Huskies deafening in Stanford blowout, more loud noises in store

The Huskies announced themselves as true College Football Playoff contenders with a deafening beatdown of Stanford.

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No. 10 Washington 44, No. 7 Stanford 6: Five things we learned

Washington demolished the Cardinal in a matchup of top-10 Pac-12 teams. Here are five things we learned.

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Hey, Nick Saban: Quitting seems to have worked for you

Saban knows first-hand the advantages of quitting.

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Doug Baldwin received death threats for supporting Colin Kaepernick

The Seahawks receiver says he has received death threats for supporting Colin Kaepernick.

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Kirby Smart contradicts Nick Chubb's dad, says RB game-time decision for Georgia vs. Tennessee

The Bulldogs coach said the younger Chubb's ankle is improving enough to where he could play against the Vols.

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NCAA clarifies rules on targeting, helmet-to-helmet hits

The association wants the targeting rule to be applied more consistently.

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Georgia's Nick Chubb ruled out vs. Tennessee

A high-ankle sprain will keep the UGA running back out vs. Tennessee this week.

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Alabama's Nick Saban blasts Blake Barnett for 'quitting' following transfer

The legendary coach doesn't like quitters.

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Weekend ratings predictions: CFB Week 5, NFL Week 4 and more

Ratings predictions for the weekend in sports television, including week five of the college football season, Week 4 of the NFL, and more.

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Butler's bulldog mascot suffers ACL tear, will miss homecoming

Butler's mascot, Blue III, had surgery to repair a partial ACL tear, but should be recovered in three weeks' time.

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Recruiting: Biggest visits planned in Week 5

Where will the nation's best recruits visit this weekend?

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31 days, 31 questions that will get answered in October

A lot of questions will get answered in October. Here’s one question for each day.

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Former Alabama QB Blake Barnett could play next season via NCAA loophole

The five-star recruit might not have to sit out a year like most NCAA transfers to Division I schools.

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Houston LB Tyus Bowser broke bone after fighting with teammate

Two Houston linebackers fought one another, and now they both can't play.

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College football Week 5: What you can't miss this weekend

Heisman hopefuls Lamar Jackson and Deshaun Watson will square off while Wisconsin hopes to thump another Big Ten foe in consecutive weeks.

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Nick Saban: Players consider Tennessee Alabama's biggest rival, not Auburn

Saban just gave a whole lot of bulletin board material to his team's in-state rival.

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Canada reigns supreme in World Cup of Hockey return

The upstart Europeans played the best hockey for the majority of the World Cup finals, but Canada's supreme talent won out.

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Belk Bowl still on in Charlotte as ACC, SEC move other events

The ACC’s council of presidents decided on Dec. 14 to move all neutral-site ACC championships out of North Carolina.

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Sam Foltz, Mike Sadler to be honored by Big Ten with special coin

Images of the kickers with their respective school’s logo will be featured.

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Clemson’s stout defensive front next in line to tame Louisville’s Lamar Jackson

While the Cardinals are led by Heisman favorite Lamar Jackson at QB, the Tigers are third in the nation allowing just 219 yards per game.

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Tyrone Prothro still hopes for career in football decade after devastating injury

Eleven years after his playing career ended, Prothro is still looking for a way to get into football.

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Alabama linebacker Tim Williams charged with illegally carrying firearm

The senior linebacker was arrested early Thursday morning after he was found carrying a pistol without a permit.

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Battle of Wisconsin, Michigan defense is Big Ten football at its finest

If you like football, nachos and defense, then this Big Ten game is for you.

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College football Week 5 picks: Top-10 showdowns ahead for Big Ten, Pac-12, ACC

This week, the attention turns away from the SEC for the big matchups.

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LSU's premature firing of Les Miles will cost the Tigers in the long run

Firing college coaches in the middle of the season almost never works, and usually leads to more problems down the road.

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Nick Saban unaware of QB's plan to transfer

Barnett, a former five-star recruit from California, started Alabama’s opener against USC before giving way to Jalen Hurts.

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SEC Week 5 TV schedule: How to watch the games

Several SEC teams have massively important games this week.

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Former USC linebacker Lamar Dawson sues NCAA, Pac-12 over unpaid wages

Former USC linebacker Lamar Dawson has filed a class-action suit against the NCAA and Pac-12 for violation of employment laws.

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Alabama QB Blake Barnett to transfer, per reports

Barnett, a redshirt freshman, was demoted to backup after the Tide's Week 1 win over USC.

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Big Ten addresses controversial targeting call in Penn State-Michigan game

The conference said the targeting call against Penn State linebacker Brandon Smith should have been overturned.

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Ex-LSU A.D. on Lane Kiffin: 'I don't like him'

Skip Bertman has some thoughts.

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Chris Petersen, Washington doing it right heading into Stanford showdown

Washington can announce its arrival as a Pac-12 and CFP contender after its hot start. But head coach Chris Petersen doesn't see it that way.

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Purdue's Martesse Patterson arrested after breaking former teammate's jaw

Patterson allegedly punched Alex Hilger in the face during a dispute over borrowed property.

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Louisville at Clemson: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory

It's the showdown everyone's been waiting for for the past two weeks: No. 3 Louisville at No. 5 Clemson.

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Tosh.0 brings back another edition of 'Kiffin's Krimson Korner'

Comedian Daniel Tosh holds nothing back.

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College Football Week 5: Who is in danger of not going bowling?

A lot of big-time programs might be spending the holidays at home, based on what they need to do in the final two-thirds of the season.

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Louisville’s Bobby Petrino addresses connection to LSU opening

Since returning for a second stint with the Louisville program, Bobby Petrino is 21-9 in two-plus seasons.

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Around the Bender: Jackson-Watson a QB showdown for the ages

Louisville's Lamar Jackson and Clemson's Deshaun Watson are poised to deliver on the hype surrounding their Saturday night matchup.

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Arizona OL Zach Hemmila died from toxic mix of prescription meds, autopsy shows

An opiate painkiller and an anxiety medication, both of which can affect breathing, were found in the Wildcats senior's system.

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Angry Bender: Here come the Irish — and all their haters

Notre Dame is off to a 1-3 start, so of course non-Domers are thrilled and ready to tell the world about it. They shouldn't bother getting so worked up about a football program.

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Nebraska player Michael Rose-Ivey to meet with governor over national anthem protest, criticism

The Nebraska football player who gained popularity with his powerful stance will meet with the state's governor.

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Charges against LSU's Davon Godchaux in domestic abuse case dropped

Godchaux was accused of grabbing the mother of his child twice and tossing her backward.

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Nebraska regent wants football players kicked off team for anthem protest

Hal Daub called for Michael Rose-Ivey and two teammates to be banned for expressing "their personal views at the expense of everyone else."

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ACC football title game headed to Orlando, per report

The ACC Football Championship is moving to the Sunshine State.

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Michigan State will honor Mylan Hicks by wearing black shoes, socks

Hicks, a former defensive back at Michigan State, was shot to death early Sunday morning outside a nightclub in Calgary, Alberta.

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Wisconsin at Michigan: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory

The Big Ten will be in the national spotlight for the second week in a row as No. 8 Wisconsin travels to No. 4 Michigan. Better get used to it now.

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Stanford at Washington: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory

The Top 10 showdown weekend gets an early start Friday night with Stanford-Washington.

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Heisman Watch: Lamar Jackson the runaway favorite after Week 4

There are a lot of worthy candidates for the 2016 Heisman Trophy — and more will enter the conversation — but right now it's a runaway.

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Jimbo Fisher is miles off mark in blaming LSU coaching change on playoff

It’s ridiculous that LSU fired Miles at this stage because of a replay review that didn’t go the Tigers’ way.

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Looking at October forecast for all 27 unbeaten FBS schools

A total of 27 FBS teams survived September with an unbeaten record. Now, how will those teams navigate October?

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Nebraska players told they 'deserved to be lynched' for anthem kneel

Michael Rose-Ivey provided a statement on the hate he's received for kneeling during the anthem.

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Scott Stricklin expected to be named AD at Florida, report says

Stricklin reportedly received an offer that will more than double the salary he makes at Mississippi State.

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Les Miles looks back on 'great run' at LSU, hopes to coach again

Miles had nothing but praise for the school that fired him Sunday, four games into his 12th season as head coach.

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Oilers' new mascot prepares to terrify Edmonton's youth

Get rid of it.

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Les Miles' next move? Get him on TV ASAP

We love Miles on Saturday. We need Miles on Saturday.

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Big Ten Week 5 TV schedule: How to watch the conference games

No. 8 Wisconsin is again part of the marquee conference matchup as it heads to Ann Arbor, Mich., for a top 10 showdown with No. 4 Michigan.

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College Football Playoff contenders and pretenders heading into Week 5

Who is on the path to the playoffs heading into Week 5?

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College football Week 5 TV schedule: How to watch the Top 25 teams

We've got three games between top 10 teams. This week will be a blast.

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Week 5 Bowl Projections: Louisville, Clemson playoff implications are huge

A look at Sporting News’ preseason bowl projections for the 2016-17 season heading into Week 4. A total of 41 bowls are on the schedule, and 80 FBS teams will play in bowl games.

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Just forget about Notre Dame firing Brian Kelly

Notre Dame absolutely should not fire Brian Kelly.

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Les Miles deserved better than LSU's rash decision

What does a coach have to do to be allowed a graceful exit from a program?

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Lane Kiffin or Tom Herman? LSU’s only right answers to replace Les Miles

There are really only two right answers for the next head football coach at LSU.

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Top candidates to replace Les Miles at LSU

Who will take over for LSU's program?

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Les Miles reportedly fired from LSU after loss to Auburn

Miles has been one of LSU's most popular and successful coaches, but that might not be enough anymore.

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One win unlocks so much more for Tennessee

One game isn’t going to win the SEC championship, but this one game – this come-from-behind victory against a rival that had dominated the series for more than a decade – could unlock so much more for a program that’s been searching for a moment like this since Phillip Fulmer retired.

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Seven college football coaches on the hot seat after Week 4

It's still early in the season, but the heat is being turned up on these seven college football head coaches.

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College football's top performers: Several RBs go over 200 yards in Week 4

Chad Kelly got it done with his arm and legs in Ole Miss' 45-14 romp over No. 12 Georgia.

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Auburn’s Gus Malzahn permanently relinquishes play-calling duties after beating No. 18 LSU

All of Auburn’s points came on field goals, but the offense tallied 388 total yards.

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Auburn 18, No. 18 LSU 13: Five things we learned

Auburn managed to pull off an upset over LSU. It taught us quite a lot.

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Keep calm, Tennessee, the streak against Florida is over after monster second half

The Volunteers ended the suffering for Tennessee football fans after their big win over the Gators.

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Clock runs out on LSU's comeback attempt against Auburn

LSU looked like it had won a tough game against Auburn. Until it hadn't.

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It's easy to see why Notre Dame is so despised

Brian Kelly has coached 'em up in South Bend, but it hasn't amounted in the national prominence the school had — and should have — hoped for.

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Ball girl at LSU-Auburn gets hit in face with kickoff

Getting hit in the face with a football isn't fun. Just ask this girl at the Auburn-LSU game.

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No. 14 Tennessee 38, No. 19 Florida 28: 5 things we learned

It wasn't pretty, but Tennessee finally cleared the Florida hurdle.

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Holy hell: Notre Dame loses to Blue Devils

Touchdown Jesus couldn't save Notre Dame from the Blue Devils on Saturday. The Fighting Irish are now 1-3 on the season.

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Michigan's figured out its RB situation, and it doesn't involve a feature back

If anything, a by-committee approach ensures that Michigan will have plenty of talent, experience and depth when three seniors graduate this spring.

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Jauan Jennings makes juggling circus catch to open up Tennessee lead over Florida

The Volunteers wide receiver had fans holding their breath before taking a late lead vs. Florida

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Watch: Florida WR Brandon Powell ejected after ridiculous flop from Tennessee player

Tennessee DB Rashaan Gaulden did his best soccer impersonation.

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Fans complaining about Penn State's targeting ejection are angry at wrong issue

Fans might not like it, but college's targeting rule is necessary — and aptly enforced.

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Michigan, Michigan State players protest during national anthem

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has already gone on the record saying he doesn't agree with Colin Kaepernick's decision to protest the anthem.

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Tennessee fans boo Volunteers, and with good reason

Tennessee was so bad in the first half against Flordia that Volunteer fans booed the team as they left the field.

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Ken Starr says Art Briles got 'raw deal,' conducted ‘honorable program’

Former Baylor chancellor Ken Starr defended Art Briles, who was fired as football coach in the wake of a sexual assault scandal.

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There will be better days for Georgia, Kirby Smart after beating by Ole Miss

No. 12 Georgia got pummeled by an angry Ole Miss team.

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Who is Joshua Jacobs? Everything you need to know about Alabama's freshman RB

Jacobs is the latest true freshman to make an impact for Alabama. He may need to keep doing so in the coming weeks.

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Yes, Wisconsin can keep winning against brutal schedule

Wisconsin shocked a top-10 team for the second time this season. And, yes, it can keep doing it.

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Colorado State QB Collin Hill nearly decapitated by Minnesota’s Tai'yon Devers

During Saturday’s Colorado State-Minnesota game, Rams QB Collin Hill nearly had his head taken off by GopherS DL Tai'yon Devers.

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Alabama loses RB Damien Harris to knee injury

Harris entered Week 4 as the Tide’s leader in rushing yards (327) and yards per carry (9.1).

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WATCH: Wisconsin's Leo Musso takes fumble recovery 63 yards for TD

The Badgers have caused two Michigan State turnovers through two quarters in Saturday's game, and Leo Musso capitalized big time on the Spartans' most recent mishap.

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Baylor suspends two players for sideline incident, report says

Baylor kicker Chris Callahan got into a shoving match with a teammate after missing a field goal last week.

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Of course Steve Spurrier picked Florida to beat Tennessee

Steve Spurrier and Phil Fulmer made very obvious picks on the Tennessee-Florida game, but they had fun with it anyway.

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WATCH: FSU-USF opens with back-to-back 70-plus yard TDs

The score was tied at 7 just 29 seconds into the contest between the in-state foes.

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WATCH: Ole Miss takes a Jacob Eason interception 53 yards for a touchdown

Eason was pressured and threw an interception that Jones took 53 yards for a touchdown.

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Top 25 live updates: Georgia-Ole Miss kicks off big day for SEC

Four more games between Top 25 teams, four more games with big conference implications.

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University of Miami unveils plans for $34 million indoor football practice facility

The University of Miami on Friday unveiled plans for the $34 million “Carol Soffer Football Indoor Practice Facility."

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SMU band members, students kneel during national anthem

Following in Colin Kaepernick's footsteps, a handful of SMU students and five African-American members of the band, took a knee Friday

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Eastern Michigan students protest campus racism during Eagles’ win over Wyoming

Eastern Michigan students protested during and after Friday night’s football game against Wyoming in reaction to racist graffiti on campus.

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FIU assistant Jason Brooks remembers father, Clarence, in every coaching decision

Brooks remembered the weekend routine with his father. He would call Clarence after games on Saturday, and his father always took a few minutes before team meetings from the hotel. Then Clarence would call back after games on Sunday night.

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Recruiting: Biggest prospect visits for Week 4

Some of the nation's top recruits start their visits this week. But who's going where?

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Nebraska players' emotional greeting for longtime Huskers coach

Former UN offensive line coach Milt Tenopir is battling leukemia but attends practice when he feels up to it, and the team appreciates it.

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College football Week 4: What you can't miss this weekend

Rivalries old and new are visited this weekend as the fourth week of college football gets under way.

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Hockey World Cup: U.S. debacle had even Toronto fans calling for Phil Kessel

The Americans weren't good enough. That's obvious. The reasons are obvious, too, to anyone not named Dean Lombardi.

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Clemson ready for ACC showdown with Louisville after dominating Georgia Tech early

The Tigers team that swatted the Yellow Jackets in the first half is the one that can hang with the Cardinals next weekend in Death Valley.

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Ohio State’s Greg Schiano hits bicyclist with his car

Schiano, 50, is in his first year with Ohio State after spending the 2015 season out of coaching.

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Georgia-Tech-makes good play, then makes dumb play and gives Clemson two points

A safety after an interception? The Yellow Jackets engaged in that foolishness Thursday night.

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Florida, Tennessee ramp up comments after Oregon tweet

Florida's strange "ducks pulling trucks" jab at Tennessee took an even weirder turn when Oregon football got involved.

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SEC Week 4 TV schedule: How to watch the games

The SEC has three matchups between ranked opponents, headlined by Tennessee vs. Florida.

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Tennessee vs. Florida: TV channel, matchup, keys to victory

Is this finally the year Tennessee ends its streak to Florida? Or are the Volunteers in for another long year of torment?

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Vandy football rape case mocked by Western Kentucky frats

Signs alluding to a 2013 rape incident hung from several frat houses at the school until they were taken down on Wednesday night.

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Louisville's rampage shows there are lots of expansion candidates big enough for Big 12

Louisville's win made a statement beyond the game.

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Indiana receiver Kiante Enis charged with child molestation

The freshman receiver is facing two counts of child molestation charges.

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Oregon's uniforms this week will quack you up

Oregon players will look like their mascot "The Duck" this weekend against Colorado.

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Florida quarterbacks always embrace pressure of Tennessee rivalry

It's up to Florida grad transfer Austin Appleby to uphold the Gators' 11-game win streak over Tennessee.

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Charlotte police officer whose fatal shot sparked protests was Liberty football player

Brentley Vinson dreamed of becoming a police officer and studied criminal justice during his football career at Liberty University.

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Michigan State built in Wisconsin's image, and vice versa

The Badgers and Spartans have taken notes from each other's playbooks in the past two decades. Which team has the more complete version?

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Bold predictions for college football's Week 4

Here are some bold predictions for college football's fourth week.

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College football Week 4 picks: All eyes on three big SEC showdowns

Week 4 has another four games between Top 25 teams, three of which have big SEC implications.

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Ex-Auburn player Landon Rice apologized to woman accusing him of rape, texts show

The attorney representing the woman who claimed she was raped by Rice has released a series of text messages between the two.

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Don't be mad at Phil Kessel, Team USA — be mad at yourselves

Two games and out at the World Cup.

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More ducks, trucks and Tennessee-Florida trash talk, please

“We have a message from DBU to Tennessee,” Florida cornerback Quincy Wilson said “Have you ever seen a duck pull a truck? Ducks don’t pull trucks. Nobody has ever seen a duck pull a truck. Florida Gators are going to win, simple as that.”

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Florida at Tennessee: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory

The SEC East might very well run through the winner of this game. Here's how to watch Florida at Tennessee, and keys to victory for both teams.

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Nick Saban gets emotional discussing 1970 Kent State shootings

The 67 shots from the Ohio Army National Guard injured nine others in addition to the four killed.

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Arkansas vs. Texas A&M: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory

Arkansas and Texas A&M face off in Jerry World Saturday where the winner stays undefeated and even with Alabama in the division. Here's how you can watch Arkansas vs. Texas A&M, and keys to victory for both teams.

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Emory Hunt ready to make it a double, broadcast two games in one day

The former Louisiana-Lafayette player says he's always looking to push himself. He'll do it again Saturday with a day game in D.C. and a night game in Baltimore.

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USC coach Clay Helton comically KOs Internet rumor about OT E.J. Price

Addressing the rumor, Helton said: If E.J. Price had punched him, "I wouldn't be here; I'd be dead."

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Around the Bender: Who wants 'Bama? Texas A&M, Arkansas about to find out

Kevin Sumlin and Bret Bielema will match wits Saturday in Arlington. The winner figures to have a lot on the line when he eventually locks horns with Nick Saban.

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Rutgers shuts down student tailgate after AD drinks beer on stage

Rutgers athletic director Pat Hobbs apologized Tuesday for an incident prior to Saturday's football game against New Mexico.

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Phil Kessel drops mic as U.S. crashes out of World Cup without him

Nothing to see here — just a man and his dog and 26 goals last heard from skating circles around Stanley Cup playoff opponents.

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Canada makes quick work of U.S., cuts short Americans' World Cup of Hockey run

The Americans fell well short of expectations in the rebirth of the World Cup. Their 4-2 loss Tuesday eliminated them from contention.

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ACC to use company's 'team rating score metric' if conference can't break Atlantic tie

The ACC will use a third-party system to determine a division winner if the conference's first seven tiebreakers don't produce one.

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Angry Bender: Stop with this dropping the ball before the end zone crap

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Georgia vs. Ole Miss: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory

Both the Bulldogs and Rebels have a lot to prove based on its performance through the first three weeks. Here's how to watch Georgia-Ole Miss, and the keys to victory for both teams.

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Wisconsin at Michigan State: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory

The Spartans and Badgers are two of the eight Power 5 teams that have won more than 73 games since 2009. Here's how you can watch Wisconsin-Michigan State, and the keys to victory for both teams.

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Jesse Palmer says Lamar Jackson reminds him of Michael Vick, Cam Newton

Palmer couldn’t believe what Jackson to the Seminoles’ defense on Saturday.

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Which Texas school has best shot at College Football Playoff?

Everyone else in the Lone Star State is chasing Houston at this point, but the race is just getting started.

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Baylor says Shawn Oakman was not invited to visit locker room at Rice

The former All-American defensive end, accused of sexual assault, met with old Bears teammates following Friday's game.

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Miami Hurricanes unveil slick retro uniforms

Miami will debut the uniforms Oct. 8 when it plays Florida State at Hard Rock Stadium.

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Oregon receiver, Olympian Devon Allen out for year with leg injury, report says

Devon Allen's left leg injury has ended his college football season.

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Florida confident with graduate transfer Austin Appleby filling in vs. Tennessee

Austin Appleby, a graduate transfer from Purdue, will take over for Luke Del Rio after he injured his knee against North Texas on Saturday.

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Big Ten Week 4 TV schedule: How to watch the conference games

There is one marquee game this week: No. 11 Wisconsin at No. 8 Michigan State. Here's how to watch that game and the rest of the Big Ten games in Week 4.

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Week 4 Bowl Projections: Louisville or Clemson for final spot?

A look at Sporting News’ preseason bowl projections for the 2016-17 season heading into Week 4. A total of 41 bowls are on the schedule, and 80 FBS teams will play in bowl games.

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College football Week 4 TV schedule: How to watch the Top 25 teams

Four more Top 25 matchups are on the docket. Here's all the info — dates, times, TV channels — for how to watch the Top 25 teams in Week 4.

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Cal's players will now hand ball to official after TD in wake of goal-line drops

The Bears' Vic Enwere became the third player this season to drop the ball for no reason whatsoever as he was about to score a TD.

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College Football Playoff contenders and pretenders after Week 3

Week three brought shocks to the college football world. Louisville, Alabama and Ohio State flexed their muscles. Oklahoma, Notre Dame, and USC all likely kissed their playoff hopes goodbye. And Iowa, well- they aren’t likely to schedule North Dakota State any time in the near future. It was the first time that all of the AP Poll’s top three teams played ranked opponents on the road. As we’ve seen from the first two years of the playoff committee, the non-conference slate shapes critical playoff December decisions. Here are the top playoff contenders from each conference heading into week four.

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Florida QB Luke Del Rio’s knee injury isn't season-ending, report says

Graduate transfer Austin Appleby will start the No. 19 Gators' game Saturday at No. 14 Tennessee.

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AP Top 25 Week 4 rankings: Louisville leaps after thrashing Florida State

A second top-five team has gone down after Louisville throttled FSU. What does the AP Poll look like?

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Notre Dame's Brian Kelly has style, but Mark Dantonio has Michigan State where Irish want to be

While Brian Kelly has the flair in South Bend, Mark Dantonio brings the substance to the Spartans.

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Five teams who could be out of the College Football Playoff running

Is it possible for these team's seasons to be over on Sept. 17?

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College football's top performers: ACC QBs shine in Week 3

Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson ran in for four touchdowns, while Brad Kaaya took care of Miami with three scoring passes.

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Ohio State stakes its claim for No. 2 – and maybe No. 1

Urban Meyer knows how to coach big games, and for Ohio State, it's going to pay off again.

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No. 3 Ohio State 45, No. 14 Oklahoma 24: Five things we learned

Ohio State put a hurting on the Sooners. Is it enough to bump the Buckeyes all the way up?

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Leonard Fournette puts forth Herculean effort to help LSU stave off Mississippi State

Leonard Fournette's injury scare in the third quarter wasn't enough to keep the Heisman hopeful off the field.

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Notre Dame's farewell to College Football Playoff hopes was a total team effort

Notre Dame began the college football season ranked No. 10 in The Associated Press poll, and after just three games the Fighting Irish are more likely to end the year in the Quick Lane Bowl than the College Football Playoff.

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WATCH: Ohio State's Noah Brown makes incredible catch vs. Oklahoma

What a catch. What a statement.

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Joe Mixon's kickoff return shouldn't have counted after dropping ball before end zone

Mixon clearly dropped the ball before he crossed the goal line, but replay officials missed it.

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Eastern Michigan kicks off from 20-yard line after three unsportsmanlike penalties

The Eagles were unsuccessful with the onside but what did you want them to do? Kick it out of the stadium?

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Nebraska football will live or die by Tommy Armstrong Jr.: Embrace it

It's time to start appreciating the gem in Lincoln for what he is.

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Alabama 48, Ole Miss 43: Five things we learned

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Charter bus carrying football team crashes into bridge; fatalities reported

Between 40 and 50 people, including the Ramah Juco coach, were taken to the hospital.

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Severe weather delays Ohio State-Oklahoma, students ignore evacuation

Oklahoma students are not feeling the announcement made asking people to head to the concourse.

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Botched call leads to Ole Miss score against Alabama

Ole Miss's defensive touchdown should have come back due to a late hit after Hurts' fumble.

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Rice apologizes for band formations which mocked Baylor's sexual assault scandal

Rice expressed "regret for any offense" triggered by the Marching Owl Band's formations, which attacked Baylor's sexual assault scandal.

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Michael Vick says Lamar Jackson is already better than he was at Virginia Tech

The Holy Grail of a dual-threat quarterback anoints the Heisman hopeful

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College football's most shocking blowout upsets of the past 20 years

Florida State's 63-20 loss to Louisville is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to surprising scorers.

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Seven incredible Lamar Jackson stats through three games

Lamar Jackson's numbers are insane and he's on pace to break some records.

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Louisville 63, Florida State 20: Five things we learned

Louisville staked their claim to the ACC and perhaps more. Jackson staked his claim as the Heisman Trophy front-runner at the quarter pole.

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Lamar Jackson takes over Heisman Trophy race as Louisville puts everyone on notice

Louisville's quarterback is the best in the country and an absolute sensation.

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North Dakota State makes it six straight against FBS schools with 23-21 win over Iowa

The Bison, the five-time defending FCS champions, beat No. 13 Iowa, 23-21, on a 37-yard field goal as time expired.

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Watch: Louisville keeps pounding FSU with punt return touchdown

Louisville-Florida State is now completely sideways.

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Clemson scores easty touchdown after SC State player tosses ball in end zone

Ray-Ray McCloud must be happy someone else made a bigger mistake than he did last week.

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Auburn TE who left program for 'personal reasons' accused of rape

Auburn confirmed Rice left the program for personal reasons after the Tigers' game against Arkansas State.

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Tom Brady's son celebrates like Cam Newton after catching touchdown from dad

Friday night, Tom Brady got some practice throws at Michigan Stadium, throwing a nice touchdown pass to his son, who then dabs in celebration.

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Top 25 live updates: Florida State-Louisville kicks off Top 25 showdown weekend

Saturday's schedule features four games between Top 25 teams. We're in for a treat.

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'College GameDay' signs, Week 3: Louisville loves Lamar Jackson

Louisville fans needed to kick it up a notch when it came to creating "GameDay" signs, and they did not disappoint.

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Rice band takes dig at Baylor sexual assault scandal

It looks like Rice's band thinks of itself as Stanford band 2.0.

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Les Miles hate mail includes note wishing death upon LSU coach

Fans could not contain their vitriol after LSU lost to the Badgers.

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Fans shoot lasers onto field at Baylor-Rice game; polite referee asks them to stop

Lasers were spotted on the field during Friday’s matchup between Baylor and Rice.

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Art Briles attends Baylor game in Houston

Briles was relieved of his coaching duties during the offseason amid the sexual abuse scandal that has rocked the Waco campus.

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World Cup of Hockey rosters: NHL stars to represent their countries in 2016

Here are the rosters for the eight teams — United States, Canada, Russia, Finland, Sweden, Czech Republic, Europe and North America — vying for the World Cup of Hockey.

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Oklahoma fan to skip friends' wedding to watch Ohio State game

Fall Saturdays were made for college football, not weddings.

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Second woman alleges former Arizona RB assaulted her

Orlando Bradford, who was dismissed from Arizona's team, was already accused of kidnapping and assaulting another woman.

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Louisville shows off chrome helmets with Muhammad Ali decal

Louisville's tribute to Muhammad Ali has left its mark on the team's red chrome helmets — literally.

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Les Miles names QB Danny Etling as starter vs. Mississippi State

Quarterback Brandon Harris got benched after his shoddy performances in Weeks 1 and 2.

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Eddie George sees Heisman opportunity for J.T. Barrett.

J.T. Barrett has a chance to lead Ohio State to an early-season signature win against Oklahoma and quarterback Baker Mayfield, who finished fourth in the Heisman voting last season.

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Weekend ratings predictions: CFB Week 3, NFL Week 2 and more

Ratings predictions for the weekend in sports television, including Week 3 in college football and Week 2 in the NFL.

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Oklahoma backup QB predicts Baker Mayfield will 'light up' Buckeyes

Freshman Austin Kendall's assessment of an Ohio State defense that hasn't allowed a TD in two games: "really basic."

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Washington State player expelled from school, still practicing with team

Robert Barber allegedly was involved in a July 23 brawl in which two students were injured but has not been arrested or charged by police.

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College football Week 3: What you can't miss this Saturday

Alabama at Ole Miss! FSU vs. Louisville! Ohio State facing Oklahoma! What's not to love about college football this week?

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Houston proves it’s a playoff contender worth pulling for

The Cougars are forcing themselves into the CFP discussion. If they keep winning (and they do need to keep winning), they'll be tough to ignore in December.

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Greg Ward Jr. shows his importance to Houston with big night against Cincinnati

Ward exhibited the patience of virtue Thursday against Cincinnati, proving the virtue he is for Houston.

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Big 12 Bowl: Houston, Cincinnati take advantage of audition

Houston vs. Cincinnati was more than a Thursday night game. It was an audition for the Big 12.

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Watch: Cincinnati reverses field against Houston with incredible play

The Bearcats tied the game with the help of an incredible play from the defense.

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Penn State had a choice — and they picked Joe Paterno

Does it matter to Penn State that years after its toxic implosion, it is again making Joe Paterno the public face of the school all over again?

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Big 12 schools already have Houston, they don't need the Cougars, too

The Big 12 has already has the Houston market. What incentive does it have to take the Cougars and its rising football program?

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Urban Meyer has found his next Percy Harvin in versatile Buckeye Curtis Samuel

Curtis Samuel is a running back, receiver and return man all rolled into one, and he could play a big role when Ohio State meets Oklahoma Saturday.

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Here's how Ole Miss can beat Alabama for a third straight year

Ole Miss is trying to do the unthinkable: The Rebels are trying to become the first team to beat a Nick Saban-coached Alabama team for the third straight season.

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College football Week 3 picks: Four big games this week will shape the playoff race

The outcomes of Florida State-Louisville, Alabama-Ole Miss, Michigan State-Notre Dame, and Ohio State-Oklahoma all have playoff implications. We expect great games in all of them.

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Orlando Bradford dismissed from Arizona after being charged with multiple felonies

The sophomore, who was named as co-starter for the 2016 season, is facing seven counts related to domestic violence.

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Marshawn Lynch, Cal partner to market 'Beast Mode' gear

Former California star Marshawn Lynch has teamed with his former school to help create "Beast Mode" gear.

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If ACC is leaving North Carolina behind, the state has a lot of catching up to do

The ACC has been a North Carolina-centric conference for years. Now it is leaving the state behind thanks to its controversial HB2 law.

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Six possible sites for the ACC football championship game

The ACC announced it is pulling its college football championship game out of Charlotte because of North Carolina's HB2 bill. Here are six possible destinations for the championship game.

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Angry Bender: Nick Saban chewed out Lane Kiffin ... so what's the problem?

This week’s “Angry Bender” addresses sideline tantrums and why you should not get angry when Saban gets angry. It’s really not a big deal.

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Belk Bowl mum on future of bowl game in Charlotte

The Belk Bowl is the last major college sporting event remaining in North Carolina now that the NCAA and ACC have pulled all championship events from the state for the 2016-17 school year due to North Carolina's controversial House Bill 2.

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ACC pulling football, other championships out of North Carolina

House Bill 2 continues to cause North Carolina to lose sporting events.

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Mike Leach targets police, media for legal troubles of Washington State players

On Tuesday, Leach made a statement in defense of his players with legal troubles.

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Clemson professor rebuts Dabo Swinney's invocation of MLK in Kaepernick commentary

Clemson communications professor retorts Swinney's assumption that MLK would not approve of Colin Kaepernick's protest methods.

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Michigan State at Notre Dame: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory

Stakes haven't been higher between these teams since "The Game of the Century" 50 years ago. Here's how you can watch Michigan State at Notre Dame, and keys to victory for both teams.

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College football recruiting: Top-five prospects to visit Oklahoma, Michigan, Notre Dame

Week three brings some of the biggest games of the early season. It also brings some of the biggest recruiting visits for the nation's top uncommitted four and five-star prospects.

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Alabama vs. Ole Miss: TV channel, matchup, keys to victory

No team has ever won three consecutive games against a Nick Saban-coached Alabama team. Can Ole Miss be the first?

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Around the Bender: Huskers can make their point against Ducks

Nebraska won't be 'back' if it beats Oregon on Saturday, but a win will be a big step on the path; plus, a must-win in Norman, a showcase for an elite QB, and a history lesson.

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Desmond Howard reflects on 'The Catch' on its 25th anniversary

Timing is everything. Sometimes the right play at the perfect time leads to a timeless moment. “The Catch” still fits that description 25 years later.

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USC's Osa Masina barred from campus amid sexual assault investigations

Masina and teammate Don Hill were not allowed to play in the Trojans' first two games but were allowed to practice.

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Ohio State coach’s son to visit Oklahoma at most awkward possible time

Prospect Edward Warinner will be in an awkward spot Saturday — in the Oklahoma section while his father tries to coach Ohio State to a win.

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UNC student says she was raped by Tar Heels football player

The woman is going public about the Feb. 14 incident, claiming the university and DA’s office are dragging their feet.

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LSU honors multiple eras with cool throwback unis

Expect to see a lot of "Gridiron Gold" on Saturday in Tiger Stadium.

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Urban Meyer opens up about personal mental health issues

The Ohio State coach advocates for self-care and mental health awareness.

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Ohio State at Oklahoma: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory

Oklahoma may already have one loss, but that doesn't make the matchup with Ohio State any less exciting. Here's how you can watch Ohio State at Oklahoma, and keys to victory for both teams.

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How many pop culture references can you spot in Colorado's fake depth chart for Michigan game?

Colorado’s roster underwent a massive overhaul heading into Saturday’s game at No. 4 Michigan.

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Rutgers, Maryland announce wrestling/football Yankee Stadium doubleheader

There is a wrestling match/football game doubleheader between Maryland and Rutgers set for Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017.

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SEC fan wants sexy Alabama co-eds to ‘cover up’

One SEC fan is not on board with scantily-clad college girls.

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Czech hockey referee dies after being hit in head by puck

Pavel Lainka was officiating a junior match when he was hit by a puck on the side of the head and passed away two weeks later.

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Florida State at Louisville: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory

Louisville is faced with its first obstacle of the season on its way to a possible ACC title: Florida State. College GameDay will be there to break down the matchup between two top 10 teams.

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Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh denies eating booger

Did Jim Harbaugh eat a booger? This is serious news that needs an investigation.

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Deshaun Watson takes blame for Clemson's shaky start

DeShaun Watson says that "you can tell my body language has been bad and it kind of spreads throughout the team."

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There were many ways to get the Oklahoma State-CMU game right, so let's fix it for next time

The wrong call at the end of the Oklahoma State-Central Michigan game provides a great opportunity to fix the problem. Fix it or we'll be living in deja vu.

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FSU's Derwin James will miss Louisville showdown, but knee injury not serious

The second-ranked Seminoles got a scare from their top defensive back, but he should return soon after having surgery Monday.

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NHL 17 Review: EA Sports goes heavy on World Cup of Hockey

It's another year for EA Sports' NHL video game franchise which capitalizes on the World Cup of Hockey and adds the ability to relocate teams in Franchise Mode.

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Week 3 Bowl Projections: Houston is in College Football Playoff (for now)

A look at Sporting News’ preseason bowl projections for the 2016-17 season heading into Week 3. A total of 41 bowls are on the schedule, and 80 FBS teams will play in bowl games.

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Big Ten Week 3 TV schedule: How to watch the conference games

This week, the conference will get a test against nationally-ranked opponents in two primetime matchups: Michigan State-Notre Dame and Ohio State-Oklahoma. Here's how to watch all the Big Ten games this week.

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SEC Week 3 TV schedule: How to watch the games

This week offers our first matchup between ranked SEC teams: Alabama at Ole Miss.

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Watch: Former Alabama RB Derrick Henry shows out with epic trick shot

The Heisman-winner and promising rookie talent showed what he can do with a football off the field.

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College football Week 3 TV schedule: How to watch the Top 25 games

There are four Top 25 matchups on the schedule this week. Here's all the info — dates, times, TV channels — for how to watch the Top 25 teams in Week 3.

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Army DB Brandon Jackson dies in car accident

"Our hearts are broken for the loss of our brother," an Army coach tweeted.

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MAC suspends officiating crew that incorrectly allowed Central Michigan final play

The MAC has owned up to its mistake for incorrectly allowing Central Michigan an untimed down.

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AP Top 25 Week 3 rankings: Clemson tumbles after second close win

The latest AP poll has plenty of shakeups, including at the top.

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College football player arrested after punching referee

A California community college player was arrested on suspicion of battery after punching a referee during a game.

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Tennessee celebrates win, 'insane' atmosphere in Battle at Bristol

The Battle at Bristol moment was not too big or too loud for Tennessee, which plays in front of 100,000 fans at Neyland Stadium.

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Virginia Tech learns unnecessary-but-valuable lesson against Tennessee

Turnovers. Penalties. Missed assignments. These aren't the new Hokies, are they?

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Tennessee erases ugly Week 1 performance with convincing win over Virginia Tech

Tennessee doesn't look perfect. But at 2-0, that's exactly what the Vols are and that's all that matters to them right now.

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Big 12 in big trouble after just two weeks

The Big 12's College Football Playoff hopes aren't dead just yet, but they aren't in fair condition, either.

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One big question for every Top 10 team after Week 2

Week 2 didn’t give us that big upset.

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College football’s best: Top 10 performances from a wild Week 2

The second weekend of college football didn’t have any matches of ranked teams but it did have a host of incredible individual performances.

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Battle at Bristol, despite Hokies' loss, was a dream realized for former coach Frank Beamer

As Frank Beamer watches a new regime lead the program he built, he beams with pride, win or lose.

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Arkansas win might not be sexy, but could be a start to bigger things

Arkansas might be ready now. Now, are we ready for Arkansas?

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Arkansas 41, No. 15 TCU 38: Seven things that just happened in wild two-OT thriller

No. 15 TCU and Arkansas played a wild-overtime shootout on Saturday, one that really didn’t get started until the fourth quarter.

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Battle at Bristol: Fans couldn’t see the field, but who cares? They made the place shake anyway

When Tennessee and Virginia Tech kicked off the Battle at Bristol on Saturday night, the beautiful green field looked like one of those 1970s-style electronic football games that made the tiny players shake and rattle like they were stumbling around drunk.

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Two BYU players ejected for targeting on back-to-back plays vs. Utah

Given all the focus on targeting in this young college football season, it was really only a matter of time before things got slightly out of hand.

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Notre Dame CB Shaun Crawford out for season with torn Achilles

Crawford also missed his freshman season with a torn ACL.

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Alabama rushing toward defeat if it can't establish run game

Alabama can't seem to rush the ball, a problem rarely seen in the Nick Saban era.

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Nick Saban gives Lane Kiffin an ‘a— chewing’ on the sidelines

This isn’t a new thing for Saban and Kiffin, but it never gets old.

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DeShone Kizer rewards Brian Kelly’s trust with latest performance

Kizer made the most of his opportunity against Nevada.

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College football crazies descend on Bristol for epic game

Thousands of fans were on the grounds at Bristol at 5 a.m. to get a prime spot for ESPN's "College GameDay."

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No. 4 Ohio State 48, Tulsa 3: Five things we learned

The Buckeyes pummeled Tulsa, but there's more than just a big number that we learned.

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The refs screwed up, but Mike Gundy let this happen, too

The officials should have known the rule, but Gundy should have done everything in his power to create that conversation. Gundy said he asked the officials afterward. This is the same coach who had the most legendary postgame rant in college football history.

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No. 1 Alabama 38, Western Kentucky 10: Five things we learned

The scoreboard shows Alabama cruised to a dominant win, but the Tide has definite room for improvement.

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Sorry, Penn State — now Pitt is your rival, whether you like it or not

Penn State's arrogance backfired.

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Oklahoma State should get its deserved credit for beating Central Michigan

There's an easy solution to these painful end-of-game officiating errors.

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How worried should Clemson be after two shaky showings?

They aren’t in real trouble yet, but questions persist. What’s wrong with Clemson? Is something wrong with Deshaun Watson?

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Michigan 51, UCF 14: Five things we learned

The Wolverines blew by yet another opponent. Here's what we learned from Michigan's 51-14 win over UCF.

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WATCH: Central Michigan pulls off absurd Hail Mary lateral to stun Oklahoma State

Cooper Rush to Jesse Kroll to Malik Fountain. Wow.

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No. 9 Georgia 26, Nicholls 24: Five things we learned

Georgia struggled to an ugly loss over Nicholls. Here's what we learned from it.

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Richard Petty amazed at record crowd for Battle at Bristol

Richard Petty, The King, remembers when Bristol Motor Speedway drew just 3,000 fans for its NASCAR races. He can't fathom 150,000 people there for a college football game.

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Fan uses GameDay sign to ask for beer money, gets exactly what he asks for

A fan at Bristol Motor Speedway found a sympathetic audience via College GameDay on Saturday.

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USC lineman Chuma Edoga ejected after making contact with official

Never, ever make contact with the official.

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WATCH: Texas A&M kid combines weird photobombing with even weirder dabbing

Knowing the camera was on him, this little guy went for it all.

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Clemson's Ray-Ray McCloud goes full DeSean Jackson, fumbles in front of goal line

Do not drop the ball before you have crossed the goal line.

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Battle at Bristol brought out these great 'College GameDay' signs

"College GameDay" signs for Battle at Bristol did not disappoint.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. picks Virginia Tech (he had to), thrilled to be on Gameday

Dale Earnhardt Jr. appeared on ESPN's College Gameday Saturday and picked Virginia Tech beat Tennessee in the Battle at Bristol. But he had to.

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College football's best: No. 2 Clemson struggling against ... Troy?

Week 2 has a bevy of interesting matchups, including Tennessee vs. Virginia Tech and BYU vs. Utah.

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UCF linebacker ejected on questionable targeting call against Michigan

Another game, another questionable targeting call.

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Pitt fans wore 'Joe Pa Knew' shirts in game vs. Penn State

With rivalries come trash talk, but this may be a bit much.

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NHL leaks news of revamped concussion rules after NFL backlash over Cam Newton

With the NFL under scrutiny for the way it handled Cam Newton on Thursday, the NHL is about to issue new concussion rules of its own.

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Top 25 live updates: Michigan, Houston kick off Week 2

It's pretty much a guarantee that Week 2 won't live up to the excitement of opening weekend. But that doesn't mean the games aren't worth watching.

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Art Briles doesn't know how to appear sorry about Baylor scandal

Art Briles clearly wants to set up his next job. Does he have to make it so obvious?

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'College GameDay' mic snafu disrupts serious Art Briles discussion

These are the dangers of a live microphone.

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Bomb threats forces evacuations of two Ohio high school football games

Two high school football games near Cincinnati, Ohio were evacuated after separate bomb threats came in.

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Lamar Jackson, No. 13 Louisville put up outrageous numbers against Syracuse

Jackson finished the night with 411 passing yards, 199 rushing yards and five total touchdowns.

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Don't blame NCAA for Charleston Southern suspensions — blame the rules

The NCAA is just an enforcer of absurd rules. Blame those that pass them: the schools.

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Return of Penn State-Pitt rivalry shows how much they still need each other

Why Penn State and Pitt paused their annual game is a mystery. But it's back this year, and a good thing for both programs.

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Former Florida State QB Wyatt Sexton facing domestic assault charge

Former Florida State quarterback Wyatt Sexton was arrested Thursday in Leon County, Florida, and charged with domestic assault.

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Michigan State linebacker Ed Davis awarded sixth year of eligibility

Davis has 80 career tackles, including 16.5 for losses and 11 sacks, in 40 career games.

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Barry Alvarez's greatest accomplishment happened well before his tenure at Wisconsin

Inspired by his high school coaching career, Barry Alvarez helped U.S. Cellular launch its Most Valuable Coach program on Friday, a campaign that will honor coaches who make a difference in their community. Fans can visit TheMostValuableCoach.com and share their stories until Oct. 3.

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NASCAR crewman, former Hokie has unique perspective on Battle at Bristol

Caleb Hurd played football under Frank Beamer at Virginia Tech. He has raced with Jeff Gordon and Denny Hamlin at Bristol. He can't wait for the spectacle of Saturday's Battle at Bristol.

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College football Week 2: Why you should tune in this weekend

Football on a NASCAR track? The Holy War? LSU's quarterback situation? Week 2 won't be short of intrigue.

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Private Twitter accounts for coaches: What could go wrong?

What will the NCAA's response be to UCLA coach Jim Mora's new private Twitter account?

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Battle at Bristol: Tennessee has much to prove after ugly win in Week 1

Tennessee nearly lost to App State in Week 1. It must now face a much tougher opponent in Virginia Tech.

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Who’s #trending in college football? Five to watch in Week 2

Want to know what's going to be hot Saturday? Check out these five topics that are sure to trend.

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Charleston Southern players say 30-plus teammates suspended for bookstore purchases

Several players claim they used the leftover book money to buy other items in the bookstore.

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Marian Hossa needs X-rays after injury scare in World Cup exhibition, reports say

The Blackhawks veteran reportedly was injured while playing for Team Europe in a World Cup of Hockey tune-up game, but is believed to be OK.

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Jacob Eason to make first college start Saturday; Georgia QB impressed vs. UNC

The ballyhooed freshman will get his first collegiate start against Nicholls State.

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Steve Spurrier says he coached on the sly during one-game suspension

The "Head Ball Coach" says he passed notes to secretly call plays while he was suspended during his tenure at Duke.

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Battle at Bristol: Record crowd expected, but will fans be able to see the game?

Bristol Motor Speedway will play host to the largest crowd ever to witness a college football game. But will fans be able to see the action?

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Ranking every NFL starter by their college career

How did every NFL starting quarterback do as a college players. There are potentially six Heisman winners in the conversation.

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Battle at Bristol: NASCAR, college football collide to make history in epic game

More than 150,000 fans are expected to fill the iconic racetrack on Saturday night, less than three weeks after NASCAR held one of its biggest events there.

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John Tortorella could learn something about America from J.T. Brown

The U.S. coach says he'd bench players for pulling a Colin Kaepernick.

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Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente has chance to reverse one bad Frank Beamer trend

For all his success, Frank Beamer's Hokies were terrible in regular-season neutral site games like Saturday's matchup against Tennessee in Bristol.

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College football Week 2 picks: Blowouts predicted across the board

Week 2's schedule isn't as good as last week, but there's one massive game that excites us: The Battle at Bristol.

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DeShone Kizer named Notre Dame starting QB

Last Saturday in a double-overtime loss to Texas, Kizer completed 15 of 24 passes for 215 yards and five touchdowns.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. to be 'College GameDay' picker at Bristol Motor Speedway

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be back at the track Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Art Briles apologizes amid questions about Baylor sex assault case investigation

The law firm Pepper Hamilton, which reviewed the Baylor allegations, is being accused of having an agenda and a racial undertone in its questioning.

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Angry Bender: Les Miles on the hot seat is just ridiculous

LSU lost its season opener for the first time in 12 years and Les Miles is back in familiar territory — on the coaching hot seat.

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College football recruiting: Nebraska, Texas host five-stars; Georgia lands top RB

The first weekend of college action also welcomed the kickoff of official visits for some of the nation’s top recruits. Georgia, Texas and Nebraska were all big winners.

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Week 1 Winners & Losers: College football fans win; Big Ten trumps SEC

The opening weekend of college football was not for the faint of heart.

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Around the Bender: Keystone Classic vs. Pitt a huge game for Penn State, James Franklin

Beat the Panthers in the renewal of a cherished rivalry, and the Nittany Lions might be on their way back. Lose, and it might be another mediocre season in Happy Valley.

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LSU tiger Mike VI fighting cancer, won't take field in 2016

LSU's famous mascot is battling cancer and is only expected to live another one to two years.

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SEC Week 2 TV schedule: How to watch the games

Can the SEC rebound after a subpar Week 1?

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USC players accused of sexual assault won't play in Week 2

Osa Masina and Don Hill will not be allowed to play for the Trojans in Saturday's game against Utah State as police investigate rape claims.

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John Tortorella threatens to bench U.S. players who protest national anthem at World Cup

Team USA players who don't stand for the anthem during the World Cup of Hockey could find themselves sitting long after the final verse.

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Big 12 confirms Texas defender's hit on Notre Dame WR Torii Hunter Jr. wasn't targeting

The head of Big 12 officials says the right call was a no-call in Sunday's game.

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Jonathan Huberdeau contract extension continues Panthers' high-spending offseason

The NHL's most expensive offseason took place in Sunrise, Fla., where the Panthers spared no expense to shore up their talented young ranks.

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DNP Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory

Here's how you can watch Virginia Tech-Tennessee, and keys to victory for both teams.

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Jameis Winston delivers epic halftime speech for FSU

Florida State came out of halftime strong, and former quarterback Jameis Winston may have had something to do with that.

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Penn State at Pitt: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory

Here's how you can watch Penn State-Pitt, and the keys to victory for both teams.

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College football Week 2 TV schedule: How to watch the Top 25 games

Keep your eyes on the Virginia Tech-Tennessee game that will set the attendance record. Here's all the info — dates, times, TV channels — for how to watch the Top 25 teams in Week 2.

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Do y'all really want to take on No. 1 Alabama this season?

If we learned anything from Week 1, then it’s that Alabama is the best bet to win the SEC, and the list of teams who can challenge the Crimson Tide for the national championship is short.

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Wisconsin and Texas vault into AP, Coaches polls

Houston jumped to No. 6 after its impressive win over Oklahoma, which fell in both polls.

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Big Ten Week 2 TV schedule: How to watch all the conference games

This week, all eyes will be on the in-state matchup between Penn State and Pitt at Heinz Field.

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Ex-Clemson star Tajh Boyd charged with assault and battery

His accuser claims the former star QB pushed him to the ground in a nightclub incident in July in Greenville, S.C.

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Ole Miss QB Chad Kelly apparently failed when he slid into ex-porn star's DMs

Chad Kelly was actually being mostly polite.

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FSU freshman Deondre Francois outduels Chad Kelly to rally past Ole Miss

Deondre Francois reminded Florida State fans of Jameis Winston in his debut win over No. 11 Ole Miss.

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Two Ole Miss players carted off in first half vs. Florida State

Ole Miss lost defensive back Ken Webster and running back Eric Swinney to serious-looking injuries early vs. Florida State.

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Notre Dame places Torii Hunter Jr. in concussion protocol after controversial hit

No review was conducted by officials after Hunter's injury, although new NCAA rules allow replay officials to retroactively issue penalties.

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Steve Sarkisian joining Alabama coaching staff, Nick Saban confirms

The former USC and Washington head coach brings to five the number of former head coaches on the Alabama staff.

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Ole Miss QB Chad Kelly is ready for his closeup vs. No. 4 Florida State

Coach Hugh Freeze: "He is a competitive dude, and he wants to play in these types of games."

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Brian Kelly’s two-QB rotation puts Irish into win-out-or-else mode

The every-other-possession rotation Brian Kelly put in place against Texas deserves questioning.

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Social media, Texas come out winners in Notre Dame 2OT thriller

Texas Exes, Notre Dame grads, at least one guerilla marketer and, of course, Matthew McConaughey were part of #NDvsTex.

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Baylor football is on a mission to reclaim its integrity

Sporting News went behind the scenes of Baylor's first football game after the offseason saga that changed the franchise.

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Texas, its coach and its fans needed Sunday's dramatic win over Notre Dame

What a mighty fine day it was.

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Notre Dame vs. Texas: Six things that just happened in wild overtime finish

Who needs NFL "Sunday Night Football" when you have Texas and No. 10 Notre Dame?

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WATCH: Notre Dame's Torii Hunter Jr. takes major hit from Texas' DeShon Elliott

Hunter was helped off the field under his own power.

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USC linebacker Jabari Ruffin suspended for half following groin stomp vs. Alabama

The redshirt senior is going to miss the first half of the upcoming game vs. Utah State.

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WATCH: Notre Dame player with fancy name scores fancy, somersault touchdown vs. Texas

The Olympics may be over, but Equanimeous St. Brown makes a strong case for Tokyo 2020.

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Alabama OC Lane Kiffin trolls USC with vicious post-game tweet

Kiffin's Twitter wrath knows no mercy, including for his former employer.

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Sam Foltz's family targeted by thieves while away at Nebraska game

Thieves saw an easy target in the family of Jordan Foltz.

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Les Miles says LSU lineman may have thought play was live during brutal late hit

LSU coach Les Miles says Josh Boutte may have not realized the play was over when he hit Wisconsin's D'Cota Dixon, drawing an ejection.

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Alabama may hire former USC coach Steve Sarkisian as analyst, per reports

Multiple reports suggest Sarkisian is interested in coming to Alabama as an offensive analyst.

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When it comes to Alabama's Jalen Hurts, Nick Saban's decision shouldn't be that hard

Even Nick Saban was blown away by Jalen Hurts.

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Ranking Alabama’s neutral site openers under Nick Saban

There's nothing neutral about Alabama's Week 1 blowouts.

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10 biggest Week 1 overreactions: Oklahoma, SEC struggles and more

We do it every single year — overreact after just one Week 1 of college football. Pump the brakes with this perspective.

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Mighty SEC not so mighty in underwhelming Week 1

The Southeastern Conference has been regarded as the nation's premier college football conference. The rest of the country has caught up.

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Deshaun Watson helps No. 2 Clemson hold off Auburn

Deshaun Watson struggled in the first half, but came through for the second-ranked Tigers when they needed him most.

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A plan for Alabama’s defense? Good luck with that

If Saturday was any indication of how the rest of the season will play out for the Crimson Tide's defense, good luck to the rest of college football.

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No. 1 Alabama 52, No. 20 USC 6: Five things we learned

The Crimson Tide’s defense dominated the game, and freshman Jalen Hurts replaced Blake Barnett after two series and never looked back.

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Nick Chubb's heroics lead Georgia past UNC

Nick Chubb suffered a horrendous knee injury last season, but proved he still tremendous ability in his first game back.

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WATCH: USC's Jabari Ruffin stomps Alabama player's groin, 'Bama answers with pick-six

The football universe always has a way of balancing itself out.

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Nebraska honors late punter Sam Foltz on first fourth down

Sam Foltz died July 23 following a car crash in Wisconsin. The late Nebraska punter was honored by the Cornhuskers Saturday.

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USC's Matt Boermeester's bankshot gives Trojans early lead on Alabama

USC kicker Matt Boermeester might want to buy a lottery ticket after Saturday night's game.

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No. 5 LSU stunned in Lambeau by unranked Wisconsin

Wisconsin endured in an old-school, smash-mouth game, stunning No. 5 LSU in Lambeau Field.

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Texas A&M 31, UCLA 24: Five things we learned

A&M saved face for the SEC with their win over UCLA, but what else can we glean from the Aggies' win?

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Ohio State 77, Bowling Green 10: Five amazing stats from Buckeyes' big win

J.T. Barrett did his part with a monster game, and the Buckeyes put up some crazy stats in the process. Here’s a look at a few of them.

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Penn State kicker Joey Julius invents a new tackling form

Joey Julius outweighed Raekwon James by 71 pounds.

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Cancer survivor James Conner leads Pitt to victory in first game back

Conner not only beat cancer, but his two touchdowns helped defeat Villanova.

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Iowa player ejected for ugliest targeting of the season

We've already seen the worst targeting of this young season. It's pretty bad.

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Michigan 63, Hawaii, 3: Five things we learned

Aside from an early interception, Michigan play an almost flawless game over Hawai'i.

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Houston puts Power 5, Big 12 on watch with upset of Sooners

The Group of 5 can claim Houston, but can they keep them? The Power 5 can root against Houston, but do they want them? If the Cougars keep this going, the College Football Playoff might go a long way in making the decision for both.

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Mississippi State stunned by South Alabama in home loss

The Bulldogs lost at home to a team that went 5-7 last season.

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Houston 33, Oklahoma 23: Five things we learned

We didn't even have to wait a week for college football's first huge upset.

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Houston Kick Sixes Oklahoma on wild play

The Cougars just pulled a Kick-Six on Oklahoma on a massive stage.

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Navy reaches into stands to replace injured quarterback Tago Smith

Navy was not at all prepared for Smith to go down with an injury.

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Houston took the lead on Oklahoma after this crazy play

Greg Ward Jr. is a bad, bad man

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Jim Harbaugh is already slapping his players like a psycho

Good luck, Wilson Speight.

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College football's best: Week 1 continues with No. 3 Oklahoma at No. 15 Houston

Joe Mixon and company are making waves as Oklahoma takes on Houston.

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Miami backup QB Tucker Beirne arrested on cocaine, drug charges

Beirne was arrested on Saturday morning ahead of the Hurricanes' game against Florida A&M.

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Top 25 live updates: Houston-Oklahoma kicks off the Saturday slate

The biggest matchups of opening week are on today. Will there be any big upsets that'll shake up the Top 25?

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Botched Boston College plays give Georgia Tech victory

In its ACC opener in Ireland, Georgia Tech's last-minute touchdown gave it the edge to defeat Boston College.

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'College GameDay' signs, Week 1: Mocking Leonard Fournette and remembering Harambe

College football is back, and so are the "College GameDay" signs. Let's do this.

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Lambeau Field welcomes LSU, Wisconsin in historic college football game

After 33 years, college football is finally back at Lambeau Field on Saturday, as No. 5 LSU clashes with Wisconsin.

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Syracuse QB Eric Dungey surprised by soldier brother before opener

Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey had not seen his older brother, Matt, in almost two years. That changed Friday.

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Jim Leavitt's Colorado defense dominant in Rocky Mountain Showdown

The Colorado defense could not have played better Friday night. The Buffaloes held rival Colorado State to just 225 yards.

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Michigan State gets off to rough start against Furman

Michigan State entered the 2016 college football season with national championship aspirations. The Spartans are likely humbled a bit after their struggles against Furman.

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Check out Christian McCaffrey's incredible — near — punt return touchdown

College football's most versatile weapon just showed why he's in the running for the Heisman.

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Stanford starting early to promote Christian McCaffrey's Heisman candidacy

Stanford jumped on the ball too late last year to advertise RB Christian McCaffrey for the Heisman. The school won't wait this year.

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Recruiting - Ohio State dominates August; five-stars eye September visits

Who won August on the recruiting trail? Who will win September?

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Weekend ratings predictions: College football opening weekend and more

Ratings predictions for the weekend in sports television, including college football's opening weekend.

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Forget baseball: Tim Tebow is dreaming of being country singer

Fellow Gator Heisman winner Danny Wuerffel also makes a flashy appearance.

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Flyers will celebrate their golden anniversary with new uniforms

The Philadelphia Flyers will be commemorating their golden anniversary in style.

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Who’s #trending in college football? Five to watch in Week 1

How do you know you’ve arrived on the college football scene? You’re #trending on social media. Here's five players and coaches to watch in Week 1.

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Stanford WR Francis Owusu way more than one miracle-catch wonder

The Cardinal wide receiver talks the team's growing pains, feeling at home at Stanford and that crazy catch against UCLA.

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Five for Friday: How 'Best Kickoff Weekend' ever can match hype

We’re not saying these things will happen, but if we get three or four of these it will be pretty damn close to the greatest week of all time.

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Three Minnesota players ejected for targeting hits against Oregon State

College football's most controversial rule led to the ejection of three Minnesota players Thursday against Oregon State.

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Tennessee gets needed hype check against App State, and it will be better for it

One of college football's offseason darlings was taken to overtime by Appalachian State before winning at home in Week 1. That will serve as a valuable lesson.

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Tennessee survives App State: Five lessons Vols learned in near upset

Tennessee learned some tough lessons in its near-upset to the Mountaineers.

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Wofford linebacker Michael Roach rushed to hospital after collapsing on sideline

Thursday night's game between Wofford and Tennessee Tech was halted after Wofford linebacker Michael Roach collapsed on the sideline.

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USC linebacker Osa Masina suspended amid allegations of sexual assault

The search warrant says Masina Snapchatted pictures and clips to the woman's ex-boyfriend, a football player at the University of Arizona.

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Louisville QB Lamar Jackson accounts for eight first-half touchdowns

It took Lamar Jackson less than three minutes to get the Cardinals on the board Thursday night. He was just getting warmed up.

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Tennessee's Jalen Reeves-Maybin first casualty of targeting rule this season

Reeves-Maybin had the penalty called on him in the first quarter.

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College football's best Week 1: Louisville starts fast against Charlotte

College football is back, in a big way.

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Joe Paterno always will be part of Penn State's history, but that's where he should stay

It seems a shame that Penn State cannot allow itself to move past association with the Paterno brand.

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Autistic boy's lunch with Travis Rudolph like 'sitting on a rainbow'

During a Thursday TV appearance, Bo's mother had the opportunity to meet the wideout for the first time and thank him for his generosity.

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Hawaii coach apologizes for Michigan scrimmage tape joke

Nick Rolovich says he was joking this week when he said Michigan turned down his request for tape, a joke that turned into a mini-controversy.

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Joe Paterno's first game as coach to be commemorated by Penn State at Temple game

The university will commemorate the former coach's first game as head coach during its second home game of the season.

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Clemson’s loaded offense set to be special

The Clemson offense is returning nine starters from a unit that averaged 514.5 yards per game in 2015.

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FSU coach suspended after arrest on suspicion of DUI

Florida State strength and conditioning coach Vic Viloria was suspended without pay after he was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

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Angry Bender: Shorten college football games, or your kids might start watching soccer

What's the biggest problem facing college football right now? The damn games are too long, says Sporting News college football writer Bill Bender.

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College football Week 1 picks: Alabama will dominate, but there's upsets brewing

The Week 1 college football schedule is awesome, with Power Five match-ups that look like bowl games. Who's going to win? Sporting News brings you our Week 1 picks.

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Like it or not, teams’ title hopes could hinge on freshmen playcallers

Don't be surprised if teams need to rely on a freshman quarterback at some point this season.

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Injured RB Bryce Love won’t play for No. 8 Stanford against Kansas State

The Cardinal backfield's speedy counterpunch to Heisman Trophy candidate Christian McCaffrey averaged 10.8 yards per touch in 2015.

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Georgia starting veteran QB Greyson Lambert against UNC

Georgia selected Greyson Lambert, a fifth-year senior, over five-star quarterback recruit Jacob Eason.

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