College Football News

Jake Fromm shows in win over Florida why he's Georgia's best option in Playoff run

Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm was second-guessed and criticized after a rough outing against LSU two weeks ago. He quieted all of that in a productive day vs. the Gators.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Texas loss to Oklahoma State shows Longhorns' feats were house of cards

Tom Herman was understandably angry after learning a tough lesson in Texas' loss to Oklahoma State: This is no championship team.

John E. Hoover

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WATCH: Kentucky's win over Missouri aided by controversial pass interference

Missouri would have beaten Kentucky had the Wildcats not been given one untimed down.

Thomas Lott

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Florida vs. Georgia: Bulldogs' win sets them up for repeat SEC East title

Georgia took down Florida i Jacksonville on Saturday, a win which sets the Bulldogs up for a repeat as SEC East champions.

Alyssa Sconzo

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College football scores, highlights from Week 9 games

Check out all the scores and highlights from college football's Week 9 slate of games.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College football Week 9 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Check out the biggest storylines from the Week 9 slate of college football games, starting with Florida-Georgia.

Bill Bender

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Minnesota's mascot remains the king of Halloween costumes

Goldy the Gopher continued its annual tradition of dressing up for Halloween, and it did not disappoint.

Drew Nantais

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College Football DFS: Best DraftKings picks, sleepers, values for Week 9's daily fantasy football contests

Which players stand out in daily fantasy football for Saturday's games? CFBDynasty highlights Week 9's top picks, sleepers, and DFS values for DraftKings contests.

Josiah Connor

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Week 9 College Football Playoff picture: Four in, two out and four to watch

The College Football Playoff Race took several twists and turns on Saturday, including a shocking beatdown against No. 2 Ohio State.

Bill Bender

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

One of the most storied SEC rivalries will add another chapter on Saturday. Here is everything you need to know to tune in to the game.

Jacob Janower

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College football Week 9 picks against the spread for every top-25 game

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for every top-25 matchup in Week 9 of the college football season.

Bill Bender

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College football picks, Week 9: Florida-Georgia could decide SEC East champion

Check out Sporting News' straight-up picks for the Week 9 slate of college football games, headlined by the top-10 matchup between rivals Florida and Georgia.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Week 9 bowl projections: Michigan, Alabama Playoff matchup is on for now

Sporting News' Week 9 projections for the 2018 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.

Bill Bender

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College football's biggest storylines in last five weeks of season

We have just five weeks remaining in the 2018 college football regular-season. Here are the biggest storylines to keep an eye on moving forward:

Bill Bender

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College football schedule: Week 9 TV coverage for top 25 games

Check out the full TV schedule for top-25 teams on Saturday, including Florida-Georgia and Penn-State Iowa.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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

Sporting News has all the info you need to tune into a pivotal SEC East matchup between rivals Florida and Georgia.

Bill Bender

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Kirk Herbstreit: Ohio State 'outside looking in' at College Football Playoff

The former Buckeyes quarterback thinks Ohio State needs to make several changes to get back in Playoff contention — but still controls its own destiny.

Bill Bender

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Tua Tagovailoa's insane Alabama stats paint pretty picture for NFL future

Tua Tagovailoa's stats eight weeks through the season paint him not only as a near-lock for the Heisman Trophy, but also as a future NFL star.

Vinnie Iyer

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College football rankings Week 8: Ohio State's loss to Purdue changes everything

Who benefitted most from Ohio State's setback against Purdue? A look at the latest college football rankings from the AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll.

Dan Bernstein

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Jim Harbaugh finally has Michigan ready for bigger questions in Big Ten, beyond

Jim Harbaugh's win over Michigan State on Saturday showed his Wolverines team is ready for even bigger questions in the Big Ten heading into November.

Bill Bender

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Can anyone stop Alabama, Tua Tagovailoa's offensive tour de force?

Alabama's offense has mauled opponents this season, and it was no different against Tennessee. Can anyone stop the Tide this year?

Bill Bender

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Jim Harbaugh calls Michigan State, Mark Dantonio 'bush league' after pregame scuffle

Jim Harbaugh and called Mark Dantonio shared some mutual disdain over the Wolverines' and Spartans' pregame scuffle.

Dan Bernstein

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College football scores, highlights from Week 8 games

Check out the highlights from Week 8 of the college football season, which includes action from four games between top-25 teams.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Tennessee fan throws drink at Nick Saban, is escorted from Neyland Stadium

It was a rough outing for Tennessee against Alabama, but especially for one Vols fan in particular.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Why Michigan's Devin Bush damaged the Michigan State logo at midfield

Devin Bush was seen kicking the Michigan State logo before Saturday's rivalry game, but there was an event that led to his actions.

Jordan Heck

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Ohio State suffers first loss of season in upset by Purdue

Ohio State was wholly beaten Saturday by the Boilermakers. What does that mean for the Big Ten and College Football Playoff races?

Zac Al-Khateeb

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LSU vs. Mississippi State: The Tigers stay hot in Death Valley with 19-3 win over Bulldogs

No. 5 LSU beat No. 22 Mississippi State 19-3 in SEC West showdown at Death Valley.

Alyssa Sconzo

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Alabama players give Butch Jones Gatorade bath, cigar after Tide beat Tennessee

Alabama players gave the former Tennessee head coach a dousing after their win over the Volunteers in Neyland Stadium.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Michigan vs. Michigan State: Wolverines dominate to claim Paul Bunyan Trophy

No. 6 Michigan made a statement on defense against in-state rival Michigan State. Sporting News provided live updates of the game.

Jacob Janower

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Big Boi's son joins pantheon of Pac-12 football players from rap families

Cross Patton committed to Oregon. But does he have the No. 1 Pac-12 rap dad?

Dan Bernstein

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ESPN announcer wants his 'beautiful' dog to mate with Boise State's tee dog

ESPN announcer Kelly Stouffer took a strange interest in Boise State's Kohl the Tee Dog.

Jordan Heck

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N.C. State's latest shot at Clemson comes with higher-than-ever stakes

N.C. State has come achingly close each of the last two seasons in beating Clemson. Will the 2018 season be any different for the Wolfpack?

Bill Bender

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Sporting News 2018 midseason All-Americans

A look at Sporting News' midseason All-Americans, which is led by the Alabama tandem of Tua Tagovailoa and Jerry Jeudy.

Bill Bender

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'What goes around comes around': Big 12 defenses finally catching up to offense

The Big 12 has a perception, fair or not, of thinking of defense as an afterthought. But recent trends show the defense may finally be catching up.

John E. Hoover

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If Nick Bosa's decision isn't for you, then college football won't be either

Nick Bosa's decision to prioritize himself and his NFL chances is part of a changing culture that puts more emphasis on players. If you don't like it, then you won't like college football either.

Bill Bender

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

Alabama has plowed its way through the SEC thus far. Will that dominance continue against rival Tennessee in Neyland Stadium?

Jacob Janower

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College Football DFS: Best DraftKings picks, sleepers, values for Week 8's daily fantasy football contests

As we get deeper into the college football season, we can trust the numbers a little more when looking for the best daily fantasy football options. CFBDynasty breaks down Week 8's top picks, values and DFS sleepers for Saturday's DraftKings contests.

Josiah Connor

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College football Week 8 picks against the spread for every top-25 game

Sporting News offers its Week 8 picks against the spread for every top-25 game, including N.C. State-Clemson and Michigan State-Michigan.

Bill Bender

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College football picks, Week 8: Can LSU avoid letdown against Mississippi State?

Check out Sporting News' picks for the best games of Week 8, including four top-25 matchups, headlined by LSU-Mississippi State.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Notre Dame No. 1? LSU over OSU? Five questions Playoff committee must confront soon

With just one week left until the first College Football Playoff rankings are released, here is a look at the top five questions the committee will face.

Bill Bender

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College football schedule: Week 8 TV coverage for top 25 games

Here's everything you need to know to watch college football's top-25 action on Saturday, headlined by Michigan-Michigan State and N.C. State-Clemson.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College football Week 8 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Check out Sporting News' primer for Week 8 of the college football season: Can Travis Etienne keep up his incredible pace? And who's on upset alert this week?

Bill Bender

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'Last Chance U' coach Jason Brown suspended following ejection

Independence Community College coach Jason Brown, star of "Last Chance U", has been suspended following his actions in a game.

Jordan Heck

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Week 8 College Football Playoff picture: Four in, two out and four to watch

Check out the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 8 of the season — just one week out from the first released rankings of the year.

Bill Bender

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Week 8 bowl projections: Notre Dame still in line to face Alabama in Playoff

Sporting News' Week 8 projections for the 2018 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.

Bill Bender

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College football rankings, Week 7: Georgia loss headlines upset-filled weekend

Four top-10 teams lost while three others barely avoided upsets. How will that affect Sunday's AP and Coaches polls?

Dan Bernstein

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Saturday's top-10 chaos hurt College Football Playoff contenders more than it helped

Fans of chaos may cheer on the mayhem that unfolded among the top 10 teams on Saturday. But that mayhem may have bolstered the established powers in the Playoff race.

Bill Bender

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Pac-12's continued cannibalization further diminishes its Playoff hopes

The Pac-12 looks all but out from the College Football Playoff race after Saturday's slate of games saw Oregon take down Washington and USC take down Colorado.

Scott Wolf

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College Football DFS: Best DraftKings picks, sleepers, values for Week 7's daily fantasy football contests

Some high-scoring teams are on bye this Saturday, but there are still plenty of high-upside daily fantasy football options for Week 7's college football matchups. CFBDynasty breaks down the top picks, sleepers and DFS values for DraftKings contests.

Josiah Connor

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LSU-Alabama looks like mega-matchup again after Tigers take down Georgia

LSU beat Georgia more than convincingly Saturday. That victory sets up a huge game vs. Alabama on Nov. 3 in Tiger Stadium. It has us more excited about the rivalry than we've been in a while.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Tua Tagovailoa reportedly reinjures knee in Alabama's game against Missouri

Tua Tagovailoa stayed on the turf after a slide in Alabama's game against Missouri.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Michigan delivers 'personal' statement win for Jim Harbaugh against Wisconsin

Michigan got what may be its biggest win thus far of the Jim Harbaugh era. The Wolverines weren't afraid to show their excitement.

Bill Bender

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College football scores, highlights from Week 7 games

Check out the biggest scores and highlights from college football's Week 7, including huge games between Georgia-LSU, Michigan-Wisconsin and Washington-Oregon.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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How LSU's win against Georgia impacts SEC, College Football Playoff race

Here is how LSU's victory against Georgia impacted the College Football Playoff picture. Don't count on two SEC teams in the Playoff, unless Bama gets in the way.

Bill Bender

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Michigan vs. Wisconsin: Wolverines win big in The Big House

No.12 Michigan defeated No. 15 Wisconsin in Big Ten matchup, 38-13.

Alyssa Sconzo

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Penn State's last-minute loss to Michigan State effectively ends Nittany Lions' Playoff bid

Penn State suffered its second consecutive conference loss Saturday, this time to Michigan State.

Jacob Janower

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Georgia vs. LSU: Tigers earn statement win over Bulldogs

One week after losing to Florida, LSU dominated No. 2 Georgia from start to finish.

Dan Bernstein

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Nebraska loss to Northwestern cements worst start in Huskers program history

By going 0-6, Nebraska has suffered its worst start to a college football season since ... ever.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Tennessee takes down No. 21 Auburn for first SEC win since 2016

The Volunteers' 11-game losing streak in the SEC has been snapped.

Jacob Janower

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Tim Tebow says Notre Dame has to 'play against someone that's good'

The former Gator great said Notre Dame will need to go undefeated in order to make the College Football Playoff.

Jacob Janower

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Rutgers reaches spectacular new low in loss to Maryland

It was a tough day for Rutgers, which threw more interceptions than completions against Maryland on Saturday.

Dan Bernstein

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Vanderbilt's Derek Mason, Florida's Dan Mullen get in shouting match after targeting call

A targeting call in the Vanderbilt-Florida game led to shouting match between Derek Mason and Dan Mullen — and caused the benches to clear.

Jacob Janower

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Week 7 College Football Playoff picture: Four in, two out and four to watch

A look at the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 7, where it remains Alabama and everybody else.

Bill Bender

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College football Week 7 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Georgia travels to LSU, which could be a statement for Jake Fromm and the Bulldogs. We look at that game and more as part of our Week 7 primer.

Bill Bender

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Georgia vs. LSU: Betting trends, things to watch, prediction

Georgia travels to Death Valley to face LSU in a blockbuster SEC matchup on Saturday. Sporting News breaks down the trends to know between the Bulldogs and Tigers.

Bill Bender

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College Football Playoff upset watch: Looking for chaos with unbeaten top 10 teams

Seven of the top 10 teams are still unbeaten and will be favored the rest of the year. Where are the potential upsets, both expected and unexpected?

Bill Bender

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

Here's all the information you need to know to watch a huge SEC showdown between Georgia and LSU.

Drew Nantais

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College football schedule: Week 7 TV coverage for top 25 games

All the information you need to key into Week 7's top-25 games, headlined by Georgia-LSU, Michigan-Wisconsin and Washington-Oregon.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Truth is Michigan, Wisconsin in same spot ahead of pivotal Big Ten showdown

Despite different perceptions about Michigan and Wisconsin, the winner Saturday will take another step toward a shared goal.

Bill Bender

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College football Week 7 picks against the spread for every top-25 game

Sporting News offers its picks for every game involving a top-25 team for Week 7, including Georgia-LSU, Washington-Oregon and Michigan-Wisconsin.

Bill Bender

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College football picks, Week 7: Michigan-Wisconsin a Big Ten eliminator

Sporting News offers picks for the best games of Week 7, including Georgia-LSU, Washington-Oregon and Michigan-Wisconsin.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Week 7 bowl projections: Make room for Notre Dame in College Football Playoff

Sporting News' Week 7 projections for the 2018-19 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.

Bill Bender

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2018 preseason predictions revisited: Owning the good, bad and ugly so far

Sporting News made several predictions ahead of the 2018 season. We own those picks as we near the midway point: the good, and the bad.

Bill Bender

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Texas loss final tipping point for Mike Stoops at Oklahoma

Oklahoma's 48-45 loss to Texas in the Red River Rivalry seems to have been the final tipping point in Mike Stoops' tenure as defensive coordinator.

John E. Hoover

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Texas, Michigan among best one-loss teams still in College Football Playoff hunt

Sporting News looks at the remaining one-loss teams in the College Football Playoff hunt. Texas and Michigan are among the best bets.

Bill Bender

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College football rankings Week 6: SEC takes hit as LSU, Auburn go down

Three top-10 teams lost during an action-packed Saturday. How will that affect Sunday's AP and Coaches polls?

Dan Bernstein

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Don't lose, or Notre Dame will take your College Football Playoff spot

Notre Dame showed it's the College Football Playoff team in waiting after an impressive victory at Virginia Tech. Which top four team will open that door?

Bill Bender

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How Texas' win over Oklahoma impacts Big 12, College Football Playoff race

A look at the impact of Texas' convincing victory against Oklahoma in the Red River Showdown.

Bill Bender

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Is Texas back? For Tom Herman, only Longhorns can decide that after Oklahoma win

Texas' win over Oklahoma could be a program-building victory, but coach Tom Herman insists his team is the only group that can determine whether the Longhorns are back.

John E. Hoover

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LSU's season won't be defined by Florida loss, but on how Tigers respond

LSU needs a response after suffering its first loss of the season to Florida. That will determine how the Tigers' 2018 season goes.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Alabama's offense the story of 2018 season, and now real fun begins

Alabama's unstoppable offense, led by Heisman Trophy front runner Tua Tagovailoa, remains the top story heading into the second half of the season.

Bill Bender

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College football scores, highlights from Week 6 games

Check out the biggest scores and highlights from college football's Week 6, including huge games between LSU-Florida, Notre Dame-Virginia Tech and Oklahoma-Texas.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Florida-LSU: Gators upset LSU in hard-fought win

No. 5 LSU gets their first loss of the season, falling to No. 22 Florida after a fourth quarter pick-six leads the Gators to a 27-19 win.

Alyssa Sconzo

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Texas-Oklahoma: Sam Ehlinger leads Longhorns in Red River thriller

Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates and scores from the Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Boston College's AJ Dillon will not play against N.C. State

An ankle injury kept Boston College's AJ Dillon from traveling with the team and playing against N.C. State in Week 6.

Alyssa Sconzo

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Why is ESPN using odd camera angles for Alabama vs. Arkansas?

Why is ESPN using odd camera angles for Alabama vs. Arkansas?

Jordan Heck

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LeBron James-produced 'Student Athlete' movie is worthy of an F

The HBO movie "Student Athlete" could have taken a deep look into student-athletes and their relationship with the NCAA. Instead, this film makes lazy choices to tell an incoherent story.

Mike DeCourcy

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Top 25 college football coaching salaries for 2018: Alabama's Nick Saban still on top

USA Today has issued its annual college football coaches salaries list. Once again, Alabama's Nick Saban takes the top spot.

Shanna McCarriston

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Alabama-Ohio State title game is the 'challenge college football needs'

It's not too early to think of a College Football Playoff rematch between Alabama and Ohio State this year in what could be the "challenge college football needs."

Bill Bender

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Driven to success: How Kyler Murray took winding path to greatness at Oklahoma

Kyler Murray has taken an unusual route to greatness at Oklahoma. That hasn't stopped him from becoming the latest, greatest Sooners quarterback.

John E. Hoover

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Oklahoma vs. Texas: Betting trends, things to watch, prediction

No. 7 Oklahoma and No. 19 Texas meet in the Red River Showdown on Saturday. Here are the need-to-know vitals about the Sooners and Longhorns.

Bill Bender

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Les Miles talks LSU-Florida, The Swamp, and bet with Steve Spurrier

Les Miles isn't too worried about the outcome of Saturday's game between LSU and Florida.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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One year makes difference for Ed Orgeron, LSU, but clock resets against Florida

Ed Orgeron and LSU head into The Swamp to face Florida in the same season-shaping game as 2017. Will the Tigers be set up for a magical run afterward?

Bill Bender

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College football picks, Week 6: Can Texas get back against Oklahoma?

Check out Sporting News' straight up picks for college football's Week 6 slate of games, including Texas-Oklahoma, LSU-Florida and Notre Dame-Virginia Tech.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College football Week 6 picks against the spread for every top-25 game

Sporting News offers picks against the spread for every game involving a top-25 team, including matchups between Texas-Oklahoma and Notre Dame-Virginia Tech.

Bill Bender

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Tim Tebow talks LSU-Florida, 'Jump Pass' and Dan Mullen's QB plan for Gators

Tim Tebow helped inflame the LSU-Florida rivalry with the 'Jump Pass,' but there's more to it than that. Tebow helps breaks down this year's matchup in The Swamp.

Bill Bender

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Steve Spurrier tells Les Miles he'll eat grass if LSU beats Florida

Nothing like a friendly wager between former coaches, right?

Zac Al-Khateeb

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N.C. State, ECU schedule meeting to make up games canceled by Hurricane Florence

The two schools will play in Raleigh, N.C., on Dec. 1 as a makeup for games canceled because of Hurricane Florence.

Drew Nantais

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Heisman Trophy Watch: Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray dominated September

Quarterbacks take the early lead in the Heisman Trophy watch, including headliners Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray and Dwayne Haskins.

Eric Galko

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College football schedule: Week 6 TV coverage for top 25 games

TV coverage for every top-25 college football game, headlined by Texas-Oklahoma, LSU-Florida and Notre Dame-Virginia Tech.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Texas Tech QB Alan Bowman has partially collapsed lung

Bowman took a hard hit during Texas Tech's game against West Virginia. He was later diagnosed with a partially collapsed lung.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Week 6 College Football Playoff picture: Four in, two out and four to watch

A look at the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 6, where Ohio State looks like the best bet to challenge Alabama.

Bill Bender

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College football 2018: 10 things to get excited about in October

September is over as far college football is concerned. Here are the biggest things we're looking forward to during the month of October.

Bill Bender

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Week 6 bowl projections: Clemson or Ohio State better bet to face Bama?

Sporting News' Week 6 projections for the 2018-19 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.

Bill Bender

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College football rankings Week 5: Colorado, N.C. State enter top 25

NC State and Colorado both moved into the top 25 of the coaches poll after big wins in Week 5.

Jacob Janower

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In one blow, Notre Dame crushes Stanford — and Pac-12's Playoff hopes

Notre Dame outclassed Stanford on national TV on Saturday — a crushing blow for the Cardinal and the Pac-12's College Football Playoff hopes as a whole.

Scott Wolf

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James Franklin's passionate rant: Penn State is great, Ohio State is elite

James Franklin delivered a passionate rant following his team’s loss to Ohio State in Week 5. The Penn State coach declared Ohio State as elite, and said the Nittany Lions are too comfortable with just being great.

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West Virginia's offense shows out, but it's defense that saves Mountaineers

Don't be fooled by the predictable high score between West Virginia and Texas Tech. The Mountaineers' defense took center stage when WVU needed it to most.

John E. Hoover

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Penn State reminded of painful lesson: Ohio State is Big Ten's closer

The difference between Ohio State and Penn State on Saturday? The Buckeyes knew how to close. It's a painful lesson the Nittany Lions will be reminded of again soon.

Bill Bender

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Ohio State-Penn State: Buckeyes win yet another thriller against Penn State

Check out the scores and highlights from the massive Big Ten showdown between Ohio State and Penn State.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Notre Dame cruises past Stanford: Score, highlights of top-10 showdown in South Bend

Sporting News provided live updates and highlights from the No. 8 Irish's home victory over the No. 7 Cardinal.

Drew Nantais

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College football scores, highlights from Week 5 games

Check out the biggest scores and highlights from college football's Week 5, including huge games between Penn State-Ohio State and Stanford-Notre Dame.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Juwan Johnson's one-handed catch for Penn State could be catch of the year

The catch of the year debate may already be settled.

Jacob Janower

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Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence leaves Syracuse game with apparent injury

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence left during the first half in Clemson's game against Syracuse.

Jacob Janower

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Oklahoma's Austin Kendall to start at quarterback, mother says

A minor suspension has triggered a change under center for No. 6 Oklahoma.

Jacob Janower

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

Sporting News takes a closer look at Week 5, including Dwayne Haskins' chance to make a Heisman statement in Happy Valley.

Bill Bender

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College football picks, Week 5: Stanford-Notre Dame could be elimination game

Sporting News has straight up picks for the best college football games on Saturday, including a potential College Football Playoff elimination game between Notre Dame and Stanford.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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

Check out Sporting News' picks against the spread for every game involving a top-25 team, including Penn State-Ohio State and Notre Dame-Stanford.

Bill Bender

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College Fantasy Football: Best DraftKings picks, values for Week 5 DFS contests

Week 5 of the college football season brings with it a couple top-10 showdowns in Ohio State-Penn State and Stanford-Notre Dame, but those aren't the best spots to attack in college fantasy football. CFBDynasty breaks down the top picks, values, and sleepers for DraftKings contests.

Josiah Connor

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Ohio State at Penn State: Betting trends, things to watch, prediction

Who will win the top-10 showdown between Ohio State and Penn State? Sporting News breaks down the Big Ten showdown with College Football Playoff implications.

Bill Bender

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James Franklin's 'Super Bowl' philosophy perfect for Penn State-Ohio State

James Franklin's one-game-at-a-time-philosophy often draws criticism, but in a top-10 showdown against Ohio State, it's the perfect outlook.

Bill Bender

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Notre Dame can pressure Playoff committee again with win over Stanford

Notre Dame can put serious pressure on the College Football Playoff committee this year, starting with a win over Stanford in a top-10 showdown.

Bill Bender

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Kelly Bryant's transfer from Clemson reflects new reality in college football

Kelly Bryant says he'll transfer from Clemson, which shows the nature of transferring in college football — especially at the quarterback position — is changing.

Bill Bender

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Big 12 shootout between West Virginia, Texas Tech could be decided by defense

West Virginia-Texas Tech is a matchup of lethally potent offenses. But could this Big 12 game, for once, be decided by the defense?

John E. Hoover

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Best transfer QBs of all time, from Troy Aikman to Baker Mayfield

A look at the best transfer quarterbacks from the past 50 years, including a half-dozen quarterbacks who started in a Super Bowl later.

Bill Bender

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With Trevor Lawrence, Clemson looking at bigger Playoff picture

Clemson has named Trevor Lawrence the Tigers' starting quarterback. It's a move Dabo Swinney made with the College Football Playoff in mind.

Bill Bender

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Kelly Bryant to transfer from Clemson after Trevor Lawrence announced starter

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he had an "emotional" discussion with the incumbent starter, which may have included the possibility of a transfer.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College football schedule: Week 5 TV coverage for top 25 games

There are five games between top-25 teams in Week 5, headlined by Penn State-Ohio State and Stanford-Notre Dame. Here's the TV info you'll need to tune in.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College football rankings Week 4: Virginia Tech falls hard after upset loss

The Hokies were one of two ranked teams to lose to a winless opponent this weekend.

Dan Bernstein

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

A look at the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 5, where Ohio State-Penn State is the focus.

Bill Bender

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College football's biggest Week 4 overreactions: Which top-10 showdown is bigger now?

Ohio State-Penn State and Notre Dame-Stanford set up top-10 showdowns for Week 5. So which one is more important for the College Football Playoff race?

Bill Bender

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Week 5 bowl projections: Penn State's chance to move into Playoff field arrives

Sporting News' Week 5 projections for the 2018-19 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.

Bill Bender

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Army's game of keep away nearly spoils Oklahoma's season

Army's always-tough triple option was nearly too much for Oklahoma, which prevailed 28-21 in overtime.

John E. Hoover

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Ohio State's Urban Meyer return comes with challenges he can't take for granted

Urban Meyer is back, and he leads a Buckeyes team that's turning its attention to its next challenge on the field.

Bill Bender

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Even after Texas A&M blowout, new-look Alabama still hasn't put together complete game

Alabama beat Texas A&M 45-23 in Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday in a game that was far from perfect for the Tide. We still don't know how good can this team be.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Ian Book sparks Notre Dame's offense, but Irish QB situation still unsettled

Ian Book got the start — and the win — over a struggling Brandon Wimbush against Wake Forest. Will Brian Kelly stick with him for the rest of Notre Dame's season?

Drew Nantais

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Scott Frost, Nebraska face longer haul in Big Ten than expected after Michigan blowout

Nebraska fell to 0-3 for the first time since World War II, but that shouldn't be the concern. Why the journey up the Big Ten ladder will take Scott Frost will take longer than expected.

Bill Bender

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Ohio State considering naming Ryan Day coach in waiting, per report

Ohio State is considering naming Ryan Day its coach in waiting after he led the team to a 3-0 record during Urban Meyer's suspension.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College football scores, highlights from Week 4 games

Check out college football's biggest scores and highlights from the Week 4 slate of games, including Alabama-Texas A&M, Stanford-Oregon and others.

Sporting News

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Alabama vs. Texas A&M: Tagovailoa dismantles Aggies with 5 touchdowns

The Crimson Tide quarterback dominated throughout the blowout win in Tuscaloosa.

Dan Bernstein

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College Fantasy Football: Best DraftKings picks, values for Week 4 DFS contests

The conference matchups are heating up in Week 4 of the college football season. CFBDynasty is here to help with your DraftKings lineups with some of the top picks, values, and DFS sleepers at quarterback, running back, and wide receiver.

Josiah Connor

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College football schedule: Week 4 TV coverage for top 25 games

Check out the TV coverage for college football's top-25 games in Week 4, headlined by Alabama-Texas A&M and Stanford-Oregon.

Alyssa Sconzo

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Michigan vs. Nebraska: Playing the greatest game that never was

Michigan and Nebraska were the clear-cut best teams in all college football in 1997. What would have happened had they played each other?

Bill Bender

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Alabama-Texas A&M should be special in long haul with Nick Saban, Jimbo Fisher

How long until Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher can match up with Alabama's Nick Saban? Saturday's game is a fitting first look at something special in the future.

Bill Bender

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

Check out Sporting News' picks against the spread for every top 25 game in Week 4.

Bill Bender

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

Sporting News takes a closer look at Week 4, including Iowa's big opportunity in the Big Ten West against Wisconsin and Drew Lock's Heisman campaign.

Bill Bender

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College football picks, Week 4: Texas has tough test against TCU

Check out Sporting News' straight up picks for Week 4, headlined by Alabama-Texas A&M, Oregon-Stanford and TCU-Texas.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Paying athletes would taint college sports, Pac-12 commissioner tells judge in antitrust trial

Larry Scott, who earned $4.5 million from the Pac-12 in 2016, wants to retain the "purity" of NCAA athletics.

Dan Bernstein

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Mason Fine: Once unwanted, now unstoppable at North Texas

Mason Fine was a record-setter who went untouched by Division I programs out of high school. Now at North Texas, he's showing everyone what they missed.

John E. Hoover

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5-star S Daxton Hill commits to Michigan

The No. 1 safety in the Class of 2019 has committed to Jim Harbaugh and Michigan.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Urban Meyer can’t afford more mixed messages in trying to repair reputation

Urban Meyer can no longer control the narrative about his reputation. If he wants it to improve, he can't send any more mixed messages — in his words or actions.

Bill Bender

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Week 4 bowl projections: Alabama, Georgia meet again in Playoff

Sporting News' Week 4 projections for the 2018-19 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.

Bill Bender

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Joe Burrow finally pays off for LSU in big win over Auburn

Joe Burrow showed why LSU sought his services after he transferred from Ohio State.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Oklahoma State looks every bit a Big 12 contender in rout of Boise State

The Cowboys whipped the 17th-ranked Broncos, looking like a true contender in the Big 12 Conference.

John E. Hoover

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Ohio State scores reputation-saving victory for Big Ten against TCU

Ohio State scored a reputation-saving victory against TCU on Saturday. The same could not be said for the Big Ten's other teams .

Bill Bender

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Shea Patterson can lead Michigan to Big Ten success if Jim Harbaugh puts more trust in QB

The Wolverines can go far in the conference if their head coach allows the offense to revolve around the No. 1 quarterback's playmaking ability.

Bill Bender

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Kelly Bryant injury fuels more Trevor Lawrence intrigue at Clemson

Kelly Bryant suffered an injury against Georgia Southern on Saturday. Will that push up the timetable for freshman phenom Trevor Lawrence?

Bill Bender

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

A look at the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 4. Georgia and Oklahoma are locked in a battle for that last spot.

Bill Bender

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College football's top-five parity problem actually no problem at all

Are the top five teams in college football too good? That's nonsense, and the race to see which teams blinks first makes this season that much more exciting.

Bill Bender

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College football's biggest Week 3 overreactions: Who wants Bama most now?

Alabama might have the nation's best offense, but the Tide have some new challengers. That includes an old rival in LSU.

Bill Bender

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College football rankings Week 3: LSU, Oklahoma State surge with big wins

A pair of impressive ranked victories helped LSU and Oklahoma State jump up the polls.

Dan Bernstein

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College football scores, highlights from Week 3 games

Get the latest college football scores and highlights from this weekend's games.

Sporting News

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Ohio State vs. TCU score: Buckeyes use second-half comeback to down Horned Frogs

Ohio State beats TCU in its last game without suspended coach Urban Meyer.

Alyssa Sconzo

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LSU vs. Auburn: Last-second field goal gives LSU crucial road win

QB Joe Burrow led a game-winning drive to give LSU its second ranked win in three weeks.

Dan Bernstein

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Clemson QB Kelly Bryant leaves Georgia Southern game with apparent injury

Coach Dabo Swinney told ESPN that Kelly Bryant was breathing heavy.

Dan Bernstein

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College football schedule: Week 3 TV coverage for top 25 games

College football season is in full swing as we enter Week 3 of the action.

Shanna McCarriston

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College football picks, Week 3: Ohio State faces final test without Urban Meyer

Ohio State takes on a tough TCU team in its final game without Urban Meyer. That matchup headlines several top-25 games in college football's Week 3.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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

Sporting News has picks against the spread for every game involving a top-25 team in Week 3, headlined by LSU-Auburn and Ohio State-TCU.

Bill Bender

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DirecTV Week 3 college football coverage

It's a full slate of college football action for Week 3, and we have the full listing of the DirecTV times, dates and channel numbers for this week's biggest matchups.

Tony Fortier-Bensen

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USC-Texas rematch brings back Rose Bowl memories for Trojans: 'It still hurts'

USC will try to beat Texas for the second straight year on Saturday. Even if the Trojans win, it won't take away the pain of that 2006 Rose Bowl loss.

Scott Wolf

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

Sporting News takes a closer look at Week 3, including TCU's big chance at Jerry World against Ohio State. Get that and more in our primer.

Bill Bender

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Mack Brown recalls Texas-USC Rose Bowl, hopes we'll see another masterpiece

Will we ever see a masterpiece like the 2006 Rose Bowl between USC and Texas? Mack Brown shares his thoughts with Sporting News.

Bill Bender

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USC vs. Texas: Trojans' 2006 Rose Bowl loss still resonates with Lane Kiffin

Lane Kiffin doesn't think that famed 2006 Rose Bowl between USC and Texas will ever leave him.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Ohio State's Nick Bosa proves Heisman should prioritize more defensive linemen

Ohio State's Nick Bosa is the best player in the country right now. So why isn't the defensive end getting more involved in the Heisman Trophy conversation?

Bill Bender

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Jury still out on Pac-12 after up-and-down Week 2

The Pac-12 is 3-3 in Power 5 games so far in 2018. That's way better than the conference's 1-8 bowl record, but it also shows it still has a long road to redemption.

Scott Wolf

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Week 3 bowl projections: Alabama, Georgia meet again in Playoff

Sporting News' Week 3 projections for the 2018-19 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.

Bill Bender

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College football rankings Week 2: USC, Michigan State tumble after marquee losses

Two high-profile losses sent USC and Michigan State tumbling down the polls.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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5-star WR Demond Demas commits to Texas A&M

Demond Demas gave Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M some good news after their close loss to Clemson.

Dan Bernstein

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

A look at the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 3. Georgia and Oklahoma are locked in a battle for that last spot.

Bill Bender

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College football's biggest Week 2 overreactions: Alabama leads nation's top division

Georgia is the best team in the SEC East, and the SEC West is the best division in the FBS. We break down the biggest overreactions from Week 2.

Bill Bender

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Scott Frost's up-and-down Nebraska debut worth the wait, but more patience is needed

Huskers fans needed to wait an extra week to see Scott Frost coach at his alma mater. The opening game showed that the program is on a long road to becoming relevant again in the Big Ten.

Bill Bender

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Georgia lets its play do the talking in big win over South Carolina

Georgia said little ahead of its game with trash-talking South Carolina on Saturday. It waited to make an emphatic statement on the field instead.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Chomped no more: Kentucky breaks Florida's 31-game win streak

Kentucky scored a historic win in its upset of Florida on Saturday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Oklahoma beats UCLA, but Rodney Anderson injury a loss for Sooners

The loss of running back Rodney Anderson hurts the Sooners' offense, which will need to regroup if he's lost for a significant amount of time.

John E. Hoover

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College football scores, highlights from Week 2 games

Get the latest college football scores and highlights from this weekend's games.

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Penn State, James Franklin answer questions that matter in Pitt blowout

Penn State routed Pitt on Saturday and showed they can work their way in the College Football Playoff conversation.

Bill Bender

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USC vs. Stanford score, highlights: Cardinal stifle Trojans in Pac-12 opener

Stanford dominated the line of scrimmage on both sides in a 17-3 win over USC.

Christian Shimabuku

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Georgia vs. South Carolina score, highlights: Bulldogs blow out Gamecocks in SEC opener

Georgia dominates South Carolina 41-17 in the first conference game of the season for both schools.

Shanna McCarriston

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College football schedule: Week 2 TV coverage for top 25 games

Check out the Week 2 TV schedule for every top 25 team, headlined by Dabo Swinney's reunion with Jimbo Fisher when Clemson takes on Texas A&M.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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

Sporting News' Week 2 primer is here with an in-depth look at this week's schedule. Can South Carolina's Jake Bentley make a Heisman statement against Georgia?

Bill Bender

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

The college fantasy football season continues on into Week 2. Get ready for your DraftKings contests with CFBDynasty's top DFS picks and values.

Josiah Connor

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College football Week 2 picks against the spread for every top-25 game

Sporting News has picks against the spread for college football's Week 2 slate, including matchups between Clemson-Texas A&M, Georgia-South Carolina and USC-Stanford.

Bill Bender

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Oklahoma's Kyler Murray latest nightmare for Chip Kelly, UCLA to deal with

Chip Kelly and UCLA had a rough go in Week 1 against Cincinnati. Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray won't offer any reprieve on Saturday.

John E. Hoover

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Clemson's road warrior mentality something for Jimbo Fisher to emulate

Clemson's Dabo Swinney has built a model predicated on road success. That will be on display at Texas A&M on Saturday, and it's something Jimbo Fisher will try to emulate.

Bill Bender

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

Sporting News breaks down the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 2. Oklahoma makes our top four.

Bill Bender

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College football's Week 1 losers know challenge of getting back to Playoff

Can the five ranked teams that lost in Week 1 get back in the championship hunt?

Bill Bender

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College football rankings: AP, Coaches polls shaken up with Week 1 upsets

The AP and Coaches polls look a lot different after several marquee upsets in the Week 1 slate of games.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Five-turnover disaster leaves Willie Taggart, Florida State with long way to go in ACC

Florida State endured a disastrous opener on Monday against Virginia Tech. What does that mean for first-year coach Willie Taggart?

Bill Bender

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Left-handedness doesn't matter: Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa has NFL written all over him

There is a noticeable lack of elite left-handed quarterbacks in the NFL. What does that mean for Alabama star Tua Tagovailoa?

Christian Shimabuku

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LSU could be college football's much-needed chaos in 2018

With new quarterback Joe Burrow and a nasty defense, LSU routed Miami. The Tigers and Ed Oregon could bring more chaos to 2018.

Bill Bender

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