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The questions about the way Ed Orgeron talks, looks or acts are gone. After LSU secured its perfect season with a national championship over Clemson, there is only one question: Did he just coach the greatest team in college football history?

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The heretofore undefeated quarterback must now face an unfamiliar challenge. How he responds could determine his and Clemson's trajectory moving forward.

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Sporting News ranks the top nonconference September games of the 2020 college football season.

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LSU won the College Football Playoff championship in impressive fashion. What we learned from the dominant win over Clemson:

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Joe Burrow was the perfect quarterback to lead LSU — and at the perfect time, too.

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Joe Burrow completed one of the single greatest seasons in college football history. A look at some of the absurd records he broke in 2019:

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Star quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence and Joe Burrow clash in the CFP championship game. Which one has the edge, however slight?

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LSU and Clemson meet in the College Football Playoff championship, and these five storylines will be decided as a result.

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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has no plans to sit out his junior year, and that is the right decision for the future No. 1 pick.

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Clemson has a chance to win 30 straight games, which would put Dabo Swinney's program in an elite class of all-time dynasties.

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Here's everything to know about betting on LSU vs. Clemson, including updated odds, trends and our expert's prediction for the 2020 College Football Playoff championship game.

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The Georgia legend added more honors as part of college football's 150th anniversary celebration Monday.

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LSU's Ed Orgeron isn't just on the cusp of winning a national championship. He's everything Louisiana could ask for in a coach.

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Bill Hancock defended the four-team playoff, which produced a second straight matchup between unbeaten teams. Fair or unfair?

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Mike Leach will finally get his chance to coach in the SEC at Mississippi State. Here are the reasons we're excited.

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Sporting News' staff reveals their picks for the College Football Playoff championship game between Clemson and LSU.

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Seattle and Green Bay have a memorable playoff history that will culminate Sunday with a trip to the NFC championship game on the line.

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Sporting News looks at the biggest winners and losers from the 2019-20 bowl season. It starts, as usual, with the SEC.

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Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa chose over the NFL over his senior season, which caps an amazing career arc that will stand the test of time.

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Should Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa stay at Alabama for one more season or turn pro, gambling that potential outweighs injury concerns in the 2020 NFL Draft? There are pros and cons to each side of the decision.

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The 12 quarterbacks in the NFL's 2020 playoff field are separated by two decades. From a six-time Super Bowl champion to the seven QBs without a playoff win, each has something to prove.

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Alabama faces several questions after an 11-2 season in which it missed the College Football Playoff for the first time. We look at five factors heading into 2020:

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Oregon's Rose Bowl victory is just the start of what should be bigger stages under Mario Cristobal. The Ducks are moving up.

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Alabama beat Michigan 35-16 in the Citrus Bowl, and Jim Harbaugh's program is still only halfway there heading into a pivotal 2020.

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Tim Tebow knows first-hand what it's like to be the underdog in a championship game. He understands Dabo Swinney's motivation with Clemson.

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Clemson defeated Ohio State in a Fiesta Bowl thriller. Here are three key takeaways from the College Football Playoff semifinal game.

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A few bad calls aren't the only reason Ohio State fell short in the Fiesta Bowl. The Buckeyes had their chances to beat the Tigers.

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Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith made his feelings clear about a controversial call in Saturday's Fiesta Bowl loss to Clemson.

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LSU routed Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl on Saturday, the Sooners' third straight loss to an SEC school in the College Football Playoff.

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Joe Burrow's season for LSU was a record-setter. For that, he is the Sporting News Player of the Year for college football in 2019.

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Oklahoma and LSU meet for the first time since the 2004 BCS championship game. Who advances to the College Football Playoff championship?

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Ohio State and Clemson meet in a College Football Playoff semifinal rematch from 2016. Will the Buckeyes flip the script on the Tigers?

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Miami was shut out by Louisiana Tech in the Independence Bowl. Find out what Manny Diaz must fix first before 2020.

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Sam Howell broke the record for most touchdown passes for a true freshman, but that's not the record the Tar Heels quarterback watches.

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If the coach decides to take a job in the NFL, he should look at Dallas, Cleveland and Washington as potential landing spots.

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From the coach to the QB to the star players to management, the blame for Cleveland's disastrous season is shared by many. Here is what needs to change for the Browns to actually compete in 2020.

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Sporting News looks at the biggest winners from college football's early signing period. The rich certainly got richer, but there were a few surprises.

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Sporting News looks at the top 10 recruiting classes for 2020, including one big takeaway from each program's haul.

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Oklahoma suspended three players ahead of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, according to multiple reports.

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Maryland coach Mike Locksley landed five-star receiver Rakim Jarrett.

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Much like the decade itself, this list is dominated by Nick Saban's Alabama machine.

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Nine quarterbacks won the Heisman Trophy this decade, and Clemson’s Deshaun Watson was not one of them. Watson, however, led the transformation of a rising ACC program into a national championship superstar.

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Your Sporting News 2019 college football All-Americans:

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The question is not whether Joe Burrow will win the 2019 Heisman Trophy; it's whether the LSU quarterback will set the record for the biggest landslide in voting history.

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Throughout the years, there have been several instances where we’re still not quite sure the Heisman Trophy voters got it right. Who should’ve won the award instead?

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Sporting News looks at the cases for and against LSU, Ohio State, Oklahoma and Clemson.

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Where is your school headed? Sporting News tracks the accepted bids for all 40 college football postseason games here.

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What the College Football Playoff can learn from the NFL

The College Football Playoff caught a break this year, but the biggest problem with the four-team model persists. Here is what the CFP can take from the NFL.

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Memphis earned the Group of 5 bid out of the New Year's Day Six. More on the Tigers' matchup with Penn State in the Cotton Bowl.

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Oregon takes on Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl. Here is all you need to know about the classic Pac-12 vs. Big Ten matchup.

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The College Football Playoff features high-scoring offense, transfer quarterbacks and the widening of the gap between the best teams in college football and everyone else.

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Sporting News takes a look at the College Football Playoff picture before Sunday's pairings are unveiled.

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Sporting News' final bowl projections are here before the College Football Playoff rankings are unveiled Sunday.

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The only drama in tomorrow's pairings will be the top spot. Which one of the three unbeatens deserves it most?

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Urban Meyer to the Cowboys? It's not as wild as you think when you consider Jerry Jones' track record hiring hyper-successful college coaches, and Meyer has nothing left to prove at the collegiate ranks.

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Joe Burrow clinched the SEC championship for LSU with what will be considered a legendary performance. The show rolls on to the Playoff.

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Here's everything to know about betting on Clemson vs. Virginia, including updated odds, trends and our expert's prediction for the 2019 ACC championship game.

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Here's everything to know about betting on Ohio State vs. Wisconsin, including updated odds, trends and our expert's prediction for the 2019 Big Ten championship game.

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Sporting News looks at all the possible scenarios for the College Football Playoff rankings heading into conference championship weekend.

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Sporting News wraps up the regular season with picks against the spread for all 10 conference championship games.

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Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa has not made a decision about his NFL future. Did he tip his hand in a press conference Thursday?

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Sporting News makes five predictions for conference championship weekend. Who will win the audition between Utah and Oklahoma?

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The conference championship model is always under criticism, but fixing three issues would lead to the perfect College Football Playoff.

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From the Pac-12 start to the Big Ten finish, Sporting News previews the 10 conference championship games, including start times, TV channels and a reason to watch every game.

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Sporting News' bowl projections are here in time for championship weekend. Who will take the last spot?

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In order to avoid getting fired, Kitchens needs to lead Cleveland to a few respectable wins over the next month and rebuild some momentum going into next season.

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Chris Petersen, one of the most successful coaches in the FBS, resigned at Washington. What does that mean for the Huskies?

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Sporting News takes a look at the College Football Playoff picture heading into conference championship weekend.

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Ohio State is the team to beat in the Big Ten. Rival Michigan learned that again — the hard way.

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The Wolverines face a four-pronged question on how to finally close the gap on Ohio State. They remain as vexing as ever after the loss to the Buckeyes on Saturday.

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Alabama lost 48-45 to Auburn in the Iron Bowl. Here is how the absence of the Crimson Tide impacts the College Football Playoff picture.

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If and when it lands the top pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Cincinnati's choice between the Ohio State pass-rusher and the LSU quarterback should be easy.

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Sporting News makes its picks for every top-25 game in Week 13, including The Game, the Iron Bowl and more.

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Will Alabama win the Iron Bowl, and win it by enough to impress the College Football Playoff committee? Sporting News previews the matchup with Auburn.

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Ohio State looks to complete a perfect season this weekend, but they will have to do it at Michigan. Sporting News takes a closer look at The Game.

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Ryan Day and Jim Harbaugh are both trying to get their first victory in The Game on Saturday. Which coach faces more pressure to get that done?

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Sporting News presents our penultimate entry celebrating 150 years of college football by ranking its top 10 rivalries of all time.

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College Football Playoff updated rankings

What teams comprise the top four in the fourth set of College Football Playoff rankings? Looking at which teams have the inside track to the 2019 Playoff.

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Ohio State retook the No. 1 spot in the College Football Playoff rankings, but the debate between the teams is far from over.

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Most fans of 'The Game' wouldn't give the other side of this rivalry the time of day. Who would give a kidney?

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If Georgia and Utah lose, the final Playoff argument could come down to Oklahoma and Alabama. Kirk Herbstreit sizes their arguments up.

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Sporting News' Week 13 bowl projections are in ahead of the second College Football Playoff rankings. Which one loss team is in?

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What are the best storylines heading into Rivalry Week? Sporting News looks at six games worth staying on the couch for.

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Chase Young is putting up a Heisman-caliber season for Ohio State, and voters should take notice.

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Penn State challenged Ohio State in the third quarter like no team had all season. The Buckeyes handled the adversity well, and at the perfect time of the season.

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Arizona State shocked No. 6 Oregon in an upset Saturday. That's good news for three teams looking for the last Playoff spot.

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Ohio State-Penn State is the big matchup in Week 13, and there are Heisman implications. Get that and more in our primer.

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Everything you need to know ahead of the top-10 battle between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 9 Penn State, including odds, betting trends and predictions.

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Sporting News makes its picks for every top-25 game in Week 13, including the Penn State-Ohio State showdown in Columbus.

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Frank Solich has used the same time-tested approach throughout a coaching career that has lasted for more than half a century.

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Oklahoma moved up just one spot after beating Baylor in Week 12. Should the Sooners be ranked higher than No. 9?

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Sporting News continues its series celebrating 150 years of college football with our latest entry: The top 10 college football players of all time.

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Georgia running back Herschel Walker is Sporting News' top college football player of all time.

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Sporting News takes a look at the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 13 of the season.

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Sporting News' Week 13 bowl projections are in ahead of the second College Football Playoff rankings. Which one loss team is in?

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Can Mac Jones pull a Cardale Jones-like run for Alabama? We look at the case for (and against) the backup quarterback.

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Minnesota suffered its first loss of the season at Iowa on Saturday. Here is how that impacts the Big Ten and College Football Playoff picture.

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The Bulldogs picked up another quality victory and ensured they will stay atop the group of one-loss teams in the next College Football Playoff committee rankings.

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Michigan owns the Paul Bunyan Trophy again, and both programs appear headed in two very different directions.

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Michigan-Michigan State isn't just an in-state rivalry. The bad blood makes it the nastiest rivalry in the Big Ten, and perhaps the FBS.

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Oklahoma and Baylor meet in a primetime showdown on ABC on Saturday. Sporting News preview the matchup.

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Auburn and Georgia meet Saturday in the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry. Sporting News has a preview with a prediction for the big game.

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Sporting News makes its picks for all the Week 12 games, including five matchup against ranked teams.

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Myles Garrett's actions that ignited the Browns vs. Steelers brawl were the manifestation of a mindset that has infected the AFC North for years. It's time for a change.

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Baker Mayfield, Mike Tomlin and other reacted to Myles Garrett's actions at the end of Thursday's Browns-Steelers game.

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Sporting News looks at the Week 12 schedule. The Heisman race seems almost over, but does Jalen Hurts have a chance to finish second?

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Comment: NFL needs to come down hard on Garrett so Browns get the message

The league can send a powerful message by saying that Myles Garrett can't play again in 2019 after what he did to Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph.

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Georgia is ranked ahead of Alabama at No. 4 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. What does that mean for the Crimson Tide moving forward?

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Alabama will likely be ranked No. 4 in tonight's College Football Playoff rankings. Who can squeeze the Crimson Tide out of the last spot?

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Sporting News' Week 12 bowl projections are in ahead of the second College Football Playoff rankings. Oregon is in — for now.

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Charles Rogers died on Monday, leaving a legacy as a pioneering, game-breaking receiver at the college level.

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Sporting News examines the impact of LSU's blowout victory against Alabama in the "Game of the Century" on Saturday.

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Chase Young was suspended on Friday, and the pending NCAA ruling has the potential to impact the Big Ten, College Football Playoff and Heisman races at once.

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No. 13 Minnesota upset No. 5 Penn State on Saturday, an upset that throws off the Big Ten and College Football Playoff picture.

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Arkansas fired Chad Morris on Sunday, and it's on the Razorbacks to reel in the best candidate for the job.

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Sporting News takes a closer look at the biggest hurdle remaining for each of the 11 remaining Playoff contenders.

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LSU beat Alabama 46-41 in a SEC West thriller. Will we see a rematch in the College Football Playoff semifinals?

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Sporting News takes a look at the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 12 of the season.

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Sporting News' picks agains the spread for every Week 11 game involving a top-25 team

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LSU and Alabama meet in the "Game of the Century" on Saturday. We predict the winner of the No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup.

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Penn State and Minnesota meet in a battle of unbeatens in Week 11. Here are the trends to watch and a prediction.

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Sporting News breaks down the Week 11 action, which is more than just the No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown between LSU and Alabama.

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Ohio State's Chase Young is suspended indefinitely, which will put a damper on the defensive end's Heisman Trophy campaign.

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Ohio State and Georgia scheduled a home-and-home for 2030-31. Here is why we need to see more of that between the Big Ten and SEC.

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LSU vs. Alabama is a "Game of the Century," and we'll take that all day long over a Game 7 situation.

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College football marked its 150th anniversary with the help of the Mid-American Conference.

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What teams comprise the top four in the first set of College Football Playoff rankings? Looking at which teams have the inside track to the 2019 Playoff:

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LSU and Alabama play in a regular-season 'Game of the Century,' but the last five winners failed to win it all. Will that change this time?

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Sporting News continues its series celebrating 150 years of college football with our latest entry: The top 10 impactful games in its history.

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The College Football Playoff committee got it right with its first set of rankings. Will they keep that up throughout the whole process?

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The Willie Taggart era is over in Tallahassee after fewer than two seasons. Who could the Seminoles go after to replace him in Tallahassee?

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Lane Kiffin reportedly has shown interest in the newly opened Florida State job. Here is why that makes sense for both sides.

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The first College Football Playoff rankings will be unveiled on Tuesday. Here are the five arguments that could take off as a result.

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President Donald Trump reportedly could be on hand for the "Game of the Century" between No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 LSU.

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Sporting News ranks 23 regular-season "Game of the Century" chapters in college football history ahead of No. 1 LSU at No. 2 Alabama.

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Sporting News' Week 11 bowl projections are in ahead of the first College Football Playoff rankings and the No. 1 vs. No. 2 Alabama-LSU matchup.

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Florida State, Nebraska and Tennessee are nowhere near their 90s heyday. Can those second-year rebuilds work.

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Enough is enough for Freddie Kitchens' Browns

Kitchens will be a one-and-done coach (or less) in Cleveland if he can't get more out of this talented team.

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Alabama and LSU play in what should be a No. 1-vs.-No. 2 SEC showdown. So, who should the other Playoff contenders root for?

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Sporting News takes a look at the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 11 of the season.

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Georgia beat Florida 24-17 in a huge SEC showdown, and the Bulldogs did that with a clutch performance from Jake Fromm.

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USC went outside the family to hire Cincinnati athletic director Mike Bohn. How does that impact a potential run at Urban Meyer?

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Florida and Georgia meet in a huge SEC East showdown on Saturday. Here is a betting preview and prediction for Saturday's game:

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Sporting News sizes up Week 10. Can Trevor Lawrence make a late run at the Heisman Trophy?

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Sporting News' Week 10 picks against the spread for every game involving a top-25 team.

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The Arizona Cardinals' coach is not the youngest in the NFL, but he is close. Here is all you need to know about Kliff Kingsbury, including his age, contract information and more.

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Sporting News looks at the 10 best games remaining on the regular-season schedule. What comes after LSU vs. Alabama?

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Oregon's Justin Herbert and Ohio State's Jordan Fuller are among the William V. Campbell Trophy finalists.

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Sporting News breaks down the College Football Playoff path for the 13 Power 5 teams with one loss or fewer.

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Sporting News' Week 10 bowl projections are in, and they feature an SEC West doubleheader with Alabama and LSU in the Playoff.

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Ohio State has three viable Heisman Trophy candidates heading into November. Kirk Herbstreit presents an interesting argument for which one is best.

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Cleveland is 2-5 but not yet dead in the AFC North. Here are four reasons why the Browns can still make the postseason run they expected this year.

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Sporting News looks at the biggest question for each Power 5 conference heading into the final month of the season.

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Sporting News takes a look at the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 10 of the season.

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The Wolverines scored a much-needed victory over Notre Dame — one that could be the potential turning point for Michigan.

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LSU has earned its spot in the "Game of the Century" after its tough win over Auburn. More importantly, it set itself up in prime Playoff position going forward.

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Week 9 features three ranked matchups, a chance for J.K. Dobbins to make a Heisman run and another top-10 test for Gus Malzahn. SN previews the weekend.

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LSU is looking to win its third game against a top-10 opponent. Will Auburn pull the upset in Death Valley?

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Wisconsin and Ohio State meet in a Big Ten showdown with a conference championship backdrop. Sporting News gives you the trends with a prediction.

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Notre Dame meets Michigan under the lights at the Big House on Saturday. Sporting News picks the winner in our preview.

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What is the schedule for the College Football Playoff rankings? Sporting News answers those FAQs here.

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Sporting News' picks against the spread for every top-25 matchup in college football's Week 9 slate.

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Michigan will play its eight home game at night on Saturday. Here's look at the brief history of night games at the Big House, and why the Wolverines don't play in prime time more often.

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We look at the six potential ripple effects of Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's ankle injury, ranging from this week to the College Football Playoff.

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Michigan-ND rivalry: The 10 best games

Notre Dame and Michigan will play for the 42nd time Saturday and the two teams have plenty of memorable moments, from Desmond Howard's "Catch" to Rocket Ismail's two kickoff returns in 1989. SN's Bill Bender looks at the 10 best.

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This New England defense is on pace to challenge multiple single-season NFL records. Here are the most impressive.

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Sporting News' Week 9 bowl projections are in, and a championship game between Alabama and Ohio State is taking shape.

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Sporting News tracked every notable pick made during the XFL Draft. Here are the full results.

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Which one-loss team has the best chance at remaining — or getting back — in the College Football Playoff mix? Sporting News' rankings:

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Sporting News takes a look at the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 9 of the season.

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Harbaugh and the Wolverines continue to flop against elite teams. Through all the failures, one glaring issue has been plain to see.

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Wisconsin lost to Illinois, which will have ripple effects on both the Big Ten and College Football Playoff race.

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The Sooner Schooner, Oklahoma's horse-drawn wagon, crashed during Saturday's game against West Virginia.

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Is Clemson just like Florida State in 2014? The comparisons between Trevor Lawrence and Jameis Winston should not land that much.

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Can Michigan withstand a "White Out" at Penn State in a pivotal Big Ten East showdown? Sporting News previews the matchup.

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Is Oregon a worthy Playoff contender? Sporting News previews the upcoming Pac-12 matchup with the Huskies.

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The Third Saturday in October hasn't been close the last three seasons. Can Tennessee make it a four-quarter game against Alabama?

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Sporting News' Week 8 picks against the spread for every game involving a top-25 team.

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Sporting News get you ready for Week 8 with a look at Tua Tagovailoa's Heisman run, Michigan-Penn State and the exact number of contenders left.

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Which XFL team will be the most fun to watch?

Which XFL team will be the most fun to watch? When it comes to entertainment value, not all rosters were created equal.

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Sporting News unveils the 2019 midseason college football All-America team, headlined by LSU's Joe Burrow and Ohio State's Chase Young.

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"Little Giants" turns 25 today. We look back at the legendary film and the pee-wee football showdown between the Cowboys and Giants.

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Sporting News' Week 8 bowl projections saw a little movement, and Baylor and North Carolina each have joined the New Year's Day 6 discussion.

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It was a telling week of college football, one that sets up these major storylines in the back half of the season:

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It's a race to last place for the tanking Dolphins and dysfunctional Redskins. Before their interests collide in Week 6 (somebody has to win), let's take a look at which franchise has a bleaker present and future.

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Magic Johnson and Larry Bird made their NBA debuts 40 years ago. Sporting News remembers the moments from those games that live on today.

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Sporting News previews the rivalry matchup between Notre Dame and USC. Can the Trojans pull the upset in South Bend?

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