners.

What time is the Big Ten championship game? TV channel odds for Ohio State vs. Northwestern

Here's all the information you need to tune in to this year's Big Ten championship game, including complete broadcast information, betting odds and a history of past winners.

Ed Oliver to skip Houston's bowl

He's still considered an early first-round pick, but Oliver missed time this season with a knee injury and experienced some off-field drama.

NCAA hoops coaches thankful to avoid College Football Playoff madness

College hoops coaches couldn't imagine going undefeated two years running and being denied the chance to compete for a national championship — something UCF could experience in college football.

Kliff Kingsbury rumored to USC, but reports say otherwise

The former Texas Tech head coach is reportedly taking over play-calling duties for the Trojans, but a report suggests Kingsbury hasn't made his mind up yet.

Alabama OC Mike Locksley to interview for Maryland job, per reports

The Crimson Tide's play caller will interview for the head coaching position with the Terrapins shortly after the SEC Championship game.

Washington vs. Utah: Preview, TV channel, how to watch online

The Washington Huskies and Utah Utes face off on Friday in the Pac-12 Football Championship.

With Mack Brown at North Carolina, a look at coaches who returned to their former schools

Mack Brown is back at North Carolina. Sporting News looks at other coaches who went back to a place where they found success to see how it went the second time around.

College Football Playoff picture: Four in, three out heading into Championship Weekend

A look at the College Football Playoff picture heading into the final week of the Playoff race.

Gary declares for draft

Projected by many to be a top 10 pick, Gary finishes his tenure as a Wolverine with 134 tackles and 10.5 sacks.

Seven best candidates to replace Larry Fedora at North Carolina

Larry Fedora is out at North Carolina. Here are seven candidates that could fill the Tar Heels' vacancy.

Ohio State reminds Michigan, committee that it is College Football Playoff material

The Buckeyes haven't looked like championship contenders for much of this season, but they're in the discussion after their destruction of That Team Up North for the Big Ten East championship.

Pac-12’s miserable weekend reaffirms view it’s irrelevant in Playoff race

The Pac-12 entered Rivalry Week with an outside shot at the College Football Playoff race. After the weekend, we no longer suffered such delusions.

Texas A&M scores insane win over LSU in highest-scoring game in FBS history

Texas A&M completed one of the most bizarre come-from-behind wins in recent memory against LSU — in the highest-scoring game in FBS history.

Michigan vs. Ohio State results: Buckeyes dominate Jim Harbaugh, Wolverines again

The Buckeyes piled up 62 points on Michigan's No. 1-ranked defense to claim "The Game" bragging rights, keeping their College Football Playoff chances alive while dashing the Wolverines' hopes.

Notre Dame vs. USC results: Score, highlights as Irish finish regular season 12-0

Notre Dame finished the regular season 12-0 with a road victory over archrival USC and moved one step closer to the College Football Playoff. Sporting News provided live updates and highlights from the game.

College football scores, highlights from Rivalry Week games

Check out all the scores and highlights from Rivalry Week, headlined by Ohio State-Michigan and Alabama-Auburn.

Jim Harbaugh takes responsibility for Ohio State failure, but when will he show it?

Jim Harbaugh is 0-4 against Ohio State at Michigan. When will the lessons from those losses stick in Ann Arbor?

Alabama-Auburn: Tide pull away in dominant Iron Bowl to finish 12-0

Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates from the Iron Bowl matchup between Alabama and Auburn.

College football Week 13 picks against the spread for every top-25 game

Sporting News offers its Rivalry Week picks against the spread, including four games between teams ranked in the top 25.

Auburn vs. Alabama: Preview, time, TV channel, how to watch online

Auburn and Alabama go head-to-head in one of college football's most storied rivalries. Here is all the information for Saturday's Iron Bowl.

History shows not to count Ohio State out of College Football Playoff race

Ohio State still has a feasible path to the College Football Playoff, despite the Buckeyes being stuck at No. 10 each of the last three rankings.

Jim Harbaugh, Urban Meyer embrace pressure ahead of Michigan-Ohio State

The head coaches for Michigan and Ohio State have not avoided the hype — or the pressure — that comes with playing in one of college football's most important rivalries.

Michigan-Ohio State 2018 could be biggest game of Jim Harbaugh, Urban Meyer eras

"The Game" could be the biggest it has been in years, including the 2016 double-overtime thriller between these two teams.

Washington State vs. Washington results: Huskies beat Cougars, end Pac-12's Playoff hopes

Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates from the Apple Cup between Washington and Washington State, which could have huge Playoff implications for the Pac-12.

Oklahoma's win at West Virginia gives Sooners valuable second chance vs. Texas

Oklahoma beat West Virginia 59-56, setting up a huge rematch against Texas in the Big 12 championship game. Can the Sooners can pass the test this time?

Week 13 bowl projections: Michigan's Big Ten, Playoff hopes on line in 'The Game'

Sporting News' Week 13 projections for the 2018 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.

Michigan 'has to win' for next chapter with Ohio State to truly start

The rivalry between Michigan and Ohio State has long been dominated by streaks by both teams. It's on the Wolverines to break the Buckeyes' hold on "The Game."

Michigan vs. Ohio State: Preview, TV channel, how to watch online

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Michigan-Ohio State game, from trends to streaming information to series leaders.

College football picks, Week 13: Michigan-Ohio State your Rivalry Week headliner

No Rivalry Week contest will have a bigger impact on the College Football Playoff than 'The Game' between Michigan and Ohio State.

College Football DFS: Best DraftKings picks, sleepers, values for Week 13's daily fantasy football contests

It's Rivalry Week, and there are plenty of high-upside sleepers available for those in Week 13 DFS contests. CFBDynasty highlights the top picks and values for DraftKings contests.

The Game: Ranking every top-five showdown between Ohio State and Michigan

No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan are set for The Game this weekend, and it marks the 11th top-five showdown between the Buckeyes and Wolverines. We just had to rank those 10 games.

Week 13 College Football Playoff picture: Four in, two out and three to watch

The College Football Playoff race stayed mainly the same on Saturday, but a loss in the Big 12 does affect the penultimate week of the Playoff race.

10 biggest games of college football's Rivalry Week

The stakes aren't the same for all these rivalry games, but Week 13 promises to be entertaining this year. Sporting News' 10 best games on Rivalry Week.

College football rankings, Week 12: Judgement time for struggling Ohio State?

The AP Poll and Coaches Poll drop after the Buckeyes narrowly escaped Maryland in OT.

Michigan's Chase Winovich injured during late hit against Indiana

Michigan defensive lineman Chase Winovich suffered an injury just before or during an uncalled late hit against Indiana.

UCF's spotlight win shows Playoff path isn't as impossible as it looks

UCF still has a long way to go for the College Football Playoff, but the Knights will have a slim chance if they keep extending the nation's longest win streak.

USC's loss to beleaguered UCLA looks bad for Trojans and worse for Clay Helton

USC on paper looked like it should have beat a UCLA team that has struggled mightily to this point on the season. The Trojans' loss, then, doesn't bode well for their program or for coach Clay Helton.

College football schedule: Week 13 TV coverage for top 25 games

Check out the full TV schedule for every game involving an AP Top 25 team.

Les Miles announced as Kansas football coach

College football's Mad Hatter is getting back in the game, this time as the head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks.

Shea Patterson, Dwayne Haskins expected to declare for NFL Draft, report says

A pair of high-profile Big Ten quarterbacks may be moving up to the next level.

'Distraught' Maryland players, even in defeat, should be proud after tumultuous season

The mess Maryland made of itself in Jordan McNair's death put a load on the players' shoulders. They nearly carried it all the way through an epic upset of Ohio State in their final home game.

Notre Dame crushes Syracuse, strengthens College Football Playoff resume

No. 3 Notre Dame beat No. 12 Syracuse to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive another week.

College football scores, highlights from Week 12 games

Check out all the scores and highlights from college football's Week 12.

Tied with Alabama at halftime, The Citadel trolls LSU, Mississippi State: 'It isn't that hard, guys'

The Citadel's Twitter account savagely trolled a couple of Alabama's recent shutout victims after scoring a touchdown against the Tide.

Notre Dame vs. Syracuse: Preview, TV channel, how to watch online

The Fighting Irish and Orange meet at Yankee Stadium in one of the biggest games of Week 12. Here's everything you need to know to tune in.

College football picks, Week 12: Syracuse looks like last real hurdle for Notre Dame

Notre Dame's in win-and-in mode heading into its last two regular season games. But standing in the Irish's way is Syracuse, who looks to upset their dream season.

College football Week 12 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Check out the biggest storylines to look for in Week 12 of the college football season.

College football Week 12 picks against the spread for every top-25 game

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for every game involving a top-25 team this week.

College Football DFS: Best DraftKings picks, sleepers, values for Week 12's daily fantasy football contests

There are only a handful of marquee games this week, but that doesn't mean the pickings are slim for those playing college football DFS on Saturday. CFBDynasty breaks down Week 12's top fantasy football picks, sleepers and values for DraftKings contests.

College football schedule: Week 12 TV coverage for top 25 games

Check out the full Week 12 TV schedule for teams ranked in the AP Top 25.

When are the next College Football Playoff rankings announced?

Here's everything you need to know to see the latest unveiling of the College Football Playoff rankings.

Jack Hatem: The Denison coach worth rooting for in Division III playoffs

Denison has seen a revival to its football program under coach Jack Hatem. How the Big Red's beloved coach has this program competitive again — and how it mirrors a similar story from 25 years ago.

College football's biggest remaining storylines, from Tua's knee to Big 12 mess

There are several massive storylines left in the 2018 college football season, from Tua Tagovailoa's knee to "The Game" to the four-team race for the Big 12.

Jones addresses Riley rumor

Reports last week indicated Jones was interested in hiring Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley to lead the team if Jason Garrett is fired.

10 best College Football Playoff combos, from the reasonable to the absurd

With four weeks of football left before the final College Football Playoff unveiling, there are a lot of ways this could shake out.

Ohio State denies report that Zach Smith used racist slur against Trevon Grimes

Stadium reported on Tuesday that former assistant coach Zach Smith called Trevon Grimes a racist term during a 2017 altercation. Ohio State has denied this report.

Seven candidates to replace Bobby Petrino at Louisville, starting with Jeff Brohm

Bobby Petrino was reportedly fired by Louisville on Sunday. The best coaching candidates to replace him the Cardinals' football coach:

Alabama is only team that can lose and make College Football Playoff

With three weeks until the final College Football Playoff pairings are decided, it's clear Alabama is the only team among the contenders who can still lose.

Week 12 bowl projections: Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame, Michigan hold in top spots

Sporting News' Week 12 projections for the 2018 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.

Week 12 College Football Playoff picture: Four in, two out and four to watch

The College Football Playoff Race took several twists and turns on Saturday, which sets up a huge final two weeks before Championship Week.

College football rankings, Week 11: Oklahoma survives Bedlam, Kentucky stumbles

While most ranked teams held serve this weekend, several top-25 programs fell apart.

Alabama must show it can protect Tua Tagovailoa better after struggles vs. Mississippi State

The Tide woefully underperformed along the offensive line against Mississippi State. Their future schedule will only present more opportunities for pass-rushing defenses.

Louisville fires coach Bobby Petrino, according to report

Bobby Petrino's Louisville squad had a 2-8 record this season.

Alabama vs. Mississippi State results: Tide offense struggles in second straight shutout

Alabama's offense struggled mightily in the 24-0 win against Mississippi State.

Clemson vs. Boston College results: Tigers clinch spot in ACC title game with win over Eagles

The Tigers clinched the Atlantic Division on Saturday night with a victory over the Eagles and moved one step closer to their fourth consecutive berth in the College Football Playoff.

Notre Dame shows why it wins this year's Playoff debate — with two more wins

Notre Dame improved to 10-0 and controls its own College Football Playoff destiny. Will the Irish learn a lesson from 25 years ago to get there?

Ohio State vs. Michigan State results: Buckeyes' special teams lead blowout win

The Buckeyes earned an important road victory.

Florida State vs. Notre Dame: Preview, TV channel, how to watch online

Notre Dame looks to remain unbeaten and its College Football Playoff hopes alive against Florida State. Here's everything you need to know to tune in.

College football scores, highlights from Week 11 games

Ohio State keeps Big Ten hopes alive, but Buckeyes still searching for complete game

No. 8 Ohio State hit on two of three phases Saturday in a must-win game against Michigan State. To beat Michigan in two weeks, the Buckeyes need their offense to show up in concert.

Feleipe Franks apologizes to Florida fans after shushing them

Feleipe Franks shushed his home crowd three separate times during Florida's game vs. South Carolina.

LSU's College Football Playoff ranking only creates unnecessary drama

LSU came in at No. 7 in the second set of College Football Playoff rankings — which makes no sense, considering the Tigers lost 29-0 to Alabama on Saturday.

College football picks, Week 11: Will Bama, Clemson finally be challenged?

Alabama and Clemson face ranked opponents in Mississippi State and Boston College, respectively — but will either threaten the top two teams in the country?

Jordan McNair timeline: Explaining the events that led to DJ Durkin's firing at Maryland

The June 2018 death of Maryland offensive lineman Jordan McNair could have been prevented with proper medical treatment, according to an independent investigation. Several people have lost their jobs due to their mishandling of the situation, including head coach DJ Durkin.

College football schedule: Week 11 TV coverage for top 25 games

Check out the full TV schedule for the Week 11 college football games involving top-25 teams.

College Football DFS: Best DraftKings picks, sleepers, values for Week 11's daily fantasy football contests

With four top-25 games and marquee matchups like Florida State-Notre Dame and the Bedlam Series, it will be a busy Saturday for college football fans CFBDynasty highlights Week 11's top fantasy picks, values, and DFS sleepers for DraftKings contests.

Week 11 bowl projections: Alabama, Clemson remain at top of Playoff race

Sporting News' Week 11 projections for the 2018 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.

Alabama vs. Mississippi State: Preview, time, TV channel, how to watch online

Alabama looks to keep its undefeated season going against SEC West rival Mississippi State. Here's all the information you need to watch Saturday's contest.

College football Week 11 picks against the spread for every top-25 game

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for every Week 11 college football game, including Alabama-Mississippi State and Clemson-Boston College.

College football Week 11 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Check out the biggest storylines from Week 11 of the college football season. Will Kyler Murray and Will Grier keep in the Heisman race? And what teams should be on upset alert this week?

DJ Durkin, James Brady and everyone else out at Maryland after Jordan McNair's death

Why was DJ Durkin fired? Who else left Maryland as a result of Jordan McNair's death? Breaking down the personnel moves made during the school's high-profile football scandal.

Ohio State vs. Michigan State: Preview, time, TV channel, how to watch online

Quarterbacks Dwayne Haskins and Brian Lewerke square off in East Lansing.

Week 11 College Football Playoff picture: Four in, two out and four to watch

The College Football Playoff Race took several twists and turns on Saturday, which sets up a huge final three weeks before Championship Saturday.

College football rankings, Week 10: Michigan legitimate contender after Penn State beatdown

The Latest AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll was shaken up after a big week on Statement Saturday.

David Beaty fired at Kansas, will finish season

Beaty, who was hired in 2015, is in the middle of a 3-6 season. The school announced it would move on from the coach at the end of the 2018 season.

Alabama's LSU test a confirmation: Tide playing at entirely new level

LSU was supposed to be a test for Alabama. Instead, it was confirmation that the Tide are doing something no other Tide team has done in the Nick Saban era.

West Virginia's high-flying win puts Mountaineers' Big 12 destiny in front of them

How big was West Virginia's win over Texas on Saturday? It gave the Mountaineers a clear path to the Big 12 championship — and perhaps something more.

Alabama vs. LSU: Crimson Tide shut out Tigers in Tiger Stadium

Alabama silenced doubters who questioned its status as college football's best team with a dominating performance in Baton Rouge.

SEC East crown is 'huge' for Georgia, but Kirby Smart pushing for more

The Bulldogs go back to back as division champs, but their head coach remains focused on a larger goal: returning to the College Football Playoff.

Alabama scores season-low against LSU but somehow looks scarier in shutout of Tigers

We've become so accustomed to watching Alabama race past teams that we've forgotten it can still pound them into submission — as we saw against LSU.

Air Force live mascot injured ahead of Army game in prank gone awry, per report

Air Force's live mascot, a 22-year-old white gyrfalcon named Aurora, was reportedly injured after West Point cadets removed the bird from a colonel's home.

West Virginia vs. Texas: Mountaineers outlast Longhorns in high-scoring affair

Check out Sporting news' updates and highlights from West Virginia's gutsy win over Texas.

Georgia vs. Kentucky: Bulldogs bully Wildcats to win SEC East

Check out all the live live scores and highlights from the SEC East-clinching game between Georgia and Kentucky.

ESPN apologizes to Greg Sankey for James Carville's conspiracy comments

James Carville offered up his SEC conspiracy on ESPN's "College GameDay," eventually resulting in an apology by the network.

LSU vs. Alabama: Everything you need to know for huge SEC matchup

Here's everything you need to know heading into a mega-matchup between No. 1 Alabama and No. 4 LSU.

Alabama vs. LSU: Preview, time, TV channel, how to watch online

Here's all the info you need to tune in to the clash between the Tide and Tigers.

The power of Tua Tagovailoa, the megastar redefining Alabama's dynasty

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.

College football scores, highlights from Week 10 games

Follow along live as Sporting News provides live updates from Week 10's biggest football games, including West Virginia-Texas, Penn State-Michigan and Alabama-LSU.

LSU-Alabama headlines huge Week 10 slate of Playoff-shaping games

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.

West Virginia vs. Texas: Time, TV channel, how to watch

When, where and how to watch No. 12 West Virginia vs No. 15 Texas.

College Football DFS: Best DraftKings picks, sleepers, values for Week 10's daily fantasy football contests

All eyes will be on Alabama-LSU game this Saturday -- all eyes except those in daily fantasy football contests, that is. CFBDynasty breaks down Week 10's top picks, values, and DFS values for DraftKings contests.

Maryland is late doing the right thing with DJ Durkin, so it's still wrong

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.

DJ Durkin disaster reminds Maryland that Big Ten is too big for it

Hiring DJ Durkin three years ago was one of many examples of Maryland — as a university and an athletic department — biting off more than it could chew.

College football Week 10 picks against the spread for every top-25 game

Sporting News offers its Week 10 picks against the spread for a huge slate of top-25 games.

Michigan defense's test against Penn State has Big Ten, Playoff implications

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.

Georgia vs. Kentucky: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

When, where and how to watch the SEC East title game between No. 6 Georgia and No. 9 Kentucky.

College Football Playoff rankings: SEC set up for one, maybe two, Playoff teams

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?

College football picks, Week 10: Alabama-LSU is your Playoff play-in game

Alabama-LSU is the biggest game of the week — and the season, potentially — but it's not the only huge matchup this week.

College football schedule: Week 10 TV coverage for top 25 games

Check out this week's full TV schedule for games involving top-25 teams.

College football Week 10 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Can Tua Tagovailoa keep up his break-neck pace in the Heisman race? How important is Ohio State's game vs. Nebraska? Sporting News addresses that and more in our Week 10 primer

Anderson leaving for NFL Draft

Anderson was an early Heisman candidate before he suffered a season-ending knee injury in the Sooners' second game of 2018.

Maryland also recommended to retain trainers who mishandled Jordan McNair treatment

One of those trainers reportedly yelled, "Drag his ass across the field!" when he saw McNair struggling at a team workout.

Maryland fires football coach DJ Durkin; Twitter reacts to stunning reversal

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.

College Football Playoff: Week 10 path for contenders, and who they should root for

Here's how each of the top 10 schools in the CFP rankings can make the Playoff, as well as who they'll need to root for — and against — to make the cut.

At Maryland, no accountability, only shame as DJ Durkin gets absolved

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.

Maryland students plan protest of DJ Durkin, Damon Evans football decision

Football coach DJ Durkin and athletic director Damon Evans were not fired, despite Jordan McNair's death and reports of an abusive culture.

Penn State's Trace McSorley among top Campbell Trophy finalists

Penn State's Trace McSorley is among the finalists for the Campbell Trophy, also known as the "Academic Heisman."

Several Maryland players speak out against DJ Durkin's reinstatement

Some Terrapin players are speaking out against the school's decision to reinstate football coach DJ Durkin.

College football rankings, Week 9: Texas punished for Oklahoma State upset

Who took over the Longhorns' lofty position the Week 9 polls?

Week 10 College Football Playoff picture: Four in, two out and six to watch

The College Football Playoff Race took several twists and turns on Saturday, which sets up a huge November for a dozen Playoff contenders.

Week 10 bowl projections: LSU gets chance to move into Playoff position

Sporting News' Week 10 projections for the 2018 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.

College Football Playoff 2018: Prepare for these five hot debates now

The College Football Playoff debates are coming, and these five will consume the final month of the regular season.

When are the 2018 College Football Playoff Rankings announced?

When are the College Football Playoff rankings released? Here is the schedule, with the first set coming on Oct. 30.

Big Ten West mess puts pressure on Michigan, Ohio State to win big in November

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.

UCF fans say 'College GameDay' asked them to cover sign featuring Kirk Herbstreit

UCF fans arrived in full force Saturday to ESPN's "College GameDay," and one of their signs apparently crossed a line.

Wake Forest's Matt Colburn trolls Louisville after Cardinals pulled his scholarship

Wake Forest running back Matt Colburn found a way to troll the Cardinals during Saturday's game vs. Louisville.

Clemson's blowout sends message to ACC, Playoff and, yes, Bama

Clemson dismantled Florida State on Saturday, affirming its status as the team most likely to challenge Alabama down the line.