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Meet Zach Wilson, BYU's latest quarterback star and a surging first-round NFL Draft prospect

Zach Wilson has gotten comparisons to Patrick Mahomes ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft, all while coming with the pedigree of a storied quarterback program like BYU.

Billy Heyen

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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.

Bill Bender

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What channel is Ohio State vs. Michigan State on today? Time, TV schedule for Buckeyes' crucial Big Ten game

Everything you need to know to watch Ohio State-Michigan State on Saturday: a must-play, must-win game for the Buckeyes.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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What channel is BYU vs. Coastal Carolina on today? Time, TV schedule for battle of unbeatens

Here's how to watch Coastal Carolina vs. BYU, which jumped in to replace Liberty after the Flames couldn't play due to a COVID-19 outbreak.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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What channel is Alabama vs. LSU on today? Time, TV schedule for the Tide's SEC revenge game

Sporting News has everything you need to know to watch Alabama-LSU on Saturday after their game was postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College football schedule today: TV channels, start times for every Week 14 top 25 game

Sporting News breaks down how to watch every game in Week 14 involving a Top 25 team this weekend.

Thomas Schlarp

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Week 14 College DFS picks

There are plenty of favorable matchups to take advantage of in college fantasy football leagues this week, and the experts from CFBDynasty are here to help your DFS lineups with stud, sleeper, and value picks for your Week 14 DraftKings contests.

Josiah Connor

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Power 5 have no reason to adopt puffed-up Knight Commission's football 'solution'

The Knight Commission suggested a new governing body for programs in the Football Bowl Subdivision, separate from the NCAA — but only in that single sport. Say what now?

Mike DeCourcy

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Nick Saban out for Iron Bowl after COVID-19 test

Nick Saban won't coach the Iron Bowl against Auburn after testing positive for COVID-19, but the Alabama coach could return after a 10-day isolation period.

Billy Heyen

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Alabama coach Nick Saban '100 percent' for LSU after COVID-19 diagnosis

The Crimson Tide coach underwent an IV treatment, helping to overcome his coronavirus diagnosis.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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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?

Bill Bender

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College football Week 14 primer

Sporting News prepares you for Week 14 of the college football season.

Bill Bender

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Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel slams 'fool' Kirk Herbstreit for Wolverines comment

The Michigan AD was "infuriated" by Herbstreit, who suggested the Wolverines could "wave the white flag" against Ohio State in an attempt to keep them from the Big Ten title game.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Cincinnati should feel great about No. 7 CFP ranking, but there's 0.0 chance committee will let Bearcats into their club

I’ve seen this film before, and I didn’t like the ending.

Mike DeCourcy

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Why Bob Stoops is helping coach Oklahoma through COVID-19 issues

Bob Stoops returned to the Oklahoma sideline Tuesday to help out Lincoln Riley as COVID-19 causes problems for the Sooners' program.

Billy Heyen

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Second College Football Playoff rankings released

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

Bill Bender

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Michigan to 'opt out' vs. Ohio State? Kirk Herbstreit floats controversial idea

Could the Wolverines sink to such levels as to opt out against their greatest rivals just to keep them out of the Big Ten championship game?

Zac Al-Khateeb

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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.

Bill Bender

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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.

Bill Bender

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ACC grants Notre Dame automatic berth in football title game

The ACC's athletic directors voted to "preserve the integrity" of the conference title game, resulting in an automatic berth for the Fighting Irish.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College Football Playoff rankings release time, channel to watch second 2020 CFP selection show

The College Football Playoff will update its rankings Tuesday. Here's everything to know to watch the 2020 selection show, including the start time and TV channel.

Dan Bernstein

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How Jalen Hurts' college growth from Alabama to Oklahoma points to eventual NFL success

Jalen Hurts was a run-happy quarterback at Alabama, but it's the passing improvements he made in his final year of college at Oklahoma that turned him into a legitimate NFL QB prospect.

Billy Heyen

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Sarah Fuller plans to keep kicking for Vanderbilt football team

Fuller plans to study film of NFL kickers, and she could get another chance to kick when Vanderbilt plays Georgia on Saturday.

Billy Heyen

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College football updated polls: AP Top 25, Coaches Poll rankings after Week 13

How will the AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll look after several previously undefeated teams lost this week?

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College football bowl projections

Sporting News looks at the predictions for every bowl after Week 13.

Bill Bender

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College Football Playoff picture

Sporting News looks at the College Football Playoff picture ahead of Tuesday's second set of rankings.

Bill Bender

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Iron Bowl final score

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Alabama vs. Auburn on Saturday. Follow for complete results from the 2020 Iron Bowl.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Tide prove No. 1 status in Iron Bowl romp

There are no glaring deficiencies with this team, even against its most hated rival and without Saban prowling the sideline.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Clemson's Trevor Lawrence goes out with a bang on 'Senior Day'

Lawrence, who was honored during pregame festivities, likely played his last game in Death Valley with Saturday's romp over Pittsburgh.

Jacob Hancock

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Big Ten scenarios after Northwestern's loss

Northwestern's loss is Ohio State's gain in a complicated Big Ten race to the College Football Playoff.

Bill Bender

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Syracuse has a brain lapse, spikes ball on fourth down to end game vs. NC State

The Orange needed a touchdown to tie the game but ended up turning the ball over with one second remaining.

Jacob Hancock

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Record-setting RB

Patterson nearly broke two prestigious FBS rushing records in a victory against Kent State on Saturday.

Bill Bender

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What to know Sarah Fuller, history-making Vanderbilt kicker

Sarah Fuller made history when she geared up for Vanderbilt on Saturday. Five things to know about Vanderbilt's kicker:

Zac Al-Khateeb

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How cancellation affects Buckeyes' Big Ten, Playoff chances

Ohio State had a second game canceled because of COVID-19. How does that affect the Buckeyes' pursuit of a Big Ten title and a berth in the College Football Playoff?

Bill Bender

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What channel is Alabama vs. Auburn on today? Time, TV schedule for the 2020 Iron Bowl

Everything you need to know to tune into the 2020 Iron Bowl between No. 1 Alabama and No. 22 Auburn.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Pac-12 out of playoff? Oregon loss a big blow

Oregon lost in stunning fashion to Oregon State. Does that eliminate the conference from the College Football Playoff?

Bill Bender

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Notre Dame looks like a playoff lock

No. 2 Notre Dame impressed with a 31-17 victory against North Carolina. It looks like a team that might make the College Football Playoff regardless of what happens in a rematch with Clemson in the ACC title game.

Bill Bender

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Another close loss for Texas, Tom Herman

Texas lost another heartbreaker on Friday, which continues a four-year trend under Tom Herman. When will the Longhorns break out of it?

Bill Bender

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How long is Ryan Day out with COVID-19? Ohio State coach was to miss Illinois, at least

Day is the latest college coach to test positive for the disease.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Alabama-LSU rescheduled for Dec. 5

The game, originally scheduled for Nov. 14, was postponed because of a COVID-19 outbreak among LSU's players. It will be rescheduled for Dec. 5, per multiple reports.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College football 2020-21 bowl schedule

The 2020-21 college football bowl season is official. Here are the dates and times for all the games:

Bill Bender

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Pinstripe Bowl canceled amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Pinstripe Bowl announced its cancellation on Friday, bringing the total number of canceled postseason games to five.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Where is ‘College GameDay’ this week? Location, schedule, guest picker for Week 13 on ESPN

"College GameDay" is heading to Tuscaloosa, Ala., for the Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Week 13 College DFS picks

There are plenty of favorable matchups to take advantage of in college fantasy football leagues this week, and the experts from CFBDynasty are here to help your DFS lineups with stud, sleeper, and value picks for your Week 13 DraftKings contests.

Josiah Connor

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Iron Bowl betting preview

Sporting News looks at the betting trends for this year's Iron Bowl. Can Auburn make it interesting against Alabama?

Bill Bender

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College football Week 13 primer

Sporting News prepares you for Week 13 of the college football season.

Bill Bender

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College Football Playoff questions

Should Clemson be ranked ahead of Ohio State? Why is BYU so low? Sporting News answers questions about the first set of CFP rankings.

Bill Bender

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First College Football Playoff rankings released

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

Bill Bender

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Why Wisconsin is now ineligible for Big Ten title as COVID-19 rule clears way for Northwestern

Northwestern has a clear path to the conference championship game.

Dan Bernstein

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When are the College Football Playoff rankings released? Time, channel for first CFP selection show in 2020

The College Football Playoff will unveil its first set of rankings on Tuesday. Everything you need to know to tune in:

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Kirk Herbstreit talks College Football Playoff scenarios, makes final picks for 2020

The ESPN analyst spoke with Sporting News on the 2020 College Football Playoff — and what could be in store for it in the future.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Dabo Swinney prolongs his COVID-19 feud with FSU: 'I don’t give a crap what they say'

Clemson's coach can't get over the Seminoles postponing their meeting over coronavirus concerns.

Dan Bernstein

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Week 13 CFB picks against the spread

Sporting News gives its picks for Week 13, including the Iron Bowl and Notre Dame-North Carolina.

Bill Bender

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FSU coach slams Dabo Swinney over COVID comments: 'Football coaches are not doctors'

FSU head coach Mike Norvell has responded to Dabo Swinney's criticism after the Seminoles postponed their game against Clemson after a Tigers player tested positive for COVID-19.

SJ Lynn

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College football bowl projections

Sporting News looks at the predictions for every bowl after Week 13

Bill Bender

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Clemson's Dabo Swinney says Florida State used COVID as 'excuse' to cancel game

Clemson's game at Florida State was canceled Saturday due to medical personnel not agreeing on whether to play following a reported positive COVID-19 test. Dabo Swinney's not happy about it.

Billy Heyen

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College football updated polls: AP Top 25, Coaches Poll rankings after Week 12

The latest polls before the College Football Playoff unveils its rankings.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Jim Harbaugh questions

Michigan pulled out a 48-42 triple-overtime against Rutgers, but Jim Harbaugh's future remains uncertain.

Bill Bender

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College Football Playoff picture

Sporting News looks at the College Football Playoff picture ahead of Tuesday's first set of rankings.

Bill Bender

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BYU or UC to Playoff?

How can Cincinnati or BYU make the College Football Playoff? We outline the steps in this rooting guide for the Bearcats and Cougars.

Bill Bender

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Illinois trolls Nebraska after blowout win: 'Thanks for bringing back B1G football'

Nothing makes a victory sweeter than adding a little insult to injury.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Ohio State runs past Indiana, but one passing question persists

Indiana exposed what could be Ohio State's undoing if it isn't fixed before the Big Ten championship and College Football Playoff.

Bill Bender

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Big Ten officials blasted for OPI call that negated Purdue go-ahead TD vs. Minnesota

The crew stuck with its call that tight end Payne Durham pushed off before catching a potential game-winning touchdown in the final minute.

Tom Gatto

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What channel is Ohio State vs. Indiana on today? Time, TV schedule for top-10 Big Ten showdown

Looking at Saturday's Ohio State-Indiana game, a key matchup to determine half of the Big Ten championship game.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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What channel is Wisconsin vs. Northwestern on today? Time, TV schedule for key Big Ten West game

Sporting News breaks down everything you need to know for the meeting of the undefeated Big Ten West teams.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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What channel is Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma on today? Time, TV schedule for in pivotal Big 12 battle

Keying in on Oklahoma State-Oklahoma, which could determine whether the Big 12 has any chance at the Playoff, or none at all.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College football schedule today: TV channels, start times for every Week 12 top 25 game

Looking at the Week 12 games among college football's top 25 and Power 5 teams.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Where is ‘College GameDay’ this week? Location, schedule, guest picker for Week 12 on ESPN

"College GameDay" is setting up shop in Norman, Okla., for the "Bedlam" game between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Week 12 College DFS picks

Postponements and cancellations are having a big effect on college fantasy football leagues, but the DFS experts from CFBDynasty are still here to help with stud, sleeper, and value picks for your Week 12 DraftKings contests.

Josiah Connor

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Tulsa beats Tulane in 2OT thriller

The Golden Hurricane entered the fourth quarter with a 14-0 deficit before eventually winning in double overtime.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College football Week 12 primer

Sporting News prepares you for Week 12 of the college football season.

Bill Bender

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Indiana-Ohio State

Ohio State and Indiana meet in a top-10 Big Ten showdown at noon on Saturday. Sporting News previews the matchup.

Bill Bender

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College Football Playoff ranking release dates & more to know about the 2020 CFP selection process

The College Football Playoff will go on in 2020-21. Here is a look at all the important dates and locations.

Bill Bender

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Week 12 CFB picks against the spread

Sporting News gives its picks for Week 12, including Bedlam between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State.

Bill Bender

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Best choices to replace Will Muschamp at South Carolina

Will Muschamp is out at South Carolina. Here are the seven best bets to be the Gamecocks' next coach.

Bill Bender

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College football updated polls: AP Top 25, Coaches Poll rankings after Week 11

Looking at college football's latest top 25 after a week in which several top 25 teams did not play due to COVID-19.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College football bowl projections

Sporting News looks at the predictions for every bowl after Week 11.

Bill Bender

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Answering the big questions surrounding Penn State, Michigan

The Nittany Lions and Wolverines are a combined 1-7 this season. Which program has it worse at the moment?

Bill Bender

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College Football Playoff picture

Sporting News looks at the College Football Playoff picture heading into the second week of November.

Bill Bender

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Notre Dame goes by Ian Book

Notre Dame used a big-time performance by its senior quarterback to eliminate any hopes of an upset by Boston College.

Bill Bender

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Sam Howell enters the Heisman chat, leads UNC comeback in shootout with Wake Forest

The North Carolina QB set multiple records and had people talking about a potential Heisman candidacy after Saturday's stunning performance.

Jacob Hancock

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IU's big opportunity

Can Indiana pull off the unthinkable at Ohio State? One stat shows just how unique the opportunity is for the Hoosiers.

Bill Bender

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Week 11 CFB picks against the spread

Sporting News gives its picks for Week 11, including Wisconsin's return after a three-week hiatus.

Bill Bender

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What channel is Wisconsin vs. Michigan on today? Time, TV schedule for 2020 Big Ten rivalry game

Here's everything you need to know to watch Wisconsin vs. Michigan on Saturday, including kickoff time, TV channels and more.

Thomas Schlarp

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Notre Dame-BC matchup has eerie similarities to legendary 1993 upset

Notre Dame vs. Boston College always evokes memories of the Eagles' legendary upset in 1993.

Bill Bender

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Jim Harbaugh's future at U-M

Should Michigan pursue other coaching options after the 2020 season? SN looks at Jim Harbaugh's tenuous future in Ann Arbor.

Bill Bender

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College football Week 11 primer

Sporting News prepares you for Week 11 of the college football season.

Bill Bender

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DK Metcalf and A.J. Brown: The college teammates turned Combine freaks and NFL stars

DK Metcalf and A.J. Brown played together at Ole Miss, both starred at the NFL Combine and now have become two of the NFL's best young wide receivers, despite each being taken in the draft's second round.

Billy Heyen

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Journey Brown's promising football career at Penn State ended by heart condition

The running back said he was diagnosed with Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, forcing the end of his football career.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Week 11 College DFS picks

Week 11 is shaping up to be a rough one for college fantasy football owners, but the DFS experts from CFBDynasty are still offering up stud, sleeper, and value picks for your DraftKings contests.

Josiah Connor

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Maryland-Ohio State

Maryland becomes the second Big Ten school to pause team activities since the conference opened play on Oct. 24.

Bill Bender

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SEC schedule fix

The SEC is running out of room on its schedule, but Alabama and Florida can offer a simple fix before Dec. 12.

Bill Bender

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NFL mock draft 2021: Jets finish tank for Trevor Lawrence; Patriots, Falcons, Vikings pass on QBs

Sporting News' updated mock draft has the Patriots and Jets tapping into a tight-end rich class, the Colts and Saints making it five first-round quarterbacks and the Bucs going for the first running back.

Vinnie Iyer

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Why is Alabama vs. LSU postponed? COVID-19 temporarily derails 2020 SEC schedule

LSU was scheduled to host No. 1 Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 14, but the matchup won't be played that day after COVID-19 and contact tracing issues with the Tigers.

Billy Heyen

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Unbeaten teams

Could an unbeaten team from the Group of 5 or independent pool make the College Football Playoff?

Bill Bender

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College football bowl projections

Sporting News looks at the predictions for every bowl after Week 11.

Bill Bender

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LSU's Koy Moore alleges harassment by police; college, Baton Rouge PD investigating

LSU freshman wide receiver Koy Moore detailed an encounter with police on Twitter in which he alleged harassment by officers. Local police departments are investigating.

Billy Heyen

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Notre Dame president’s stern letter to students who stormed field met with reminders of his own COVID diagnosis

Notre Dame's president sent a letter to students reprimanding them for storming the field about a month after John Jenkins himself tested positive for COVID-19.

Billy Heyen

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College football updated polls: AP Top 25, Coaches Poll rankings after Week 10

Looking at the latest AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll rankings following several massive Week 10 games.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College Football Playoff picture

Sporting News looks at the College Football Playoff picture, and where Florida and Notre Dame fit in after winning top-10 showdowns.

Bill Bender

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Jim Harbaugh's future uncertain at Michigan

Michigan's two-week unraveling continued with its first loss to Indiana since 1987.

Bill Bender

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How Notre Dame upset upsets CFP race

How did Notre Dame's upset win against Clemson affect the College Football Playoff picture? Sporting News takes a look.

Bill Bender

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Notre Dame upset a new beginning for Brian Kelly

No. 4 Notre Dame shook up the Playoff picture by upsetting No. 1 Clemson. Where do the Irish go from here?

Bill Bender

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Notre Dame fans ignore pandemic, storm field after Irish knock off No. 1 Clemson: 'There is pandemonium'

Spectators in South Bend risked turning their team's thrilling victory into a superspreader event.

Tom Gatto

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Notre Dame wins thriller over Clemson

Sporting News tracked scoring updates and highlights from Notre Dame vs. Clemson. Here are complete updates from college football's biggest Week 10 game.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Kyle Trask leads Florida past Georgia

The Gators quarterback turned in an impressive performance and showed Georgia what it now takes to reach the next level in the SEC.

Bill Bender

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How to watch Notre Dame-Clemson during Joe Biden’s speech

Everything college football fans need to know to watch Notre Dame-Clemson during President-elect Joe Biden's acceptance speech.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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What channel is Notre Dame vs Clemson on today? Time, TV schedule for 2020 ACC game

Here's everything you need to know to watch Clemson vs. Notre Dame on Saturday, including kickoff time, TV channels and more.

Thomas Schlarp

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Gary Andersen fired at Utah State after three games

The second-year coach didn't last long in his second stint with the Aggies.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Georgia's Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint injured vs. Florida

The freshman receiver exited the game after a gruesome injury on a touchdown reception.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Clemson-Notre Dame preview

No. 1 Clemson travels to No. 4 Notre Dame on Saturday. Sporting News previews the top-five matchup.

Bill Bender

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Week 10 CFB picks against the spread

Sporting News gives its picks for Week 10, including top-five showdowns between Georgia and Florida and Notre Dame and Clemson.

Bill Bender

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Why isn't Trevor Lawrence playing against Notre Dame? COVID-19 protocols keep Clemson quarterback out

The ACC's COVID-19 protocols are keeping Trevor Lawrence out of action for a second-straight week, meaning he misses Clemson's game against No. 4 Notre Dame.

Billy Heyen

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Why is Trevor Lawrence on Clemson sideline?

The Clemson quarterback is healthy enough to be on the sideline, but not healthy enough to play.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Where is ‘College GameDay’ this week? Location, schedule, guest picker for Week 10 on ESPN

Looking at the Week 10 "College GameDay" setup in South Bend, Ind., for the top-four matchup between Clemson and Notre Dame.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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What channel is Florida vs. Georgia on today? Time, TV schedule for 2020 SEC rivalry game

Here's everything you need to know to watch Florida vs. Georgia on Saturday, including kickoff time, TV channels and more.

Thomas Schlarp

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Meet 'Big Dave' Uiagalelei, the bodyguard dad of Clemson QB D.J. Uiagalelei

D.J. Uiagalelei's dad, "Big Dave," will get camera time as long as Uiagalelei starts for Clemson in place of Trevor Lawrence. Uigalelei's father has a fun story of his own, from bodyguarding for celebrities to being vocal on Twitter.

Billy Heyen

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College football schedule today: TV channels, start times for every Week 10 top 25, Pac-12 game

Sporting News breaks down the Week 10 college football schedule, which includes the return of the Pac-12.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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How do you pronounce D.J. Uiagalelei? Here's a guide to the Clemson quarterback's name (and nicknames)

D.J. Uiagalelei is filling in for Trevor Lawrence and will eventually take over as Clemson's quarterback full time. We put together a guide on how to say Uiagalelei's name, along with what nicknames he goes by.

Billy Heyen

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BYU makes perfect closing argument with blowout of Boise State

The No. 9 Cougars are a handful of games away from an unbeaten season, but perfection may not be enough this year because of the competition.

Tom Gatto

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College football Week 9 primer

Sporting News prepares you for Week 10 of the college football season.

Bill Bender

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Pac-12 football schedule: TV coverage for every Week 10 game as conference begins play

Looking at the Pac-12's opening slate of games for the 2020 season:

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Week 10 College DFS picks

The Pac-12 is back, but CFBDynasty's top DFS sleeper, stud, and value picks for Week 10 DraftKings tournaments largely come from the other Power Five conferences. Get the tips you need to dominate your daily college fantasy football contests.

Josiah Connor

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Tommy Tuberville gets dunked on by CNN's Jake Tapper on Twitter

The Alabama senator-elect and former Auburn coach took shots from the anchor-reporter for a tweet about the presidential election results.

Jacob Hancock

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Cal-Washington canceled, declared no contest

An inauspicious start for the Golden Bears and Huskies.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Pac-12 week-by-week schedule breakdown

Breaking down the full 2020 Pac-12 football schedule.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Report: Entire Fox Sports pregame crew out because of COVID-19 protocol

Urban Meyer, Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush, Brady Quinn and host Rob Stone will be held out of the program Saturday.

SJ Lynn

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MACtion football is back: Full Week 1 TV schedule & more to know about conference's 2020 return

The MAC is back with mid-week football. Sporting News shows you what to watch in Week 1.

Bill Bender

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How Tuberville went from college football to senate seat

Tuberville unseated incumbent Doug Jones for Alabama's U.S. Senate seat. Sporting News breaks down how the former college football coach won it.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Trevor Lawrence's Heisman bid

Can Trevor Lawrence still win the Heisman Trophy despite missing two games? We look at the Clemson QB's outlook for the award.

Bill Bender

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With star safety Paris Ford departing the Pitt Panthers, let's opt to call this what it is

Had the Panthers not blown games against N.C. State and Boston College and were sitting at 5-2, would he be making the same decision? One can surmise the answer almost certainly is no.

Mike DeCourcy

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College football bowl projections

Sporting News looks at the predictions for every bowl after Week 9.

Bill Bender

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Richard LeCounte injury update

The Bulldogs' starting safety reportedly has no broken bones after the accident.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College football rankings after Week 9

Looking at the latest college football rankings following the Week 9 slate of games:

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Oklahoma State tries to distract Texas kicker

Cameron Dicker had quite a lot to sort through to make a field goal late in the second quarter.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Week 9 college football overreactions

From the Big 12 mess to the hottest seats, college football generated some overreactions in Week 9.

Bill Bender

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Ohio State vs. Penn State final score

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Ohio State vs. Penn State:

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Florida, Missouri brawl at end of first half; three players ejected

The Gators reportedly took exception to a late hit on quarterback Kyle Trask.

Tom Gatto

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Ohio State too dominant in the Big Ten?

The Buckeyes improved to 23-1 against Penn State, Wisconsin and Michigan dating to 2012 with yet another double-digit victory.

Bill Bender

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Lawrence absence a big plot twist for Clemson-Notre Dame

Clemson-Notre Dame should be amazing, even without Trevor Lawrence. That said, his absence is a huge plot twist — one that raises several questions for both teams.

Bill Bender

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Michigan, Harbaugh lose stunner to Spartans

The Wolverines lost in Week 2 against Michigan, and now the Jim Harbaugh era is in question.

Bill Bender

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NFL mock draft 2021: Lawrence, Fields lead four QBs; WRs fly off board

Sporting News' updated mock draft has a new home for quarterbacks Justin Fields, Trey Lance and Kyle Trask and pairs three fourths of the NFC North with needed big-play wide receivers.

Vinnie Iyer

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College football Week 9 schedule

Sporting News looks at the Week 9 schedule among Power 5 and top-25 teams.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College Football Playoff picture: Four in, four out heading into November

Sporting News looks at the College Football Playoff picture, which begins with the usual suspects, heading into November.

Bill Bender

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Clemson's Travis Etienne sets NCAA, ACC records in career game vs. BC

With Trevor Lawrence out, Etienne stepped up in a big way for the top-ranked Tigers in their comeback victory.

Jacob Hancock

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D.J. Uiagalelei ably leads Clemson

Clemson pulled off an impressive second-half comeback with the help of D.J. Uiagalelei. Will he be needed against Notre Dame?

Bill Bender

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'Tessitore under center!' Joe Tessitore on call as his son draws Clemson offsides on fake field goal attempt

The ESPN broadcaster got excited as his son gained a crucial first down for Boston College in the Eagles' upset bid over Clemson.

Jacob Hancock

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What channel is Ohio State vs. Penn State on today? Time, TV schedule for 2020 Big Ten rivalry game

Here's everything you need to know to watch Ohio State vs. Penn State on Saturday, including kickoff time, TV channels and more.

Thomas Schlarp

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Ohio State-Penn State

It won't be a "Whiteout," but the Ohio State-Penn State matchup should be fun. SN previews the game and offers a prediction.

Bill Bender

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Week 9 CFB picks against the spread

Sporting News gives its picks for Week 9, which includes the beginning of Big Ten football.

Bill Bender

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Why was Wisconsin vs. Nebraska canceled?

How much will Wisconsin's COVID-19 shutdown impact the Big Ten season?

Bill Bender

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Where is ‘College GameDay’ this week? Location, schedule, guest picker for Week 9 on ESPN

"GameDay" will stick to Big Ten country for the ranked meeting between Penn State and Ohio State. SN has you covered on what you need to know as the crew heads to University Park.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Why isn't Journey Brown playing?

Journey Brown, tabbed as one of the Big Ten's top returning backs in 2020, will miss most or all of the season.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Why did Micah Parsons opt out?

Parsons, one of the top linebacker prospects of the 2021 NFL Draft, decided to opt out of the 2020 college football season.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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How long is Trevor Lawrence out? ACC COVID-19 rules put return in question for Clemson vs. Notre Dame

Trevor Lawrence will miss at least one game after he tested positive for COVID-19 this week, his school announced. A Nov. 7 game against Notre Dame is also in question due to ACC quarantine rules.

Dan Bernstein

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Why no 'White Out' for Penn State-Ohio State?

For the first time since 2012, Penn State's home meeting vs. Ohio State won't be a "White Out" due to the Big Ten's COVID-19 policy.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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What channel is Texas vs. Oklahoma State on today? Time, TV schedule for huge Big 12 game

Here's everything you need to know to watch Texas at Oklahoma State on Saturday, including kickoff time, TV channels and more.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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What channel is Michigan vs. Michigan State on today? Time, TV schedule for 2020 Big Ten rivalry game

Here's everything you need to know to watch Michigan vs. Michigan State on Saturday, including kickoff time, TV channels and more.

Thomas Schlarp

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Who is Trevor Lawrence's backup on Clemson QB depth chart?

The true freshman quarterback will take over for No. 1 Clemson after Trevor Lawrence's positive COVID-19 test. He was the No. 1 pro-style quarterback recruit in the class of 2020.

Bill Bender

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Taulia Tagovailoa leads Maryland to overtime win over Minnesota

The younger brother of Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa had a big night as he guided the Terrapins to a win in his second career start.

Jacob Hancock

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Trevor Lawrence tests positive for COVID-19

The school confirmed the test Thursday night.

Bill Bender

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Week 9 College DFS picks

All of the major conferences (except the Pac-12) are well represented in CFBDynasty's top DFS sleeper, stud, and value picks for Week 9 DraftKings tournaments. Get the tips you need to dominate your daily college fantasy football contests.

Josiah Connor

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College football Week 9 primer

Sporting News prepares you for Week 9 of the college football season.

Bill Bender

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Nebraska football tried to play victim vs. Wisconsin

The Huskers' radio network put out a poll concerning the game after it was canceled because of a coronavirus outbreak among Wisconsin's players and staff.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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How Graham Mertz, Paul Chryst's positive COVID-19 tests impact Wisconsin football schedule, Big Ten season

Wisconsin might be down to one scholarship QB against Nebraska this week because of COVID-19 tests.

Bill Bender

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Trevor Lawrence noncommittal about Clemson vs. NFL Draft plans for 2021: 'Who knows?'

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence could be picked by the Jets with the first pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, but speaking Tuesday, Lawrence was noncommittal about his future.

Billy Heyen

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Lane Kiffin wants to pay $25K SEC fine with pennies, hilariously struggles with math

Math and frustration don't mix. At least, if you're Lane Kiffin they don't.

SJ Lynn

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SEC fines Lane Kiffin $25K

The SEC acknowledged that the game should have been stopped for further review; it declined to release its findings, although the conference did communicate them to Kiffin.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College football bowl projections

Sporting News looks at the predictions for every bowl after Week 8.

Bill Bender

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College football rankings after Week 9

College football's updated polls following the Week 8 slate of games — now including results from Big Ten games.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Bettor wagered $8.6K to win $8.60

Surely there must have been more lucrative bets than the -1,000,000 Tigers.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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DraftKings to refund losing Penn State wagers

Penn State wasn't the only loser after Saturday's controversial finish vs. Indiana. But DraftKings may try to mitigate those bettors who put their money on the Nittany Lions.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Big Ten overreactions from opening weekend of play

Michigan and Wisconsin found QBs, and Indiana pulled a big upset. What does that mean in the race to catch Ohio State?

Bill Bender

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Joe Milton Michigan's answer at quarterback?

Joe Milton settled in nicely as Michigan's new quarterback in a blowout against Minnesota.

Bill Bender

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Penn State beat itself in loss to Indiana

Penn State lost to Indiana in overtime, and the Nittany Lions can blame a series of costly mistakes.

Bill Bender

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Penn State TD leads to loss for Nittany Lions

Touchdowns aren't always good.

Dan Bernstein

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Clemson's Dabo Swinney gets defensive after win over Syracuse: 'Lot of negative questions'

Swinney didn't appreciate reporters asking about the team's perceived lack of energy in its 47-21 ACC victory.

Jacob Hancock

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Lane Kiffin criticial of SEC officiating

Ole Miss lost, in part, because of a missed call by SEC officials. It was the second blown call to result in a controversial win for Auburn this season.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Auburn catches another lucky break, Ole Miss gets hosed as SEC referees blow crucial call

The Tigers beat the Rebels 35-28 thanks to a missed call on a fourth-quarter kickoff.

Jacob Hancock

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Jaylen Waddle ruled out vs. Tennessee

Alabama's Jaylen Waddle suffered a leg injury on the opening kickoff against Tennessee on Saturday.

Bill Bender

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Ohio State, Fields don't miss a beat in opener

Ohio State remains the team to beat the Big Ten heading into a Halloween showdown against Penn State.

Bill Bender

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Where is ‘College GameDay’ this week? Location, schedule, guest picker for Week 8 on ESPN

"GameDay" heads to Minneapolis for the first ranked Big Ten matchup of the season — Sporting News has you covered on everything you need to know about the first Big Ten episode of the year.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Replaying the 2006 Rose Bowl on 'NCAA Football 06': A classic finish to SN's 'The Tournament'

Can USC avoid the same fate it did in real life against Texas? Or will another high-flying throwback team such as Ohio State or Penn State sneak into the championship picture?

Dan Bernstein

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Big Ten players playing in 2020

The Big Ten football season is without many star players who opted out due to COVID-19.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Week 8 picks

Sporting News gives its picks for Week 8, which includes the beginning of Big Ten football.

Bill Bender

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Big Ten football schedule: TV coverage for every Week 8 game as conference returns to play

The Big Ten is the fourth Power 5 conference to return to play football in 2020. Sporting News breaks down the full Week 8 conference slate.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Michigan-Minnesota time, TV schedule

Here's a complete guide to watching Michigan vs. Minnesota on Saturday, including the start time and TV channels for the "College GameDay" game of the week to open the Big Ten football season.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Ohio State-Nebraska time, TV schedule

Here's a complete guide to watching Ohio State's season opener on Saturday, including the start time and TV channels for the Buckeyes' game against Nebraska.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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College football schedule today: Full TV coverage for Week 8 top 25, Big Ten games

Sporting News has the full breakdown of the Week 8 schedule, including every Big Ten matchup as the conference returns to play.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Week 8 College DFS picks

The Big 10 and Mountain West are back in action this week, giving us more options in college daily fantasy football contests. Check out CFBDynasty's top DFS sleeper, stud, and value picks for Week 8 DraftKings tournaments.

Josiah Connor

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Holiday Bowl 2020 canceled: Organizers cite COVID-19

The game has a tie-in with the Pac-12. The conference said it shared the bowl's "disappointment" that this year's game would not be played.

Tom Gatto

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Michigan-Minnesota

A look at the Big Ten opener between Michigan and Minnesota. Sporting News predicts the winner in the battle for the Little Brown Jug.

Bill Bender

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Week 8 primer

Sporting News prepares you for the Big Ten's return and more with Week 8 of the college football season.

Bill Bender

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What to know about Big Ten football's return

Big Ten football returns. Here is everything you need to know heading into this conference's opening weekend.

Bill Bender

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Ohio State needs to be perfect on, off field to get into CFP race

Already, such teams as Clemson, Alabama and Notre Dame have played at least four games and won them all. That’s a lot of ground for the Buckeyes to make up in a short time.

Mike DeCourcy

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College football rankings after Week 7

College football's updated polls following the Week 7 slate of games.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Alabama-Georgia: Tide rebound in second half for massive win over Bulldogs

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Alabama vs. Georgia on Saturday. Follow for complete results from the SEC rivalry game.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Purdue Jeff Brohm COVID-19

Brohm would be the fourth FBS coach to contract the coronavirus if a PCR test confirms his initial diagnosis.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Georgia fans livid at SEC officials

Alabama beat Georgia on Saturday, and some Bulldogs fans think the officials had a hand in the defeat.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Who's No. 4?

Who is the fourth-best team in college football? We have no idea, and that's the best piece of the Playoff puzzle.

Bill Bender

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