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Georgia QB has emergency surgery

Mathis, a freshman, was in the ICU Thursday night and is expected to need another procedure, his father said.

Marc Lancaster

Texas A&M hires Ross Bjork as AD

The 46-year-old Bjork will be officially introduced by the university June 3 and begin his new duties July 8.

Arthur Weinstein

HS player with FBS offers shot dead

A three-star DB in the class of 2020, 17-year-old Joshua Ancrum had four FBS offers, but his stock was rising.

Bob Hille

Texas gives Tom Herman two-year contract extension through 2023

Herman has Texas in a good spot, and the the Longhorns want to keep it that way.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Ex-UCLA coach Donahue has cancer

Donahue, 74, was 151-740-8 (.665) in 20 years as the Bruins coach with a record 98 conference victories among the program-best 151 wins.

Bob Hille

Roundtree has surgery on spine

Roundtree suffered a "severe spinal injury" in a swimming accident over the weekend, requiring surgery. No other details were released.

Gabrielle McMillen

Deondre Francois to walk on at FAU

Francois, who was dismissed from FSU in February after allegedly threatening his girlfriend, has two years of eligibility remaining.

Kirstie Chiappelli

5-star defensive end Myles Murphy commits to Clemson

Clemson added yet another five-star recruit to its already-stellar recruiting class, lengthening the distance between itself and the rest of the field.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Penn State quarterback Tommy Stevens announces transfer to Mississippi State

Stevens, who spent four years at Penn State, will use his last season of eligibility at Mississippi State.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Mark Harmon, former UCLA quarterback and 'NCIS' star, to receive NFF Gold Medal

Mark Harmon will receive the National Football Foundation Gold Medal in December for his accomplishments on and off the football field.

Bill Bender

100 days, 100 ways we're excited for Week 1

We only have 100 days left before Florida and Miami kick off the 2019 college football season. Here are 100 reasons why we're excited to watch Week 1.

Bill Bender

Big Ten sets revenue record: $759M

B1G schools receiving a full revenue share got $54M from the conference alone.

Bob Hille

Did Brown find next Vince Young?

Mack Brown recruited another quarterback out of Houston and he has some striking similarities to Vince Young.

Thomas Lott

Dick Tomey, winningest coach in Arizona football history, dies at 80

Dick Tomey, who coached Hawaii, Arizona and San Jose State, died Friday at the age of 80.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Zach Smith, former Ohio State assistant, arrested for violating civil protection order

Former Ohio State assistant Zach Smith, who was at the center of the Urban Meyer controversy last summer, was arrested again on Thursday.

Bill Bender

Georgia lands 5-star LB Sherman

A 6-3, 235-pounder from Washington, D.C., Sherman is rated the No. 2 outside linebacker in the class of 2020.

Bob Hille

Florida cornerback Chris Steele to transfer from school, citing roommate issue

The former four-star recruit is looking for a new home outside Gainesville.

Zac Al-Khateeb

North Dakota State, Stanford hold lead in Capital One Cup heading to spring

North Dakota Sate and Stanford have the lead in the Capital One Cup standings heading into the spring season.

Bill Bender

Clemson lands QB DJ Uiagalelei

Uiagalelei said he's not afraid to come to Clemson and sit behind Trevor Lawrence, who as a freshman led the Tigers to the national title.

Arthur Weinstein

Football phenom, 14, shot dead

Jaylon McKenzie was featured in a Sports Illustrated story about a half-dozen young athletes who would rule the future of sports.

Bob Hille

Texas Tech DL out of hospital

Rising redshirt freshman John Scott III has been released from the hospital, a week after he was shot in Lubbock.

Thomas Lott

Spanier ruling to be appealed

Graham Spanier's child endangerment conviction was overturned the day before he was to begin serving time in the Sandusky-related case.

Bob Hille

AAC, ACC playing at Fenway for bowl

The addition of this unnamed bowl game in 2020 will mean 65% of college teams will be eligible to play in a bowl.

Gabrielle McMillen

Sanders switches from OU to Alabama

Drew Sanders switched his commitment from the Sooners to the Crimson Tide after an official visit to Alabama last Friday.

Kirstie Chiappelli

College football rankings: SN's preseason top 25 for 2019

It's never too early to look ahead to next year's rankings. A look at the pre-preseason college football rankings for the 2019 season.

Bill Bender

Wilkins steals show at draft

The former Clemson DT stole the show after he was selected 13th overall by Miami surround by family, friends and former coach Dabo Swinney.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Colleges make another video game appearance with upcoming 'Madden NFL 20'

Ten licensed colleges will appear in the rebooted "Madden NFL 20" Superstar Mode, which involves creating a quarterback and participating in the College Football Playoff.

Bryan Wiedey

NFL Draft 2019: SEC completes dominant decade with nine first-round picks

The SEC completed a decade of NFL Draft dominance with nine first-round picks in the 2019 NFL Draft on Thursday night. A closer look at the numbers.

Bill Bender

NCAA's latest rule change will only progress frustration with targeting call

The NCAA's three-game progressive penalty will only exacerbate frustration with targeting calls while doing little to address player safety.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Fisher renforces commitment to A&M

Athletic director Scott Woodward left the Aggies for LSU earlier this month, but Fisher reassured fans Tuesday that he's not going anywhere.

Chelsea Howard

Clemson lands Bryan Bresee

Bryan Bresee, a 6-foot-5, 290-pound defensive lineman, selected the Tigers over Alabama, Penn State, Ohio State, Georgia and Michigan.

Gabrielle McMillen

NCAA adjusts targeting, OT rules

Other rule changes include how blind-side blocks will be punished and getting rid of the two-man wedge formation for kickoffs.

Gabrielle McMillen

Otis Yelverton arrested, suspended

Otis Yelverton has been charged with aggravated cyberstalking, a third-degree felony.

Gabrielle McMillen

Lodge out to show all-round ability

Restricted to running downfield routes at Ole Miss, Lodge is confident he can prove his versatility in the NFL.

Nicholas McGee

Samia, Powers on Mayfield, Murray

Oklahoma's O-Line provided protection for two successive Heisman Trophy winners, and next week four of its members will head to the NFL.

Nicholas McGee

Jamarius Way began journey to NFL Draft chasing rabbits in 'The Muck'

The NFL Draft wide receiver prospect from South Alabama developed his football skills in a ... unique way.

Bill Huber

Buckeyes aren't alone in lack of true backup quarterback

College football's quarterback shuffle is going to continue, and it's going to change the way coaches manage their quarterbacks more than ever before. Ohio State is just the latest example.

Bill Bender

After cheating death as an infant, Michigan State's Khari Willis finds purpose beyond NFL

The life of NFL Draft prospect Khari Willis, a safety from Michigan State, almost ended after roughly six months. His reaching the NFL will be next in a line of what his family considers purpose-driven life events.

Bill Huber

Tommy Stevens' transfer portal entrance shows importance of grad transfer rule

Tommy Stevens has done everything right at Penn State. He deserves this option to enter the transfer portal and plan his future, regardless of whether it's a Nittany Lion.

Bill Bender

Notre Dame tabs female leprechaun

The symbolism of her selection as the first woman and woman of color to fill the leprechaun shoes is not lost on Lynette Wukie.

Bob Hille

SN Throwback with Ricky Williams: 'There is nothing wrong with me'

Just before the 1999 NFL Draft, Ricky Williams offered an essay that ran in SN's magazine. The RB prospect wanted NFL teams to look past his dreadlocks, pierced tongue, tattoos and rap-star agent, and to draft him for what he could do on the football field.

Sporting News

Alabama's defense may have been biggest winner from Tide's A-Day

The unit blanketed receivers, picked off Tua Tagovailoa and surrendered nothing on the ground. Those are all positive signs for a group that took a back seat to the offense in 2018.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Justin Fields eyes big picture after giving Ohio State a first look in spring game

Justin Fields showed big-time playmaking ability in the Buckeyes' annual scrimmage, but he still needs to make improvements before the 2019 season.

Bill Bender

Does Michigan State's new uniform feature Seattle Seahawks gloves? Yes.

There appears to be a Seahawks logo on the gloves featured with Michigan State's new uniforms for 2019.

Jordan Heck

Ex-Penn State prez ordered to jail

Graham Spanier was found guilty of child endangerment for his handling of a complaint against Sandusky, later convicted of child sex abuse.

Bob Hille

AAF, Apollos owe UCF big time

The AAF and Apollos owe UCF at least $350,000 for the three games played at Spectrum Stadium and the security provided for those games.

Gabrielle McMillen

Tennessee football 2019: Schedule, roster, recruiting and three questions for Volunteers

Sporting News previews Tennessee's schedule, roster, recruiting and storylines ahead of the 2019 college football season.

Zac Al-Khateeb

USC football 2019: Schedule, roster, recruiting and three questions for Trojans

Sporting News previews USC's schedule, roster, recruiting and storylines ahead of the 2019 college football season.

Scott Wolf

Nebraska football 2019: Schedule, roster, recruiting and three questions for Cornhuskers

Sporting News previews Nebraska's schedule, roster, recruiting and storylines ahead of the 2019 college football season.

Bill Bender

Texas A&M football 2019: Schedule, roster, recruiting and three questions for Aggies

Sporting News previews Texas A&M's schedule, roster, recruiting and storylines ahead of the 2019 college football season.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Penn State football 2019: Schedule, roster, recruiting and three questions for Nittany Lions

Sporting News previews Penn State's schedule, roster, recruiting and storylines ahead of the 2019 college football season.

Bill Bender

Michigan football 2019: Schedule, roster, recruiting and three questions for Wolverines

Sporting News previews Michigan's schedule, roster, recruiting and storylines ahead of the 2019 college football season.

Bill Bender

Florida football 2019: Schedule, roster, recruiting and three questions for Gators

Sporting News previews Florida's schedule, roster, recruiting and storylines ahead of the 2019 college football season.

Zac Al-Khateeb

LSU football 2019: Schedule, roster, recruiting and three questions for Tigers

Sporting News previews LSU's schedule, roster, recruiting and storylines ahead of the 2019 college football season.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Notre Dame football 2019: Schedule, roster, recruiting and three questions for Fighting Irish

Sporting News previews Notre Dame's schedule, roster, recruiting and storylines ahead of the 2019 college football season.

Bill Bender

Ohio State football 2019: Schedule, roster, recruiting and three questions for Buckeyes

Sporting News previews Ohio State's schedule, roster, recruiting and storylines ahead of the 2019 college football season.

Bill Bender

Texas football 2019: Schedule, roster, recruiting and three questions for Longhorns

Sporting News previews Texas' schedule, roster, recruiting and storylines ahead of the 2019 college football season.

John E. Hoover

Oklahoma football 2019: Schedule, roster, recruiting and three questions for Sooners

Sporting News previews Oklahoma's schedule, roster, recruiting and storylines ahead of the 2019 college football season.

John E. Hoover

Georgia football 2019: Schedule, roster, recruiting and three questions for Bulldogs

Sporting News previews Georgia's schedule, roster, recruiting and storylines ahead of the 2019 college football season.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Alabama football 2019: Schedule, roster, recruiting and three questions for Crimson Tide

Sporting News previews Alabama's schedule, roster, recruiting and storylines ahead of the 2019 college football season.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Clemson football 2019: Schedule, roster, recruiting and three questions for Tigers

Sporting News previews Clemson's schedule, roster, recruiting and storylines ahead of the 2019 college football season.

Bill Bender

Dolphins eye Tua Tagovailoa

Dolphins owner Stephen Ross reportedly likes the Alabama quarterback and the franchise has labeled him a "priority" in next April's draft.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NCAA's role in protecting student-athletes could be clouded by legal liability, among other factors

The NCAA faces several factors as it considers at least two proposals aimed at improving health and safety standards in college sports.

Dan Bernstein

College football's most intriguing spring games to watch in 2019

Whether it's Alabama's new coaching staff, Clemson's offensive firepower or high-profile QBs taking over for equally high-profile teams, SN has you covered on the best storylines to watch this spring.

Bill Bender

Early predictions for 2019 college football season

March Madness is right around the corner, but so is spring football. Sporting News makes its annual predictions, this time for the 2019 college football season.

Bill Bender

New NCAA targeting adjustments aimed in wrong direction

The NCAA's targeting rules were made with the best intentions, but proposed changes will only add more anger to college football's most controversial rule.

Bill Bender

2 Chainz advocates for NCAA to pay players on LeBron James-produced album

2 Chainz goes after college sports on his new track "NCAA," released on his album "Rap or Go to the League."

Jordan Heck

Braxton Burmeister to transfer from Oregon to Virginia Tech, join Hokies' QB group

Braxton Burmeister backed up Justin Herbert for two seasons in Eugene.

Tom Gatto

Murray: Telling the A's was tough

Kyler Murray said Saturday it was "obviously hard" telling the Athletics he would be committing to football.

Alexis Mansanarez

Alabama, West Virginia agree to football home-and-home in 2026-27

The Crimson Tide will play a true nonconference road game for the first time since 2011 when they travel to play the Mountaineers.

Thomas Schlarp

Alabama's Nick Saban 'going back to the well' with latest coaching staff

Alabama's latest coaching staff reflects what looks like a concerted effort by Nick Saban to get back to basics. How will that reflect in 2019?

Bill Bender

Oklahoma WR Brown headed to NFL

Brown had 75 receptions for 1,318 and 10 touchdowns this season for the Sooners, earning first-team All-Big 12 and AP All-America honors.

Bob Hille

Tebow told Murray to follow heart

"He loves two sports, and I can really relate to that," Tebow said. "He went with something that he's been really good at lately."

Alexis Mansanarez

Alabama names Steve Sarkisian as OC, announces new coaching staff

A mass exodus of Alabama coaches after the 2019 season has led to several new hires, which were announced on Friday.

Jacob Janower

Former Penn State wide receiver Juwan Johnson announces commitment to Oregon

Juwan Johnson, who caught 81 passes in his Nittany Lions career, says he will play for the Ducks as a graduate transfer.

Jacob Janower

MAC continues prioritizing mental health awareness with latest summit

The Mid-American Conference is continuing to promote awareness and discussions about mental health, evidenced by its mental health summit this week.

Bill Bender

NCAA considering improved accreditation requirements for strength and conditioning coaches

Brian Hainline, chief medical officer of the NCAA's Sports Science Institute, says the NCAA is considering bolstering accreditation standards for strength and conditioning coaches “in the next year or two.”

Dan Bernstein

Bengals ask to interview Grantham

Grantham reportedly is the Bengals' leading candidate to take over defensive coordinator duties.

Gabrielle McMillen

Dabo Swinney says Clemson may have given suspended players contaminated supplements

Three Clemson players suspended ahead of the 2018 College Football Playoff — including Dexter Lawrence — may have been given the banned substance by Clemson.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Justin Fields approved for immediate eligibility at Ohio State in 2019

Justin Fields, who transferred from Georgia, will be immediately eligible to play at Ohio State in 2019 after submitting a hardship waiver to the NCAA.

Bill Bender

Best bets — other than Bama or Clemson — to win national championship next

When it comes to college football, it's Alabama's and Clemson's world. But who are the next-most-likely teams to win a national championship? SN's take:

Bill Bender

Jim Harbaugh, Michigan must make Big Ten breakthrough with top-ranked class

Michigan's 2019 recruiting class is tops in the Big Ten, the first time that's happened since 2007. It needs to be a first step toward Jim Harbaugh's next breakthrough.

Bill Bender

Ohio State's Justin Fields, with transfer waiver, becomes college football's most intriguing QB

The combination Ryan Day and Mike Yurcich at Ohio State could make Justin Fields one of college football's most intriguing players in 2019 — if he plays.

Bill Bender

National Signing Day 2019: One big thing for each top-10 class

National Signing Day is pretty much finished, meaning the top-10 classes from the 2019 cycle have been cemented. One big thing from each top-10 class this year:

Bill Bender

College football National Signing Day tracker: Ranking best 2019 signings, classes

Follow along as Sporting News tracks the biggest signings in college football's National Signing Day.

Zac Lane

Texas, Texas A&M back among elite recruiters, especially in Lone Star State

Texas and Texas A&M's growing rivalry on the recruiting trail — especially in Texas — suggest these teams are building toward something special.

Bill Bender

Auburn players suggest Georgia paid off 5-star WR George Pickens after commitment flip

No one saw George Pickens switching his commitment from Auburn to Georgia on National Signing Day, and a pair of Tigers have some thoughts as to why it happened.

Jordan Heck

The best high school football player you ever saw: Sporting News makes its picks

Who was the best high school football player you ever saw? Sporting News staff give their insights, including on a player who was chosen No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft.

Bill Bender

National Signing Day 2019: Punter signs with Miami (Fla.) on Wednesday, Australia time

Louis Hedley gave himself and the Hurricanes some publicity by signing a letter of intent Down Under.

Tom Gatto

When is National Signing Day? Date, best classes, top uncommitted recruits to watch

Everything you need to know about college football's National Signing Day.

Dan Bernstein

Deondre Francois dismissed from Florida State after alleged domestic dispute, enters transfer portal

The school announced on Sunday the junior quarterback had been dismissed from the team by coach Willie Taggart.

Drew Nantais

Simmons not invited to combine

The NFL enforced a rule in 2016 that would not invite prospects found to have misdemeanor or felony convictions relating to violence.

Chelsea Howard

Lane Kiffin steps up recruiting with trip to maternity ward

Sometimes it takes being unconventional to win over in-state recruits.

Dan Bernstein

Maryland president Wallace Loh reverses retirement decision, will remain in charge until 2020

Wallace Loh initially planned to retire in June.

Dan Bernstein

Georgia's RB legacy still running strong with Todd Gurley, Sony Michel at Super Bowl 53

Todd Gurley and Sony Michel are repping the Bulldogs' storied running back legacy in Super Bowl 53.

Bill Bender

Nick Saban faces real challenges, but Alabama dynasty nowhere near over

Nick Saban has real challenges to face after suffering the worst defeat — on the biggest stage — of his Alabama tenure. But his dynasty isn't undone yet.

Bill Bender

Clemson tied for lead in first Capital One Cup standings

Clemson football won the national championship, and that landed them atop the first set of Capital One standings.

Bill Bender

Jon Gruden uses Raiders stickers

With Gruden holding three first-round picks in the upcoming NFL Draft, might one or more of these players end up with the Raiders?

Arthur Weinstein

NCAA considering guidelines to help prevent offseason workout deaths

At least 28 college football players have died during offseason conditioning sessions since 2000.

Dan Bernstein

Murray: NFL Draft's two-sport star

Kyler Murray's NFL Draft entry was controversial, but those close to him expect the diminutive two-sport star to thrive in a land of giants.

Nicholas McGee

Sporting News all-time College Football Players of the Year

Here are the all-time Sporting News Player of the Year winners.

Ken Bradley

Meet the first-year FBS coaches: How they'll fare in 2019 and beyond

There are 21 new coaches in the FBS, ranging from Mack Brown to Tyson Helton. Sporting News takes a closer look at how they'll fare in 2019 and beyond.

Bill Bender

Trevor Lawrence denies 'quote' about White House visit; Clemson says it was made up

The national champion quarterback flatly denied saying what was attributed to him on the internet after his team's meeting with President Donald Trump.

Tom Gatto

Group of 5 early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

Sporting News projects the 2019 season for the best Group of 5 teams. Can they close the widening gap with Power 5 teams?

Bill Bender

2019 early independents primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

Sporting News projects the 2019 season for the six FBS independent teams. That starts first and foremost with Notre Dame, but keep an eye on Army as well.

Bill Bender

2019 Pac-12 early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

Sporting News looks at the 2019 season for the Pac-12. Oregon is the early favorite in the Pac-12 North, but what will the South look like?

Scott Wolf

Fox Sports nearing deal to hire Urban Meyer as college football analyst, SN sources say

The network envisions Urban Meyer as the kind of big-time coaching name/TV talent who could potentially put its "Fox College Football Pregame" show on par with Kirk Herbstreit's "College GameDay" at ESPN.

Michael McCarthy

2019 Big 12 early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

Sporting News predicts the 2019 college football season in the Big 12. That starts with Oklahoma, but can Texas take down on the Sooners' run of dominance?

John E. Hoover

Clemson football players are down for Quavo's invite after White House visit

The Clemson football team needs to experience "how champs are supposed to be treated," according to Quavo. But would a visit violate NCAA rules?

Jordan Heck

Tate Martell's transfer to Miami shows what's right — and wrong — with QB shuffle

Tate Martell's transfer to Miami shows the back and forth with schools that a high-profile quarterback must go through for a chance to start.

Bill Bender

Jalen Hurts' transfer to Oklahoma sets up happy ending — for everybody

Jalen Hurts' transfer to Oklahoma sets up for a happy ending not only for him, but also for Oklahoma and even for Alabama.

Bill Bender

With Ryan Day, legendary Ohio State standards won't change in 2019

Ohio State is replacing Urban Meyer, one of the most successful coaches in program history. And yet, the future looks bright under new coach Ryan Day.

Bill Bender

2019 SEC early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

Sporting News previews the 2019 season in the SEC, including the biggest games. names and stories to watch. Can anyone upend Alabama at the top?

Bill Bender

19 early questions for college football's 2019 season

It's never too early to look ahead to next season — or to tackle the biggest topics that come with it.

Bill Bender

Jalen Hurts' name in NCAA transfer portal; transfer options for Alabama QB

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts has put his name in the NCAA transfer portal, per reports. If he does decide to leave Tuscaloosa, where would he transfer?

Bill Bender

College football's winners, losers from 2019 NFL Draft early entries

Sporting News breaks down college football's biggest winners and losers from the NFL's early draft declaration deadline.

Bill Bender

Tate Martell announces transfer from Ohio State to Miami

The dual-threat quarterback leaves Columbus not long after Georgia transfer Justin Fields joins the Buckeyes.

Tom Gatto

2019 Big Ten early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

Sporting News previews the Big Ten, including the biggest games, names and stories of the 2019 season.

Bill Bender

Donald Trump serves fast food by candlelight to Clemson during White House visit

Hamburgers and fries by candlelight. The Clemson football team dined on fast food served on silver platters during their visit to the White House on Monday evening.

Kyler Murray's dilemma doesn't have to be the choice of a lifetime

Oklahoma's Heisman-winning quarterback has the decision of a lifetime in choosing to go pro in football or baseball. What a choice.

John E. Hoover

'See you next year'? Five things that could prevent Alabama-Clemson V

Sporting News breaks downs all the reasons why Alabama-Clemson V won't happen in the 2019 College Football Playoff. It's not easy to do.

Bill Bender

2019 ACC early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

Sporting News projects the biggest teams, games and names to watch in the ACC during the 2019 college football season.

Bill Bender

Clemson will eat fast food when team visits White House

President Donald Trump will serve McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King and pizza to the national champion Clemson Tigers during the football team's scheduled visit on Monday evening.

Devin White declares for draft

The 6-1, 240-pound junior could be the first linebacker off the board, as he is projected to be a top-10 pick in April.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Bryce Love tore ACL

Love shared details of his injury "in an effort to be transparent for the pre-draft process."

Chelsea Howard

Oklahoma quarterback Austin Kendall exploring possible transfer, report says

After the news that Kyler Murray is not expected to return next season, his backup in 2018 may also not be back with the Sooners.

Jacob Janower

Alabama's Jonah Williams, Quinnen Williams, Josh Jacobs, Irv Smith declare for NFL Draft

Four Alabama players declared for the NFL Draft on Friday, and none is expected to wait very long to have their name called in April.

Jacob Janower

College football's best nonconference games to watch in 2019

Sporting News takes a look ahead at some of the biggest nonconference games to look for in the 2019 season. What game tops the list?

Bill Bender

Sporting News' final college football Power Rankings for 2018

Check out Sporting News' final college football Power Rankings for the 2018 season.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Ferrell declares for draft

Clelin Ferrell is viewed as a first-round talent, just as he was after the 2017 season.

Thomas Lott

Clemson crosses blue blood line for good, and that comes with new challenges

It's not "little old Clemson" anymore. Dabo Swinney's Tigers are firmly in the upper tier of college football, and that comes with a new set of challenges. they must face.

Bill Bender

Trevor Lawrence's brilliance against Alabama is only beginning of his Clemson legacy

The five-star freshman morphed into an out-of-this-world superstar against Alabama in the CFP championship game. It's just the start of his Clemson legacy.

Bill Bender

Alabama begins its next climb after Playoff tumble against Clemson

Tua Tagovailoa's postmortem of the Crimson Tide's 2018 season was succinct: "Good is not good enough." Nick Saban is sure to deliver a similar message when Alabama returns to the practice field.

Bill Bender

Clemson's historic beatdown of Alabama puts Playoff rivalry on different level

National champion Clemson scored a historic victory on Monday while administering a historic beatdown of Alabama.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Alabama vs. Clemson results: Score, highlights as Tigers dismantle Tide for College Football Playoff title

It wasn't shocking that Clemson beat Alabama, but the manner in which it did so Monday was a stunner. SN provided updates and highlights from the national championship game.

Jacob Janower

Alabama, Clemson early favorites to win College Football Playoff in 2019 season

The Westgate Las Vegas Superbook installs the 2018 CFP finalists as the early favorites to win the 2019 season title.

Tom Gatto

College football bowl schedule: Dates, times, TV for all 40 FBS bowls in 2018-19

A look at the 2018-19 college football bowl schedule leading up to the College Football Playoff championship game on Jan. 7.

D Nantais, Jacob...

More sequels than 'Rocky': Alabama-Clemson is stuff movies are made of

The Alabama-Clemson franchise has another sequel in the College Football Playoff championship game. How many more are in production?

Bill Bender

Alabama-Clemson fatigue a tired criticism that should be put to rest

The Alabama-Clemson fatigue factor has become a tiresome punchline that needs to be put to rest heading into Monday's game.

Bill Bender

Alabama vs. Clemson: Time, TV channel, prediction for College Football Playoff championship game

Alabama-Clemson IV is here, and Sporting News looks at the betting trends and offers a prediction for the College Football Playoff Championship game.

Bill Bender

Tua Tagovailoa vs. Trevor Lawrence biggest sell of CFP title game, and could be again

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa and Clemson's Trevor Lawrence could put on a show in the CFP title game on Monday. That might not be the last time we see them face off.

Bill Bender

Levi's Stadium complaints can be avoided by making CFP true national championship

The complaints lobbied against Levi's Stadium as host of the College Football Playoff could be avoided altogether in the future by making the championship a national event.

Mike DeCourcy

Alabama vs. Clemson predictions: SN experts pick a CFP national champion

Sporting News dishes out picks for the College Football Playoff championship game. Our panel likes Alabama, but it's not unanimous.

Bill Bender

Clemson's Trevor Lawrence wins FWAA Freshman of the Year Award

Trevor Lawrence, who has helped guide Clemson to a 14-0 record and berth in the CFP title game, won FWAA's Freshman of the Year Award.

Bill Bender

Iowa State RB Montgomery leaving

Projected among the top RBs eligible for this draft, Montgomery accounted for 3,507 combined yards over three seasons and scored 26 TDs.

Bob Hille

Josh Jacobs looks to live up to Alabama's championship game lineage

Josh Jacobs has become an instrumental piece of the Alabama offense, and he wants to continue the championship game dominance of his predecessors.

Bill Bender

Nick Saban, Dabo Swinney bring unmatched big-game success to Playoff stage

Nick Saban and Dabo Swinney are the two best big-game coaches in college football, and that's why they are in the CFP championship again.

Bill Bender

Bowl winners and losers: Alabama leads another SEC-heavy postseason

Alabama and the SEC dominated the bowl season again. Sporting News looks at the biggest winners and losers from bowl season.

Bill Bender

Texas legend Vince Young excited for Mack Brown's return to college football

Texas' Vince Young spoke about his former coach Mack Brown's return, and the Longhorns big Sugar Bowl victory.

Bill Bender

Oklahoma hires Ohio State's Alex Grinch as defensive coordinator

Grinch previously served as co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at Ohio State this past season.

Drew Nantais

Akeem Dent, 5-star CB, to enroll early at Florida State

The Seminoles secured their biggest recruit of the 2019 class with Akeem Dent, the No. 3 cornerback in the class.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Tim Brando calls CFP championship in Levi's Stadium 'money grab'

The Fox Sports commentator didn't mince words about the College Football Playoff championship game in Levi's Stadium between Alabama and Clemson.

Michael McCarthy

Jake Bentley returns for senior season at South Carolina

Jake Bentley has been the Gamecocks' starting quarterback since midway through his freshman season.

Tom Gatto

Holyfield will enter 2019 draft

Elijah Holyfield rushed for 1,018 yards and seven touchdowns for the Bulldogs in 2018.

Thomas Lott

Georgia trio decares for NFL Draft

Mecole Hardman Jr. caught 35 passes for 543 yards and seven touchdowns in 2018. Riley Ridley hauled in 43 passes for 559 yards and nine TDs.

Thomas Lott

UCF QB McKenzie Milton says Knights better than Florida, should play twice in Orlando

The comments were made after Florida's Peach Bowl victory over Michigan but before UCF's loss to LSU in the Fiesta Bowl.

Zac Al-Khateeb

College football bowl picks 2018-19: Predictions for all 40 postseason games

Sporting News makes its picks for all 40 bowls on the 2018-19 schedule, including the College Football Playoff championship game.

Bill Bender

West Virginia's nine best candidates to replace Dana Holgorsen

Dana Holgorsen is reportedly leaving West Virginia for Houston, which leaves room for several intriguing candidates in Morgantown.

Bill Bender

Georgia's Sugar Bowl dud comes with Playoff-era excuses that just don't fly

Georgia lost to Texas in the Sugar Bowl, something for which there is no excuse — no matter how many you try to use.

Bill Bender

Oklahoma WR Brown headed to NFL

Brown had 75 receptions for 1,318 and 10 touchdowns this season for the Sooners, earning first-team All-Big 12 and AP All-America honors.

Bob Hille

Haskins expected to declare

Haskins capped a superb 2018 season with a Rose Bowl victory over Washington on New Year’s Day.

Travis Durkee

UCF loss ends national title debate, but Group of 5 Playoff talk far from over

UCF's 25-game win streak is over, but the Knights pushed the Playoff envelope enough for other Group of 5 teams to follow suit.

Bill Bender

Tyler Trent, Purdue superfan, dies after battle with cancer

The Purdue super fan died on Tuesday after a recurring battle with cancer. His story helped inspire an outpouring of support in the fight against cancer.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Ohio State vs. Washington results: Urban Meyer gets one last win in Rose Bowl

Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates from the Rose Bowl, which features Big Ten champion Ohio State and Pac-12 champion Washington.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Urban Meyer's big-game legacy leaves biggest challenge for Ryan Day

Urban Meyer's final game went according to script, and now it's on Ryan Day to match that big-game success at Ohio State.

Bill Bender

LSU vs. UCF results: Tigers snap nation's longest win streak at Fiesta Bowl

No. 11 LSU defeats No. 8 UCF breaking their winning streak and giving the Knights their first loss of the season. Sporting News provided live updates and highlights.

Shanna McCarriston

Georgia vs. Texas results: Longhorns overpower Bulldogs in Sugar Bowl

The Longhorns overpowered the Bulldogs in the Sugar Bowl, in a meeting of college football heavyweights.

Dan Bernstein

Georgia's Playoff statement should have come during SEC championship, not after

Kirby Smart tried his best to politick for Georgia after the SEC championship game loss to Alabama. That statement should have come in the form of a win.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Pac-12 football 2018-19: Weekly schedule, results, scores and TV streams in Canada

It's bowl season! The Pac-12 is headed to seven bowl games.

Jackie Spiegel

Alabama-Clemson IV sets College Football Playoff standard expansion can't fix

Alabama and Clemson are back in the championship games, and the truth is these are the two best teams in college football, like it or not.

Bill Bender

Georgia vs. Texas: Sugar Bowl time, TV channel, preview, predictions

Texas and Georgia meet in a battle of blue bloods in the Sugar Bowl. Can the Horns slow the Bulldogs' ground attack?

Bill Bender

How will Notre Dame respond after blowout Playoff loss to Clemson?

Notre Dame lost on the big stage again, this time a 30-3 blowout against Clemson. How will the Irish recover this time under coach Brian Kelly?

Bill Bender

New Year's Six bowl games: TV channels, times, matchups and how to watch

Here is the full schedule and where to watch all of the New Year's Six games.

Alyssa Sconzo

Miami LBs Shaq Quarterman, Mike Pinckney, Zach McCloud returning for senior season

Some good news for Miami's defense: Three junior linebackers, including Shaq Quarterman, are returning for one more year.

Zac Al-Khateeb

UCF vs. LSU: Fiesta Bowl time, TV channel, preview, prediction

UCF meets LSU in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 1. Can the Knights extend the nation's longest winning streak to 26 games against the Tigers?

Bill Bender

Ohio State vs. Washington: Rose Bowl time, TV channel, preview, prediction

Sporting News breaks down the Rose Bowl matchup between Ohio State and Washington, the final game for Urban Meyer before his retirement.

Bill Bender

Why Mark Richt leaving Miami now makes sense, and six replacements for Hurricanes

Miami coach Mark Richt retired on Sunday. Here are six ideal replacement candidates for the Hurricanes.

Bill Bender

Daniel Jones declares

Jones could very well be one of the first two quarterbacks selected along with Ohio State’s Dwayne Haskins, who hasn’t yet declared.

Travis Durkee

College Football Playoff schedule: TV channel, times for semifinals, national championship game

Get all the information you need for the College Football Playoff semifinals and national championship game.

Dan Bernstein

Major Applewhite fired at Houston

Applewhite's tenure as head coach of the Cougars could be coming to an end, according to multiple reports.

Drew Nantais

Taylor declares for draft

Taylor made the announcement after Florida routed Michigan in the Peach Bowl.

Gabrielle McMillen

Tua Tagovailoa too much for Oklahoma, but Kyler Murray proves Heisman worth

Both quarterbacks deliver in their much-hyped Orange Bowl duel. Alabama's sophomore sensation gets the win but OU's junior star shows why he deserved college football's top individual honor.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Clemson's Trevor Lawrence shows Playoff stage might not be big enough

The true freshman quarterback changed the complexion of the Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame with his arm, and it led to a blowout.

Bill Bender

Alabama vs. Oklahoma results: Crimson Tide outpace Sooners in Orange Bowl

Alabama cruises to a 45-34 Orange Bowl victory. Sporting News recaps the win, which sends the Crimson Tide to the national championship game for the fourth consecutive year.

Dan Bernstein

Michigan's Peach Bowl loss latest predictable flop under Jim Harbaugh

Michigan imploded again on the top-10 stage, and that won't change unless Jim Harbaugh changes the offense once and for all.

Bill Bender

'Freak athlete' Xavier Thomas has only scratched the surface at Clemson

For all his tangible and intangible skills, Clemson defensive end Xavier Thomas is an incomplete product — bad news for offenses that have to defend him in 2019.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Alabama beats Oklahoma at its own game, and looks angry doing it

Alabama reached another College Football Playoff championship game in a chippy victory against Oklahoma. A big start made that possible.

Bill Bender

Oklahoma, for all its success, still hasn't turned College Football Playoff corner

Oklahoma is the undisputed king of the Big 12, but that hasn't meant much in three College Football Playoff berths.

John E. Hoover

Clemson vs. Notre Dame results: Tigers romp in Cotton Bowl, head to national title again

No. 2 Clemson took on No. 3 Notre Dame in the 2018 Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 28. SN provided live updates, scores and highlights from the game.

Shanna McCarriston

Florida vs. Michigan results: Score, highlights from Florida's dominant Peach Bowl win

The Gators throttled the Wolverines in Atlanta on Saturday. Sporting News provided live updates and highlights from the game.

Drew Nantais

LSU LB Devin White says UCF's 'embarrassing' 2017 title claim is 'media stunt'

White, the 2018 Butkus Award winner, respects the Knights' 25-game win streak. But he doesn't respect what he calls an embarrassing national title claim.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Sooners coach staying put

Forget it, Browns fans: Baker Mayfield's college coach, Lincoln Riley, reiterates he's not leaving Oklahoma any time soon.

Bill Marx

Alabama vs. Oklahoma: Orange Bowl semifinal time, TV channel, preview, prediction

Alabama takes on Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl. Sporting News looks at the betting trends and predicts a winner.

Bill Bender

Clemson vs. Notre Dame: Cotton Bowl semifinal time, TV channel, preview, prediction

Clemson takes on Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl Classic. Sporting News looks at the betting trends and predicts a winner.

Bill Bender

Notre Dame, pushed to background of Playoff teams, has chance at historic win

It seems the Playoff storylines surround Alabama, Clemson and Oklahoma. But the Fighting Irish have a chance to pull off a historic upset against the Tigers.

Bill Bender

Tua Tagovailoa vs. Kyler Murray has makings of all-time classic QB duel

The quarterback duel between Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa and Oklahoma's Kyler Murray draws similarities to some of college football's best individual matchups.

Bill Bender

Lincoln Riley's Oklahoma success isn't just being 'smarter than everybody else'

Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley is more than just an offensive savant. He's a master communicator. That's why the OU's offense has been so unstoppable.

John E. Hoover

Auburn's Music City blowout against Purdue must carry into 2019

Auburn routed Purdue 63-14 in the Music City Bowl with Gus Malzahn calling the plays. How will that carry over into the 2019 season?

Bill Bender

College Football Playoff picks: SN likes Alabama big, Clemson a little closer

Sporting News' staff makes their picks for the College Football Playoff semifinals between Notre Dame and Clemson and Alabama and Oklahoma.

Bill Bender

Michigan vs. Florida: Peach Bowl preview, betting trends, prediction

Michigan and Florida are familiar foes, and they will meet for the third time in four years in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Dec. 29.

Bill Bender

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