Patrick Mahomes Super Bowl record: How Chiefs QB compares to Tom Brady, other legends with fourth trip by age 28

Patrick Mahomes at age 28 is already miles ahead of Tom Brady's historic pace of playoff success. Here's a look inside the Chiefs QB's Super Bowl stats compared to the GOAT and other legends before him.

What to expect in Jim Harbaugh's NFL return

With his mission complete at Michigan, Jim Harbaugh is back in the NFL, this time with the Chargers. The Sporting News' Bill Bender breaks down what fans can expect to see from Harbaugh in his second tour on NFL sidelines.

Jim Harbaugh will try to join exclusive club of coaches winning national titles, Super Bowls

Harbaugh is joining the Chargers. Could he join the likes of Jimmy Johnson and Barry Switzer as national championship-winning head coaches to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, as well?

Inside the record-setting NFL playoff rivalry of the Packers and 49ers

The Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers will set an NFL record with their 10th head-to-head playoff matchup on Saturday.

Eagles Kelly Green jerseys, explained: What to know about Philadelphia's throwback uniforms, helmet

The Eagles' beloved uniforms are a throwback to the late 1980s and early 1990s, the years that featured Randall Cunningham, Reggie White and Jerome Brown.

Debunking the NFL 'script' after Week 1, from Cowboys hype to Jets replacement for Aaron Rodgers

Justin Fields vs. Jordan Love: Who will reign in next QB chapter of Bears-Packers rivalry?

Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and 10 other Hall of Fame QBs who changed teams

Aaron Rodgers is taking on the Big Apple in the latest late-career transition by a Hall of Fame quarterback. How will he fare compared to these 11 others before him?

Deuce Vaughn the next Darren Sproles? Kansas State backs share similar heights, stats and more

Who is Chuck Howley? Meet the only Super Bowl MVP winner on the losing team

Chuck Howley, a Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker, will forever be the answer to a trivia question. 

Ranking NFL alternate, throwbacks for 2023

The Sporting News is ranking all the alternate and throwback looks among NFL teams ahead of the 2023 season. Is your favorite team atop the list?

Patrick Mahomes entering veteran phase of NFL superstar status

Two-time Super Bowl champ Patrick Mahomes is learning how to balance family, celebrity and NFL stardom as he enters his eighth season.

The 50 most-hyped draft prospects of all time, ranked

From LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama to Ken Griffey Jr. and Peyton Manning, SN ranked the 50 most-hyped draft prospects of the last 50 years.

The Ultimate GOAT Scorecard: Year-by-year with MJ and LeBron

High school MJ or high school LeBron? UNC Jordan or early Cavs LeBron? Dream Team Jordan or Redeem Team LeBron? Now that Year 20 is over for The King, we put together a year-by-year scorecard for the all-time NBA GOAT debate.

The best (and worst) prime-time games on the 2023 NFL schedule

Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the elite quarterbacks in the NFL will make for great TV when they go up against one another.

Browns schedule 2023: Dates & times for all 17 games, strength of schedule, final record prediction

Here is a complete breakdown of the Browns' 2023 schedule, including dates, start times and analysis for all 17 games.

Vikings schedule 2023: Dates & times for all 17 games, strength of schedule, final record prediction

Here is a complete breakdown of the Vikings’ 2023 schedule, including dates, start times and analysis for all 17 games.

Packers schedule 2023: Dates & times for all 17 games, strength of schedule, final record prediction

Here is a complete breakdown of the Packers' 2023 schedule, including dates, start times and analysis for all 17 games.

Steelers schedule 2023: Dates & times for all 17 games, strength of schedule, final record prediction

Here is a complete breakdown of the Steelers' 2023 schedule, including dates, start times and analysis for all 17 games.

Aaron Rodgers Jets schedule: Ranking all 17 opponents loaded with QB matchups, prime-time games

There's no shortage of intrigue surrounding the Jets' schedule with Aaron Rodgers under center. Sporting News ranks all 17 of his opponents in 2023, from Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to C.J. Stroud and the Texans.

Why did the NFL give the Packers so many prime-time games without Aaron Rodgers?

Aaron Rodgers' absence did not prevent the Packers from getting prime-time treatment from the NFL.

Does Aaron Rodgers play against Packers in 2023? Here's the earliest a Lambeau Field reunion could happen

The Jets will have several prime-time games on the 2023 NFL schedule, but Green Bay won't be one of those games in the regular season.

NFL Draft prospects 2024: Big board of top 50 players overall, position rankings for next year

The Sporting News' first big board for the 2024 NFL Draft ranks the top 50 players projected to be available. Next year's crop is loaded at QB, led by Caleb Williams and Drake Maye, but it's a wide receiver who takes the top spot for now.

Alabama, Georgia tie for first with 10 draftees each

For the sixth straight year, an SEC school (or two schools this year), led the way with the most NFL Draft picks.

NFL Draft QB rankings 2024: Caleb Williams, Drake Maye lead top 10 for next year's loaded quarterback class

Will the 2024 NFL Draft produce the strongest quarterbacks class we've seen in years? With Caleb Williams and Drake Maye at the forefront, The Sporting News looks at next year's QB crop in our way-too-early top 10 rankings.

NFL Draft winners & losers 2023: Steelers, Lions score Day 2 hauls; Will Levis lands softly; Panthers reach too far

Will Levis and Hendon Hooker didn't go in the first round, but they both emerged as winners on Day 2 finding ideal landing spots with the Titans and Lions. It was a painful wait for Darnell Washington, though.

​NFL Draft winners & losers 2023: Eagles, Steelers, Bengals find value everywhere; 49ers, Jets leave questions

Here are the biggest winners and losers from the 2023 NFL Draft, from Philadelphia's Georgia pipeline and a record run on quarterbacks down to head-scratching hauls for the Jets and 49ers.

Aidan O'Connell NFL Draft scouting report: Why Purdue QB matches profile of a 2023 sleeper pick

Aidan O'Connell, a two-year starter at Purdue, is one of the most underrated QBs in the 2023 draft and a potential Day 3 steal with NFL starting potential.

NFL Draft winners & losers 2023: Texans, Eagles own Day 1 with bold moves; Will Levis falls out of first round

From the Texans' surprising trade back into the top three to Will Levis' uncomfortable tumble out of the first round, the winners and losers of the 2023 NFL Draft are already coming into focus after Day 1.

Isiah Pacheco's seventh-round story should inspire future late NFL Draft picks

Why Mel Kiper, Todd McShay think Bijan Robinson will meet first-round running back value

Texas standout Bijan Robinson has been one of the NFL Draft's most polarizing prospects, mostly because of the position he plays.

Heisman Trophy and the No. 1 pick: Will Bryce Young continue trend at 2023 NFL Draft?

A Heisman-winning quarterback drafted No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft is a fairly recent trend.

How top QBs in 2023 NFL Draft played vs. Georgia, and why that matters for Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud

Georgia's vaunted defense was a common denominator for the 2023 NFL Draft's top five quarterbacks. Here's how they fared and what those performances might tell us about their NFL future.

Hendon Hooker mock draft: Will Tennessee QB be a Round 1 pick with stock on the rise?

Tennessee's Hendon Hooker is the ultimate QB wild-card in the 2023 NFL Draft. His soaring stock as a polish prospect could make it five quarterbacks taken in Thursday's first round.

Jordan Love era begins in Green Bay: What to expect from Pack's new starter

Jordan Love inherits a team that finished 8-9 and missed the playoffs for the first time under coach Matt LaFleur. While Aaron Rodgers in the Big Apple will be the headliner, Love's career progress with the Packers is every bit as intriguing in 2023. 

The 8 safest NFL Draft picks in 2023, from Will Anderson Jr. to Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Countless hours of scouting and research go into the NFL Draft every year, and still most picks have a high percentage to flop. But these eight players in 2023 should be considered locks for long, successful NFL careers.

Who were the winners and losers of the 2023 NFL Combine?

Players' draft stock rose and fell over the four days of drills in Indianapolis. The Sporting News tries to sort it all out.

Bijan Robinson gets his chance to add to Texas' NFL running back legacy

Robinson has earned his place in Longhorns lore next to Ricky Williams, Earl Campbell, Cedric Benson and others. His new mission: join the group of standout NFL runners who played at UT.

How Jaxon Smith-Njigba can silence the critics at NFL Combine

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the latest in a long line of Buckeyes receivers poised to star at the next level.

How TCU's Quentin Johnston became '23 draft's top WR: His college coach sees Hall of Fame talent

TCU coach Sonny Dykes has coached more than 30 receivers who have gone on to the NFL. He believes Quentin Johnston is as talented as any of them.

Super Bowl 2023 winners & losers: Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid solidify Chiefs dynasty; Eagles flop in second half

The Eagles put on a show in the first half of Super Bowl 57, but Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs were pristine after halftime to win a second championship. Here were the biggest winners and losers from a thrilling (and controversial) Super Bowl.

Patrick Mahomes can join elite group with second Super Bowl victory

Patrick Mahomes can become one of the few quarterbacks in NFL history with multiple MVP awards and multiple Super Bowl titles. A deeper look at all he has accomplished in just six seasons.

Why did Jalen Hurts leave Alabama?

Jalen Hurts went from Tuscaloosa to Norman to Philadelphia in rapid succession. Now, he's back in a championship game setting, the biggest of them all.

Devonta Smith would join an elite club if the Eagles win Super Bowl 57

The Philadelphia wide receiver would join a very small fraternity of players if his team can defeat the Chiefs in Arizona in Super Bowl 57.

Breaking down the Bengals' biggest questions ahead of 2023 season

The biggest unknown of Cincinnati's offseason may involve one player who definitely will be back.

Inside the Joe Burrow-Ja'Marr Chase connection, from LSU to the NFL

Burrow and Chase won a national championship together at LSU in 2019. This year has rekindled comparisons to that unstoppable season.

How Joe Burrow vs. Patrick Mahomes compares to Tom Brady vs. Peyton Manning & other rivalries

Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes will become the 10th pair of quarterbacks in NFL history to meet multiple times in a championship game. It is already conjuring comparisons to the great Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady duels from the previous two decades.

Where did Kellen Moore go to college? Revisiting Cowboys OC's record-breaking Boise State playing career

'How 'bout them Cowboys': Jimmy Johnson's famous line, 30 years later

One of the NFL's signature quotes emerged from a Cowboys vs. 49ers playoff game in January 1993.

Revisiting the Bengals vs. Bills 'no-huddle' controversy in 1988 playoffs

Imagine if Joe Burrow and Josh Allen were told they couldn't run a no-huddle offense. That actually happened in a previous Bengals-Bills playoff matchup.

Brian Daboll's coaching timeline, from Bama to the Bills to the Big Apple

Who Dey origin, explained: How Bengals' chant started and what it means

The "Who Dey" chant dates back to the 1980s, and there is some debate about how it started. SN looks at the 'Who Dey' origin story.

When was the last time the Dolphins won a playoff game?

You have to go back more than two decades to find the last time the Dolphins won in the NFL playoffs.

Lions schedule 2022: Dates & times for all 17 games, strength of schedule, final record prediction

Detroit enters Dan Campbell's second season. Will the Lions double their win total from 2021?

Browns schedule 2022: Dates & times for all 17 games, strength of schedule, final record prediction

The Cleveland Browns have a new quarterback in Deshaun Watson, but there still is uncertainty against a tough home schedule in 2022.

Commanders schedule 2022: Dates & times for all 17 games, strength of schedule, final record prediction

Washington has a softer schedule in 2022. Will Ron Rivera lead the Commanders back to the NFC playoffs?

Steelers schedule 2022: Dates & times for all 17 games, strength of schedule, final record prediction

The Steelers open the 2022 season with a new quarterback. Sporting News looks at Pittsburgh's chances in the AFC North against a tough schedule.

How the Packers can lean on their running game to fix their struggling offense

Green Bay needs to get Aaron Rodgers' main backfield mates the rock more, especially in a specific situation.

Ranking NFL alternate, throwback helmets for 2022, from Panthers' black to Giants' classic look

Sporting News ranks the alternate and throwback helmets for the 2022 season.

NCAA men's lacrosse championship bracket, times, TV schedule and players to watch

Sporting News looks at the NCAA men's lacrosse bracket for the 2022 championship.

Packers schedule 2022: Dates & times for all 17 games, strength of schedule, final record prediction

The Packers have won 13 games each of the last three seasons. Will Aaron Rodgers lead another NFC title run against a challenging schedule?

NFL Draft prospects 2023: Big board of top 50 players overall, position rankings

C.J. Stroud, Will Anderson and Bryce Young are at the top of Sporting News' first Big Board for 2023.

Projecting NFL Draft first-round QBs through 2026, from C.J. Stroud to Arch Manning

The 2022 NFL Draft is short on franchise quarterbacks, but that won't be a problem the next four years. SN looks ahead.

Who is Travon Walker? Meet the NFL Draft's fastest-rising prospect who surged into No. 1 overall pick discussion

Travon Walker made a one-year rise from Georgia starter to potential No. 1 pick.

Will the Steelers take a quarterback in 2022 NFL Draft? Desmond Ridder, Kenny Pickett top options

The Steelers have drafted a QB in the first round three times in the Super Bowl era. Will 2022 mark the fourth time? SN takes a closer look.

Garrett Wilson vs. Chris Olave: Which Ohio State wide receiver is a better NFL bet?

Ohio State's Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave are surefire first-round picks, but which Buckeyes receiver is the better NFL bet?

Packers draft picks: Ranking 5 best combinations for Green Bay's two Round 1 selections

Green Bay hasn't drafted a receiver in the first round since 2002. Will the Packers double down and take two in 2022?

LeBron James' Lakers vs. Michael Jordan's Wizards: Fact, fiction in latest GOAT debate

Which team was better? Or worse? The Sporting News sorts out yet another facet of the MJ vs. LeBron debate.

Matthew Stafford's Lions timeline: How Rams QB escaped Detroit in trade to reach Super Bowl one year later

Matthew Stafford spent 12 seasons in Detroit, where he left the franchise with a two-sided respect. Now, he's in the Super Bowl after just one year with the Rams.

Why didn't Joe Burrow start at Ohio State? Revisiting his transfer to LSU

Why didn't Joe Burrow start at Ohio State? SN looks at the path that led Burrow to LSU, and the reason why Burrow still claims both schools.

WRs for Super Bowl MVP

Super Bowl 56 features four receivers who are legitimate threats to win the Super Bowl MVP award. SN breaks down those cases for each.

SB rosters by college

LSU and Florida are tied with the most players in Super Bowl 56. Here is a complete breakdown of the Rams and Bengals rosters by college.

Bender: Greatest playoff game ever?

Was the Bills-Chiefs overtime thriller the best playoff game in NFL history? SN compares it to the classics.

Ranking the 27 modern-era quarterbacks in Pro Football Hall of Fame

As Peyton Manning enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame, we wonder where he ranks among QBs who are already enshrined. We're sure you will completely agree with our ranking of all 26 modern-era passers.

CP3, Suns lament missed opportunities in Game 5

The Suns will now head to LA for an opportunity to close out the series in Game 6 after falling short on their home floor.

The USFL is back

The 1980s upstart league is back, and we'd like to see the return of these eight nostalgic franchises.

Will Aaron Rodgers leave the Packers?

What will the Packers and Aaron Rodgers do after June 1? That's the big question heading into the summer.

NFL Week 1 schedule

The NFL teased its Week 1 schedule, and there are several intriguing matchups to start the season, including the Thursday Night Football opener between the Cowboys and Buccaneers.

Ranking the 17th game for each NFL team in 2021

What are the best matchups for the 17th game that the NFL added to the schedule in 2021?

NFL Draft winners & losers after the first two nights

Sporting News breaks down the biggest winners and losers from the 2021 NFL Draft. Which teams got it right? Which ones got it wrong?

Top 10 QB prospects

Sam Howell and Spencer Rattler lead the next wave of quarterbacks for the 2022 NFL Draft, but some other prospects could emerge by next April.

NFL picks by college

Here's a look at the 2021 NFL Draft picks by college after Round 1.

NFL Draft winners & losers after the first night

Sporting News breaks down the biggest winners and losers from Night 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft. Which teams got it right? Which ones got it wrong?

Players who can win first Super Bowl ring in 2021, ranked

Here's a look at nine players in Super Bowl 55 who can win their first Super Bowl ring, including former Steelers Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell.

Week 14 CFB picks against the spread

Sporting News gives its picks for Week 14, including the matchup between surprise teams Liberty and Coastal Carolina.

BYU's best intentions with committee in mind

BYU beefed up its schedule by scheduling Coastal Carolina on Saturday. Could that influence the CFP to move the Cougars up?

Second College Football Playoff rankings released

The College Football Playoff released the second set of rankings Tuesday. Sporting News breaks down the rankings.

UC's chances to make the Playoff

Cincinnati stayed at No. 7 in the College Football Playoff rankings, but the Bearcats' Playoff hopes are better than you think.

Tom Herman's hot seat, Urban Meyer's candidacy fuel Texas rumors

Sporting News looks at Tom Herman, Texas, and the likelihood that Urban Meyer could emerge as a candidate for the job in 2021.

Trevor Lawrence tests positive for COVID-19

The school confirmed the test Thursday night.

MLB should build on fantastic playoff schedule

The MLB playoffs have an opportunity to pull in casual fans with a loaded first-round schedule.

XFL power rankings

Houston stayed unbeaten, but there is some movement in the middle of our XFL power rankings heading into Week 5.

Hurts' NFL Combine performance was that of a pro QB

Jalen Hurts flashed at the NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday. In which round will the QB land in the 2020 NFL Draft?

XFL power rankings Week 3

There are only two unbeaten teams in the XFL. Which team is the better bet right now: D.C. or Houston?

XFL power rankings - Week 2

Who has the best team in the XFL after Week 1? Sporting News has the power rankings heading into the second week.

XFL takeaways from Week 1

Vince McMahon's reanimated football league didn't resemble the same cheap, salacious spectacle like in 2001. The XFL 2.0 just looked a lot like football, and that bodes well for the rest of the inaugural season.

National Signing Day: 11 weird stories from college football's top recruits

National Signing Day is not without its weird moments. Here are some that have stood out over the last 10-plus years:

Three things we learned from LSU's National Championship win

LSU won the College Football Playoff championship in impressive fashion. What we learned from the dominant win over Clemson:

10 biggest Heisman misses of all time

Throughout the years, there have been several instances where we’re still not quite sure the Heisman Trophy voters got it right. Who should’ve won the award instead?

The best high school football player you ever saw: Sporting News makes its picks

Who was the best high school football player you ever saw? Sporting News staff give their insights, including on a player who was chosen No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft.

Mack Brown recalls Texas-USC Rose Bowl, hopes we'll see another masterpiece

Will we ever see a masterpiece like the 2006 Rose Bowl between USC and Texas? Mack Brown shares his thoughts with Sporting News.

Kevin Durant's clutch shot brings familiar Finals feeling to LeBron James and the Cavs

Kevin Durant made the same shot in (nearly) the same spot for the Warriors in Game 3. That puts Golden State one step away from another championship.

Kevin Durant's clutch shot brings familiar Finals feeling to LeBron James and the Cavaliers

Kevin Durant made the same shot in (nearly) the same spot for the Warriors in Game 3. That puts Golden State one step away from another championship.

Archie Manning humbled by World War II Museum, American Spirit Medallion honour

The NFL's New Orleans Saints drafted Archie Manning with the No. 1 overall pick in the 1971 NFL Draft, and 47 years later, his impact on the community remains as strong as ever.

Michigan football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Michigan enters a pivotal fourth year under coach Jim Harbaugh, and the schedule won't be easy. How much help would Shea Patterson offer?

Stanford football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Bryce Love is back at Stanford. Will he lead the Cardinal back to the Pac-12 championship game in 2018?

Washington football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Washington's standards have changed under Chris Petersen, but Jake Browning should have the Huskies in the hunt for the Pac-12 title and perhaps more in 2018.

Miami football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Mark Richt led Miami to 10 wins and to the ACC championship game in 2017. What's next for 'The U?'

UCF football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

How much more noise can UCF make after finishing undefeated in 2017? Sporting News previews the No. 21 team in our way-too-early Top 25.

UCLA football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Chip Kelly is back in college football. So how long until the UCLA Bruins are in the hunt for a Pac-12 championship? Here's an early preview for their 2018 season.

Michigan State football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Michigan State's Mark Dantonio leads the Spartans into another heated Big Ten East race. The program has the pieces to make some noise, including QB Brian Lewerke.

Notre Dame football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Notre Dame has another quarterback battle heading into Brian Kelly's ninth season with the program. Here is a preview of the Irish.

Memphis football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Memphis is ranked 24th heading into 2018. The quarterback battle adds to the intrigue for Mike Norvell and the Tigers.

Wisconsin football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Wisconsin is coming off its best season in history, and its second straight trip to the Big Ten title game. Can Paul Chryst lead the Badgers to the next step in Year 4?

Penn State schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Trace McSorley is back to lead a high-flying Penn State offense in 2018. Will that help the Nittany Lions take the next step to the College Football Playoff?

Tennessee coaching search timeline: A series of wild events from Butch Jones to Jeremy Pruitt

How bad has the Tennessee coaching search spiraled out of control? Here is a closer look at the bungled coaching search from top to bottom.

Tennessee's Greg Schiano debacle magnifies dysfunction, discord in program

Tennessee's coaching search took a series of bizarre turns Sunday, and it ended with a disaster involving Greg Schiano. So what comes next?

Top 20 most shocking first-round NCAA Tournament upsets

Sporting News ranked the 55 greatest first-round upsets of the expanded bracket era. Here's a look at the Top 20.

March Madness bracket: Track automatic 2018 NCAA Tournament bids here

Track the 32 automatic bids for the 2018 NCAA Tournament here.

Michigan QB competition: Sizing up Shea Patterson, Brandon Peters, Dylan McCaffrey

Michigan's quarterback competition will help define Jim Harbaugh's fourth year in Ann Arbor. Sporting News breaks down the competition and what to expect this spring.

Michigan needed Jim Harbaugh's offensive staff shake-up, but how will it work?

How will all the shake-ups on Michigan's offense fit in 2018? It's the key to taking some heat off fourth-year coach Jim Harbaugh.

Big-time programs left with 'to play or not to play' question as FBI probe comes to light

Will schools choose to play the players mentioned in a Yahoo! Sports report? That's the big question as Selection Sunday nears.

Ranking Louisville, other vacated Final Fours NCAA says never happened

Louisville had two Final Four appearances vacated under Rick Pitino. At least the Cards have company when it comes to tourney runs that 'never happened.'

NCAA misses mark on Notre Dame, proves again vacating wins is stupid

Vacating wins doesn't work, and the NCAA proved that once again with Notre Dame.

Nebraska football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

Scott Frost is back at Nebraska, and it will be interesting to see how the Huskers manage heightened expectations in 2018.

Purdue panic? Coach Matt Painter says Boilermakers better despite heart-breaking losses

Purdue can learn from back-to-back losses in Big Ten play, but the question still stands for Matt Painter and a balanced team heading into March.

Miles Bridges buzzer-beater gives Michigan State a moment to build on

Miles Bridges' buzzer-beater encapsulated all the emotions at Michigan State. It's something the Spartans can build on moving forward.

Give Michigan, Jim Harbaugh one more year before freaking out about program

Michigan did not have a high-profile class on National Signing Day, but it's OK to wait one more year before a full-fledged freakout on Jim Harbaugh.

National Signing Day 2018: One big thing to watch from top 10 classes

Sporting News breaks down the top 10 classes from the college football recruiting cycle — and one big thing to watch from each.

National Signing Day 2018: Where top 10 recruits committed

A look at the top remaining recruits heading into National Signing Day on Feb. 7. Where will the remaining five-star recruits go to school?

National Signing Day 2018: Playoff powerhouses expose lack of future parity

The rich got richer on National Signing Day, so who is going to catch the five major powers in the FBS in 2018?

National Signing Day 2018: Georgia and Ohio State's battle for No. 1 just one of several storylines

National Signing Day is Wednesday. Here are five things to watch, starting with the battle for No. 1 between Ohio State and Georgia.

Michigan State students voice frustration at John Engler's appointment as interim president

The appointment of John Engler by Michigan State's board of trustees added another layer of controversy to discontent in the university.

With Chris Holtmann, surprise Buckeyes intent on winning the hard way

Ohio State's Chris Holtmann has engineered an impressive one-year turnaround with the men's basketball team. How contagious will that winning be for the Buckeyes in March?

Judge Archie Miller, Chris Holtmann when Indiana-Ohio State rivalry really heats up

It's early to make a call about the first-year coaches leading the Hoosiers and Buckeyes, but the two men should make the rivalry between Indiana and Ohio State good again for years to come.

Meet the St. Browns: 'HBO Real Sports' football profile isn't just LaVar Ball spinoff

'HBO Real Sports' chronicles the three star receivers of the St. Brown family, all of whom could fulfill NFL dreams.

Michigan State's lack of true leadership failed victims of Larry Nassar scandal

Michigan State's lack of leadership enabled Larry Nassar and failed victims of the sexual assault scandal. True leadership will be the key to the healing process. So who will step up?

Group of 5 early conference primer: Biggest games, New Year's Day Six busters and one big prediction

UCF went undefeated in 2017. Which Group of 5 schools will do it this year? A look at the biggest games and names from the Group of 5 for 2018.

Five ways this Patriots-Jaguars matchup mirrors 1996 AFC championship

There are some interesting comparisons from this year's AFC championship to the one the Patriots and Jaguars played in 1996. Bill Belichick and Tom Coughlin are at the front again.

2018 Pac-12 early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

An early look at the Pac-12 heading into 2018; will Bryce Love be able to lead a Heisman run while carrying Stanford to a College Football Playoff berth?

2018 Big Ten early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

An early look at the Big Ten heading into 2018. Scott Frost and Jim Harbaugh stay in the headlines, but who's best bet to take down Ohio State?

NFL Draft deadline winners and losers: It's Clemson, then everyone else

Who were the biggest winners and losers from the NFL Draft's deadline?

2018 ACC early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

An early look at the ACC heading into 2018. Will anybody stop Clemson in its bid for a fourth straight conference title?

Ranking the 2017-18 college football coaching hires

Sporting News ranked the college football coaching hires. Did Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher or Nebraska's Scott Frost land the top spot?

'Whoa, Nellie!' Relive Keith Jackson's greatest college football calls

Keith Jackson was the definitive voice of college football for an entire generation. Here are some of his greatest calls, from Alabama's goal-line stand to Vince Young's mad dash to the pylon.

Alabama, Ohio State lead nine biggest quarterback battles for 2018 season

Tua Tagovailoa or Jalen Hurts? And which Ohio State quarterback wins the three-way competition? Don't forget about Kelly Bryant and Trevor Lawrence at Clemson. SN looks at QB battles for 2018.

Who wants Bama now? Looking for a true challenger for Tide in 2018

Who wants Alabama now? Sporting News sizes up the landscape in 2018 looking for a true contender to the Crimson Tide's throne.

18 early questions for 2018 college football season

The 2017 season is in the books, but Sporting News already has 18 questions for 2018.

Ranking college football's best September games for 2018

Here is a way-too-early look at some of the best September games on the 2018-19 college football schedule.

Georgia could join this list of teams that clinched national title in home state

Georgia would be the 15th team to win a national championship in its home state if it beats Alabama in Atlanta. What were the others?

Alabama vs. Georgia: Five numbers that will decide College Football Playoff championship

Georgia and Alabama are similar teams; here are the numbers that will make the difference in the College Football Playoff championship.

UCF's national title claims won't move Group of 5 any closer to Playoff

UCF won't move any closer to a College Football Playoff spot with its claims for an eight-team expansion, but we have a few solutions for the Group of 5.

Scott Frost, 20 years after leading Nebraska to title, returns to lead Huskers once again

Scott Frost begins his new job at Nebraska full time 20 years to the day he led the Huskers to their last national championship under Tom Osborne.

Jim Harbaugh must fix Michigan offense for pivotal 2018 after Outback Bowl meltdown

Michigan's offense hit a full-fledged meltdown in the Outback Bowl, and there are no easy fixes heading into a pivotal fourth season.

Big Ten falls short of perfection, but flexes muscle for 2018 playoff discussion

The Big Ten fell just short of bowl perfection with Michigan's loss. But the conference's performance as a whole will go a long way in the 2018 College Football Playoff discussion.

Mark Richt loses cool, Miami misses chance in hard-learned Orange Bowl lesson

Miami lost its third straight game of the season in the Orange Bowl, and it will be interesting to see what Mark Richt and the Hurricanes learn from that in 2018.

Livid Mark Richt apologizes for losing cool after controversial no-call in Orange Bowl

Miami's Mark Richt bumped an official during the Orange Bowl but was not ejected. See what made him so angry.

Penn State again is the best eight-team playoff prop in four-team landscape

Penn State won the Fiesta Bowl in impressive fashion, and the Nittany Lions are the kind of team that props up the call for an eight-team playoff.

Sam Darnold's Cotton Bowl flop underlines concerns for uncertain NFL future

Sam Darnold's turnovers surfaced against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, and that's a problem that needs to be fixed before he moves on to the NFL.

Ohio State's Denzel Ward pushes bowl-skipping debate to New Year's Day Six

Ohio State's Denzel Ward sat out the Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday, which pushes the trend of skipping bowls to the next level.

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan thrilled to have 'last one standing' in UCF

Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan is thrilled to have the last unbeaten team in UCF face off against Auburn.

How to beat Bama? These QBs show blueprint for Clemson's Kelly Bryant

How do you solve Alabama's defense? These 12 quarterbacks beat Nick Saban-led Bama since 2010. This is how they did it.

Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma lead college football consensus All-Americans

The 2017 consensus All-America team, led by Sporting News Player of the Year Baker Mayfield, was released on Thursday. See who made the team.

Shea Patterson makes perfect sense for Michigan, Jim Harbaugh

Shea Patterson will transfer to Michigan. Here's why that makes perfect sense in 2018.

WATCH: Hilarious Heisman campaign ads for Baker Mayfield, Lamar Jackson, Bryce Love

Watch these hilarious Heisman Trophy campaign ads for contenders Baker Mayfield, Bryce Love and Lamar Jackson.

Phillip Fulmer, Jeremy Pruitt and common sense save Tennessee's future, for now

Common sense finally won out when Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer hired Jeremy Pruitt to be the program's next head coach.

Virginia's Micah Kiser future extends way past football, and it's just as exciting

Micah Kiser is more than ready to make an impact long after his playing days are over. The Campbell Trophy winner should succeed, too.

Ohio State vs. USC: Date, time, TV, predictions for Cotton Bowl Classic

Ohio State meets USC in the Cotton Bowl Classic on Dec. 29. Get Sporting News prediction for the Big Ten-Pac-12 showdown here.

​Wisconsin vs. Miami: Date, time, TV, predictions for Orange Bowl

Wisconsin meets Miami in the Orange Bowl as part of the New Year's Day Six. Get Sporting News prediction for the big game at Hard Rock Stadium.

Nine Oregon coaching candidates to replace Willie Taggart

Who are the best candidates to replace Willie Taggart at Oregon? Keep these coaches in mind.

Texas A&M gives both Jimbo Fisher, FSU fresh starts for 2018

Jimbo Fisher and Florida State both needed a fresh start. Fisher's leaving for Texas A&M should work out for all parties in 2018.

Willie Taggart's track record shows he'll be a hit at Florida State

Florida State's Willie Taggart will be a hit at Florida State if he does the two things he's done at every single stop.

Big Ten, Ohio State can prevent future playoff snubs with big bowl season

Ohio State and the Big Ten can prevent another playoff snub with a lights-out bowl season heading into 2018.

New Year's Day Six bowls: Dates, time, TV for biggest matchups

Here's a look at all the New Year's Day Six matchups on the road to the College Football Playoff championship game in Atlanta.

Tennessee, hire Les Miles and end this coach search debacle once and for all

Tennessee can end this excruciating search by hiring Les Miles. Just do it, and get this over with.

Nebraska finally gets to the points with Scott Frost

What will Nebraska get with Scott Frost? A high-flying offense that scores a bunch of points. That's huge for the Huskers' future in the Big Ten.

How far can Lane Kiffin take C-USA champion FAU in 2018?

Lane Kiffin completed a banner first season by leading FAU to the C-USA championship. How far will the Lane Train go in 2018?

Seven Nebraska coaching candidates to replace Mike Riley

Here are seven coaching replacements for the Huskers, and it all starts with former quarterback Scott Frost.

Nine Arkansas coaching candidates to replace Bret Bielema

Arkansas parted ways with Bret Bielema. Here are nine possible replacements for the Razorbacks, with a big name at the top.

College football TV schedule: Game times, what's at stake for conference championships

A quick look at conference championship weekend and what's at stake heading into the final week before the College Football Playoff pairings are released.

Seven Texas A&M coaching candidates to replace Kevin Sumlin

Kevin Sumlin's tenure at Texas A&M is over. Here are some coach candidates the Aggies may consider to replace him.

Bravo, Bruins: Chip Kelly gives UCLA a refreshing big-time hire

UCLA hired Chip Kelly, a home-run hire that should have the Bruins back in contention in the Pac-12 soon.

Unbeaten UCF brings amazing game, but same questions hinder playoff hopes

UCF likely won't make the College Football Playoff even if it goes undefeated, and there is no easy solution to that problem unless it expands.

How Miami's loss to Pitt impacts College Football Playoff picture

Miami lost to Pitt on Friday, another wrinkle in the College Football Playoff race. Here's how that impacts the race heading into the ACC championship.

Path to College Football Playoff for contenders, and who they should root for

A dozen teams still have realistic College Football Playoff hopes. Here is the breakdown for how those teams get in -- and who they should be rooting for the last two weeks.

Nine UCLA coaching candidates to replace Jim Mora

UCLA parted ways with Jim Mora on Sunday. Here are nine possible replacements for the Bruins, with a big name at the top.

Baker Mayfield's Kansas antics are harmless, but he should practice discretion

Baker Mayfield's antics at Kansas were harmless, but viewer discretion is advised as the Sooners continue their College Football Playoff push.

Wisconsin has a QB it can trust in Alex Hornibrook, but Michigan still looking

Alex Hornibrook made the clutch plays against Michigan, whose quarterback situation took yet another hit on Saturday.

College football Week 12 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Week 12 features just one matchup between ranked teams (Michigan at Wisconsin). The top two schools are tuning up for their respective rivalry week games. We get you ready for that and more in the Week 12 primer.

Florida, Tennessee need big-name coaches now, or SEC won't change at all

Florida and Tennessee need to hire the big-name coach more than ever, and Chip Kelly and Florida State's Jimbo Fisher are the names worth selling out for.

Two-loss Ohio State, fresh off throttling Spartans, keeps playoff talk alive

The Buckeyes have two bad losses, but they could have even more big wins. That's the key to keeping their playoff hopes alive.

Angry Bender: Stop complaining about Notre Dame's schedule

Angry Bender looks at the idea of that Notre Dame's schedule isn't enough to get in the College Football Playoff.

Ageless Frank Solich still building at Ohio, and this looks like his 'special team'

Ohio keeps building under veteran coach Frank Solich, and this team could be the one that wins the program's first championship since 1968.

Big Ten East too good for its own good, and that's a problem

Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan State and Michigan all have two losses. Here's why the Big Ten is too good for its own good.

How Ohio State recovers from disaster at Iowa is worth watching in muddled Big Ten

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer must lead the Buckeyes after a disastrous loss at Iowa. It's worth watching the next three weeks.

OK Miami, we see 'U' look ready for Notre Dame — and maybe Clemson

Miami eliminated some doubts with a statement victory against Virginia Tech. Now, the Hurricanes get the big stage against Notre Dame

How Ohio State, Penn State losses wreck Big Ten's College Football Playoff outlook

Ohio State lost to Iowa and Penn State lost to Michigan State. Here is how that wrecks the Big Ten playoff picture.

Ohio State's Nick Bosa ejected for targeting against Iowa

Ohio State's Nick Bosa was ejected for targeting in the first half against Iowa on Saturday.

SN exclusive: Khalil Tate bringing Rich Rod's vision back to life at Arizona

Khalil Tate's star is rising fast at Arizona, and that means more long-term success for the Wildcats under Rich Rodriguez.

Michigan finds QB in Brandon Peters — here's why that matters in November

Michigan finally found a quarterback for the stretch run in Brandon Peters, and that will throw a wrench in Big Ten race down the stretch.