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NCAA to change transfer guidelines

The updated policy requires “documented extenuating, extraordinary and mitigating circumstances outside of the student-athlete’s control."

Travis Durkee

UConn closer to Big East return

As UConn football faces uncertainty, the American Athletic Conference appears leaning toward not adding another 12th member.

Bob Hille

UConn's football options: Does dropping sport make sense with Big East move?

As UConn moves back to the Big East, the uncomfortable question about its football program needs to be addressed.

Bill Bender

NCAA could ban California schools

NCAA President Mark Emmert warned that a proposal to pay athletes for use of their name and likeness "would have a negative impact."

Arthur Weinstein

Pinkel being treated for cancer

"You keep battling it. I'm going to battle it," said Pinkel, who was first diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in May of 2015.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Lincoln Riley's OU contract details

Riley, who will make $6 million this season with a $150,000 annual bump, said money hasn’t changed him or his family.

Travis Durkee

UConn on verge of return to Big East, per reports; football future uncertain

Several reports have indicated that UConn will become a full member in the Big East for all sports that it sponsors. Football is not one of them.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Georgia drops Jeremiah Holloman

The 6-2 Holloman caught 24 passed for 418 yards with five touchdowns last season and was the leading receiver among returning players.

Arthur Weinstein

College football's toughest places to play for 2019, from Death Valley (again) to the Horseshoe

Sporting News takes a look at the toughest places to play in college football, ranging from the big stadiums to the small traps.

Bill Bender

Baker Mayfield rips Sam Ehlinger, Texas title talk

The former Oklahoma quarterback is back to his mercurial ways, this time taking aim at Texas and Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger.

Zac Al-Khateeb

GSU football player shot

Darrell Clark, a rising senior wide receiver for the Tigers, is believed to be in "stable" condition after having surgery.

Chelsea Howard

Baker Mayfield slams Texas QB

Mayfield was asked Wednesday about early rumblings that Texas could contend for a national championship this season, and didn't hold back.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Ranking college sports' top football/basketball coaching combos

Sporting News ranks the top football/basketball coaching duos in college sports, ranging from Louisville to Georgia, Notre Dame to Duke. Who's No. 1?

Vinnie Iyer

Herm Edwards to teach at ASU

The former ESPN analyst has been named a professor of practice at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Marc Lancaster

Ranking Big Ten coaches for 2019: Jim Harbaugh is No. 1, at least for a year

Michigan's Jim Harbaugh is the No. 1 coach in our Big Ten rankings, and he must prove it once and for all against Ohio State in 2019.

Bill Bender

Ranking Big 12 coaches for 2019: Lincoln Riley, Tom Herman add new layer to OU-Texas rivalry

The Big 12 coach rankings are here, and it starts with Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley and Texas' Tom Herman. Let the Red River fun continue.

Bill Bender

Ranking ACC football coaches for 2019: Mack Brown joins field chasing Dabo Swinney

North Carolina's Mack Brown is back in the FBS, and he's among the ACC coaches still chasing Clemson's Dabo Swinney. A look at our coach rankings.

Bill Bender

Ranking Pac-12 football coaches for 2019: USC's Clay Helton slips to crowded middle

Sporting News ranks the Pac-12 coaches for 2019. USC's Clay Helton enters a challenging year looking to climb back up the rankings.

Bill Bender

Ranking SEC coaches for 2019: Finding right spot for Auburn's Gus Malzahn isn't easy

The SEC coach rankings for 2019 are here. Where does Auburn coach Gus Malzahn belong in a crowded field?

Bill Bender

College football 2019 coach rankings: Nick Saban still No. 1, but Dabo Swinney closing gap

Sporting News ranks the FBS coaches from 1-130, and that starts as usual with Alabama's Nick Saban and Clemson's Dabo Swinney. Who's No. 3?

Bill Bender

Clemson's Dabo Swinney explains why he's 'Osama Bin Dabo' when recruiting in Alabama

Dabo used some interesting terminology when discussing recruiting in his home state of Alabama.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Joiner charged with murder

Joiner's wife was murdered on Valentine's Day in 2016. Three years later, police arrested Joiner on second-degree murder charges.

Gabrielle McMillen

Eric Patterson shot, killed

Patterson's roommate said he heard a commotion in his living room and found Patterson on his back after being shot.

Gabrielle McMillen

Miami lands Jalen Rivers

The tackle, who is the No. 15 OT prospect for 2020, picked Miami over Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Florida State.

Gabrielle McMillen

Nick Saban on retirement odds: 'I don’t know what Vegas knows that I don’t know'

Alabama coach Nick Saban, who recently had a hip replacement, said he has no plans of retiring.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Feds looking into Haden in scandal

Investigators are questioning ties Haden had with William Singer, who was the alleged organizer of the cheating scheme.

Chelsea Howard

Breaking the Alabama-Clemson monopoly: Sizing up Texas A&M's chances

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher is building something special in College Station. Are the Aggies ready to take down either Clemson or Alabama this year?

Bill Bender

Big Ten's Kevin Warren knows importance of being first African-American in his role

Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren knows the importance of this latest "first" in the world of sports.

Mike DeCourcy

Brown has surgery done by player

Dr. Michael Bolognesi, who played defensive back for Brown from 1989 to 1993, performed the surgery on the 67-year-old coach.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Big Ten hires new commissioner

Warren, 55, will succeed Jim Delany, becoming only the sixth commissioner in Big Ten history.

Bob Hille

Breaking the Alabama-Clemson monopoly: Sizing up Michigan's chances

Michigan is on the short list of teams that can break up Alabama and Clemson's Playoff monopoly. We size up the Wolverines' chances.

Bill Bender

Can Oklahoma break up the Alabama-Clemson monopoly?

Oklahoma is on the short list of teams that can break up the Alabama-Clemson monopoly in college football. Here we size up the Sooners' chances.

Bill Bender

Michigan's Evans won't play in 2019

It was reported in February that Evans was no longer a member of the team, though he tweeted that he was dealing with "academic issues."

Kirstie Chiappelli

McCoy back to USC?

The five-star receiver — who would be the highest-rated prospect of both USC's and Texas' 2019 class — has entered the transfer portal for the second time in five months.

Zac Al-Khateeb

SEC allows sale of alcohol

The SEC announced Friday it will be removed existing limitations on its current alcohol policy at athletic events.

Alexis Mansanarez

Former Terps football player killed

Police responded to a report of a shooting and found Mackall suffering from gunshot wounds to his head and torso.

Chelsea Howard

Breaking the Alabama-Clemson monopoly: Sizing up Ohio State's chances

Ohio State has just missed the College Football Playoff the last two seasons. If the Buckeyes get in, would they have a chance against Alabama or Clemson?

Bill Bender

Breaking the Alabama-Clemson monopoly: Sizing up Georgia's chances

If any team can break up Alabama and Clemson's monopoly on college football, then Georgia is the best bet. Looking at the Bulldogs' chances of ending the Tide and Tigers' reign in college football.

Bill Bender

Marvin Lewis heads to Arizona State

Lewis was fired by the Bengals after last season following 16 years with the team.

Gabrielle McMillen

Meyer 'thinks' he's done coaching

Meyer said it's been a "process" slowing down to be an assistant athletic director instead of a head football coach.

Gabrielle McMillen

J.J. McCarthy blasts Ohio State

Class of 2021 QB J.J. McCarthy said he wanted to commit to Ohio State, but claims the team lied to him about signing another 2021 QB.

Gabrielle McMillen

Auburn broadcaster Rod Bramblett, wife killed in car crash

Rod Bramblett called the play-by-play for Auburn football, men's basketball and baseball.

Tom Gatto

Texas in the College Football Playoff? Why the Longhorns will break through in 2019

Sporting News projects Texas to make the College Football Playoff this season. Here's why that's not as bold as it may seem.

Bill Bender

Texas high school hires former Baylor coach Art Briles

Baylor fired Briles in May 2016 amid a scandal involving sexual assault and domestic violence allegations against several of his players.

Drew Nantais

2 Clemson players' appeal denied

Tight end Braden Galloway and offensive lineman Zach Giella were ruled ineligible for the 2019 season.

Arthur Weinstein

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

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

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

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

College football spring game primer: Times, dates, what to watch on loaded weekend

Sporting News has you covered on all the big storylines from a weekend loaded with college football spring games.

Bill Bender

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'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

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

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