Latest drama: 5-star CeCe Jefferson hasn't sent LOI to Florida yet

Florida DL coach Terrell Williams reportedly left for the Miami Dolphins and Jefferson's father is insisting that he won't sign his son's letter of intent.

BYU picks up biggest commitment of signing day: 6-7, 410 pounds

He's raw and hasn't played much football, but Motekiai Langi has signed to play football for BYU and that's a big deal.

National Signing Day 2015: Scouting reports, top player profiles

The countdown to Feb. 4 is on and some of the nation's top recruits remain uncommitted. We have reports on many of the elite players in the country.

Former TCU standout Devonte Fields going to Louisville

In 2012 Devonte Fields was the Big 12 freshman of the year, but after being dismissed from the team prior to last season, he played JUCO ball in 2014.

Report: UT commit sent home from Auburn visit

What happened on Preston Williams' visit to Auburn last weekend? All we really know is the Tennessee commitment left early.

ACC schools UNC, Wake Forest schedule non-conference matchups

In an odd move because they're not scheduled to play in 2019 and 2021, UNC and Wake will play non-conference games instead.

Mr. Cub

In remembering the greatest Cubs player of all time, look back at his thoughts on back-to-back MVP awards.

Michigan's Caris LeVert injured at end of victory

Michigan's Caris LeVert left Saturday night's win against Northwestern on crutches after falling to the floor at the end of the game.

Cardale Jones returning to Ohio State

Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones will announce Thursday if he's going to enter the NFL Draft or return to Ohio State.

Maurice Clarett advises Ezekiel Elliott to 'ignore' NFL talk

Maurice Clarett petitioned the NFL to enter before the three year rule, but lost. Now he's telling Ohio State sophomore RB Ezekiel Elliott to stay focused and get better in response to an article about turning pro.

Lance Thompson leaves Alabama, joins Auburn coaching staff

An elite recruiter, Lance Thompson joins forces with Auburn defensive coordinator Will Muschamp, after spending past three seasons at rival Alabama.

Ohio State players take to Twitter to share celebration

From Cardale Jones to Ezekiel Elliott to Joey Bosa, Ohio State players celebrated their national title by expressing their thrill and thanks.

Top 2016 RB Kareem Walker commits to Ohio State

Kareem Walker is the top-rated running back for 2016, according to 247Sports.com.

Oregon vs. Ohio State: Buckeyes ride Ezekiel Elliott to title

Ezekiel Elliott runs for 246 yards and four scores as Ohio State runs over Oregon to win the first playoff championship.

Jim Tressel predicts Ohio State will win by 18 points

The former Ohio State coach gives his score — 38-20 in favor of the Buckeyes — before the championship game.

College Football Playoff National Championship game: Kickoff time, TV

The first playoff title game kicks off tonight at 8:31 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Jonathan Taylor is latest second-chance recipient of Alabama's Nick Saban

Jonathan Taylor was kicked out of school at Georgia after being arrested for aggravated assault. On Wednesday, he was one of eight early enrollees at Alabama.

College Football Playoff makes it easier for student-athletes' families to attend

Less than one week before the first CFP championship game, it's announced that up to $1,250 will be reimbursed for maximum of two people.

Elite recruiting will continue keeping Alabama in playoff picture

Why won't Alabama go away? Recruiting, recruiting, recruiting

Nick Saban and his staff identify talent, recruit it and cultivate it. Bama's list of 5-star talent is lengthy and impressive and produces on the field.

Florida grants Jeff Driskel his release

The Florida quarterback had an up-and-down stay in Gainesville and will try to find a place to finish his college football career.

Ohio State holds on, knocks off Alabama to reach title game

Ezekiel Elliott runs for 230 yards, including an 85-yard touchdown run late in the game, to lift the Buckeyes past top-seeded Alabama.

Jameis Winston says he's ready to play baseball; no talk of NFL

The FSU quarterback doesn't speculate about leaving school early, just says he plans to play baseball for the Seminoles.

Halftime: Cardale Jones bounces back from slow start

Ohio State scores two touchdowns in the final 2:55 of the first half to pull within one point of top-seeded Alabama in the Sugar Bowl semifinal.

Oregon flips script on FSU with huge second half in 59-20 victory

FSU's hopes of a second consecutive national title unravel in a disastrous third quarter as Oregon advances to the first College Football Playoff championship game.

Report: Gene Chizik to be North Carolina defensive coordinator

The former Auburn head coach will join Larry Fedora's staff in Chapel Hill, according to a report.

Oregon pulling away from FSU with big third quarter

When it rains, it pours and Florida State is all wet at the Rose Bowl. Oregon has taken advantage of four third quarter turnovers to put the Seminoles on the ropes.

Badgers, Spartans start New Year's Day with bang

Melvin Gordon runs for 251 yards in Wisconsin's OT win against Auburn and Michigan State rallies past Baylor in final minute.

Yes, we were wrong about Oklahoma as our preseason No. 1

Placing Oklahoma at No. 1 to start the season was done with the best intentions. The Sooners were led by a rising star at quarterback and their defense had figured out Big 12 passing attacks. But 2014 didn't work out that way.

Early 2015 Heisman candidates

John Harbaugh says family not pushing Jim to Michigan

Will Jim Harbaugh stay in the NFL or return to his alma mater, Michigan? His brother strikes down one report of what the family wants him to do.

Central Michigan's ridiculous comeback falls short on 2-point attempt

CMU trailed by 35 points entering the fourth quarter of the Bahamas Bowl against Western Kentucky, but scored 34 consecutive points, including a 75-yard heave and lateral play on the final play.

Outback Bowl: Auburn vs. Wisconsin

Matchup: No. 19 Auburn Tigers (8-4, 4-4 SEC) vs. No. 17 Wisconsin Badgers (10-3, 7-1 Big Ten)

Kentucky takes 41-7 halftime lead vs. UCLA en route to 39-point win

Kentucky scored the game's first 24 points, led 41-7 at the half and beat UCLA, 83-44 on Saturday in the CBS Sports Classic in Chicago.

Louisville's Montrezl Harrell ejected from Western Kentucky game

The Louisville forward was cited for Flagrant-2 violation and is not subject to an automatic one-game suspension.

Report: Oregon DB Ifo Ekpre-Olomu will miss playoffs with knee injury

The Ducks took a major hit with the loss of the Sporting News All-American defensive back before the Jan. 1 playoff game against Florida State in the Rose Bowl.

Sporting News all-time Coaches of the Year

From Nick Saban to Urban Meyer to Joe Paterno to Bo Schembechler, here are the coach of the year winners from Sporting News since 1963.

Report: Ohio State OC Tom Herman to be Houston head coach

Tom Herman won the Frank Broyles Award as the nation's top assistant coach last week and he's expected to be named Houston's head coach, according to a report.

Mariota dominates voting, becomes first Duck to win Heisman Trophy

Mariota wins Heisman, gets better with age

Oregon's Marcus Mariota wins Heisman, gets better with age

The Oregon quarterback becomes the school's first Heisman Trophy winner, beating out Wisconsin RB Melvin Gordon and Alabama WR Amari Cooper.

Report: Missouri DC Dave Steckel to be Missouri State coach

Longtime Missouri assistant Dave Steckel, a finalist this season for the Frank Broyles Award, is expected to be named Missouri State's head coach.

Malzahn-Muschamp vs. Saban-Kiffin in 2015? Yes, please

With Muschamp joining Malzahn, Iron Bowl just got that much bigger

Just when you thought the Iron Bowl was big, Auburn matches Malzahn and Muschamp to combat Saban and Kiffin.

Watch Notre Dame commit Brandon Wimbush's amazing TD run

Brandon Wimbush gives Notre Dame fans plenty to get excited about with this electrifying touchdown run in a New Jersey state championship game.

Barry Alvarez will coach Wisconsin in Outback Bowl against Auburn

While he's searching for Wisconsin's next head coach, Alvarez will coach the Badgers in their Jan. 1 bowl game against Auburn.

Former Clemson QB Chad Kelly going to Ole Miss

After winning a junior college national title at East Mississippi Community College, Chad Kelly announces on Twitter he's heading to the SEC.

Nation's No. 1 recruit Josh Sweat commits to Florida State

Nation's No. 1 player out of Chesapeake, Va., picks the Seminoles over Oregon, Georgia and Virginia Tech.

Saban should be Maxwell finalist and its winner

Nick Saban snubbed? Why he should be Maxwell finalist and win it

Nick Saban has been wildly successful at Alabama. Despite leading the Tide to the No. 1 seed in this season's playoff, he's not one of three finalists for a coach of the year award. Why? Because everyone expects him to win.

CFB field

Saban and his team are mellow when they are announced as the No. 1 seed in the playoff rankings

Florida State survives another close call, solidifies playoff position

Georgia Tech runs up and down the field against FSU, but the Seminoles take care of business in the second half to complete the regular season 13-0.

Tyreek Hill's 92-yard punt return forces OT, then Oklahoma State wins

Hill's punt return forces overtime, then Oklahoma State beats rival Oklahoma, 38-35.

Amari Cooper sets receptions record in big Bama first half

Alabama leads Missouri 21-3 after Blake Sims completes 15 of 17 passes and Amari Cooper sets the SEC record with 113 catches in a season.

Double whammy: Alabama scores, Missouri's Shane Ray ejected

Missouri loses its top defensive player Shane Ray for a helmet-to-head hit on Blake Sims, who threw a TD pass on the play.

So it's settled: With that win, TCU is in ... right?

TCU blasts Iowa State, 55-3, but still has to wait to see if it has locked up one of the four playoff spots.

Can Ducks, Tide, Noles secure playoff spots?

UAB kills its football program, cites high operating costs

Despite becoming bowl eligible for the first time since 2004, UAB's football program is being shut down.

Jameis Winston conduct hearing begins; sides trade barbs

Just days before Florida State plays in the ACC Championship game, Jameis Winston will have his code-of-conduct hearing this week.

Report: Will Patriots' OC Josh McDaniels emerge as UF candidate?

Florida AD Jeremy Foley has some interest in New England offensive coordinator and former Broncos coach Josh McDaniels, according to a report.

SMU names Chad Morris head coach

Morris arrives at 0-11 SMU after spending the past four seasons at Clemson's offensive coordinator.

Report: Florida to gauge Chip Kelly's interest

The Philadelphia Eagles coach is 9-3 this season and 19-9 in two seasons in the NFL and seems unlikely to leave his likely playoff-bound team.

Steve Spurrier says he's 'good to go' for 2015

After a 6-6 season, Steve Spurrier isn't ready to hang it up and tells The State that he's thinking ahead 'two or three more' years.

Florida says 'we have made no job offers' in response to Freeze rumors

Amid reports that Florida AD Jeremy Foley had offered Hugh Freeze his head coaching job, the school releases a statement denying any offers.

Pelini fired

Oregon offensive coordinator and former Nebraska QB Scott Frost is expected to be high on the list of replacement candidates.

At 6-2, 339 pounds, what Danny Shelton did should be outlawed

Watch Washington 6-2, 339-pound defensive lineman abuse the Washington State offensive line with a move guys his size shouldn't be able to make.

Big Ten championship: Can Buckeyes stop Gordon, Badgers' run game?

Ohio State has beefed up its run game defense against bad rushing teams, but Wisconsin brings a new level next week in Indianapolis.

Deshaun Watson played with torn ACL

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says that QB Deshaun Watson played after tearing an ACL two days ago.

Top 25

In the highest-scoring Iron Bowl ever, Alabama beats Auburn, 55-44. Earlier, FSU survived Florida, but Ole Miss knocked off Mississippi State.

Then there were two: Mariota vs. Gordon for Heisman

Courtney Force, Graham Rahal are engaged

Courtney Force, the daughter of John Force, and Graham Rahal, the son of Bobby Rahal, were engaged in Venice, Italy.

Will playoff contender get upset during rivalry week?

Mike London returning as Virginia coach in 2015

With a win against rival Virginia Tech this weekend, Virginia will be bowl eligible for the second time under Mike London.

Melvin Gordon tops 2,000 rushing yards, moves up all-time list

Despite losing his single-game record a week after rushing for 408 yards, Melvin Gordon moves up the single-season yardage list.

ECU's Justin Hardy sets receptions record with 350 (and then some)

A Shane Carden to Justin Hardy second quarter pass pushed Hardy passed Ryan Broyles on the all-time list.

D.J. Durkin will coach Gators in bowl game

Will Muschamp has one game left as Florida head coach. Defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin will coach the Gators in their bowl game.

Michigan State (sort of) tries to keep stadium workers warm, melt snow

Michigan State is clearing snow out of its stadium before Saturday's game against Rutgers.

K-State at West Virginia gets week started Thursday

Extreme weather conditions postpone Kent State-Buffalo game

The game was scheduled to be played Wednesday night, but school officials could move it to Thursday or a different day.

FSU, Ole Miss will play Labor Day 2016

Ole Miss fulfills its league obligations by scheduling a Power 5 non-conference opponent in 2016 and the Rebels went straight to the top to find one in FSU.

Nick Saban tops list of highest-paid coaches

Four SEC coaches are within the top 10 and nine in the top 25 in USA Today's database of college football coach salaries.

Brian Kelly could be 'serious candidate' at Florida, Mortensen says

The Notre Dame coach is mentioned as a possible replacement to Will Muschamp in Gainesville.

Gus Malzahn dismisses talk of being named candidate at Florida

The Auburn coach says he's 'totally committed' to his current job as names surfaces as potential candidates for Florida job.

Gordon stock up, Prescott down after Week 12

Report questions authenticity of Jameis Winston autographs

One authentication firm passed on accepting items with Winston's signature because it couldn't confirm them in person, according to an ESPN report.

Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze not discussing Florida job

Considered a candidate to replace Will Muschamp at Florida, Hugh Freeze says he's thinking about Ole Miss's game this weekend against Arkansas.

Amari Cooper leads list of Biletnikoff semifinalists

The Alabama junior looks the part of the next winner of the award given to the nation's top receiver.

No. 6 Arizona State throws Pick-6, loses to Oregon State

Michael Doctor's 35-yard interception return seals Oregon State's win and sends Arizona State out of the playoff picture.

Considering Muschamp's future; Barrett right in Heisman mix

Georgia can't help but wonder 'what if?' after routing Auburn

Georgia moves closer to representing the East in the SEC Championship Game and could knock the league out of the playoff picture.

Gordon sets NCAA record with 408 rushing yards in big Badgers win

Melvin Gordon breaks NCAA rushing record with 408 yards

Melvin Gordon needs just three quarters to break LaDainian Tomlinson's record of 406 rushing yards in a game on Saturday against Nebraska.

Alabama tackles Josh Robinson in end zone for safety

Alabama grabbed a 2-0 lead when Josh Robinson tried to bounce outside and was brought down in the end zone.

Steve Spurrier takes subtle jab at 'Upstate team' losing

Fresh off a 23-20 overtime win against Florida, Steve Spurrier manages to poke at Clemson after its loss to Georgia Tech.

SEC West showdown with Tide vs. Bulldogs highlights Week 12

Jameis Winston conduct hearing rescheduled Dec. 1

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston will have his code of conduct hearing the week of the ACC Championship Game in Charlotte, N.C.

Charles Grant fired after body-slamming student at Bowie State

The former Saints defensive lineman was in his second season coaching linebackers at Bowie State when a video surfaced of an altercation with a student.

Free waffles, hash browns, coffee to Auburn-Georgia winner

The Waffle House CEO says that the city of the winner of Saturday's game will get free food on a specified day.

Which Heisman candidates are headed to New York?

75 years ago: 77 punts, 30 total yards, 0-0 tie in driving rainstorm

Playing in a driving rainstorm, Texas Tech and Centenary punted on 22 consecutive plays in the second half and set 13 records that remain today, in 1939.

One-time receiver, Boykin shows he's man to take TCU far

Good thing TCU stuck with Trevone Boykin at quarterback

Trevone Boykin's path to Heisman candidate on a playoff-contending TCU team has been winding, but it's safe to say the Horned Frogs like the way it's playing out this season.

Kenyan Drake's advice to Tide: 'RUN THE BALL'

Injured Alabama RB Kenyan Drake took to Twitter to offer his take on how the Tide should run its offense after stalling in the first quarter.

Florida DT Leon Orr takes bus home after learning he's not starting

Florida coach Will Muschamp said his defensive tackle was 'more concerned with starting than being part of the team' against Vanderbilt on Saturday.

After two late fumbles, Auburn dramatics end poorly

Auburn's late-game dramatics continue, but result is loss this time

After all the dramatics Auburn has provided the past two seasons, it fumbled away two opportunities to cap off a furious rally against Texas A&M and its playoff hopes slipped out of reach.

Report: Mike Shanahan would be interested in Michigan, Florida jobs

Mike Shanahan won two Super Bowl titles with the Denver Broncos and while he's out of a job now, he reportedly could be drawn back to college football.

Report: LSU CB Rashard Robinson suspended vs. Tide

Sophomore Rashard Robinson, who started the past six games for LSU, will sit out tonight's game against No. 4 Alabama because of a suspension, according to a report.

Jameis Winston's disciplinary hearing could be delayed

David Cornwell, Winston's attorney, requested more time and one of the accuser's attorney said Cornwell doesn't want the FSU quarterback to 'ever do this hearing.'

Spartans-Buckeyes outcome shapes Big Ten playoff hopes

Bo Pelini expects Ameer Abdullah at '100 percent' vs. Badgers

Nebraska RB Ameer Abdullah suffered a mild sprain and bruise of his left knee last week against Purdue and should be full strength in two weeks against Wisconsin.

Marcus Mariota, Dak Prescott among 16 Davey O'Brien semifinalists

The past four Davey O'Brien winners also won the Heisman Trophy.

Amari Cooper for Alabama governor? At least one voter thinks so

The Alabama receiver is a popular figure in the state these days, having a career year and an outside shot at winning the Heisman.

Steve Spurrier says Gamecocks trying to be like Taylor Swift and 'Shake it Off'

South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier says the plan is to be back next season and that right now, the Gamecocks are trying to learn how to win a close game.

Mississippi State unveils new uniforms for Egg Bowl vs. Ole Miss

This season's Egg Bowl could be a special one, so Mississippi State is breaking out new adidas uniforms for its trip to Oxford on Nov. 29.

Maryland WR Stefon Diggs suspended for Michigan State game

The Terps refused to shake hands with Penn State players before the game and their star WR will sit out one game after violating league policy.

Can anyone overtake quarterbacks Mariota, Prescott?

Texas A&M proving to be another roller-coaster ride

Report: Laquon Treadwell has surgery after fracturing fibula

Ole Miss WR Laquon Treadwell had surgery late Saturday after suffering a season-ending injury late in the loss to Auburn.

Nation's leading passer Connor Halliday breaks his leg

Washington State's Connor Halliday entered Saturday's game against USC with nearly 4,000 passing yards in eight games.

Texas A&M proving to be another roller-coaster ride

After winning five straight and rising to No. 6, the Aggies lost three in a row, then survived Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday after their starting QB was suspended.

Kenny Hill benched; Kyle Allen will start at QB for Texas A&M

Kenny Hill was one of the best quarterbacks in the country through A&M's first five games, but after struggling the past three, freshman Kyle Allen will start Saturday.

Can Louisville knock off No. 2 Florida State?

Attorney wants investigation with Karlos Williams dropped

The attorney for the alleged victim says his client has not filed a complaint and will not speak with investigators about the alleged incident.

Prescott, Mariota will get chances to earn Heisman Trophy

FSU RB Karlos Williams being investigated for alleged domestic battery

The Tallahassee Police Department released a statement Monday on its Facebook page saying the FSU senior running back is the subject of an investigation.

Nick Saban sold house for $3.1 million to Alabama boosters

Nick Saban continues to live in the house he sold — and will continue to do so as long as he wants — to the Crimson Tide Foundation last year.

Ole Miss LB Denzel Nkemdiche out for season

Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze says Nkemdiche had surgery Sunday and will miss the rest of the season, beginning Saturday vs. Auburn.

Boykin, Reynolds highlight day of huge performances

Rakeem Cato extends record to 40 consecutive games with TD pass

It didn't come until the third quarter, but Marshall QB Rakeem Cato threw a TD pass for the 40th consecutive game when he found Tommy Shuler.

VIDEO: Lane Kiffin returns; Vols' fans let him have it

For the first time since he left after the 2009 season as Tennessee head coach, Lane Kiffin returns to Knoxville as Alabama offensive coordinator.

Les Miles' mother passed away Friday night

The LSU head coach will be on the sidelines tonight when the Tigers play No. 3 Ole Miss in Baton Rouge.

Pitt gets off to worst start ever vs. Georgia Tech

On Homecoming, the Panthers lose fumbles on their first four possessions and Georgia Tech cashes in with 28 points in the games first six minutes.

Will Ole Miss, Mississippi State pass road tests?

UNC academic scandal: Roy Williams spoke with investigators; Rashad McCants did not

Roy Williams and former UNC coach Matt Doherty spoke with investigators into the academic fraud but outspoken former player Rashad McCants opted to stay quiet.

Academic fraud at UNC stretched from Mack Brown to Butch Davis tenures

Players enrolled in AFAM paper classes while Mack Brown, Carl Torbush, John Bunting and Butch Davis were coach at North Carolina.

Michigan State goes green on Michigan landmark

The landmark 'M' on the Michigan campus is painted green during rivalry week. Michigan visits Michigan State on Saturday.

Treon Harris named Florida starting QB; next game vs. Georgia

Freshman Treon Harris will be the Florida starting quarterback when the Gators take the field against Georgia on Nov. 1 in Jacksonville.

Georgia sending Todd Gurley reinstatement papers to NCAA

After missing two games — both Georgia victories — the Bulldogs are seeking to get star RB Todd Gurley back after he was sidelined during an investigation.

NCAA finds Oklahoma State misconduct allegations 'unfounded'

The NCAA and Oklahoma State released a joint statement Tuesday after a 13-month investigation into allegations stemming from a Sports Illustrated investigative series.

10 worst statistical matchups this weekend

Even Tim Tebow appalled by Gators' performance

After Florida suffered an embarrassing home loss to Missouri, many people have been critical, including former Gator great Tim Tebow, who chimed in Tuesday morning.

Johnny Manziel can't keep out of headlines even when quiet

Nation's top prospect commits to Alabama

Exit Poll: Tide better improve quickly if they want to three-peat

Is it too soon to buy Clemson as a BCS title contender? Is it jumping the gun to write off Alabama after a poor offensive performance in a 25-point win? SN's panel of former players tackles these topics and more in Week 2's Exit Poll.

Week 2 ACC rankings: Clemson, FSU create separation

Week 2 Big 12 rankings: Sooners get defensive, finally

Week 1 Twitter talk: From Archie Manning to targeting penalties

Alabama vs. Virginia Tech: Christion Jones lifts Tide

Oregon vs. Nicholls: Ducks open Helfrich era: 66 points, 771 yards

NC State QB Brandon Mitchell breaks foot, to miss six weeks

Texas A&M's Deshazor Everett ejected for targeting

Johnny Manziel's return sparks Aggies to big win

Big 12 power rankings: Lots of points, will anyone contend for BCS title?

ACC power rankings: Desperately seeking legitimacy

Exit Poll: Only school that matches Alabama is Ohio State

Murray, Manziel or McCarron? Which team is most likely to keep the Crimson Tide from winning three in a row? If you ran the NCAA, what would you do? This week's roundtable discussion touches on these topics and more.