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Bravo, Bruins: Chip Kelly gives UCLA a refreshing big-time hire

UCLA hired Chip Kelly, a home-run hire that should have the Bruins back in contention in the Pac-12 soon.

Bill Bender

With Jim Harbaugh, Michigan still hasn't changed enough to catch Ohio State

Michigan suffered another loss to Ohio State under Jim Harbaugh. When will things really change in Ann Arbor?

Bill Bender

Washington State vs. Washington: Huskies cruise to blowout Apple Cup win

Sporting News provided live updates throughout Saturday’s Washington State-Washington matchup.

E.Jay Zarett

Alabama vs. Auburn: Tigers, Jordan-Hare too much for Tide in Iron Bowl

Auburn beat Alabama at Jordan-Hare to win the Iron Bowl — and the SEC West. Here's how the Tigers did it:

Zac Al-Khateeb

Louisville QB Lamar Jackson comments on his fight vs. Kentucky

VIDEO: Louisville football QB Lamar Jackson gets in a scuffle with Kentucky's Jordan Jones.

Jordan Heck

Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett injures knee vs. Michigan

J.T. Barrett went down clutching his knee in Ohio States game vs. Michigan.

Bill Bender

Ohio State vs. Michigan: Ohio State powers past Michigan at Michigan Stadium

Michigan challenged Ohio State, but the Buckeyes pulled away late for the win.

Skylar Rolstad

Brand-new Auburn used same old formula to beat Alabama

Auburn beat Alabama in the Iron Bowl, and it wasn't much in question throughout.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Urban Meyer angry at J.T. Barrett injury, but Ohio State's QB plan works again

Urban Meyer's post-game rant after a 31-20 loss focused on J.T. Barrett's injury. Here is the good news: Ohio State's backup quarterback plan worked again.

Bill Bender

Unbeaten UCF brings amazing game, but same questions hinder playoff hopes

UCF likely won't make the College Football Playoff even if it goes undefeated, and there is no easy solution to that problem unless it expands.

Bill Bender

How Miami's loss to Pitt impacts College Football Playoff picture

Miami lost to Pitt on Friday, another wrinkle in the College Football Playoff race. Here's how that impacts the race heading into the ACC championship.

Bill Bender

Every player for TCU, Baylor called for penalty on single play

The TCU and Baylor benches were flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct following an on-field altercation, meaning every player in uniform received a penalty.

E.Jay Zarett

Alabama vs. Auburn: Matchups, keys to victory in Iron Bowl

Alabama and Auburn face of in an Iron Bowl that decides the SEC West champion — and could have an impact on the College Football Playoff race.

Eric Galko

Alabama won't just battle Auburn in the Iron Bowl — it'll take on history

Nick Saban and Alabama have a unique challenge ahead of Saturday's Iron Bowl against Auburn, and it has little to do with what happens on the field.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Path to College Football Playoff for contenders, and who they should root for

A dozen teams still have realistic College Football Playoff hopes. Here is the breakdown for how those teams get in -- and who they should be rooting for the last two weeks.

Bill Bender

Ohio State, Michigan head into The Game still separated at most important position

Jim Harbaugh didn't announce Michigan's starting quarterback for Saturday's game at Ohio State who knows J.T. Barrett is it's go-to guy. That's the difference between both teams right now.

Bill Bender

College football picks, Week 13: Alabama, Auburn at center of college football universe

Alabama and Auburn face off in the most important game left in the College Football Playoff race. Will we see more dominance from the Tide or will the Tigers usurp Alabama in the West?

Zac Al-Khateeb

Ohio State can break College Football Playoff again — with Bama's help

Ohio State in the College Football Playoff again? Here's the breakdown of how the Buckeyes could sneak back in after the last two weeks.

Bill Bender

Week 13 bowl projections: Oklahoma-Alabama new championship game pick

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 13. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?

Bill Bender

Texas A&M preparing to move on from coach Kevin Sumlin after 2017, per reports

Kevin Sumlin was told he had to win in 2017 to keep his job. So far, he has fallen short of expectations.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Kirk Herbstreit thinks Alabama's Jalen Hurts, Auburn's defense key to Iron Bowl

ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit thinks Auburn's defense will have to find a way to contain Jalen Hurts. That's the key to this year's Iron Bowl.

Bill Bender

History says Baker Mayfield's antics won't cost him Heisman Trophy

Will Heisman voters punish Baker Mayfield for his antics against Kansas? If they do, it would be a break from the norm.

John E. Hoover

The Game vs. The Iron Bowl: Which rivalry is better?

Which rivalry is better: Ohio State-Michigan and "The Game?" Or the Iron Bowl between Auburn and Alabama? Sporting News looks at the rivarly.

Bill Bender

Ranking college football's top 25 must-see games on Rivalry Week

Sporting News ranks the top 25 games this Rivalry Week, including The Game, Iron Bowl, Apple Cup and more.

Bill Bender

Week 13 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Week 13 of the college football schedule features multiple rivalry games between ranked opponents.

E.Jay Zarett

College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door in Week 13

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 13? Bill Bender breaks it down.

Bill Bender

College football rankings: Miami survives to stick at No. 2, top 10 stays the same

This week's college football rankings stayed largely unchanged, with the top teams winning easy nonconference games.

Skylar Rolstad

Nine UCLA coaching candidates to replace Jim Mora

UCLA parted ways with Jim Mora on Sunday. Here are nine possible replacements for the Bruins, with a big name at the top.

Bill Bender

Predators expertly troll Tennessee fans over false Jon Gruden rumors

The Predators couldn't pass up the opportunity to poke fun at the #GRUMORS social media circus in the middle of their game against the Avalanche.

Brandon Schlager

College football Week 12 game scores, highlights and results Saturday's games

Keep up with all the latest from college gridiron on Sporting News' big play blog.

Joe Rivera

Oregon unveils knockoff of Miami's turnover chain against Arizona

Oregon has its own turnover chain, and it's nowhere near as good as the original that Miami has.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Baker Mayfield's Kansas antics are harmless, but he should practice discretion

Baker Mayfield's antics at Kansas were harmless, but viewer discretion is advised as the Sooners continue their College Football Playoff push.

Bill Bender

Jarrett Stidham vs. Jake Fromm: Which QB can topple Alabama's SEC dynasty?

Which quarterback has a better chance to topple Alabama's SEC dynasty? Jarrett Stidham is up first, and Jake Fromm might get his chance later.

Bill Bender

Wisconsin has a QB it can trust in Alex Hornibrook, but Michigan still looking

Alex Hornibrook made the clutch plays against Michigan, whose quarterback situation took yet another hit on Saturday.

Bill Bender

Michigan football fans upset refs didn't give Donovan Peoples-Jones a TD

Michigan Wolverines WR Donovan Peoples-Jones came real close to scoring a touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers.

Jordan Heck

West Virginia QB Will Grier suffers gruesome hand injury vs. Texas

Grier left the game holding his hand in the air following a fumble near the end zone.

E.Jay Zarett

Michigan vs. Wisconsin: Badgers stall Wolverines' offense, stay undefeated at Camp Randall Stadium

No. 5 Wisconsin stays undefeated by defeating No. 24 Michigan Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.

Skylar Rolstad

Michigan vs. Wisconsin: Matchups, keys to victory in playoff-deciding game

Michigan takes on Wisconsin in Madison in a game that could determine whether the Big Ten makes it to the College Football Playoff. Here are the matchups and keys to victory for both teams.

Eric Galko

College football Week 12 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Week 12 features just one matchup between ranked teams (Michigan at Wisconsin). The top two schools are tuning up for their respective rivalry week games. We get you ready for that and more in the Week 12 primer.

Bill Bender

Florida, Tennessee need big-name coaches now, or SEC won't change at all

Florida and Tennessee need to hire the big-name coach more than ever, and Chip Kelly and Florida State's Jimbo Fisher are the names worth selling out for.

Bill Bender

Nick Saban doesn't understand ripped jeans, can only laugh about it

Alabama football coach Nick Saban seemed incredulous that people buy pre-ripped jeans. He said such a garment was a source of shame during his childhood in West Virginia.

Skylar Rolstad

Angry Bender: Why two-loss chaos is built for losers

Angry Bender looks at the idea of two-loss chaos and why that's a bad thing in general.

Bill Bender

Week 12 bowl projections: Miami, Wisconsin moving up after big wins

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 12. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?

Bill Bender

College Football Playoff rankings: Could Clemson, Miami both make playoff?

Could two ACC teams make the playoff? It's unlikely, but Clemson and Miami could make things interesting down the stretch.

Bill Bender

Jim Harbaugh can make or break big-game criticism vs. Wisconsin, Ohio State

Michigan's next two games against Wisconsin and Ohio State are of monumental importance to the Wolverines — and Jim Harbaugh.

Bill Bender

Stanford 'Heisman!' fan is back, and he's supporting Bryce Love

Remember the guy screaming "Heisman!" behind a Christian McCaffrey interview? Well he's back, and he has a new player to support.

Zac Al-Khateeb

College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door in Week 12

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 12? Bill Bender breaks it down.

Bill Bender

College football picks, Week 12: Wisconsin vs. Michigan has serious playoff implications

Only one top-25 matchup takes place this week, but there are still several games worth watching. Sporting News has picks for Week 12 of college football.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Heisman Watch: Baker Mayfield now leading after monster game vs. TCU

Baker Mayfield has been the most consistently excellent player in college football in 2017. He proved that by doing that in back-to-back monster games.

Eric Galko

Mark Richt shows a little fun always goes a long way at Miami

Mark Richt brought the fun back to Miami, and it's showing as the Hurricanes barrel toward the ACC championship game with a College Football Playoff berth in sight.

Bill Bender

Week 12 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Week 12 of the college football season will feature a matchup of top-25 Big Ten teams.

E.Jay Zarett

College football rankings: Miami soars to No. 2, Georgia tumbles after loss to Auburn

Miami (FL) is the new No. 2 team in the nation after a blowout win over Notre Dame.

Skylar Rolstad

Nine Tennessee coaching candidates to replace Butch Jones

Tennessee fired Butch Jones. Here are nine possible replacements for the Volunteers. Yes, we included Chip Kelly and Jon Gruden.

Bill Bender

Notre Dame bound to lose two-loss chaos with no conference to lean on

Notre Dame has two losses, suffered a blowout and doesn't have a conference championship. That's the combination that keeps them out of the playoff.

Bill Bender

Against TCU, Oklahoma erases all doubts of who Big 12's best team is

Baker Mayfield was astonishingly good in Oklahoma's beat down of TCU, but even he wasn't the best Sooner on the field.

John E. Hoover

Mark Richt, Miami bring back 'The U' you remember in dismantling Notre Dame

Miami dominated Notre Dame, and with that, made a playoff statement that won't be forgotten heading into the ACC championship.

Bill Bender

No. 7 Miami 41, No. 3 Notre Dame 8: Five things we learned from Canes' impressive blowout

No. 7 Miami routed No. 3 Notre Dame at Hard Rock Stadium, an impressive statement in the College Football Playoff race.

Bill Bender

Notre Dame vs. Miami: Hurricanes force four turnovers in blowout win over Fighting Irish

Sporting News provided live updates throughout Miami's 41-8 victory over Notre Dame.

E.Jay Zarett

Oklahoma vs. TCU results: Rodney Anderson, Baker Mayfield steal the show in Norman

It was an offensive explosion for Mayfield and Anderson, who almost singlehandedly staved off the Horned Frogs in a game that was never that close.

Joe Rivera

Five takeaways from Alabama's near loss vs. Mississippi State

Alabama had its closest game of the season in a near-loss to Mississippi State. What we learned from the close call:

Zac Al-Khateeb

Auburn's mauling of Georgia makes Iron Bowl biggest game left in CFB race

Auburn is playing the best football of any SEC team right now. And that should make the Iron Bowl against Alabama a doozy.

Zac Al-Khateeb

How Georgia's loss to Auburn impacts the SEC, College Football Playoff race

No. 10 Auburn routed No. 1 Georgia on Saturday. How does that impact the College Football Playoff and SEC championship picture?

Bill Bender

Auburn destroys Georgia in Bulldogs' first loss of season

Follow along live as Georgia takes on Auburn in the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Five crazy stats from 97-0 D3 college football game between St. Thomas and St. Olaf

St. Olaf had a rough outing Saturday as it lost 97-0 to St. Thomas.

Jordan Heck

Two-loss Ohio State, fresh off throttling Spartans, keeps playoff talk alive

The Buckeyes have two bad losses, but they could have even more big wins. That's the key to keeping their playoff hopes alive.

Bill Bender

NFL draft scouting: Pro teams have eyes on Notre Dame vs. Miami showdown

A list of NFL teams and representatives who will be at big college games over the weekend.

Kristian Dyer

Rutgers isn't back — but Chris Ash is leading his team closer

Second-year coach Chris Ash admits he was frustrated with the way his first season played out at Rutgers. But he had faith in his vision, and it's starting to show results.

Kristian Dyer

'Fake Urban Meyer' shows productive side of college football parody accounts

Can college football parody accounts be productive? A look at the Fake Urban Meyer account shows that can be the case.

Bill Bender

College football Week 11 primer: Heisman watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Week 11 features three more top 10 showdowns with Notre Dame-Miami, TCU-Oklahoma and Georgia-Auburn. We get you ready for that and more in the Week 11 primer.

Bill Bender

Angry Bender: Stop complaining about Notre Dame's schedule

Angry Bender looks at the idea of that Notre Dame's schedule isn't enough to get in the College Football Playoff.

Bill Bender

Gary Patterson feels Tennessee snubbed him in 2009 interview for coaching job

Tennessee thought that Gary Patterson, who was seasons away from winning a Rose Bowl with TCU, couldn't handle the big stage.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Notre Dame vs. Miami: A rivalry that could be great again, if the schedule allowed it

Notre Dame-Miami is big again, and that should make for one spectacular night at Hard Rock Stadium. It's just a disappointment how often these teams will get to play.

Bill Bender

Ageless Frank Solich still building at Ohio, and this looks like his 'special team'

Ohio keeps building under veteran coach Frank Solich, and this team could be the one that wins the program's first championship since 1968.

Bill Bender

Homicide case dismissed against 'Last Chance U' player; charges proceed for brother

The homicide case against former East Mississippi Community College player Camion Wright has been dismissed. The charges against his brother, Isaiah Wright, will proceed.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Notre Dame vs. Miami: Ranking 16 most memorable games in heated series

Notre Dame and Miami meet in another chapter of a heated series on Saturday. We look at 16 memorable games between the Irish and Hurricanes.

Bill Bender

College Football Playoff rankings: Oklahoma will press for No. 4 spot

Oklahoma sits No. 5 in the College Football Playoff Rankings. Will the Sooners press the committee into a tough decision? That's among five things we learned.

Bill Bender

Baker Mayfield can take on Heisman Trophy, College Football Playoff and NFL

Baker Mayfield demonstrated several NFL-worthy traits in a fantastic game against Oklahoma State. That may be what helps him win the Heisman, get Oklahoma to the playoff ... and potentially more.

Eric Galko

5-star OT decommits from Tennessee amid dismal season

The Volunteers' highest-rated recruit in the Class of 2018 has backed out of his commitment to play for Tennessee.

Zac Al-Khateeb

College football picks, Week 11: Sooners face toughest game yet in TCU

Week 11 of the college football season features seven top-25 matchups, including three in the top 10. Sporting News offers picks for Notre Dame-Miami, Oklahoma-TCU, Georgia-Auburn and more.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Week 11 bowl projections: Notre Dame, Clemson in College Football Playoff (for now)

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 11. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?

Bill Bender

College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door in Week 11

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 11? Bill Bender breaks it down.

Bill Bender

Players from Alabama's 2009 national championship paid for autographs, per report

Players from Alabama's 2009 national championship reportedly accepted money for autographs before the Tide's game against Texas.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Heisman Watch: Baker Mayfield’s record-breaking game tightens the race

Baker Mayfield made a serious charge at Saquon Barkley's hold on the No. 1 spot in the Heisman race. All it took was a record-breaking performance.

Eric Galko

Week 11 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Week 11 of the college football schedule will feature multiple top-25 matchups.

E.Jay Zarett

College football rankings: Notre Dame ahead of Oklahoma, Clemson for No. 3

Notre Dame grabbed the No. 3 ranking in the AP Poll this week, ahead of Clemson, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.

Skylar Rolstad

N.C. State's Bradley Chubb kept stealing Kelly Bryant's towel

N.C. State defensive end Bradley Chubb repeatedly stole Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant's towel.

USC's topsy-turvy win over Arizona reflection of Trojans' topsy-turvy season

The essence of USC's 2017' season was captured in a single game against Arizona on Saturday. A win's a win, but the Trojans know they should have had more.

Scott Wolf

Big Ten East too good for its own good, and that's a problem

Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan State and Michigan all have two losses. Here's why the Big Ten is too good for its own good.

Bill Bender

Baker Mayfield makes mark on Oklahoma, Bedlam with historic display

How do you beat the team with the best offense in the country? As Oklahoma and Baker Mayfield will tell you, you "score a couple more touchdowns than them."

John E. Hoover

Bedlam: Mayfield dominates as Oklahoma takes shootout win in Stillwater

Baker Mayfield accounted for six total touchdowns as Oklahoma won a Bedlam shootout in Stillwater.

Skylar Rolstad

Alabama got hit with 'hard' vs. LSU, and 'hard' will keep coming

Alabama got something against LSU it hadn't faced before: A hard game. But this won't be the last time Nick Saban and Co. face a game like that this season.

Zac Al-Khateeb

How Ohio State recovers from disaster at Iowa is worth watching in muddled Big Ten

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer must lead the Buckeyes after a disastrous loss at Iowa. It's worth watching the next three weeks.

Bill Bender

Alabama vs. LSU: Jalen Hurts, Tide defense the difference in hard-hitting game

No. 1 Alabama got another tough test in No. 19 LSU. While there was an obvious gap in talent, LSU certainly wasn't embarrassed in Tuscaloosa.

Zac Al-Khateeb

OK Miami, we see 'U' look ready for Notre Dame — and maybe Clemson

Miami eliminated some doubts with a statement victory against Virginia Tech. Now, the Hurricanes get the big stage against Notre Dame

Bill Bender

How Ohio State, Penn State losses wreck Big Ten's College Football Playoff outlook

Ohio State lost to Iowa and Penn State lost to Michigan State. Here is how that wrecks the Big Ten playoff picture.

Bill Bender

Auburn pretender or contender? Jarrett Stidham shows why latter still possible

Two-loss Auburn beat Texas A&M on Saturday, and Jarrett Stidham showed why he's the key against No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Alabama in November.

Bill Bender

Ohio State's Nick Bosa ejected for targeting against Iowa

Ohio State's Nick Bosa was ejected for targeting in the first half against Iowa on Saturday.

Bill Bender

UAB football bowl-eligible, in first year back from hiatus, with win vs. Rice

One of the best stories in college football quietly played out in Birmingham on Saturday: UAB football is now bowl-eligible in its first year back from hiatus.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Ohio State's Urban Meyer joins Iowa in waving at nearby children's hospital

Ohio State's Urban Meyer joined one of the best new traditions in college football on Saturday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Michigan State-Penn State weather updates: Game back underway in East Lansing

A lengthy delay was scheduled, but the Nittany Lions and the Spartans got back on the field a little earlier.

Florida drops hilarious 'Naked Gun' tweet during Missouri blowout

Florida's social media team had a little fun during a blowout against Missouri on Saturday. Did you see this tweet?

Bill Bender

Week 10 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Week 10 of the college football schedule will feature multiple top-25 matchups. Here's how you can watch.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Heisman watch: Saquon Barkley still No. 1 after loss to Ohio State

Saquon Barkley and Penn State may have lost against Ohio State, but he showed enough to make him the favorite heading into the last leg of the season.

Eric Galko

Bedlam, The Game, Iron Bowl: College football's top 25 games of November

Sporting News ranks the top 25 games left on the November college football schedule. Where do Bedlam, the Iron Bowl and The Game fit in?

Bill Bender

Alabama No. 2? Tide disciplined enough to know that doesn't matter

Alabama isn't No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, and that matters little to Nick Saban. The Tide are taking the same-old disciplined approach into this month.

Bill Bender

College football Week 10 primer: Heisman watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Week 10 features an over-the-top afternoon slot with seven games between Top 25 teams. That includes Bedlam and LSU-Alabama. We break it all down.

Bill Bender

College football picks, Week 10: Expect Bedlam between Sooners, Cowboys

Sporting News offers picks for Week 10 of the college football season, starting with a top-15 matchup between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. This week's going to be a doozy.

Zac Al-Khateeb

College Football Playoff rankings: Ohio State, Big Ten shouldn't be concerned yet

No Big Ten team is in the top four of the first College Football Playoff rankings. But Ohio State and Wisconsin have no reason to worry yet.

Bill Bender

College Football Playoff rankings: Two-team SEC playoff alive with Bama, Georgia and Auburn

The SEC owns the top two spots in the College Football Playoff rankings with Georgia and Alabama, but Auburn is far from done, given its position. Five things we learned from the first set:

Bill Bender

Mason Rudolph can use Bedlam to stake claim as Oklahoma State's greatest QB

Saturday's Bedlam showdown could pit the two best quarterbacks in Oklahoma and Oklahoma State history against each other. The case for Cowboys' playcaller Mason Rudolph:

John E. Hoover

Bedlam: Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield has chance to be best Sooners QB of all time

Saturday's Bedlam showdown could pit the two best quarterbacks in Oklahoma and Oklahoma State history against each other. The case for Sooners' playcaller Baker Mayfield:

John E. Hoover

Michigan State upsets Penn State, ending Nittany Lions' playoff hopes

Michigan State has ruined playoff Penn State's playoff hopes.

Zac Al-Khateeb

NFL Draft scouting: Broncos, Falcons among teams checking out Oklahoma-Oklahoma State

A list of NFL teams and representatives who will be at big college games over the weekend.

Kristian Dyer

Angry Bender: SEC bias? Get out of here with that nonsense

Angry Bender looks at the idea of SEC bias and why that's ridiculous in this week's installment of Angry Bender.

Bill Bender

SN exclusive: Khalil Tate bringing Rich Rod's vision back to life at Arizona

Khalil Tate's star is rising fast at Arizona, and that means more long-term success for the Wildcats under Rich Rodriguez.

Bill Bender

Auburn RB Kamryn Pettway out indefinitely after suffering shoulder injury

The Tigers running back suffered a scapula injury in Auburn's game against Arkansas.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Florida considers Oregon's Willie Taggart 'real possibility' for next coach

Taggart is 5-4 in his first season at Oregon, but he had success as head coach at South Florida.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Jim McElwain reportedly refused help from Steve Spurrier in months leading up to firing

If Steve Spurrier offers help, you take it. Jim McElwain reportedly refused — twice.

Zac Al-Khateeb

College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door in Week 10

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 10? Bill Bender breaks it down.

Bill Bender

Penn State's loss to Ohio State hurts now, and will hurt worse in November

No. 2 Penn State let an 11-point lead slip away, and that could be what keeps the Nittany Lions out of the College Football Playoff in November.

Bill Bender

Nine Florida coaching candidates to replace Jim McElwain

Florida needs a new coach. Here are the nine best replacements for Jim McElwain. Bob Stoops is the biggest name on that list.

Bill Bender

College Football Playoff Rankings: Get ready for six heated arguments in November

The College Football Playoff rankings are coming, and that means six arguments are going to heat up. Here's what we think will happen.

Bill Bender

Week 10 bowl projections: Ohio State, Notre Dame move in four-team playoff

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 10. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?

Bill Bender

College football rankings: Penn State falls; Georgia, Alabama reign supreme in AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll

A late collapse punished Penn State's College Football Playoff hopes Saturday night, as Ohio State commanded an exciting comeback.

Skylar Rolstad

Nine Florida coaching candidates to replace Jim McElwain

Florida needs a new coach. Here are the nine best replacements for Jim McElwain. Bob Stoops is the biggest name on that list.

Bill Bender

In the end, Florida couldn't ignore Jim McElwain's failings on and off the field

Jim McElwain and Florida agreed to mutually part ways on Sunday. It was inevitable after his myriad failings as the Gators' coach.

Zac Al-Khateeb

N.C. State vs. Notre Dame: Josh Adams burns N.C. State defense for blowout win in South Bend

Notre Dame running back Josh Adams bolstered a growing Heisman campaign with 202 yards and a touchdown on the way to a 35-14 win for the Fighting Irish.

Skylar Rolstad

Penn State vs. Ohio State: Buckeyes complete thrilling comeback against Nittany Lions

No. 6 Ohio State beat No. 2 Penn State at Ohio Stadium on Saturday. Here's how.

Zac Al-Khateeb

With J.T. Barrett, Heisman front runner, Ohio State shows all things are possible

J.T. Barrett's heroics put Ohio State in the Big Ten East driver's seat, and the fifth-year senior at the front of the Heisman Trophy conversation.

Bill Bender

Houston gives No. 17 South Florida first loss of Charlie Strong era

Charlie Strong has suffered his first loss as head coach of USF.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Notre Dame's Josh Adams should have a spot on your Heisman ballot

Josh Adams demonstrated against USC that it'd be a mistake not to consider him for the Heisman Trophy.

Mike DeCourcy

WATCH: Penn State scores TD after refs overturn Ohio State interception in end zone

Ohio State's Denzel Ward had an interception. Then Penn State's DeAndre Thompkins had a touchdown. On the same play.

Bill Bender

WATCH: Saquon Barkley takes opening kickoff back for TD against Ohio State

Saquon Barkley showed why he's the Heisman front runner against Ohio State. It only took him one play.

Bill Bender

Michigan finds QB in Brandon Peters — here's why that matters in November

Michigan finally found a quarterback for the stretch run in Brandon Peters, and that will throw a wrench in Big Ten race down the stretch.

Bill Bender

Notre Dame vs. N.C. State: Matchups, keys to victory in South Bend

Notre Dame faces its second big test in as many weeks with a home matchup against the Wolfpack. Here are the keys to victory and key matchups in this monster game.

Eric Galko

College football Week 9 primer: Heisman watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Week 9 features an over-the-top afternoon slot with four loaded games, including the Big Ten showdown between Penn State and Ohio State. Get ready with the Week 9 primer.

Bill Bender

J.T. Barrett must own this big-game stage for Buckeyes against Penn State

Ohio State's J.T. Barrett gets the big stage again in a showdown with No. 2 Penn State on Saturday. Expect the fifth-year senior to take advantage of it.

Bill Bender

Penn State vs. Ohio State: Looking back at six memorable top-10 showdowns

Penn State and Ohio State head into their seventh top-10 matchup on Saturday. Here's a look at the past matchups that define this Big Ten rivalry.

Bill Bender

Protecting Oklahoma: How Brian Orr guards the most important man in Sooner football

For 12 years, the two most important men in Oklahoma Sooners football — Bob Stoops and, now, Lincoln Riley — have been protected by the same man: Brian Orr.

John Hoover

Making sense of Big Ten playoff outlook, and potential chaos looming in November

The Big Ten has four teams in the playoff discussion, and here's a look at five wild scenarios that could unfold over the next five weeks.

Bill Bender

College football picks, Week 9: Penn State faces second big test against Buckeyes

Penn State and Notre Dame headline this week's games — again. Can the Nittany Lions and Fighting Irish upend Ohio State and Wolfpack, respectively? We've got those and more picks for Week 9.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Saquon Barkley reminds everyone of his devastating skill set in rout of Michigan

The Heisman Trophy is entirely Saquon Barkley’s to lose, and there’s no reason to believe he will.

Eric Galko

Heisman Watch: Saquon Barkley may already be the champ

Saquon Barkley's performance against Michigan might have been good enough to win him the Heisman just two thirds of the way through the season.

Eric Galko

What time is it? Penn State shows it's ready for something more with this team

Penn State proved its Big Ten mettle by unloading on Michigan in the "White Out." Can they do it again at Ohio State?

Bill Bender

Week 9 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Week 9 of the college football schedule will feature multiple top-25 matchups.

E.Jay Zarett

Michigan is fine with Jim Harbaugh, but that's not good enough now

Michigan suffered another loss in a big game, but the long-term forecast is favorable for Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines.

Bill Bender

Texas' pain won't end under Tom Herman until close losses become close wins

Texas' heartache got worse with another loss to No. 10 Oklahoma State, and that's something Tom Herman must fix soon in Austin.

Bill Bender

Underrated Notre Dame — you heard that right — threatening for playoff position

The Irish looked like the best one-loss team in the country on Saturday, and that lone defeat looks better and better every week.

Mike DeCourcy

USC's failings finally unveiled for all to see in blowout at Notre Dame

USC was exposed in a big way against Notre Dame on Saturday. It's evident now the Trojans were never national title contenders this season.

Scott Wolf

College football rankings: Michigan drops out for first time in 2 years, Notre Dame rises again

The top six teams hold their spots, but Michigan falls to the bottom after a disappointing loss at Penn State.

Hailey Hernandez

Penn State 42, Michigan 13: Five things we learned in Nittany Lions' statement win

Penn State made a statement in a 42-13 blowout against Michigan on Saturday. The Nittany Lions proved just how big-game ready they are.

Bill Bender

College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door in Week 9

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 9? Bill Bender breaks it down.

Bill Bender

Fan dies in stands at Notre Dame-USC game, per report

A 76-year-old man reportedly died while attending the Notre Dame-USC game on Saturday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Penn State vs. Michigan: Nittany Lions stomp Wolverines in Beaver Stadium

The No. 2 Penn State Nittany Lions take on the No. 19 Michigan Wolverines at home in a "White Out." Follow along as Sporting News provides scores and highlights from a huge Big Ten game.

Zac Al-Khateeb

USC at Notre Dame: Fighting Irish cruise to blowout win

Sporting News provided live updates throughout No. 13 Notre Dame's 49-14 victory over No. 11 USC.

E.Jay Zarett

Tennessee celebrates TD by giving Alabama fans the middle finger

Rashaan Gaulden gave a double-finger salute to the Alabama crowd after his team finally scored a touchdown.

Jordan Heck

Jimbo Fisher gets into it with fan after FSU loss to Louisville

Jimbo Fisher reportedly got into it with a fan after the latter heckled him when Floridfa State lost to Louisville.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Penn State vs. Michigan: Best College GameDay signs from Beaver Stadium

College football fans were hyped up Saturday morning for the Penn State and Michigan game, showing off their creative College GameDay signs.

Jordan Heck

Week 8 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Week 8 of the college football schedule features two prime time top-25 matchups.

E.Jay Zarett

Penn State vs. Michigan: Matchups, keys to victory in massive Big Ten East game

Here are the matchups and keys to victory for Penn State and Michigan in a game that could not only determine the outcome of the Big Ten East — but also the College Football Playoff.

Bill Bender

College football picks, Week 8: USC or Notre Dame finished in playoff race?

We've got two massive games to look forward to this week, and it starts with USC and Notre Dame in South Bend.

Zac Al-Khateeb

College football Week 8 primer: Heisman watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Two prime time games between USC and Notre Dame and Penn State and Michigan, not to mention a historic spread in a classic rivalry. Get ready for Week 8.

Bill Bender

Saquon Barkley making charge at Penn State's best RB of all time

Everyone knows Saquon Barkley is one of the best players in college football this season. But he might just be one of the best running backs to ever don a Penn State uniform.

Mike DeCourcy

Penn State vs. Michigan: Breaking down historic Big Ten rivalry

Penn State and Michigan have a storied history as Big Ten rivals. Saturday's game between the Jim Harbaugh-coached Wolverines and James Franklin-coached Nittany Lions is the latest chapter.

Zac Al-Khateeb

USC vs. Notre Dame: Matchups, keys to victory in de facto playoff elimination game

Here are the matchups and keys to victory for USC and Notre Dame in what essentially serves as a playoff elimination game.

LJ Chaney

USC, Sam Darnold treating rival Notre Dame as 'playoff game' — because it is

USC and Notre Dame meet on Saturday as ranked opponents for the first time since 2009. Their game could have a big impact on the College Football Playoff.

Scott Wolf

Heisman Watch: Mass upsets allow new contenders to emerge

A weekend rife with upsets has also affected the race for the Heisman Trophy.

Eric Galko

Angry Bender: Stop throwing punches, start watching the game

Angry Bender looks at fights in the stands. This isn't "Road House," people.

Bill Bender

Bob Stoops on retirement: 'You won't see me on a college sideline or a pro sideline'

The former Oklahoma coach doubled down on his retirement this week. Bob Stoops said he's not coming back to coach.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Texas defense has tough test in Oklahoma State's top-ranked offense

Texas has shown it can compete in big games against tough offenses. But Oklahoma State could be the biggest test they face this season.

John Hoover

Nittanyville already packed with Penn State students

Nittanyville, a make-shift tent town assembled during the week leading up to each Penn State home game, was already packed with tents on Tuesday.

Sporting News 2017 midseason All-Americans

Sporting News' midseason All-American team is out, and it's heavy on play-making quarterbacks, uber-talented running backs and a bevy of other star-studded players.

Bill Bender

College football rankings: Penn State is new No. 2 after Clemson upset

Clemson fell out of the top five in this week's rankings after an upset to Syracuse.

Skylar Rolstad

Seven tests the College Football Playoff will face soon

The College Football Playoff rankings will be released on Oct. 31, and here are seven tests the committee could encounter in the second half of the season.

Bill Bender

College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door in Week 8

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 8? Bill Bender breaks it down.

Bill Bender

Ohio State looks like Big Ten's best team again, and they can prove it after bye week

Is Ohio State the best team in the Big Ten? It looks that way again, but the next referendum will come against Penn State on Oct. 28.

Bill Bender

How Washington's loss to Arizona State impacts College Football Playoff race

Washington was the third top 10 team to lose in Week 7. Here are the impacts of that loss on the Huskies, Pac-12 and College Football Playoff.

Bill Bender

Making sense of ACC playoff outlook, and Notre Dame's role in the chaos

The ACC is down to one unbeaten team, and Miami made it close against Georgia Tech. How will Notre Dame fit into the ACC puzzle?

Bill Bender

Oklahoma vs. Texas: Highlights from Sooners' Red River Showdown win

Updates and highlights from Oklahoma's 29-24 win against Texas in the Red River Showdown.

Hailey Hernandez

Memphis DL Ernest Suttles charged with rape, dismissed from team

Memphis defensive lineman Ernest Suttles has been charged with rape and dismissed from the team.

Zac Al-Khateeb

South Carolina QB Jake Bentley consoles Jarrett Guarantano after Tennessee loss

Jake Bentley is a class act, as he showed against Tennessee on Saturday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Tennessee loses on last play, turns up more heat on Butch Jones

Tennessee lost to South Carolina despite three chances near the goal line in the final seconds. The loss drops the Vols to 3-3.

Bill Bender

Butch Jones' hot seat isn't Tennessee's problem — it's finding the next coach

Butch Jones' days appear to be numbered in Knoxville, but that isn't Tennessee's biggest problem. Finding the next coach won't be easy.

Bill Bender

NC State's Bradley Chubb is fine after suffering gruesome finger injury vs. Pittsburgh

Bradley Chubb had his finger bent in a way fingers aren't supposed to bend.

Jordan Heck

BYU Cougar mascot gets involved in hilarious dance off vs. Mississippi State

After the BYU mascot went viral for his dance moves, the Mississippi State mascot challenged him to a battle.

Jordan Heck

Lee Corso terrified this poor dog with a giant mascot head on College GameDay

ESPN's College GameDay was at James Madison on Saturday and Lee Corso's headgear pick scared this poor pup.

Jordan Heck

First Red River Rivalry of Lincoln Riley-Tom Herman era hopefully a sign of things to come

There's so much to unpack in Saturday's Red River Rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas. But one thing's certain: This was a great first start between Lincoln Riley and Tom Herman.

John Hoover

College football chaos no match for Alabama's unrelenting dominance

Alabama showed against Arkansas why it isn't exactly susceptible to the chaos that ruled college football this weekend.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Michigan will find out how good (or bad) it really is against Penn State

Michigan escaped Indiana with an overtime victory, but the real test comes next week at Penn State. Can Jim Harbaugh score the big win next week?

Bill Bender

Cal's Ross Bowers scores insane front-flip touchdown vs. Washington State

While Washington State's Luke Falk was the talk entering Saturday night's game, Ross Bowers was the talk during it.

Joe Rivera

Clemson's loss to Syracuse shows you're only as good as your (healthy) starting QB

Clemson's loss, which was partially because of Kelly Bryant's injury, showed why national title contenders can't have an injury at QB.

Bill Bender

How Clemson's loss to Syracuse impacts College Football Playoff race

Clemson lost to Syracuse on Friday, which will have huge College Football Playoff implications. We sort out the mess here.

Bill Bender

USC vs. Utah is more than just latest Pac-12 rivalry for Trojans, Utes

USC has become the biggest rival for Utah in the Pac-12. But this game means more than that — to both teams.

Scott Wolf

Texas vs. Oklahoma: Matchups, keys to victory in Red River Rivalry

Here are the matchups and keys to victory for the latest edition of the Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma.

Christian Page

Texas, Oklahoma trending in opposite directions ahead of Red River Rivalry

Lincoln Riley and Tom Herman lead Oklahoma and Texas teams trending in opposite directions. But not in the way anyone expected.

John Hoover

College football picks, Week 7: Oklahoma can't take Texas win for granted

Sporting News offers its picks for the Week 7 slate of college football games, which includes the Red River Rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas and a must-win matchup for USC vs. Utah.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Week 7 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Week 7 of the college football schedule will feature multiple ranked teams facing road challenges.

E.Jay Zarett

Penn State preparing for Texas A&M to make run at James Franklin

James Franklin guided Penn State through the tail end of the program's crippling NCAA sanctions. Texas A&M might want him to guide the Aggies past 8-5 seasons.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Angry Bender: Telling the truth about Michigan's Jim Harbaugh

Angry Bender looks at the three biggest misconceptions about Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh heading into Week 7.

Bill Bender

Cal football monitoring air quality ahead of game as fires rage in California

Cal football is monitoring the air quality in Berkeley ahead of Friday's game against Washington State.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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