Who is Zeb Noland? Meet the South Carolina grad assistant-turned-QB1 for Gamecocks

Zeb Nolan was hired by South Carolina as a graduate assistant in May, added to the team's roster in August and is now the team's starting quarterback.

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Can Miami take advantage of Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game stage, like Alabama did in 2008?

Miami and Alabama haven't played since the 1993 Sugar Bowl. Can the Canes flip the script as heavy underdogs this time?

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Meet Bijan Robinson: Texas running back looking to build on breakout freshman season

Here's what you should know about the star Longhorns running back.

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Is Bishop Sycamore a legit high school football program? IMG Academy's ESPN opponent explained

Sunday's televised high school game was a blowout between one of the best high school football teams in the nation, and a school listed only as an online charter high school.

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College football picks, predictions against the spread for every Week 1 top 25 game

Week 1 features five matchups between top 25 teams. Sporting News picks each game by the spread.

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With Scott Frost era on tilt after Illinois loss, what will Huskers do next?

Bret Bielema won his Big Ten opener at Nebraska's expense. Does that spell the end for Scott Frost?

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College football schedule today: TV coverage, channels, scores for Week 0 FBS games

Here is the full schedule of FBS games for Week 0 of the college football season, including start times and TV channels for the first games of the year.

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Big 12 talking expansion again, and BYU belongs at the top of the list

The Big 12, left out by the Power 5, is considering expansion again. Two schools would be ideal to start.

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Heat check: Which college football coaches are on the hot seat entering the 2021 season?

Some coaches have to win in order to keep their jobs. For others, even that might not be enough.

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Where is ‘College GameDay’ this week? Location, schedule, guest picker for Week 0 on ESPN

Sporting News has you covered on how to watch the opening episode of "College GameDay" for the 2021 season:

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Pressure on Scott Frost, Nebraska to avoid sinking feeling in Big Ten opener

How much does Nebraska need to win the Big Ten West opener against Illinois? The pressure is on for Scott Frost.

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Rutgers football player enters transfer portal after declining COVID-19 vaccine

Peyton Powell, a sophomore defensive back on the Rutgers football team, said he entered the transfer portal due to the school's mandatory vaccine policy.

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Notre Dame defends leprechaun mascot after it ranked fourth-most offensive in recent survey

The university reportedly did not agree to the sentiment that its mascot is among the most offensive in college football.

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College football picks, predictions against the spread for Week 0 matchups

Sporting News prepares for Week 0 with our picks against the spread. Who wins the Nebraska-Illinois Big Ten opener?

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One thing Big Ten, Pac-12, ACC alliance must not do is slow college football playoff expansion

The newly-formed alliance between the ACC, Big Ten and Pac-12 is a counter-measure to the SEC. Playoff expansion, however, must come first.

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Ranking Alabama's 10 neutral site openers under Nick Saban

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

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Mack Brown is killing them with kindness at UNC, and results have been astounding

North Carolina is building a program for the long haul with 70-year old Mack Brown and future first-round quarterback Sam Howell.

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Penn State needs its 40-point offense back if it wants to catch Ohio State in Big Ten

Penn State has shuffled through offensive coordinators the last three seasons. Is Mike Yurcich the right fit in 2021?

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Alliance between Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12 has many facets, but power is at the core

The word “alliance” does not have the most esteemed history in the college sports world — we all remember the meager “Bowl Alliance” from the 1990s — so perhaps by the time the Big Ten, Pacific-12 and Atlantic Coast Conference make formal their arrangement to align their leagues, they’ll assign it a more stately name.

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Over/under bets on win totals for preseason top 10 teams in college football

Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and Oklahoma will have to go 12-0 to hit their 'overs'. Can they do it?

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Washington State coach Nick Rolovich faces decision on getting COVID-19 vaccine

Under a mandate by Gov. Jay Inslee, Rolovich will have to get the COVID-19 vaccine unless he has "legitimate medical reasons" or "sincerely held religious beliefs" that prevent him from doing so.

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2021 Coaches Survey: FBS coaches anonymously weigh in on NIL, transfer portal, playoff expansion and more

Sporting News polled FBS coaches on all the hot-button topics in college football. Here are their anonymous answers.

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College football updated polls: AP Top 25, Coaches Poll rankings released for 2021 season

How do the AP Poll and Coaches Poll compare for the 2021 season? Sporting News takes a closer look at the composite rankings.

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Breaking down preseason AP No. 1 vs. national champion since 2000

It's not about where you start. It's where you finish. A look at the AP Preseason No. 1 and the actual national champions over the past 20 years.

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AP Preseason Top 25: Alabama opens at No. 1 for sixth time under Nick Saban

Alabama opened the season at No. 1 in the AP Preseason Top 25. Here is a look at the Top 25.

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SN Debate Team: Top non-QB Heisman threat, winningest first-year coach, best September game and more

College football is fast approaching. It is time to make some fearless predictions on the winningest first-year coach, the best transfer QB and more.

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Rivalries that should be renewed under an ACC/Big Ten/Pac-12 alliance

The conferences are reportedly discussing ways to work more closely together. One of the main focus areas is football scheduling. Here's a request: Bring these rivalries back to life.

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Who will be filling the shoes of Zach Wilson, Kyle Pitts and other departed first-rounders in 2021?

Zach Wilson, Kyle Pitts and Travis Etienne are among the first-round picks making their NFL preseason debuts. Who will fill their shoes in college in 2021?

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David Bell is primed and ready to pick up where Rondale Moore left off at Purdue

Rondale Moore is in the NFL, but Purdue's next-big thing at receiver will be among the Big Ten's best this season.

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Clemson's DJ Uiagalelei lands spot in Dr Pepper's Fansville campaign

The Tigers quarterback has started only two games in his collegiate career, but he's already lined up with one of the largest NIL deals in college football.

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College football QB battles: Where Texas, Ohio State, others stand with camp underway

Which big-time quarterback battles will attract the most attention? Sporting News takes a closer look.

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When is the first college football game in 2021? Full Week 0 schedule for FBS teams

Sporting News breaks down the full Week 0 college football schedule, including how to watch each game:

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Coaches Poll Preseason Top 25 for 2021: Alabama, Clemson, Oklahoma take top three spots

The 2021 Preseason Coaches Poll is out, and a familiar top five is there. Who will challenge defending national champion Alabama?

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Replacing the stars: Top 5 teams Clemson, Alabama, Ohio State breaking in new QBs for 2021

For the first time in the CFP era, Alabama, OSU and Clemson have new QBs in the same season. SN lets you know what to expect in 2021.

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By one metric, Florida State's Bobby Bowden stands alone among college coaches

Florida State's Bobby Bowden, who passed away Sunday, has every college coach beat when it comes to consecutive top-5 finishes.

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Hall of Fame Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden dies at 91

Florida State announced the passing of Bobby Bowden on Sunday morning.

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Clemson's Justyn Ross cleared to play in 2021 after missing previous season

Ross was expected to be the Tigers' leading receiver in 2020, but missed the entire season after doctors discovered a spinal issue.

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SEC football predictions 2021: Conference standings, Heisman hopefuls and best games

SN gives its SN predictions for 2021. Alabama is our pick in the SEC West. Can Georgia reclaim the SEC East?

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Pac-12 predictions 2021: Conference standings, Heisman hopefuls and best games

USC, Washington and Oregon are all on the spot to get the Pac-12 back in the playoff hunt. Is there a sleeper program lurking?

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Big 12 predictions 2021: Conference standings, Heisman hopefuls and best games

Oklahoma and Texas are on their way out of the Big 12. Will anyone spoil their fun in 2021? SN offers its predictions.

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Big Ten predictions 2021: Conference standings, Heisman hopefuls and best games

Ohio State seeks a fifth straight Big Ten championship. Which team is best equipped to challenge the Buckeyes? SN gives its predictions.

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Quinn Ewers explains decision to forgo senior high school season, join Ohio State: 'This is not just a financial decision'

Ewers is considered to be the best QB in the 2022 recruiting class.

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ACC predictions 2021: Conference standings, Heisman hopefuls and best games

Clemson is shooting for a seventh straight ACC championship. Will anyone catch the Tigers? SN gives its predictions for 2021.

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