Explaining J.J. McCarthy's meteoric rise up NFL Draft boards

J.J. McCarthy has rocketed up 2024 NFL Draft boards. SN's Bill Bender asks draft analysts Mel Kiper Jr. and Daniel Jeremiah why the Michigan QB is suddenly viewed as a top-five commodity.

8 safest picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, from Marvin Harrison Jr. to Brock Bowers

The safest picks in the NFL Draft don't always go at the top. SN's Bill Bencer breaks down the eight players who are as close to "sure things" as possible in 2024.

Michigan to give first look at post-Harbaugh, McCarthy era at spring game

Michigan has had closed practices all spring, so media and fans will get their first glimpse at the new-look defending national champions.

Michigan-only NFL mock draft 2024: Projecting where J.J. McCarthy & more Wolverines will be drafted

Michigan was the king of college football last year, so it only makes sense it will reign supreme at the 2024 NFL Draft. Bill Bender projects where Michigan's key contributors, including J.J. McCarthy, Blake Corum, and Roman Wilson, will be drafted.

Big 12 QB rankings: League gets jolt with influx of top Pac-12 quarterbacks

The top three in our rankings are from the Pac-12's 'Corner Four' schools.

Big Ten QB rankings: New faces will take over expanded 18-team league

Of the top six projected QBs in the Big Ten, only one has more than one start at his current school.

Ohio State QB competition not settled at spring game, but it appears there is a leader

Ohio State coach Ryan Day wasn't ready to name a starting quarterback Saturday, but the competition appears to be down to Will Howard vs. Devin Brown.

Jalen Milroe to get first taste of Kalen DeBoer's offense at Alabama spring game

Kalen DeBoer's offense made Michael Penix a star at Washington. Now, Jalen Milroe will get his chance to operate in it.

Ohio State spring game to showcase star transfers, QB race on Saturday

The spring game will offer a chance look at transfers Will Howard, Caleb Downs and Quinshon Judkins, the offense under new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and a talented freshman class. 

SEC quarterback rankings for 2024: Texas, Georgia, Alabama lead the way

Two quarterbacks who led their team to the College Football Playoff return, plus a third who directed an undefeated SEC season.

Winners and losers from UConn's romp to a second straight national title

The Huskies (37-3) are the first back-to-back national champion since 2006-07, and the program now has six national championships. The Boilermakers (34-5) fell short in their first Final Four run since 1980. 

How Dawn Staley and South Carolina shut down Caitlin Clark

Staley led the Gamecocks to their third national championship with some expected coaching moves – and some others that worked out. 

Why Caitlin Clark doesn't need title to enter GOAT debate

The Iowa superstar fell just short of a title for the second consecutive season. But as she heads to the WNBA, she unquestionably should be considered alongside the best to play women's college basketball.

Lisa Leslie believes Caitlin Clark '100 percent' should be on Team USA

Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark is on the 14-player training camp roster for the Team USA women's basketball team. Only 12 will compete in the Paris Olympics in late July.

Against the spread pick for UConn-Purdue national title game

Who will win the national championship matchup between UConn and Purdue?

Caitlin Clark's last college game offers another chance to enjoy the experience

Clark does not believe fans will remember the point total. She hopes the next generation remembers those moments when she signed autographs alongside teammates before and after games.  

Caitlin Clark, Zach Edey have chance to finally bring a title back to the Big Ten

The Big Ten has been waiting for a men's basketball championship since 2000. The women's drought is one year longer. Zach Edey and Caitlin Clark have a chance to end the waiting.

Iowa's classic 71-69 win over UConn comes with controversy and excellence

A game that should be celebrated ended in controversy, one that took away from an instant classic.

Against the spread prediction of Iowa vs. South Carolina championship game

A rematch of last year's classic Iowa upset of South Carolina is on tap for Sunday afternoon.

UConn an underdog? Huskies in unfamiliar role in 2024 Women's Final Four

UConn is the dominant program in women's basketball, but they enter the Final Four as an underdog to Iowa and South Carolina.

Against the spread picks for UConn-Iowa, South Carolina-NC State women's Final Four

The Women's Final Four is set. Will South Carolina and Iowa play for a national title?

Caitlin Clark's logo 3 show KOs LSU and lands Iowa back in the Final Four

On her way to 41 points, there was nothing LSU could do about Clark. And everybody could see that. 

NC State scripting a Cinderella sequel to Jim Valvano's 1983 title run

NC State beat Duke in the South Region final, which continued a modern-day Jim Valvano-like Cinderella story for the present-day generation. Yes, that word still stands.

Against the spread picks for UConn-Alabama, Purdue-NC State in the Final Four

Which two teams will advance to Monday's national championship game? A closer look.

Against the spread picks for all four women's Elite Eight matchups

Expert picks for the Women's Elite Eight matchups. Will a No. 3 seed upset a No. 1?

Iowa vs. LSU odds, lines, predictions for 2024 Elite Eight women's matchup 

There will be a rematch of last season's national title game with a Final Four berth on the line Monday night when Caitlin Clark and Iowa face Angel Reese and LSU in Albany.

Against the spread predictions for all four Elite Eight games

The Sweet 16 finally saw a No. 1 and No. 2 go down. Will there be more upsets one step from the Final Four?

Predictions for all eight of the women's NCAA Sweet 16 matchups

Picks for the Women's Sweet 16 matchups, including the UCLA-LSU thriller.

UConn, San Diego State set for rare national championship rematch in NCAAs

UConn-San Diego State marks the fourth rematch of the previous year's national championship game in the NCAA tournament.

Against the spread picks for all eight men's Sweet 16 games

Will the Big East domination continue in the Sweet 16? SN gives its pick for the third round of March Madness.

The ACC makes a Sweet statement with four teams still rolling in NCAAs

The ACC projected to have two teams reach the Sweet 16 prior to the tournament, but upstarts Clemson and NC State will be joining Duke and North Carolina in the regional semifinals next weekend.

Against the spread picks for all eight NCAA Tournament games on Sunday

Yale, James Madison and Grand Canyon will try to make the Sweet 16 on Sunday. Which one did we pick?

Against the spread picks for all 8 of Saturday's NCAA Tournament games

Four double-digit seeds will be looking to make the Sweet 16 on Saturday.

Greg Sankey feeling some NCAA tourney karma after SEC slow out of the gate

The SEC commissioner talked about changing the format of the NCAA tournament to have more power teams and fewer automatic qualifiers. Then two of his best teams lost to Oakland and Yale.

Picks against the spread for all 16 of Friday's NCAA men's tournament games

More than 12 hours of March Madness is on tap for Day 2 of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Here is a complete guide to betting on all 16 games Friday, including out our expert picks against the spread.

Inside Matt Painter and Purdue's record in March Madness

Here's a closer look at Purdue's NCAA Tournament history under Matt Painter.

Lisa Leslie says she's 'passing the torch' in State Farm ad with Caitlin Clark

Lisa Leslie is the voice behind the "Covering Greatness" ad featuring Caitlin Clark.

Which No. 10 seeds are most dangerous? Breaking down the matchups

There are two First Four matchups in Dayton, but the upsets may come in the other regions.

In the 6-11 matchups in the first round, one stands out as a true coin flip

Don’t be surprised if the 6-11 matchups in the 2024 Men’s Basketball Tournament are the most-popular double-digit upset picks in brackets this year. 

Which No. 12 seed is in the best position to pull off an upset in the first round?

Everybody loves to pick a 5-12 upset on their bracket, and the 2024 NCAA Tournament presents multiple opportunities to make that happen.

Which team has the best chance to be the lucky No. 13 seed and pull off an upset?

The four No. 13 seeds in this year's tournament are intriguing options, but three of those teams are double-digit underdogs heading into first-round action.

March Madness bracket busters 2024: The best sleeper picks, upset predictions for NCAA Tournament

James Madison and McNeese are among the teams that could bust your 2024 March Madness bracket. Who else is worth watching?

Bill Bender's expert bracket for 2024 NCAA Tournament

If there has been a team built to repeat like Florida did in 2006-07, then it’s this UConn team. 

Picks against the spread for all 16 NCAA Tourney games for Thursday, March 21

The madness truly begins with 16 tip-offs on Thursday, with four games having a spread of two games or less.

Dawn Staley named Sporting News Women's College Basketball Coach of the Year

Dawn Staley enters the tournament on the verge of entering her South Carolina joining other legendary undefeated teams.

Caitlin Clark named Sporting News Women's College Basketball Player of the Year

The scoring, the passing, the records, the cross-over appeal. Add it all up, and Iowa's Caitlin Clark is an easy choice for SN's Player of the Year.

How do March Madness squares work? Here are rules and tips for alternative grid NCAA bracket game

Is your bracket busted? March Madness squares are a unique alternative game to follow NCAA Tournament games and win some money along the way. Here's a guide to the rules, tips and a printable squares grid. 

March Madness bracket tracker: Updated automatic bids for 2024 NCAA Tournament

Keep track of every automatic bid to the 2024 March Madness bracket, updated with results from men's basketball conference championships.

Final Selection Sunday bracket projection: Bid thieves NC State, Oregon heighten tension

After Saturday, anything is possible. UConn likely will be the No. 1 overall seed.

Projecting the Women's bracket: South Carolina, Iowa remain top two seeds

South Carolina (32-0) will be the No. 1 overall seed under coach Dawn Staley. Iowa – led by Caitlin Clark – will also be a No. 1 seed.

Latest projections for NCAA Tournament as Selection Sunday approaches

There is still plenty of jockeying for the final at-large bids as Selection Sunday approaches.

Women's March Madness bracket tracker: Updated list of automatic bids to 2024 NCAA Tournament

Keep track of the automatic bids for the 2024 Women's March Madness bracket, updated live with results from conference tournaments.

How to pick your bracket: Deep dive on history of seeds advancing through NCAAs

Thirty-eight of the 76 championship game participants since 1985 have been No. 1 seeds. That means a No. 1 seed has made it to the final game 50 percent of the time. 

The Kentucky conundrum: Will elite offense hide suspect defense in NCAAs?

A defensive statistical trend that dates back to all but one national champion since 2002 might hold the high-scoring Wildcats back in the postseason. 

Latest NCAA bracket projection has some interesting bubble teams to watch

The conference tournaments this week will sort out the final coveted slots in the Field of 68.

Can Villanova play its way off the bubble and into the Big Dance?

Villanova, winners of two of the last seven NCAA Tournaments, is trying to return to earn a bid in coach Kyle Neptune's second season.

Rick Pitino, St. John's face big bubble test vs. Seton Hall in quest for NCAA bid

St. John's (19-12, 11-9) is on a five-game winning streak heading into the Big East tournament, but they are among a crowd of Big East teams on the bubble that includes Seton Hall, Providence and Villanova. 

Nine coaches to keep an eye on as Louisville looks to replace Kenny Payne

Louisville alum Kenny Payne could not get the Cardinals pointed in the right direction. The vacancy will attract an assortment of names, and the opportunity to rebuild in the ACC. 

Women's bracket projections: South Carolina overall No. 1; Iowa jumps to No. 1 line

We will break down the NCAA women's basketball tournament field every day ahead of Selection Sunday. A look at the latest Field of 68.

Can Robbie Avila, Indiana State make NCAA Tournament as an at-large?

The Sycamores and their charismatic star are squarely on the bubble as they await Selection Sunday.

Latest bracket projections: Tennessee on the No. 1 line, St. John's back in field

The race for the No. 1 overall seed in the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament is compelling. UConn, Purdue and Houston all have a case for that spot.

Latest bracket projections: Iowa on the No. 1 line, scramble for final No. 1 seed

The race for the No. 1 overall seed in the 2024 NCAA women's basketball tournament is a foregone conclusion, but whether Iowa can get on the No. 1 line is up for debate.

The many nicknames of Indiana State's Robbie Avila, ranked from Cream Abdul-Jabbar to Larry Nerd

How Dartmouth basketball could shape revenue sharing debate in NCAA

The Dartmouth men's basketball team formed the first union in NCAA sports on Tuesday – a decision the Big Green confirmed with a 13-2 vote that marks the next momentous shift in college athletics.

NCAA expected to approve coach-to-player helmet communication for 2024

Coaches you used helmet communication in bowl games generally approved, but what they really liked was having sideline tablets available.

Women's bracket projections: Caitlin Clark, Iowa fight to get back on No. 1 line

The final weekend of the regular season will see some jockeying for position near the top of the women's bracket.

March Madness bracket predictions 3.0: UConn No. 1 overall; St. John's joins bubble

The race for the fourth No. 1 seed now includes multiple SEC teams.

Projecting the starting QB for all 32 NFL teams in 2024

The quarterback carousel figures to be in full swing this offseason, with several high-profile rookies and big-name veterans taking over for new teams. SN's Bill Bender projects who's going where and what the starting QB landscape will look like in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Expanding the CFP to 14 before seeing a 12-team format is a mistake

The fact the 14-team idea is being floated out there publicly confirms that the long-awaited 12-team playoff may only last two years.

Ohio State climbs in updated way-too-early college football Top 25 for 2024

Sporting News published its Top 25 for 2024 on Jan. 9. Since then, four of the top 11 teams listed have changed head coaches.

Women's March Madness bracket projection for Field of 68 for 2024 NCAAs

Will South Carolina and Iowa have an epic rematch in the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament? 

Bracket projection 2.0: Will Gonzaga, Florida Atlantic fall inside the cut line?

NCAA staple Gonzaga and 2023 Final Four entrant Florida Atlantic are on the right side of the bubble for now.

Who will be the next Ohio State basketball coach? Nine names to keep an eye on

This still is an attractive job with the right coach. The Buckeyes won five Big Ten championships from 2006-12.

March Madness bracket predictions: There's a battle for the fourth No. 1 seed

North Carolina and Arizona are fighting for the last No. 1 seed in the 2024 NCAA men's basketball tournament. 

How many Super Bowls has Patrick Mahomes won? Chiefs QB moving up the all-time list

Patrick Mahomes has already accomplished a lot in his younger career, and he's quickly moving up the all-time list of most Super Bowl wins for a QB.

Super Bowl 2024 winners and losers: Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid confirm Chiefs are in their dynasty era

The Chiefs are officially a dynasty. Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid all cemented their legacies with a third Super Bowl title in five years while Kyle Shanahan's 49ers wilted on the big stage again.

Sporting News panel reveals where Patrick Mahomes ranks among all-time QBs

Patrick Mahomes latest Super Bowl heroics have him among the all-time greats of the game.

Where Chiefs fit in NFL dynasty rankings with another Super Bowl win

The Chiefs enter "dynasty" territory with a third Super Bowl win in the past five years. SN's Bill Bender looks at where the Chiefs' run ranks among the best stretches in NFL history.

How do Super Bowl squares work? Here are rules, best numbers & tips to win your 2024 grid

How good was Joe Montana? Don't leave 'Joe Cool' out of the GOAT debate

Patrick Mahomes vs. Tom Brady is a hot topic in NFL circles, but another QB with ties to both of this year's Super Bowl teams shouldn't be left out of the GOAT debate. SN's Bill Bender breaks down the greatness of Joe Montana.

Revisiting Broncos' Super Bowls with Mike Shanahan & Ed McCaffrey as sons prepare for Super Bowl 58

Kyle Shanahan and Christian McCaffrey are preparing for Super Bowl 58, much like their dads did more than 25 years ago. SN's Bill Bender breaks down the family connection between these coaches and players.

Can Travis Kelce make history as the first tight end to win Super Bowl MVP?

It's been the "Year of Kelce," but can the Chiefs' star make history as the first tight end to win Super Bowl MVP? SN's Bill Bender breaks down his odds.

M&M's Super Bowl commercial 2024: Inside the 'Almost Champions' ad with Dan Marino, Terrell Owens, Bruce Smith

Ranking UCLA's best candidates to replace Chip Kelly from P.J. Fleck to Eric Bieniemy

What kind of candidates will the UCLA job attract? That is an interesting question.

In Our Football Era: How Taylor Swift changed my father-daughter NFL experience

Taylor Swift has taken over the NFL, and while some complain about her oversized presence at Chiefs games, others, like SN's Bill Bender and his daughter, can't get enough of the pop star.

Super Bowl rosters by college: SEC, Big Ten lead the way for Chiefs, 49ers

Oklahoma has the most players in the Super Bowl for the second straight season.

Chiefs vs. 49ers Super Bowl 58 prediction

The Chiefs and the 49ers are set to meet in an epic clash in Super Bowl 58. Bill Bender breaks down his pick for the big game.

Ohio State transfer stars discuss NIL, national championship shot

Will Howard, Quinshon Judkins and Caleb Downs are all headed to Ohio State next year, and as a result, the Buckeyes should be in the national title mix.

Ranking a loaded group of Senior Bowl QBs, which include Michael Penix, Bo Nix

This year's quarterback class is more intriguing than usual. Michael Penix and Bo Nix both finished in the top three of the Heisman voting.

Dan Campbell's fourth-down calls ignored the momentum that came with them

Dan Campbell was the reason were so close to their first Super Bowl appearance. You can also argue he's the reason they didn't reach the big game.

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.

Patrick Mahomes vs. Lamar Jackson: Who has the edge?

When Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs meet Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, it will likely be a battle of this year's and last year's MVPs. The Sporting News' Bill Bender breaks down which elite signal-caller has the edge in the fight for AFC supremacy.

Sherrone Moore takes over at Michigan, and he will face challenges in 2024

Michigan is losing a significant number of players to the NFL Draft, including its QB, and rival Ohio State is on the rise.

Picks, predictions for conference championship games

The Sporting News' Bill Bender makes his picks for the conference championship matchups between the Chiefs and Ravens and Lions and 49ers.

Snoop Dogg's 'The Underdoggs' inspires from tales of his youth football league

"The Underdoggs" was inspired by real-life stories from the Snoop Youth Football League, which Snoop Dogg founded in the Los Angeles-area in 2005.

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 replacements: Michigan's list will start with Sherrone Moore, Lance Leipold

The Jim Harbaugh experience at Michigan has come to an end. 

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.

Bills vs. Chiefs playoff history

The Bills and Chiefs are set to meet again in the NFL playoffs on Sunday night. The Sporting News remembers some of the most legendary postseason moments between these two teams.

Football's first family of coaches: Jack, Jim and John Harbaugh set the standard

Here is a closer look at the coaching accomplishments of Jack, Jim and John Harbaugh.

Bill O'Brien's hire at Ohio State is another win that will raise expectations for 2024

Ohio State might be ranked No. 1 in the preseason – and that is going to put that pressure on Ryan Day to deliver a national championship.

Which remaining NFL QB had the best college career? We rank 'em 1 through 8

You can count two Heisman Trophy winners among the remaining eight QBs in the NFL playoffs.

NFL playoff picks, predictions for divisional games: 49ers hold off Packers, Bills finally solve Chiefs in playoffs

In Sporting News' NFL picks and predictions for the divisional round, the 49ers continue to own the Packers, the Bills exorcise their demons, the Ravens snuff out C.J. Stroud and the Texans, and the Lions reach the NFC championship game.

Tracking every FBS coaching change for 2023

Which schools have made coaching changes during and after the 2023 season?

Why CeeDee Lamb and more former Cowboys' wide receivers wear No. 88

CeeDee Lamb is the latest stud wide receiver to wear No. 88 for the Cowboys. The Sporting News explains the significance of being in the "88 Club."

Looking back at legendary playoff moments in the Cowboys-Packers rivalry

The Cowboys and Packers have had some legendary playoff showdowns. The Sporting News looks back at some of the biggest moments in this rivalrLooky, from The Ice Bowl to Dez Bryant's controversial non-catch.

Looking back at Mike McCarthy's coaching career in Green Bay

Mike McCarthy had plenty of success in Green Bay, but as is always the case, things ended badly. Here's revisiting what went wrong during his Packers' tenure.

Five names to watch as Washington searches to replace Kalen DeBoer

Who will be Washington’s next coach? That might hinge on who follows DeBoer to Alabama from his current staff, and what approach the Huskies want to take ahead of the move to  the Big Ten. 

Playoff picks, predictions for wild-card weekend

Six big matchups, highlighted by Dolphins-Chiefs, Packers-Cowboys, and Rams-Lions, are on tap for wild-card weekend. Bill Bender breaks down his picks for each first-round playoff matchup.

Can Kalen DeBoer keep Alabama as a top 5 program after Nick Saban?

To ask DeBoer, 49, to duplicate what Saban accomplished with the Crimson Tide would be nonsense. That said, there is an expectation at Alabama to continue to be a top-five program in the new-look, 16-team SEC that welcomes Texas and Oklahoma in 2024.

Five names to watch as Alabama looks to replace Nick Saban

Alabama coach Nick Saban is retiring after 17 seasons – leaving arguably the largest void in college football coaching history.

Alabama's Nick Saban was one of a kind, and the last of his kind

The expectation was that Saban, 72, would keep going into the 12-team College Football Playoff era. The truth is he didn't need to.

NFL playoff QB power rankings: The best and worst starters in 2024, from Lamar Jackson to Mason Rudolph

Who wins, who loses with Nick Saban's retirement? Breaking down the Bama bombshell

Nick Saban left a standard that will be almost impossible to match for his successor, and the SEC landscape no doubt changes dramatically with his retirement. Here is a look at the winners and losers from Saban's retirement.

Composite 'Way-Too-Early' 2024 top 25 has three SEC teams at the top of the list

Georgia is the unanimous No. 1 pick when looking at early college football rankings for 2024. 

Why Jim Harbaugh should stay at Michigan over heading to the NFL

Jim Harbaugh is being chased by the NFL and could still face penalties from the NCAA, but Bill Bender explains why Harbaugh should remain at Michigan for the time being.

Michigan beat everybody: No one could stop Jim Harbaugh's national title team

Michigan vs. Everybody became the mantra. Michigan beat Everybody in the process.

Way-too-early Top 25: Leagues, CFP are changing in 2024, but familiar names at the top

More than half of next year's Top 25 projects to be from either the SEC or Big Ten.

Blake Corum's lasting legacy at Michigan: It's team over touchdowns

Jim Harbaugh says he's never been around a player who is more about the team than Blake Corum.

Gallaudet's helmet for deaf and hard of hearing players: Inside AT&T's moving 'Sound of Silence' commercial

AT&T developed new football helmet technology to help deaf and hard-of-hearing players communicate with coaches. Division III Gallaudet used it this season with success.

If Jim Harbaugh leaves college football, you're going to miss him when he's gone

If this is it – win or lose – then it is indisputable that college football will miss the Harbaugh experience when it is over.

Rome Odunze could be the game-changer Washington needs vs. Michigan

Odunze – a game-breaking receiver for No. 2 Washington (14-0) – could be the latest receiver to take over the CFP championship game when the Huskies face No. 1 Michigan (14-0).

Is J.J. McCarthy the best Michigan QB of all-time? Jim Harbaugh thinks so

When you look at Michigan's former national championship quarterbacks, all-time statistical leaders, and where McCarthy could fit in at the next level, he has a case to be No. 1.

Comparing Michael Penix Jr. and J.J. McCarthy ahead of CFP championship

From traditional stats, advance stats and NFL futures, the quarterbacks for Washington and Michigan compare favorably to one another.

Michigan vs. Washington: Sporting News experts make their predictions

All seven prognosticators forecast a one-score game.

Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy says Ohio State stole Wolverines signs in 2019

J.J. McCarthy referenced Michigan's biggest rival when discussing the sign-stealing scandal Michigan is involved with this season.

College Football Playoff semifinals send off four-team era the right way

It's difficult to ask for more than what we got out of Michigan-Alabama and Washington-Texas before the playoff field expands next season.

Bowl season winners & losers, from Pac-12 to Pop-Tarts

It's tough to beat an edible mascot, but the football didn't disappoint, either.

Why Michigan will upend Washington in the College Football Playoff championship

The last two undefeated teams will meet for the national championship.

Michigan's ultimate dream one big step closer to reality after OT thriller

It must have felt like a dream for No. 1 Michigan. A California dream, the ultimate blast from the past.

TSN experts make picks for evenly matched College Football Playoff semifinals

The only consensus among TSN experts for Michigan-Alabama and Washington-Texas is both games will be decided by a touchdown or less.

Michigan looks to snap losing streak to SEC teams in bowl games

No. 1 Michigan returns to the College Football Playoff for the third consecutive season – where a significant challenge will be waiting at the Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 1 in Pasadena, Calif. 

Tom Brady's comeback magic helped Michigan down Alabama at 2000 Orange Bowl

On Jan. 1, 2000, Brady led Michigan to a pair of 14-point comebacks in a 35-34 overtime-thriller against No. 5 Alabama. 

Why did Steve Sarkisian leave Washington?

Steve Sarkisian coached at Washington from 2009-13, a stint that gets lost considering his time as a head coach at USC and offensive coordinator at Alabama before arriving at Texas. 

Nick Saban record vs. Big Ten: Will Crimson Tide's dominance continue against Michigan?

No. 4 Alabama might be the betting underdog against No. 1 Michigan in the Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 1, but Big Ten fans might not see it that way.

Will Texas superfan Matthew McConaughey be on Sugar Bowl sidelines?

When Texas is in the limelight, Matthew McConaughey is usually along for the ride.

NFL picks, predictions for Week 17: Chiefs crush Bengals; Raiders help Texans overtake Colts; Seahawks stave off Steelers

In Sporting News' NFL picks and predictions for Week 17, the Chiefs clinch a playoff spot while the Texans move into clear AFC wild-card lead thanks to Colts, Bengals and Steelers losses.

Ohio State faces major quarterback quandary after dismal Cotton Bowl effort

Ryan Day needs to fix his quarterback problem before he can fix his Michigan problem.

Jim Harbaugh's future at Michigan up in the air as Rose Bowl approaches

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh faces potential NCAA punishments next year. Would he leave for the NFL?

College football bowl picks, predictions for all 41 bowl games

Bowl season is here in all its quirky glory, with Coastal Carolina traveling 4,800 miles to play San Jose State and K-State and NC State battling for the right to eat free Pop-Tarts. Here's what to expect.

Legal expert weighs in on Florida State's lawsuit against the ACC

Mark Wilhelm, a partner-elect at Troutman Pepper, has a grasp on the Grant of Rights and ACC constitution and offered his opinions about how this legal battle could shake out. 

Alabama vs. Michigan: Inside all-time series between Crimson Tide, Wolverines

Alabama and Michigan are two blueblood programs with rich histories, and five memorable matchups.

Will Florida State claim national title if it wins Orange Bowl and is the lone unbeaten?

AP college football writer Ralph Russo, who oversees the AP top 25, expects some No. 1 votes for FSU should they be the only unbeaten team, but not many.

Penn State-Ole Miss Peach Bowl offers glimpse of CFP 12-team format

Penn State and Ole Miss square off in the Peach Bowl on Saturday. Next year, these teams would find themselves in the College Football Playoff.

NFL picks, predictions for Week 16: 49ers outrun Ravens on Christmas; Bills blast Chargers; Bengals slip Steelers

In Sporting News' picks and predictions for NFL Week 16, the 49ers flex on the Ravens in a potential Super Bowl 58 preview while the Browns, Colts, Bengals and Bills all win again to maintain the AFC wild-card logjam.

Florida State's ACC lawsuit could be the biggest domino yet in college football's shakeup

If Florida State is successful – either in court or through a settlement – then it's clear that in the New World Order of college football, anything goes. 

Explaining why Florida State is trying to leave the ACC

Reports of Florida State's discontent with the ACC have swirled for months, and the unbeaten Seminoles being left out of the College Football Playoff appears to have spurred action.

Signing Day winners and losers: Georgia, Alabama load up; Colorado falls short

Georgia and Alabama landed in the top 5 once again, and Deion Sanders came up short and landed at the bottom of the Big 12.

What Dylan Raiola's flip from Georgia to Nebraska means for Huskers

What to know about Titans' Houston Oilers throwback uniforms, helmet

The Titans throwback jerseys conjure up memories of former Houston Oilers such as Earl Campbell, Billy “White Shoes” Johnson in the 1970s and Warren Moon in the 1980s and 1990s.

NFL picks, predictions for Week 15: Lions outlast Broncos; Ravens roll Jaguars; Eagles get back on track

In Sporting News' NFL picks and predictions for Week 15, the Lions get back on track against the Broncos, the Ravens roll to another key AFC win and the Eagles bounce back.

Picks against the spread for Oregon-Washington, rest of championship weekend

It's the ultimate game of don't blink as eight teams enter the weekend with hopes of reaching the four-team College Football Playoff field.

2023 Consensus All-America team: Two-time selection Marvin Harrison Jr. among unanimous picks

The NCAA announced the 2023 Consensus All-American team on Thursday. Find out which college football stars received the honor.

LSU's Jayden Daniels is The Sporting News 2023 Player of the Year

Jayden Daniels took his game to historic levels in his second season at LSU and walked away with the Heisman Trophy.

The Sporting News 2023 College Football All-America Team

Alabama led all teams with six players across The Sporting News 2023 All-America teams. Sporting News is one of five outlets used to determine consensus All-American status each season.

NFL picks, predictions for Week 14: Jake Browning, Bengals cool Colts; Packers, Dolphins rule doubleheader

In Sporting News' NFL picks and predictions for Week 14, the AFC playoff picture remains cloudy with Steelers and Bengals wins while the Packers and Dolphins stay hot on "Monday Night Football."

Comparing Jayden Daniels' stats to Lamar Jackson's Heisman season

Daniels and Jackson put together unbelievable rushing and passing statistics in those seasons, however, and Daniels is closer to Jackson than you might think. 

The case for and against each 2023 Heisman Trophy finalist, from Jayden Daniels to Michael Penix Jr.

All four finalists have a legitimate case to win the 2023 Heisman Trophy. Here are the pros and cons for each candidate headed to New York: LSU's Jayden Daniels, Oregon's Bo Nix, Washington's Michael Penix Jr. and Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr.

Where does Ohio State turn with QB Kyle McCord entering transfer portal?

Kyle McCord could still return to the Buckeyes, but if he doesn't, Ohio State has several avenues to replace its 2023 starter.

Early predictions for the CFP semifinals: We're headed for a Bama-Texas rematch

There is no doubt these matchups will be fantastic. 

CFP missed with Florida State, but it's hard to complain about this four-team field

The College Football Playoff didn't get it right by Florida State, but it won't matter outside of Tallahassee, Fla., after Jan. 1. 

College football bowl schedule: Tracking the selections for all 41 bowl games in 2023-24

Here is the complete college football bowl schedule for the 2023-24 postseason, updated live with announcements during championship weekend.

Final college football bowl projections for CFP, every bowl game in 2023-24

Will the SEC get squeezed out after Alabama's win over Georgia in SEC title game?

Is Georgia's run at No. 1 officially over?

NFL picks, predictions for Week 13: Chiefs plow over Packers, Broncos upset Texans, Rams roll Browns

In Sporting News' NFL picks and predictions for Week 13, Patrick Mahomes leaves Lambeau with a win over the Packers, the streaking Broncos score a key win over Texans and the Rams deal the Browns a blow to playoff hopes.

Projecting the College Football Playoff: Michigan, Washington, Alabama, FSU

The College Football Playoff pairings will be unveiled Sunday, and the final four-team playoff saw major shakeups on conference championship weekend.

What is Texas' path to the College Football Playoff?

Texas is No. 7 in the polls, but the Longhorns are closer to their first College Football Playoff than the rankings might first appear. 

What is Alabama's path to the College Football Playoff?

Will the Crimson Tide endure a three-year drought in the College Football Playoff? 

Ohio State's path to College Football Playoff is not as far-fetched as you think

Will No. 6 Ohio State walk through the back door to the College Football Playoff again?

Could the SEC really miss the College Football Playoff? Here's how it would happen

Yes, there is a scenario where the mighty SEC could be left out of the final four-team College Football Playoff. Let’s sketch that out. 

College football rankings: What Washington's win against Oregon means for Texas, Alabama ahead of final CFP rankings

The Pac-12 playoff drought is over. 

What is Oregon's path to the College Football Playoff?

Oregon is No. 5 in the College Football Playoff rankings, but the Ducks are a popular pick to crash the College Football Playoff field. 

Updated bowl projections entering championship week

Michigan's win over Ohio State brought some clarity to the bowl picture, but there is plenty still to be determined.

Breaking down every College Football Playoff scenario ahead of championship weekend

Eight teams remain in the mix for the four College Football Playoff spots as we head into championship weekend. Things could fall nice and clean for the committee with four unbeaten teams emerging. Or there could be eight one-loss teams. Here's how it all could unfold.

NFL picks, predictions for Week 12: Chiefs rebound against Raiders; Ravens roll Chargers; Vikings vex Bears

In Sporting News' NFL picks and predictions for Week 12, the Jets' quarterback change can't solve their offensive woes, the Ravens keep rolling and the Vikings get back on track.

Unbeatens Georgia, Michigan, Washington, Florida State project as current CFP field

Heading into championship weekend, there are four unbeaten teams, and they will line up 1-4 in the committee's rankings on Tuesday. Oregon, Texas, Ohio State and Alabama are lurking should any of those teams slip up next weekend.

Beating Michigan in 2024 is the only thing that matters for Ohio State's Ryan Day

Michigan is a serious problem now. Gone are the days of what is supposed to happen with a rivalry the Buckeyes have dominated for most of the 21st century. 

Inside Michigan's third straight win over Ohio State: 'The job is not finished'

Michigan beat its biggest rival again, earning a berth in the Big Ten title game and continuing on a path to the College Football Playoff. The Wolverines aren't just winning this game now. They expect to win this game.

Ohio State, Ryan Day face extra pressure to end losing streak to Michigan

With Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh suspended, there is an extra layer of pressure on the Buckeyes in the matchup between 11-0 teams.

Picks for college football Rivalry Week: Ohio State-Michigan, Oregon-Oregon St., more

The 2023 college football season enters the final weekend before conference championship weekend, and no rivalry game looms larger than the matchup between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan.

Undefeated Michigan, Ohio State meet in The Last Great War before 2024 changes

College football and the Big Ten will be different in 2024, and that will affect the league's greatest rivalry. No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan will square off Saturday in a last-of-its-kind classic.

The five best Ohio State-Michigan games of all time

We have No. 2 vs. No. 3 this season, but the best version of The Game involved No. 1 vs. No. 2.

The Ten Year War: Woody, Bo elevate Ohio State-Michigan rivalry

The Ten Year War is the most-hallowed chapter of The Game, and perhaps of any college football rivalry given the two coaches responsible for that segment.

NFL picks, predictions for Thanksgiving: Cowboys hold off Commanders; Lions snap holiday losing streak

In Sporting News' NFL picks and predictions for Thanksgiving, the Lions show the Packers how the NFC North's power balance has shifted, while the Cowboys and 49ers assert their dominance atop the conference.

Updated bowl projections: Why FSU is still in playoff position

Jordan Travis' ankle injury hasn't knocked the 'Noles out of the top four ... yet.

College Football Playoff rankings: Why did Washington jump Florida State for No. 4 spot?

Florida State had been ranked No. 4 in the first three sets of CFP rankings, with Washington one spot behind at No. 5 each time. That changed after a season-ending injury to FSU quarterback Jordan Travis.

Packers throwback jerseys, explained: What to know about Green Bay's 1950s looks, record in alternate uniforms

Green Bay is busting out its 1950s throwback uniform for Sunday's matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers at Lambeau Field. 

NFL picks, predictions for Week 11: Steelers score huge AFC North win; Bills get payback on reeling Jets

In Sporting News' NFL picks and predictions for Week 11, the crowded AFC North playoff picture gets even tighter with the Steelers beating the Browns. The Bills get ever against their AFC East rival Jets.

College Football Playoff rankings: Will Washington jump Florida St. into top 4?

Georgia, Ohio State and Michigan should remain inside the top 3, but there is an interesting debate in the wake of a key injury for the fourth spot after Week 12.

Michigan, Ohio State set up battle of unbeatens for 2023 edition of The Game

The storylines will be plentiful leading up to one of college football's greatest rivalry games when the undefeated Buckeyes and Wolverines meet in Ann Arbor.

Michigan seeks court order to overturn Jim Harbaugh's suspension

The next 18 hours will be very interesting.

Big Ten suspends Michigan's Jim Harbaugh for 3 games due to sign-stealing scandal

Harbaugh is prohibited from being on the sideline for Saturday's game against No. 9 Penn State, a Nov. 18 matchup with Maryland the regular-season finale against No. 1 Ohio State.

College football picks, predictions against the spread for Week 12 top 25 games

Week 12 bowl projections: Why Big Ten or SEC won’t get two playoff teams

Who are the best teams in the country right now? An acceptable answer in most cases would be Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan and Alabama.

Jimbo Fisher replacements: Ranking Texas A&M's best coaching candidates

The Aggies will likely look at the Pac-12 leaders, among others.

NFL picks, predictions for Week 10: Ravens sweep Browns; Lions outlast Chargers; Bills bounce back

In Sporting News' NFL picks and predictions for Week 10, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens keep rolling against the Browns, the Lions win a shootout against the Chargers and the Bills get right at home at the Broncos' expense.

College football rankings: Projecting the Playoff teams, NCAA top 25 for Week 12

Michigan sign-stealing scandal winners and losers, from Jim Harbaugh to Tony Petitti

Michigan staffer Connor Stalions leads the losers list.

Michigan will need Jim Harbaugh on the sidelines for Ohio State game

It might be “Michigan vs. Everybody”, and everybody has the same question. Will Harbaugh be on the field before the end of the regular season?