COLLEGE FOOTBALL NEWS

Why Mark Richt is poised to win — and win big — at Miami

It might seem crazy to say, but Richt might face less pressure to win a national championship at his alma mater than he did at Georgia.

Bill Bender

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Miami's Brad Kaaya can be best quarterback in ACC

The third-year starter has what it takes to go down in history. He's already halfway there.

Terrin Waack

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Don’t worry, football in Virginia should be just fine under new coaches

Virginia Tech replaces a legendary coach, and Virginia hasn’t finished a season ranked in the AP poll since 2004. But all is not lost.

Travis Durkee

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Georgia Tech's Justin Thomas plans to push young team to 'step up' this season

Georgia Tech quarterback Justin Thomas will lead another young team this season.

Terrin Waack

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Louisiana brewery honors LSU, creates 'Bayou Bengal' beer

Bayou Bengal is Tin Roof's honorary beer named for the LSU Tigers.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Bylaw suggests Hugh Freeze penalty could be less severe than expected

Hugh Freeze has denied any intentional wrongdoing and has called the violations "mistakes."

Justin Sievert

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Cincinnati coach Tommy Tuberville claims he 'caught me some Pokemons'

Tommy Tuberville seems to not know what is and what isn't a Pokemon.

Jordan Heck

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Man gets trapped inside Oklahoma stadium chasing Pokemon

Pokemon Go has led to yet another incident involving sports fans.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Suspension ‘in play’ for Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze, report says

The Rebels coach could be punished under a recently enacted NCAA rule.

Steven J. Gaither

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Big 12 coaches in favor of adding Houston, BYU to conference

The Big 12 knows what it wants — but can it get it?

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Ivy League to be laboratory for NCAA kickoff experiment

The FCS conference, with NCAA approval, is taking an old-school approach to the play.

Tom Gatto

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Former South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore to play himself in movie

Lattimore will make his acting debut in the Christian film "Faiths Song"

Colleen Thomas

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Former Baylor Bear Shawn Oakman indicted on sexual assault charges

Former Baylor defensive end Shawn Oakman has been accused of assaulting a Baylor student last April.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Girlfriend of Bri'onte Dunn to 911: 'My boyfriend hit me really bad'

Ohio State running back Bri'onte Dunn was dismissed from the program Monday for a "violation of team rules."

Ron Clements

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There is still a chance the Big 12 could expand

The Big 12 board asked commissioner Bob Bowlsby to gauge the interest levels of other universities looking to join the conference.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Baylor roster thinned out

It means there is an average of one fewer scholarship player at more than two-thirds of a 22-position depth-chart than the NCAA allows.

Bob Hille

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Showtime Sports will give us a behind-the-scenes look at Florida State this season

Florida State announced Tuesday that Showtime Sports would chronicle its 2016 football season with a weekly 30-minute show called "A Season With Florida State Football.”

Colleen Thomas

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Bob Stoops isn't going anywhere and the Sooners are better for it

So how long does Stoops plan on coaching? He's not ready to hear the question quite yet.

Bill Bender

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Jim Grobe's Big 12 media day presser was a disaster

The Big 12 media day did not go well for Baylor's interim head football coach, who failed to display the necessary accountability for his program.

Sean Gentille

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Charlie Strong needs to answer the QB question to survive at Texas

“Who’s your quarterback? How many games are you going to win? Are you on the hot seat?” At Texas, the second and third questions never stop. The first question, however, will determine if Strong can get off the hot seat in Year 3.

Bill Bender

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Lou Holtz showed up to the Republican National Convention with his own liquor

Retirement seems to be treating the former Notre Dame coach well.

Marco Serna

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Pac-12 Media Days: Stanford's Christian McCaffrey says he can 'do more' in 2016

Stanford's Christian McCaffrey says he can "do more" in 2016. But that doesn't necessarily mean he will top his 2,019 rushing yards from last season. He said he's "not statistically focused."

Lisa Horne

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Jim Harbaugh continues quest for cool dad status in Michigan-themed rap video

Jim Harbaugh sings — or rather shouts — the chorus for rapper Bailey's song "Who's Got It Better Than Us?"

Jordan Greer

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ESPN to launch ACC Network by 2019

The ACC will be joining the Big Ten, SEC and Pac-12 in the TV listings.

Ron Clements

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Ohio State RB Bri'onte Dunn dismissed for violating team rules

The senior running back was expected to compete for carries in summer camp.

Bill Bender

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New Baylor AD Mack Rhoades: 'We love a fixer-upper'

Mack Rhoades wants to change the culture at Baylor following a series of sexual assaults that have scandalized the athletic program.

Ron Clements

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Will kickoffs be gone soon?

Two influential bodies have engaged in preliminary conversations about eliminating kickoffs from college football.

Marcus Dinitto

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Top football helmet maker explores padded covers, report says

Schutt, the nation's No. 1 helmet maker, is exploring a deal with the maker of the coverings already used in some top college programs.

Bob Hille

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Alabama suspends Alphonse Taylor indefinitely after arrest

Alabama offensive lineman Alphonse Taylor has been indefinitely suspended after his arrest Sunday on DUI charges.

Ron Clements

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Mike Gundy's hair game is strong, but can Cowboys deliver?

The Oklahoma State coach's hair will be better remembered than what he said about this season's edition of the Cowboys.

Bill Bender

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UNC will no longer sell jerseys of star athletes

In an effort to avoid backlash — as well as lawsuits — from athletes, UNC will no longer sell jerseys featuring the numbers of star players.

Marcus Dinitto

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Bob Bowlsby botches Big 12 address with Baylor talk

There were many other topics the Big 12 commissioner could have talked about, but instead, he chose one and messed it up.

Bill Bender

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Baylor scandal 'sullied' entire Big 12, commissioner Bob Bowlsby says

"When one member’s reputation is damaged," Bowlsby said in Dallas, "I think all of our images are damaged."

Bob Hille

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Two Florida receivers arrested on felony charges after shooting BB gun

Freshmen wide receivers Tyrie Cleveland and Rick Anthony Wells were arrested and charged with two felony counts after firing BB gun and causing damage in their dorm.

Terrin Waack

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Stedman Bailey joins West Virginia coaching staff to finish degree

Nearly eight months after being shot twice in the head, Stedman Bailey is returning to the football field.

Joe Rodgers

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LSU coach Les Miles reflects on 'extremely sad time for Baton Rouge'

LSU football coach Les Miles issued a statement Sunday night calling for "peace, compassion and civility" after three police officers were shot and killed.

Brandon Schlager

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Former Michigan assistant's nephew among officers killed in Baton Rouge, report says

Fred Jackson was a coach on the Michigan staff when the Wolverines won the 1997 national title.

Bill Bender

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As LSU players join Baton Rouge conversation, they can contribute to healing

Les Miles said last week this could be a 'very significant team.' That could take on a new definition as the LSU players respond to Sunday's shootings.

Bill Bender

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Alabama offensive lineman Alphonse Taylor arrested, charged with DUI

Yet more trouble has befallen the Tide this offseason.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Former Mississippi State WR Chris Smith shot, killed overnight

Smith was shot in his hometown of Meridian, Miss.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Mark Richt brings high dive tradition from Georgia to Miami

Richt's backflip off a high dive isn't new; he began the tradition when he was at Georgia.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Boston College to retire Matt Ryan, Luke Kuechly's jerseys

In two separate games this season, Boston College will retire quarterback Matt Ryan's jersey and linebacker Luke Kuechly's jersey.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Michael Jordan will be Michigan's honorary captain against Hawaii

Coach Jim Harbaugh has recruited yet another sports superstar to rep the Wolverines.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Michigan loses RB Derrick Green to TCU, reports say

Derrick Green, who was the one of the top running backs for the class of 2013, will transfer to TCU from Michigan.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Former Vanderbilt football player Cory Batey sentenced to 15 years after rape conviction

Batey and three other football players were convicted in the rape case.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Tim Tebow says he's not speaking at GOP convention, calls report just a 'rumor'

Tim Tebow woke up this morning to a big surprise — he was supposedly speaking at the GOP convention. He went on Instagram to kill that rumor.

Arthur Weinstein

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Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett cracks down on 'Pokemon Go'-playing teammates

The Buckeyes quarterback wants his teammates' minds on practice — not Pokemon Go.

Arthur Weinstein

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Colorado athletes call their gym 'The Plantation,' chancellor says

Colorado athletes reportedly call their gym "The Plantation," referencing how black athletes work to support white athletes.

Arthur Weinstein

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For Hugh Freeze and Ole Miss, judgment can't come soon enough

The Rebels face a brutal September and are awaiting a ruling on an NCAA investigation.

Bill Bender

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Enjoy Les Miles while you can, LSU and SEC; he's unlike any other

The LSU coach gave a 21-minute opening statement Thursday and eventually talked about his football team.

Bill Bender

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Pac-12 Media Days: For the first time, Stanford picked to win Pac-12 by media

What do you know: For the first time in 56 seasons the Cardinal gets top billing in the Pac-12.

Lisa Horne

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Officer who arrested Alabama players not an LSU fan, Monroe PD tells Nick Saban

Saban is facing heat for his decision not to suspend Robinson, who faced a felony charge of possession of a stolen firearm.

Travis Durkee

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Will Muschamp says the right things, but can he win like Spurrier at South Carolina?

Muschamp likes what Spurrier built in Columbia. "That's what we plan on; building on that.”

Bill Bender

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Tim Tebow, Dana White among speakers at Republican convention

Donald Trump will have plenty of sports voices speaking on his behalf as he pursues the Republican nomination for president.

Scott Ridge

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Michigan State football player allegedly hit by Draymond Green to transfer

Jermaine Edmondson has been granted his release by Michigan State and will transfer.

Ron Clements

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Urban Meyer stands by DC Greg Schiano after Penn State allegations

Meyer is sticking by his defensive coordinator after unsealed documents allege Schiano knew of Jerry Sandusky's actions at PSU.

Gabrielle McMillen

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College Football Playoff will consider moving semifinals off New Year's Eve

CFB Playoff executive director Bill Hancock said Wednesday the committee will consider moving future semifinals off New Year's Eve.

Ron Clements

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Art Briles will return to coaching by 2017, so he says

Briles was shown the door at Baylor in May amid controversy surrounding the Bears' football program.

Travis Durkee

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Missouri AD Mack Rhoades headed to Baylor, school announces

Rhoades, who has been at Mizzou only 14 months, will replace Ian McCaw, who resigned this summer amid Baylor's sexual assault scandal.

Bob Hille

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Bret Bielema fills Spurrier entertainment void, creating his on-field success next

Bielema was on his game Wednesday at SEC Media Days. On a serious note, his fourth season will be a telling one as the Hogs aim to break through.

Bill Bender

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Nick Saban defends how Cam Robinson, Hootie Jones have been disciplined

The Alabama coach says the players were disciplined after their arrests earlier this year and doesn't think they got preferential treatment.

Bob Hille

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SEC-Big Ten challenge is Bret Bielema's best idea yet

Arkansas coach Bret Bielema has a lot ideas and isn’t afraid to share them. The SEC-Big Ten challenge is his best one yet.

Bill Bender

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Nick Saban creates — and destroys — coaches along the way

Three SEC East coaches are former Saban assistants. The bad news: Saban is 100-18 with four national titles at Alabama.

Bill Bender

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Texas A&M star Myles Garrett aims to become 'unanimous' No. 1 NFL Draft pick

The Aggies junior defensive end enters the 2016 season with lofty goals.

Alec Brzezinski

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SEC media days: Can you trust Kevin Sumlin’s QB plan to get back in SEC West hunt?

The Aggies' quarterback situation has been less than ideal since Johnny Manziel jumped to the NFL, but coach Kevin Sumlin believes in an Oklahoma transfer.

Bill Bender

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Just say it, Butch: Tennessee needs to beat Florida to take next step

Tennessee has a lot of big games on its 2016 schedule, but the biggest has to be its matchup with Florida.

Bill Bender

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Georgia running backs Nick Chubb, Sony Michel return still uncertain

Georgia coach Kirby Smart is still not sure if his two star running backs will be ready in time to play in the Bulldogs' season opener.

Bill Bender

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Greg Schiano, Tom Bradley knew of Jerry Sandusky’s abuse, court documents say

High-profile assistants at top programs knew about Sandusky's acts while at Penn State.

Travis Durkee

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Mississippi State's Dan Mullen winning SEC Media Days with sneakers, surfing

Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen showcases his off-the-field cool persona. Or at least tries.

Steven J. Gaither

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Give Kirby Smart time to clean up arrests, he might just deliver

First-year Georgia coach Kirby Smart did not shy away from questions at SEC Media Days about his players being arrested.

Bill Bender

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Joe Paterno's callous reaction to 1976 Jerry Sandusky victim revealed in new court docs

The testimony includes claim that former Penn State coach Joe Paterno was personally told of abuse by a victim.

Travis Durkee

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Pokémon Go tees up Jameis Winston joke for University of Florida police

Florida police couldn't resist the urge to reference Jameis Winston after a Pokémon Go photo featured crab legs.

Travis Durkee

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Hugh Freeze says Laremy Tunsil sent a letter after Ole Miss violations

The Ole Miss coach said there was a "sweetness" to the letter his former player sent.

Jordan Heck

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Service academy athletes free to pursue pro careers immediately under new policy

After Secretary of Defense Ash Carter told Navy's Keenan Reynolds to "go get 'em" in the NFL, defense department policy changed.

Bob Hille

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Jim McElwain held to Saban standard, and that’s how it should be

Jim McElwain is confident in the Gators as he enters his second season as head coach.

Bill Bender

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Gus Malzahn looks to tap into 2013 formula to snap Auburn out of funk

Winning close games, finding a quarterback and maneuvering through a brutal schedule top the Tigers' list.

Bill Bender

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Four Auburn players arrested on marijuana charges won't miss playing time

Auburn coach Gus Malzahn won't take playing time from four players arrested on marijuana possession charges in April.

Joe Rodgers

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Steve Spurrier's "Head Ball Coach" book releases this summer

The Head Ball Coach wrote a book, and it's named "Head Ball Coach," rightly so.

Terrin Waack

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Marcus Mariota pupil Tua Tagovailoa sweeps Elite 11, Opening Finals MVPs

The No. 2 dual-threat QB in the class of 2017 says though he's committed to Alabama, he'll take all five of his official visits.

Bob Hille

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SEC Media Days: Schedule, what to watch as league's media event begins Monday

Spurrier is gone, but the SEC roster is loaded with coaches you'll want to hear and future first-round draft picks.

Ken Bradley

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Georgia DL Jonathan Ledbetter jailed on DUI charges; 8th arrest under Kirby Smart

Kirby Smart hasn't coached a down in Athens, Ga., but is already dealing with the his eighth player arrest since becoming head coach.

Joe Rodgers

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Nick Saban, Jimbo Fisher team up to help flooded West Virginia high schools

Devastating floods throughout West Virginia in late June claimed the lives of 23 people.

Travis Durkee

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FSU commits uses Lambo

Khalan Laborn announced his commitment to Florida State with a rented Lambo.

Travis Durkee

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Las Vegas sports book releases 'Game of the Year' lines

Trying to find Golden Nugget's betting lines on college football games this year? We've got them here.

Steve Petrella

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Jim Grobe explains his plan to help save Baylor football in SN interview

Jim Grobe takes over Baylor football program in aftermath of report detailing the mishandling of sexual assault allegations involving players.

Bill Bender

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Baylor invites rape victim Brenda Tracy to speak to athletes

Brenda Tracy already spoke to the Nebraska football team about her rape by two Oregon State football players.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Arizona State could potentially expand beer sales at Sun Devil Stadium

Arizona State is debating whether it will expand its alcohol sales within the football stadium.

Don Muret

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Georgia Southern loses scholarships, on probation after academic violations

Georgia Southern will lose scholarships and wins because of academic violations.

Steven J. Gaither

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Angry Arkansas has interesting plan for $2M Michigan buyout

In order to resume its rivalry with Notre Dame, Michigan had to buy its way out of games against Arkansas, which left the Razorbacks unhappy.

Bob Hille

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Power 5 conferences propose giving athletes more time off

Among the proposals: 21 more days off during the academic year and an eight-hour block of time each night free from athletic activities.

Bob Hille

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New twist in Notre Dame-Michigan rivalry should be even more fun

Notre Dame and Michigan will renew their rivalry with a home-and-home series in 2018-19.

Bill Bender

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Mark Richt's first home game with Miami might happen on the road

Lagging stadium renovations could force the Hurricanes to relocate their Sept. 3 opener against Florida A&M.

Marc Lancaster

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50 questions, 50 days until college football starts

Sporting News answered 50 quick-hitter questions in honor of the 50 days left until the 2016 college football season officially starts.

Bill Bender

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Michigan-Notre Dame rivalry to renew in 2018, report says

One of the most storied rivalries in college football is getting the green light to return to the field.

Joe Rodgers

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Josh Rosen 'would've been best QB in this year's draft,' UCLA's Jim Mora says

The Bruins coach implies that Rosen, who threw for 3,670 yards and 23 TDs as a true freshman, is better than Jared Goff and Carson Wentz.

Bob Hille

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ESPN's John Wildhack to become new AD at Syracuse

John Wildhack will leave ESPN in August for a job at his alma mater.

Michael McCarthy

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LSU athletes, staffs will have to take classes to prevent sexual harassment

Amid the scandals rocking Baylor and Tennessee, LSU decided all athletes must take a course in sexual harassment sensitivity and awareness.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Tennessee reaches $2.48 million settlement in sexual assault lawsuit

Tennessee settled with eight plaintiffs who alleged the university created an atmosphere that allowed sexual assaults to take place.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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LSU coach Les Miles back on the movie beat with role as officer

Les Miles is making his second movie appearance, and this time he's not playing a role related to football.

Terrin Waack

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Former Iowa football player Kyle Calloway killed by train

The former Iowa offensive lineman died at the age of 29 after being struck by a train while jogging.

Marcus Dinitto

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Bob Harris, 'voice of Blue Devils,' to retire after four decades

Bob Harris has called 1,358 Blue Devils men's basketball games, including 104 against Duke's archrival, North Carolina.

Bob Hille

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More than 200 former Penn State lettermen ask for return of Joe Paterno statue

Penn State removed the statue of Joe Paterno in the summer of 2012 in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sexual-abuse case.

Joe Rodgers

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Alabama quarterback Blake Barnett set to tie the knot

The happy couple that is an Alabama quarterback and a professional surfer shared news of their engagement on social media.

Terrin Waack

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Robert Beal credits relationship with Kirby Smart for commitment to Georgia

Robert Beal committed to the Georgia over Alabama, Notre Dame and Florida State.

Marcus Dinitto

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Georgia running back Sony Michel breaks forearm in off-field incident

Michel, a junior, underwent surgery a day after he was injured. His return date is unknown.

Terrin Waack

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Five questions waiting to be answered at The Opening Finals

The elite camp — an annual who's who of potential college talent, as well as talent evaluators — runs through Sunday.

Bob Hille

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Alabama self-reports 19 secondary NCAA violations

The university posted the information on the Friday of a holiday weekend and has since removed the news release from RollTide.com.

Bob Hille

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Jim Harbaugh tried to prove he's a real Drake fan and failed

Jim Harbaugh really wants recruits to think he's cool.

Nick Birdsong

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Jim Harbaugh cancels satellite camp over Zika virus, concerns about baby

Thursday's camp was to be the last in Michigan's month-long barnstorming tour of the U.S. that also included a stop in Australia.

Bob Hille

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Your crappy 5-7 team has to wait behind crappy 6-6 teams for bowl bid, NCAA rules

After all 6-6 bowl-eligible teams are selected, the 5-7 teams will be deemed eligible in descending order of Academic Progress Rate.

Bob Hille

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Michigan players reenact 'Circle of Life', have a lot of time on their hands

The Jim Harbaugh saga of craziness at Michigan continues.

Colleen Thomas

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Texas continues to reap Baylor defectors, lands four-star OL

Four four-star players who originally signed with Baylor this spring, instead will play at Texas.

Bob Hille

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Three more women join Title IX lawsuit against Baylor

The number of plaintiffs in one of three federal lawsuits pending against Baylor doubled to six with Tuesday's amended suit.

Bob Hille

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Trevone Boykin has felony assault charge reduced to misdemeanor

Former TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin's felony charge from an incident in December was reduced Tuesday.

Ron Clements

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No. 3 dual-threat QB Kellen Mond opts for Texas A&M after Baylor decommit

The four-star recruit's decision is the latest in a revolving-door story at quarterback in College Station.

Bob Hille

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Tim Tebow prays with family of unconscious man on plane

Tim Tebow was on a flight from Atlanta to Phoenix over the weekend when another passenger fell unconscious because of a heart condition.

Ron Clements

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Auburn, Penn State schedule home-and-home football series

The Auburn and Penn State football programs announced Monday a home-and-home series for 2021 and 2022.

Marcus Dinitto

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Herschel Walker’s Heisman, national title picks might surprise you

He’s still partial to his alma mater of Georgia, so his picks to win the 2016 Heisman Trophy and national championship are surprising.

Ron Clements

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SEC Twitter account gets hacked, reportedly posts inappropriate photos

The SEC has issued a statement after a Twitter hack, according to reports.

Rea White

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Baylor, Art Briles officially terminate relationship after suspension

Briles, Baylor have officially terminated their relationship, acknowledge serious shortcomings in response to reports of sexual violence in program.

Rea White

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Five-star offensive lineman Wyatt Davis commits to Ohio State

Davis is the No. 1 guard in the Class of 2017.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Jim Harbaugh says he doesn't miss the NFL, is embracing challenge at Michigan

Jim Harbaugh still follows the league, especially brother John's Ravens, but he says he's excited about helping his Wolverines players get there.

Terrin Waack

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Baylor releases five football signees from letters of intent

The Bears prepared to lose five more players from their 2016 recruiting class as the university announced it had granted releases to the group.

Terrin Waack

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At least your phone can save the date for all future K-State nonconference games

On Thursday, Kansas State announced a home-and-home with Washington State for 2026 and 2029.

Ken Bradley

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Rape survivor meets Mike Riley, the man she 'hated'

Brenda Tracy met Riley for the first time since she was sexually assaulted in 1998 at Oregon State, where he was the football coach.

Scott Ridge

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Georgia dismisses freshman DB after second arrest in three months

Chad Clay was released from UGA's football program Wednesday after being arrested for the second time in 10 weeks.

Steven J. Gaither

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Big 12 wants full access to information surrounding Baylor assaults

Later Wednesday, the Baylor interim president responded to the Big 12's request.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Alabama AD Bill Battle to take medical leave for cancer treatment

Battle will be away from his office for a few weeks as he undergoes treatment for multiple myeloma, a form of cancer.

Joe Rodgers

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Alabama assistant coaches get raises approved

Alabama's assistants were rewarded following a national-championship winning season.

Rea White

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Art Briles skipped scheduled visit with rape victim, woman's lawyers say

Art Briles not helping himself repair his image in wake of Baylor sexual assault scandal.

Joe Rodgers

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Jim Harbaugh and wife are expecting another child

Harbaugh announced that he and his wife Sarah are expecting their fourth child to reporters covering a camp in Ann Arbor.

Colleen Thomas

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DA says he didn't want to ruin lives of two men who spent years working and sweating

Alabama's Cam Robinson and Hootie Jones won't be prosecuted for their May arrests because of lack of evidence and the DA's interesting reasoning.

Travis Durkee

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​ESPN renews with Big Ten as conference triples media rights haul

ESPN has agreed to pay $190 million annually over six years to share media rights to Big Ten football and basketball games with Fox.

Marcus Dinitto

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NC State adopts new, way-too-cute puppy mascot, Tuffy II

NC State welcomed Tuffy II to the Wolfpack on Sunday.

Terrin Waack

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Report: USC AD Pat Haden, relatives received $2.4M in part-time role for charity

The outgoing USC athletic director and his family have been receiving large payments from a charitable foundation as scholarship totals decreased.

Ron Clements

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Brandon Vandenburg, ex-Vanderbilt player, convicted in rape retrial

Vandenburg, 23, was found guilty on all counts, including aggravated rape and sexual battery,

Tom Gatto

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NCAA considering partnership with NFL to sponsor football camps

The NCAA wants to find a way to regulate satellite camps without banning them outright.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Muhammad Ali’s grandson can be model, running back without NCAA interference

Ali's grandson sure is fast and he sure is pretty.

Travis Durkee

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Ron Lester gave us the heart and soul of 'Varsity Blues'

Ron Lester died at age 45, but his role as Billy Bob will not be forgotten.

Bill Bender

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Jimbo Fisher says FSU will not attend or host any satellite camps

The Seminoles "satellite right here in Tallahassee," Fisher said.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Art Briles, Baylor quickly resolve contract dispute, report says

Briles settles with Baylor one day after alleging termination from the school amid the sexual assault scandals.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Michigan AD defends incredibly expensive Jim Harbaugh tour

First-year Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said Thursday the satellite camp tour will cost the university roughly $350,000.

Travis Durkee

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LSU lifts ban on visiting marching band performances

The ban has been in place for a year, but it recently came to light a week ago and stirred up controversy.

Terrin Waack

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Former Baylor coach Art Briles accuses school of wrongful termination

Three weeks after Briles was "suspended with intent to terminate", his attorney says he's being used as a 'scapegoat.'

Joseph Rivera

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Hines Ward thinks Georgia's QB question has a simple answer

Hines Ward, a former Georgia player, knows who he'd start at quarterback if he were in Kirby Smart's position.

Gabrielle McMillen

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K-State's Bill Snyder likes return to title game but wants 12-team Big 12

He likes a format in which a team can suffer an early-season loss and still recover to be in the playoff discussion.

Bob Hille

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Baylor football player accused of sexual assault in new lawsuit

According to the suit, one of the alleged assaults involved a football player in 2014.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Former Oregon State football player Josh Williams shot dead in California

Williams was found shot in Inglewood, Calif., where he was waiting to return to school.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Corey Robinson won't play final season for Notre Dame, citing concussions

The son of NBA legend David Robinson already was set to have a full plate after being elected student body president.

Marc Lancaster

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College football media day dates, locations

The SEC gets things started when it begins July 11 in Birmingham, Ala.

Bill Bender

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Notre Dame loses DB Devin Butler to broken foot

Butler, a senior, underwent surgery Monday to have another screw inserted into his foot and will miss 14-16 weeks.

Travis Durkee

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Talk of Art Briles return to Baylor? ‘Unbelievable,’ alleged rape victim’s family member says

The family member is angered by talk of the ousted coach's return, but "I've hit that point now that I don't know if I can get any madder."

Bob Hille

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Tebow helps Buckeyes recruit

Ohio State has resorted to Tim Tebow testimonials to boost its recruiting strategy.

Brandon Schlager

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Tennessee has good reason to cancel classes for football season opener

Should the university have cancelled classes for the day of its football season opener?

Tadd Haislop

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Former Ohio State star Beanie Wells extorted after brother's botched drug deal

Wells, 27, now hosts a morning sports talk show in Columbus, Ohio, after a four-year stint in the NFL.

Travis Durkee

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Baylor president 'caught off guard’ by booster push to bring back Art Briles

David Garland says "a lot of fans love what the coach did on the football field, and you can understand that."

Bob Hille

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Former Jacksonville University receiver wounded in Orlando attack

A former high school teammate of Tim Tebow, Rodney Sumter Jr. had surgery Monday.

Scott Ridge

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Baylor regents considering suspending Art Briles one year, reports say

One notable donor said he'd like to see Briles back, but another report states there's not enough support to make that happen.

Ken Bradley

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Florida's Jeremy Foley retiring after 25 years as AD

Jeremy Foley is retiring as athletics director at the University of Florida, effective Oct. 1, the school announced Monday.

Marcus Dinitto

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Ohio State future QB battles should be ridiculously competitive

The addition of Tate Martell simply makes Urban Meyer's stack of talented quarterbacks that much higher.

Bill Bender

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Top dual-threat QB Tate Martell commits to Ohio State

He decommitted from Texas A&M in May and pledged to the Buckeyes after a weekend visit to Columbus.

Bob Hille

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Search for missing Nevada football player Marc Ma called off

Ma went missing while paddle boarding on Lake Tahoe Friday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Get used to it: Nation's No. 1 player Najee Harris hogging all the attention

Harris is committed to Alabama, still is being pursued by dozens of schools and is making 'wow' plays on the camp circuit.

Ken Bradley

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Mariners draft Ken Griffey Jr.’s son Trey, essentially waste a pick

Trey is a wide receiver at Arizona, not a sweet-swinging center fielder like his father.

Travis Durkee

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Notre Dame working on renewing rivalry with Michigan

Two of college football's most storied programs could meet up again — and soon.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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LSU athletic department looks foolish once again with bonehead policy

LSU's latest move doesn't make the Tigers look good at all.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Charlie Strong says Texas, Texas A&M working out when to play again

It's a rivalry a lot of people want renewed — so when will we get to see it again?

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Eyeing move to Big 12, Central Florida upgrades video boards at stadium, arena

The biggest display screen in the stadium will be more than 36 feet high and 136 feet wide.

Don Muret

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See for yourself: Jim Harbaugh’s satellite camps don’t hurt anybody

Coaches coaching. Players going through drills. What's not to like about Harbaugh's latest camp (in Ohio, no less)?

Bill Bender

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Florida renames football field after Steve Spurrier

Steve Spurrier dubbed Florida's football stadium "The Swamp." Now, he'll be immortalized there.

Steve Petrella

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A technological ‘game changer’ brings NCAA up to date

In 2017, NCAA will allow review video in college football locker rooms, which SEC coaches believe will help them do their job more efficiently.

Terrin Waack

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Nick Saban doesn't care how Jim Harbaugh runs his program — why should he?

Saban runs the nation's best football program and is focused on his team. He says 'Jim Harbaugh is fine with me.'

Ken Bradley

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Victim's attorney questions why Art Briles' assistants remain on Baylor staff

A law firm found that football coaches acted inappropriately and had undue influence in sexual and domestic assault investigations.

Bob Hille

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Ohio State selling beer stadium-wide beginning this season

Ohio State gave an inch last year with alcohol. Now, it's giving a mile.

Terrin Waack

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Sun Belt last FBS conference to get title game, reports say

The Sun Belt will finally get its own title game, becoming the last FBS conference to have its own championship.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Three former Texas Tech players indicted on felony burglary charges

The players, dismissed from the team in May, are accused of stealing guns and other items valued at $14,000.

Bob Hille

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Art Briles overlooked alleged 2014 assaults by Devin Chafin, accuser says

Another woman has come forward claiming she was assaulted by a Bears football player. This time, the alleged attacker is former running back Devin Chafin.

Ron Clements

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C-USA documents show 'Little Sisters of the Poor' are getting poorer

Conference USA will receive about $2.8 million in TV revenue in 2016-17 from four broadcast networks, or only about $200,000 per school.

Bob Hille

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Jim Mora signs 2-year extension at UCLA

Mora, 54, has a 37-16 overall record in four seasons at UCLA, including two bowl victories.

Travis Durkee

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Jim Harbaugh fighting for youngsters because 'People are against football'

The controversial Michigan coach says his program is devoted to overcoming a perceived bias against his sport.

Scott Ridge

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Auburn’s Gus Malzahn agrees to contract extension through 2020

Coming off back-to-back disappointing seasons after Malzahn led Auburn to within 13 seconds of a national title in his first season, 2013.

Bob Hille

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ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit thinks satellite training camps are 'ridiculous'

Nick Saban and Jim Harbaugh are at war, and Kirk Herbstreit is rolling his eyes.

Michael McCarthy

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Jim Harbaugh quotes Churchill, Ditka in advising high school graduates

The Michigan coach was an honorable guest at a high school graduation in Tampa, Fla., where he told students to not let critics get them down.

Gabrielle McMillen

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LOOK: Did recruit's dad unveil Ohio State's throwback uniforms for 2016?

The 1916-era look makes sense as this year marks the 100th anniversary of Ohio State's first conference football title in 1916.

Bob Hille

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Ken Starr supporters take out full-page newspaper ad thanking him

The ad comes out shortly after it was revealed Starr may have been aware of the rape allegations surrounding the university football team.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Former UGA receiver Malcolm Mitchell earns Georgia Children's Author of the Year award

The receiver wrote the book "The Magician's Hat" after he joined an all-women's book club during his senior year at Georgia.

Gabrielle McMillen

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College GameDay opening season at Lambeau Field for LSU-Wisconsin

ESPN's College GameDay will begin the 2016 season in America's Dairyland.

Ron Clements

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Jim Grobe aims to 'steady the ship' at Baylor

Jim Grobe said winning is important, but nothing is more important than character.

Ron Clements

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Big 12 right to add title game; proof is in playoff payoff

The conference’s much-anticipated meetings this week didn’t answer the million-dollar expansion question, took away then gave back Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield’s eligibility for 2017 and didn’t address what’s next for Baylor. But the conference got one thing right.

Bill Bender

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Alabama to join Michigan at satellite camp days after Harbaugh, Saban feud

Nick Saban and Jim Harbaugh's staffs will team up at an Old Dominion University satellite camp on Sunday.

Steve Petrella

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NASCAR thrilled for boost from college football with 'Battle at Bristol'

Tennessee and Virginia Tech will get together in Thunder Valley three weeks after NASCAR's extremely popular Night Race at Bristol.

Michael McCarthy

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If you need more proof that ex-Baylor president Ken Starr is the worst, here it is

A local news anchor called the former Baylor president out on his claims he never knew about students reporting rape on campus.

Kami Mattioli

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Baker Mayfield granted extra year of eligibility at Oklahoma via Big 12 rule change

Is the Big 12 in for a third year of a Mayfield-led "Air Raid" offense?

Zac Al-Khateeb

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5-star recruit Jeffrey Simmons enrolls at Mississippi State, even after assault video

A video emerged back in March allegedly showing the 5-star recruit assaulting a woman.

Terrin Waack

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O.J. Simpson reportedly refused to give up Heisman to wife's lawyer

Simpson reportedly refused to give his Heisman Trophy to Nicole Brown Simpson's estate lawyer to keep in the family.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Jim Harbaugh calls Nick Saban 'hypocritical'

The Michigan coach stood by his tweet at a satellite camp in Atlanta on Thursday.

Terrin Waack

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Michigan's Jim Harbaugh sports Hank Aaron jersey at Atlanta satellite camp

In a surprise twist, Hank Aaron showed up to the satellite camp wearing a Michigan hat.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Celebrate Brent Musburger’s ESPN extension with 5 classic moments

Let’s relive five of Musburger’s most iconic and awkward moments calling college football.

Travis Durkee

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Michigan vs. Alabama becoming college football's most desired matchup

Forget about the satellite camps. Focus on the potential for a dream matchup between coaches Nick Saban and Jim Harbaugh, instead.

Bill Bender

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Art Briles breaks silence with admission of mistakes

The ex-Baylor football coach has not seen the report that contributed to his firing.

Tadd Haislop

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