Clemson really should want Bama in rematch of college football title game

Clemson has the chance at redemption it has sought since its last game against Alabama.

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Cardale Jones rips into Ohio State for its play against Clemson in Fiesta Bowl

The former Buckeyes quarterback, who has a national championship to his name, didn't hold back while watching Saturday's second College Football Playoff semifinal.

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No. 2 Clemson 31, No. 3 Ohio State 0: Five things we learned from Fiesta Bowl

Deshaun Watson and a shutdown defense carry the Tigers to a lopsided victory over the Buckeyes.

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College Football Playoff national championship: Date, location, odds

Alabama and Clemson will face each other in a rematch of last season's national title game.

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Multiple fights break out as Blue Jackets extend win streak to 15 in historic win over Wild

The Blue Jackets are two wins shy from tying the longest win streak in NHL history following Saturday's 4-2 win over the Wild.

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Alabama's Jonathan Allen denies calling Washington 'soft'

The defensive end said he didn't diss Washington, but one ESPN reporter claims otherwise.

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Michigan TE Jake Butt tore ACL in Orange Bowl, per report

Butt suffered a torn ACL in Friday’s Orange Bowl loss to Florida State and will undergo surgery.

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Ohio State K Tyler Durbin gives Buckeyes deja vu with two missed FGs

Tyler Durbin already missed his first two field goals against Clemson, which is exactly what happened in Ohio State's game against Michigan.

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Alabama's offense has to improve if it wants to win national title

The Tide's offense looked its worst all season against Washington.

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Alabama takes 'championship defense ' to unseen levels against Washington

Alabama's defense is playing championship-caliber football.

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No. 1 Alabama 24, No. 4 Washington 7: Five things we learned from Peach Bowl

The Crimson Tide ride their defense to a second consecutive berth in the College Football Playoff final.

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Alabama's Steve Sarkisian busted for nose nosh at Peach Bowl

The Alabama analyst can't hide from the cameras.

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Bo Scarbrough's 68-yard TD run gives Alabama commanding lead in Peach Bowl

Scarbrough has been unstoppable for Alabama in the Peach Bowl.

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Alabama scores 11th defensive TD to blow Peach Bowl open against Washington

Alabama's latest defensive touchdown game at the best possible time for the Tide.

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Hot NHL clubs Columbus, Minnesota face off in unprecedented game

Columbus has 14 straight wins, while the Wild have 12 in a row, the first time in U.S. history two teams with such long streaks have met.

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LSU wideouts make Odell Beckham Jr. proud with crazy catches

Malachi Dupre and D.J. Chark seem to be playing a game of H.O.R.S.E. on the football field.

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Let players make their decision to play (or not) in bowl games

We can ask questions and second guess all we want, but the answer is simple. It’s not your decision. It’s their decision.

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Huge bonuses await winning coaches in College Football Playoff

Clemson's decision to buy insurance to help pay possible bonuses to coach Dabo Swinney looks wise as the Tigers face Ohio State Saturday.

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Stanford QB Keller Chryst believed to have torn ACL in Sun Bowl, report says

Chryst was helped off the field during the first half of the Sun Bowl.

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Michigan loss in Orange Bowl exposes final missing piece for national title contention

Michigan's loss to FSU shows a glaring need it needs to address in future teams.

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No. 11 Florida State 33, No. 6 Michigan 32: Five things we learned in Orange Bowl

It was a tough end to the season for Michigan, but everybody won who watched this classic Orange Bowl.

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Michigan loses to Florida State after questionable missed call on fourth-down play

Michigan can't be pleased with how this one ended.

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Michigan's Jake Butt injured, forced out of Orange Bowl vs. Florida State

Butt won the John Mackey Award as the nation's most outstanding tight end.

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Chief Osceola falls off Renegade prior to Orange Bowl

One of the most iconic images in all of college football fell flat on its back Friday. Literally.

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Jabrill Peppers out for Michigan against Florida State in Orange Bowl

One of the most electric players in college football is out against the Seminoles.

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Derek Barnett passes Reggie White as Tennessee's all-time sack leader

Barnett capped a great season by placing himself in elite company.

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Arkansas TE Jeremy Sprinkle apologizes for shoplifting at Belk before bowl game

Sprinkle issued an apology Friday after getting caught shoplifting at Belk earlier this week.

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10 suspended Minnesota players won't face sexual assault charges

The 10 suspended Minnesota players reportedly involved in a sexual assault won't be charged.

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Clemson vs. Ohio State: Five things to watch in PlayStation Fiesta Bowl

Who wins this toss-up matchup?

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Weekend ratings predictions: CFP Semifinals, More Bowls, NFL and NHL

Ratings predictions for the weekend in sports television, including the College Football Playoff semifinals, several other New Year's weekend bowls, Week 17 of the NFL and more.

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Alabama vs. Washington: 5 things to watch in Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

Do the Huskies have any chance to pull this upset off?

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Rose Bowl tickets somehow are selling for more than the College Football Playoff

The Rose Bowl is a hot commodity, going for an average price of $418.

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J.T. Barrett and Deshaun Watson are too good for this trash-talk pettiness

The Ohio State and Clemson quarterbacks should put on a show in the Fiesta Bowl.

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Penn State QB Trace McSorley explains how to beat Ohio State and more

The sophomore from Ashburn, Va., made a mockery of Big Ten defenses in his first season as a starter.

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Penguins goalie Matt Murray out indefinitely

Marc-Andre Fleury is 4-0-1 in his last five decisions and will become the team's go-to goalie as Murray is listed as "week to week."

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Arkansas WR ejected from Belk Bowl for spitting in Virginia Tech player's face

Drew Morgan was ejected during the Razorbacks' second-half meltdown against the Hokies.

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Clemson coach Dabo Swinney thinks old BCS system 'got it right'

Swinney is back in the playoffs after losing to Alabama in the championship game last season.

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Arkansas TE reportedly suspended for Belk Bowl for allegedly shoplifting — at Belk

Jeremy Sprinkle, a senior, was sent home after being charged with shoplifting, even though he received a $450 gift card from the department store.

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Alabama's Dakota Ball blew off his own index finger with a shotgun

The senior defensive lineman will miss Saturday's Peach Bowl because ... well, we'll let him tell it.

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Lane Kiffin got left behind by the Alabama team bus, again

Lane Kiffin has the worst luck when it comes to busses.

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Longtime BYU football coach LaVell Edwards dies at 86

He propelled the Mormon-affiliated university's football team onto the national stage and few paralleled his longevity.

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Group of 5 should pursue own four-team playoff ASAP

Northern Illinois athletic director Sean Frazier isn’t delusional. He’s right.

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Mississippi State player dismissed after arrest on armed robbery, kidnapping charges

Freshman defensive back John Michael Hankerson was arrested for the third time this month, which led to his dismissal.

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Hockey fan kisses beer instead of girlfriend on kiss cam

When beer is bae.

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Heisman winner Rashaan Salaam died of gunshot to head, coroner says

The nature of Salaam's death hadn't been made public, though his mother had said he left a note, indicating it was a suicide.

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Some Group of 5 members gunning for own playoff

Opinions are split among the FBS have-nots when it comes to the value of a potential separate playoff system.

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Beware Chris Petersen, the underdog on the big-game stage

The Washington coach's message to his team is probably the same one he gave Boise State leading up to the unforgettable Fiesta Bowl victory against Oklahoma in 2007: Just do your job.

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Underdogs will shine in College Football Playoff, according to 'NCAA Football 14'

With updated rosters and ratings, the last college football video game to release ("NCAA Football 14") makes its predictions for this year's two College Football Playoff games.

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Lane Kiffin makes it clear he did not recruit De'Andre Johnson to FAU

FAU has a new coach and a new quarterback, but they haven't met.

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Coach is 77? Here’s the kind of victory bath you give him

Kansas State celebrated its Texas Bowl win over Texas A&M by showering 77-year-old coach Bill Snyder with an unconventional victory bath.

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Hugh Freeze allegedly compared Ole Miss investigation to Crucifixion of Jesus

According to one NCAA recruit, Hugh Freeze believes his outspoken Christian beliefs is why the NCAA is targeting him and Ole Miss.

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Putting Sidney Crosby's incredible goal-scoring pace in perspective

"The Kid" is having a historic season, even by his own standards.

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Penn State suspends two players for Rose Bowl

Four players are now suspended for the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day.

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LSU football players reportedly ate 4,000 buffalo wings

If the Tigers have a sluggish start on Saturday, you'll know why.

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Road in Deshaun Watson's hometown could be named after him

Deshaun Watson Drive could become a fixture in Gainesville, Ga.

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'We are the bad guys': Is Alabama's dominance actually good for college football?

Alabama under Nick Saban has become a scary, unstoppable force — just what college football needed.

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Eddie George shares career-changing moments with 'Dear Seniors' campaign

The former college and NFL standout is serving as the spokesman for the program, which will debut at the Russell Athletic Bowl between Miami, Fla., and West Virginia on Wednesday night.

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Lane Kiffin on Nick Saban ass-chewings, 'abnormal' Jalen Hurts and the Steve Sarkisian transition

The soon-to-be FAU coach recalls his time working for Nick Saban: It's always a process, and Steve Sarkisian probably will be better at it.

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Uber driver rips into Mack Brown — after picking up Mack Brown

An Uber driver found his proverbial foot in his mouth after he began bashing Mack Brown's coaching skills at Texas — to Mack Brown.

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Washington leads Alabama 3-0 in Battle for Bowl Week challenges

Alabama enters Saturday's College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl, as the heavy favorite over Washington. However — the Huskies are dominating the Crimson Tide in the events leading up to the big game.

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Meaningless bowls? Tell that to the first 20 winners

What did the first 20 bowls mean? Oh, we can find at least one reason why every one of those games was anything but meaningless.

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New Year's Six bowl picks: Close games predicted across the board, including CFP semifinals

This year's lineup features high-powered matchups, such as the Rose Bowl between the two hottest teams in the country (Penn State and USC) and an undefeated Western Michigan taking on Big Ten West champion Wisconsin.

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Coyotes goalie Mike Smith challenges Stars' Radek Faksa, who laughs at him

Mike Smith didn't appreciate when Radek Faksa took a late poke at the puck in front of the net.

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Post-boycott Gophers strike down Washington State in Holiday Bowl

The Gophers went to San Diego and manhandled Washington State's high-powered offense in a 17-12 win in Tuesday's Holiday Bowl.

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Cam Newton shares beautiful moment with young Auburn fan in hospital

Newton has a well-documented history of making a child's day. He was at it again this week.

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5-star RB Cam Akers commits to Florida State

Jimbo Fisher and the Seminoles have struck again in this 2017 recruiting class.

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Former Alabama QB Alec Morris receives death threat after bowl loss

Some fans take it too far — way too far in this case.

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North Texas player barfs so much he distracts the quarterback

That's gross.

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Atlanta stakes worthy claim as 'capital of college football'

A lot of college football’s big-time events are happening in Atlanta. That’s part of what Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl president and CEO Gary Stokan envisioned for the city 20 years ago.

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Kevin Sumlin addresses Speedy Noil suspension ahead of Texas Bowl

Aggies coach Kevin Sumlin said he sent Noil home over the holidays to "think about what (he) really wants to do in life."

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Alabama police searching for mother of Jacksonville State coach John Grass

Authorities have issued a Missing Senior Alert for Virginia Dugger Grass, who was last seen Sunday evening.

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The 10 most important players in PlayStation Fiesta Bowl

No. 2 Clemson (12-1) takes on No. 3 Ohio State (11-1) in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31, and it should be a tight matchup between teams that have been in the College Football Playoff before.

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Clemson's Dabo Swinney has crazy plan to study against Ohio State

Will Urban Meyer's book reveal anything?

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Petition calls for Minnesota to fire coach Tracy Claeys

A petition calling for coach Tracy Claeys to be fired cites his tweet saying he was proud of his players for their recent boycott.

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Boston College DT tackles two players to force fumble, defensive score

If you don't know who has the ball, tackle 'em both. That's what BC's Noa Merritt did to force a fumble that the Eagles recovered for a TD.

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QB Luke Falk returning to Washington State in 2017, Mike Leach says

Leach said Monday that the upcoming Holiday Bowl will not be the final college game for his star.

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Penguins coach Mike Sullivan signs 3-year extension

Sullivan replaced former coach Mike Johnston in Dec. 2015 and led the team to a 33-16-5 record and the team's fourth Stanley Cup.

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Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson bemoans Wakey Leaks distraction ahead of Military Bowl

Wake Forest football coach Dave Clawson laments that the scandal surrounding his program has taken attention away from progress it has made.

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Miami players throw mascot dance party ahead of bowl game

This gingerbread mascot can really bust a move.

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Bob Diaco fired after three seasons as UConn coach

The surprise move comes a month after the Huskies' 3-9 season ended in a loss to Tulane.

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Pitt, Pat Narduzzi inching closer to contention heading into 2017

The Panthers take on Northwestern on Wednesday in the Pinstripe Bowl, and that could be a springboard into something more next season.

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The 10 most important players in Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

No. 1 Alabama (13-0) takes on No. 4 Washington (12-1) in the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl at 3 p.m. on Dec. 31, and the Crimson Tide is a 14-point favorite.

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Michigan, Jim Harbaugh arrive in Florida — this is not a drill

Harbaugh raised eyebrows by conducting spring drills in the Sunshine State this year, but this time around it's for the Orange Bowl.

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Hawaii runs unique fake punt, and it works, in win over MTSU

Hawaii finishes its season at 7-7 thanks, in part, to some creative play-calling in a 52-35 win over Middle Tennessee.

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Steve Downie takes aim at Coyotes, Don Cherry in Twitter tirade

The former NHL agitator has been on a roll on social media the last 48 hours or so.

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Coyotes lifer Shane Doan scores 400th goal in 1,500th game

The Arizona captain reached a pair of milestones Friday night.

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Coyotes lifer Shane Doan scores 400th goal in 1,500th game

The Arizona captain reached a pair of milestones Friday night.

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Lane Kiffin hires Kendal Briles as FAU offensive coordinator

The NCAA infractions committee just wrapped up a case involving Briles earlier this week.

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5-star DE Joshua Kaindoh commits to Florida State

Kaindoh is the second five-star recruit to commit to Florida State in the class.

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Auburn linebacker hikes bowling ball to make spare

The Tigers perfect their Sugar bowling skills.

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Oklahoma RB Joe Mixon apologizes for punching woman in 2014

The Sooners running back says "it's never OK to hit a woman."

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Nick Saban and Urban Meyer are at war over Florida

Two top recruiting classes, one state full of blue-chip talent. As Florida goes, so goes the nation's top recruiting class.

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Idaho QB Matt Linehan blasts 'tone-deaf' president over move to FCS, then apologizes

The redshirt junior vented his frustration after his team's smashing victory over a Mountain West program.

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Idaho receiver makes best one-handed catch of bowl season

Jordan Frysinger is likely playing in his final competitive football game. The Idaho receiver went out on top.

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Panthers' Jaromir Jagr passes Mark Messier for second on NHL scoring list

The future Hall of Famer trails only Wayne Gretzky and his "unbreakable" record in NHL scoring lore.

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Shane Beamer fined by Georgia for involvement in Wake Forest scandal

Frank Beamer's son and former assistant coach was docked $25,000 for his involvement in "WakeyLeaks" while he was at Virginia Tech.

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Michigan wideout arraigned on sexual assault charges

Sophomore Grant Perry was arraigned Wednesday in relation to four counts stemming from an alleged sexual assault.

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Kenneth Starr: 'I personally have doubts that there were gang rapes' at Baylor

Starr and football coach Art Briles were fired this summer after an outside investigation described “institutional failures at every level."

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Barry Switzer made up meeting with Donald Trump just to mess with the media

"I went back to my hotel and laughed my ass off."

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Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (lower body) out 3-4 weeks

Backup Andrei Vasilevskiy, 22, will take over as the No. 1, a spot the Lightning see him in after signing him to a three-year extension.

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BYU won Poinsettia Bowl thanks to bizarre, incredibly lucky touchdown

Just how they drew it up.

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​Georgia Tech lineman to skip senior season with eye on NASCAR role

Georgia Tech lineman Eason Fromayan is planning to forgo his final season of eligibility to fulfill his dream of working on a NASCAR crew.

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Nick Saban blames diminished bowl games for players sitting out

Saban says overemphasis on the College Football Playoff has created a perception problem for the rest of the games.

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Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops 'hated' watching Joe Mixon video

Stoops called the video "horrible," saying he "hated it as much as anyone did."

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Does Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh have a Harambe photo in his office?

Does Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh have a special attachment America's favorite (now deceased) gorilla?

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Baylor assistants face no further punishment for NCAA violations

The violations — unrelated to the sexual assault scandal — involved Kendal Briles and Tate Wallis, who had already been punished by Baylor.

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'An Iron Bowl Christmas' video has a fun plot twist at the end

The Alabama-Auburn football rivalry is a 365-days-a-year thing — including Dec. 25.

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Miami's Mark Richt: 'It's sad' to see McCaffrey, Fournette skip bowl games

The Miami football coach doesn't like his players leaving early.

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James Madison suspends players ahead of FCS championship

The seven football players, including wide receiver Terrence Alls and linebacker Brandon Herefords, were suspended indefinitely.

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Big-game Buckeyes won’t back down off playoff stage

At Ohio State, big games come around all the time. The Buckeyes are 15-3 against Top 25 teams under Urban Meyer since 2012, and Clemson handed them one of those losses in the 2014 Orange Bowl.

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Panthers' Jaromir Jagr, Roberto Luongo reach lofty milestones

The Panthers' forward and future Hall of Famer is tied with Mark Messier for second on the all-time points list.

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Western Kentucky uses trickery to upend Memphis in Boca Raton Bowl

A fake kneel down turned into a 53-yard gain, and an offensive tackle caught a touchdown pass in the 51-31 win over Memphis.

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Texas A&M WR Speedy Noil suspended after arrest on marijuana charges

This is Noil's third suspension in two seasons.

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Wisconsin's Paul Chryst says 'no way' he'll leave for Rams

An MMQB report last week caused quite a stir in Madison when it mentioned the Badgers coach as a possible candidate for the Rams.

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Rutgers' dysfunctional athletic department: NCAA violations, Kyle Flood, suspensions, arrests

Sporting News looked at the last three, tumultuous years in the Rutgers athletic department — firings, questionable hirings and all.

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Forget Heisman, Deshaun Watson says he's 'the best player in the country'

Louisville QB Lamar Jackson may have taken home the Heisman Trophy, but Watson still feels like he's on top.

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Start of Hurricanes-Red Wings delayed due to ice issues

The cooling system is on the fritz at PNC Arena.

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Florida State extends coach Jimbo Fisher through 2024

Tack on a couple extra seasons to Jimbo Fisher's tenure at Florida State.

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Adorable kid wins crowd at Red Wings game

Prepare to smile. A young hockey fan won the hearts of the crowd at Joe Louis Arena during Saturday night's NHL hockey game with Anaheim.

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Jerry Kill coming out of retirement to run Rutgers offense, report says

Rutgers had an abysmal 2-10 season with an offense ranked last in the FBS in total offense.

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Ranking the new coach hires for 2017: Herman, Taggart top list

A total of 17 coaches were replaced during and after the 2016 season, and it’s time to grade the replacements.

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Florida Panthers owner Vincent Viola nominated for Trump cabinet post

Viola, a 1977 West Point graduate, has been tabbed as Secretary of the Army by the president-elect.

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The pros and cons of Christian McCaffrey, Leonard Fournette skipping their bowl games

Is McCaffrey and Fournette's decisions not to play with his teammates selfish? Or is it simply the smart move given his bright NFL future?

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Stanford's Christian McCaffrey will skip Sun Bowl, focus on NFL Draft

The Stanford all-purpose threat joins Leonard Fournette in what is quickly becoming a trend for elite draft prospects.

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Youngstown State wins FCS playoffs semifinal on last-minute behind-the-back catch

There isn't a better way to end a football game than with a last-second go-ahead touchdown. Eastern Washington found out the hard way.

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SDSU's Donnel Pumphrey breaks Ron Dayne's NCAA rushing record

Donnel Pumphrey passed Wisconsin's Ron Dayne for most career rushing yards in NCAA history. But there's a catch.

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ACC fines Louisville, Virginia Tech $25,000 for accepting Wake Forest game plans

Fallout from the Wake Forest game-plan scandal appears to be coming to an end.

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Joe Mixon video makes it clear: Bob Stoops, Oklahoma put wins over integrity

Oklahoma has shown that talent trumps common sense and decency.

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Excessive celebration at Celebration Bowl ironically costs N.C. Central

N.C. Central needed an extra point to tie the game at 10, but an excessive celebration penalty backed up the extra point and it was blocked.

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WR Chance Allen suspended by Houston, will miss Las Vegas Bowl

Chance Allen, who leads Houston in touchdown catches and is second in receiving yards, will miss the Las Vegas Bowl after being suspended.

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Minnesota's Holiday Bowl standoff was for all the wrong reasons

The Golden Gophers will play in the Holiday Bowl, but some of the damage cannot be undone.

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Minnesota team ends boycott, will play in Holiday Bowl

Minnesota players decided to end their boycott, which means they will still play against Washington State in the Holiday Bowl.

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North Dakota State just ended a run that would be tough for CFP schools to match

Let's see one of the big boys go 22-0 in win-or-go-home games over the course of six seasons.

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Minnesota on verge of canceling trip to Holiday Bowl, report says

The University of Minnesota has not backed down against the players' threatened boycott. The game could be canceled.

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North Dakota State finally dethroned in FCS playoffs; Bison fall to James Madison

NDSU, one of the most dominant programs in the history of college football, will end its streak of championships.

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Northern Illinois faces difficulty in replacing Minnesota in Holiday Bowl, report says

Washington State is wondering who its opponent will be — if anyone even steps up.

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Stanford lands 5-star OT Walker Little, who spurns home-state Longhorns

Little is the fourth-ranked offensive tackle in the country and the No. 18 player overall.

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Steve Sarkisian to replace Lane Kiffin as Alabama's offensive coordinator

USC fired Sarkisian last season after it was made clear he had an issue with alcohol use.

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Five-star OT Isaiah Wilson commits to Georgia, Kirby Smart

Wilson is the latest high-profile recruit lured to Athens by Smart.

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Video of Oklahoma's Joe Mixon punching woman released

Mixon's attorney released the video after the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled the video should be made public.

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Marshawn Lynch wants Donnel Pumphrey to break NCAA rushing record: 'Go get that s—'

Donnel Pumphrey is getting plenty of support in his attempt to break the career NCAA rushing record, including from Marshawn Lynch.

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Leonard Fournette’s career at LSU a success, even if that’s hard to define

If there’s a lesson from Leonard Fournette’s career, then it’s the same one as always. Most of the time, the No. 1 recruit doesn’t guarantee everything.

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LSU's Leonard Fournette won't play in Citrus Bowl vs. Louisville

Instead of going to the Citrus Bowl with his LSU teammates, Fournette will focus on the upcoming NFL draft.

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Wake Forest leaks discovered by accident before Louisville game

Wake Forest's equipment manager stumbled upon the evidence leading to the firing of broadcaster and former assistant Tommy Elrod.

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​Five-star QB Tua Tagovailoa confirms commitment to Alabama

The Hawaii native confirmed his commitment to Alabama after a late push from other schools.

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College football bowl rankings: Which games should you watch?

Not all bowl games are created equal.

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Trevor Lawrence, No. 1 recruit in 2018 class, commits to Clemson, Dabo Swinney

Clemson just nabbed the most coveted player of the 2018 recruiting class.

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Northern Illinois could replace Minnesota in Holiday Bowl if boycott happens, report says

Would NIU accept the invitation if given the opportunity?

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Big win for Jim Harbaugh: Top-ranked receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones commits to Michigan

Michigan just got a leg up on the recruiting trail with a big-time commit.

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Minnesota players threaten boycott of Holiday Bowl to protest suspended players

The Holiday Bowl is potentially in jeopardy if Gophers players don't get their way.

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Notre Dame WR Torii Hunter Jr. leaving football to pursue MLB career

Hunter, the son of the longtime MLB star, was drafted by the Angels in the 23rd round this year and signed with the club in June.

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Heisman winner Lamar Jackson leads the way on 2016 Consensus All-America Team

The NCAA released its Consensus All-America Team on Thursday, and there were 14 unanimous choices on the list.

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Nick Chubb, Sony Michel returning to Georgia for senior seasons

Georgia's star running back duo will not forgo their final years of NCAA eligibility to enter the 2017 NFL Draft.

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Wake Forest scandal is a major issue, but don't forget failure by some to report it

Choosing not to report the conduct of a rogue Wake Forest broadcaster was about as dangerous as engaging in it.

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Virginia Tech, Frank Beamer deny involvement in Wake Forest scandal

Virginia Tech is distancing itself from the scandal surrounding ACC rival Wake Forest.

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Baylor joins race for Notre Dame transfer QB Malik Zaire, report says

Yes, the Baylor situation is still a bit messy. But for Zaire, it may be the best landing spot.

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College football bowl picks 2016-17: Predictions for all 41 bowl games

Get the 2016-17 college football bowl schedule, picks, predictions and a reason to watch all 41 bowl games + the national championship game.

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Wake Forest contacted Army as part of investigation into leaked game plans

Any involvement by Army in the scandal would tarnish what has been an otherwise successful season for the Black Knights.

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After Wake Forest leaks, it's time to take a deeper look into Louisville athletics

Louisville's been caught up in two big scandals this season, and athletic director Tom Jurich should be shouldering some of the blame.

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Fired Baylor assistant AD sues investigating law firm for defamation

In a lawsuit filed in McLennan County, a former assistant AD accused Philadelphia law firm Pepper Hamilton of negligence and defamation.

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LSU hires Pitt’s Matt Canada as offensive coordinator

Canada, 44, is expected to sign a three-year deal with the program worth more than $1 million per year.

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Alan Thicke dies at 69 while playing hockey; hockey world mourns loss of avid fan

Alan Thicke died Tuesday after suffering a heart attack while playing hockey with his 19-year-old son. He was 69 years old.

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Minnesota suspends 10 players ahead of bowl game

When the Golden Gophers play Washington State in the Holiday Bowl, they will be short-handed, especially on defense.

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Jim Harbaugh claims he's not leaving Michigan for Rams, blames 'enemies' for 'lies'

The Michigan coach tried to pin it on unnamed "enemies" (looking at Columbus, East Lansing and the like).

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Wake Forest says radio analyst was a mole for other teams

Tommy Elrod is a former Wake Forest player and assistant coach who was working on the broadcast team for Demon Deacons football games.

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College football bowl schedule 2016-17: When, where to watch every game, including playoffs

A complete schedule for the 2016-17 college football bowl games and playoffs.

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Ohio State to kick off 2017 season on a Thursday at Indiana

The Buckeyes and Hoosiers will meet Aug. 31, the sixth time they've met in the opener but the first time since 1954.

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Wisconsin-Oshkosh's Brett Kasper keeps up good work heading into D-III title game

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Handing out final grades for every Big 12 coach

Oklahoma's Bob Stoops once again rises above the rest in the Big 12.

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Florida State QB Malik Henry to transfer

The former four-star recruit announced his intention to transfer out of Tallahassee late Monday.

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Former Mississippi State football player Quay Evans charged with murder

Quay Evans, who played at MSU in 2012 and '13, is charged in a weekend shooting that left one dead and another critically wounded.

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Twitter reacts to Lane Kiffin going to FAU

Here is how Twitter is reacting to the latest Lane Kiffin news.

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Lane Kiffin accepts head coaching job at Florida Atlantic, reports say

Kiffin will take over an Owls team that has gone 3-9 in each of the last three seasons.

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Lane Kiffin earned chance to prove he's more than a good coordinator

The overall sentiment that this won’t work because Kiffin is a better coordinator than head coach. That’s doesn’t mean he can’t be a good head coach this time.

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Sooners WR Dede Westbrook has domestic violence arrest record, report says

Westbrook was twice arrested on complaints of domestic violence against the mother of his children.

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Decisions looming for three top 60 recruits this week

Many blue chip recruits are set to commit this week. Where will they go?

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2016 bowl game gifts, from shopping sprees to ugly sweaters

This season there are 25 gift suites, 14 Fossil watches and one ugly sweater.

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Two Louisville players shot at party celebrating Lamar Jackson's Heisman, per report

The players suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

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South Florida hires Charlie Strong as new football coach

Strong has a new place to call home.

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Lamar Jackson wins 2016 Heisman Trophy

The sophomore from Boynton Beach, Fla., passed for 3,390 yards, rushed for 1,538 and accounted for 51 total touchdowns.

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Former Baylor QB Jarrett Stidham chooses Auburn

Stidham transferred out of Baylor after his freshman season.

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Verne Lundquist gets emotional in his farewell to college football

Verne Lundquist is a broadcast legend, and his final college football call was one to remember.

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President-elect Trump has some fun at the Army-Navy game

President-elect Donald Trump says legendary announcer Verne Lundquist would make a fine ambassador to Sweden.

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'Catholics vs. Convicts': 11 things to remember about legendary Notre Dame-Miami game

The ESPN "30 for 30" documentary “Catholics vs. Convicts,” which will air Saturday night, will revisit the classic Oct. 15, 1988, showdown between No. 1 Miami and No. 4 Notre Dame.

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​Cincinnati makes it official: Luke Fickell is Bearcats' new coach

Luke Fickell has been named head coach at Cincinnati, Director of Athletics Mike Bohn formally announced.

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Lamar Jackson poised to join these least-deserving Heisman winners of all time

The Louisville quarterback would join a group of controversial Heisman winners.

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Don't count on NHL players at 2018 Olympics just yet

High costs and scheduling issues have the league reconsidering participation in the Winter Games in PyeongChang.

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Lane Kiffin reportedly being pursued for FAU head coaching position

Kiffin has been itching to get back into the head coaching game. Would he take a serious look at FAU?

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Barry Switzer knows how to get college football's 'true champion' — an eight-team playoff

The legendary Sooners wasn't shy about sharing his feelings on how the playoff should be structured.

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Is Erin Andrews engaged to Jarret Stoll? It sure appears that way

Is Erin Andrews engaged? She teased a possible engagement former Kings star Jarret Stoll on social media.

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Christian McCaffrey's Heisman snub is a Cardinal sin

Christian McCaffrey was very close to winning a Heisman Trophy last season. The fact that he's not even invited back to New York as a Heisman finalist for 2016 is criminal.

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Who is Major Applewhite? Get to know Houston's new football coach

Get to know Houston's new football coach, Major Applewhite

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Art Briles sues Baylor regents, VP for libel, conspiracy

Art Briles' fallout from a sexual assault scandal took another turn as the former coach is now suing three regents and a vice president.

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What's Army-Navy game like for players? 'So loud it's silent'

Army linebacker Andrew King describes the Army-Navy game in a way only he can.

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Houston announces Major Applewhite as head coach

Applewhite served as the Cougars' offensive coordinator the last two seasons under Tom Herman,

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Heisman denied: 12 best college football players who never won it

The Heisman Trophy is awarded to college football's most outstanding player — except in these cases.

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Cincinnati nearing contract agreement with Ohio State DC Luke Fickell, per report

Fickell has been at Ohio State since 2002.

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Charlie Strong close to becoming next coach at South Florida, report says

Strong was fired by Texas on Nov. 26 after compiling a 16-21 record in three seasons with the Longhorns. He's no stranger to the state of Florida.

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College Football Awards Show live blog: Who takes home the hardware?

Check out college football's award winners as they are announced.

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Kordell Stewart says Rashaan Salaam was like his 'little brother', deserves a statue

Kordell Stewart and Rashaan Salaam were magic on the college football field together, and it appears that on-field chemistry stretched far beyond the field.

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The internet reacts to latest Lane Kiffin news

Lane Kiffin may want to stay away from social media this week.

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Jabrill Peppers bought Don Brown’s plan, and results speak for themselves

The Wolverines maximized Peppers’ talents, and that’s part of the reason he’s in the Heisman discussion. That means a bit more than strictly numbers.

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2016 Big Ten football: Final grades for Big Ten coaches

Everything appears to be just swell in Big Ten country.

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Houston set to hire Lane Kiffin as football coach, report says

Houston will hire Alabama offensive coodinator Lane Kiffin as its next football coach, according to a report from USA Today.

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NHL's Vegas Golden Knights trademark request denied

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office took issue with the “likelihood of confusion” with the NCAA’s College of St. Rose Golden Knights.

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Alex Galchenyuk, Canadiens' leading scorer, out 6-8 weeks with knee injury

Galchenyuk leads the Habs in points (23) and goals (nine). To make matters worse, David Desharnais, who centered Montreal's top line in Galchenyuk's stead, also will miss six to eight weeks.

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Michigan's Jim Harbaugh campaigns for FSU spear plant at Orange Bowl

Harbaugh wants to see for himself one of college football's coolest traditions.

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David Cornwell becomes third QB to transfer from Alabama this season

Cornwell was the No. 4 overall pro-style quarterback in the Class of 2014.

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AAC is proven coaching hotbed, but it’s time for conference to aim higher

There is no doubt the American Athletic Conference can produce good coaches -- four took Power 5 jobs in the past two years. So the question is whether they can maintain success as a whole with the replacements.

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What should Lane Kiffin do? Breaking down his coaching options

The future of the most-polarizing assistant coach in college football remains very much up in the air as Alabama heads into the College Football Playoff.

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Coaching search roundup: Cincinnati, Houston, USF top openings

A few names are popping up on multiple schools' candidate lists.

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Sporting News 2016 college football All-Americans

Sporting News' All-America team came together after some very tough decisions.

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Penn State's James Franklin is Sporting News Coach of the Year

Franklin's Nittany Lions squad finished 11-2 and won the Big Ten championship.

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Louisville QB Lamar Jackson is Sporting News Player of the Year

Jackson threw for 3,390 yards with 30 touchdowns. He added 21 more touchdowns on the ground.

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Lane Kiffin, Charlie Strong among potential USF candidates to replace Willie Taggart

The opening in talent-rich Florida — albeit in a Group of 5 conference — also could draw the interest of former Bucs coach Greg Schiano.

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Stanford's Christian McCaffrey to declare for NFL Draft, report says

A multipurpose back, he has 3,922 career rushing yards, 1,206 receiving yards, 1,859 return yards and 33 TDs.

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Willie Taggart reportedy to be named Oregon coach

South Florida's Taggart is tabbed to be Mark Helfrich's replacement at Oregon.

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WATCH: Canucks' Philip Larsen motionless after hit by Devils' Taylor Hall, stretchered off ice

The defenseman appeared to be knocked unconscious by Hall's check.

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Court orders release of video of Joe Mixon punching woman

The public will finally get to see video of the Oklahoma running back punching Amelia Molitor and the events leading up to the incident.

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President-elect Donald Trump to attend Army-Navy game

In keeping with a longstanding tradition, the president-elect plans to attend the 117th running of the rivalry game Saturday.

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Five-star OL Trey Smith commits to Tennessee

Trey Smith, the top player on ESPN's 300 in the 2017 recruiting class, announced Tuesday he has committed to Tennessee.

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Rashaan Salaam, 1994 Heisman Trophy winner, dead at 42

Salaam ran for 2,055 yards and 24 touchdowns in 1994 to win the Heisman. The Bears selected him in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft.

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Louisville recruiting Twitter casts Heisman fan vote ... but not for Lamar Jackson

Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson is the heavy favorite to win the Heisman Trophy on Dec. 10, but someone on the Cardinals staff apparently doesn't think he deserves to win.

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Jonathan Allen’s ‘business decision’ to stay at Alabama pays off

Allen was tempted to go to the NFL last season, but changed his mind. Now he's a projected first-rounder and could help Alabama to a 15-0 season.

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Baylor will reportedly hire Temple's Matt Rhule as head coach

Matt Rhule has spent the last four seasons as Temple's head coach, compiling a 28-23 overall record.

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Ex-Alabama QB Blake Barnett commits to Arizona State

By leaving Alabama in late September, Barnett will be eligible to play for Arizona State as soon as late September 2017.

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Tebow meets his biggest fan, an 89-year-old grandma

This grandmother really loves herself some Tim Tebow.

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Deshaun Watson, Lamar Jackson headline 2016 Heisman Trophy finalists

Joining Watson and Jackson in New York on Saturday will be Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield and WR Dede Westbrook and Michigan LB Jabrill Peppers.

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Red-hot candidate P.J. Fleck's perfect job (for now) is waiting for him at Cincinnati

If P.J. Fleck is looking for the Perfect Job, he will be dialing his recruiting calls from the 513 area code.

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Army hype video for Navy game employs Eisenhower's D-Day message

The Cadets and Midshipmen are bowl-bound, but their biggest game of the year comes Saturday against each other.

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College Football Playoff: How a six-, eight-, 12- and 16-team playoff would look this season

Here's what the the College Football Playoff would look like this season if it was expanded from four teams.

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New Year’s Six bowls: Dates, times, TV, reasons to watch

We've got everything you need to know to tune in to this year's New Year's Six bowls.

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Penn State left out this time, but very much in new conversation with Ohio State, Michigan

If this year is any indication, Penn State, Michigan and Ohio State will be battling for playoff positioning again.

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Washington coach Chris Petersen on facing Alabama: 'Be careful what you wish for'

Petersen is well aware of just how dominant Alabama has been this season.

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Biggest College Football Playoff lesson? Don't lose two games

Penn State has had a fantastic season — but two losses was just too many for the committee.

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College Football Playoff rankings: Who made the cut?

Championship Week is over. So who made the College Football Playoff?

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Lane Kiffin wants to stay with Alabama through playoff

The outspoken OC says he's happy to stay at Alabama through the playoff — and perhaps even longer.

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Tommy Tuberville to step down at Cincinnati, per report

Tuberville's team finished 4-8 this season.

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2016-17 bowl schedule: Track all the accepted bowl bids here

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AP Top 25 Week 15 rankings: Will it mirror College Football Playoff?

Alabama is an obvious top choice; but where do the other teams fall?

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Penn State's new Lions create Paterno-free legacy with 2016 Big Ten championship

The players who came back from a two-touchdown deficit Saturday night against Wisconsin at Lucas Oil Stadium to win, 38-31 — they were removed from any of JoePa's legacy. This is their victory.

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For Penn State, this Big Ten conference title carries so much weight

Forget about three-loss USC. Penn State is the hottest team in the FBS, and they have this conference championship to prove it.

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Alabama LB Shaun Dion Hamilton 'probably' out for remainder of season

Hamilton is likely out for the rest of the season with a knee injury sustained Saturday against Florida.

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No. 7 Penn State 38, No. 6 Wisconsin 31: Five things we learned

Penn State pulled out a stunner to beat Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship game. Here's what we learned:

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Should one-loss teams be worried about Penn State cracking the playoff?

There’s no question Penn State is the “hot team.” Forget about three-loss USC. This is the team worth talking about.

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CBS' Verne Lundquist fights back tears during last SEC broadcast

The legendary broadcaster fought back tears during his final SEC on CBS broadcast on Saturday.

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Turning the Tide: The four-step formula to beat Alabama

So, you want Bama — better figure out a way to beat them. Our best guess:

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Belk Bowl jokes that Alabama will not be invited to their bowl game

The Belk Bowl has jokes.

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Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield returning for senior season

Big 12 defenses have to deal with one final season of Mayfield.

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Oregon interviews two coaches not named Tom Herman, per report

Oregon met with two coaches on Friday to discuss its vacant head-coaching job. They may not be candidates Ducks fans hoped for.

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Oklahoma's grim College Football Playoff reality: Owning the Big 12 isn't enough

Bob Stoops knows how to win a Big 12 title, but national championships have been much more elusive.

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Alabama makes up for early Florida touchdown with two non-offensive scores

Alabama gave up its first touchdown since Oct. 22, but made up for it with its first non-offensive touchdowns since the same date.

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Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield makes final Heisman push in win over Oklahoma State

The redshirt junior showed his Heisman potential with a huge surge in the second half over Oklahoma State.

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Reggie Bush to honor Joe McKnight on Sunday with custom cleats

McKnight was described as USC's "next Reggie Bush." The original will honor the former Trojan.

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Cotton Bowl chaos avoided as Temple beats Navy for American title

While Temple fans are celebrating a championship and their 10th win of the season, the CFP committee is breathing a sigh of relief.

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Oklahoma WR Dede Westbrook injured on brutal hit vs. Oklahoma State

Dede Westbrook was slammed into by Oklahoma State safety Jordan Sterns, knocking him out of the game for the rest of the half.

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Art Briles really wanted to coach Houston, Cougars said no

For obvious reasons — Briles was fired from Baylor for his involvement and cover up of several sexual assault cases involving football players — Houston athletic director Hunter Yurachek released a statement saying they had no plans to interview Briles despite the former Baylor coach's interest.

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Another Houston booster rips 'Judas' Tom Herman

Darryl Schroeder took his criticism of Tom Herman to a whole new level in a now-deleted Facebook post from Thursday.

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Former Wisconsin player Cecil Martin talks Big Ten championship, volunteer work

The Wisconsin alum gave his take on the Big Ten championship — and the good work he's doing since after playing days.

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Washington ends one College Football Playoff argument in crushing Colorado

One thing is certain after the Pac-12 championship game: Washington earned its berth in the College Football Playoff.

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No. 4 Washington 41, No. 8 Colorado 10: Five things we learned

With Washington's win, the Huskies should be a playoff team. Here's what else we learned:

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P.J. Fleck deflects questions about future at Western Michigan after winning MAC

Fleck has coached his team to a 13-0 record and a MAC championship. Where to next for him?

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Long live the chest pass: Another $100,000 winner adopts ugly throw

It's now the optimal strategy as students discover it works.

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Colorado QB Sefo Liufau injured in Pac-12 championship against Washington

Colorado lost arguably its biggest offensive weapon in the first quarter.

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Texas won't accept bowl bid if offered, report says

Texas seems ready to put an end to the 2016 season after firing Charlie Strong and getting Tom Herman settled.

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Weekend ratings predictions: CFB conference championships, NFL and more

Ratings predictions for the weekend in sports television, including college football's conference championship weekend, Week 13 of the NFL, Tiger Woods' return and more.

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Florida bar to hand out shots every time Gators score vs. Alabama in SEC championship

Considering Alabama's talented defense, fans may end up paying for their own drinks anyway.

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A live look at the College Football Playoff picture unfolding over championship weekend

SN outlined the nine possible playoff scenarios and what needs to happen to get there. We'll whittle them down as the weekend unfolds, down to the most likely scenarios come Sunday.

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James Franklin's biggest success at Penn State: Making football the story again

Penn State is excited about football again. It can't be overstated how huge an accomplishment that is for James Franklin.

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Lane Kiffin 'absolutely' ready to be head coach again, Nick Saban says

Nick Saban has put his full support behind his Alabama offensive coordinator.

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Lane Kiffin interviewing with Houston after SEC Championship, report says

Alabama will play Florida on Saturday, but afterwards Kiffin will have a little free time to interview for Houston's head coaching job.

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Alaska Airlines passengers get free tickets to Pac-12 championship game

If you were flying from Seattle to San Jose on Alaska Airlines flight 362 on Thursday, you got something way better than peanuts and Coke.

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Four, six, eight or more? What is the perfect College Football Playoff plan?

Sporting News' staff has debated this and come up with five potential solutions.

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College football forecast: Final countdown for CFP, Heisman hopefuls

Can Washington keep its College Football Playoff spot? Will Baker Mayfield make a Heisman push? Check out what to watch for this weekend.

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FOR FRI AM: Frank Solich all about business of turning Ohio into MAC champion

Frank Solich, best known for his work at Nebraska, has turned the Bobcats into consistent winners. That consistency could be a big plus against heavy favorite Western Michigan in the MAC title game.

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Ohio State adds yet another five-star talent with linebacker Baron Browning

Browning is Ohio State's sixth five-star commit of the 2017 recruiting class.

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Kevin Wilson ouster a setback, but Indiana can endure

Indiana has been a team on the verge of success for several years. Could it survive Kevin Wilson's absence?

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Indiana reportedly fires Kevin Wilson amid concerns of player treatment

Indiana will announce it is firing head coach Kevin Wilson on Thursday evening, according to multiple reports.

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The College Football Playoff is perfect the way it is — with four teams

We’ll take a quick look at the six-team, eight-team and 16-team models along the way. We’re going to try to convince you that the four-team way is the right play for now.

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SEC Network's Matt Stinchcomb gives back, talks value of SEC championship

SEC Network analyst and former Georgia Matt Stinchcomb believes the SEC is still one of the best conferences in the country despite a "down year."

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Les Miles, Lane Kiffin candidates for Houston job, reports say

Former LSU coach Les Miles and Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin are being considered for the vacant head coaching job at Houston.

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Conference title games would mean much more if they were ticket to College Football Playoff

The conference championship games this weekend are not meaningless. But these games do not mean what they could.

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College Football Playoff scenarios: Nine ways this could unfold

Nine ways the final College Football Playoff rankings could shake out, from the reasonable to the ridiculous.

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Alabama vs. Florida: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory in SEC championship game

Saturday's SEC championship game is special, even among all the other SEC title games. Here's the rundown for Alabama-Florida IX.

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Richard Sherman: Panthers' struggles 'karma' for Cam Newton's playoff antics

The Seahawks cornerback hasn't forgotten when Newton crumpled a "12" flag following last year's divisional round meeting.

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Penn State ordered to pay additional $5 million to Mike McQueary by judge

The final pending count has been settled in the former assistant's case against Penn State, bringing the total award to nearly $12 million.

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Mizzou receiver arrested after allegedly punching woman

Sophomore Keyon Dilosa is the second Missouri player arrested this month.

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For the last time, 49ers’ Chip Kelly is not interested in Oregon job

Say it with me now, "Chip Kelly is not going back to coach at Oregon!"

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How Navy-Temple could unleash bowl-bid chaos

A Midshipmen victory could trigger paralysis in the bowl-bid process that might not be unlocked until after Dec. 10's Army-Navy game.

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Cost of unexpected success? Potentially $175K, Colorado fans

Field-rushing fans at Colorado's Folsom Field could cost the athletic department $175,000 under the Pac-12's new rule.

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College football Week 14 TV schedule: How to watch the conference championship games

There's a lot at stake in the Power 5 conference championship games this weekend.

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BYU RB coach's 3-year-old dies following accident in home

Reno Mahe's 3-year-old daughter, Elsie, died Tuesday, ending a week-long fight in the hospital after an accident at the family's home.

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Houston regents chair rips Texas for taking Tom Herman, piles on Big 12

Houston board of regents chairman Tilman Fertitta isn't mincing his words over Texas taking Tom Herman away from the Cougars.

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After missing on SMU's Chad Morris, Baylor search turns to Cal’s Sonny Dykes

Baylor officials are turning their attention toward California coach and native Texan Sonny Dykes.

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Can Deshaun Watson make a last-minute Heisman run?

He’s lived up to the preseason billing as the best player in the country from that standpoint. That’s a Heisman Trophy resume when you consider Watson has 3,626 passing yards, 444 rushing yards and 38 total TDs and 14 interceptions.

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U.S. Army takes issue with NHL's Golden Knights nickname

It appears the hockey team has something in common with the U.S. Army Parachute Team, which has called itself the Golden Knights since 1960.

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Oregon fires Mark Helfrich following 4-8 season

The four-win season was the first losing season for the Ducks since going 5-6 in 2004. The four wins are the fewest in a season since 1991.

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P.J. Fleck fits as Oregon's next coach; Ducks should just do it

P.J. Fleck has proved he can coach by building Western Michigan's program from the ground up. He'll have tons more resources to produce a rapid turnaround in Eugene

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Mark Helfrich fired as Oregon coach: Nine potential replacement candidates

Helfrich's replacement will be tasked with reversing the decline in the Ducks program over the past two seasons.

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College Football Playoff rankings: Committee saying Michigan still has a chance

Michigan falls two spots to fifth, which means the committee still considers the Wolverines playoff-worthy. A lot has to happen for them to jump back in, but the leap isn't impossible.

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Notre Dame QB Malik Zaire expected to transfer, reports say

Malik Zaire, who once had a bright future at Notre Dame, reportedly will be granted his release so he can pursue graduate transfer options.

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College Football Playoff rankings: Washington replaces Michigan in top 4; Wolverines fall to 5

The penultimate College Football Playoff rankings were released Tuesday and the Huskies are the new No. 4 school.

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Sorting through the Heisman candidates before championship week

Heisman voting has officially been opened for voters to cast their votes on a season that lacked a true “Heisman race”.

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Baylor plans to accept bowl bid despite scandal, coaching change, losing streak

After being ranked No. 8 in the Associated Press poll, the Bears have lost five consecutive games, losing by an average of 20.4 points.

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Ohio State staffer mocks Michigan's discarded 'division champions' gear

The unused shirts and hats hopefully will find a better home, since they won't be needed in Ann Arbor.

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Handing out final grades for every Pac-12 coach

This year is proof that college football is cyclical and nothing lasts forever.

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The CFP dilemma: How much weight does Big Ten championship have?

Two teams would essentially obliterate the conference championships and that would create widespread outrage the conference commissioners would have to answer to. Is that really what the “best four teams” model should be about?

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Outlining playoff contenders' paths to a semifinal

What teams need to happen to punch their ticket to the College Football Playoff.

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Notre Dame's Jerry Tillery apologizes for cheap shots against USC

He appeared to purposely nudge one injured Trojan's head and later intentionally stepped on another's foot as they lay on the ground.

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Bill Snyder criticizes college athletic programs for 'dollars and cents' mentality

The Kansas State coach is concerned that recent spending trends by big-ticket athletic programs sends the wrong message.

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P.J. Fleck insists undefeated Western Michigan ‘not focused’ on polls

The College Football Playoff committee has kept Western Michigan at No. 21 in its poll for three straight weeks.

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Big Ten fines, reprimands Jim Harbaugh for postgame rant

Harbaugh spent several minutes ranting about the officiating after Michigan's loss to Ohio State. The Big Ten is making him pay for it.

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Former Baylor AD Ian McCaw hired by Liberty University

Only six months after resigning in the wake of a sexual assault scandal at Baylor, AD Ian McCaw has been hired to fill that role at Liberty

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Penn State RB Saquon Barkley 'feeling fine' to play vs. Wisconsin

The No. 7 Nittany Lions are "anticipating and expecting" their 1,000-yard rusher for the Big Ten Championship against No. 6 Wisconsin.

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BYU QB Taysom Hill suffers fourth season-ending injury in five years

It's the third time in Hill's career his season has ended after an injury against Utah State.

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Michigan fan blog says J.T. Barrett got first down — and it can prove it

Did J.T. Barrett really get that key first down in Ohio State's win over Michigan? A Michigan fan blog studied the play and proves he did.

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Fired, resigned, retired: Looking at the FBS coaching changes in 2016

So far, a total of six schools will have a new coach in 2017. That includes a pair of blue-blood programs that have already hired a new coach, and a few more that are still looking.

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Ohio State players, athletes react to campus shooting

The Associated Press reports that seven have been transported to the university hospital.

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Claims Clemson used racial slurs ‘absolutely false,’ Dabo Swinney says

"Absolutely I asked my guys about that and to a man absolutely false.”

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Week 14 bowl projections: Can Ohio State, Big Ten champion both fit?

A look at Sporting News’ bowl projections for the 2016-17 season heading into Week 13. A total of 41 bowls are on the schedule, and 80 FBS teams will play in bowl games.

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Panthers fire coach Gerard Gallant after slow start, reports say

A Jack Adams finalist in 2015-16, Gerard Gallant becomes a casualty of unprecedented expectations in Florida.

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AP Top 25 Week 14 rankings: So long Michigan, Louisville

Three top-15 teams lost in Rivalry Week, including one in the top five.

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Michigan vs. Ohio State easily highest-rated college football game of season

ESPN's huge investment in college football is paying off.

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How the College Football Playoff can make sense of Big Ten chaos

What in the world is the College Football Playoff committee going to do with the Big Ten?

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Indiana QB Zander Diamont to quit football after season: 'I need my brain'

The Hoosiers backup quarterback claimed he suffered "a lot" of concussions throughout his playing career.

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College Football Playoff Picture: Eight questions with one week to go

It never gets easier for the committee. Here's what it will have to ponder this week.

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Brian Kelly looking to coach outside of Notre Dame, per report

Kelly has reportedly been interested in finding alternate positions for some time.

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Remember Ohio State’s win for what it is — a great chapter in The Game

OSU's win against Michigan was a fantastic installment of The Game, but it won't be remembered as such in the short-term.

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Notre Dame's Jerry Tillery should be embarrassed by dirty display

Just when you thought Notre Dame's season had finally hit bottom, defensive lineman Jerry Tillery helped the Fighting Irish reach a new low.

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With Alabama, defense really could win championships

Alabama's defense continues to flex its muscle against tough opponents.

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Jim Harbaugh can blame refs but Wolverines missed chance against Buckeyes, again

A few more of these, and this will start to resemble the back half of the Lloyd Carr era against Jim Tressel. The Wolverines had teams good enough to win — but with the exception of 2003 — Tressel’s teams always made or two more plays.

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P.J. Fleck hasn't spoken to Purdue or others, Western Michigan AD says

P.J. Fleck isn't going to Purdue, and he's isn't going anywhere else for that matter.

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Michigan's Jabrill Peppers grabs, shoves Ohio State fan after loss

Michigan star Jabrill Peppers had to be restrained after grabbing and shoving a fan on the field after the Wolverines loss to Ohio State.

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Houston QB Kyle Allen could follow Tom Herman to Texas, per reports

Allen was recruited out of high school by Herman at Ohio State before following him to Houston.

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No. 2 Ohio State 30, No. 3 Michigan 27: Five things we learned

Ohio State's win over Michigan was one for the ages. What we learned:

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Jim Harbaugh is livid with the officiating in the Michigan-Ohio State game

Harbaugh went off on a pass interference that was called on Michigan defensive back Delano Hill on Ohio State’s final drive in regulation and a no-call on a third-down pass to Grant Perry in double overtime.

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Did Louisville's Lamar Jackson fumble away the Heisman Trophy?

The Heisman Trophy has been Jackson's to lose all season. He may have done that on Saturday.

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Ohio State kicker misses game-tying field goal from 20 yards

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Jim Harbaugh flips out after penalty, breaks headset

Safe to say Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh wasn't pleased with an offsides penalty against his Wolverines late in the third quarter.

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Ed Orgeron is not the coach LSU fans wanted, but he could be the one they need

Ed Orgeron is an SEC lifer who makes sense at LSU, even though he's not Tom Herman or Jimbo Fisher.

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Tom Herman won't need much time to thrive at Texas

Texas is the perfect fit, and this is going to work out.

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WATCH LeBron James, Cavs warmup on field before Ohio State-Michigan kickoff

The King and all his men showed up to root for OSU against its arch rival.

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Top 25 live updates: It's the biggest Michigan-Ohio State game in a decade

It's the best college football week of the regular season: Rivalry Week.

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Weekend ratings predictions: Michigan-Ohio St., Iron Bowl and more

Ratings predictions for college football rivalry weekend, including Michigan-Ohio State and the Iron Bowl, as well as Week 12 of the NFL.

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Texas fires Charlie Strong; 'I don't regret coming to Texas,' he says

Strong is still owed $10 million on what was originally a five-year contract signed in January 2014.

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Miss Arizona USA Tommy Lynn Calhoun wiped out by Arizona QB Brandon Dawkins

Tommy Lynn Calhoun was an honored guest at the Arizona-Arizona State game when she was flattened by Arizona's quarterback.

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Black Iowa player says he was target of racial slurs from Nebraska player

Iowa defensive tackle Faith Ekakitie said the incident happened in the first half but refused to identify the player responsible.

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LSU to promote Ed Orgeron to head coach, report says

LSU was choosing between interim coach Ed Orgeron and Houston head coach Tom Herman.

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Ohio State-Michigan, The Game, has it all; that's why it's unrivaled

Other college football rivalries are huge, but Buckeyes-Wolverines has the best combination of tradition, talent and drama. This year's game proves that in a big way.

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Texas reportedly to meet Tom Herman on Saturday after firing Charlie Strong

One source claims Texas has the edge over LSU to nab Herman because it's his "dream job."

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Western Michigan finally has a shot at the respect it deserves

Western Michigan has rowed the boat all season. It finally paid off on Friday.

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Five things we learned on an unpredictable Black Friday

Was Houston too distracted by Tom Herman's future to focus sufficiently on Memphis? It sure seemed that way on a day of upsets in college football.

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Charlie Strong scenarios: What Texas is facing with embattled coach

Texas could go in a number of directions with a faltering program. We look at five potential outcomes.

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Washington one step closer to ending two-Big Ten-team playoff plan

Washington's lone loss to USC is looking more and more negligible.

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Ed Orgeron LSU's 'backup plan' if Tom Herman falls through

LSU is still gunning for Tom Herman, but Coach O is a close second.

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Taiwanese Animators make hilarious video for 'The Game'

"The Game" has never looked so ... interesting?

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Charlie Strong and Texas: Here's everything we know about the Longhorns coach's future

Is Charlie Strong going to be fired after Texas' game against TCU?

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Other 'Big Game'? Positive P.J. Fleck is Western Michigan driving force vs. Toledo

It's no secret coach P.J. Fleck has had a historic season at Western Michigan — but he won't define himself by wins and losses.

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Reports of leaving Houston are 'absolutely' false, Tom Herman says

Houston coach Tom Herman said reports linking him to other schools are "absolutely" false.

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Jon Gruden in mix to replace Charlie Strong at Texas, report says

The name Jon Gruden is expected to surface if Texas doesn't hire Tom Herman, which is becoming increasingly likely.

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There's a lot of money at stake for coaches this Rivalry Week

It's not just conference bragging rights on the line this weekend. There are six-figure payouts that could be triggered.

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Plenty of big recruiting visits during Rivalry Week as Alabama, Ohio State battle for top class

Alabama and Ohio State have mammoth recruiting visits lined up Saturday.

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Two dead, four injured in shootings at Louisville youth football event

The shootings pushed the city past its homicide record as hundreds attended the annual Juice Bowl flag football event.

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Players chant for Ed Orgeron to stay amid LSU coaching search

LSU players make their case for Ed Orgeron to stay at the university as its football coach, and not Todd Herman.

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Leonard Fournette's backup rushes for school record against Texas A&M

Leonard Fournette didn't make the trip to College Station for LSU's game against Texas A&M. The Tigers were fine without him.

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Ed Orgeron has given LSU a bright future, with or without him

A Thanksgiving night win over Texas A&M should cement Ed Orgeron's place in the hearts of Tigers fans everywhere.

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Reports: LSU could announce deal with Tom Herman as early as Saturday

The Houston coach is the latest hot commodity, and LSU and Texas both are vying for his services.

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Alabama to erect statues for Heisman winners Mark Ingram, Derrick Henry

Alabama is taking a page out of Auburn's book, but few Tide fans will mind.

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The Game: Ranking every top-five showdown between Ohio State and Michigan

No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan are set for The Game this weekend, and it marks the 11th top-five showdown between the Buckeyes and Wolverines. We just had to rank those 10 games.

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College football player charged with killing cheerleader ex-girlfriend

According to police, Emma Jane Walker’s body was found Monday morning and she appeared to have been shot from outside her house while she slept.

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Texas A&M QB Trevor Knight returning for LSU finale, report says

Aggies coach Kevin Sumlin originally said Trevor Knight was out for the season, but the QB reportedly plans to suit up against LSU on Thursday.

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SEC Week 13 TV schedule: How to watch the conference games

The SEC has its fair share of big games in Rivalry Week.

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Auburn at Alabama: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory

The Iron Bowl only determines the state champion this year. As if anything was more important.

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Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews exits early with injury vs. Sharks

The Blackhawks' captain suffered what coach Joel Quenneville said was an upper-body injury Wednesday.

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NHL releases list of players exempt from Golden Knights' expansion draft, per report

A Sportsnet report Wednesday provided a first look at the list of 66 players who figure to be off-limits to the Vegas Golden Knights in June.

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Rob Gronkowski reportedly part of NHL's Vegas Golden Knights ownership group

Add NHL franchise to the Patriots tight end's growing list of off-field business interests.

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LSU’s Leonard Fournette skips trip to Texas A&M, report says

Fournette has 843 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in the seven games he's played, averaging 6.5 yards a carry.

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College football Week 13 TV schedule: How to watch the Rivalry Week games

It's finally here: Rivalry Week. All season, we've been waiting for these Top 25 showdowns, and they won't disappoint.

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Butch Jones, Tennessee players visit victims of deadly bus crash

Jones said it was 'one of the most rewarding' things he's ever done.

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Michigan QB Wilton Speight practiced Tuesday, Jim Harbaugh confirms

The No. 3 Wolverines' top QB was hurt Nov. 12 and didn't play last week, but Harbaugh wouldn't say who would start at No. 2 Ohio State.

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Mizzou under NCAA investigation after tutor’s tell-all Facebook post

The university announced the investigation Wednesday saying it “has received allegations of potential academic rules violations."

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Finally, a Michigan-Ohio State game guaranteed to honor storied history

Play enough games on a stage like Saturday's, and those battles will become legendary. Just like the Ten Year War.

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Michigan-Ohio State: Buckeyes get boost with return of playmaker Dontre Wilson

Dontre Wilson will be back on the field but has his work cut out for him against Jabrill Peppers and the No. 1 ranked team in total defense.

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Notre Dame will face an uphill battle in appeal of NCAA ruling

The issue isn't whether the institution and its storied football program acted improperly. The issue is whether the panel exceeded its authority when it decided a vacation of wins was appropriate considering no misconduct by Notre Dame was found.

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Islanders pull out controversial, 14-round shootout win over Ducks

The Islanders came out on top, but the victory wasn't without controversy.

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Baylor reaches financial settlement with two rape accusers

Two women who accused Baylor football players of gang-raping them in 2012 have settled with the university.

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NHL's Las Vegas expansion team named during bumbling presentation

The Sin City's first major professional sports team will be known, officially, as the Vegas Golden Knights.

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The College Football Playoff picture is perfect — for now

The College Football Playoff has what it really wants right now, but there's not a likely picture that's sustainable past this weekend.

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Oklahoma's Joe Mixon apologizes to woman he punched in 2014

Joe Mixon wants to make amends and, for the first time Tuesday issued a public statement about a 2014 incident at a restaurant.

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Franco Harris, other Penn State alums condemn DeAndre Levy's 'dirtbag' Paterno comments

Former Penn State players, including the Pro Football Hall of Fame running back, issued a statement Tuesday defending the late coach.

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College Football Playoff top four unchanged in latest poll — for now

The College Football Playoff rankings didn't change at the top with Alabama, Ohio State, Michigan and Clemson holding spots 1 through 4.

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Brent Burns' new Sharks contract puts him among NHL's highest-paid

With an average annual value of $8 million, the deal will make Burns the second highest paid defenseman in the league.

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Tommy Bowden thinks South Carolina needs to cheat to beat Clemson

It is a rivalry game, Tommy. Be careful.

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Will Muschamp: Thanksgiving is 'just a meal,' Gamecocks will practice Thursday

There will be no days off as South Carolina prepares to play No. 4 Clemson this weekend.

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Notre Dame vacates 21 wins as NCAA unveils academic misconduct

Notre Dame must vacate wins from the 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons, although the school reportedly plans to appeal that punishment.

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Good luck finding an 'M' on the Ohio State campus this week

There's an excess of X's, all in red, popping up all over the Columbus campus, all because of TSUN.

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Charlie Strong still has one Texas supporter: Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey has Charlie Strong's back through thick and thin.

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Oklahoma St. DE arrested after allegedly found drunk with stolen Jimmy John's sign

Cole Walterscheid was found asleep on top of Jimmy John's car topper used on delivery vehicles.

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Jim Harbaugh won’t say what everybody else is thinking heading into Ohio State

Jim Harbaugh has created a huge personality. We're waiting to see where he goes, what he tweets or what he says next. None of that matters this week.

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Heisman Trophy candidates heading into Rivalry Week

Just one week remains in the college football regular season, and Lamar Jackson remains in the driver seat. But a blowout loss to one of the early-season darlings last week left just a little bit of room for a one of the other contenders to steal some first-place votes.

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Playoff contenders and pretenders: Nine remain in playoff hunt

Nine teams are alive for four playoff spots. Now things get interesting.

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Baylor associate AD accused of grabbing reporter by throat

Heath Nielsen, 47, works directly with the Bears football program “and is responsible for management of the public image of the program.”

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Penguins' Jake Guentzel scores on first NHL shot, and his family goes wild

The 22-year-old made the most of his NHL debut Monday, and the Guentzel family's reaction was priceless.

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Butch Jones says his Tennessee players have won 'the championship of life'

Forget the National Championship or SEC title, the Volunteers are already champions this season.

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Texas senior DT Paul Boyette Jr. in tears while defending coach Charlie Strong

Paul Boyette Jr. was upset knowing there's a good chance Charlie Strong gets fired.

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Week 13 bowl projections: Which Big Ten team or teams will make it?

A look at Sporting News’ preseason bowl projections for the 2016-17 season heading into Week 13. A total of 41 bowls are on the schedule, and 80 FBS teams will play in bowl games.

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Charlie Strong told players 'there's no reason to worry about me,' will coach team vs. TCU

The Texas head coach spoke to the media for the first time since reports of his firing on Sunday.

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LSU feels Jimbo Fisher is 'very interested' in returning to coach Tigers, report says

LSU officials want Jimbo Fisher back Baton Rouge and are reportedly planning an “aggressive” push to hire him.

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FIU hires Memphis assistant Brent Guy as defensive coordinator

Butch Davis has added another assistant which college head coaching experience to his new staff at Florida International University.

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Duke, Alabama to open 2019 college football season in Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game

Duke announced on Monday that the Blue Devils football team will play Alabama in the 2019 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta.

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The 12 best games of Rivalry Week 2016, ranked

Week 13 is loaded with games between traditional rivals that will have a big impact on the College Football Playoff rankings. We've listed the 12 best.

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Seven Texas coaching candidates to replace Charlie Strong

Here's a list of the potential candidates to replace Charlie Strong as the head coach at Texas.

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Texas to fire Charlie Strong; 'the question is when,' report says

Texas football coach Charlie Strong is expected to be fired after the Longhorns’ final regular-season game, Friday vs. TCU.

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Dan Hawkins joins FIU coaching staff as offensive coordinator, sources tell SN

Dan Hawkins will be working under Butch Davis, who left an ESPN announcing role last week to become FIU’s new head coach.

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AP Top 25 Week 13 rankings: (Most) top teams survive scares

The top teams in the country all faced tests in Week 12, but most were spared defeats.

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Why Ohio State, Michigan both might be rooting for Penn State to lose

Michigan and Ohio State enter "The Game" with the most on the line since 2006.

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Watch: Michigan, fans have fun on snow day, kick off Ohio State week early

Rivalry Week began Saturday as the Wolverines put away Indiana.

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Oklahoma can start campaigning hard for fourth College Football Playoff spot

The Sooners have won eight in a row and control the Big 12 race after routing West Virginia. A playoff berth remains a long shot, but they can take a winning message directly to the voters.

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College Football Playoff picture: 10 questions heading into Rivalry Week

Questions still abound for the playoff committee after the Week 12 games.

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Charlie Strong to finish Texas tenure with regular-season finale vs. TCU, per reports

The embattled Longhorns coach lost too many times, but it looks as though he has earned one last game.

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Longhorns' historic loss to Kansas caps embarrassing day for Big 12 Texas schools

The Big 12's four Texas schools went 0-4 today. They lost by 21, 25, 56, and to Kansas.

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Watch: Sad Charlie Strong responds to question about future at Texas

Texas' loss to Kansas on Saturday may have sealed Strong's fate in Austin.

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Texas knows it needs to replace Charlie Strong with Tom Herman — now

You know Texas can’t keep Charlie Strong around for a fourth season now, not after a 24-21 overtime loss at Kansas.

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Watch: Auburn's eagle mascot clips goal post during pregame flight

Nova got a little sloppy doing his thing at Jordan-Hare.

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Michigan's best bet vs. Ohio State is to make it ugly

Whoever starts at QB for the Wolverines won’t have to be that good, but they have a to-do list. Don’t turn the ball over. Make plays on third down. Hit a few deep shots.

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Jonnu Smith to return for FIU after suffering burns in argument with pregnant girlfriend

Smith, one of the top receiving tight ends in the country, was expected to miss the remainder of the season because of severe burns.

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Oregon uses two ridiculous last-minute plays to upset Utah

Oregon knocks Utah out of Pac-12 contention with an incredible final drive.

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LSU blows Sugar Bowl dreams with Les Miles-esque cardiac finish vs. Florida

The worry in Baton Rouge is that Ed Orgeron might not be all that different from Les Miles.

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College football's top performers: Wisconsin, K-State led by dynamic running backs

Bradrick Shaw and Alex Barnes were dominant on the field, and even Mason Rudolph fancied himself a running back with two rushing scores.

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Yale vs. Harvard game delayed by naked fans

The annual Harvard-Yale game was briefly halted Saturday when an untold number of Yale fans stripped naked in the grandstands.

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Forget eye test, one-loss Ohio State will make playoff with win against Michigan

Ohio State has one loss, and it’ll be treated differently than everybody else. The Buckeyes will be treated like the best bet to unseat No. 1 Alabama, which is what they are.

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Watch the oldest player in NCAA history on his first career carry

Joe Thomas Sr. became the oldest NCAA Division I football player in history when he lined up at running back for South Carolina State.

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Kirk Ferentz's genius forces Illinois to put up stunning statistic against Iowa

Nobody stops Kirk Ferentz from that seventh win.

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Michigan QB Wilton Speight in uniform, making throws before Indiana game

However, Speight wasn't taking full warm-ups with the other quarterbacks, according to Detroit Free Press writer Mark Snyder.

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LSU star Leonard Fournette shoves Florida assistant coach in pregame scuffle

Fournette entered the game in the second quarter.

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Texas football boosters reportedly pressuring school to hire Tom Herman

Texas football boosters are reportedly pressuring officials to hire Tom Herman, who is a hot property after Houston's win over Louisville.

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Officials miss blatant eye poke by Ohio State RB Mike Weber

Nicholson was flagged for a personal foul, but Weber was not flagged despite poking his finger in Nicholson’s face-mask.

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Baylor QB Seth Russell rides into senior day on a golf cart

Two days after he had a season-ending surgery on his ankle, Seth Russell rolled into Baylor's senior day driving a golf cart.

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Matt Calvert gets 36 stitches to face, returns to score game winner

Blue Jackets left wing Matt Calvert got 36 stitches to his face Friday night, then returned to the ice to score the game winner.

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Top 25 live updates: Michigan State continues chaos, strikes first on Ohio State

Week 11 was upset Saturday, as No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 all went down. But Week 12 has already gotten off to a suprising start.

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Les Miles reportedly wants Steve Sarkisian as OC if he takes Purdue job

Miles has been criticized for his inability to adapt his offense. Sarkisian would help with that immensely.

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Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium to host Big 12 championship game for next five years

The Big 12 Football Championship game will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for the next five seasons, beginning in 2017.

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College football forecast: Florida in a must-win situation; Sooner vets in for challenge

For Florida to maintain control of the SEC East, it must defeat LSU in Baton Rouge. Easier said than done.

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Biggest recruiting visits of Week 12

Where will the nation's top 2017 recruits be visiting this weekend?

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Leaked Snapchat photo allegedly shows Ole Miss QB Chad Kelly with marijuana

Someone snapped a photo of Ole Miss quarterback Chad Kelly that isn't flattering for his image.

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Louisville's College Football Playoff flop vs. Houston in six key quotes

Nobody was happy, but the Cardinals were surprisingly at peace with a bad effort.

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Houston 36, No. 3 Louisville 10: Five things we learned from shocking blowout

Houston's beatdown of Louisville has connotations for both the College Football Playoff and Heisman Trophy races.

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With Louisville loss, College Football Playoff race shaken up once again

It looks as if the playoff race will be in flux until the final four teams are decided.

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Houston scores touchdown off pair of miraculous plays against Louisville

Houston isn't playing around after going up 17-0 early in the second quarter.

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Former Boise State coach Dan Hawkins could join Butch Davis at FIU, source tells SN

A former college and CFL head coach is under consideration to join Butch Davis’ staff at Florida International University.

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Eight great College Football Playoff scenarios worth rooting for

There are 16 Power 5 teams with two losses or less in the mix heading into the last three weeks, and that’s generated countless playoff scenarios.

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Breaking 'dirtbag' Joe Paterno's leg was DeAndre Levy's proudest moment

DeAndre Levy is candid about the leg-breaking incident from college.

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Isaiah Pead 'lost part of leg' in car crash, Cincinnati coach Tommy Tuberville says

The former NFL and Bearcats running back suffered career-ending injuries when he was ejected from his vehicle Saturday.

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Bobby Bowden, former FSU coach, released from hospital after receiving pacemaker

The 87-year-old coaching legend is doing well after his release.

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NHL injuries: Rough day for league with losses of Stamkos, Hall, Gaudreau

Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos, New Jersey's Taylor Hall and Calgary's Johnny Gaudreau all will miss extended time, their teams said Wednesday.

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Les Miles on short list of coaching candidates at Baylor, report says

The Former LSU coach says he isn't done with coaching.

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Clemson beat Louisville, so why should we continue to de-value head-to-head wins?

That’s the topic of conversation in this week’s installment of “Angry Bender,” who is wondering why we continue to de-value the idea of head-to-head competition as it pertains to the College Football Playoff.

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Where is the ‘Miracle on Ice’ puck? Hockey Hall of Fame wants to know

The whereabouts of the game-winning "Miracle On Ice" puck is unknown and Hockey Hall of Fame officials want to find it — even if they don't get to preserve it in their museum.

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Four Purdue football players accused of sexual assault

A law firm representing two alleged victims called on the university to expel the athletes.

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Did Louisville steal Wake Forest's game plan?

Wake Forest football documents were found at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium on Friday before the two teams played Saturday.

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Here's how Ohio State can break the College Football Playoff

To this point, every playoff team won their conference championship. It’s always fun to talk about teams that don’t win a conference making the playoff, but Ohio State can force the issue.

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College football Week 12 TV schedule: How to watch the Top 25 games

Louisville faces its biggest challenge in several weeks as it travels to Houston. For the rest of the playoff contenders, this week is a tune-up for Rivalry Week.

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Oklahoma DC upset with DT Charles Walker for 'quitting' to focus on NFL Draft

Charles Walker is deciding to focus on his future rather than finish out the season at Oklahoma.

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Alabama could be the first 15-0 team since the 19th century, and that's worth celebrating

It’s never happened in the modern era, mainly because 15 games wasn’t a thing until the start of the College Football Playoff era.

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College Football Playoff Rankings: Committee gets it right with Clemson over Louisville

The Tigers beat the Cardinals, and that's that, no matter the hypothetical arguments some people try to make.

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College Football Playoff rankings: Upsets reorder group behind No. 1 Alabama

Three of last week's top four teams and half of the top 10 lost Saturday and Tuesday's poll reflected those upsets.

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Steven Stamkos' injury threatens to stall Lightning captain's early-season run

The Tampa Bay star injured his right leg or knee during the first period Tuesday against the Red Wings. He did not return to the game.

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Ex-Jaguars OC Greg Olson eyed for Purdue head coaching vacancy, sources say

The ex-NFL offensive coordinator is in the mix to replaced the fired Darrell Hazell in West Lafayette.

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Former USC AD Pat Haden taken by ambulance to hospital

Haden's condition was not known as of Tuesday evening.

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Arizona Coyotes unveil plan to build new NHL arena in Tempe

The Arizona Coyotes yesterday announced a plan to build a new $400 million arena in Tempe, next to the Arizona State University campus.

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Leonard Fournette on NFL Draft: ‘I’m not ready for the real world’

Fournette said he “would never jump ship” on his team, and may need one more season before running headlong into “32-, 36-year-old men."

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Jim Harbaugh maintains Wilton Speight is 'questionable for Saturday vs. Indiana

Harbaugh refuted reports that Speight would be out the rest of the season, but did not divulge much information on the Big Ten Teleconference on Tuesday.

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Heisman Trophy candidates Week 12: Who survived the chaos?

The only survivor this week of the top Heisman contenders? Lamar Jackson.

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Playoff contenders and pretenders: Finding order in chaos

Who has the best shot to make the playoff after Saturday's historic upsets?

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Former Miami, UNC coach Butch Davis hired by FIU

After spending the last three years as an ESPN analyst, Butch Davis will accept his first coaching gig since 2010 on Tuesday.

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Washington LB Azeem Victor out for season with broken leg

Despite the temporary setback, the junior linebacker plans to return next year for his senior season with the Huskies.

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Even without Wilton Speight, Michigan's season isn't over with John O'Korn

It’s about the system, and O’Korn has been in Jim Harbaugh's system long enough. The Houston transfer battled with Speight for the starting job in the spring, and that battle was at least competitive

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Michigan QB Wilton Speight is 'game-time' decision vs. Indiana

Fifth-year senior John O'Korn is the backup QB for the Wolverines.

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Mugshot of former Oregon standout Cliff Harris is deeply troubling

Cliff Harris' life has spiraled out of control after football.

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Week 12 bowl projections: Who emerges from chaos as four playoff teams?

A look at Sporting News’ preseason bowl projections for the 2016-17 season heading into Week 11. A total of 41 bowls are on the schedule, and 80 FBS teams will play in bowl games.

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Give these three QBs some more Heisman love

Lamar Jackson may be worthy of the Heisman, but don't count these quarterbacks out.

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USC flips four-star QB Jack Sears after win over Washington

The No. 5 pro-style QB in the nation attends the same high school in San Clemente, Calif., that Trojans QB Sam Darnold attended.

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Seth Russell to undergo season-ending surgery, ending Baylor career

Russell's game against the Sooners was his last in a Baylor uniform.

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Hurricanes' Bryan Bickell opens up about battle with multiple sclerosis

The Hurricanes forward discussed his illness and the possibility of going "down a different road" for the first time since it was disclosed.

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Islanders' Dennis Seidenberg likely suffered broken jaw

The 35-year-old defenseman has registered four goals, four assists and a plus-10 rating in 15 games this season.

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AP Top 25 Week 12 rankings: Say hello to a new top four

The AP voters had a tough task after a chaotic Week 11.

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North Dakota State pours salt in Michigan's wound after Iowa loss

The Bison have no chill. None whatsoever.

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College Football Playoff rankings: Good luck trying to sort out the top four this week

After upsets of Nos. 2, 3 and 4 on Saturday, there's no telling how they'll line up behind No. 1 Alabama on Tuesday.

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Michigan, Jim Harbaugh must overcome history to reach College Football Playoff

Jim Harbaugh knew all too well before Saturday what it was like to lose in Iowa City as a top five team. He can now impart that wisdom to his Wolverines players.

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What does Michigan's loss to Iowa do to the College Football Playoff picture?

It makes the Big Ten race a lot more interesting, and therefore makes the CFP race more intriguing.

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Sam Darnold, USC put Pac-12 on notice after handing Washington first loss

Darnold breaks into the spotlight after outplaying Jake Browning in his most important game to date.

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Ohio State keeps points coming; Barrett-Samuel combo mighty tough to stop

Ohio State smoked Maryland behind more great offensive performances by J.T. Barrett and Curtis Samuel.

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Iowa fake punt disastrously ends with somersault, targeting call

This isn't the way you typically draw it up, is it, Iowa?

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Poor officiating masks real reasons Clemson fell to Pitt

The zebras were bad for both teams. Of greater importance was the lack of physical presence by the Tigers against the Panthers.

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What does a Clemson loss to Pitt do to the playoff picture?

Pittsburgh beat No. 2 Clemson 43-42 on Saturday, a shocking upset that knocked another Power 5 team from the ranks of the unbeaten.

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Auburn loss to Georgia shows nothing certain in SEC rivalries

The loss definitely hurts the Tigers, but they can use it to their advantage.

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Pitt's Chris Blewitt nails 48-yard field goal to upset Clemson

Clemson (9-1, 6-1) fell from the ranks of the unbeaten with the loss, but the Tigers still have the head-to-head advantage against Louisville in the Atlantic Coast Conference Atlantic Division race.

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Pitt loses potential points on questionable calls against Clemson

Pitt trailed No. 2 Clemson 28-27 at halftime in a Saturday shootout, but the Panthers may have entered the locker with a lead if a couple calls had gone their way.

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Michigan covers Iowa's famous pink locker room with custom wallpaper

Iowa's mind trick wasn’t ready for the likes of Michigan and Jim Harbaugh.

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Texas RB D’Onta Foreman meets Earl Campbell after tying Longhorns rushing record

Foreman has 1,613 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns in nine games.

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