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Minkah Fitzpatrick is set up for success again in 2017. Will that land the star defensive back in the Heisman conversation?

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Sporting News trims down the College Football Playoff field to find the 10 true national championship contenders heading into 2017.

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John Saunders' battle with depression is told through the new book "Playing Hurt: My Journey from Despair to Hope," and it's worth the read.

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How will Tanner Lee help the Huskers' hopes for winning the Big Ten West?

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Jason Taylor joined Jack Lambert as the second MAC player to reach the Pro Football Hall of Fame. More are on the way.

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Kurt Warner's story is amazing, and so is the way he influenced the modern quarterback on the path to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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The new Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium was unveiled Thursday. Canton and the Pro Football Hall of Fame are the big winners.

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Blaine Gabbert turned in a solid performance in his first game with Arizona. More importantly, he set a standard other NFL backup QBs should be paying close attention to this preseason.

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Mark Dantonio and Michigan State will be a factor in the Big Ten East race this season, but to what extent remains unclear.

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Alabama, Ohio State and Florida State are popular playoff picks again. Is that good for the future of college football?

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Lamar Jackson speaks with Sporting News about life after winning the Heisman Trophy and the challenges that lie ahead.

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The Patriots have the best coach, GM and quarterback in NFL. But what about the other 31 teams? SN determines which are best set up for success with their QB-coach-GM combos.

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Da'Shawn Hand was arrested on Saturday, and that puts Nick Saban in another comfortable spot heading into the opener against Florida State.

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Big Ten predictions are here for 2017, and there are several College Football Playoff contenders in Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State and Wisconsin.

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Sporting News breaks down the SEC. Can anybody really take a run a three-time SEC champion Alabama?

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USC and Washington will fight for Pac-12 supremacy in 2017, and that means a great quarterback battle between Sam Darnold and Jake Browning. Check out our conference picks.

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Sporting News makes its Big 12 picks for the 2017 season. Does Oklahoma have competition in its quest for a third straight conference title?

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Clemson and Florida State will continue their power struggle in the ACC, but can somebody else break through in 2017? We take a closer look.

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Jim Harbaugh enters Year 3 with an inexperienced roster, but there's no reason to believe the Wolverines will see a drop off in the Big 10.

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A look at the 2017-18 college football bowl schedule features 41 games leading up to the College Football Playoff championship game on Jan. 8.

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Penn State has all the right pieces in place around Saquon Barkley for a special season. How has James Franklin managed expectations?

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P.J. Fleck brought a jolt to Big Ten Media Days with his fast-talking style, but how will that add up for the Gophers in 2017?

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Is Wilton Speight really the starting quarterback for Michigan or is he 'tied for first,' as Jim Harbaugh says?

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Urban Meyer has embraced the future at Ohio State. And he's using it to the Buckeyes' advantage.

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Wisconsin is a popular pick to win the Big Ten West Division, and Paul Chryst is the perfect coach to embrace those expectations.

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The Big Ten belongs in the best-conference-in-college-football-debate, but they need more national titles to get back to the top.

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For the Cleveland Browns, a flurry of offseason trades, free-agency moves and draft picks has flipped the depth chart heading into the 2017 season.

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Les Miles will be a popular candidate for the vacant Ole Miss coaching job, but is that move worth it for the Rebels?

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Hugh Freeze's tenure was undone by his own lack of accountability off the field.

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Shea Patterson will be one of the most exciting players in college football in 2017. Will that be enough to get Ole Miss through its bowl ban?

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Tim Tebow remains positive and focused on working his way through the minor leagues.

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Mike Gundy enters his 13th season with Oklahoma State with everything needed to make a playoff run. Of course, the Cowboys have to take care of Oklahoma first.

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Tom Herman's blunt assessment for how Texas must get back on top of the Big 12 is refreshing, and it's exactly what the Longhorns need.

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Lincoln Riley will get to make a name for himself in Oklahoma quickly in Year 1. How will the lessons learned from Bob Stoops help?

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Hugh Freeze faced questions about the program again at SEC Media Days. Will he be around in 2018 to do it again?

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Texas A&M standout Christian Kirk could play a big role in getting Kevin Sumlin off the hot seat in 2017.

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Nick Saban still dominates SEC Media Days, and the changes made in the offseason mean the continued dominance of the Tide will follow.

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Nick Saban knows who Aaron Judge is, and he used the Yankees slugger to make a point about the NFL Draft process.

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The coaches at Georgia, Florida and Tennessee have taken turns talking about it at this year's SEC Media Days: Which traditional East Division power will beat Alabama first?

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Jim McElwain talked about an array of topics at SEC Media Days, but one question needs to be answered before the Sept. 2 opener against Michigan.

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Georgia is the presumed pick to win the SEC East, but the early schedule will be the launching pad for those high hopes.

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Former Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George will honor his alma mater for winning the Capital One Cup at the ESPYs on Wednesday.

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Can Tennessee's Butch Jones build on back-to-back nine-win seasons? The Vols are taking a positive approach into 2017.

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How can Arkansas's Bret Bielema get the Razorbacks back in contention in SEC West? It starts with two talking points Bielema hit on at SEC Media Days

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Sporting News breaks down the top coaches in the Big 12. Who can take the place of Oklahoma's Bob Stoops at No. 1?

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The ACC is the only FBS conference with multiple national championship coaches. Is Jimbo Fisher or Dabo Swinney at the top?

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Nick Saban tops our SEC coach rankings (again). Is there a coach in the conference worthy of a challenge?

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Four Big Ten East coaches dominate the top of Sporting News' Big Ten coach rankings. Who follows Urban Meyer?

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The SEC announced which players will attend SEC Media Days from July 10-13 in Hoover, Ala.

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Dexter McCoil's professional path found LA twice, but the stops in between have defined the former CFL star's career.

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Should Butch Jones be on the hot seat at Tennessee? Sporting News explores that in this week's FAQ.

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Aaron Rodgers has some new pieces around him in Green Bay, and they might just be enough for the Packers to make another run to the Super Bowl.

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Team USA's legendary "Dream Team" made its debut 25 years ago. Here are five things we still love about the Dream Team's opening statement.

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Top running back Zamir White committed to Georgia on Tuesday, continuing a line of big-time recruits to the school.

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How long will the College Football Playoff keep four teams? Will we ever get to eight? Sporting News breaks down the debate.

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How realistic is it for DeShone Kizer to start at quarterback for the Browns in Week 1? Sporting News sizes up the competition.

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Watching the Lakers-Celtics "30 for 30"? Here are seven things to know about the legendary rivalry.

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Who are the biggest impact transfer quarterbacks for 2017? Auburn's Jarrett Stidham and West Virginia's Will Grier made that list.

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Charlotte enjoys the exposure of inviting big-name college football programs to its satellite camp, but it's also a way to protect its recruiting turf.

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Warriors forward Draymond Green appeared to be ejected from in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Cavaliers on Friday night after a second technical foul.

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Draymond Green called out Cleveland in a press conference after Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Where does he rank among Cleveland basketball villains?

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The NBA Finals are at 3-1 again, but it's hardly like last year. It won't matter unless Golden State blows Game 5.

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Ohio State will announce Chris Holtmann as its new basketball coach, according to a report.

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Stephen Curry appears to be at peace — and thriving — as the best 1A-1B wing man next to Kevin Durant.

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Will Tom Herman and Lincoln Riley elevate the Big 12's profile enough, like Mack Brown and Bob Stoops used to? That's the big question at OU and Texas now.

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Iowa's Kirk Ferentz is now the dean of FBS coaches in terms of continuous service; he's heading into his 19th consecutive season with the Hawkeyes. Bill Snyder has had two stints at Kansas State totaling 25 years.

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Lincoln Riley is Oklahoma's new coach, and there is a high standard to keep in Norman. Will he be up to the job?

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Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio responded to dismissing three players from the team Tuesday. How will the program respond now?

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Three Michigan State players were arrested on sexual assault charges Tuesday.

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Three Michigan State football players will face sexual assault charges in connection with an on-campus incident on Jan. 16, according to multiple reports.

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Ohio State fired Thad Matta on Monday in an unexpected move. The next hire will have to be a top-notch recruiter.

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Is Malik Zaire, who is free-and-clear to transfer to Florida, the right answer for the Gators? It's not a sure thing.

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Which college football coaches are feeling the hot seat in 2017? Sporting News takes a closer look.

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Sporting News released its bowl projections for the 2017-18 season. Now, we're addressing five FAQ about those projections.

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Which side are you on for Cavs-Warriors III? Sporting News provides a guide to help you decide.

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Michigan State will not renew the contract of Curtis Blackwell, according to multiple reports.

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Tyrell Williams spoke to Sporting News about the Chargers' move to Los Angeles and his expectations for 2017.

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Former Auburn coach Pat Dye wants the Tigers to move to the SEC East. Here's why that won't hunt.

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LeBron James had a bad playoff game, and everybody is digging up the Michael Jordan comparisons. If you're going to do that, then go the distance.

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An attorney for an alleged victim says three accused Michigan State football players violated school policy stemming from a Title IX investigation.

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Sporting News answers five frequently asked questions about Auburn heading into 2017.

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Kirby Smart enters his second season at Georgia facing higher expectations. Here are three things that must work in the Bulldogs' favor.

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It's the college football offseason, so let's re-hash the always-popular conference expansion and realignment talks that we enjoy so much.

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Cleveland worked through rookie minicamp with a loaded draft class eager to make its mark. When will that infusion of talent pay off for the long-suffering franchise?

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How Cleveland handles the development of second-round pick DeShone Kizer heading into the 2017 season.

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Jabrill Peppers at Browns rookie minicamp fired back at the criticism he faced this week off the field. He is used to criticism, though.

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Jim Harbaugh comes with the same-old questions heading into Year 3. Sporting News answers them.

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East Carolina coach Scottie Montgomery delivered the perfect Mother's Day present a few days early.

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Which one-sided college football rivalries might flip in 2017? Sporting News look at 11 rivalries with one-sided winning streaks.

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LeBron James' domination of the Eastern Conference continues to follow a familiar pattern. Magic Johnson did the same thing in the 1980s with the "Showtime" Lakers.

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ESPN announced the dates and times for 13 bowl games on Wednesday leading up to the 2017-18 College Football Playoff.

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Stanford still leads the men's standings in the Capital One Cup, but North Carolina isn't far behind.

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The SEC put six quarterbacks on Sporting News' Top 25 for 2017, and that list should create excitement on the field this season.

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Sporting News mashed together preseason college football rankings from SN, ESPN, Bleacher Report, CBS, Fox and Athlon to get a composite Top 25 for 2017.

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Sporting News tabs 17 breakout players for the 2017 season, and that starts with a trio of SEC quarterbacks.

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Will Sam Darnold or Saquon Barkley be the top pick in the 2018 NFL Draft? Here's an early look at the debate.

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Kentucky changed the name of its stadium from Commonwealth Stadium to Kroger Field on Monday, and it's becoming a trend in college football.

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Michigan edges Alabama for most NFL draft picks by college.

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The competition gap is growing within the NFL Draft, and that showed. How will other schools catch up with the powerhouses in the arms race?

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Jake Butt fell in the 2017 NFL Draft, but he's the one with the right answers about that slide.

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Green Bay powered up the running game with the addition of Jamaal Williams. What does that do for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' offense?

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The Steelers drafted James Conner in the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday. It's the perfect pick for them.

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Where does DeShone Kizer fit in Cleveland's master plan? That's hard to say, but the lower cost makes it worth the wait.

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Why did Dalvin Cook fall to the Vikings? Minnesota landed a franchise back, but the question will be how long that shelf-life is for the FSU star.

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Cleveland landed a football player in Jabrill Peppers, a somewhat risky first-round pick that could pay off later.

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Cleveland didn't select a quarterback in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, and we're OK with that.

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The SEC dominated the first round of the NFL Draft with 12 first-round picks.

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Jabrill Peppers' draft stock is a hot topic heading into the 2017 NFL Draft. Will the former Michigan star boom or bust at the next level?

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O.J. Howard's journey from a small town to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is remarkable. Here's how he made it there.

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Jimbo Fisher knows Alabama awaits in the opener, but he's not biting into the talk about FSU's looming showdown in Atlanta.

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Clemson is sending another large contingent to the 2017 NFL Draft. Jordan Leggett spoke with SN about that class.

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Several Top 10 college football teams, including three playoff teams from last year, might have some real quarterback drama in 2017.

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Brian Kelly looks to renovate the Notre Dame program after a 4-8 season. That project starts at home in 2017.

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Brandon Wimbush had an up-and-down spring game for Notre Dame, but he's still the key for the Irish heading into 2017.

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Brandon Wimbush is Notre Dame's starting quarterback, but backup Ian Book had a solid spring game.

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Fickell's entire coaching career has been spent in Columbus, but he's bringing those lessons to establish a new identity at Cincinnati.

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Juwan Johnson has created a buzz this spring for the Nittany Lions heading into 2017. How does Johnson feel about those expectations?

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Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh recognized a child with the same name. Meet Harbaugh Fettig.

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The rivalry between the Penguins and Blue Jackets is growing, but it needs one more thing for a full-scale launch.

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Could Joe Burrow take a Mitchell Trubisky-like leap up NFL Draft boards in a few seasons? Don't be surprised when it happens.

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Pittsburgh took a 3-0 lead on the road against Columbus on Sunday. The Penguins had a comeback for everything the Blue Jackets threw at them.

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J.T. Barrett is the guy for Ohio State in 2017, but the future quarterback battle might be the biggest one yet under Urban Meyer.

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Ohio State showed off a new passing attack with offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson, and the early results are good.

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Ohio State's spring game didn't have tackling on Saturday, but there were several big-time play-makers in the process.

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Bill Belichick continues to win the offseason, and he's doing it by talking a little more.

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What kind of energy will Nebraska bring in Mike Riley's third year? A look at the Huskers ahead of their spring game.

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Wilton Speight will be the key for an inexperienced Michigan team in 2017. Here's how Speight is preparing for his second season as starter.

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How will P.J. Fleck fit at Minnesota? The Big Ten? That's one of the more interesting storylines heading into 2017.

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John Tortorella is back in the playoffs, and his Blue Jackets have the chance to make a statement against the defending champion Penguins.

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Tom Brady? Charles Woodson? Dan Dierdorf? Sporting News ranked the top NFL Draft picks in Michigan history ahead of what could be a historic class for the program.

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Auburn might have found its quarterback and a five-star playmaker is ready to take off. Those are the spring game winners from last Saturday.

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The question for 2017 is whether the Trojans can handle the high expectations after a 10-3 season that culminated with a thrilling 52-49 victory against Penn State in the 2017 Rose Bowl Game.

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What kind of success will that lead to in 2017? The Wolverines are ranked No. 8 in Sporting News' Way Too Early Top 25, and here's a preview of Michigan's schedule, roster and biggest questions entering the season.

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Florida State enters the 2017 season with the same lofty expectations in the ACC under eighth-year coach Jimbo Fisher.

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LSU enters Ed Orgeron's first full season with a new offensive coordinator, a Heisman candidate and questions at QB. A look at the Tigers heading into the spring.

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Nebraska opens the 2017 season with a quarterback competition in Mike Riley's third season.

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Urban Meyer enters his sixth year at Ohio State after compiling a 61-6 record the past five seasons, and the coach has the Buckeyes in familiar territory heading into 2017.

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The Bulldogs are No. 10 in Sporting News' Way-Too-Early Top 25 as a result, and here's a preview of Georgia's 2017 schedule, roster and biggest questions entering the season.

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The Texas Longhorns open a new chapter under Tom Herman in 2017. Here are three questions for the Longhorns to address in the offseason.

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Oklahoma brings back Baker Mayfield and is looking for a third consecutive Big 12 championship. Here are three questions for the Sooners heading into the spring.

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The Washington Huskies won the Pac-12 and reached the College Football Playoff in 2016. Here are three questions for the spring.

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Notre Dame heads into a pivotal spring under Brian Kelly. Here are three things to watch with the Irish.

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Will the Crimson Tide get back to the College Football Playoff for the fourth consecutive season? Here is a spring primer for the 2017 season.

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Here's a preview of Clemson's 2017 schedule, roster and biggest questions entering the season.

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Oregon begins a new chapter under first-year coach Willie Taggart. Here are three things to watch heading into the spring.

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ACC powers Clemson and Florida State play their spring games on Saturday. Which players should you keep tabs on? A preview of six key spring games.

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John Groce is Akron's new coach, and that isn't going to sit well with some Ohio fans. How do the Bobcats feel about this?

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Patrick Ewing returned to Georgetown. How long will it feel great? Look at another sport for the answer.

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Mickey Mantle will be featured on six Panini MLBPA trading card products this season, released coinciding with significant dates and achievements through his legendary career.

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Brian Lewerke leads the Michigan State quarterback competition heading into the fall. Can he help the Spartans reverse last year's record?

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Gonzaga made the championship game in the men's basketball tournament. Here's how such a thing could be made possible in college football.

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Mark Dantonio is trying to fix Michigan State, both on and off the field.

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Bill Raftery likes whe he sees from Frank Martin and South Carolina heading into the Final Four.

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Randall Goforth wasn't invited to the NFL Combine, but the UCLA defensive back turned that into a positive heading into the draft.

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Mark Dantonio spoke to reporters Tuesday, but he shed few details on the sexual assault investigation hanging over the program.

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The rivalry with Michigan and Ohio State extends to the NFL Draft, and the schools' Pro Day events proved its bigger and better than ever.

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Who are the best bets to replace Archie Miller at Dayton? Here are five possible options.

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Michigan's Chris Wormley is yet another defensive linemen who could sneak into the first round. Here's the outlook for Wormley heading into the 2017 NFL Draft.

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Michigan's Jake Butt said he doesn’t necessarily think the NCAA should pay athletes, but the player likeness issue is something that needs fixed.

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Curtis Samuel offered a few clues about what position he'll contribute at most to start his NFL career.

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Jim Harbaugh spoke with Sporting News about the expectations at Michigan, and to put it as only he could. "The waters are hot."

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Tom Crean is out at Indiana. So who will take on the task of coaching the Hoosiers next? A look at the 10 best candidates.

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Remembering each franchise's best team.

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Jim Harbaugh played a role in a hilarious ad for Planters. The video speaks for itself.

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The NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 field is set. We give you a reason to pull for every school remaining in the field.

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The Big Ten did the usual and put multiple teams in the Sweet 16. The true test will come in the second weekend for Purdue, Michigan and Wisconsin.

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Villanova is the 10th consecutive school to fail to national champion to fail to repeat. The Wildcats failed to match the Florida Gators, who went back to back in 2006 and 2007.

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Bob Huggins says West Virginia's press is 'different.' How much different are the Mountaineers heading into the Sweet 16?

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Middle Tennessee State is the latest No. 12 seed to pull off an "upset" in the NCAA Tournament. What is the second-round outlook for the Blue Raiders? Pretty good, in fact.

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The Big Ten received seven NCAA Tournament bids, but the conference isn't as strong as in past years. The selection committee made it difficult for most teams to advance past the first weekend.

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Does Cinderella really exist, or is the NCAA Tournament an elaborate tease? These are three upset scenarios we need for true March Madness.

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You're ready to fill out your 2017 NCAA Tournament bracket for March Madness. Just remember to play the percentages when looking at the seeds.

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MAC commissioner Jon Steinbrecher defended the conference's plan for no Saturday games in November next season in an interview with Sporting News.

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The Mid-American Conference will have its Media Day at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, according to SN sources.

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Sporting News ranks the greatest first-round upsets of the expanded bracket era. Today, a look at 55-41.

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Nobody knows Duke-North Carolina quite like Dick Vitale, and he teed up the possibility of a championship matchup in a conversation with Sporting News.

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Sporting News ranked the greatest first-round upsets in the expanded bracket era. Today, a look at 40-21.

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What are the five best potential second-round matchups in the NCAA tournament? Kentucky-Wichita State is among the best ones Sporting News can envision.

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It’s more than a No. 6 seed beating the No. 1 seed in the title game. It’s about family.

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Illinois fired John Groce on Saturday. Here is a look at the potential replacements for the Big Ten coaching vacancy.

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Should the Texans make their move for Tony Romo? It would be costly, but they should do it anyway.

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Cleveland's "Moneyball" approach took free agency by storm, but the next step is landing the right franchise quarterback. Here's how that can happen.

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Life is typically pretty good at Ohio State no matter what, but Urban Meyer is ensuring it stays that way.

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Now that the NFL Combine is over and free agency is looming, do we have any idea who the Browns' No. 1 quarterback for 2017 will be?

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John Ross' record-setting 40 evokes comparisons to DeSean Jackson and clues as to how his NFL career might play out.

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Did Leonard Fournette do enough at the NFL Combine to warrant top-five consideration in the 2017 NFL Draft? We break down what his 40-yard dash means.

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As NFL draft rumors begin to swirl, here are the Packers' seven best options with its first-round pick, No. 29 overall.

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Alabama hired New England Patriots assistant Brian Daboll as its new offensive coordinator Thursday, a move that is sure to be overanalyzed in Tuscaloosa, Ala., until the 2017 football season starts.

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David Njoku is a first-round talent at tight end ready to show out at the NFL Combine. Here's what you need to know about the Miami product.

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Michigan hired Michael Johnson, whose son is the top dual-threat quarterback in the class of 2019.

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Jerry Jones says he wants "one of those war daddies" for Dallas' defense, so we pinned his 12 best options.

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Cleveland has a bunch of options with its No. 1 overall draft pick this year. Here are the 10 best, including the pros and cons of each.

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If the Crimson Tide is willing to pursue this move given the predicament they are in, then Saban has to decide whether Chip Kelly could fit in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

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There was no way Alabama's Nick Saban and New England's Bill Belichick were both going to lose a championship in the same season, right?

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Tom Brady is the best quarterback of all time, period. The case for Joe Montana died a slow, painful death during Super Bowl 51.

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The vast majority of the public wants New England to lose Super Bowl 51. Perhaps it should reconsider.

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Clemson's 2017 recruiting class will end up bigger than you think.

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Martell, who has drawn comparisons to former Texas A&M Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel, isn't afraid to compete and is ready for what comes next.

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Here's one big takeaway from each of the top 15 classes in 2017.

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Who were the biggest winners and losers on National Signing Day?

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