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NCAA should make an example of Baylor, level Penn State-like sanctions

The NCAA tried to throw the book at Penn State over Jerry Sandusky's sexual assault allegations. It should do the same to Baylor.

Sean Gentille

Tennessee safety to wear No. 24 to honor slain high school player Zaevion Dobson

Todd Kelly Jr. says of the high school player who died shielding two girls from gunfire: "He's a kid from Knoxville that loved the game of football."

Bob Hille

Lamar Jackson is the perfect dark horse Heisman contender for Louisville

Louisville coach Bobby Petrino said Lamar Jackson will be "the face of our program for a while." A chat with him at ACC Media Days proved why Petrino's words ring true.

Bill Bender

Coaches take full advantage of new NCAA social media rule

Coaches burned the midnight oil to take advantage of a new rule that went into effect Monday.

Jordan Heck

Lane Kiffin's Twitter bio makes him five years younger

You don't have to lie to kick it, Lane.

Steven J. Gaither

Former Colorado coach Bill McCartney has dementia, Alzheimer's

He was 93-55-5 in 13 seasons as the coach in Boulder, highlighted by the 1990 national championship team.

Bob Hille

ESPN, Fox opposition to Big 12 expansion complicates potential move

ESPN and Fox are discouraging the Big 12 to expand, as the networks believe the move would water down the quality of the conference.

Marcus Dinitto

Did ESPN lobby for College Football Playoff to dump New Year's Eve? Hell yes

ESPN suffered incredible ratings drops from Year One of the CFP to Year Two.

Michael McCarthy

Ben Miles, son of LSU coach Les Miles, commits to Nebraska

The son of the LSU coach will make his own way, outside Baton Rouge.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Report: Baylor silenced rape victims by threatening to tell parents of alcohol use

Baylor allegedly found other ways to silence rape victims without investigating their claims.

Zac Al-Khateeb

North Dakota State severely limits media access to team in controversial new policy

The Bison are only allowing media that have purchased television rights to access to the Bisons' during games.

Zac Al-Khateeb

WATCH: Nebraska's touching tribute to former punter Sam Foltz

Foltz died on Sunday with former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler after working at a kicking clinic.

Zac Al-Khateeb

USC players answer the question: Is Notre Dame or UCLA the Trojans' bigger rival?

USC is about to hurt someone's feelings. Question is, which team?

Lisa Horne

Former Texas A&M player Antonio Armstrong, wife reportedly killed by teenage son

Antonio Armstrong was an All-American linebacker for Texas A&M in 1994.

Ron Clements

Update: Kevin Sumlin addresses Texas A&M's insulting 'Chalk Talk' message for women

The reworked lyrics to Texas A&M's fight song were positively 1950s — but that's probably unfair to the 1950s.

Bob Hille

Are these Michigan's new football uniforms?

It seems like Michigan's uniforms were released a little sooner than expected.

Colleen Thomas

Steve Spurrier rejoining Gators as official 'ambassador'

Steve Spurrier was announced Friday as "Ambassador and Consultant" to Florida's football program.

Scott Ridge

Big 12 plans decision on expansion before 2016 football season, report says

A decision as quickly as the end of August could conceivably allow the new member schools to play football in the Big 12 in 2017.

Bob Hille

Griping over College Football Playoff New Year's Eve games was just silly

Fans made far too much of a big deal about College Football Playoff games on New Year's Eve.

Mike DeCourcy

Because of the NCAA, Syracuse couldn't raise money for a cancer-stricken child

Zack Mahoney was going to cut his hair and donate the proceeds.

Sean Gentille

Fired Baylor employee seeks Pepper Hamilton report

The former assistant AD says he was never given a reason for his dismissal in the wake of the school's domestic and sexual assault scandal.

Bob Hille

College Football Playoff deserves a nice round of applause

The College Football Playoff moved the semifinals from New Year's Eve after watching the ratings drop last season. It's a great move, and here's why.

Bill Bender

College Football Playoff does the smart thing and moves bowls from New Year's Eve

The CFB Playoff listened to the complaints and will no longer have bowl games on New Year's Eve.

Jordan Heck

Tim Tebow credits 'father figure' Urban Meyer for his own interest in coaching

Tim Tebow has his backup plans in place in case he never gets another shot in the NFL.

Gabrielle McMillen

A ‘superhero’ linebacker? Northwestern’s Anthony Walker fits script

Anthony Walker could've picked Miami over Northwestern. Four years later, he's an All-American with a "superhero" Heisman Trophy campaign.

Bill Bender

WATCH: Jim Harbaugh looks like he can help Cubs' bullpen

Harbaugh showed off his pitching skills at Wrigley Field.

Tom Gatto

Will Muschamp mentions Dabo Swinney's wife while ribbing rival coach

Muschamp, now at South Carolina, has been known to make an interesting comment now and again, but nothing like this.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Former Alabama WR Tyrone Prothro may get second chance at NFL future

Prothro will also be reunited with former Alabama coach Mike Shula, the Panthers' offensive coordinator.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Mark Dantonio is OK not being called Big Ten favorite — he knows better

The Michigan State coach knows his team, so he doesn't care what everybody else is saying about its potential.

Bill Bender

LSU kicker remembers 'amazing friends' Sam Foltz, Mike Sadler

Colby Delahoussaye was the only survivor in a car wreck that killed Nebraska punter Sam Foltz and former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler.

Gabrielle McMillen

Ohio State’s talent show makes it favorite in Big Ten East

Urban Meyer has a young Ohio State team this season, but it's a talented young Ohio State team.

Bill Bender

Mississippi State's Jeffery Simmons pleads no contest for hitting woman

Jeffery Simmons was facing charges stemming from a video that emerged in March showing him punching a woman on camera.

Steven J. Gaither

Iowa State football player walks away after being hit by car

Don't expect Chase Allen to be shy about going over the middle after having already walked away from being hit by a car.

Steven J. Gaither

WATCH: Marcus Vick runs from cops, held at gunpoint in April incident

The younger brother of NFL veteran Michael Vick has had a long list of legal problems, dating back to his playing days at Virginia Tech.

Nick Birdsong

James Franklin makes two-fold mess by talking ‘negative recruiting’

Franklin spent Monday talking about how the program is still coming out of the aftermath of the Jerry Sandusky scandal, and twice this offseason, court documents re-opened those scars from the scandal that cost Joe Paterno his job.

Bill Bender

Georgia's Nick Chubb closer to starting than Sony Michel, Kirby Smart says

The two tailbacks are recovering from separate injuries that put them in question for Georgia's season opener against North Carolina.

Gabrielle McMillen

Lovie Smith has a lot of work to do if Illinois is going to be 'Chicago's team'

The Illini have to be Chicago’s team, because right now a lot other schools can make that argument. Northwestern, Notre Dame, Michigan State and Michigan have a lot of alumni and a recruiting footprint there.

Bill Bender

James Franklin stirs up controversy with 'negative recruiting' accusations

A few weeks ago to the Reading Eagle, Penn State coach James Franklin insinuated that other schools — namely Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State and Notre Dame — used the recent news about the Jerry Sandusky scandal to recruit against Penn State.

Colleen Thomas

Oklahoma RB Joe Mixon sued by female student he punched in 2014

Amelia Molitor seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages related to the incident in which she suffered broken bones in her face.

Bob Hille

Jim Harbaugh and Michigan’s magical, millennial, marketable machine

Harbaugh is a football man through and through. But he's been a marketing genius in just one year at Michigan, using some unique strategies that have the program poised for success in Year Two.

Bill Bender

Penn State head coach James Franklin ready to help exorcise Nittany Lion demons

The third year head coach looks at the 2016 football season as "Year 1." But does Franklin feel the pressure to produce a winner in Happy Valley?

Bill Bender

Baylor to pay Grobe $1.25M for '16

Grobe's pay is one-fourth what the ousted Art Briles would've made as Bears coach.

Bob Hille

Treon Harris transferring from Florida

Harris was set to make the position change from quarterback to wide receiver this season.

Colleen Thomas

Clemson dominates 2016 ACC Football Kickoff Preseason Poll

The 2016 ACC Kickoff wrapped up Friday, and its preseason poll was released Monday.

Terrin Waack

Lou Holtz says he's not a racist, stands by views on immigrants

Lou Holtz says some of his comments on immigration were jokes — but not all of them.

Michael McCarthy

Iowa DT has chilling incident with police while playing Pokemon Go

A game of Pokemon Go almost ended with a scary incident for Iowa football player Faith Ekakitie.

Marcus Dinitto

WATCH: FSU running back Dalvin Cook 'sucks' at Fruit Ninja

Cook has a surprising lack of hand-eye coordination for an elite college running back.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Florida State's Dalvin Cook will again be a pest for defenses

The Florida State running back wasn't named a Heisman Trophy finalist the past two years, but this season could be different.

Terrin Waack

Georgia Southern vacates three wins after NCAA investigation

The Eagles will vacate two games from 2013 and one from 2014 after the NCAA found a coach illegally helped players with school work.

Gabrielle McMillen

Clemson has even better shot at perfection this season

The Tigers and their goal of perfection aren't going anywhere in 2016.

Terrin Waack

Family matters: It's time Big 12 members recognize they need each other

Members of the Big 12 Conference need each other more than they realize.

Mike DeCourcy

BYU open to football-only membership in Big 12, AD says

BYU would still prefer all-sports entry and says its no-Sunday-games policy won't be a problem.

Marc Lancaster

Houston gets support for Big 12 bid from fellow in-state school

Incoming Tech president Lawrence Schovanec welcomed the thought of Houston joining the Big 12.

Gabrielle McMillen

UF LB interrupts sexual assault

Gators linebacker Christian Garcia was taking out the trash from the bar when he noticed the assault.

Gabrielle McMillen

The face of college football? It's Deshaun Watson, of course

The Clemson QB has done a lot, but there remains a lot left for him. "We have the potential on paper," he says.

Bill Bender

Clemson's rebuilt defense

Dabo Swinney and his staff are working to replacing seven defensive starters.

Travis Durkee

Clemson linebacker Ben Boulware's outfit rocked ACC Kickoff

Junior Ben Boulware rocked a salmon tie and white pants at the ACC Kickoff in Charlotte on Friday.

Terrin Waack

Without kickoffs, Alabama would not have won national championship

The ACC Kickoff in Charlotte heard many opinions on the idea of ridding kickoff, and there seemed to be a common threat, a common frustration, among coaches.

Terrin Waack

Notre Dame's 'Shamrock Series' uniforms are ... interesting

Check out the big reveal of the uniforms the Fighting Irish will wear in their game against Army

Sporting News

UCF's Tristan Payton helps catch man spying on cheerleaders

Wide receiver Tristan Payton helped police chase down a man who was spying on a group of teenaged cheerleaders on campus.

Gabrielle McMillen

UNC's Larry Fedora apologizes to female reporter for sexist remark

UNC coach Larry Fedora brought in the reporter's gender after she asked a question about cornerback Des Lawrence.

Gabrielle McMillen

Bama AD had stem cell transplant

He has completed a recent round of treatment for multiple myeloma and hopes to return to work soon on a limited basis.

Bob Hille

ACC to revisit championship site

The ACC kept its football title game in Charlotte despite HB2 but will continue to look at things after the NBA moved its All-Star Game.

Bob Hille

Why Mark Richt is poised to win — and win big — at Miami

It might seem crazy to say, but Richt might face less pressure to win a national championship at his alma mater than he did at Georgia.

Bill Bender

Miami's Brad Kaaya can be best quarterback in ACC

The third-year starter has what it takes to go down in history. He's already halfway there.

Terrin Waack

Don’t worry, football in Virginia should be just fine under new coaches

Virginia Tech replaces a legendary coach, and Virginia hasn’t finished a season ranked in the AP poll since 2004. But all is not lost.

Travis Durkee

Georgia Tech's Justin Thomas plans to push young team to 'step up' this season

Georgia Tech quarterback Justin Thomas will lead another young team this season.

Terrin Waack

Louisiana brewery honors LSU, creates 'Bayou Bengal' beer

Bayou Bengal is Tin Roof's honorary beer named for the LSU Tigers.

Gabrielle McMillen

Bylaw suggests Hugh Freeze penalty could be less severe than expected

Hugh Freeze has denied any intentional wrongdoing and has called the violations "mistakes."

Justin Sievert

Cincinnati coach Tommy Tuberville claims he 'caught me some Pokemons'

Tommy Tuberville seems to not know what is and what isn't a Pokemon.

Jordan Heck

Man gets trapped inside Oklahoma stadium chasing Pokemon

Pokemon Go has led to yet another incident involving sports fans.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Suspension ‘in play’ for Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze, report says

The Rebels coach could be punished under a recently enacted NCAA rule.

Steven J. Gaither

Big 12 coaches in favor of adding Houston, BYU to conference

The Big 12 knows what it wants — but can it get it?

Zac Al-Khateeb

Ivy League to be laboratory for NCAA kickoff experiment

The FCS conference, with NCAA approval, is taking an old-school approach to the play.

Tom Gatto

Former South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore to play himself in movie

Lattimore will make his acting debut in the Christian film "Faiths Song"

Colleen Thomas

Former Baylor Bear Shawn Oakman indicted on sexual assault charges

Former Baylor defensive end Shawn Oakman has been accused of assaulting a Baylor student last April.

Gabrielle McMillen

Girlfriend of Bri'onte Dunn to 911: 'My boyfriend hit me really bad'

Ohio State running back Bri'onte Dunn was dismissed from the program Monday for a "violation of team rules."

Ron Clements

There is still a chance the Big 12 could expand

The Big 12 board asked commissioner Bob Bowlsby to gauge the interest levels of other universities looking to join the conference.

Gabrielle McMillen

Baylor roster thinned out

It means there is an average of one fewer scholarship player at more than two-thirds of a 22-position depth-chart than the NCAA allows.

Bob Hille

Showtime Sports will give us a behind-the-scenes look at Florida State this season

Florida State announced Tuesday that Showtime Sports would chronicle its 2016 football season with a weekly 30-minute show called "A Season With Florida State Football.”

Colleen Thomas

Bob Stoops isn't going anywhere and the Sooners are better for it

So how long does Stoops plan on coaching? He's not ready to hear the question quite yet.

Bill Bender

Jim Grobe's Big 12 media day presser was a disaster

The Big 12 media day did not go well for Baylor's interim head football coach, who failed to display the necessary accountability for his program.

Sean Gentille

Charlie Strong needs to answer the QB question to survive at Texas

“Who’s your quarterback? How many games are you going to win? Are you on the hot seat?” At Texas, the second and third questions never stop. The first question, however, will determine if Strong can get off the hot seat in Year 3.

Bill Bender

Lou Holtz showed up to the Republican National Convention with his own liquor

Retirement seems to be treating the former Notre Dame coach well.

Marco Serna

Pac-12 Media Days: Stanford's Christian McCaffrey says he can 'do more' in 2016

Stanford's Christian McCaffrey says he can "do more" in 2016. But that doesn't necessarily mean he will top his 2,019 rushing yards from last season. He said he's "not statistically focused."

Lisa Horne

Jim Harbaugh continues quest for cool dad status in Michigan-themed rap video

Jim Harbaugh sings — or rather shouts — the chorus for rapper Bailey's song "Who's Got It Better Than Us?"

Jordan Greer

ESPN to launch ACC Network by 2019

The ACC will be joining the Big Ten, SEC and Pac-12 in the TV listings.

Ron Clements

Ohio State RB Bri'onte Dunn dismissed for violating team rules

The senior running back was expected to compete for carries in summer camp.

Bill Bender

New Baylor AD Mack Rhoades: 'We love a fixer-upper'

Mack Rhoades wants to change the culture at Baylor following a series of sexual assaults that have scandalized the athletic program.

Ron Clements

Will kickoffs be gone soon?

Two influential bodies have engaged in preliminary conversations about eliminating kickoffs from college football.

Marcus Dinitto

Top football helmet maker explores padded covers, report says

Schutt, the nation's No. 1 helmet maker, is exploring a deal with the maker of the coverings already used in some top college programs.

Bob Hille

Alabama suspends Alphonse Taylor indefinitely after arrest

Alabama offensive lineman Alphonse Taylor has been indefinitely suspended after his arrest Sunday on DUI charges.

Ron Clements

Mike Gundy's hair game is strong, but can Cowboys deliver?

The Oklahoma State coach's hair will be better remembered than what he said about this season's edition of the Cowboys.

Bill Bender

UNC will no longer sell jerseys of star athletes

In an effort to avoid backlash — as well as lawsuits — from athletes, UNC will no longer sell jerseys featuring the numbers of star players.

Marcus Dinitto

Bob Bowlsby botches Big 12 address with Baylor talk

There were many other topics the Big 12 commissioner could have talked about, but instead, he chose one and messed it up.

Bill Bender

Baylor scandal 'sullied' entire Big 12, commissioner Bob Bowlsby says

"When one member’s reputation is damaged," Bowlsby said in Dallas, "I think all of our images are damaged."

Bob Hille

Two Florida receivers arrested on felony charges after shooting BB gun

Freshmen wide receivers Tyrie Cleveland and Rick Anthony Wells were arrested and charged with two felony counts after firing BB gun and causing damage in their dorm.

Terrin Waack

Stedman Bailey joins West Virginia coaching staff to finish degree

Nearly eight months after being shot twice in the head, Stedman Bailey is returning to the football field.

Joe Rodgers

LSU coach Les Miles reflects on 'extremely sad time for Baton Rouge'

LSU football coach Les Miles issued a statement Sunday night calling for "peace, compassion and civility" after three police officers were shot and killed.

Brandon Schlager

Former Michigan assistant's nephew among officers killed in Baton Rouge, report says

Fred Jackson was a coach on the Michigan staff when the Wolverines won the 1997 national title.

Bill Bender

As LSU players join Baton Rouge conversation, they can contribute to healing

Les Miles said last week this could be a 'very significant team.' That could take on a new definition as the LSU players respond to Sunday's shootings.

Bill Bender

Alabama offensive lineman Alphonse Taylor arrested, charged with DUI

Yet more trouble has befallen the Tide this offseason.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Former Mississippi State WR Chris Smith shot, killed overnight

Smith was shot in his hometown of Meridian, Miss.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Mark Richt brings high dive tradition from Georgia to Miami

Richt's backflip off a high dive isn't new; he began the tradition when he was at Georgia.

Gabrielle McMillen

Boston College to retire Matt Ryan, Luke Kuechly's jerseys

In two separate games this season, Boston College will retire quarterback Matt Ryan's jersey and linebacker Luke Kuechly's jersey.

Gabrielle McMillen

Michael Jordan will be Michigan's honorary captain against Hawaii

Coach Jim Harbaugh has recruited yet another sports superstar to rep the Wolverines.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Michigan loses RB Derrick Green to TCU, reports say

Derrick Green, who was the one of the top running backs for the class of 2013, will transfer to TCU from Michigan.

Gabrielle McMillen

Former Vanderbilt football player Cory Batey sentenced to 15 years after rape conviction

Batey and three other football players were convicted in the rape case.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Tim Tebow says he's not speaking at GOP convention, calls report just a 'rumor'

Tim Tebow woke up this morning to a big surprise — he was supposedly speaking at the GOP convention. He went on Instagram to kill that rumor.

Arthur Weinstein

Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett cracks down on 'Pokemon Go'-playing teammates

The Buckeyes quarterback wants his teammates' minds on practice — not Pokemon Go.

Arthur Weinstein

Colorado athletes call their gym 'The Plantation,' chancellor says

Colorado athletes reportedly call their gym "The Plantation," referencing how black athletes work to support white athletes.

Arthur Weinstein

For Hugh Freeze and Ole Miss, judgment can't come soon enough

The Rebels face a brutal September and are awaiting a ruling on an NCAA investigation.

Bill Bender

Enjoy Les Miles while you can, LSU and SEC; he's unlike any other

The LSU coach gave a 21-minute opening statement Thursday and eventually talked about his football team.

Bill Bender

Pac-12 Media Days: For the first time, Stanford picked to win Pac-12 by media

What do you know: For the first time in 56 seasons the Cardinal gets top billing in the Pac-12.

Lisa Horne

Officer who arrested Alabama players not an LSU fan, Monroe PD tells Nick Saban

Saban is facing heat for his decision not to suspend Robinson, who faced a felony charge of possession of a stolen firearm.

Travis Durkee

Will Muschamp says the right things, but can he win like Spurrier at South Carolina?

Muschamp likes what Spurrier built in Columbia. "That's what we plan on; building on that.”

Bill Bender

Tim Tebow, Dana White among speakers at Republican convention

Donald Trump will have plenty of sports voices speaking on his behalf as he pursues the Republican nomination for president.

Scott Ridge

Michigan State football player allegedly hit by Draymond Green to transfer

Jermaine Edmondson has been granted his release by Michigan State and will transfer.

Ron Clements

Urban Meyer stands by DC Greg Schiano after Penn State allegations

Meyer is sticking by his defensive coordinator after unsealed documents allege Schiano knew of Jerry Sandusky's actions at PSU.

Gabrielle McMillen

College Football Playoff will consider moving semifinals off New Year's Eve

CFB Playoff executive director Bill Hancock said Wednesday the committee will consider moving future semifinals off New Year's Eve.

Ron Clements

Art Briles will return to coaching by 2017, so he says

Briles was shown the door at Baylor in May amid controversy surrounding the Bears' football program.

Travis Durkee

Missouri AD Mack Rhoades headed to Baylor, school announces

Rhoades, who has been at Mizzou only 14 months, will replace Ian McCaw, who resigned this summer amid Baylor's sexual assault scandal.

Bob Hille

Bret Bielema fills Spurrier entertainment void, creating his on-field success next

Bielema was on his game Wednesday at SEC Media Days. On a serious note, his fourth season will be a telling one as the Hogs aim to break through.

Bill Bender

Nick Saban defends how Cam Robinson, Hootie Jones have been disciplined

The Alabama coach says the players were disciplined after their arrests earlier this year and doesn't think they got preferential treatment.

Bob Hille

SEC-Big Ten challenge is Bret Bielema's best idea yet

Arkansas coach Bret Bielema has a lot ideas and isn’t afraid to share them. The SEC-Big Ten challenge is his best one yet.

Bill Bender

Nick Saban creates — and destroys — coaches along the way

Three SEC East coaches are former Saban assistants. The bad news: Saban is 100-18 with four national titles at Alabama.

Bill Bender

Texas A&M star Myles Garrett aims to become 'unanimous' No. 1 NFL Draft pick

The Aggies junior defensive end enters the 2016 season with lofty goals.

Alec Brzezinski

SEC media days: Can you trust Kevin Sumlin’s QB plan to get back in SEC West hunt?

The Aggies' quarterback situation has been less than ideal since Johnny Manziel jumped to the NFL, but coach Kevin Sumlin believes in an Oklahoma transfer.

Bill Bender

Just say it, Butch: Tennessee needs to beat Florida to take next step

Tennessee has a lot of big games on its 2016 schedule, but the biggest has to be its matchup with Florida.

Bill Bender

Georgia running backs Nick Chubb, Sony Michel return still uncertain

Georgia coach Kirby Smart is still not sure if his two star running backs will be ready in time to play in the Bulldogs' season opener.

Bill Bender

Greg Schiano, Tom Bradley knew of Jerry Sandusky’s abuse, court documents say

High-profile assistants at top programs knew about Sandusky's acts while at Penn State.

Travis Durkee

Mississippi State's Dan Mullen winning SEC Media Days with sneakers, surfing

Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen showcases his off-the-field cool persona. Or at least tries.

Steven J. Gaither

Give Kirby Smart time to clean up arrests, he might just deliver

First-year Georgia coach Kirby Smart did not shy away from questions at SEC Media Days about his players being arrested.

Bill Bender

Joe Paterno's callous reaction to 1976 Jerry Sandusky victim revealed in new court docs

The testimony includes claim that former Penn State coach Joe Paterno was personally told of abuse by a victim.

Travis Durkee

Pokémon Go tees up Jameis Winston joke for University of Florida police

Florida police couldn't resist the urge to reference Jameis Winston after a Pokémon Go photo featured crab legs.

Travis Durkee

Hugh Freeze says Laremy Tunsil sent a letter after Ole Miss violations

The Ole Miss coach said there was a "sweetness" to the letter his former player sent.

Jordan Heck

Service academy athletes free to pursue pro careers immediately under new policy

After Secretary of Defense Ash Carter told Navy's Keenan Reynolds to "go get 'em" in the NFL, defense department policy changed.

Bob Hille

Jim McElwain held to Saban standard, and that’s how it should be

Jim McElwain is confident in the Gators as he enters his second season as head coach.

Bill Bender

Gus Malzahn looks to tap into 2013 formula to snap Auburn out of funk

Winning close games, finding a quarterback and maneuvering through a brutal schedule top the Tigers' list.

Bill Bender

Four Auburn players arrested on marijuana charges won't miss playing time

Auburn coach Gus Malzahn won't take playing time from four players arrested on marijuana possession charges in April.

Joe Rodgers

Steve Spurrier's "Head Ball Coach" book releases this summer

The Head Ball Coach wrote a book, and it's named "Head Ball Coach," rightly so.

Terrin Waack

Marcus Mariota pupil Tua Tagovailoa sweeps Elite 11, Opening Finals MVPs

The No. 2 dual-threat QB in the class of 2017 says though he's committed to Alabama, he'll take all five of his official visits.

Bob Hille

SEC Media Days: Schedule, what to watch as league's media event begins Monday

Spurrier is gone, but the SEC roster is loaded with coaches you'll want to hear and future first-round draft picks.

Ken Bradley

Georgia DL Jonathan Ledbetter jailed on DUI charges; 8th arrest under Kirby Smart

Kirby Smart hasn't coached a down in Athens, Ga., but is already dealing with the his eighth player arrest since becoming head coach.

Joe Rodgers

Nick Saban, Jimbo Fisher team up to help flooded West Virginia high schools

Devastating floods throughout West Virginia in late June claimed the lives of 23 people.

Travis Durkee

FSU commits uses Lambo

Khalan Laborn announced his commitment to Florida State with a rented Lambo.

Travis Durkee

Las Vegas sports book releases 'Game of the Year' lines

Trying to find Golden Nugget's betting lines on college football games this year? We've got them here.

Steve Petrella

Jim Grobe explains his plan to help save Baylor football in SN interview

Jim Grobe takes over Baylor football program in aftermath of report detailing the mishandling of sexual assault allegations involving players.

Bill Bender

Baylor invites rape victim Brenda Tracy to speak to athletes

Brenda Tracy already spoke to the Nebraska football team about her rape by two Oregon State football players.

Gabrielle McMillen

Arizona State could potentially expand beer sales at Sun Devil Stadium

Arizona State is debating whether it will expand its alcohol sales within the football stadium.

Don Muret

Georgia Southern loses scholarships, on probation after academic violations

Georgia Southern will lose scholarships and wins because of academic violations.

Steven J. Gaither

Angry Arkansas has interesting plan for $2M Michigan buyout

In order to resume its rivalry with Notre Dame, Michigan had to buy its way out of games against Arkansas, which left the Razorbacks unhappy.

Bob Hille

Power 5 conferences propose giving athletes more time off

Among the proposals: 21 more days off during the academic year and an eight-hour block of time each night free from athletic activities.

Bob Hille

New twist in Notre Dame-Michigan rivalry should be even more fun

Notre Dame and Michigan will renew their rivalry with a home-and-home series in 2018-19.

Bill Bender

Mark Richt's first home game with Miami might happen on the road

Lagging stadium renovations could force the Hurricanes to relocate their Sept. 3 opener against Florida A&M.

Marc Lancaster

50 questions, 50 days until college football starts

Sporting News answered 50 quick-hitter questions in honor of the 50 days left until the 2016 college football season officially starts.

Bill Bender

Michigan-Notre Dame rivalry to renew in 2018, report says

One of the most storied rivalries in college football is getting the green light to return to the field.

Joe Rodgers

Josh Rosen 'would've been best QB in this year's draft,' UCLA's Jim Mora says

The Bruins coach implies that Rosen, who threw for 3,670 yards and 23 TDs as a true freshman, is better than Jared Goff and Carson Wentz.

Bob Hille

ESPN's John Wildhack to become new AD at Syracuse

John Wildhack will leave ESPN in August for a job at his alma mater.

Michael McCarthy

LSU athletes, staffs will have to take classes to prevent sexual harassment

Amid the scandals rocking Baylor and Tennessee, LSU decided all athletes must take a course in sexual harassment sensitivity and awareness.

Gabrielle McMillen

Tennessee reaches $2.48 million settlement in sexual assault lawsuit

Tennessee settled with eight plaintiffs who alleged the university created an atmosphere that allowed sexual assaults to take place.

Zac Al-Khateeb

LSU coach Les Miles back on the movie beat with role as officer

Les Miles is making his second movie appearance, and this time he's not playing a role related to football.

Terrin Waack

Former Iowa football player Kyle Calloway killed by train

The former Iowa offensive lineman died at the age of 29 after being struck by a train while jogging.

Marcus Dinitto

Bob Harris, 'voice of Blue Devils,' to retire after four decades

Bob Harris has called 1,358 Blue Devils men's basketball games, including 104 against Duke's archrival, North Carolina.

Bob Hille

More than 200 former Penn State lettermen ask for return of Joe Paterno statue

Penn State removed the statue of Joe Paterno in the summer of 2012 in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sexual-abuse case.

Joe Rodgers

Alabama quarterback Blake Barnett set to tie the knot

The happy couple that is an Alabama quarterback and a professional surfer shared news of their engagement on social media.

Terrin Waack

Robert Beal credits relationship with Kirby Smart for commitment to Georgia

Robert Beal committed to the Georgia over Alabama, Notre Dame and Florida State.

Marcus Dinitto

Georgia running back Sony Michel breaks forearm in off-field incident

Michel, a junior, underwent surgery a day after he was injured. His return date is unknown.

Terrin Waack

Five questions waiting to be answered at The Opening Finals

The elite camp — an annual who's who of potential college talent, as well as talent evaluators — runs through Sunday.

Bob Hille

Alabama self-reports 19 secondary NCAA violations

The university posted the information on the Friday of a holiday weekend and has since removed the news release from RollTide.com.

Bob Hille

Jim Harbaugh tried to prove he's a real Drake fan and failed

Jim Harbaugh really wants recruits to think he's cool.

Nick Birdsong

Jim Harbaugh cancels satellite camp over Zika virus, concerns about baby

Thursday's camp was to be the last in Michigan's month-long barnstorming tour of the U.S. that also included a stop in Australia.

Bob Hille

Your crappy 5-7 team has to wait behind crappy 6-6 teams for bowl bid, NCAA rules

After all 6-6 bowl-eligible teams are selected, the 5-7 teams will be deemed eligible in descending order of Academic Progress Rate.

Bob Hille

Michigan players reenact 'Circle of Life', have a lot of time on their hands

The Jim Harbaugh saga of craziness at Michigan continues.

Colleen Thomas

Texas continues to reap Baylor defectors, lands four-star OL

Four four-star players who originally signed with Baylor this spring, instead will play at Texas.

Bob Hille

Three more women join Title IX lawsuit against Baylor

The number of plaintiffs in one of three federal lawsuits pending against Baylor doubled to six with Tuesday's amended suit.

Bob Hille

Trevone Boykin has felony assault charge reduced to misdemeanor

Former TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin's felony charge from an incident in December was reduced Tuesday.

Ron Clements

No. 3 dual-threat QB Kellen Mond opts for Texas A&M after Baylor decommit

The four-star recruit's decision is the latest in a revolving-door story at quarterback in College Station.

Bob Hille

Tim Tebow prays with family of unconscious man on plane

Tim Tebow was on a flight from Atlanta to Phoenix over the weekend when another passenger fell unconscious because of a heart condition.

Ron Clements

Auburn, Penn State schedule home-and-home football series

The Auburn and Penn State football programs announced Monday a home-and-home series for 2021 and 2022.

Marcus Dinitto

Herschel Walker’s Heisman, national title picks might surprise you

He’s still partial to his alma mater of Georgia, so his picks to win the 2016 Heisman Trophy and national championship are surprising.

Ron Clements

SEC Twitter account gets hacked, reportedly posts inappropriate photos

The SEC has issued a statement after a Twitter hack, according to reports.

Rea White

Baylor, Art Briles officially terminate relationship after suspension

Briles, Baylor have officially terminated their relationship, acknowledge serious shortcomings in response to reports of sexual violence in program.

Rea White

Five-star offensive lineman Wyatt Davis commits to Ohio State

Davis is the No. 1 guard in the Class of 2017.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Jim Harbaugh says he doesn't miss the NFL, is embracing challenge at Michigan

Jim Harbaugh still follows the league, especially brother John's Ravens, but he says he's excited about helping his Wolverines players get there.

Terrin Waack

Baylor releases five football signees from letters of intent

The Bears prepared to lose five more players from their 2016 recruiting class as the university announced it had granted releases to the group.

Terrin Waack

At least your phone can save the date for all future K-State nonconference games

On Thursday, Kansas State announced a home-and-home with Washington State for 2026 and 2029.

Ken Bradley

Rape survivor meets Mike Riley, the man she 'hated'

Brenda Tracy met Riley for the first time since she was sexually assaulted in 1998 at Oregon State, where he was the football coach.

Scott Ridge

Georgia dismisses freshman DB after second arrest in three months

Chad Clay was released from UGA's football program Wednesday after being arrested for the second time in 10 weeks.

Steven J. Gaither

Big 12 wants full access to information surrounding Baylor assaults

Later Wednesday, the Baylor interim president responded to the Big 12's request.

Gabrielle McMillen

Alabama AD Bill Battle to take medical leave for cancer treatment

Battle will be away from his office for a few weeks as he undergoes treatment for multiple myeloma, a form of cancer.

Joe Rodgers

Alabama assistant coaches get raises approved

Alabama's assistants were rewarded following a national-championship winning season.

Rea White

Art Briles skipped scheduled visit with rape victim, woman's lawyers say

Art Briles not helping himself repair his image in wake of Baylor sexual assault scandal.

Joe Rodgers

Jim Harbaugh and wife are expecting another child

Harbaugh announced that he and his wife Sarah are expecting their fourth child to reporters covering a camp in Ann Arbor.

Colleen Thomas

DA says he didn't want to ruin lives of two men who spent years working and sweating

Alabama's Cam Robinson and Hootie Jones won't be prosecuted for their May arrests because of lack of evidence and the DA's interesting reasoning.

Travis Durkee

ESPN renews with Big Ten as conference triples media rights haul

ESPN has agreed to pay $190 million annually over six years to share media rights to Big Ten football and basketball games with Fox.

Marcus Dinitto

NC State adopts new, way-too-cute puppy mascot, Tuffy II

NC State welcomed Tuffy II to the Wolfpack on Sunday.

Terrin Waack

Report: USC AD Pat Haden, relatives received $2.4M in part-time role for charity

The outgoing USC athletic director and his family have been receiving large payments from a charitable foundation as scholarship totals decreased.

Ron Clements

Brandon Vandenburg, ex-Vanderbilt player, convicted in rape retrial

Vandenburg, 23, was found guilty on all counts, including aggravated rape and sexual battery,

Tom Gatto

NCAA considering partnership with NFL to sponsor football camps

The NCAA wants to find a way to regulate satellite camps without banning them outright.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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