College Football News

Alabama vs. Georgia: Mecole Hardman's 80-yard TD, frame-by-frame

Alabama’s defense rarely is burned for a big play, making Georgia receiver Mecole Hardman’s 80-yard touchdown against the Tide in the national title game one worth viewing from all angles.

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Nick Saban, Bill Belichick and the Alabama, Patriots dynasties that (still) won't stop

Nick Saban and Bill Belichick could sweep the college football and NFL titles this year. And if not this year, they'll be right back at it in 2018-19.

Bill Bender

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Tua Tagovailoa leads Alabama to comeback OT win over Georgia in national title game

Sporting News provided live updates throughout Alabama’s 26-23 win over Georgia on Monday night.

E.Jay Zarett

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Alabama OL Bradley Bozeman gets engaged after Tide's comeback win

Bradley Bozeman's night couldn't have got any bigger. Than he got engaged.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Meet Tua Tagovailoa, the unlikely hero who led Alabama to national title

Tua Tagovailoa replaced Jalen Hurts to begin the second half in the College Football Playoff championship for Alabama. Here's what you need to know.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Alabama's Mekhi Brown punches opponent, then confronts staff member on sideline

The sophomore linebacker had been taken out of the game after punching an opponent and being called for unsportmanlike conduct.

Tom Gatto

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Alabama completes OT comeback to beat Georgia in College Football Playoff championship

Tua Tagovailoa led Alabama on an incomprehensible comeback in the second half and overtime to beat Georgia in the College Football Playoff title game.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Ranking Nick Saban's former assistants: Is Kirby Smart or Jimbo Fisher No. 1?

Nick Saban's coaching tree boasts some of the best and brightest minds in college football, including Georgia's Kirby Smart. But who's the best?

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Georgia could join this list of teams that clinched national title in home state

Georgia would be the 15th team to win a national championship in its home state if it beats Alabama in Atlanta. What were the others?

Bill Bender

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Long lines, leaky roof, Donald Trump creating headaches for CFB fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Fans are waiting in long lines to enter Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium for Monday's national championship game between Alabama and Georgia, according to multiple reports.

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Courtney Roland 'confused,' had 'problems with memory' after being found

Houston police said sports reporter Courtney Roland was in a "state of confusion" when they located her near a Houston overpass on Monday morning.

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Alabama's and Georgia's all-SEC championship is here, and it's OK to embrace it

Alabama vs. Georgia might not be for the whole nation, but chill out and embrace this College Football Playoff. It is, after all, a matchup between the two best teams.

Bill Bender

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College Football Playoff championship: Time, location, odds for national title game

When and where are the College Football Playoff semifinals and national championship games? Here is everything you need to know.

Bill Bender

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Alabama vs. Georgia predictions: SN picks the College Football Playoff winner

Sporting News' college football staff picks the winner of the College Football Playoff championship game between Alabama and Georgia.

Bill Bender

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Amid four-team uproar, CFP director Bill Hancock says eight-team playoff 'not in the cards'

Bill Hancock confirmed that a switch to an eight-team playoff is not in the cards through the current 12-year College Football Playoff agreement.

Bill Bender

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College football championship: Georgia trusts Jake Fromm to finish storybook freshman year in style

Jake Fromm continues to show uncommon poise as a freshman, and that could end in championship fashion for Georgia on Monday.

Bill Bender

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Georgia's Kirby Smart took one big lesson from Nick Saban: Don't be Alabama, be better

Alabama coach Nick Saban passed along some timely advice when Kirby Smart took the Georgia job after a national championship run in 2015.

Bill Bender

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Missing Texas A&M sports reporter Courtney Roland located by Houston police

Courtney Roland, a reporter for Rivals' Texas A&M site AggieYell.com, went missing Sunday after covering a football camp in Houston, according to her family.

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Alabama's Scott Cochran got in trouble for smashing College Football Playoff trophy

Alabama's fiery strength and conditioning coach destroyed the Tide's runner-up trophy from the 2016 College Football Playoff — and got in trouble for it.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Oklahoma icon Brian Bosworth weighs in on Sooners' defense, Baker Mayfield's future

Two-time Butkus Award winner Brian Bosworth weighed in on Big 12 defense and Baker Mayfield's future ahead of the national championship game.

Bill Bender

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USC gets commitment from 5-star WR Amon-Ra St. Brown

Amon-Ra St. Brown is USC's highest-rated player in the Class of 2018, and its third five-star player.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Two words help Jalen Hurts deal with pressure of playing QB for Alabama

Jalen Hurts is dealing with the expectations at Alabama the only way he knows how heading into the Tide's championship matchup with Georgia.

Bill Bender

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Houston hires former Baylor assistants Kendal Briles, Randy Clements

Kendal Briles has reportedly accepted the associate head coach and offensive coordinator position at Houston. He was an assistant at Baylor's amid the team's sexual assault scandal.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Tulane follows UCF's lead, sells 1998 national champion T-shirts

It's never too late to claim a national title, as proven by the Tulane football team (with a little inspiration from UCF).

Skylar Rolstad

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LSU, offensive coordinator Matt Canada agree to part ways after one season

Canada came to Baton Rouge after a successful one-year stint as the offensive coordinator at Pittsburgh.

E.Jay Zarett

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Jackson declares for NFL Draft

Lamar Jackson, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2016, announced Friday that he will declare for the 2018 NFL Draft.

Chelsea Howard

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UConn OC Rhett Lashlee to take over same position at SMU

UConn's offensive coordinator has reportedly accepted the position as SMU's next football coach.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Report: Rich Rodriguez's former assistant claims coach grabbed penis in front of her

Rich Rodriguez's former assistant claims the recently fired Arizona football coach made unwanted sexual advances toward her and forced her to cover up his extramarital affair.

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UCF's national title claims won't move Group of 5 any closer to Playoff

UCF won't move any closer to a College Football Playoff spot with its claims for an eight-team expansion, but we have a few solutions for the Group of 5.

Bill Bender

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Barkley signs with Jay-Z's agency

Just a few days after Penn State running back Saquon Barkley declared for the NFL Draft, he signed with Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports.

Chelsea Howard

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UCF coaches to receive national championship bonus

The undefeated Knights are putting their money where their mouth is, paying Scott Frost’s coaching staff their contract bonuses for winning a national championship.

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UCF will hang national championship banner following perfect season

Alabama and Georgia will play in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, but Central Florida is claiming the 2017 title.

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Scott Frost, 20 years after leading Nebraska to title, returns to lead Huskers once again

Scott Frost begins his new job at Nebraska full time 20 years to the day he led the Huskers to their last national championship under Tom Osborne.

Bill Bender

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Bowl winners and losers: SEC wins big with Alabama-Georgia title game

Sporting News dishes out the winners and losers from the 2017-18 bowl season, which included College Football Playoff winners Georgia and Alabama.

Bill Bender

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2018 NFL Draft Watch: Jan. 1 bowls

There weren't any NFL games being played on Monday but there were plenty of college stars in action who will be playing at the next level.

Joe Rodgers

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Crimson Tide defense delivers emphatic knockout in Clemson-Alabama III

Alabama's defense dominated the third installment of the rivalry with Clemson at the Sugar Bowl, and Nick Saban is in position for a national title.

Bill Bender

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In crushing Clemson, Alabama proved it was the right choice for College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff committee was harshly criticized for giving Alabama a fourth consecutive berth. Those criticisms seem less applicable after the Tide's demolition of Clemson in the Sugar Bowl.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Alabama vs. Clemson: Crimson Tide lock down Tigers in Sugar Bowl win

Sporting News provided live updates throughout Alabama's 24-6 win over Clemson in the Sugar Bowl.

E.Jay Zarett

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Oklahoma's championship performance wasn't enough in resurgent Georgia win

Oklahoma put up a championship performance on offense. But it wasn't enough in the wake of Georgia.

John E. Hoover

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Georgia wins classic Rose Bowl over Oklahoma in double-overtime thriller

Here's how Georgia won an instant thriller over Oklahoma in the Rose Bowl.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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National championship game ticket prices skyrocket following Georgia's Rose Bowl win

Next week's College Football Playoff championship will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, about 70 miles from the University of Georgia, making it a virtual home game for the Bulldogs.

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Watch Nick Saban get trucked by Alabama QB Jalen Hurts

The Alabama coach was looking down the field when quarterback Jalen Hurts accidentally ran into him on the sideline.

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Alabama 319-pound DT Da'Ron Payne scores big-boy touchdown

Alabama defensive tackle Da'Ron Payne, who is listed at 319 pounds, scored a 1-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter of the Crimson Tide's College Football Playoff win over Clemson.

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Georgia's Davin Bellamy tells Baker Mayfield to 'humble yourself' after Rose Bowl

The Georgia linebacker had some words for Baker Mayfield after the Rose Bowl.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Dabo Swinney sprinkled 'secret mojo' grass on the field at the Superdome

Dabo Swinney was taped sprinkling grass onto the field at the Superdome before Clemson's College Football Playoff game in the Sugar Bowl against Alabama.

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Georgia, Oklahoma elevate playoff to perfect place in two-OT Rose Bowl classic

Georgia and Oklahoma played the perfect game in the perfect place, and it took the four-team College Football Playoff to the next level at the perfect time.

Bill Bender

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Watch: Kirby Smart appears to drop MF-bomb after Georgia wins Rose Bowl

The Georgia coach let four hours of emotion out after his team defeated Oklahoma in double overtime in the College Football Playoff.

Tom Gatto

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College Football Playoff 2018: Alabama reportedly will give Tua Tagovailoa snaps vs. Clemson

The Crimson Tide reportedly will be going with two quarterbacks against the Tigers in the Sugar Bowl.

Tom Gatto

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College football bowls 2017-18: Best trick plays of bowl season

Trickeration is one of the best parts of bowl season, especially when it works as well as these plays did.

Tom Gatto

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Baker Mayfield catches touchdown pass on trick play during Rose Bowl

Baker Mayfield caught a touchdown pass on a trick play during the second quarter of the Rose Bowl.

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UCF's athletic director crowns team as national champs after undefeated season

UCF athletic director Danny White crowned the Knights as national champions after the team completed a 13-0 season, with a 34-27 win over Auburn in the Peach Bowl.

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UCF's Peach Bowl win represents powerful closing argument for Group of 5

Scott Frost's Knights are the lone perfect team in the FBS this season. How will that affect the Group of 5's standing in future playoff discussions?

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Jim Harbaugh must fix Michigan offense for pivotal 2018 after Outback Bowl meltdown

Michigan's offense hit a full-fledged meltdown in the Outback Bowl, and there are no easy fixes heading into a pivotal fourth season.

Bill Bender

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Baker Mayfield upset UGA WRs by running pregame routes in their end zone

Ahead of Monday's College Football Playoff semifinal game against No. 3 Georgia, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield upset UGA's wide receivers by running routes and catching passes in front of the Bulldogs' tunnel.

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2017-18 college football bowl schedule: Times, dates, TV for all 40 bowl games

Track all the 2017-18 bowl matchups. Where is your favorite school playing in the postseason?

Bill Bender

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Big Ten falls short of perfection, but flexes muscle for 2018 playoff discussion

The Big Ten fell just short of bowl perfection with Michigan's loss. But the conference's performance as a whole will go a long way in the 2018 College Football Playoff discussion.

Bill Bender

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Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl: Score, results, highlights from UCF vs. Auburn

UCF completed an unbeaten season with a win in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.

Skylar Rolstad

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Barkley will enter NFL Draft

While it's not unexpected, Saquon Barkley announced he will declare for the 2018 NFL Draft in a statement on Instagram.

Chelsea Howard

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Tim Tebow knows how Alabama's Jalen Hurts can beat Clemson this time

Tim Tebow shares his thoughts on how Alabama QB Jalen Hurts can beat Clemson in the Sugar Bowl on Monday.

Bill Bender

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Mark Richt loses cool, Miami misses chance in hard-learned Orange Bowl lesson

Miami lost its third straight game of the season in the Orange Bowl, and it will be interesting to see what Mark Richt and the Hurricanes learn from that in 2018.

Bill Bender

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Wisconsin vs. Miami: Hornibrook throws four touchdowns in Orange Bowl win

Sporting News provided live updates throughout Wisconsin's 34-24 win over Miami in the Orange Bowl.

E.Jay Zarett

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Livid Mark Richt apologizes for losing cool after controversial no-call in Orange Bowl

Miami's Mark Richt bumped an official during the Orange Bowl but was not ejected. See what made him so angry.

Bill Bender

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Watch: Nick Saban dances with LSU superfan Jarrius Robertson

Nick Saban broke out a smile — and some dance moves — on the turf of the Superdome with Jarrius Robertson.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Penn State again is the best eight-team playoff prop in four-team landscape

Penn State won the Fiesta Bowl in impressive fashion, and the Nittany Lions are the kind of team that props up the call for an eight-team playoff.

Bill Bender

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Penn State gets hard-fought, high-flying Fiesta Bowl win over Washington

Penn State beat Washington in a fantastic Fiesta Bowl. Here's how the Nittany Lions got their 11th win of the season.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Sam Hubbard declares for NFL Draft

Less than a day after a bowl win against USC, redshirt junior Sam Hubbard announced he will forgo his final year of NCAA eligibility.

Chelsea Howard

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'NCAA Football 14' predicts the College Football Playoff: No. 4 Alabama vs No. 1 Clemson in the Sugar Bowl

SN contributor Bryan Wiedey previewed the Sugar Bowl between the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide and No. 1 Clemson Tigers with "NCAA Football 14."

Bryan Wiedey

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Sam Darnold's Cotton Bowl flop underlines concerns for uncertain NFL future

Sam Darnold's turnovers surfaced against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, and that's a problem that needs to be fixed before he moves on to the NFL.

Bill Bender

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Ohio State's Denzel Ward pushes bowl-skipping debate to New Year's Day Six

Ohio State's Denzel Ward sat out the Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday, which pushes the trend of skipping bowls to the next level.

Bill Bender

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Kentucky player ejected after refusing to let referee help him up

Kentucky running back Benny Snell was ejected for the rest of the Music City Bowl.

Skylar Rolstad

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Oklahoma carrying aspirations of entire Big 12 into College Football Playoff

Oklahoma's College Football Playoff berth isn't just about the Sooners. OU carries the hopes of the entire Big 12 Conference into the new year.

John E. Hoover

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'NCAA Football 14' predicts the College Football Playoff: No. 3 Georgia vs No. 2 Oklahoma in the Rose Bowl

SN contributor Bryan Wiedey previewed the Rose Bowl between #3 Georgia Bulldogs and #2 Oklahoma Sooners with "NCAA Football 14."

Bryan Wiedey

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Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan thrilled to have 'last one standing' in UCF

Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan is thrilled to have the last unbeaten team in UCF face off against Auburn.

Bill Bender

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Joe Namath: Bama deserves playoff berth against 'monster' Clemson team

Joe Namath, one of the most famous quarterbacks in Alabama history, gives his take on why the Crimson Tide made the College Football Playoff.

Kristian Dyer

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USC vs. Ohio State results: Buckeyes shut down Trojans in the Cotton Bowl

Sporting News provided live updates throughout Ohio State's 24-7 win over USC on Friday night.

E.Jay Zarett

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Camping World Bowl: Oklahoma State players give Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente Gatorade bath after win

A classic postgame celebration went completely wrong.

Nick Birdsong

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Barkley not talking draft

The Penn State running back said he will announce his decision "whenever it hits me."

Gabrielle McMillen

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Iowa’s Josh Jackson continues evolution from backup to NFL Draft pick

Josh Jackson tallied his eighth interception of 2017 at the Pinstripe Bowl on Wednesday, tying an Iowa single-season program record.

E.Jay Zarett

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J.K. Dobbins: Ohio State's throwback running back of the future

True freshman running back J.K. Dobbins evokes images of some fantastic Ohio State running backs. And he looks like he can only get better in 2018.

Bill Bender

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2018 NFL Draft Watch: Dec. 27 bowls

Jackson's late interception sealed Iowa's win over Boston College while Dickson had an incredible day against Missouri.

Ron Clements

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College Football Playoff: Sporting News' picks for Oklahoma-Georgia and Alabama-Clemson

Sporting News has split predictions for the Rose Bowl between Oklahoma and Georgia and the Sugar Bowl between Clemson and Alabama.

Bill Bender

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Watch: Purdue wins Foster Farms Bowl thanks to terrific late TD catch

Anthony Mahoungou's clutch grab earned the Boilermakers a win in the Foster Farms Bowl.

Skylar Rolstad

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Twitter reacts to disputed spot, review of Purdue fourth-down play

It looked an awful lot like Purdue had converted on fourth down early in the fourth quarter, but the officials said no. The ruling had people scratching their heads.

Skylar Rolstad

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Deion Sanders discussing coaching role at FSU with Willie Taggart, per report

Could "Prime Time" make a return to the college ranks as a coach? FSU coach Willie Taggart is reportedly considering the idea.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Darnold 'honored to play' in NFL

Darnold's comments came after UCLA QB Josh Rosen said he would rather play for the Giants over the Browns, who secured the No. 1 draft pick.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Get used to this four-team College Football Playoff, because reruns are coming

The College Football Playoff lacks parity, and the combination of Georgia, Clemson, Alabama and Oklahoma will be a reason why in coming seasons.

Bill Bender

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2018 NFL Draft Watch: Dec. 26 bowls

2018 NFL Draft Watch: Tuesday's three college bowl games lost some of their luster with two of the nation's top quarterbacks not playing.

Ron Clements

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Is Baker Mayfield draft's best QB?

Where will Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield be selected in the 2018 NFL Draft? Depends who you ask.

Marcus Dinitto

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Alabama vs. Clemson: Five numbers that will decide College Football Playoff semifinal

Which numbers will decide the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl between Alabama and Clemson? Sporting News breaks those numbers down.

Bill Bender

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QB Josh Allen entering NFL Draft

Allen is projected by some analysts to be a top-10 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Arthur Weinstein

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Look at all of Josh Allen's tape

Josh Allen will likely be a Top 10 pick in the NFL Draft this year, but it's not just because of Friday's first quarter.

Thomas Lott

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Take the quiz: Real or fake bowl names

Think you can spot what’s a real or fake bowl name? Take this Sporcle.com quiz to see where you stand.

Sporting News

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Georgia vs. Oklahoma: Five numbers that will decide College Football Playoff semifinal

Which numbers will decide the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl between Oklahoma and Georgia? Sporting News breaks those numbers down.

Bill Bender

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College football recruiting early signing period: Tracking 2018 signings

The early signing period for the 2018 recruiting class is here. Follow along as Sporting News provides updates on the top players of the class.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Independence Bowl plans to host FSU, despite report of ineligibility

Florida State might actually be ineligible for its Independence Bowl matchup against Southern Miss.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College football bowl picks 2017-18: Predictions for all 40 bowl games

Sporting News makes its picks for all 40 bowl on the 2017-18 schedule, including the College Football Playoff championship game.

Bill Bender

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Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma and FAU already talking trash for 2018 game

Let's hope the Oklahoma-FAU game is half as interesting as the trash talk already taking place.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Clemson, on the verge of history, takes on new role against Alabama

Clemson has taken on a new role as it prepares to take on Alabama for a third time in the College Football Playoff.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Georgia, Clemson five-star hauls lead early Signing Day winners

The early Signing Day returns are in, and here's a look at the winners and losers from Day 1.

Bill Bender

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Nick Saban, Urban Meyer finally have five-star Signing Day competition

Nick Saban and Urban Meyer have dominated Signing Day for years. The early returns, however, showed some stiff competition.

Bill Bender

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Coaches trying to make sense of early signing period, and the future of college football recruiting

The inaugural early signing period will take place this week, and college football coaches are still trying to figure out how this will affect their recruiting practices — now, and in the future.

Kristian Dyer

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Twitter reacts to Lane Kiffin's rough post-Boca Raton Bowl interview

Lane Kiffin's FAU team notched a lopsided win in its first bowl appearance since 2008. Kiffin's only stumble during the night happened during his postgame interview with ESPN.

Skylar Rolstad

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Jerry Kill retiring as Rutgers OC, citing health reasons

Kill is retiring once again from football, citing health reasons. He leaves Rutgers looking for its ninth offensive coordinator in as many seasons.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Alabama LB Dylan Moses 'out indefinitely' after suffering foot injury

Dylan Moses, who stepped into a starting role later this season, is reportedly out indefinitely with a foot injury.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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How to beat Bama? These QBs show blueprint for Clemson's Kelly Bryant

How do you solve Alabama's defense? These 12 quarterbacks beat Nick Saban-led Bama since 2010. This is how they did it.

Bill Bender

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Ranking potential College Football Playoff championship games

Which College Football Playoff championship game would be the best one? Sporting News takes a look at those possibilities and ranks them 1-4.

Bill Bender

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Ranking college football's bowl games, from worst to national title

Sporting News ranks all 40 postseason bowl games. Where does your team's bowl rank on the list?

Zac Al-Khateeb

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2018 NFL Draft Watch: Bowls Day 1

This is the time of year when college football players who don't get seen every weekend get to show what they can do.

Thomas Lott

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Oregon scores two defensive TDs to end half against Boise State

Boise State went from potentially taking a 31-0 lead into halftime, to taking a 31-7 lead into halftime, to slinking away to the locker room with a 24-14 lead against Oregon.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Angry Bender: Putting some real meaning into bowl season

Angry Bender unleashes on those who call bowl games meaningless.

Bill Bender

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Oregon's Freeman won't play in bowl

Oregon's all-time leading rusher has chosen not to play in the school's bowl game to prepare for next spring's NFL Draft.

Ron Clements

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Will Grier to return for senior season at West Virginia

Will Grier had a great first season at West Virginia in 2017. He'll look to build on that heading into next season.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma lead college football consensus All-Americans

The 2017 consensus All-America team, led by Sporting News Player of the Year Baker Mayfield, was released on Thursday. See who made the team.

Bill Bender

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Jim Harbaugh makes change at Michigan; Kevin Tolbert won't return as strength coach

A source told Sporting News that Kevin Tolbert, who had served as Michigan's strength and conditioning coach the past three seasons, won’t be returning to the football program in 2018.

Alex Marvez

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Bill Snyder to return to Kansas State in 2018, per report

The longtime Wildcats coach is reportedly returning to Manhattan for the 2018 season.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Meaningless? Fixing college football's bowl season

How do we fix the bowl season? These five huge debates are a good place to start:

Bill Bender

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Shea Patterson makes perfect sense for Michigan, Jim Harbaugh

Shea Patterson will transfer to Michigan. Here's why that makes perfect sense in 2018.

Bill Bender

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Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield is Sporting News Player of the Year

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield is Sporting News' 2017 pick for Player of the Year in college football.

John E. Hoover

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Georgia's Kirby Smart is Sporting News Coach of the Year

Georgia's Kirby Smart is Sporting News' 2017 pick for Coach of the Year in college football.

Bill Bender

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Tennessee Volunteers, Delanie Walker reach out to bullying victim

Several Tennessee players, plus Titans tight end Delanie Walker, have reached out to support a victim of bullying.

Skylar Rolstad

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Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield, former walk-on, wins 2017 Heisman Trophy

The former Texas Tech walk-on has earned the Heisman at Oklahoma. Here's how he pulled off the tremendous feat.

John E. Hoover

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Baker Mayfield: Oklahoma's can't-miss star that all of college football missed

Baker Mayfield received four scholarship offers coming out of high school in 2013. How did one of the best players in Oklahoma history go so unheralded into the college ranks?

John E. Hoover

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Q&A: Rob Riggle talks College Football Playoff, 'Most Interesting Fan in America'

Actor Rob Riggle is rooting for Oklahoma for the College Football Playoff, which he is attending as a spokesperson for Dos Equis.

Skylar Rolstad

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WATCH: Hilarious Heisman campaign ads for Baker Mayfield, Lamar Jackson, Bryce Love

Watch these hilarious Heisman Trophy campaign ads for contenders Baker Mayfield, Bryce Love and Lamar Jackson.

Bill Bender

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Saquon Barkley, college football's most outstanding player, deserves Heisman Trophy

If the Heisman Trophy kept to its creed of awarding college football's most outstanding player — not the player with the best stats — then Penn State's Saquon Barkley would be the clear winner.

Mike DeCourcy

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Keeping track of college football's fired, retired and resigned coaches

Keep track of the college football coaching carousel here.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Phillip Fulmer, Jeremy Pruitt and common sense save Tennessee's future, for now

Common sense finally won out when Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer hired Jeremy Pruitt to be the program's next head coach.

Bill Bender

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Texas A&M? More like Texas ATM: Interim coach Jeff Banks to get $75K for bowl game

The Aggies, flush with cash, are compensating Jeff Banks well for his one game as placeholder for Jimbo Fisher.

Alex Marvez

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Tennessee coaching rumors: Vols reportedly close to hiring Alabama DC Jeremy Pruitt

Tennessee's search might be coming to an end, finally. Jeremy Pruitt reportedly is the athletic department's choice to replace Butch Jones.

Skylar Rolstad

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Virginia's Micah Kiser future extends way past football, and it's just as exciting

Micah Kiser is more than ready to make an impact long after his playing days are over. The Campbell Trophy winner should succeed, too.

Bill Bender

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Auburn vs UCF: Date, time, TV, predictions for Peach Bowl

Auburn and UCF meet in the Peach Bowl on Jan 1. Get Sporting News' prediction here.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Penn State vs. Washington: Date, time, TV, predictions for Fiesta Bowl

Penn State and Washington meet in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 30. Get Sporting News' prediction here.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Clemson vs. Alabama: Date, time, TV, predictions for Sugar Bowl semifinal

Clemson and Alabama meet in the Sugar Bowl in the second College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1. Get Sporting News' prediction here.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Ohio State vs. USC: Date, time, TV, predictions for Cotton Bowl Classic

Ohio State meets USC in the Cotton Bowl Classic on Dec. 29. Get Sporting News prediction for the Big Ten-Pac-12 showdown here.

Bill Bender

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​Wisconsin vs. Miami: Date, time, TV, predictions for Orange Bowl

Wisconsin meets Miami in the Orange Bowl as part of the New Year's Day Six. Get Sporting News prediction for the big game at Hard Rock Stadium.

Bill Bender

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Georgia vs. Oklahoma: Date, time, TV, predictions for Rose Bowl semifinal

Georgia and Oklahoma meet in the Rose Bowl in the first College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1. Get Sporting News' prediction here.

Bill Bender

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Nine Oregon coaching candidates to replace Willie Taggart

Who are the best candidates to replace Willie Taggart at Oregon? Keep these coaches in mind.

Bill Bender

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Texas A&M gives both Jimbo Fisher, FSU fresh starts for 2018

Jimbo Fisher and Florida State both needed a fresh start. Fisher's leaving for Texas A&M should work out for all parties in 2018.

Bill Bender

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Willie Taggart's track record shows he'll be a hit at Florida State

Florida State's Willie Taggart will be a hit at Florida State if he does the two things he's done at every single stop.

Bill Bender

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FSU's Derwin James will skip Independence Bowl, declare for NFL Draft

Derwin James is following the example set by players like Christian McCaffrey and Leonard Fournette in skipping his team's bowl game.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Video shows Georgia Tech football player knocking his teammate out again

Georgia Tech starters Step Durham and Lance Austin were caught on video fighting again.

Jordan Heck

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Big Ten, Ohio State can prevent future playoff snubs with big bowl season

Ohio State and the Big Ten can prevent another playoff snub with a lights-out bowl season heading into 2018.

Bill Bender

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Four years later, College Football Playoff has solved no controversy from BCS era

Controversy runs rampant in the College Football Playoff, just like it did in the BCS system.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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How expanded College Football Playoffs would have looked in 2017

How would an expanded playoff look in 2017? Here is how a six-, eight- and 16-team playoff would have looked this season.

Bill Bender

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Like it or not, committee chose Alabama over Ohio State for right reasons

The College Football Playoff committee made the right call by picking Alabama over Ohio State.

Bill Bender

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Tennessee interested in hiring Les Miles as next coach, per report

A wild week of Tennessee coaching rumors ended with reports that the Vols are interested in hiring Les Miles.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Herm Edwards to be introduced as Arizona State coach Monday

The ESPN analyst hasn't held a coaching job since 2008 and has never been a college football head coach.

Skylar Rolstad

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Herm Edwards' strengths make him at least an interesting choice for Arizona State

Herm Edwards at Arizona State is less of an oddball choice than you think. He can at least use his motivational abilities to get people fired up about the Sun Devils.

Tom Gatto

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When are the final College Football Playoff rankings announced?

When are the College Football Playoff rankings announced? A look at the important release dates, and new members on this year's CFP committee.

Bill Bender

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New Year's Day Six bowls: Dates, time, TV for biggest matchups

Here's a look at all the New Year's Day Six matchups on the road to the College Football Playoff championship game in Atlanta.

Bill Bender

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College Football Playoff: Alabama ranked No. 4, gets rubber match against Clemson

Alabama managed to beat Ohio State out for the final playoff spot. Here's why the Tide made their fourth consecutive playoff berth, and the Buckeyes missed out.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Mark Hudspeth fired as University of Louisiana head coach, per report

Hudspeth was fired after three consecutive losing seasons at Louisiana.

Skylar Rolstad

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College football top 25 rankings: Alabama No. 4 in both polls

Alabama ranked No. 4 both the AP and Coaches polls. Ohio State ranked No. 5 in both polls. Will it match the College Football Playoff?

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College Football Playoff picture: Ohio State or Alabama for final spot?

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into the selection show? Bill Bender answers the burning questions.

Bill Bender

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Tennessee, hire Les Miles and end this coach search debacle once and for all

Tennessee can end this excruciating search by hiring Les Miles. Just do it, and get this over with.

Bill Bender

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2018 NFL Draft Watch: Week 13

Ronald Jones is one of the best running backs who could come out in the NFL Draft this season.

Thomas Lott

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Big Ten championship: J.T. Barrett, Ohio State still standing after win vs. Wisconsin

There was nothing extraordinary about J.T. Barrett's performance against Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship game, except that he had one at all.

Mike DeCourcy

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Clemson's win over Miami shows it's tops in ACC — and college football

Clemson left no doubt on Saturday. It's not just the best team in the ACC. It's the best team in the country.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Big 12 championship: Oklahoma's D shows Sooners are dangerous playoff team

Oklahoma looked good on all sides of the ball against TCU — and that's a big deal as the Sooners look ahead to the College Football Playoff.

John E. Hoover

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Georgia is talk of SEC now, and Bulldogs have a championship to prove it

Georgia made a playoff statement with Kirby Smart, and that SEC championship performance is good enough to vault the Bulldogs in to the College Football Playoff.

Bill Bender

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Nebraska finally gets to the points with Scott Frost

What will Nebraska get with Scott Frost? A high-flying offense that scores a bunch of points. That's huge for the Huskers' future in the Big Ten.

Bill Bender

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Georgia vs. Auburn: Georgia gets revenge, wins SEC championship

Georgia got its revenge in a big way. The Bulldogs are SEC champions and are headed to the College Football Playoff.

Skylar Rolstad

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Oklahoma vs. TCU: Sooners crush Horned Frogs again in Big 12 championship

Here's how Oklahoma got its second big win over TCU this season.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Wisconsin vs. Ohio State: Buckeyes win Big Ten title, igniting College Football Playoff debate

It wasn't easy, but Ohio State won the Big Ten championship Saturday while Wisconsin's playoff hopes died with its undefeated season.

Brandon Schlager

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Clemson vs. Miami: Tigers dominate in ACC championship game

Sporting News provided live updates throughout Clemson's 38-3 win over Miami on Saturday.

E.Jay Zarett

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How far can Lane Kiffin take C-USA champion FAU in 2018?

Lane Kiffin completed a banner first season by leading FAU to the C-USA championship. How far will the Lane Train go in 2018?

Bill Bender

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Scott Frost has staff in place at Nebraska, per report

Fox Sports reporter Bruce Feldman reported Saturday that Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos says Scott Frost has prepared most of his staff.

Skylar Rolstad

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SN source: Gus Malzhan remains Arkansas' top target in coaching search

Gus Malzahn has denied any speculation about reports about his future, but a SN source says Arkansas is fixated on Malzahn.

A Marvez and Bil...

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College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door on championship week?

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into championship week? Bill Bender breaks it down.

Bill Bender

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Seven Nebraska coaching candidates to replace Mike Riley

Here are seven coaching replacements for the Huskers, and it all starts with former quarterback Scott Frost.

Bill Bender

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Nine Arkansas coaching candidates to replace Bret Bielema

Arkansas parted ways with Bret Bielema. Here are nine possible replacements for the Razorbacks, with a big name at the top.

Bill Bender

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Week 14 bowl projections: Auburn moves in College Football Playoff for now

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 14. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?

Bill Bender

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Week 14 college football primer: How conference championship chaos could unfold

How could even more chaos unfold on conference championship weekend? Here are five things that could increase the chaos.

Bill Bender

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Undefeated UCF makes strong case for expanding College Football Playoff

UCF is 11-0 in 2017 but still ranked behind 13 other teams by the College Football Playoff committee.

Mike DeCourcy

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College football picks: All eyes on conference championship games

No championship game has bigger implications on the College Football Playoff than the Big Ten matchup between Ohio State and Wisconsin.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Nine Florida State coaching candidates to replace Jimbo Fisher

With Jimbo Fisher heading to Texas A&M, who are the best fits to become FSU's third coach since 1976? Oregon's Willie Taggart is interesting.

Bill Bender

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College football TV schedule: Game times, what's at stake for conference championships

A quick look at conference championship weekend and what's at stake heading into the final week before the College Football Playoff pairings are released.

Bill Bender

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USC vs. Stanford: Trojans score late, secure Pac-12 Championship over Cardinal

Sam Darnold and the Trojans take on Bryce Love and the Cardinal from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Joe Rivera

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ACC championship: Mark Richt has made Miami fun — and prominent — again

Mark Richt knows it takes a lot more than "fun" to win consistently. But it sure hasn't hurt in Miami's resurgence this season.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Tennessee hires Phillip Fulmer as athletic director

The Volunteers have appointed former head coach Phillip Fulmer as athletic director after firing previous AD John Currie.

Skylar Rolstad

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SEC championship: Georgia, Kirby Smart planted on solid ground in unstable SEC

Kirby Smart is trying to put Georgia back in its rightful place. For now, being in a stable place should keep the Bulldogs in the hunt for years to come.

Bill Bender

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Three questions with Saints' Ginn

Before the Saints take on the Panthers Sunday in a key NFC South game, Ted Ginn Jr. will have his eyes on another game Saturday.

Ron Clements

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Report: Ole Miss football hit with second year of bowl ban, scholarship reductions

The Rebels will again be ineligible for a bowl game in 2018 following the ruling by the NCAA committee on infractions.

E.Jay Zarett

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Ole Miss football will get infractions ruling on Friday, per report

Ole Miss football will find out on Friday the ruling from the NCAA's Committee on Infractions, including any potential punishments.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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FSU wants Jimbo Fisher to finally decide if he'll leave for Texas A&M

FSU officials, tired of waiting in limbo, want Jimbo Fisher to decide one way or another if he's leaving for Texas A&M.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Alabama down, but not out, in College Football Playoff race

Alabama is the first team out of the College Football Playoff at No. 5. Here are the outs that would get the Crimson Tide back in the College Football Playoff.

Bill Bender

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Seven Texas A&M coaching candidates to replace Kevin Sumlin

Kevin Sumlin's tenure at Texas A&M is over. Here are some coach candidates the Aggies may consider to replace him.

Bill Bender

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Man pushed out of Jimbo Fisher's radio show after questioning coach's loyalty to FSU

A man was led out of Jimbo Fisher's radio call-in show after he asked Fisher whether he had the same type of loyalty the coach asked fans to have this season. Fisher reportedly is set to leave Florida State for Texas A&M.

Skylar Rolstad

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Angry Bender: Fake news? Fake Twitter is the worst

Angry Bender unleashes his wrath on fake Twitter accounts.

Bill Bender

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Urban Meyer's test is keeping Buckeyes' 'laser focus' amid distractions

Urban Meyer maintains the challenge for Ohio State is keeping the Buckeyes focused heading to the Big Ten championship game.

Bill Bender

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Video emerges of Georgia Tech football player knocking out a teammate

A video shows Georgia Tech players Step Durham and Lance Austin involved in a fight.

Jordan Heck

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Josh Gordon estimates he sold $10K worth of marijuana a month at Baylor

The former Bears receiver opened up about his dealing with drugs to Sports Illustrated.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Oklahoma ready for whatever changes TCU makes for Big 12 championship

The last time Oklahoma and TCU played, the Sooners ran roughshod over the Horned Frogs. Can Gary Patterson make any adjustments that will make the Big 12 championship any different?

John E. Hoover

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Darnold denies Browns rumors

The USC quarterback said he is not returning to the Trojans so he can avoid being picked No. 1 overall by the Browns.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Alabama vs. Ohio State: Argue here about who deserves last playoff spot

If Ohio State beats Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship, does it or Alabama get that last College Football Playoff spot? Good luck figuring it out.

Bill Bender

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College football rankings: Clemson takes No. 1 spot after Alabama loss

Alabama lost to Auburn on Saturday and tumbled out of the top four, leaving Clemson to take the No. 1 spot in the latest college football rankings.

Skylar Rolstad

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Tennessee meets with Mike Gundy about coaching job (UPDATE: Gundy rejects Vols)

Tennessee turned its eyes to Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy after the Greg Schiano fiasco on Sunday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Witten won't leave Cowboys

Witten won't leave the Cowboys, despite his name being connected to the head-coaching vacancy at his alma mater of Tennessee.

Joe Rodgers

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Booger McFarland: 'Spineless' Tennessee caved in to anti-Greg Schiano mob

Booger McFarland doesn't like the way Tennessee reacted to fans' vitriol against Greg Schiano.

Michael McCarthy

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Bravo, Bruins: Chip Kelly gives UCLA a refreshing big-time hire

UCLA hired Chip Kelly, a home-run hire that should have the Bruins back in contention in the Pac-12 soon.

Bill Bender

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