Big Ten suspends Michigan's Jim Harbaugh for 3 games due to sign-stealing scandal

Harbaugh is prohibited from being on the sideline for Saturday's game against No. 9 Penn State, a Nov. 18 matchup with Maryland the regular-season finale against No. 1 Ohio State.

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Who are the best teams in the country right now? An acceptable answer in most cases would be Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan and Alabama.

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The Aggies will likely look at the Pac-12 leaders, among others.

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In Sporting News' NFL picks and predictions for Week 10, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens keep rolling against the Browns, the Lions win a shootout against the Chargers and the Bills get right at home at the Broncos' expense.

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Michigan staffer Connor Stalions leads the losers list.

Michigan will need Jim Harbaugh on the sidelines for Ohio State game

It might be “Michigan vs. Everybody”, and everybody has the same question. Will Harbaugh be on the field before the end of the regular season?

LeBron says Lakers stole signs, but 'we don't get suspended like that team up north'

LeBron James took a shot at Michigan's expense after the Los Angeles Lakers' 122–119 victory in the NBA In-Season Tournament on Friday. 

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The suspension could have an impact on Michigan in its quest to win a third consecutive Big Ten championship and reach the College Football Playoff for the third consecutive year.

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An NFL fan's worst nightmare happened on Nov. 17, 1968. Here's the story of "The Heidi Game," when an epic shootout between the Jets and Raiders was interrupted by a Shirley Temple movie at the worst possible time.

College football bowl projections after Week 10

It's Week 11, and there are 11 teams with a legitimate chance at the College Football Playoff. 

Week 11 college football picks against the spread for Top 25 games

The top two teams in the nation have a chance to prove it in Week 11.

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Michigan is be the story now, but this is Penn State’s opportunity to create a new narrative.

Breaking down Big Ten East tiebreaker if Penn State, Ohio State and Michigan tie

The Big Ten and national championship races could rest on a quirky Big Ten tiebreaker.

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In Sporting News' NFL picks and predictions for Week 9, Joe Burrow and the Bengals stay hot by getting the best of the Bills again, the Ravens roll over the Seahawks and the Chargers avoid a "Monday Night Football" loss.

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Why is Bedlam coming to an end? Here's a closer look at the history, heat and uncertain future of the rivalry between the Cowboys and Sooners.

John U. Bacon: We are in uncharted waters with Michigan allegations

The Big Ten appears to be reluctant to punish Michigan, and Jim Harbaugh looks like he is closing in on a contract extension.

Undefeated Air Force: Falcons' sustained success no longer a surprise

To label Air Force the best story in college football this season would be short-changing what Troy Calhoun has been able to accomplish through 17 seasons as head coach with the Falcons.

Picks against the spread for LSU-Alabama and other Top 25 games in Week 10

Week 10 isn't just about the ranked matchups, which includes four matchups between teams in the AP Top 25. It's also about the rivalries that will be lost through Big 12 realignment.

Ohio State a deserving No. 1 for initial College Football Playoff ranking

Ohio State's body of work landed the Buckeyes at No. 1 in the selection committee's first ranking, with two-time defending champion Georgia checking in at No. 2.

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Bowl projections for College Football Playoff, New Year's Six and all the rest

Will the Big Ten send both Ohio State and Michigan to the playoff?

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In Sporting News' NFL picks and predictions for Week 8, the Bills and Lions rebound from painful losses while the Browns and Vikings pull off upsets.

Projecting top four teams ahead of first College Football Playoff ranking

We will find out Tuesday what the committee thinks of the five remaining undefeated Power 5 teams.

Oklahoma's upset loss to Kansas damages Big 12's College Football Playoff hopes

This was a season-shifting upset for the Big 12 and the College Football Playoff – one that could hurt the conference in the long run.

What Colorado needs to do to earn a bowl bid in Year One with Coach Prime

Colorado needs two wins its last five games to become bowl eligible in Sanders' first season. A 46-43 double-overtime loss to Stanford on Oct. 23 was a setback. 

College picks against the spread for Utah-Oregon and all Top 25 games

Can the Ducks break the Utes' 18-game home win streak? This is the best game of the week. 

Will Michigan be punished for sign-stealing before the end of 2023 season?

The Michigan sign-stealing scandal has entered its second week, and more details about suspended staffer Connor Stalions' alleged scouting methods are coming into the light. 

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Hatchell, a Colorado alum, knows what he is seeing this season is good for the growth of college football in the United States.

College football rankings: Alabama, Oregon land in Top 10; Michigan stays at No. 2

This year's Michigan-Ohio State game will have even more stakes than last season's.

How every FBS conference will look in 2024 after realignment

J.J. McCarthy, Marvin Harrison Jr. jump up in Heisman Trophy race

As if the looming matchup between No. 2 Michigan and No. 3 Ohio State needed more drama, the Heisman Trophy could be at stake. 

Examining CFB's unbeatens a week before first College Football Playoff ranking

The first set of College Football Playoff rankings will be released in one week. Who will the four teams in and the first two out?

Bowl projections for all 41 postseason games, plus the College Football title game

There still remains a scenario where each conference could have an unbeaten team considering Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan and Florida State all remain unbeaten in addition to Washington and Oklahoma.

How much time will Texas' Quinn Ewers miss after suffering shoulder sprain?

Ewers suffered a Grade 2 AC join sprain against Houston. He will now miss some time because of the injury.

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The Eagles' beloved uniforms are a throwback to the late 1980s and early 1990s, the years that featured Randall Cunningham, Reggie White and Jerome Brown.

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In Sporting News' NFL picks and predictions for Week 7, the Lions continue their rise to Super Bowl contender while the Chiefs and Browns score critical wins.

Penn State fails once again to close the gap against Ohio State

Let's be clear. Penn State does not suck. Allar does not suck. Ohio State just has a team that can make you feel that way.

Michigan, Michigan State meet one year after post-game brawl in tunnel

No. 2 Michigan travels to Michigan State for a prime-time matchup at Spartan Stadium on Saturday – and the focus needs to stay on the field this time. 

Jimbo Fisher hot seat, explained: Texas A&M coach's record, buyout in 2023

Jimbo Fisher has a contract that protects him from being let go, but Texas A&M has underwhelmed in his first six seasons. The Aggies have the sixth-best record in the SEC since he has been hired.

NCAA investigating Michigan for in-person scouting of opponents, stealing signs

For the second time this season, Michigan is the source of a NCAA investigation. 

College football Week 8 picks, including Ohio State-Penn State and Tennessee-Alabama

Week 8 features a top-10 showdown, two elimination games and a loaded college football schedule that will start the second half of the season off right. 

College football rankings from 1-133: Washington holds at No. 5; USC drops

Is the Pac-12 so good that it might be bad for its College Football Playoff hopes? 

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The outgoing Pac-12 has been the top story on the field for the first half of the college football season, and the 2023 Sporting News Midseason All-American Team reflects that.

College football bowl projections for the CFP and all 38 other bowls

Sporting News' bowl projections are back, and our Week 8 playoff picks are a little different than the preseason prognostications. 

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Orange jerseys. Red stripes. White helmet. Bucco Bruce. If a NFL uniform could scream "K-Billy’s Super Sounds of the 70s," then this is the one.

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In Sporting News' NFL picks and predictions for Week 6, the Bills get back on track against old friend Brian Daboll while the Lions continue their hot start and the Bears pull off a surprise.

College football's Week 8 slate will prove to be Separation Saturday

The Big Ten showdown between No. 6 Penn State and No. 3 Ohio State leads that loaded slate with a Big Noon Kickoff on Fox.

Georgia's Brock Bowers leaves Vanderbilt game with sprained ankle

What potential bowl game could Colorado land in?

Colorado is looking to get one win closer to bowl eligibility under first-year coach Deion Sanders on Friday. 

When Caleb Williams became 'Superman': The throw that launched a legend

Caleb Williams was the No. 1 recruit in the nation, a Heisman Trophy winner and projected to be the No. 1 player in the NFL Draft. The first step on that spectacular path happened when he was a sophomore in high school.

Picks for Oregon-Washington, Notre Dame-USC and other Week 7 Top 25 games

No. 8 Oregon travels to No. 7 Washington in a rematch of last year’s 37-34 thriller, and there are Heisman Trophy, Pac-12 and College Football Playoff implications on the line.

Washington coach Kalen DeBoer on star QB Michael Penix Jr.: 'There isn't a gap in his game'

The nation's best passing attack, led by Michael Penix Jr., will be on display against Oregon on Saturday.

College football rankings from 1 to 133: Oklahoma, UNC jump into Top 10

Texas, Notre Dame and Miami take a tumble after losses in a wild Week 6.

Big 12 in danger of being left out of final four-team College Football Playoff

We have five conferences trying to squeeze into four spots, and those races are compelling enough that a deserving conference champion likely will be left out of the mix.

Georgia's Brock Bowers climbing in Heisman Trophy odds after recent surge

Georgia's Brock Bowers is the best tight end in the FBS, and he belongs in the "best player in the country" conversation.

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In Sporting News' NFL picks and predictions for Week 5, the Bills keep rolling with Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars struggling overseas, while the Ravens and Texans manage close wins.

Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel becomes Red River legend with dramatic drive to beat Texas

Texas took a 30-27 lead with 1:17 remaining in the typical back-and-forth battle at the Cotton Bowl. That is when Gabriel put his signature on rivalry lore.

Justin Fields, C.J. Stroud trying to rewrite narrative on Ohio State QBs in NFL

The Buckeyes don't have a great track record of turning out productive NFL quarterbacks, but the latest generation is trying to change that.

Jimmy Johnson impressed with work Deion Sanders has done to revitalize Colorado

Deion Sanders appears to have arrived at the perfect time. Is this the Generation Alpha version of "The U" from the 1980s?

Ranking every college football team, from No. 1 (Georgia) to No. 133 (Sam Houston)

Georgia still has the remarkable opportunity to win a third straight national championship – which hasn't been done since Minnesota won three in a row from 1934-36. But it's not going to be easy. 

College football picks against the spread for Texas-OU and more Week 6 games

The Red River Showdown is the highlight of the Week 6 college football schedule.

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In Sporting News' NFL picks against the spread for Week 4, the Bills and Dolphins live up to the hype in an early-season 'Game of the Year' candidate while the Cowboys close out the Patriots and the Ravens get back on track.

Caleb Williams shines for USC with 6 TDs, solidifies his place in Heisman race

Expect the Heisman Trophy odds to tilt back toward Caleb Williams after USC's 48-41 win over Colorado.

The next chapter of Deion Sanders' rivalry with Jerry Rice will involve their sons

Colorado coach Deion Sanders might see an old rival on the sidelines when the Buffaloes meet No. 5 USC on Saturday. 

Who is Zachariah Branch? Meet USC's freshman game-breaking return man

Ranking all 133 college football teams after seismic Week 4 reshuffles Top 25

The SEC has one team in the top 10, while the Pac-12 has four.

College football picks against the spread for Week 5's Top 25 games

Do not look for many underdogs to pull an upset this week.

Caleb Williams-Shedeur Sanders showdown highlights USC-Colorado battle

Could Williams and Sanders be future overall No. 1 picks in the NFL Draft in the next two seasons?

Notre Dame-Ohio State, Colorado-Oregon are most watched college football games to date

Colorado is the most watched college football team in 2023, with four of the seven highest rated games to date.

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In Sporting News' NFL picks and predictions for Week 3, the Commanders can't keep pace with the Bills in their first loss, the Bengals avert an 0-3 disaster while Brandon Staley and the Chargers aren't so fortunate.

Ryan Day blasts Lou Holtz after epic Ohio State win over Notre Dame

One second, one yard and one play made the difference in an emotional battle between two of college football's bluebloods.

Ohio State-Notre Dame: Why the Buckeyes will win the Top 10 matchup

This is another big stage for Ohio State coach Ryan Day, and that adds to the intrigue.

Betting trends to watch for Colorado-Oregon showdown

Will Deion Sanders lead the Buffaloes to a 4-0 start on Saturday? 

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Penn State's 'White Out' tradition will be on display Saturday against Iowa, a team that beat Penn State in one of the early White Out games.

The history and mystique behind Notre Dame's green jerseys

The Fighting Irish are breaking out new uniforms for their showdown with Ohio State.

Ranking all 133 college football teams, from No. 1 (Georgia) to No. 133 (Buffalo)

Did Colorado climb past Alabama in the latest rankings?

College football week 4 picks against the spread for Top 25 games

Ohio State knocks off Notre Dame, Colorado's unbeaten start comes to an end.

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How many wins does Colorado need for Shedeur Sanders to win the Heisman Trophy? 

Why beating Ohio State would be Notre Dame's best win since 1993

You have to go back to 1935-36 to find the Irish's victory in this series. So, yes, we're going to come out and declare it:  A Notre Dame victory against Ohio State would be the biggest victory for the program in the last 30 years. 

Colorado-Colorado State sets viewership mark for late-night ESPN window

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College football Week 4: Notre Dame-Ohio State headlines a spectacular slate

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In Sporting News' NFL picks and predictions for Week 2, the top of the AFC sorts itself out with the Chiefs, Bengals and Bills all on the rebound from 0-1 starts while the Packers and Rams come down from their Week 1 highs.

Brady mode? Shedeur Sanders pulled a John Elway with clutch 98-yard drive

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Colorado State vs. Colorado odds, prediction, betting trends for Week 3 matchup

Breaking down Shedeur Sanders' amazing start as Colorado's quarterback

Tim Tebow – who won the 2008 Heisman Trophy and two nationals championships at Florida – has watched Sanders on "All 22" film the last two weeks. Three areas stand out: Third down, fourth down and red-zone throws. 

Ranking all 133 college football teams, from No. 1 (Georgia) to No. 133 (Nevada)

Texas' win at Alabama has the Longhorns in the top 5 and knocks the Tide out of the top 10.

College football Week 3 picks against the spread for Top 25 teams

Tennessee is in the spotlight as it tries to break a losing streak at Florida that dates back 20 years.

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Quinn Ewers directed Texas to the biggest win any team has recorded in the first two weeks of the season.

Tim Tebow urges patience as struggling Florida prepares for No. 11 Tennessee

Tim Tebow knows what a victory against No. 11 Tennessee would mean for Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday. 

NFL picks for Week 1: Jordan Love leads Packers past Bears; Steelers, Dolphins pull off upsets

In Sporting News' NFL picks and predictions straight up for Week 1, the Packers show they still own the Bears even without Aaron Rodgers, Kenny Pickett and the Steelers open with a statement win and the Dolphins start hot.

Alabama's loss to Texas leaves questions for Crimson Tide to answer

Alabama has little room for error after a 10-point loss to Texas, and it must determine if Jalen Milroe is the QB that will lead them the rest of the way.

How Travis Hunter went from 2022 recruiting stunner to Colorado's two-way star

Before pulling the most surprising decisions in recruiting history, Colorado's Travis Hunter, the two-way college football sensation, formed a bond with Deion Sanders, who snatched him from the clutches of FBS powers Florida State and Georgia.

College football Week 2 picks against the spread: Texas-Alabama, Nebraska-CU and more

The Deion Sanders hype train rolls into week 2 with his first home game. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are coming to town.

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Aaron Rodgers is taking on the Big Apple in the latest late-career transition by a Hall of Fame quarterback. How will he fare compared to these 11 others before him?

College football rankings from 1 to 133: Florida State, Colorado make big leaps

Duke barges into the Top 25 with a Monday upset of Clemson.

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Last year's Texas-Alabama clash went down to the wire. What will the rematch bring in Tuscaloosa?

'Texas is back!': Longhorns, Crimson Tide will generate these reactions

Alabama and Texas will play a rematch of last year's one-point Tide win on Saturday. Here are the predictable reactions to prepare yourself for.

Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter see Heisman odds climb after monster win

College football Week 1 overreactions: Pac-12 QBs look unstoppable

A Week 2 Heisman Trophy poll would be flush with Pac-12 quarterbacks.

Shedeur Sanders, even more than Coach Prime, is Colorado's brightest star

Quarterback Shedeur Sanders will keep Colorado in the spotlight even more than his hyped-up father and two-way star Travis Hunter.

How Florida State's win against LSU impacts College Football Playoff

Florida State put LSU in a difficult spot after pounding the Seminoles 45-24 in Week 1. Next year, the loser of these early season clashes will have an easier path to a playoff spot.

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Travis Hunter is starting at wide receiver and cornerback for Colorado against TCU.

College football picks against the spread: All of Week 1's Top 25 games

Sunday night's LSU-Florida State clash is the headliner, but several teams will try to make statements in Week 1.

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Ohio State will start Kyle McCord at quarterback in its opening game, but backup Devin Brown will play after a tight battle during fall camp.

Stanford, Cal, SMU voted into ACC, but future questions persist

The former Pac-12 is down to two as the makeover of the college athletics landscape continues.

Will college football be better in 2024 as opposed to 1984? A look at 40 years of realignment

Just 34 major conference teams (plus Notre Dame) have not switched conference affiliations in the last 40 years. Would you rather just rewind the clock?

Betting preview for LSU-Florida State showdown on Sunday night

LSU and Florida State played an instant classic last year, won by the Seminoles. Will the Tigers get revenge?

Gary Danielson brings his strong opinions from the SEC to the Big Ten on CBS

Gary Danielson has never been short on opinions, and he has a few of those as he enters the Big Ten booth.

Texas QBs: Behind Quinn Ewers, Arch Manning and Maalik Murphy battle for QB2

When will Arch Manning take his first snap for the Longhorns? 

It's Coach Prime's time to shine in spotlight of Power 5

Deion Sanders kicks off his Colorado coaching tenure at No. 17 TCU on Saturday in a season that will draw eyeballs to the Buffaloes win or lose.

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Matt Rhule makes his anticipated debut at Nebraska on Thursday night. Have the Cornhuskers finally found the marriage of their appreciation for the past and vision for the future?

College football rankings from 1 to 133 heading into Week 1

Notre Dame jumped into the Top 10 after an impressive Week 0 blowout in Ireland.

Explaining college football's new clock rules for 2023

The average college football game took three hours and 21 minutes in 2022, and the powers that be would like to see that number reduced this season.

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Big 12 predictions: Texas finally lives up to the hype in farewell tour

The Longhorns will head to the SEC next season with a final Big 12 title in their back pocket.

Pac-12 football predictions: USC finally breaks through

The Pac-12 – a conference that was founded in 1915 – will have its final season as we know it in 2023. 

Will Stanford, Cal and SMU join the ACC? Realignment talks heat back up 

Stanford, Cal and SMU may find homes yet in the latest round of realignment as ACC changes stance on expansion.

Week 0 picks against the spread: ND covers, USC does not

No. 13 Notre Dame and No. 6 USC are in action – and their quarterbacks and coaches will be the focus of Week 0.

'BS High': HBO's Bishop Sycamore doc answers shocking questions

HBO tells the story of a fraudulent high school football program in Ohio that somehow worked its way up to a nationally televised game without ever having established itself as an actual school.

ACC predictions: Jordan Travis leads Florida State to ACC title

Florida State and Clemson will play in late September, and may see each other again in December for the ACC championship.

Sporting News 2023 college football Preseason All-American team

The Sporting News 2023 preseason All-American team has a huge Big Ten presence from its three College Football Playoff contenders. 

'Swamp Kings' falls short in multiple areas in telling of Florida's Urban Meyer dynasty

Florida won two national championships in three years in the 2006 and 2008 seasons, and the NFL talent on the roster was staggering. There was another side to that run, however. 

Big Ten predictions: Get ready for a Michigan three-peat

Michigan will overcome Jim Harbaugh's season-opening suspension and win the league title in the final season before the Big Ten expands to 18 teams.

How Jim Harbaugh's 3-game suspension will impact Michigan

'Swamp Kings' goes in depth on Tim Tebow-Urban Meyer relationship

How significant was the moment when then-Florida coach Urban Meyer landed a commitment from five-star quarterback Tim Tebow on Dec. 13, 2005?  "It changed the history of college football in the South," ESPN analyst Paul Network said on episode one of  "Swamp Kings."

SEC Preview: Georgia, Alabama headed for another title game clash

Will the conference claim a seventh national championship in 10 seasons? That would match the seven national titles SEC schools won during the Bowl Championship Series era. 

College football buy or sell: Alabama, Penn State, TCU and more

Which teams in the AP Top 25 are we buying? Which ones are we selling? We picked three of each – and one team we can't go in on just yet. 

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Georgia returns another team flush with blue-chip talent that could be in position for that that third straight national championship. That road, however, will not be easy.

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College football rankings 2023: Georgia No. 1 in AP Top 25

For the first time since 2008, Georgia will start the season at No. 1. 

Preseason No. 1 vs. national champ

It's not about where you start. It's where you finish. A look at the AP Preseason No. 1 and the actual national champions over the past 20 years.

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So, what are Notre Dame's motives? We make sense of the Irish pushing for ACC expansion.

When Johnny Football took off: Remembering Texas A&M's upset of No. 1 Alabama

"Johnny Football" became a legend on Nov. 10, 2012.

How will Big Ten schedule change with 18 teams?

There will be some changes given this is the first 18-team power conference in college football. The Big Ten could be another innovator on that front if it pushes to a 10-game conference schedule in the future. 

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Johnny Manziel's troubles ranged from NCAA suspensions to controversial viral moments to multiple arrests.

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Review: Hyped Netflix Johnny Football doc worth the watch

Director Ryan Duffy described the Johnny Football phenomenon in 11 words: "Monoculture, crossover, pop celebrity from a 19-year-old football player." 

What's next for ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC after latest conference realignment?

College football has undergone an abrupt change this week with the gutting of the Pac-12. Here's what's next for the other four Power Five conferences.

Oregon, Washington's defection to Big Ten will disrupt schedule, realignment, CFP

The Big Ten now has a West Wing.

Promising 2023 Pac-12 season has seen all momentum sapped by realignment death blow

Perhaps this last season of Pac-12 play will be glorious. Those quarterbacks are going to play well. But will the Tournament of Roses have a parade – or a procession? 

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Chuck Howley, a Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker, will forever be the answer to a trivia question. 

Big Ten, SEC will dominate post-realignment FBS at a heavy cost

College football realignment is spiraling out of control. The Power 2 is coming sooner than expected.

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College football realignment: Who has it actually worked for since 2000?

Sporting News looked at the 15 schools to see their winning percentage since leaving – and whether that increased or decreased in the same time frame before they left. That study turned up some interesting results. 

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Another Pac-12 school might be on the move, and the implications for conference realignment will be profound.

Ranking NFL alternate, throwbacks for 2023

The Sporting News is ranking all the alternate and throwback looks among NFL teams ahead of the 2023 season. Is your favorite team atop the list?

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College football realignment: Who is where in 2023, 2024?

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Colorado, the losingest team in the Pac-12 since joining the conference in 2011, is returning to the Big 12. The Pac-12 needs to finalize its TV deal and then focus on expansion.

Life without a rival? Penn State sees the benefits of being unattached in the Big Ten

Penn State will be the one team in the Big Ten without a permanent rival starting in 2024. And the Lions think this is a good thing in terms of reaching the 12-team College Football Playoff.

A Colorado reunion with the Big 12, led by Deion Sanders, makes sense

The Big 12 reportedly has its sights set on Colorado. Here are four reasons why it makes sense for the Buffaloes to return to their former league.

Ryan Day says moving Ohio State-Michigan game 'is worth a long discussion'

Day took a line of questioning about the timing of The Game – college football's best rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan – and whether it should be shifted when the Big Ten moves to a 16-team, no-division format in 2024. 

Hall of Famers Bart Starr, Otto Graham deserve their due among Cleveland, Green Bay icons

These championship quarterbacks were not included on Cleveland and Milwaukee-Green Bay in Sporting News' GOAT Mountain series – which honored four icons from each pro sports city. 

Milwaukee's GOAT Mountain of sports - Aaron, Favre, Rodgers, Giannis

Cleveland's GOAT Mountain - Bob Feller, Jim Brown, Joe Thomas, LeBron James

Three of our four choices called Cleveland home for the entirety of their professional careers, and all four athletes were impactful off the field. 

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Oklahoma will always be a hypothetical landing spot for Josh Heupel no matter how much success he piles on at Tennessee.

Georgia may be king, but we're not allowed to sleep on Nick Saban and Alabama

Alabama is being ignored this offseason to the rest of college football's detriment.

How Kirby Smart handles Georgia's biggest threat will define dynasty

Kirby Smart is dealing with a symptom of a problem that can tear a program apart. A series of off-the-field arrests – and how Smart handles those issues – will define where the program goes and the perception of the dynasty in the future.

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SEC commissioner Greg Sankey fears NIL legislation that is popping up at the state level -- most notably in Texas. He also knows he needs to roll out the red carpet for one of the most lucrative football programs in the nation in the Texas Longhorns.

Big 12 realignment: Breaking down Brett Yormark's options

The Longhorns and Sooners rank fifth and sixth, respectively, in all-time wins. They were unquestionably the two biggest brands in the conference but remarkably, the Big 12 is still trending up.

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The Longhorns are the preseason favorites to win the Big 12 on its farewell tour – one last chance to live up to the "Texas is back" slogan that is less mantra and more meme material for the last decade. 

Patrick Mahomes entering veteran phase of NFL superstar status

Two-time Super Bowl champ Patrick Mahomes is learning how to balance family, celebrity and NFL stardom as he enters his eighth season.

Pat Fitzgerald's stunning dismissal at Northwestern a cautionary tale

Pat Fitzgerald felt the Northwestern locker room belonged to his players. That mistake cost him his job and led to unnecessary suffering inside his program.

Best programs of CFP era: Alabama, Clemson lead the way

Georgia is making a steady climb toward the top, but the nine-year snapshot of the CFP era still has the Tide at No. 1.

No. 1 QBs Quinn Ewers, Arch Manning and Dylan Raiola should turn into stars

Recent history suggests recruiting services have hit on hyped up quarterbacks like Trevor Lawrence and Bryce Young.

The 50 most-hyped draft prospects of all time, ranked

From LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama to Ken Griffey Jr. and Peyton Manning, SN ranked the 50 most-hyped draft prospects of the last 50 years.

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How much value do bowl projections have? We look back at our College Football Playoff predictions from the last six years to check the accuracy.

Bowl projections, from the Bahamas Bowl to New Year's 6

In the final year of the four-team College Football Playoff, look for some familiar names in the CFP semifinals.

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The Big Ten and SEC took turns unveiling their 2024 schedules in the past two weeks — moves generated to create excitement for the future of the two most influential conferences in college football. 

Texas a winner, OU a loser in 2024 SEC schedule reveal

The Longhorns have a blockbuster slate in their initial trip through the SEC.

Five sleepers who could make their first CFP appearance in 2023

Fourteen schools have reached the College Football Playoff in its nine-year history. Will a 15th name be added to that list this year?

USC, UCLA must earn its rivalries with Ohio State, Michigan

The Big Ten missed an easy scheduling opportunity for 2024 when it passed on USC-Ohio State.

How Caleb Williams can break the Heisman-repeat jinx

USC QB Caleb Williams will be the 11th player to try to join Archie Griffin as a two-time Heisman Trophy winner. He's a heavy favorite to do so.

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Duke, Notre Dame to play for national title: Championship history between Blue Devils, Irish

Notre Dame is still seeking its first men's lacrosse national championship. Duke has kept the Irish from that winning that title in the recent past.

NCAA men's and women's lacrosse Final Four schedule, matchups

ACC schools are well-represented at this weekend's men's and women's lacrosse Final Fours.

Night games in November tugs at soul of Big Ten fans

The Big Ten's new television contract requires November night games, something the conference has avoided for decades. It will take time for the region to get used to the new reality.

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We looked at where all 133 college football head coaches stand and rank 'em all based on record, recent success, expectations and more.

Top 25 CFB coach rankings: Nick Saban still reigns at No. 1

The Saban-Smart debate rages on with no end in sight.

The Ultimate GOAT Scorecard: Year-by-year with MJ and LeBron

High school MJ or high school LeBron? UNC Jordan or early Cavs LeBron? Dream Team Jordan or Redeem Team LeBron? Now that Year 20 is over for The King, we put together a year-by-year scorecard for the all-time NBA GOAT debate.

NCAA men's lacrosse tournament 2023 bracket, schedule, scores

Here's everything you need to know about the 2023 NCAA men's lacrosse championship, including schedule, times and TV.

Ranking college football's top 25 quarterbacks in 2023

The list starts with the reigning Heisman Trophy winner (again) and ends with a hyped five-star sophomore.

Georgia gets commitment from QB Dylan Raiola, the No. 1 player in 2024

The top recruit in the country announced his commitment to Georgia. Quarterback Dylan Raiola, who was once committed to Ohio State, said on Monday he will sign with Georgia as part of the 2024 class.

The best (and worst) prime-time games on the 2023 NFL schedule

Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the elite quarterbacks in the NFL will make for great TV when they go up against one another.

Pac-12 has deepest collection of QBs in the nation

From Caleb Williams to Bo Nix to Shedeur Sanders, the Pac-12 has quality passers all over the conference.

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Here is a complete breakdown of the Packers' 2023 schedule, including dates, start times and analysis for all 17 games.

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There's no shortage of intrigue surrounding the Jets' schedule with Aaron Rodgers under center. Sporting News ranks all 17 of his opponents in 2023, from Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to C.J. Stroud and the Texans.

Why did the NFL give the Packers so many prime-time games without Aaron Rodgers?

Aaron Rodgers' absence did not prevent the Packers from getting prime-time treatment from the NFL.