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.
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Lane Kiffin completed a banner first season by leading FAU to the C-USA championship. How far will the Lane Train go in 2018?
Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into championship week? Bill Bender breaks it down.
Here are seven coaching replacements for the Huskers, and it all starts with former quarterback Scott Frost.
Arkansas parted ways with Bret Bielema. Here are nine possible replacements for the Razorbacks, with a big name at the top.
Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 14. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?
How could even more chaos unfold on conference championship weekend? Here are five things that could increase the chaos.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kevin Sumlin's tenure at Texas A&M is over. Here are some coach candidates the Aggies may consider to replace him.
Angry Bender unleashes his wrath on fake Twitter accounts.
Urban Meyer maintains the challenge for Ohio State is keeping the Buckeyes focused heading to the Big Ten championship game.
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.
UCLA hired Chip Kelly, a home-run hire that should have the Bruins back in contention in the Pac-12 soon.
Michigan suffered another loss to Ohio State under Jim Harbaugh. When will things really change in Ann Arbor?
J.T. Barrett went down clutching his knee in Ohio States game vs. Michigan.
Urban Meyer's post-game rant after a 31-20 loss focused on J.T. Barrett's injury. Here is the good news: Ohio State's backup quarterback plan worked again.
UCF likely won't make the College Football Playoff even if it goes undefeated, and there is no easy solution to that problem unless it expands.
Miami lost to Pitt on Friday, another wrinkle in the College Football Playoff race. Here's how that impacts the race heading into the ACC championship.
A dozen teams still have realistic College Football Playoff hopes. Here is the breakdown for how those teams get in -- and who they should be rooting for the last two weeks.
Jim Harbaugh didn't announce Michigan's starting quarterback for Saturday's game at Ohio State who knows J.T. Barrett is it's go-to guy. That's the difference between both teams right now.
Ohio State in the College Football Playoff again? Here's the breakdown of how the Buckeyes could sneak back in after the last two weeks.
Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 13. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit thinks Auburn's defense will have to find a way to contain Jalen Hurts. That's the key to this year's Iron Bowl.
Which rivalry is better: Ohio State-Michigan and "The Game?" Or the Iron Bowl between Auburn and Alabama? Sporting News looks at the rivarly.
Sporting News ranks the top 25 games this Rivalry Week, including The Game, Iron Bowl, Apple Cup and more.
Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 13? Bill Bender breaks it down.
UCLA parted ways with Jim Mora on Sunday. Here are nine possible replacements for the Bruins, with a big name at the top.
Baker Mayfield's antics at Kansas were harmless, but viewer discretion is advised as the Sooners continue their College Football Playoff push.
Which quarterback has a better chance to topple Alabama's SEC dynasty? Jarrett Stidham is up first, and Jake Fromm might get his chance later.
Alex Hornibrook made the clutch plays against Michigan, whose quarterback situation took yet another hit on Saturday.
Week 12 features just one matchup between ranked teams (Michigan at Wisconsin). The top two schools are tuning up for their respective rivalry week games. We get you ready for that and more in the Week 12 primer.
Florida and Tennessee need to hire the big-name coach more than ever, and Chip Kelly and Florida State's Jimbo Fisher are the names worth selling out for.
Angry Bender looks at the idea of two-loss chaos and why that's a bad thing in general.
Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 12. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?
Could two ACC teams make the playoff? It's unlikely, but Clemson and Miami could make things interesting down the stretch.
Michigan's next two games against Wisconsin and Ohio State are of monumental importance to the Wolverines — and Jim Harbaugh.
Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 12? Bill Bender breaks it down.
Mark Richt brought the fun back to Miami, and it's showing as the Hurricanes barrel toward the ACC championship game with a College Football Playoff berth in sight.
Tennessee fired Butch Jones. Here are nine possible replacements for the Volunteers. Yes, we included Chip Kelly and Jon Gruden.
Notre Dame has two losses, suffered a blowout and doesn't have a conference championship. That's the combination that keeps them out of the playoff.
Miami dominated Notre Dame, and with that, made a playoff statement that won't be forgotten heading into the ACC championship.
No. 7 Miami routed No. 3 Notre Dame at Hard Rock Stadium, an impressive statement in the College Football Playoff race.
No. 10 Auburn routed No. 1 Georgia on Saturday. How does that impact the College Football Playoff and SEC championship picture?
The Buckeyes have two bad losses, but they could have even more big wins. That's the key to keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Can college football parody accounts be productive? A look at the Fake Urban Meyer account shows that can be the case.
Week 11 features three more top 10 showdowns with Notre Dame-Miami, TCU-Oklahoma and Georgia-Auburn. We get you ready for that and more in the Week 11 primer.
Angry Bender looks at the idea of that Notre Dame's schedule isn't enough to get in the College Football Playoff.
Notre Dame-Miami is big again, and that should make for one spectacular night at Hard Rock Stadium. It's just a disappointment how often these teams will get to play.
Ohio keeps building under veteran coach Frank Solich, and this team could be the one that wins the program's first championship since 1968.
Notre Dame and Miami meet in another chapter of a heated series on Saturday. We look at 16 memorable games between the Irish and Hurricanes.
Wisconsin's unbeaten record is still being scrutinized by the CFP committee, maybe a little too much. Is that why Badgers AD Barry Alvarez spoke up this week?
Oklahoma sits No. 5 in the College Football Playoff Rankings. Will the Sooners press the committee into a tough decision? That's among five things we learned.
Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 11. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?
Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 11? Bill Bender breaks it down.
Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan State and Michigan all have two losses. Here's why the Big Ten is too good for its own good.
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer must lead the Buckeyes after a disastrous loss at Iowa. It's worth watching the next three weeks.
Miami eliminated some doubts with a statement victory against Virginia Tech. Now, the Hurricanes get the big stage against Notre Dame
Ohio State lost to Iowa and Penn State lost to Michigan State. Here is how that wrecks the Big Ten playoff picture.
Two-loss Auburn beat Texas A&M on Saturday, and Jarrett Stidham showed why he's the key against No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Alabama in November.
Ohio State's Nick Bosa was ejected for targeting in the first half against Iowa on Saturday.
Florida's social media team had a little fun during a blowout against Missouri on Saturday. Did you see this tweet?
Sporting News ranks the top 25 games left on the November college football schedule. Where do Bedlam, the Iron Bowl and The Game fit in?
Alabama isn't No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, and that matters little to Nick Saban. The Tide are taking the same-old disciplined approach into this month.
Week 10 features an over-the-top afternoon slot with seven games between Top 25 teams. That includes Bedlam and LSU-Alabama. We break it all down.
No Big Ten team is in the top four of the first College Football Playoff rankings. But Ohio State and Wisconsin have no reason to worry yet.
The SEC owns the top two spots in the College Football Playoff rankings with Georgia and Alabama, but Auburn is far from done, given its position. Five things we learned from the first set:
Angry Bender looks at the idea of SEC bias and why that's ridiculous in this week's installment of Angry Bender.
Khalil Tate's star is rising fast at Arizona, and that means more long-term success for the Wildcats under Rich Rodriguez.
Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 10? Bill Bender breaks it down.
No. 2 Penn State let an 11-point lead slip away, and that could be what keeps the Nittany Lions out of the College Football Playoff in November.
The College Football Playoff rankings are coming, and that means six arguments are going to heat up. Here's what we think will happen.
Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 10. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?
Florida needs a new coach. Here are the nine best replacements for Jim McElwain. Bob Stoops is the biggest name on that list.
No. 6 Ohio State beat Penn State at Ohio Stadium on Saturday.
J.T. Barrett's heroics put Ohio State in the Big Ten East driver's seat, and the fifth-year senior at the front of the Heisman Trophy conversation.
Ohio State's Denzel Ward had an interception. Then Penn State's DeAndre Thompkins had a touchdown. On the same play.
Saquon Barkley showed why he's the Heisman front runner against Ohio State. It only took him one play.
Michigan finally found a quarterback for the stretch run in Brandon Peters, and that will throw a wrench in Big Ten race down the stretch.
Week 9 features an over-the-top afternoon slot with four loaded games, including the Big Ten showdown between Penn State and Ohio State. Get ready with the Week 9 primer.
Ohio State's J.T. Barrett gets the big stage again in a showdown with No. 2 Penn State on Saturday. Expect the fifth-year senior to take advantage of it.
Penn State and Ohio State head into their seventh top-10 matchup on Saturday. Here's a look at the past matchups that define this Big Ten rivalry.
The Big Ten has four teams in the playoff discussion, and here's a look at five wild scenarios that could unfold over the next five weeks.
Penn State proved its Big Ten mettle by unloading on Michigan in the "White Out." Can they do it again at Ohio State?
Michigan suffered another loss in a big game, but the long-term forecast is favorable for Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines.
Texas' heartache got worse with another loss to No. 10 Oklahoma State, and that's something Tom Herman must fix soon in Austin.
Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 9. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?
Penn State made a statement in a 42-13 blowout against Michigan on Saturday. The Nittany Lions proved just how big-game ready they are.
Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 9? Bill Bender breaks it down.
Here are the matchups and keys to victory for Penn State and Michigan in a game that could not only determine the outcome of the Big Ten East — but also the College Football Playoff.
Two prime time games between USC and Notre Dame and Penn State and Michigan, not to mention a historic spread in a classic rivalry. Get ready for Week 8.
Angry Bender looks at fights in the stands. This isn't "Road House," people.
Sporting News' midseason All-American team is out, and it's heavy on play-making quarterbacks, uber-talented running backs and a bevy of other star-studded players.
Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?
Are Tony Romo and/or Colin Kaepernick options for the Packers with Aaron Rodgers sidelined? SN's Bill Bender breaks down what Green Bay might do at quarterback.
The College Football Playoff rankings will be released on Oct. 31, and here are seven tests the committee could encounter in the second half of the season.
Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 8? Bill Bender breaks it down.
Is Ohio State the best team in the Big Ten? It looks that way again, but the next referendum will come against Penn State on Oct. 28.
Washington was the third top 10 team to lose in Week 7. Here are the impacts of that loss on the Huskies, Pac-12 and College Football Playoff.
The ACC is down to one unbeaten team, and Miami made it close against Georgia Tech. How will Notre Dame fit into the ACC puzzle?
Tennessee lost to South Carolina despite three chances near the goal line in the final seconds. The loss drops the Vols to 3-3.
Butch Jones' days appear to be numbered in Knoxville, but that isn't Tennessee's biggest problem. Finding the next coach won't be easy.
Michigan escaped Indiana with an overtime victory, but the real test comes next week at Penn State. Can Jim Harbaugh score the big win next week?
Clemson's loss, which was partially because of Kelly Bryant's injury, showed why national title contenders can't have an injury at QB.
Clemson lost to Syracuse on Friday, which will have huge College Football Playoff implications. We sort out the mess here.
Sam Darnold, OU-Texas, Jim Harbaugh and an ACC upset pick are all part of the Week 7 primer. Get ready for the midpoint.
Angry Bender looks at the three biggest misconceptions about Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh heading into Week 7.
Cleveland lost a 2-0 lead to the New York Yankees in the ALDS. How will the Indians wear this postseason failure?
The Yankees and Indians played the decisive Game 5 of the ALDS in Cleveland. New York advanced with a 5-2 victory. Check out what you may have missed with SN's live blog.
From Bucky to Aaron to Didi: Another Yankees infielder has earned himself a salty moniker with a power display in a must-win October game.
Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 7? Bill Bender breaks it down.
Penn State had trouble getting Saquon Barkley loose against Northwestern, but the Nittany Lions are still off to a 6-0 start heading into a bye week.
Malik Rosier led the game-winning drive against FSU, which opened the door for some larger conversations now.
Michigan's offensive issues were exposed again, and this time it cost them the Paul Bunyan Trophy in a loss to Michigan State.
Oklahoma's loss to Iowa State on Saturday will have effects on the College Football Playoff race later for the Big 12. Here is how that might shape up.
Cleveland's magic continued in a 13-inning victory against the Yankees in Game 2 of the ALDS on Friday. When will the magic stop?
Edwin Encarnacion left Friday’s game against the New York Yankees after an awkward play at second base.
Bryce Love's Heisman campaign could hit the next level, and some in-state rivalries come into focus on Saturday. Here is Sporting News Week 6 primer.
Jay Bruce proved the difference at the plate for the Indians in Game 1 of the ALDS, continuing a thrill ride since his arrival in Cleveland.
Trevor Bauer gives the Indians 6 2/3 scoreless innings in their ALDS opener. The performance puts Cleveland in control of the best-of-five series as it sends ace Corey Kluber to the mound in Game 2.
Miami has another chance to take down Florida State, and Mark Richt knows it. Can the Hurricanes end a seven-game streak?
Michigan State can work back into some larger discussions by knocking off No. 7 Michigan on Saturday. Can Mark Dantonio and the Spartans pull it off?
Nick Saban and Alabama have routed their first two opponents and now face a slew of hot seat coaches. What's next?
Can any team actually stop Alabama-Clemson III? Heading into October, that's a better bet for the national championship game than the field.
Georgia put the playoff contenders on notice with an impressive 41-0 disposal of Tennessee on Saturday. The Bulldogs look the part this time.
Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 6? Bill Bender breaks it down.
A total of 17 team survived September with an unbeaten record. Here's a look at those teams' biggest hurdle in October to staying undefeated.
USC's loss to Washington State on Friday will have effects on the College Football Playoff race later for the Pac-12. Here is how that might shape up.
No. 7 Georgia routed Tennessee on Saturday, putting even more heat on Butch Jones. Here are five things we learned.
Virginia Tech gets the "GameDay" spotlight against Clemson on Saturday. Is the big-game reputation coming to Blacksburg under Justin Fuente?
Which unbeaten teams will survive September? We look at surprises, Group of 5 busters, best matchups and more.
Tennessee's Butch Jones is the coach on the spot in Week 5 heading into a matchup against No. 7 Georgia. Here is Sporting News Week 5 primer.
Angry Bender looks at instant replay this week, the confusing, art that we somehow can't perfect.
Can Georgia be the team to challenge Alabama in the SEC championship? SEC Network analyst and former Bulldog Matt Stinchcomb offers his thoughts.
P.J. Fleck has the Gophers heading in the right direction, and it's fair to wonder if they are Wisconsin's biggest competition in Big Ten West? We'll find out now.
Penn State's Saquon Barkley proved he's the best player in college football again through the Nittany Lions' thrilling victory against Iowa. How can you argue?
Jimbo Fisher and the Florida State Seminoles now face a near-impossible road to the College Football Playoff. Is there any chance for a comeback?
Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 5? Bill Bender breaks it down.
Here's what every SEC fan-base is saying after a wild Week 4. We got one statement for each team
Michgan's John O'Korn in the second half of a victory against Purdue, and perhaps ignited a QB controversy heading into the bye week.
Saquon Barkley is in focus in prime-time, and so are a a bunch of SEC showdowns with historical implications, in Week 4 of the college football season.
Rutgers avoided major penalties from the NCAA COI on Friday. Now, it's on Chris Ash to mold something good for the Scarlet Knights — and the Big Ten.
Nebraska fired Shawn Eichorst on Thursday, and it's time for the Huskers to steal a page from their co-national champs from 1997.
A pair of books will have Ohio State and Michigan fans ready to go for the Big Ten season. Here's your fall reading material.
Angry Bender attacks Thursday Night Football TV options, but he's looking for something else to watch — if only there was something better.
Jim McElwain and Florida can ride a roller coaster to the top of the SEC East if they beat Kentucky on Saturday. How can they make that happen?
Iowa owns a successful track record in night games, and Kirk Ferentz will tap into that once again vs. Penn State on Saturday.
Green Bay lost at Atlanta again in what has become a familiar way. It's why home-field advantage will be vital for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers if they want to make a playoff run in 2017.
Kelly Bryant enjoyed a breakout performance against Louisville, one that proves the Tigers aren't stuck in the middle at quarterback in their national title defense.
No. 3 Clemson reminded everyone the defending champions are here to stay in a blowout victory against No. 14 Louisville. Why is anybody surprised?
Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 4? Bill Bender breaks it down.
Wisconsin made its case as the most complete Big Ten contender after a 40-6 dismantling of BYU on the road. Can the Badgers keep it that way?
Clemson made an impressive statement in their ACC victory against Louisville on Saturday. Here are five things we learned.
Nebraska's Big Ten identity is again in question after a shocking loss to Northern Illinois. What will be the fallout in Lincoln?
Lamar Jackson, the reigning Heisman trophy winner, vs. No. 3 Clemson, reigning national champion, is just one of the storylines we're watching in college football Week 3.
J.T. Barrett and Wilton Speight have struggled in the early season, but Bill Bender explains why neither will get benched.
Alabama and LSU tied for the most players on NFL rosters in Week 1, a nod to the talent at both SEC programs.
Angry Bender is back for Week 3, and this week we talk Baker Mayfield, James Franklin and how to talk trash properly
Oklahoma State's Mason Rudolph is letting it fly in his last ride with the Cowboys, and he isn't afraid to talk about the lofty goals in the Big 12.
Baker Mayfield made his Heisman case in a big victory against Ohio State in Week 2. Here are five stats that support that.
Sporting News breaks down the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 3 of the college football season.
DeShone Kizer does not seem like just another failure in a long line of Browns quarterbacks. He can play, but Cleveland needs to protect him much better than it did against Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh rookie T.J. Watt impressed with two sacks and an interception in his first NFL game. He tried to downplay his debut, but more games like that will help usher in a "Blitzburgh" revival.
Not a good start for the Browns.
The Steelers-Browns matchup finally has some much-needed flavor. Here are five things we're excited to see in the opener Sunday.
Ohio State was lacking in the big play department in a loss to Oklahoma. How will Urban Meyer fix it?
Penn State beat rival Pitt on Saturday, and the Nittany Lions showed why that offense is so intimidating
No. 5 Oklahoma made a playoff statement behind Baker Mayfield in a road victory against No. 2 Ohio State. Here are five things we learned.
Baker Mayfield led the Sooners to a statement victory against the Sooners, the weight of which will impact the Heisman and College Football Playoff race.
J.T. Barrett and Baker Mayfield might be veteran quarterbacks, but they are still searching for respect heading into their top-five showdown on Saturday.
Michigan won 36-14 on Saturday, but there were some tense moments for the Wolverines. Here are three questions that need to be answered.
Ranked Power 5 schools beat up on the Group of 5 and FCS in Week 1. What's the forecast like for Week 2?
Week 2 features four monster games in the primetime slot. Here's what at stake for every team involved in those matchups.
Angry Bender is back for Week 2, and this week SN's Bill Bender will talk about sideline accessories: Good or bad? Bad. Definitely bad.
Defensive line is the key to the College Football Playoff in 2017, and the best playoff contenders — Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson and others — are showing everybody why that's the truth.
Tennessee beat Georgia Tech on a two-point conversion stop in double overtime. Here's the play.
Butch Jones went from hot seat to hero in Atlanta on Monday. So what's next for the Tennessee Volunteers?
After one week, how does the College Football Playoff picture stack up? Sporting News takes a closer look.
Virginia Tech freshman Josh Jackson enjoyed an impressive debut in a duel with West Virginia's Will Grier.
No. 1 Alabama's defensive machine returned in a victory against No. 3 Florida State on Saturday. Who is going to solve that now?
Michigan's Wilton Speight will be the difference for the Wolverines in 2017, for better or worse. That showed against Florida.
Which teams warranted the biggest overreactions after Week 1? Bill Bender takes a look at the teams we'll talk about most heading into Week 2.
No. 1 Alabama won a another season-opener in convincing fashion against No. 3 Florida State. Here are five things we learned.
Florida State can run back into the playoff mix, but Deondre Francois' health is the biggest concern.
Here are five things we learned from No. 11 Michigan's decisive 33-17 victory against No. 17 Florida in Jerry World.
Michigan has seen enough from Wilton Speight against Florida — for now.
Texas lost its opener under Tom Herman to Maryland. In the long run, it won't matter: The Longhorns' reality check was coming one way or another.
Michigan and Florida meet on Saturday in a game where we'll learn a lot about each team's playoff chances in 2017.
Somebody has to lose the mega-matchup between Alabama and Florida State. How will the CFP committee see it later?
Ohio State worked out the kinks after a slow start, and the product could be scary for opponents down the road in 2017.
Angry Bender is back, with Bill Bender's problems with the college football heading into 2017.
Sporting News' Top 25 running backs list is heavy on Big Ten and SEC backs, including Penn State's Saquon Barkley and LSU's Derrius Guice.
How will the Kyrie Irving trade to Boston affect LeBron James' future plans with Cleveland?
