The Spartans emptied out all the trick plays in front of a school-record spring-game crowd of 48,000.
Bill Bender
Michigan State under Mark Dantonio continues to pump out double-digit wins in the Big Ten. So why aren't the Spartans generating more buzz?
So Jim Harbaugh opened his camp up to every college football coach in America. Would Bret Bielema show up? What about Rich Rod? Here are 10 we'd like to see.
Michigan State is arrogant all right, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Now, the only question is how long Michigan takes to match it, or if it’s time to look for another coach who won’t back down from Dantonio.
Jameis Winston said he had a 'hook up' at Publix when he was given crab legs. On Wednesday, FSU coach Jimbo Fisher addressed his former QB's comments.
Many wondered if the lack of a Big 12 championship game cost TCU or Baylor a bid to the College Football Playoff. It has the teams' two coaches considering the value of a title bout.
After helping Ohio State win a national championship last season, Cardale Jones finds himself in the most-watched three-way quarterback race in the history of college football with Braxton Miller and J.T. Barrett.
Ohio State is loaded headed into 2015, but Urban Meyer isn't letting complacency into the program as it looks to defend the national championship.
Ohio State set the national spring-game attendance record at 99,931 on Saturday. What was the previous record.
Urban Meyer wasn't thrilled after Ohio State's spring game. But here are three things we learned about the defending national champions on Saturday.
Will Alabama or Ohio State set the all-time spring game attendance record Saturday? What is the all-time record again? Bragging rights are on the line.
Ohio State showed its latest national championship rings, and they are awesome.
Urban Meyer coached Aaron Hernandez at Florida and told reporters Thursday that his "thoughts go to the families involved."
Urban Meyer marked the middle of training camp as the timetable for Ohio State's quarterback decision at the Big Ten spring teleconference on Thursday.
Michigan's Joe Bolden made up a word for how it feels to play under Jim Harbaugh, and Harbaugh knows the rights of Michigan fans.
Wes Lunt is healthy, and that's brought optimism to Illinois heading into 2015. Can Lunt capitalize for the Illini?
Joey Bosa could be the No. 1 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, but the Ohio State defensive end isn't thinking about that yet. What is Bosa thinking about?
Iowa DE Drew Ott commented on Jake Rudock transferring to Michigan instead of competing with C.J. Beathard for the starting quarterback job with the Hawkeyes.
With Malik Zaire and Everett Golson, Brian Kelly has options at QB for the Irish and he while he notes that Ohio State is stocked at the position, he likes his two over the Buckeyes' group.
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer addressed satellite camps and the Buckeyes' quarterback race at his press conference Monday.
Lou Holtz is leaving ESPN after working with the network since 2004. Here are three things we'll miss most about Holtz on Saturday.
One of Michigan's newest backfield options should bring some physicality back to the Wolverines' running game.
Ezekiel Elliott is hero in Columbus, but he'll stay true to his hometown when the Buckeyes are honored in Cincinnati on Tuesday.
Clemson's Deshaun Watson and Dabo Swinney have the Tigers on the cusp of a special season. The Tigers are just four words away from something special in 2015.
A report says the ACC might have three divisions in the future. How would that work? We took a crack.
Jim Harbaugh still has plenty of work to do, but he was pleased with his team after his first spring game at Michigan.
Expectations for Jabrill Peppers are impossible in Ann Arbor, but he might just be the breakout candidate Jim Harbaugh is looking for.
When does your favorite Power 5 conference school play its spring game? A rundown of the Power 5 conference times and dates.
In an interview with Sporting News, Dabo Swinney responded to the criticisms made by John Oliver on "Last Week Tonight." Swinney won't back down anytime soon.
April means 30 days of spring football, and we're here to answer 30 of the biggest questions heading into 2015 for all the major College Football Playoff contenders.
New Arena Football League commissioner Scott Butera, a former casino CEO, brings an entertainment-based vision. The AFL will never be the NFL, and it doesn't want to be.
Arena football is not boring. Need proof? Here are some mind-blowing AFL records — check out how they stack up against the NFL's.
Urban Meyer spoke with reporters on Tuesday, and he admitted that the quarterback decision is 'starting to eat away at me'
Michigan is bringing helmet stickers back, according to a report. It's another tradition Jim Harbaugh is making a hit in Ann Arbor.
Which state has the most consecutive Sweet 16 berths? It's Ohio, a state full of schools looking to blow the tournament open Saturday.
History tells us picking top seeds to advance in – and win – the NCAA Tournament is the way to go.
How far should you have Duke advancing in your 2015 NCAA Tournament bracket? At least the Sweet 16, that much is clear.
Think twice about penciling high-seeded mid-major schools into your Final Four.
Kentucky took another step toward an unbeaten season by winning the SEC championship on Sunday. Go inside the numbers of the Wildcats' run toward perfection.
Jim Harbaugh is working hard on Twitter, but a behind-the-scenes hire could be the key to the turnaround in Ann Arbor, especially in recruiting.
A tradition starts today, but will that hurt the "Grandaddy of Them All"?
Brian Bosworth turned 50 on Monday. How much of 'The Boz" remains in one of college football's greatest linebackers?
Turns out Willie Cauley-Stein could play a little bit of football in high school, too. How good would he have been at the college level? NFL?
Get to know Baylor's LaQuan McGowan, a 410-pound lineman who might see some time at tight end next season. What is the impact?
Rakeem Christmas will play his final game at Syracuse on Saturday after a turbulent final season. He still deserves our appreciation.
Michigan quarterback Wilton Speight has an uncanny resemblance to Jim Harbaugh. Don't believe us? Look at the pictures.
Steve Spurrier joined Twitter on Monday, but the king of jabs would have been so much better on social media in the 1990s.
Selection Sunday is less than two weeks, but is it OK to fast forward ahead to a national championship game between Kentucky and Duke? Imagine the possibilities.
Jim Harbaugh has a unique word for the Michigan quarterback situation. Find out what that means and who will push for the starting job in spring practice.
Houston hasn't been shy about a push for the Big 12 Conference, and it's a move that makes sense on both sides.
Maryland president Wallace Loh says the proposal tackles the issue if college is for sports or education.
Imagine a contest involving these players in their prime.
Planning a wedding in SEC country this fall? You're going to save these dates before booking the event. Here's your 2015 wedding planner.
Planning a wedding in Big Ten country this fall? You're going to check these dates first. Here's the ultimate Big Ten wedding planner.
Planning a wedding in Big 12 country this weekend? You better save these dates. Here's the ultimate college football wedding planner for college football fans. .
What if the Power 5 and Group of 5 split from each other, creating separate playoffs in college football? SN's Bill Bender takes a hypothetical look at how that could happen — two divisions with 66 teams — and if it's a realistic option.
Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are gearing up for another head-to-head matchup. Here's an inside look at arguably the greatest quarterback rivalry of all time.
Did Urban Meyer mislead Mike Weber in an effort to prevent the running back from committing to Michigan? Weber's high school coach seems to think so.
The College Football Playoff is keeping the semifinals on Dec. 31, and that's creating quite a stir. Is it the right decision? Five questions that still need answered.
Wisconsin's run game well represented in top 10
Bubba Smith was big, bad and dominating at Michigan State. He sits atop our list of the 10 greatest Spartans of all time.
Three quarterbacks top the list of Stanford's greatest.
John O'Korn announced he's transferring to Michigan on Thursday, which should add to the quarterback depth in Ann Arbor.
Urban Meyer won the first head-to-head recruiting battle by keeping Mike Weber at Ohio State, but that's just the beginning of the battle with Jim Harbaugh.
Butch Jones bagged another top-10 recruiting class at Tennessee. When is the payoff for the Volunteers?
Brady Hoke found a new job, this time with one of Michigan's rivals. Where did Hoke land?
National Signing Day is almost here, but hold the applause. Here are seven things we loathe about the annual college football event.
California produced a dream crop of quarterbacks heading into Signing Day. How deep is the class? How did it happen? A closer look.
Oregon is looking at FCS star Vernon Adams, who compiled a great resume at Eastern Washington the last three years. Five things you need to know.
"Kyler fever" is spreading in Texas. Where will Kyler Murray commit on Signing Day? He's committed to Texas A&M, but that answer is pending. Here are answers to some questions about the Texas high school legend.
Looking for a low-risk, high-reward pick to win the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament? Look at Notre Dame.
Jim Harbaugh flipped another commit, this time a four-star quarterback who was committed to Texas. Meet Zach Gentry.
Lanard Fournette isn't quite as big as his brother, but he's still ready to join LSU's latest recruiting class.
Lane Kiffin decided to stay in Alabama, and it's the right move. He might just be the long-term answer as a potential successor for Nick Saban.
Clemson and South Carolina — with help from Steve Spurrier and Dabo Swinney — have raised the stakes in the nation's most underappreciated rivalry. How did it get there? Bill Bender takes a closer look.
Penn State is back in the top 10 in all-time wins after 112 wins were restored Friday. Where does that put them all time among FBS schools?
Rex Kern played for Woody Hayes, and he sees a lot of his former coach in Urban Meyer. Kern tells Sporting News Meyer might just be the next coming in Columbus.
Cardale Jones announced his return to Ohio State on Thursday, a move that essentially dares the Buckeyes to say 'no' in 2015. Bill Bender breaks down the decision.
Urban Meyer makes the decisions, but Jones must prove he is the Buckeyes' best QB for 2015.
Malcolm Jenkins recognizes a good secondary, and Ohio State's defensive backs are up to standard heading into 2015. Jenkins talked to Sporting News about the Buckeyes.
Ohio State and Urban Meyer put the Big Ten back on the map with a national championship. Is the conference really ready for the SEC long term?
Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota didn't melt down in the loss to Ohio State, but more pressing questions about his future are coming.
The 10 plays that shaped Ohio State's win against Oregon in the first College Football Playoff National Championship game.
Who do you root for: Ohio State or Oregon? Bill Bender lays out the reasons to root for (or against) each team
If Cardale Jones leads the Buckeyes to the national title, should he start at QB next season?
Brian Bosworth and Jim Tressel? College football succeeds where baseball fails.
Oregon and Ohio State are moments away from the first College Football Playoff National Championship game.
North Dakota State is marching toward a four-peat in the FCS. Inside the numbers of the Bison's amazing four-year run.
Oregon's tradition isn't a gimmick anymore. It's the new norm. SN looks at the Ducks' hard-to-ignore culture, which might just be the standard.
Ezekiel Elliott emerged as the star at the Sugar Bowl, but do you know his high school coach? Here are five things to know about Elliott heading into the national championship game.
Fans changed 'We want Bama!' after Oregon disposed of FSU, but the Buckeyes will be on the other sideline Jan. 12, in a matchup that just might be the most fun.
Despite Jameis Winston saying 'we were never stopped at all' in FSU's 59-20 loss to Oregon, it was the Ducks that dominated the first College Football Playoff game
One of Jameis Winston's favorite targets, TE Nick O'Leary injures his hamstring before the Rose Bowl national semifinal, but Jimbo Fisher said he is OK.
Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon didn't catch Barry Sanders, but he did enjoy an amazing season. Go inside those incredible rushing stats.
The new playoff system means the win over Arizona isn't the same as the others. The Broncos' next play? Eye a Power 5 conference.
The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks can’t escape from the magnitude of Thursday's College Football Playoff semifinal matchup.
He's the 'other coach' in this four-team playoff. But while Mark Helfrich may be a nice guy (or not, depending who you ask), it doesn't change the fact he has Oregon one win from playing for its first national title.
The Ducks bristle at the "f-word" but know they can end that talk with a national semifinal victory over the Seminoles.
Pressure or no pressure? Favorites or underdogs? Florida State players and coaches have different perspectives, but they've all gotten them to the same place.
Here are some of the highlights of what Jim Harbaugh had to say at his introductory press conference Tuesday in Ann Arbor.
SN looks at how the third season of the BCS could have ended had the playoff been in place and included Oklahoma, Florida State, Washington and Miami.
While most the hype involves Heisman winners Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota, it's the two freshman running backs that could end up being the difference in one national semifinal.
Jameis Winston has two more wins to change our perceptions of him to this: college football's ultimate winner.
Jim Harbaugh vs. Urban Meyer can be as big as Bo Schembechler vs. Woody Hayes if not bigger.
SN looks at how the first season of the BCS could have ended had the playoff been in place and included Ohio State and Kansas State, along with Tennessee and FSU.
What's behind Michigan's obsession with Jim Harbaugh? Bill Bender explains that link to the past and why that's a dangerous game for the next nine days.
Charles Woodson joined the elite 60-interception club against the Bills on Sunday. Who else is on that 11-member list?
With 39 bowls coming over the next 39 days, it's OK to ask 39 questions. We answer all of them right here, including who wins the first College Football Playoff.
Saturday's Division III championship game features two of the most dominant programs in all of college football and the numbers prove it.
Looking for the most impressive rivalry in sports? Try Mount Union vs. Wisconsin-Whitewater, but just don't call it a rivalry. Their coaches won't hear it.
Tom Herman's departure from Ohio State is a loss, but it's not a deal-breaker for Urban Meyer. Just look at the success of his former coordinators before making a judgment.
If the Chryst-to-Wisconsin rumors hold true, finding another dynamic quarterback becomes the Badgers' priority.
The Buckeyes remain first and foremost for Griffin, a refreshing reminder of humility as a virtue.
Wisconsin and Michigan haven't had success against Ohio State since Barry Alvarez and Lloyd Carr left. Who are the right coaches to challenge the Urban Meyer machine in Columbus?
Finalists for the 2014 Heisman Trophy were released, and defending Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston isn't among those invited to New York.
Baylor and TCU are sitting home, and that will be a common theme until the Big 12 expands to you know, at least 12 teams. Bill Bender breaks down the Big 12 blues.
It's a fantastic final four, but the first CFP field isn't without controversy.
The Seminoles lean on the throwing of Jameis Winston, running of Dalvin Cook to win the ACC championship. Now, the Seminoles are playoff bound.
Fisher is fine with letting others sweat national rankings. Opponent Paul Johnson has no doubt his team faces the nation's best team.
Somewhere beneath the surface of facts and figures, there must be a reason why the Cornhuskers made this move. Questions? Oodles of them.
Brady Hoke is finally out at Michigan. Bill Bender says it's time for Michigan to reel in Les Miles once and for all. This time, Miles can bring his friend Bo Pelini.
Gators officials are in Colorado to meet with the former Alabama offensive coordinator.
Interim athletic director Jm Hackett confirms the move and says the search for a new coach begins immediately with the help of a search firm.
