Georgia No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 and Ohio State No. 2 as expanded SEC, Big Ten flex muscles
Georgia is No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason college football poll for the second straight year.
Ole Miss enters 2024 trying to ignore the hype as LSU looks to defy expectations again
Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin learned a lot from Nick Saban — especially about the dangers of preseason praise and high expectations being placed upon a team by fans and media.
Kalen DeBoer makes unofficial Alabama coaching debut before big crowd at spring game
Alabama fans hungry for a return to national-title contention filled Bryant-Denny Stadium for Nick Saban’s first spring game.
Sen. Ted Cruz says there's a 50-50 chance of Congress passing college sports legislation this year
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz says there's a 50-50 chance of Congress passing legislation regulating college athletics by the end of the year.
Coaching carousel adds intrigue to college football recruiting's February signing period
College football’s busy recruiting calendar created a particularly hectic first few weeks on the job for all the head coaches who switched schools over the last month.
The rise, fall and rise again of Jim Harbaugh shows how quickly college coaches go from hot to not
College football has always been a what-have-you-done-lately business, but these days — fueled by nonstop hot-seat coverage and constant social-media scrutiny —- a coach’s stock rises and falls like a roller coaster.
Michigan could have Jim Harbaugh's replacement already on campus in 'shining star' Sherrone Moore
Michigan is the type of job that could set off a chain reaction of openings across college football the way Nick Saban's retirement from Alabama did two weeks ago.
Washington was able to hook Jedd Fisch with the chance to consistently contend for championships
Looking out at Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains from his new football offices, Jedd Fisch saw a place that can consistently contend for championships.
San Jose State's Brent Brennan agrees to 5-year deal to be Arizona's next coach, AP source says
Arizona hired San Jose State’s Brent Brennan to be the Wildcats’ next head coach, replacing Jedd Fisch about 48 hours after he left for Washington.
South Alabama coach Kane Wommack resigns with move to Alabama as DC close, AP source says
South Alabama coach Kane Wommack has resigned and is close to becoming Alabama's defensive coordinator.
Texas gives coach Sarkisian a four-year contract extension after Big 12 title and CFP appearance
Texas will give football coach Steve Sarkisian a four-year contract extension through 2030.
Tumultuous week leaves Washington trying to rebuild after title game loss, coach departure
In five days, Washington went from the precipice of its first national title in more than three decades to a football program in shambles.
Kalen DeBoer hired to replace Nick Saban at Alabama, leaving national runner-up Washington
Alabama wasted little time in finding Nick Saban’s successor, hiring Kalen DeBoer away from national runner-up Washington.
Florida State, coach Mike Norvell agree to 8-year deal at more than $10M per year, AP source says
Florida State and coach Mike Norvell have agreed to a new eight-year deal that will pay him more than $10 million per year, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
Nick Saban is latest championship-winning coach to exit amid drastic changes to college sports
When Nick Saban retired after 17 seasons and six national title with the Crimson Tide, he joined Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski, North Carolina’s Roy Williams, Notre Dame’s Muffet McGraw and Villanova’s Jay Wright has championship-winning college coaches in high-profile sports to call it a career over the last four years.
Replacing Nick Saban: Alabama begins hunt for a successor who will face sky-high expectations
Nick Saban is retiring with his Alabama football program still appearing formidable enough to regularly contend for Southeastern Conference and national championships.
Alabama's Nick Saban retires after 7 national titles, most in major college football history
Alabama coach Nick Saban is retiring after winning more national championships than any other major college football coach.
A tantalizing Rose Bowl matchup pits Saban's Alabama against Harbaugh's Michigan in the CFP
Nick Saban and Jim Harbaugh are among the few larger-than-life figures still standing in a sport long defined by its coaching giants.
An underdog for the 5th time since 2009, powerhouse Alabama embraces rare chance to prove 'em wrong
If Nick Saban cared about such things, he could count all the times Alabama has been a betting underdog since 2009 on one hand.
Alabama's Jalen Milroe says he overcame naysayers including Bill O'Brien to lead the Tide to the CFP
Jalen Milroe says former Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien once suggested he should change positions.
Top-seeded Michigan returns to Rose Bowl to face Alabama in College Football Playoff semifinal
Top-seeded Michigan will face Alabama in the College Football Playoff semifinal to be played as the 110th edition of the Rose Bowl Game.
No. 8 Alabama knocks off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 for SEC title. Both teams await postseason fate
Alabama is again top dog in the Southeastern Conference — and perhaps headed to the College Football Playoff.
Could the mighty SEC possibly miss the College Football Playoff for the first time?
The Southeastern Conference is the only league to claim a spot — sometimes two spots — in every College Football Playoff.
Georgia's Beck, Alabama's Milroe lead teams to SEC title game after replacing big-name QBs
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck and Alabama's Jalen Milroe have led their teams into the Southeastern Conference championship game after replacing big-name stars.
Milroe's TD pass to Bond on fourth-and-31 rescues No. 8 Alabama in 27-24 win over Auburn
Jalen Milroe and Isaiah Bond rescued No. 8 Alabama’s playoff hopes, connecting for a last-minute touchdown on fourth-and-goal from the 31 to beat Auburn 27-24.
Hurts passes for 279 yards, throws a TD and runs for one in Eagles' 31-17 win over Dolphins
Jalen Hurts threw for 279 yards, threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 31-17 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday night.
AP Top 25: Georgia is No. 1 for 19th straight poll, 3rd-best streak ever; Alabama in top 10 again
Georgia extended its streak of No. 1 rankings in The Associated Press college football poll to 19 straight weeks, the third best in the history of the rankings.
Milroe, No. 11 Alabama stage huge second-half rally, top No. 17 Tennessee 34-20
Jalen Milroe passed for two touchdowns, Jihaad Campbell returned a fumble for a score in the fourth quarter and No. 11 Alabama uncorked 27 straight second-half points in rallying for a 34-20 victory over No. 17 Tennessee.
Jalen Milroe, Jermaine Burton lead No. 11 Alabama past Texas A&M 26-20 to take control of SEC West
Jalen Milroe passed for a career-high 321 yards and Jermaine Burton caught two touchdown passes as No. 11 Alabama beat Texas A&M 26-20 on Saturday to take control of the SEC West.
No. 13 Alabama turns to Jalen Milroe again to spark its sputtering offense
Alabama is turning the offensive reins back over to Jalen Milroe, but the messy quarterback situation has been only part of the problem.
AP Top 25: Texas jumps to No. 4 after beating ‘Bama; Pac-12 sets conference high with 8 ranked teams
Texas jumped to No. 4 in The Associated Press college football poll after beating Alabama and the Pac-12 became just the second conference to place as many as eight teams in an AP Top 25.
AP Top 25: Texas jumps to No. 4 after beating 'Bama; Pac-12 sets conference-high with 8 ranked teams
Texas jumped to No. 4 in The Associated Press college football poll after beating Alabama and the Pac-12 became just the second conference to place as many as eight teams in the AP Top 25.
Hook 'em Horns! No. 11 Texas, Ewers pull off 34-24 victory at No. 3 Alabama
Quinn Ewers finished what he started last season, passing for 349 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 11 Texas to a 34-24 victory over third-ranked Alabama on Saturday night in a huge win for a program trying to climb back into national championship contention.
Georgia begins quest for 3rd straight championship as No. 1 in AP Top 25. Michigan, Ohio State next
Georgia begins its drive for an unprecedented college football championship three-peat as the No. 1 team in The Associated Press preseason Top 25.
Houston receiver John Metchie 'grateful' on field after finishing cancer treatment
Following his leukemia diagnosis, Houston Texans receiver John Metchie and other patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center would sit in an observatory gazing out the windows while hooked up to IVs that delivered their treatment.
Saban says current track in college football will lead to less competitive balance
Alabama coach Nick Saban says college football is not a business that operates like the NFL and warned that without more uniform rules on player compensation only the biggest spenders will compete for championships.
No. 1 Georgia tries to launch dynasty against emboldened TCU
No. 1 Georgia could become the first school to repeat as major college football champions since Alabama a decade ago, and the first to go back-to-back in the nine-year history of the four-team playoff.
Daniels, No. 15 LSU outlast No. 6 Alabama, 32-31 in OT
Jayden Daniels ran for 25-yard touchdown in overtime and then found tight end Mason Taylor for a do-or-die 2-point conversion, and 15th-ranked LSU defeated No. 6 Alabama 32-31.
Jalen Milroe, No. 1 Alabama escape Texas A&M, 24-20
Jalen Milroe threw for three touchdowns in his first start and No. 1 Alabama made a final goal-line stand to escape with a 24-20 victory over Texas A&M on Saturday night in a battle of backup quarterbacks.
No. 2 Alabama loses QB Bryce Young, beats No. 20 Arkansas
Alabama lost quarterback Bryce Young in the second quarter, but held off No. 20 Arkansas 49-26 behind the explosive runs of Jahmyr Gibbs and backup quarterback Jalen Milroe.
Texas coach, players say narrow loss a win for the future
The Texas and Alabama game was loud, wild and unpredictable until Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young took over the final period by driving the Crimson Tide to a touchdown and the game-winning field goal.
Commanders prepare to play without Robinson after shooting
The Washington Commanders are preparing to start the NFL season without Brian Robinson Jr. after the rookie running back was shot in his right leg in an attempted robbery Sunday.
Senators Tuberville, Manchin working on bill to tackle NIL
Senators Tommy Tuberville of Alabama and Joe Manchin of West Virginia have requested feedback from college sports leaders to be used to craft a bill to regulate how college athletes can be compensated for their names, images and likenesses.
AP source: SEC, Pac-12 leaders to push for NIL law in DC
The commissioners of the Southeastern Conference and the Pac-12 are scheduled to meet with lawmakers in Washington They will lobby for federal legislation to regulate name, image and likeness compensation to athletes.
Georgia snaps 41-year title drought with 33-18 win over Bama
Stetson Bennett delivered the biggest throws of his storybook career and Georgia’s defense sealed the sweetest victory in program history, vanquishing rival Alabama 33-18 to win the College Football Playoff title game.
Angry Dawgs: No. 3 Georgia beats No. 2 Michigan 34-11 in CFP
Stetson Bennett threw three touchdown passes, Nakobe Dean led an angry Georgia defense and the third-ranked Bulldogs returned to their dominant ways, beating No. 2 Michigan 34-11 in the Orange Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship.