Pitt's perfect start: It's been more than just the transfer portal for Pat Narduzzi

A new offensive coordinator, quarterback and running back have the Panthers' offense revitalized. And despite six wins in six games, the players are still looking for respect.

NFL picks, predictions for Week 8: Commanders, 49ers win marquee matchups

Bill Bender breaks down his Week 8 NFL picks, including the Commanders winning the battle of Rookie of the Year frontrunners and the 49ers getting back on track against the reeling Cowboys.

Jaxson Dart, Jalen Milroe among 16 finalists for Campbell Trophy

The National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame announced the 16 finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy – commonly known as the "Academic Heisman" – on Wednesday. 

QB shuffle, poor offense have cut Sherrone Moore's Michigan honeymoon short

With a loss to Michigan State on Saturday, Sherrone Moore could be on a hot seat heading into 2025 if the Wolverines do not experience improvement in the final five games.

Ranking all 134 teams, with Oregon checking in as a new No. 1 after Texas loss

Five teams on the outskirts of the Top 25 could work their way into the College Football Playoff discussion.

Breaking down the Vikings 2024 NFL schedule

Minnesota is looking to get back in the playoff picture with a rookie QB and revamped defense. Check out their path to a potential postseason berth.

College football picks against the spread for week 9

Three matchups between ranked teams in the SEC headline week 9 picks against the spread.

Who should be No. 1, Oregon or Georgia? SN goes with the Ducks after Week 8

Oregon is No. 1. The Ducks beat Purdue 35-0 on a short week after winning their top-five showdown against Ohio State in Week 7.

Georgia moves back into a top four seed in latest CFP projections

Alabama is out of the 12-team College Football Playoff. 

SEC reset: Georgia beats Texas, Bama loses again and league race tightens

Georgia responded like a champion at No. 1 Texas. Meanwhile, Alabama fell to Tennessee. The last two unbeatens in SEC play are ... LSU and Texas A&M?

Indiana routs Nebraska 56-7, enters College Football Playoff discussion

If the Hoosiers get to 11 wins, then they would be a virtual certainty to make the College Football Playoff.

Pressure builds around Kirby Smart ahead of matchup with No. 1 Texas

From shoving an opposing player to his players' off-field incidents to being expected to suffer his second loss this season, Georgia coach Kirby Smart under the gone as he prepares to face top-ranked Texas.

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The SEC, Big Ten and ACC had six players each on this year's Midseason All-American Team. There also were nine Group of 5 players – a nod to some outstanding performances all over the FBS. 

Red Grange did for football what Caitlin Clark has done for women's basketball

Illinois legend Red Grange's most famous game came 100 years ago when he lit up Michigan. The Illini will honor the star this weekend who brought college football's popularity with him to the fledgling National Football League.

NFL picks, predictions for Week 7: Lions, Chiefs win marquee matchups

Bill Bender breaks down his Week 7 NFL picks, including the Lions getting a big road win over the Vikings and the Chiefs staying perfect in a Super Bowl rematch vs. the 49ers.

Ranking all 134 CFB teams, and taking a peek at season's biggest risers and fallers

There are some high risers, and big fallers, since our preseason 134 through the first half of the season.

Picks against the spread for Week 8, including Georgia-Texas, Alabama-Tennessee

The SEC headlines Week 8 with a blockbuster doubleheader that will shake up the Top 10 rankings.

College Football Playoff projections: Seeds shuffle after Big Ten clashes

Oregon moves up to the No. 2 seed after its thrilling win over Ohio State.

Sporting News Top 25: Oregon, Penn State trail No. 1 Texas at the top

There are eight power conference unbeaten teams, and four lead the Sporting News Top 25.

Dillon Gabriel, No. 3 Oregon edge No. 2 Ohio State in new Big Ten classic

Will we see a rematch in Indianapolis? Ohio State came up short on the road as Ryan Day's record against Top 5 teams falls to 2-6.

Texas records a Red River rout; sets up Top 5 clash with Georgia next week

Four takeaways from Texas' 34-3 blowout of Oklahoma, including the Quinn-Arch question and next week's SEC showdown.

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Dillon Gabriel has seen everything in his career, and has succeeded through it all

The Oregon QB experienced the COVID season of 2020, plus dramatic changes in NIL, the transfer portal and realignment. On the field, he has stayed focused and thrived among the chaos.

Why Bengals coach Zac Taylor is on hot seat after 1-4 start

Bill Bender explains why Bengals coach Zac Taylor needs to turn things around quickly to save his job.

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Ohio State, Penn State face first big-game travel challenges in new Big Ten

Big Ten teams traditionally struggled when visiting Pac-12 schools. Now, the stakes are higher as the contests become league games.

Picks against the spread for Week 7, including Ohio State-Oregon, Texas-Oklahoma

The top-five Big Ten showdown between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Oregon is the highlight of a fantastic Week 7 college football schedule. 

NFL picks, predictions for Week 6: Lions, Ravens win marquee matchups

Bill Bender breaks down his Week 6 NFL picks, including the Lions getting a big road win over the Cowboys and the Ravens winning the Beltway Battle vs. the Commanders.

Ranking all 134 college football teams after Week 6's flurry of upsets

Losses are piling up among some of the top teams in the power conferences.

Revisiting last Cowboys-Steelers prime-time game in 1982

The Steelers and Cowboys resume their legendary rivalry on 'Sunday Night Football' in Week 5, 42 years after their last prime-time game. Bill Bender looks back at that Week 1 thriller.

Saturday of upsets sets up spectacular slate of Week 7 college football games

Oregon-Ohio State and Penn State-USC are just two of many games that will be highly anticipated.

Week 6 upsets shake up the projected College Football Playoff bracket

Three SEC home teams beat Top 10 opponents in a wild Saturday that shifted the CFP race.

College football Top 25 rankings for Week 7 after Upset Saturday

How do you even begin to make sense of what happened in Week 6? 

Ohio State dominates Iowa, sets up Big Ten showdown with No. 6 Oregon

Ohio State started slow but eventually buried Iowa 35-7 in advance of next week's heavyweight fight with Oregon.

Down goes No. 1 - How Alabama's loss to Vandy impacts SEC, CFP race

In the BCS era or College Football Playoff era, the Crimson Tide would be cooked.

Expert college football pool picks for Week 6

These picks will help you dominate your college football pick'em pool.

Revisiting the Cowboys-Steelers rivalry: Super Bowls, Hall of Famers and more

The Cowboys and Steelers defined the NFL in the late 1970's, and the rivalry has endured.

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A rematch of last season's national championship game is on the docket this weekend.

Julian Edelman discusses Bill Belichick's future, Tom Brady's announcing role

Julian Edelman is convinced Bill Belichick is using this season as a learning experience for when he returns to the sideline.

NFL picks, predictions for Week 5: Bills, Cowboys get big road wins

Bill Bender breaks down his Week 5 NFL picks, including the Cowboys and Bills getting big road wins over Steelers and Texans.

Heisman Trophy odds: Jalen Milroe, Travis Hunter lead four-man race

The top four candidates through September have created an early race that is better than the usual quarterback derby. This is a true cross-country competition.

Ranking all 134 college football teams, from Alabama to Kennesaw State

The race toward the Big 12 championship may be the wildest among the Power 4 conferences.

Sporting News top 25 rankings for Week 6

Alabama surges after hanging on against Georgia, while the Big 12 undergoes a makeover at the top.

Projecting the CFB playoff, with Texas and Alabama at the top

Saturday's slate saw several top 20 teams lose major ground in the race for the 12-team playoff.

Alabama survives 28 point rally from Georgia and we want more

Georgia and Alabama treated fans to an absolute instant classic with a 41-34 game littered with big plays. And now we want to see it one more time.

Arch gets an A after slow start

Texas barely had the ball in the first quarter, but Arch Manning still had plenty of time to cook in his first SEC start.

Where Jim Harbaugh ranks among all-time winningest coaches

It might surprise some that Jim Harbaugh is one of the all-time winningest coaches in NFL history. Bill Bender breaks down the numbers.

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Here are the college football grid projections for Week 5 to help you dominate your picks pool.

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Georgia and Alabama combined for half of the national championships in the four-team College Football Playoff era – and this game will set the tone for the SEC and 12-team CFP race.

Steve Sarkisian giving a masterclass on how to manage the Arch Manning hype

Steve Sarkisian has handled a delicate quarterback situation at Texas deftly thus far, and both Arch Manning and Quinn Ewers have excelled.

Week 4 NFL picks: Vikings & Bills get derailed by Packers & Ravens

Bill Bender breaks down his Week 4 NFL picks, including the Packers and Ravens slowing down the Vikings and Bills.

Who are the best coaching candidates to replace Mike McCarthy if he's let go in Dallas?

From Bill Belichick to Lincoln Riley, we break down the top coaching candidates to replace Mike McCarthy in Dallas if Jerry Jones lets him go.

Against the spread picks for Georgia-Alabama, Penn State-Illinois

No. 2 Georgia at No. 4 Alabama is the main event on a Week 5 college football schedule that features four games between ranked teams. 

Ranking all 134 college football teams, from Texas to Kent State

Texas stays No. 1, but could the winner of Georgia-Alabama leapfrog the Longhorns?

MNF features two Heisman-winning LSU quarterbacks in Joe Burrow, Jayden Daniels

LSU will be in the spotlight on Monday Night Football matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders, and Tigers' fans might have a few debates during the game.

College football top 25 rankings for Week 5: Texas holds No. 1 spot

It doesn't matter who the quarterback is at Texas. The Longhorns have dominated to date.

College Football Playoff bracket projection: UNLV, Utah join the party

The SEC has five locks in the 12-team field after four weeks.

Michigan-USC thriller proves Big Ten realignment was a good idea after all

This game was entertaining, head-scratching and thrilling down to the last drive – and it was settled in old-school, Big Ten fashion.

Tim Tebow addresses Billy Napier hot seat, what Florida Gators need to fix

Tim Tebow understands the pressure that comes with playing or coaching at Florida. 

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The Big Ten is nearly double its name heading into the 2024 college football season. 

Why Florida State's Mike Norvell is not on the hot seat despite 0-3 start

Coming off an ACC championship, Florida State is winless and looks nothing like the top 10 team it was projected to be.

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel's road to his emotional homecoming at Oklahoma

Heupel is the centerpiece of the buildup for Saturday's matchup between No. 6 Tennessee and No. 15 Oklahoma at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday. 

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Miller Moss waited his turn at USC, and now he leads the Trojans into the Big Ten

Rather than transfer to seek playing time, Miller Moss studied behind Caleb Williams for two years at USC. Now, he will lead his team into a showdown at Michigan.

College football picks, predictions against the spread for Week 4

Four enticing matchups between AP Top 25 teams highlight the Week 4 college football schedule. 

Week 3 NFL picks straight-up: Vikings, Ravens, Chargers win tough ones

Bill Bender breaks down his Week 3 NFL picks, including tough calls on the Vikings, Ravens, and Chargers.

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College football rankings from 1 to 134 for Week 4

A new team jumps to No. 1, and USC and Tennessee have chances for big road wins this weekend.

Patrick Mahomes vs. Joe Burrow head-to-head record

The Chiefs and Bengals QBs have played a lot of close matchups. Here's a look at their head-to-head matchup record after Week 2's Kansas City vs. Cincinnati game.

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Sporting News moved the Longhorns past Georgia to No. 1 in the Top 25.

College Football Playoff bracket: We've got a new No. 1 seed after Week 3

Texas does not just look the part of a conference champion. The Longhorns have the look of a national champion. 

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It took three plays for Arch Manning to command the college football world's attention.

Difficult schedule, slow start have Billy Napier on hot seat at Florida

Florida takes on Texas A&M on Saturday, and with a difficult schedule ahead, the heat is on Billy Napier and the Gators to turn things around quickly.

Preseason top 10? Florida State has seen everything go wrong since CFP snub

Sporting News picked Florida State to win the ACC. So what did we miss besides everything?

Picks and predictions for College Football week 3

Picks for Kansas State vs Arizona and Alabama traveling to Madison to face Wisconsin highlight Week 3.

Another change coming? Inside Florida's revolving door post-Urban Meyer

Inside the multiple coaching changes Florida has made since 2010.

Who should the Pac-12 add in addition to its four new MWC members?

The Pac-12 still needs to add two more teams by 2026 in order to qualify as an official Football Bowl Subdivision conference.

Boise State among four MWC schools expected to leave for Pac-12 in 2026

Realignment after dark might bring the Pac-12 back to life.

Week 2 NFL picks straight-up: Chiefs, Ravens, Chargers among best picks

Bill Bender breaks down his Week 2 NFL picks, from backing the Chiefs, Chargers, and Ravens to a potential upset on Thursday.

College Football Playoff fact or fiction: Where do ND, USC and the SEC stand?

The 12-team College Football Playoff exists in a whole new world.

The SEC is looking like CFB's best conference after two weeks

With star QBs leading the way, the SEC has emerged as CFB's best and deepest conference in college football.

Sporting News College football Top 25 for Week 3

Texas on the rise while Notre Dame slides to the bottom of Week 3's college football top 25.

Week 1 NFL picks: Cowboys upset Browns, Chargers edge Raiders

Bill Bender breaks down his Week 1 NFL picks.

The College Football Playoff bracket is already taking shape, and it won't include Notre Dame

Sizing up the week's College Football Playoff bracket after Notre Dame falls, Oregon survives in Big Ten Football after dark.

Reality check for Michigan: What blowout loss to Texas means for Wolverines

Defending national champion Michigan got its comeuppance for the first time in more than 20 months with Saturday's loss to No. 3 Texas.

Colorado vs Nebraska offers preview of NFL superstar QBs in waiting

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A top-10 showdown between No. 3 Texas and No. 10 Michigan is the highlight of Week 2 college football. 

Why The Captain is the honorary captain for Michigan

Before Derek Jeter was Yankees captain, he was a standout athlete at Kalamazoo Central High School in Michigan.

Michigan vs. Texas: Revisiting the classic 2005 Rose Bowl

If Saturday's Texas-Michigan clash is as memorable as the 2005 Rose Bowl between the Wolverines and Longhorns, then we are in for an instant classic.

Can Jordan Love live up to his lofty salary in 2024?

Colorado vs Nebraska betting trends and game prediction

Who wins the star-studded Nebraska-Colorado rematch?

Expect Texas-Michigan to come down to the wire in Ann Arbor

The first top-10 showdown of the 2024 college football season features No. 3 Texas at No. 10 Michigan on Saturday.

Patrick Mahomes vs. Lamar Jackson head-to-head record

Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson are both two-time MVPs, but the Chiefs QB has had the clear upper hand in head-to-head matchups.

Ranking all 134 college football teams ahead of Week 2

College football is making the case for a Super League right in front of our faces.

Reggie Bush says teams not having to be perfect to reach CFP is a good thing

For Reggie Bush, Sunday's LSU-USC thriller makes the case that the 12-team College Football Playoff is going to work.

CFP Bracketology: Week 1 shakes up projected playoff matchups

Next week's Texas-Michigan game will shape the College Football Playoff bracket in multiple ways.

College football Week 1 overreactions: ND, 'The U' and what to do with Dabo

Notre Dame has a clean path to the College Football Playoff already. Miami looks back for real, Clemson does not and Penn State is a Big Ten darkhorse.

Grading the college QB debuts: Cam Ward, Dylan Raiola earn high marks

Nebraska freshman Dylan Raiola enjoyed a five-star debut for the Huskers in a 40-7 victory against UTEP.

Picks against the spread for Notre Dame-Texas A&M, Georgia-Clemson and more

Three matchups between ranked teams highlight the Week 1 college football schedule.

College Football Playoff bracketology: Projecting the 2024 12-team field

The 2024 season will be a race to see who secures the five automatic bids and seven at-larges to the the first 12-team playoff.

Will Georgia-Clemson, LSU-USC openers soon become a thing of the past?

With expanded conferences and more difficult league schedules, will high-profile non-league games go away? Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan doesn't think so.

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The Atlantic Coast Conference now stretches to the Pacific Ocean, which is perhaps the best illustration of the impact of realignment on the 2024 college football season. 

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Big 12 football predictions 2024: Utah the safe pick; what does Colorado do?

The Big 12 should have parity, and there are a handful of Heisman Trophy contenders – including the Colorado tandem of Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter.

Coach Prime eager to show his way will work in Year 2 at Colorado

Deion Sanders knows what he is up against. It is not just whether Colorado wins. It is how they look doing it given the high profile of Coach Prime. Everything is under scrutiny. 

With Dylan Raiola at QB, Matt Rhule aims to fast-forward rebuild at Nebraska

The first step for Nebraska is to end its seven-year streak of missing bowl games.

Big Ten predictions: It will be Bucks and Ducks battling it out in 18-team league

The Big Ten jumps from 14 to 18 teams, and one of the newcomers could upend the pecking order atop the league.

What Netflix 'Untold: Sign Stealer' doesn't tell you about Michigan, Connor Stalions

While the documentary answers several questions about the scandal, there is still more than enough room for interpretation on a scandal that remains a hot-topic heading into the 2024 college football season.

Connor Stalions' NCAA interview part of Netflix doc 'Untold: Sign Stealer'

Michigan was served a notice of allegations by the NCAA on Sunday – so this scandal is still fresh in the news cycle. 

The Sporting News 134: Ranking every college football team for 2024

The 2024 college football season features 134 teams, and for at least for a few more days everybody is 0-0. 

SEC football predictions: Georgia, Texas on top of new 16-team set-up

The new 16-team, division-less, Nick Saban-less SEC will be a fascinating watch in 2024.

How Florida State's loss to Georgia Tech impacts ACC, 12-team CFP

The 2024 college football season is just a few hours old, but the chaos is already beginning. Bill Bender breaks down how Florida State's loss to Georgia Tech impacts the ACC and 12-team CFP.

How Big Ten, SEC strength of schedule imbalance will dictate 2024 CFP

With bloated conferences, two teams from the same league can have vastly different schedules.

How SEC will determine league championship game matchup if there are ties

The SEC has a six-step tiebreaker in place for the 2024 season to determine the SEC championship game matchup.

ACC predictions: Look for a familiar two atop a new look conference

Divisions are gone in the ACC, so the top two teams will be meeting for the title in Charlotte at the end of the season.

What does AI think about the upcoming college football season? We asked

Meta AI has a good handle on the best projected teams for 2024, and does not miss Nick Saban in any way.

Picks vs. the spread for Florida St.-Georgia Tech, SMU-Nevada Week 0 games

No. 10 Florida State and Georgia Tech open the 2024 college football season overseas on Saturday to kick off Week 0. 

What's new in college football for 2024? Here's your guide to a very new season

The Pac-12 is gone. So are conference divisions. And Nick Saban. There's also a 12-team playoff. Welcome to Year 1 of the latest iteration of college football.

'Untold: The Murder of Air McNair' sheds little new light on shocking death

"The Murder of Air McNair" is a tragic tale of the legacy of an NFL star and the pain that still remains from his shocking death.

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Sporting News has everything you need to know about the upcoming 2024 college football season.

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The jumbo-sized Big Ten and SEC are well-represented on SN's 2024 Preseason All-America team.

The best unbeaten CFB champ since 2000? Check out our 12-team bracket

In honor of the coming 12-team College Football Playoff this season, Sporting News filled a bracket of unbeaten national champions since 2000 and had them battle it out.

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The Bulldogs are No. 1 in the Associated Press Preseason Top 25 for the second straight season. Georgia was also voted No. 1 in the USA Today UFCA Coaches Poll last week. 

What to know about France's men's basketball roster ahead of Olympic final

Will France win the 2024 Summer Olympics men's basketball gold-medal game in Paris?

Everything you need to know about Serbia's Olympic basketball team

The Serbian roster features four players who currently play in the NBA.

What to know about Germany's men's basketball roster ahead of Olympic semi

Germany has a chance to clinch its first medal in men's basketball at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. 

Ranking all 108 U.S. men's basketball Olympians since the 1992 Dream Team

The dream 'Dream Team' is a sight to behold.

What you need to know about Brazil's 2024 Olympics men's basketball team

Get to know the USA men's basketball team's next opponent, Brazil, before they tip off in a quarterfinal game at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

College football rankings 2024: Georgia, Ohio State, lead preseason Top 25 Coaches Poll

The Bulldogs received 46 first-place votes. Georgia finished 13-1 in 2023 but missed the College Football Playoff. The Bulldogs are 42-2 the last three seasons under Kirby Smart.

Breaking down Puerto Rico's roster ahead of Group game with Team USA

Puerto Rico upset the U.S. in their last Olympic meeting in 2004. Odds are, that will not happen again.

Randy Gradishar, star of Broncos' 'Orange Crush', finally gets his Hall of Fame moment

Randy Gradishar was the soul of the "Orange Crush" defense. 

Where Hall of Fame inductee Andre Johnson ranks in all-time catches, yards

Andre Johnson is making history for Houston. He will become the first Houston Texans player to be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday.

Devin Hester becomes first returner inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame

Hester joins Dwight Freeney, Randy Gradishar, Andre Johnson, Steve McMichael, Julius Peppers and Patrick Willis in this year's class.

Before Julius Peppers' Hall of Fame NFL career, he was a hoops player at UNC

Julius Peppers played two memorable basketball seasons at North Carolina before focusing solely on football.

Inside South Sudan's basketball team at 2024 Olympics

The quick rise of the South Sudan Basketball Federation, led by former NBA player Luol Deng, is one of the feel-good stories of this year's Olympics.

Bender: Oregon creates 'mighty different' Big Ten race with Ohio State, Michigan

Oregon is ready to bring its unique, brash style to the Big Ten. Will it work? Coach Dan Lanning explains why he — and transfer QB Dillon Gabriel — is ready for the challenge.

Why Jesse Owens is Sporting News' choice as greatest U.S. Summer Olympics athlete

Jesse Owens' four-gold-medal performance in 1936 in Berlin was iconic. For him to do what he did at that time, in that country, on that world stage, has rightly stood the test of time.

Bender: Lincoln Riley, DeShaun Foster make two very different first impressions

USC and UCLA were two of the biggest brands in the Pac-12, but now they're starting new chapters in the Big 10. Their respective coaches, Lincoln Riley and DeShaun Foster, set the tone for their new journeys on Wednesday — just in very different ways.

Ryan Day, Ohio State enter 2024 season with one goal - win every game

Ohio State knows it must be Michigan and win the national championship for the season to be a success. We're not sure which takes on more importance.

The 33 greatest United States summer Olympians

Meet the 33 athletes Sporting News has determined to be America's finest in the history of the Summer Games.

Big Ten commish Tony Petitti says league not focused on expansion 'right now'

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti did not take the bait when the expected question of realignment or expansion came his way. 

Georgia's Kirby Smart is now the must-see man at SEC Media Days

Kirby Smart takes over for Nick Saban as the man whose opinions matter most in the SEC. He gave his thoughts on his players getting fined by the Georgia collective and more on Tuesday.

EA Sports College Football 25 player rankings

No player earned a 99 overall ranking, but Johnson, Sanders and more college stars fill the top 100 for the upcoming video game.

Brett Yormark pushes Big 12 forward, but lack of elite programs tough to hide

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark made an interesting declaration about the college football hierarchy. 

Texas QB Arch Manning opts in to 'EA Sports College Football 25'

Texas backup quarterback Arch Manning, after initially declining to be in the highly anticipated video game, announced in a rare tweet Tuesday he will indeed be in.

Georgia football signs 6-foot-11 former hoops prospect Jahzare Jackson

Jahzare Jackson played for Overtime Elite in Atlanta, but is now trying his hand at college football.

Deion among four things to watch at new-look Big 12 Media Days in Vegas

The new 16-team Big 12 will be in Las Vegas this week, and Colorado coach Deion Sanders and Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark are sure to make headlines.

Doak Walker Award winner Ollie Gordon II arrested for DUI in Oklahoma

Oklahoma State's star running back was driving 82 mph in a 65 mph zone and had open containers of alcohol in his vehicle.

College football predictions for 2024 bowl games, 12-team playoff

It's never too early to look forward to an expanded college football postseason.

Predicting the 12-team College Football Playoff for 2024

The first-ever 12-team field could feature some tasty rematches from the SEC and Big Ten.

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When did your city wins its last pro sports championship in the MLB, NBA, NFL or NHL?

Ohio WR Preston Bowman gets Michigan offer as he rises up recruiting ranks

Rising senior Preston Bowman is doing everything he can to raise his profile as he pursues his ultimate goal -- an NFL career.

History doc on Jesse Owens portrays racism he endured, triumphs in Berlin

"Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics" premieres Wednesday night on History and portrays the complete story before, during and after Owens won four gold medals in 1936.

What CFB traditions are safe? Red River, Egg Bowl, Army-Navy changing in 2024

In the brave new college football world, no tradition is safe. 

Ranking SEC football schedules, from Florida (hardest) to Missouri (easiest)

The SEC is entering an exciting new chapter for the 2024 college football season. 

Ranking the Big Ten schedules: Michigan has the most difficult in 2024

Michigan first-year coach Sherrone Moore will have a difficult baptism with the reigning national champions.

Leaving Caitlin Clark off the Olympic Team is a mistake that didn't need to happen

Leaving Caitlin Clark off the 2024 US Olympic roster was a huge mistake, and the reasons mostly extend beyond basketball. SN's Bill Bender explains.

Boom or bust: Seven college football teams analysts can't agree on

Several of the preseason Top 25 rankings are out for the upcoming college football season, and there are some teams that are all over the map.

Comparing the possible exits of Dan Hurley and Jim Harbaugh to the pro ranks

Will college football and men's basketball lose their national champion coaches to the pros in the same year? 

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Composite college football top 25: Georgia, Ohio State, Texas are consensus top teams

There is consensus at the top, but teams such as Florida State and LSU are polarizing.

Georgia, Ohio State lead Sporting News post-spring Top 25 for 2024

A total of 15 teams in our Preseason Top 25 are from the SEC and Big Ten, including eight top-10 teams. How will tougher conference schedules impact those schools' playoff chances?

Why Caitlin Clark is a no-brainer for Team USA women's Olympic roster

Team USA women's basketball roster has not been finalized for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris – which start on July 26 –  but we can answer one question right now. Caitlin Clark should be on the team.

USC was right to try to drop LSU, and the Notre Dame series should be reconsidered

USC is bookending its first season in the Big Ten with a pair of ranked non-conference games. Is this smart?

A college football Super League is on the way - Here's one possible version

The forces behind a Super League will be TV contracts and total revenue. But our formula includes on-field and classroom performance as well.

Remembering Bill Walton's time as sixth man with Celtics

Bill Walton was a big piece of the third NBA title during the Celtics' Larry Bird era.

Notre Dame vs. Maryland: NCAA men's lacrosse championship TV, schedule and prediction

The Fighting Irish and Terrapins are squaring off in a battle of blue-blood lacrosse programs. Sporting News breaks down what to expect in the NCAA's national championship game.

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Iowa women's basketball star Caitlin Clark wasn't the only Big Ten star to break an all-time scoring record in her sport this season. 

Meet Liam Entenmann, Notre Dame's goalie spearheading lacrosse repeat

No. 1 Notre Dame aims to repeat as the NCAA men's lacrosse national champions this weekend, and goalie Liam Entenmann will be a huge piece of that bid for a repeat. 

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The House vs. NCAA case will change college sports as we know it, but the timetable and to what extent are major question marks moving forward.

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Seven quarterbacks return from last year's preseason list, including this year's No. 1 in Carson Beck.

Notre Dame headlines loaded Final Four field for men's lacrosse

The NCAA men's lacrosse final four features the last three national champions. 

Northwestern, Izzy Scane shoot for repeat at women's lacrosse Final Four

The NCAA Women's Lacrosse Final Four is a familiar field, with three returning teams from last season. 

NCAA men's lacrosse tournament bracket 2024: Schedule and more

Everything you need to know to watch the NCAA men's lacrosse tournament in 2024.

NFL declares war on College Football Playoff with scheduling decisions

The NFL is putting Chiefs-Texans and Ravens-Steelers head-to-head against the first round of the 12-team College Football Playoff. There is nothing subtle about the NFL's attitude toward the CFP.

Ranking the best and worst prime-time games in 2024

The NFL season starts with a bang with a rematch of last year's AFC championship game, but not every game under the lights promises to bring as much excitement. SN's Bill Bender ranks the best and worst prime-time games in 2024.

Breaking down the Packers schedule for 2024

The Packers look to build on last year's surprisingly successful season with Jordan Love.

Breaking down the Steelers' 2024 schedule

Armed with two new QBs and one of the league's best draft classes, Pittsburgh looks to get back on top of the AFC North.

How NFL, NBC, Fox plan to go head-to-head with College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff will begin its 12-team format this season with an opening weekend in December. The NFL has announced it will put at least one game up against the CFP.

Ranking college football coaches 1-134 for 2024 season

Georgia's Kirby Smart is a worthy successor to Nick Saban at No. 1.

Top 25 college football coaches: Kirby Smart is an easy No. 1, but who is No. 2?

Kirby Smart and Georgia are 42-2 the last three seasons.

Could NFL players play in the NBA? Here's 30 we'd like to see try

Austin Rivers says NFL players can't play in the NBA. Here's some we'd like to see give it a try.

The Coach Prime Cycle is just getting started for Year 2 with the Buffaloes

Drama is part of the Coach Prime experience, which is following a familiar pattern in Year 2. Sporting News walks through that five-step process to see if anything will change this time around. 

Top 12 programs from the 10-year, four-team College Football Playoff era

Who are the dozen schools that have dominated the CFP era? The same ones who will start off the 12-team era in a good spot. 

Ranking the quarterbacks for the 2025 NFL Draft, starting with Shedeur Sanders

The top of the quarterbacks class for next year could have plenty of hype with Colorado's Shedeur Sanders and Texas' Quinn Ewers.

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​NFL Draft winners & losers 2024: Vikings load up, Cowboys lag behind

A look at the biggest winners and losers from the 2024 NFL Draft.

NFL Draft picks by college 2024: Michigan edges Texas for most picks

SN is keeping track of which colleges are leading the way in picks at the 2024 NFL Draft.

Day 2 NFL Draft winners & losers: Commanders impress, Cowboys leave questions

A look at the winners and losers from Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft

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A look at every Michigan selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Full list of NFL Draft picks from Crimson Tide in Nick Saban's final draft class

Nick Saban has produced some legendary draft classes while coaching Alabama. He officially closed the book on legacy with one more strong group in 2024.

Will Michigan break Georgia's record for most players drafted in an NFL Draft in 2024?

Georgia holds the record for most players picked in an NFL Draft, but Michigan has a real chance to break that in 2024. Bill Bender breaks down how it could happen.

NFL Draft winners & losers: Bears nail picks, Falcons take unnecessary risk in Round 1

A look at the winners and losers from the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

How USC receiver Brenden Rice compares to his famous father

The 2024 NFL Draft is full of notable father-son connections, but only one involves arguably the greatest football player of all-time.

History of Alabama's first-round draft picks under Nick Saban

Nick Saban will join ABC's NFL Draft broadcast team, but the legendary Alabama coach is still expected to add to the eye-popping collection of first-round picks who played under him. SN's Bill Bender looks back at all of Saban's first-rounders.

How have USC QBs drafted in the first round fared in the NFL?

Caleb Williams will make the sixth USC quarterback to be picked in the first round of the Super Bowl era. How have his predecessors made out?

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Who's the best WR in loaded 2024 NFL Draft class?

The WR class in the 2024 NFL Draft is one of the strongest ever, and it starts at the top with three blue-chip prospects. SN's Bill Bender breaks down whether Marvin Harrison Jr., Rome Odunze, or Malik Nabers stands out above the rest.