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Randy Moss' son commits to NC State

Thaddeus Moss, a 6-4 tight end out of Charlotte, announces he'll attend N.C. State.

Scott Ridge

Ex-NFL WR Jabar Gaffney arrested on drug charges

Gaffney, 35, was the first player selected in the second round of the 2002 draft.

Alec Brzezinski

Alabama celebrates latest title with on-campus parade

Tuscaloosa, Ala., was once again the site of a huge parade, thanks to the Tide's latest championship.

Joe Rodgers

Dabo Swinney sleds with recruits during winter storm Jonas

Dabo Swinney is the ultimate player's coach.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Five-star DT Rashard Lawrence commits to LSU

Add another name to LSU's incredible recruiting class.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Sallie Mae shamelessly tweets at Houston recruit

Banking corporation Sallie Mae blatantly tweeted at a college recruit to check out their loan options.

Gabrielle McMillen

Gators get it: Moving spring game to Friday night could pay off big

Florida will play its spring game on Friday night instead of the usual Saturday and that could re-brand a stale spring custom in ways other schools should follow.

Ken Bradley

Hackett donates to UM

Hackett's donation will go to a program called "Athletes Connected," which works with student-athletes suffering from depression.

Gabrielle McMillen

CFP names new committee members

The four new appointments replace Mike Gould, Pat Haden, Tom Osborne and Mike Tranghese.

Travis Durkee

Two weeks before Signing Day, Michigan pulls offer from longtime commit

Erik Swenson committed to Michigan in 2013, and now has reopened his recruiting due to "unforeseen circumstances."

Jordan Heck

Will Muschamp wants Steve Spurrier close to South Carolina program

South Carolina kept a locker with Steve Spurrier's name on it for when he returns to visit the football program.

Joe Rodgers

Former USC tight end Bryce Dixon arrested on carjacking charges

It's the second major inciden for Dixon, who was kicked off the team this season after two alleged incidents of sexual misconduct.

Joe Rodgers

Stanford's Graham Shuler to skip senior season—but not for NFL

The All-Pac-12 honorable mention selection has made the decision to, in his words, "chase my dreams and opportunities outside of football."

Bob Hille

Jim Harbaugh continues unconventional recruiting tactics

The unconventional Michigan coach takes in a World Religions class as part of his recruiting tour.

Scott Ridge

Florida's Jalen Tabor compares NCAA to 'modern form of slavery'

Florida defensive back Jalen Tabor didn't much appreciate the SEC's incredible revenue from 2015.

Brandon Schlager

Report: Lane Kiffin contacted for 49ers' OC position

Lane Kiffin has once again turned heads in the NFL.

Zac Al-Khateeb

SEC made $527.4 million in first year of conference TV network, playoff

The windfall represents a 60 percent jump over the previous fiscal year as the SEC distributes $31.2 million to each of its 14 schools.

Bob Hille

Harbaugh climbs a tree to show off

While Harbaugh's tactics may be amusing, the Wolverines' 2016 recruiting class is no joke.

Joe Rodgers

LSU defensive stars Kendall Beckwith, Tre’Davius White to return for senior season

Beckwith was second on the team with 84 tackles last season and added 10 tackles for loss and 3 1/2 half sacks.

Travis Durkee

Ohio State steals two top recruits away from Maryland

Ohio State has the top-ranked recruiting class according to both Scout.com and 247Sports.com.

Travis Durkee

Portland State LB AJ Schlatter dies from complications after tonsillectomy

The Vikings' fourth-leading tackler helped the team upset Washington State and reach the FCS playoffs this season.

Joe Rodgers

No doubt, Nick Saban better than Bear Bryant at this recruiting tactic

A four-time national-title winning coach at Alabama, Saban played mini hoops with recruits at a recruiting outing last weekend.

Ken Bradley

Former Michigan coach Brady Hoke joins Oregon as defensive coordinator

Hoke is tasked with fixing a Ducks defense that ranked near the bottom in total defense last season, allowing more than 485 yards per game.

Travis Durkee

Tim Tebow's foundation has plans for more than 200 special needs proms worldwide

Tim Tebow's foundation provides each prom with financial support, decorations and gifts for each participants.

Joe Rodgers

North Texas wide receiver turns himself in after hit-and-run

A North Texas wide receiver was arrested after turning himself in to police after he was involved in a hit-and-run that left one person seriously hurt.

Gabrielle McMillen

Kidsy arrested for hit-and-run

Kidsy was arrested after turning himself in to police on Friday after he was involved in a hit-and-run that left one person seriously hurt.

Gabrielle McMillen

Lloyd Carr reportedly among finalists for CFP Selection Committee

The former Michigan coach is reportedly among several finalists in consideration to join the College Football Playoff Selection Committee.

Gabrielle McMillen

Jim Harbaugh goes to school with nation's top kicker, divides a town

Jim Harbaugh spent a day with Penn State kicker commit Quinn Nordin.

Haley Sawyer

Alabama defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson headed to NFL

Robinson projects as a possible top-10 draft choice in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Arthur Weinstein

Are Michigan, Tennessee worth the hype? How about beating your rivals first

Michigan and Tennessee are early season clubhouse leaders in terms of offseason hype, but the chance to prove it won't come until they get another crack at their biggest rivals.

Bill Bender

Former Nebraska teammate on Lawrence Phillips: 'It's sad, very sad'

Mike Minter remembers Phillips as a great teammate and friend at Nebraska and the team expected big things from him — not the startling conclusion to a life that went off the rails years ago.

Ken Bradley

Ohio State tops Michigan, Texas with monster Nike deal

The Buckeyes extend their relationship with the apparel company for 15 years and $252 million.

Scott Ridge

Alabama QB Alec Morris confirms transfer to North Texas

After a month of speculation, the Tide's backup quarterback confirmed on Twitter his intention to transfer to North Texas.

Gabrielle McMillen

Tom Osborne: Lawrence Phillips wasn't 'evil person'

The Hall of Fame coach: "He was talented, not just athletically, but intellectually, and had a lot of potential. It’s just very sad.’’

Bob Hille

Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt replaces Jeff Long as selection committee chairman

Long rotates out of the College Football Playoff spot after the first two seasons of the playoff.

Ken Bradley

Flat TV ratings doesn't keep Goodyear from renewing Cotton Bowl sponsorship

The tire-maker became a title sponsor when the bowl rejoined "the New Year's Six" and moved from its namesake Dallas stadium to Arlington.

Bob Hille

Sprint to Signing Day begins as recruiting dead period ends

As of 12:01 a.m. Thursday, coaches were fanning out for in-home visits as the recruiting clock ticked toward Feb. 3, National Signing Day.

Bob Hille

With another title in hand, Kirby Smart shifts focus to being Georgia head coach

The new Bulldogs coach said not juggling both the Alabama and Georgia programs anymore is a "huge relief."

Gabrielle McMillen

Clemson's Dabo Swinney on winning Bear Bryant award: 'God has a sense of humor'

The former walk-on who played on an Alabama national champion led his Tigers (14-1) to within a game of an unbeaten CFP-winning season.

Bob Hille

NCAA approves championship game for Big 12, conferences with fewer than 12 teams

The NCAA approved in a 7-2 vote a motion to allow FBS conferences with fewer than 12 members to have conference championship football games.

Gabrielle McMillen

James Franklin's biggest mistake? Raising expectations too high for Penn State

A crossroads season for a coach whose 14-12 record after two seasons could have been much worse considering the lack of scholarship numbers and the inherent problems of recruiting after the Sandusky fallout.

Matt Hayes

Mackensie Alexander to draft

Mackensie Alexander played in the first half of the College Football Playoff title game against Alabama, but injured his right hamstring.

Gabrielle McMillen

Deep thoughts with Bret Bielema: Why not eggnog year-round?

A multi-part series documentary titled "Being Bret Bielema" will take you behind the scenes with one of the most interesting coaches in the country.

Ken Bradley

Jim Harbaugh plans sleepover at recruit's house

The Michigan coach is employing some unorthodox tactics to sway the No. 1 kicker recruit in the nation.

Zac Al-Khateeb

To be like Vince Young, Deshaun Watson needs to carry Clemson to 2016 title

With a 405-yard passing, 73-yard rushing performance in the loss to Alabama on Monday, Watson drew comparisons to the former Texas QB who led the Longhorns past USC for the 2005 national title.

Bill Bender

Previewing 2016 NCAA Convention hot topics

The NCAA Convention kicks off this week in San Antonio, Texas. Here is a look at what will be some of the most talked about issues for 2016.

Justin Sievert

Did Nick Saban overwork NFL prospect Derrick Henry with 395 carries?

Taking a look at Derrick Henry's NFL future after a heavy workload in 2015.

Jordan Heck

Indiana coach Kevin Wilson gets raise, six-year extension

Kevin Wilson earned a contract extension after taking Indiana to a bowl game.

Jordan Heck

What's next for Nick Saban? Team meeting to make sure this happens again in 2016

Alabama's defense was gassed. A gutsy onside kick call ripped back the momentum and the decision to use up-tempo offense all fed into Saban winning his fourth national title with the Crimson Tide.

Matt Hayes

Nick Saban: 'This was the most difficult game we had to win a championship'

The Alabama coach talked about how tough Clemson was to play, the risky onside kick and Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Gabrielle McMillen

Lane Kiffin needs a ride back to Alabama team hotel because the buses left him

Alabama won its fourth national title in the past seven seasons and when the team buses rolled out of the University of Phoenix Stadium, OC Lane Kiffin wasn't on any of them.

Ken Bradley

Turning point: The onside kick that launched Alabama to a national title

Tied at 24 with 10 minutes left in the national championship game, Nick Saban dialed up an onside kick that propelled Alabama to a 45-40 win.

Travis Durkee

Alabama's O.J. Howard, Eddie Jackson crowned MVPs of CFP title game

Alabama tight end O.J. Howard and defensive back Eddie Jackson were named top offensive and defensive players in their 45-40 win over Clemson.

Gabrielle McMillen

Three reasons why Clemson came up short against Alabama

Clemson fell short in its quest for its first national title since the 1982 Orange Bowl. There were three main reasons why.

Travis Durkee

Three reasons why Alabama won the CFP national championship

Alabama managed to push past Clemson to claim its fourth national title in seven years. Here are three reasons why the Tide won.

Gabrielle McMillen

Alabama rides Derrick Henry, special teams to another national championship

Henry ran for 158 yards and three touchdowns as Alabama won its fourth title in seven seasons under Nick Saban.

Travis Durkee

Onside kick, Kenyan Drake kickoff return give Alabama huge special teams lift

The Crimson Tide took the lead with two game-changing plays on kickoffs in the fourth quarter against Clemson.

Ken Bradley

Who needs a babysitter? Clemson fan brings small baby to championship game

It's a big game and a family affair for the Clemson woman captured on camera Monday with her baby wearing purple headphones at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Ken Bradley

Derrick Henry is bigger than Mark Ingram — a lot bigger

Alabama running back Derrick Henry stood next to former Crimson Tide star Mark Ingram. There was a bit of a size difference.

Jordan Greer

Officials' gaffe costs Clemson timeout near end of first half vs. Alabama

A few extra seconds could have given Clemson an opportunity to get in better scoring position.

Bill Bender

Clemson loses Mackensie Alexander for second half with injury

The cornerback tweaked his left hamstring in the second quarter and returned to the locker room before halftime.

Gabrielle McMillen

Who is Hunter Renfrow? Five things to know about the Clemson receiver

The redshirt freshman, who is a walk-on, caught the first two touchdowns for Clemson against Alabama in the CFP title game.

Gabrielle McMillen

Bonnie Bernstein criticizes Ciara's dress at national championship game

Veteran reporter Bonnie Bernstein felt Ciara needed to "cover up" before singing the national anthem ahead of Monday night's title game between Clemson and Alabama.

Jordan Greer

Clemson vs. Alabama: 24-point fourth quarter gives Tide fourth title in seven years

After all of the highlight-worthy plays, the Crimson Tide put on a magical fourth-quarter performance to beat the Tigers, 45-40, in the national title game Monday night.

Colleen Thomas

Notre Dame star Jaylon Smith declares for NFL Draft despite knee injury

The linebacker made the decision despite suffering a torn ACL and MCL in Notre Dame's Fiesta Bowl loss to Ohio State.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Clemson's Mackensie Alexander could be limited vs. Alabama with a hamstring injury

The Tigers' national title hopes could take a major blow Monday night against Alabama if their star cornerback isn't at full speed.

Joe Rodgers

Kansas State legend Bill Snyder to return to sidelines next season

Kansas State head football coach Bill Snyder will return for his 25th season on the sidelines for the team he helped resurrect in the 1990's

Joe Rodgers

Navy QB Keenan Reynolds to attend State of the Union address

The record-setting quarterback was invited to President Obama's final State of the Union by a Tennessee congressman.

Marc Lancaster

Alabama's pregame coronation is a premature, prisoner of the moment's mistake

If there’s one flaw in the new personality of the instant-on, social media world, it is this: we are prisoners of the moment. We forget Alabama didn't look the part before they beat Michigan State.

Matt Hayes

Most valuable college football programs: Ohio State's worth drops below $1 billion — barely

Ohio State is the most valuable football program but the estimated $946.61 million it is worth is down from $1.1 billion last year.

Joe Rodgers

Penn State WR Geno Lewis will transfer to Oklahoma

The Lions' redshirt junior, who recorded 72 catches the last two seasons, will be eligible to play immediately as a graduate transfer.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Clemson expects DE Shaq Lawson to play against Alabama

"I don't think Coach Saban is going to cancel the game over there," Tigers coach Dabo Swinney says, if the junior with 23.5 TFLs can't play.

Bob Hille

Jim Harbaugh eyes unconventional location for Michigan spring practices

Michigan's coach is once again thinking outside the box with his latest reported plan for the Wolverines' spring practice.

Scott Ridge

Championship game picks: Advantage Alabama to win fourth title in seven seasons

History says roll with the Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Championship Game tonight in Glendale, Ariz.

Ken Bradley

What else needs to be said? 'Lane is a very good football coach' says Saban

Tide offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin isn't rebuilding his image, he's defending it and has the game's most powerful man in his corner. And why not — Saban tried to hire Kiffin when he took the Dolphins job.

Matt Hayes

How to beat Alabama: Have a dual threat QB, push the tempo

Clemson has Deshaun Watson and he's the type of QB that has given the Tide problems. But if Clemson has too many three-and-outs, that plays to Alabama's strengths.

Matt Hayes

Even Empire State Building getting in on championship game action

The historical building — one of the nation's tallest — will light up Monday with Clemson and Alabama colors during the College Football Playoff Championship Game.

Ken Bradley

Alabama to name campus Catholic Student Center after Nick Saban

'Bama students love Tide football, but soon the campus' catholic population will be able to worship in a building bearing Nick Saban's name.

Joe Rodgers

Unbeaten Clemson on Alabama being favored: 'It's all a brand thing'

The top-ranked team is a seven-point underdog heading into Monday night, and none too pleased about it.

Marc Lancaster

FSU QB Sean Maguire played on broken ankle in Peach Bowl, needs surgery

Maguire is not expected to participate in spring drills and his starting status for next fall is by no means secure.

Joe Rodgers

Penn State DC Bob Shoop named to same position at Tennessee

Bob Shoop jumped ship in Happy Valley to take over the defensive coordinator position in Knoxville.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Clemson unfazed by 'Bama's bully persona

Alabama may be king of the college football playground, but Clemson doesn't plan on getting bullied come Monday.

Matt Hayes

Nation's No. 1 tight end commits to Georgia

Kirby Smart just grabbed the biggest commit of his young head coaching career.

Zac Al-Khateeb

For Nick Saban, happiness is winning titles and process of working toward another

Saban's next challenge isn’t another program (Texas) or second-chance at a missed opportunity (the NFL), it’s winning again at a place that can’t get enough of it.

Matt Hayes

Alabama's Lane Kiffin says Steve Sarkisian texted him plays during Cotton Bowl

Was it a coincidence that the Crimson Tide was better than the Big Ten champions after halftime or was there some funny business going on?

Joe Rodgers

North Dakota State stomps Jacksonville State for fifth straight FCS Championship

No. 3 North Dakota State has now won five title games in a row after they thumped No. 1 Jacksonville State.

Gabrielle McMillen

Clemson DE Shaq Lawson: '60 percent chance I play' in Monday's title game

After saying there is a "very good chance” he will play Monday, Clemson star Shaq Lawson said it's only a 60-percent chance he'll play.

Joe Rodgers

Clemson vs. Alabama: Deshaun, Derrick, Dabo and everything you need to know

Top-ranked Clemson and No. 2 Alabama play for the College Football Playoff title on Monday in Glendale, Ariz.

Ken Bradley

Mark Ingram hopes Derrick Henry carries on Alabama RB success in title game

The Heisman-winning Crimson Tide running back, now with the Saints, predicts a 10-point victory for Alabama against Clemson.

Bill Bender

Taiwanese Animators give their take on Alabama vs. Clemson

The Taiwanese Animators have an interesting take on the national title game between Alabama and Clemson.

Zac Al-Khateeb

ESPN might owe $20M in free ads for abysmal playoff semifinal ratings

Airing the College Football Playoff semifinals on New Year's Eve proved to be disastrous for ratings, and ESPN may have to pay the price.

Gabrielle McMillen

Advice for the big game: Quit worrying and just play, enjoy the moment

The NFL playoffs start this weekend, followed by the college football national championship game Monday night. The pressure will be intense. One expert has advice for how to handle the big games and big moments.

Kevin L. Burke

Jacksonville State seeks upset of North Dakota State for first FCS championship

No. 3 NDSU (12-2) has won four consecutive FCS titles, but it will have to get past No. 1 Jacksonville State (13-1) for its fifth straight.

Gabrielle McMillen

Derrick Brooks, Rod Woodson head 2016 College Football Hall of Fame class

The 16-member class included Randall Cunningham — as a punter — and Marlin Briscoe — as a quarterback.

Bob Hille

Watch Clemson give Tigers big sendoff to national title game

Clemson players and coaches enjoyed the moment as they left Memorial Stadium and began their journey to Glendale, Ariz., for the championship game vs. Alabama.

Ken Bradley

Clemson Tiger Paw Biscuits? Two Chick-fil-A restaurants serving them Monday

Two restaurants owned by a Clemson graduate in South Carolina will break out the paw-shaped biscuits Monday morning from 6 to 10:30.

Ken Bradley

Stanford won't be cowed by Rose officials' critique of band's halftime show

The university approved the script that called for the band to make fun of opponent Iowa's rural roots — cow tipping included.

Bob Hille

Urban Meyer calls Ohio State's NFL early-entry exodus ‘over the top’

The Buckeyes coach anticipated some players leaving his program early for the NFL, just not this many. Nine have declared.

Scott Ridge

Texas A&M chancellor calls reported scheme to fire Kevin Sumlin 'a fairy tale on steroids'

A sharp-tongued statement from the Texas A&M chancellor's office denounced a series of reports saying Kevin Sumlin's job is in jeopardy.

Brandon Schlager

Mark Cuban invests in a new daily fantasy sports platform

Fantasy Labs offers data, tools and analytics for daily fantasy players to use and, it says, with which to succeed on DFS sites.

Bob Hille

Clemson given practice waiver

Clemson’s semester started Wednesday, meaning players would've been on the NCAA's 20-hour limit, unlike Alabama, which isn't in school yet.

Travis Durkee

Beer money flows at UT football

The first season of in-stadium alcohol sales netted $1.8 million for the Longhorns, with Miller Lite and Coors Light leading the way.

Marc Lancaster

Lane Kiffin, good student, will be a better head coach when time comes

In two seasons at Nick Saban's offensive coordinator, Lane Kiffin has grown. He says if becomes a head coach again, he'll be better prepared because of Saban.

Bill Bender

Noel Mazzone to be Texas A&M's fourth offensive coordinator since 2012, per report

Mazzone's offense at UCLA had six games of 500-plus yards in 2015 while A&M's regressed for the fourth time under head coach Kevin Sumlin.

Bob Hille

Texas State football player Will Trevillion, 20, dies

Will Trevillion died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, at age 20.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Texas State names Everett Withers as football coach

Everett Withers is leaving James Madison to become Texas State's head coach.

Ron Clements

Ole Miss gives Hugh Freeze, coaching staff big raise

Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze's salary increased by $150,000 annually as of Jan. 1, not including incentives.

Gabrielle McMillen

Saints QB coach Mike Neu to become Ball State coach

The Ball State football program will have a new leader under Saints quarterbacks coach Mike Neu.

Ron Clements

Washington AD Scott Woodward leaves for Texas A&M

Scott Woodward, athletic director at Washington since 2008, will take over the same position at Texas A&M.

Alec Brzezinski

Former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy says team 'will be pulling' for Kirby Smart at Georgia

The former Alabama quarterback said Smart's patience at Alabama has finally paid off.

Gabrielle McMillen

Tennessee, defensive coordinator John Jancek part ways

According to Vols coach Butch Jones, he and Jancek "both came to the conclusion that it was best to part ways."

Gabrielle McMillen

Les Miles bans LSU players from bars: You can get social interaction elsewhere

Miles' decision is in response to TE Dillon Gordon getting stabbed earlier this week at bar in Baton Rouge.

Gabrielle McMillen

Arizona State dismisses pass-rush threat Ismael Murphy-Richardson from team

The redshirt freshman linebacker was recently arrested and charged with fraudulent use of a credit card, according to a report.

Marc Lancaster

Oklahoma State DE Emmanuel Ogbah declares for NFL Draft

Emmanuel Ogbah, a projected first-round pick, had 64 total tackles in 2015 with 17.5 tackles for loss and 13 sacks.

Travis Durkee

William 'The Refrigerator' Perry hospitalized in Chicago, report says

The 53-year-old former Bears star has diabetes and was hospitalized with an infection in one of his legs. Now his family is fighting over his care.

Bob Hille

Barry Sanders' son leaving Stanford, could transfer to Oklahoma State

Barry J. Sanders has been granted his release from Stanford and is reportedly considering transferring to his father’s alma mater.

Steven J. Gaither

'Jeopardy!' contestant thinks Auburn is the Crimson Tide

He was then immediately beat up by Alabama and Auburn fans alike. Just kidding.

Caroline Sikes

Reggis Ball writes apology letter to Auburn; might still have stolen ball

Reggis Ball was sincere enough to handwrite an apologize letter. What he did was still pretty dumb.

Zac Al-Khateeb

A&M AD Hyman resigns

The Aggies AD stepped down only a day after voicing full support of embattled football coach Kevin Sumlin.

Bob Hille

Former national champion coach Larry Coker steps down at Texas-San Antonio

Larry Coker is done at UTSA after five seasons.

Joe Rodgers

Allen to transfer to Houston

Former Texas A&M quarterback Kyle Allen has found a new home, but the former five-star recruit isn't leaving the state of Texas.

Joe Rodgers

All-Big Ten CB King to return

The 2015 Jack Tatum Award winner and NFL prospect had eight interceptions but doesn't want to leave Iowa City on a two-game losing streak.

Bob Hille

LSU TE stabbed in bar fight

Gordon, who ruptured his Achilles tendon Oct. 17 against Florida, started every game for the Tigers in 2014 and 12 of 13 games in 2013.

Travis Durkee

Ex-Purdue QB Appleby to Florida

Spring will be interesting as the Gators finished the 2015 season on a three-game losing streak and with two scholarship QBs on the roster.

Bob Hille

Sooners QB Trevor Knight transferring to Texas A&M

After losing Kyler Murray and Kyle Allen to transfers, Texas A&M found its starting quarterback for 2016 in the former Sooners QB.

Ron Clements

CFP committed to New Year's Eve games despite poor ratings

The conference commissioners that oversee the CFB playoff are not talking about making any changes to playing the games on New Year's Eve.

Joe Rodgers

Gus Malzahn's wife tells us correct way to pronounce Malzahn

Like Shug Jordan well before him, Gus Malzahn apparently has been hearing his name mispronounced, according to his wife.

40 thoughts on 40 bowls: Too many games, not enough ratings

The bowl season from big performances (Jared Goff and Johnny Jefferson) to big sendoffs (Keenan Reynolds and Frank Beamer).

Bill Bender

Clemson expects Shaq Lawson (knee) to play in national championship game

The NFL-bound defensive end hurt his knee early in the Oklahoma game but should be ready for Alabama.

Marc Lancaster

Former Ohio State RB Maurice Clarett charged with DUI

The troubled star of the Buckeyes' 2002 national title team has been a motivational speaker since his release from prison in 2010.

Bob Hille

College Football Playoff Championship: Time, date, TV channel and halftime show info

It's Clemson vs. Alabama. Nick Saban vs. Dabo Swinney and Derrick Henry against Deshaun Watson in the second College Football Playoff Championship Game.

Ken Bradley

Advantage, Alabama: Tide get more practice time than Clemson if it wants

An NCAA rule limiting the number of hours a school in session can devote to athletic activities could hurt Clemson.

Scott Ridge

Texas A&M's Kevin Sumlin faces crucial hire after offensive coordinator's exit

Jake Spavital and the Aggies "mutually decided to part ways" after the offense's worst season in Sumlin's four seasons as head coach.

Bob Hille

Harbaugh/Wale in 2020? Michigan coach plays along with rapper's suggestion

Harbaugh's successful first season at his alma mater — capped by a big Citrus Bowl win vs. Florida — has gotten one musician's attention.

Ken Bradley

Ohio State LB Darron Lee declares for NFL Draft

The redshirt sophomore announced his intentions to skip his final two seasons in Columbus on Saturday night.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Yet another Gronkowski is officially NFL bound

Rob Gronkowski's youngest brother is skipping his final season at Kansas State.

Scott Ridge

West Virginia completes crazy catch after multiple deflections

How did this ball end up in the hands of a West Virginia receiver?

Jordan Greer

TCU comes from behind 31 to beat Oregon in triple OT at Alamo Bowl

TCU's comeback in the Valero Alamo Bowl is tied for the biggest comeback in bowl history.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Oregon turns blocked punt into bizarre first down

TCU just can't catch a break against Oregon.

Jordan Greer

Arkansas breezes by Kansas State in Liberty Bowl

Arkansas prevailed against K-State in the Liberty Bowl behind the powerful, Alex Collins-led rushing attack.

Gabrielle McMillen

Reported rapes at large football schools skyrocket on home game days, study shows

College football's drinking and partying atmosphere is helping cause hundreds of reported rapes every year.

Alec Brzezinski

College Football Playoff blames blowouts for ratings drop

The ratings for the New Year’s Six bowls as a whole dropped from an average 8.2 rating to 7.1.

Travis Durkee

Alex Collins breaks five tackles for third touchdown in Liberty Bowl

Kansas State defenders looked like children trying to bring down a grown man.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Mark Richt congratulates Georgia on win in Taxslayer Bowl

All things considered, Mark Richt is still a class act.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Arkansas WR Dominique Reed carted off after scary helmet-to-helmet hit

Wide receiver Dominique Reed was motionless after he took a hard helmet-to-helmet hit during Arkansas's game against Kansas State.

Gabrielle McMillen

Notre Dame RB C.J. Prosise declares for NFL Draft

Despite missing three games this season due to injuries, Prosise tallied 1,029 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns for the Fighting Irish.

Travis Durkee

Texas Tech athletic center's roof collapses after snow storm

The Texas Tech Athletic Training Center's roof collapsed Thursday after a snow storm. No one was injured.

Arthur Weinstein

Georgia survives late rally by Penn State to clinch win in Taxslayer Bowl

For the tenth time in 13 years, Georgia finished the season with at least 10 wins as it defeated Penn State in the Taxslayer Bowl.

Gabrielle McMillen

Mark Richt names Manny Diaz as Miami defensive coordinator

Diaz spent last season at Mississippi State and also has experience in the ACC and Big 12.

Ken Bradley

Dale Earnhardt Jr. drives racecar on field for TaxSlayer Bowl coin toss

NASCAR's most popular driver makes a grand entrance into EverBank Field.

Joe Rodgers

Penn State QB Christian Hackenberg out with shoulder injury

Christian Hackenberg had his shoulder checked out after he took a hard fall against Georgia in the Taxslayer Bowl.

Gabrielle McMillen

Mark Richt not keeping longtime strength coach; ex-Canes not happy

Andreu Swasey spent the past 15 seasons at Miami and helped prepare dozens of Hurricanes for the NFL.

Ken Bradley

Watch Penn State LB Ben Kline head butt teammates, then bleed all over himself

The Penn State senior was pumped up before Saturday's game against Georgia. Maybe too much.

Ken Bradley

Kirby Smart will attend Taxslayer Bowl to watch Georgia

Georgia coach Kirby Smart will take a break from his duties with Alabama to watch the Bulldogs take on Penn State in the Taxslayer Bowl.

Gabrielle McMillen

New video shows bar fight that led to Trevone Boykin's felony arrest

The TCU quarterback was arrested Thursday after allegedly punching a police officer. The video shows what happened between Boykin and the cops.

Caroline Sikes

Mystery revealed: Alabama man paid for 'Trump is disgusting' skywriting

An Alabama millionaire bankrolled those elaborate anti-Donald Trump skywriting messages in the sky over the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day.

Arthur Weinstein

Ole Miss crushes OK State in Sugar Bowl

Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly shined at the Superdome, with 302 passing yard and four touchdowns.

Travis Durkee

Wisconsin DC Dave Aranda hired by LSU at same position

It didn't take long for LSU to replace the departed Kevin Steele.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Ole Miss OT Laremy Tunsil scores ultimate fat guy touchdown against Oklahoma State

Tunsil showed off his hands in this amazing fat guy touchdown.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Iowa suffers one last insult, courtesy of Stanford band

The beatdown on the field wasn't enough for Stanford. The band had to jump in and ridicule Iowa as well.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Random bro yells 'Heisman' in the middle of Christian McCaffrey's postgame interview

This guy said what a lot of people were thinking Friday.

Nick Birdsong

Christian McCaffrey, Stanford embarrass Iowa in Rose Bowl

Christian McCaffrey set the tone early during No. 6 Stanford’s Rose Bow demolition of No. 5 Iowa.

Travis Durkee

After a surprising year, more winning in store for Harbaugh, Wolverines in 2016

Given all Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines accomplished in a year, it's hard to place a limit on what they could do going forward.

Max Bultman

Carly Fiorina probably regrets her tweet about the Rose Bowl

The Republican presidential hopeful showed she has no loyalty.

Caroline Sikes

Ohio State cruises past Notre Dame in Fiesta Bowl

Ezekiel Elliott finished his college career with a bang Friday when Ohio State defeated Notre Dame at the Fiesta Bowl.

Alec Brzezinski

Pittsburgh WR Tyler Boyd declares for NFL Draft

Boyd had 926 yards off an ACC-high 91 catches for six touchdowns.

Travis Durkee

Notre Dame star Jaylon Smith leaves Fiesta Bowl with gruesome injury

The 2015 Butkus Award winner was carted to the locker room after a first-quarter injury.

Marc Lancaster

Stanford made a mockery of Iowa in the first half of the Rose Bowl

Between Christian McCaffrey's two touchdowns and the fake fumble, this game is already out of control.

Caroline Sikes

Christian McCaffrey scores 75-yard touchdown on first play of the Rose Bowl

The Rose Bowl is already more entertaining than the entire first half of the Cotton Bowl.

Caroline Sikes

Ohio State statement: There's room for six in College Football Playoffs

A 45-28 victory over Notre Dame ignites the controversy over expanding the playoff field, one that would look better had the Buckeyes gotten a berth. Here's the new magic number: six.

Bill Bender

Big finish for Tennessee capped by Outback Bowl victory over Northwestern

The Volunteers' combination of QB Josh Dobbs and running back Jalen Hurd proves too much for the Wildcats.

Ray Slover

Ohio State DE Joey Bosa ejected from Fiesta Bowl for targeting

Officials ejected Bosa in the first quarter of Friday's Fiesta Bowl against Notre Dame for targeting after he drilled Irish QB Deshone Kizer in the chest with the crown of his helmet.

Steve Petrella

College Football Playoff TV ratings plummet with New Year's Eve semifinals

ESPN's viewership took a huge hit with games being played on Dec. 31 instead of New Year's Day.

Marc Lancaster

Alabama and Michigan State cheerleaders play gigantic cornhole from a blimp

Yes, this is a world record.

Caroline Sikes

Herm Edwards on Trevone Boykin arrest: 'It's an embarrassment'

ESPN analyst Herm Edwards addressed TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin's recent arrest while speaking at a practice for the Under Armour All-American Game.

Jordan Greer

Alabama's Kenyan Drake takes shot at Michigan State on Twitter

The running back caught some flak for a flop during the game but turned it back around with a Twitter poll.

Jordan Heck

Jim Harbaugh storms stage after controversial ping-pong ball shaking competition

Michigan beat Florida in an Oreo-eating competition, but the coach wasn't happy after a later call didn't go the Wolverines' way.

Jordan Heck

Connor Cook had a bad game, but don't dismiss him as future NFL quarterback

Michigan State was overwhelmed everywhere by Alabama and that's not on Cook. He learned from a former Spartan QB who also had a game to forget against the Crimson Tide: Kirk Cousins.

Bill Bender

Key to winning national title? It starts with Deshaun Watson, Jake Coker

Deshaun Watson is the type of dual-threat QB who gives Alabama trouble. Jake Coker played the game of of his life and has emerged as a difference-maker for the Tide.

Matt Hayes

Heavy dose of Jake Coker big throws part of Crimson Tide's plan

The Alabama QB threw for 286 yards and two touchdowns in the 38-0 victory that puts the Tide in the title game vs. Clemson.

Bill Bender

Alabama defense lives up to reputation (and then some) in stuffing Spartans

The No. 2 Crimson Tide shut down Michigan State's run game, harassed QB Connor Cook and reached the national championship game.

Bill Bender

Alabama dominates Michigan State, will play Clemson for national title

The Spartans offense couldn't get anything going and No. 2 Alabama was eventually able to wear down the Spartans defense for a 38-0 win.

Ron Clements

Giving it to Gallman works best for Clemson when it counts

Clemson has one of the nation's top quarterbacks in Deshaun Watson, but Gallman has been the forgotten player all season for the Tigers.

Matt Hayes

Alabama's Kenyan Drake tries to draw flag with hilarious flop

Somebody get Kenyan Drake a towel and some ice. The man went down hard in the second quarter of Thursday night's Cotton Bowl.

Steve Petrella

Go figure: Clemson comes full circle, can't be dismissed any longer

Clemson has come a long way since surrendering 70 points to West Virginia in the 2012 Orange Bowl. The Tigers are one win from winning their first national title in 34 years.

Matt Hayes

Never fear, there is offense in the Cotton Bowl, thanks to Alabama

Jake Coker hits Calvin Ridley for a 50-yard gain and Derrick Henry scores the game's first touchdown late in the second quarter.

Ken Bradley

Mark Dantonio cuts pregame interview with ESPN's Heather Cox short — really short

The Michigan State coach didn't have time for small talk prior to taking on Alabama.

Nick Birdsong

Trevone Boykin on felony arrest: ‘Words can’t describe how sorry I am’

Trevone Boykin took to social media Thursday to offer a lengthy apology for his arrest earlier in the day on a felony charge.

Arthur Weinstein

Clemson catches fire in second half, beats Oklahoma in Orange Bowl

The top-ranked Tigers outscored the Sooners 21-0 in the second half to win the Orange Bowl 37-17.

Travis Durkee

Recapping a busy year of litigation for the NCAA

2015 was a busy year for the NCAA in the courtroom. It repeatedly had to defend itself and some of its core principles.

Justin Sievert

There's plenty to love about Notre Dame, even without a recent national championship

One alum explains why the Fighting Irish still have tons of fans.

Quora (Quora)

Cotton Bowl: Alabama rolls over Michigan State, 38-0

Alabama and Michigan State face off in the College Football Playoff at 8 p.m. ET. Follow along for live updates.

Caroline Sikes

Oklahoma RB Joe Mixon gets plowed over, knocked out

With Samaje Perine slowed by an ankle injury, Joe Mixon was in but took a huge hit from a Clemson lineman.

Ken Bradley

Baylor reaches settlement with Sam Ukwuachu sexual assault victim

Baylor has reached a settlement with a former female Baylor athlete who was sexually assaulted by former football player Sam Ukwuachu.

Ron Clements

Clemson executes perfect fake punt; was Dabo setting it up in ACC title game?

Last time we saw Andy Teasdall, Dabo Swinney was reading him the riot act after a failed fake punt in the ACC Championship Game. On Thursday, Teasdall made amends.

Ken Bradley

Peach Bowl: Greg Ward Jr., Houston roll past Florida State

The Cougars cruised to a 21-3 halftime lead and held off the Seminoles down the stretch in the second half.

Marc Lancaster

Clemson DE Shaq Lawson out with knee injury vs. Oklahoma

Lawson has 11 sacks and 34 tackles in 2015 and could be a first-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He's the driving force behind a Clemson defensive line that's already brought down Baker Mayfield twice in the first quarter.

Steve Petrella

Orange Bowl live updates: Clemson dominates Oklahoma in second half

Deshaun Watson and Wayne Gallman lead Clemson past Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff semifinal.

Caroline Sikes

Watch Clemson's Shaq Lawson get pulled away from argument with OU player

Less than an hour to kickoff and Clemson and Oklahoma are getting heated on the field.

Ken Bradley

Cal QB Jared Goff entering NFL Draft, officially joins No. 1 pick conversation

After finishing his season with a record performance in California's bowl victory, Goff announced he'll go pro.

Ron Clements

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