Perfect Alabama finishes No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 12th time

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Alabama finished the season No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the 12th time, extending its record by completing the program’s first perfect season since 2009.

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AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

For those fans who are a tired of the same teams gobbling up the College Football Playoff spots and finishing near the top of the AP Top 25, here is reason to hope next season could be different.

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Unstoppable Tide: Alabama routs Ohio St for national title

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The celebration was at once familiar and unique. The confetti cannons sent a crimson and white shower into the air and Alabama players ran to the sideline to grab their championship hats and T-shirts.

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AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

For those fans who are a tired of the same teams gobbling up the College Football Playoff spots and finishing near the top of the AP Top 25, here is reason to hope next season could be different.

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Perfect Alabama finishes No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 12th time

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Alabama finished the season No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the 12th time, extending its record by completing the program’s first perfect season since 2009.

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No. 1 Alabama looking for 6th title under Saban vs. Ohio St

MIAMI (AP) — Trying to figure out which of Nick Saban’s Alabama teams is best is akin to picking Michelangelo’s greatest work of art or Ernest Hemingway’s best novel.

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Carson Palmer, Bob Stoops lead college Hall of Fame class

Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer and former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops are among the 13 former players and coaches who make up the latest College Football Hall of Fame class.

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Unstoppable Tide: Alabama routs Ohio St for national title

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The celebration was at once familiar and unique. The confetti cannons sent a crimson and white shower into the air and Alabama players ran to the sideline to grab their championship hats and T-shirts.

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Perfect Alabama finishes No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 11th time

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Alabama has finished the season No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the 11th time, extending its record by finishing with the program’s first perfect season since 2009.

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Unstoppable Tide: Alabama routs Ohio St for national title

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The celebration was at once familiar and unique. The confetti cannons sent a crimson and white shower into the air and Alabama players ran to the sideline to grab their championship hats and T-shirts.

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No. 1 Alabama wins national title 52-24 over No. 3 Ohio St

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — DeVonta Smith was uncoverable, Najee Harris unstoppable and Mac Jones impeccable. With a performance that was both surgical and explosive, No. 1 Alabama won the College Football Playoff national championship game 52-24 against No. 3 Ohio State on Monday night.

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Kicker Haubeil unavailable for Ohio State in title game

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Ohio State kicker Blake Haubeil and defensive linemen Tommy Togiai and defensive end Tyreke Smith are unavailable for the College Football Playoff national championship game against No. 1 Alabama on Monday night.

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Carson Palmer, Bob Stoops lead college Hall of Fame class

Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer and former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops are among the 13 former players and coaches who make up the latest College Football Hall of Fame class.

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No. 1 Alabama looking for 6th title under Saban vs. Ohio St

MIAMI (AP) — Trying to figure out which of Nick Saban’s Alabama teams is best is akin to picking Michelangelo’s greatest work of art or Ernest Hemingway’s best novel.

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No. 1 Alabama looking for 6th title under Saban vs. Ohio St

MIAMI (AP) — Trying to figure out which of Nick Saban’s Alabama teams is best is akin to picking Michelangelo’s greatest work of art or Ernest Hemingway’s best novel.

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After DOJ warning, NCAA to delay vote on compensation rules

MIAMI (AP) — The NCAA is set to delay a potential landmark vote on legislation that would permit college athletes to be compensated for their fame for the first time after the association received a warning from the Department of Justice about potential antitrust violations.

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NCAA preparing to delay vote on athlete compensation rules

MIAMI (AP) — The NCAA is preparing to delay a potential landmark vote on legislation that would permit college athletes to be compensated for their fame for the first time after receiving a warning from the Department of Justice about potential antitrust violations.

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Under Ryan Day, Ohio State's offense and QBs have taken off

Much has been made of Alabama’s transformation from a dynasty built on Nick Saban’s calling card lock-down defense to one powered by a prolific offense.

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College football 2021: NCAA reforms and pandemic recovery

College football will attempt to return to normal in 2021 after a season roiled by the pandemic while also adapting to a new paradigm in which the athletes have more power than ever before.

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College football 2021: NCAA reforms and pandemic recovery

College football will attempt to return to normal in 2021 after a season roiled by the pandemic while also adapting to a new paradigm in which the athletes have more power than ever before.

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NFL prospects everywhere in Alabama-Ohio State title game

Former LSU linebacker Patrick Queen is a good example of how a huge performance in a national championship game can help a player boost his NFL draft stock.

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Reported virus issues at Ohio St raise specter of CFP delay

College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock said Tuesday the national championship game between Alabama and Ohio State is still a go for Monday night amid a report that the Buckeyes are having COVID-19 issues.

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Alabama's Smith becomes 1st WR to win Heisman in 29 years

NEW YORK (AP) — On an Alabama team stacked with stars, DeVonta Smith emerged as the best player in college football while playing a position that rarely gets that kind of recognition.

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Alabama's Smith becomes 1st WR to win Heisman in 29 years

NEW YORK (AP) — On an Alabama team stacked with stars, DeVonta Smith emerged as the best player in college football while playing a position that rarely gets that kind of recognition.

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Reported virus issues at Ohio St raise specter of CFP delay

College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock said Tuesday the national championship game between Alabama and Ohio State is still a go for Monday night amid a report that the Buckeyes are having COVID-19 issues.

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Alabama's Smith could set new standard for Heisman receivers

DeVonta Smith would be a Heisman Trophy winner unlike any other.

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Ohio State coach Day expects QB Fields to play vs Alabama

Ohio State coach Ryan Day said he expects Justin Fields to play in the College Football Playoff national championship game against Alabama after the quarterback was banged up during the semifinals.

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Alabama's Smith could set new standard for Heisman receivers

DeVonta Smith would be a Heisman Trophy winner unlike any other.

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Ohio State coach Day expects QB Fields to play vs Alabama

Ohio State coach Ryan Day said he expects Justin Fields to play in the College Football Playoff national championship game against Alabama after the quarterback was banged up during the semifinals.

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Ohio State without starting G Miller, RB Teague vs. Clemson

Ohio State will be without starting guard Harry Miller, second-leading rusher Master Teague and defensive ends Zach Harrison and Tyler Friday in the Sugar Bowl against Clemson on Friday night.

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Fields' day: No. 3 Ohio State routs No. 2 Clemson 49-28

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Numbers have fueled Ohio State all year.

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Fields' day: No. 3 Ohio State routs No. 2 Clemson 49-28

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Justin Fields threw six touchdown passes to outshine Trevor Lawrence and No. 3 Ohio State avenged last season’s painful College Football Playoff loss to Clemson with a 49-28 victory in the Sugar Bowl semifinal Friday night.

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Ohio State without starting G Miller, RB Teague vs. Clemson

Ohio State will be without starting guard Harry Miller, second-leading rusher Master Teague and defensive ends Zach Harrison and Tyler Friday in the Sugar Bowl against Clemson on Friday night.

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Sugar Bowl: Unfinished business for Clemson and Ohio State

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Everybody loves a comeback story, and both No. 2 Clemson and No. 3 Ohio State arrive at the Sugar Bowl looking for redemption of sorts.

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Sugar Bowl: Unfinished business for Clemson and Ohio State

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Everybody loves a comeback story, and both No. 2 Clemson and No. 3 Ohio State arrive at the Sugar Bowl looking for redemption of sorts.

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Coastal Carolina's Jamey Chadwell is AP coach of the year

Coastal Carolina’s Jamey Chadwell is The Associated Press college football coach of the year after leading the Chanticleers to a surprising, near-perfect season.

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Coastal Carolina's Jamey Chadwell is AP coach of the year

Coastal Carolina’s Jamey Chadwell is The Associated Press college football coach of the year after leading the Chanticleers to a surprising, near-perfect season.

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Tide's DeVonta Smith the 1st WR to win AP Player of the Year

DeVonta Smith of Alabama is The Associated Press college football player of the year and the first wide receiver to win the award since it was established in 1998.

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Sacrifice and stress: How players handled season of COVID-19

The Saturday night after winning an afternoon home game is one of the best times to be a college football player.

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The Gap: Superpowers hoard talent, leaving ND, others behind

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly is clearly tired of the question: Do the Fighting Irish have something to prove as they again prepare to take on one of college football's elite teams in the College Football Playoff?

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Tide's DeVonta Smith the 1st WR to win AP Player of the Year

DeVonta Smith of Alabama is The Associated Press college football player of the year and the first wide receiver to win the award since it was established in 1998.

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Sacrifice and stress: How players handled season of COVID-19

The Saturday night after winning an afternoon home game is one of the best times to be a college football player.

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Alabama's Jones, Smith, Harris lead 6 Tide AP All-Americans

Heisman Trophy finalists Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith have been selected to The Associated Press All-America team, leading a contingent of five Alabama players on the first-team offense.

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Sacrifice and stress: How players handled season of COVID-19

The Saturday night after winning an afternoon home game is one of the best times to be a college football player.

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Alabama's Jones, Smith, Harris lead 6 Tide AP All-Americans

Heisman Trophy finalists Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith have been selected to The Associated Press All-America team, leading a contingent of five Alabama players on the first-team offense.

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CFP matchups: What will decide Tide-Irish, Tigers-Buckeyes?

The last time Alabama and Notre Dame played each other, it was a BCS championship blowout won by the Crimson Tide.

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CFP matchups: What will decide Tide-Irish, Tigers-Buckeyes?

The last time Alabama and Notre Dame played each other, it was a BCS championship blowout won by the Crimson Tide.

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Heisman finalists: Tide teammates plus Lawrence and Trask

Alabama teammates Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith along with Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and Florida’s Kyle Trask have been named finalists for the Heisman Trophy.

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Heisman finalists: Tide teammates plus Lawrence and Trask

Alabama teammates Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith along with Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and Florida’s Kyle Trask have been named finalists for the Heisman Trophy.

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Heisman finalists: Tide teammates plus Lawrence and Trask

Alabama teammates Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith along with Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and Florida’s Kyle Trask have been named finalists for the Heisman Trophy.

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Heisman finalists: Tide teammates plus Lawrence and Trask

Alabama teammates Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith along with Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and Florida’s Kyle Trask have been named finalists for the Heisman Trophy.

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AP source: Arizona hires Pats assistant Fisch as head coach

Arizona is hiring New England Patriots assistant Jedd Fisch as its head coach, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

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AP source: Auburn finalizing deal with Boise State's Harsin

Auburn and Boise State’s Bryan Harsin are finalizing an agreement for him to become the Tigers’ head coach.

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Shrunken bowl season makes it more important to watch'em all

Well, hope you're happy, Mr. (or Miss) There Are Too Many Bowls guy (or gal).

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Shrunken bowl season makes it more important to watch'em all

Well, hope you're happy, Mr. (or Miss) There Are Too Many Bowls guy (or gal).

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Analysis: Change seems likely amid frustration with CFP

Seven years into its existence, the postseason system that replaced the Bowl Championship Series is starting to produce levels of frustration, and in some cases contempt, among fans and competitors that ultimately crushed the BCS.

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On Football: Change seems likely amid frustration with CFP

Seven years into its existence, the postseason system that replaced the Bowl Championship Series is starting to produce levels of frustration, and in some cases contempt, among fans and competitors that ultimately crushed the BCS.

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On Football: Change seems likely amid frustration with CFP

Seven years into its existence, the postseason system that replaced the Bowl Championship Series is starting to produce levels of frustration, and in some cases contempt, among fans and competitors that ultimately crushed the BCS.

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CFP: Alabama-Notre Dame, Clemson-Ohio St as Aggies left out

A season filled with uncertainty brought on by the pandemic will end with a perfectly predictable College Football Playoff.

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CFP matchups: Alabama vs. Notre Dame; Clemson vs. Ohio State

A college football season filled with uncertainty brought on by the pandemic will end with a perfectly predictable College Football Playoff.

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AP Top 25: Notre Dame over A&M in final regular-season poll

Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State topped the final Associated Press college football poll of the regular season Sunday with No. 4 Notre Dame comfortably ahead of No. 5 Texas A&M.

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Notre Dame's blowout loss brings A&M into playoff picture

What is better (or worse, depending on perspective): Losing to Alabama by 28 on the road in early October or losing to Clemson by 24 in the Atlantic Coast Championship game Saturday?

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CFP semifinal moved from Rose Bowl to AT&T Stadium in Texas

The College Football Playoff semifinal scheduled to be played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Jan. 1 is relocating to the Dallas Cowboys' stadium in Texas, a move prompted by California's ban on spectators at sporting events during the pandemic.

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CFP semifinal moved from Rose Bowl to AT&T Stadium in Texas

The College Football Playoff semifinal scheduled to be played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Jan. 1 is relocating to the Dallas Cowboys' stadium in Texas, a move prompted by California's ban on spectators at sporting events during the pandemic.

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Notre Dame's blowout loss brings A&M into playoff picture

What is better (or worse, depending on perspective): Losing to Alabama by 28 on the road in early October or losing to Clemson by 24 in the Atlantic Coast Championship game Saturday?

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AP source: Rose Bowl denied exemption to allow fans for CFP

The Rose Bowl was denied a special exemption from the state of California to allow a few hundred fans to attend the College Football Playoff semifinal Jan. 1, putting the game staying in Pasadena in serious doubt.

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Successful season? College football played 500-plus games

Back in August, when there was still doubt about whether a college football would be played during the pandemic, Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby said he would look at the season as a success if he could hand out a championship trophy in December.

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Successful season? College football played 500-plus games

Back in August, when there was still doubt about whether a college football would be played during the pandemic, Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby said he would look at the season as a success if he could hand out a championship trophy in December.

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Booker, Democratic lawmakers introduce NCAA reform bill

A bill introduced Thursday by four Democratic lawmakers would grant college athletes sweeping rights to compensation, including a share of the revenue generated by their sports, and create a federal commission to oversee college athletics.

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Sun Belt football championship game canceled

The Sun Belt Conference football championship game Saturday between No. 9 Coastal Carolina and No. 17 Louisiana-Lafayette was canceled Thursday night because of a positive COVID-19 test within the Coastal Carolina program.

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Sun Belt football championship game canceled

The Sun Belt Conference football championship game Saturday between No. 9 Coastal Carolina and No. 17 Louisiana-Lafayette was canceled Thursday night because of a positive COVID-19 test within the Coastal Carolina program.

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Booker, Democratic lawmakers introduce NCAA reform bill

A bill introduced Thursday by four Democratic lawmakers would grant college athletes sweeping rights to compensation, including a share of the revenue generated by their sports, and create a federal commission to oversee college athletics.

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Booker, Democratic lawmakers introducing NCAA reform bill

A bill being introduced Thursday by four Democratic lawmakers would grant college athletes sweeping rights to compensation, including a share of the revenue generated by their sports, and create a federal commission to oversee college athletics.

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Bama, Ohio St add 5-stars while preparing for champ games

As Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson, Oregon, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and Florida prepared to play for conference championships, they signed top-10 recruiting classes for 2021 they hope to fuel their next title contenders.

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Bama, Ohio St add 5-stars while preparing for champ games

As Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson, Oregon, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and Florida prepared to play for conference championships, they signed top-10 recruiting classes for 2021 they hope to fuel their next title contenders.

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'Bama, ND, Clemson, OSU enter champ weekend in CFP position

Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State will enter championship weekend in position to make the College Football Playoff with very little drama.

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'Bama, ND, Clemson, OSU enter champ weekend in CFP position

Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State will enter championship weekend in position to make the College Football Playoff with very little drama.

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ACC hires Northwestern AD Phillips as new commissioner

The Atlantic Coast Conference hired Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips on Monday to be the league’s next commissioner, replacing the retiring John Swofford.

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AP Top 25 Reality Check: Sun Belt continues breakout season

The Sun Belt's breakout season just keeps getting better.

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ACC hires Northwestern AD Phillips as new commissioner

The Atlantic Coast Conference hired Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips on Monday to be the league’s next commissioner, replacing the retiring John Swofford.

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AP Top 25 Reality Check: Sun Belt continues breakout season

The Sun Belt's breakout season just keeps getting better.

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AP Sources: ACC close to making Northwestern AD commissioner

The Atlantic Coast Conference is finalizing a deal to make Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips the league’s next commissioner, replacing the retiring John Swofford.

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AP Top 25 Reality Check:

The Sun Belt's breakout season just keeps getting better.

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AP Top 25: Coastal breaks into top 10; Alabama still No. 1

The first top-10 shakeup in more than a month pushed Coastal Carolina to No. 9 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday.

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AP Top 25 Reality Check:

The Sun Belt's breakout season just keeps getting better.

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AP Top 25: Coastal breaks into top 10; Alabama still No. 1

The first top-10 shakeup in more than a month pushed Coastal Carolina to No. 9 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday.

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Top 25 Takeaways: Miami humiliated; Texas sticks with Herman

While the comings, goings and stayings of coaches stole attention from the games on this college football Saturday, it was impossible not to notice what was happening to Miami.

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Arkansas State hiring former Tennessee coach Butch Jones

Arkansas State hired former Tennessee coach Butch Jones as its new head coach Saturday.

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SEC on ABC: ESPN to be exclusive TV home, starting 2024

The Southeastern Conference's signature mid-afternoon Saturday game will move from CBS to ABC starting in 2024 as part of a new 10-year contract announced Thursday with ESPN and the powerhouse football league.

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Top 25 Takeaways: Miami humiliated; Texas sticks with Herman

While the comings, goings and stayings of coaches stole attention from the games on this college football Saturday, it was impossible not to notice what was happening to Miami.

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Arkansas State hiring former Tennessee coach Butch Jones

Arkansas State hired former Tennessee coach Butch Jones as its new head coach Saturday.

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AP Source: Arkansas State hiring former Vols coach Jones

Arkansas State is hiring former Tennessee coach Butch Jones as its new head coach.

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Herman returning in 2021 for 5th season with Texas Longhorns

Texas has ended widespread speculation about coach Tom Herman’s future, announcing Saturday he will return in 2021 for his fifth season with the No. 23 Longhorns.

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AP Source: Arkansas State coach Anderson headed to Utah St

Arkansas State coach Blake Anderson has resigned to take over at Utah State.

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SEC on ABC: ESPN to be exclusive TV home, starting 2024

The Southeastern Conference's signature mid-afternoon Saturday game will move from CBS to ABC starting in 2024 as part of a new 10-year contract announced Thursday with ESPN and the powerhouse football league.

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AP Source: Arkansas State coach Anderson headed to Utah St

Arkansas State coach Blake Anderson has resigned to take over at Utah State.

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SEC on ABC: ESPN to be exclusive TV home, starting 2024

The Southeastern Conference's signature mid-afternoon Saturday game will move from CBS to ABC starting in 2024 as part of a new 10-year contract announced Thursday with ESPN and the powerhouse football league.

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SEC on ABC: ESPN to be exclusive TV home, starting 2024

The Southeastern Conference's signature mid-afternoon Saturday game will move from CBS to ABC starting in 2024 as part of a new 10-year contract announced Thursday with ESPN and the powerhouse football league.

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College Football Picks: Conference title game spots on line

The Atlantic Coast Conference, Big 12, Southeastern Conference, American Athletic Conference and Sun Belt championship game matchups are locked in, leaving no drama this weekend in those leagues.

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Tide, Irish, Tigers, Buckeyes hold steady atop CFP rankings

For the third straight week, Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State held on to the top four spots in the College Football Playoff rankings.

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Tide, Irish, Tigers, Buckeyes hold steady atop CFP rankings

For the third straight week, Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State held on to the top four spots in the College Football Playoff rankings.

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AP Interview: Emmert says NCAA must stay open to reform

NEW YORK (AP) — NCAA President Mark Emmert hopes lessons learned through navigating the pandemic will lead college sports leaders to be more open to future reform and to prioritize opportunities for athletes when it comes time to cut costs.

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AP Top 25 Reality Check: IU, I-State reach historic heights

A top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll with Indiana and Iowa State is something never before seen.

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AP Top 25 Reality Check: IU, I-State reach historic heights

A top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll with Indiana and Iowa State is something never before seen.

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AP Top 25 Reality Check: IU, I-State reach historic heights

A top 10 of the AP college football poll with Indiana and Iowa State is something never before seen.

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AP Top 25: No. 1 Tide runs poll streak to 210, 3rd-best ever

Alabama was No. 1 for the fifth week in a row Sunday and extended its streak of consecutive poll appearances to 210, the third longest in the history of

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AP Top 25 Takeaways: More games like BYU-Coastal Carolina?

College football needs more games like BYU-Coastal Carolina.

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AP Top 25 Takeaways: More games like BYU-Coastal Carolina?

College football needs more games like BYU-Coastal Carolina.

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Takeaways: Need more games like BYU-Coastal Carolina

College football needs more games like BYU-Coastal Carolina.

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Week 14: Ohio State returns and BYU-Coastal square off

Among the teams contending for a playoff spot, the intrigue is not about who No. 3 Ohio State is playing as much as who will be play playing for the Buckeyes this weekend.

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Week 14: Ohio State returns and BYU-Coastal square off

Among the teams contending for a playoff spot, the intrigue is not about who No. 3 Ohio State is playing as much as who will be play playing for the Buckeyes this weekend.

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Plan B as in BYU: Cougars face Chanticleers on short notice

Word came to Coastal Carolina on Wednesday that the most significant home game in the history of the program was in serious jeopardy.

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Week 14: Ohio State returns and BYU-Coastal square off

Among the teams contending for a playoff spot, the intrigue is not about who No. 3 Ohio State is playing as much as who will be play playing for the Buckeyes this weekend.

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Plan B as in BYU: Cougars face Chanticleers on short notice

Word came to Coastal Carolina on Wednesday that the most significant home game in the history of the program was in serious jeopardy.

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College Football Picks: Alabama-LSU has decided lack of buzz

Alabama-LSU has in 13 months gone from Game of the Century to not even as interesting as BYU at Coastal Carolina.

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No. 8 BYU to play No. 14 Coastal Carolina; replaces Liberty

No. 8 BYU will play at No. 14 Coastal Carolina on Saturday after the Chanticleers’ original opponent, No. 25 Liberty, was hit with COVID-19 issues.

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College Football Picks: Alabama-LSU has decided lack of buzz

Alabama-LSU has in 13 months gone from Game of the Century to not even as interesting as Liberty at Coastal Carolina.

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No. 2 Irish earn spot in ACC title game after cancellation

No. 2 Notre Dame wrapped up a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game by virtue of the league shuffling its schedule Tuesday to create an open date for the Fighting Irish and No. 4 Clemson before their likely rematch on Dec. 19.

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Ohio State still 4th in CFP rankings after cancellation

Ohio State held on to the fourth spot in the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday night after having its previous game canceled, landing behind No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 3 Clemson for a second straight week.

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No. 2 Irish earn spot in ACC title game after cancellation

No. 2 Notre Dame wrapped up a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game by virtue of the league shuffling its schedule Tuesday to create an open date for the Fighting Irish and No. 4 Clemson before their likely rematch on Dec. 19.

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Ohio State still 4th in CFP rankings after cancellation

Ohio State held on to the fourth spot in the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday night after having its previous game canceled, landing behind No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 3 Clemson for a second straight week.

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ACC moves games to give Clemson, ND off before championship

No. 2 Notre Dame wrapped up a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game by virtue of the league shuffling its schedule Tuesday to create an open date for the Fighting Irish and No. 4 Clemson before their likely rematch on Dec. 19.

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Takeaways: In abnormal season, business as usual for Tide

Amid all the uncertainty, disruptions, consternation and anxiety of the 2020 college football season, No. 1 Alabama's excellence has been business as usual.

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AP Top 25: No. 1 Alabama leads locked-in top 8 for 4th week

Alabama is the unanimous No. 1 again in

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AP Top 25 Reality Check: Elite 8 gridlock for another week

For the fourth straight week, the top eight teams in The Associated Press college football poll were stuck in place, and a glance at the upcoming schedule suggests it could be a couple more weeks before this gridlock lets up.

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AP Top 25 Reality Check: Elite 8 gridlock for another week

For the fourth straight week, the top eight teams in The Associated Press college football poll were stuck in place, and a glance at the upcoming schedule suggests it could be a couple more weeks before this gridlock lets up.

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AP Top 25: No. 1 Alabama leads locked-in top 8 for 4th week

Alabama is the unanimous No. 1 again in

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Takeaways: In abnormal season, business as usual for Tide

Amid all the uncertainty, disruptions, consternation and anxiety of the 2020 college football season, No. 1 Alabama's excellence has been business as usual.

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Takeaways: In abnormal season, business as usual for Tide

Amid all the uncertainty, disruptions, consternation and anxiety of the 2020 college football season, No. 1 Alabama's excellence has been business as usual.

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2nd straight postponement for FSU; Ohio State on pause

Florida State had a home football game postponed on the day it was to be played for the second straight week, and Ohio State officials said it was impossible to say when the third-ranked Buckeyes could get back on the field as they deal with a COVID-19 outbreak.

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Florida State hit with 2nd straight game-day postponement

Florida State’s has had a home football game postponed on the day it was to be played for the second straight week.

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No. 3 Ohio State cancels game at Illinois after virus spike

No. 3 Ohio State’s game at Illinois on Saturday has been canceled because the Buckeyes have had a spike of COVID-19 cases this week, leaving the the Big Ten's best team precariously close to being ineligible to play for the conference title.

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No. 3 Ohio State cancels game at Illinois after virus spike

No. 3 Ohio State’s game at Illinois on Saturday has been canceled because the Buckeyes have had a spike of COVID-19 cases this week, leaving the the Big Ten's best team precariously close to being ineligible to play for the conference title.

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Ohio State's Day tests positive, won't coach vs. Illinois

Ohio State coach Ryan Day has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be with the Buckeyes if they play at Illinois on Saturday.

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AP Top 25 Reality Check: Hints at what's to come from CFP

The College Football Playoff rankings will be released for the first time this season Tuesday.

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AP Top 25: Alabama now unanimous No. 1; Northwestern to 11

Alabama is now a unanimous No. 1 in

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College football picks: Football feast missing some dishes

The Thanksgiving weekend football feast will be missing a few of the dishes that have become mainstays.

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Playoff rankings: 'Bama, ND, Clemson, Ohio St; Cincinnati 7

Alabama was No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season Tuesday night, followed by Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State.

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College football picks: Football feast missing some dishes

The Thanksgiving weekend football feast will be missing a few of the dishes that have become mainstays.

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Playoff rankings: 'Bama, ND, Clemson, Ohio St; Cincinnati 7

Alabama was No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season Tuesday night, followed by Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State.

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Playoff rankings: Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson, Ohio State

Alabama was No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season Tuesday night, followed by Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State.

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AP Top 25 Reality Check: Hints at what's to come from CFP

The College Football Playoff rankings will be released for the first time this season Tuesday.

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Takeaways: Playing through pandemic predictably frustrating

The college football Saturday started with another game being postponed, the 18th of the week, and a dispute between Clemson and Florida State.

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AP Top 25: Alabama now unanimous No. 1; Northwestern to 11

Alabama is now a unanimous No. 1 in

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Playoff rankings: What to watch for in first release of 2020

The College Football Playoff put out a

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AP Top 25 Reality Check: Hints at what's to come from CFP

The College Football Playoff rankings will be released for the first time this season Tuesday.

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Takeaways: Playing through pandemic predictably frustrating

The college football Saturday started with another game being postponed, the 18th of the week, and a dispute between Clemson and Florida State.

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AP Top 25: Alabama now unanimous No. 1; Northwestern to 11

Alabama is now a unanimous No. 1 in

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AP Top 25: Alabama now unanimous No. 1; Northwestern to 11

Alabama is now a unanimous No. 1 in

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Takeaways: Playing through pandemic predictably frustrating

The college football Saturday started with another game being postponed, the 18th of the week, and a dispute between Clemson and Florida State.

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Takeaways: Playing through pandemic predictably frustrating

The college football Saturday started with another game being postponed, the 18th of the week, and a dispute between Clemson and Florida State.

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What's the ceiling for UC, BYU, Marshall, Coastal & Liberty?

Before the pandemic forced most schools to tear up their schedules, Marshall had an interesting September slate.

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Week 12: Big Ten unbeatens, Bedlam and Lawrence returns

The Big Ten's four unbeaten teams square off Saturday in two games that could go a long way toward settling the division races.

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What's the ceiling for UC, BYU, Marshall, Coastal & Liberty?

Before the pandemic forced most schools to tear up their schedules, Marshall had an interesting September slate.

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Week 12: Big Ten unbeatens, Bedlam and Lawrence returns

The Big Ten's four unbeaten teams square off Saturday in two games that could go a long way toward settling the division races.

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Week 12: Big Ten unbeatens, Bedlam and Lawrence returns

The Big Ten's four unbeaten teams square off Saturday in two games that could go a long way toward settling the division races.

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What's the ceiling for UC, BYU, Marshall, Coastal & Liberty?

Before the pandemic forced most schools to tear up their schedules, Marshall had an interesting September slate.

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CFP exec. director: Dates of games, selections unchanged

The dates of the College Football Playoff games and selection of the semifinal participants will remain unchanged after the CFP management committee discussed possibly pushing back the event.

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College Football Picks: Indiana's big chance; FSU's big fall

This Saturday, Indiana will play at Ohio State and Clemson will visit Florida State.

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Texas-Kansas among 6 major college games postponed by virus

No. 22 Texas at Kansas was among six games postponed Wednesday by COVID-19 problems as the virus took another chunk out of this weekend’s major college football schedule.

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CFP exec. director: Dates of games, selections unchanged

The dates of the College Football Playoff games and selection of the semifinal participants will remain unchanged after the CFP management committee discussed possibly pushing back the event.

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Texas-Kansas among 6 major college games postponed by virus

No. 22 Texas at Kansas was among six games postponed Wednesday by COVID-19 problems as the virus took another chunk out of this weekend’s major college football schedule.

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College Football Picks: Indiana's big chance; FSU's big fall

This Saturday, Indiana will play at Ohio State and Clemson will visit Florida State.

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AP Top 25: Tulsa in at 25; Indiana set for top-10 matchup

No. 25 Tulsa is ranked in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in 10 years and No. 9 Indiana is set to play the first regular-season, top-10 matchup in program history.

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AP Top 25 Reality Check: Clemson shows staying power in poll

Clemson lost at Syracuse on Oct. 13, 2017, and fell five spots to No. 7 in the AP Top 25 the following day.

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Miami has 3 games PPD by virus; A&M on pause for 2nd week

No. 12 Miami had its remaining three games rescheduled Monday because of COVID-19 cases in the program, forcing the Atlantic Coast Conference to shuffle a total of six games over the last month of the season.

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AP Top 25: Tulsa in at 25; Indiana set for top-10 matchup

No. 25 Tulsa is ranked in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in 10 years and No. 9 Indiana is set to play the first regular-season, top-10 matchup in program history.

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AP Top 25 Takeaways: Is time right for USC to hire Franklin?

For several years speculation has persisted that if Southern California ever did move on from Clay Helton, Penn State's James Franklin would be a logical candidate to coach the Trojans.

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AP Top 25 Reality Check: Clemson shows staying power in poll

Clemson lost at Syracuse on Oct. 13, 2017, and fell five spots to No. 7 in the AP Top 25 the following day.

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Miami has 3 games PPD by virus; A&M on pause for 2nd week

No. 12 Miami had its remaining three games rescheduled Monday because of COVID-19 cases in the program, forcing the Atlantic Coast Conference to shuffle a total of six games over the last month of the season.

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Miami has 3 games PPD by virus; A&M on pause for 2nd week

No. 12 Miami had its remaining three games rescheduled Monday because of COVID-19 cases in the program, forcing the Atlantic Coast Conference to shuffle a total of six games over the last month of the season.

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Aggies, Sun Devils idled for 2nd straight week by virus woes

No. 5 Texas A&M has postponed Saturday's home game against Mississippi over lingering problems with COVID-19 as the number of Bowl Subdivision games called off because of the virus climbed to five this week already.

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Ole Miss at Texas A&M postponed as virus roils schedules

No. 5 Texas A&M will not play for a second straight week after its Saturday home game with Mississippi was postponed because of lingering issues with COVID-19 within the Aggies’ program.

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AP Top 25 Takeaways: Is time right for USC to hire Franklin?

For several years speculation has persisted that if Southern California ever did move on from Clay Helton, Penn State's James Franklin would be a logical candidate to coach the Trojans.

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AP Top 25 Reality Check: Clemson shows staying power in poll

Clemson lost at Syracuse on Oct. 13, 2017, and fell five spots to No. 7 in the AP Top 25 the following day.

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AP Top 25: Tulsa in at 25; Indiana set for top-10 matchup

No. 25 Tulsa is ranked in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in 10 years and No. 9 Indiana is set to play the first regular-season, top-10 matchup in program history.

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AP Top 25 Reality Check:

Clemson lost at Syracuse on Oct. 13, 2017, and fell five spots to No. 7 in the AP Top 25 the following day.

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AP Top 25: Tulsa in at 25; Indiana set for top-10 matchup

No. 25 Tulsa is ranked in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in 10 years and No. 9 Indiana is set to play the first top-10 matchup in program history.

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AP Top 25 Takeaways: Is time right for USC to hire Franklin?

For several years speculation has persisted that if Southern California ever did move on from Clay Helton, Penn State's James Franklin would be a logical candidate to coach the Trojans.

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AP Top 25 Takeaways: Is time right for USC to hire Franklin?

For several years speculation has persisted that if Southern California ever did move on from Clay Helton, Penn State's James Franklin would a logical candidate to coach the Trojans.

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Virus upheaval strains integrity of college football season

No. 3 Ohio State and No. 13 Wisconsin, the teams favored to play for the Big Ten championship, have already had a combined three games canceled because of COVID-19.

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Week 11: Miami-VT, Big Ten highlight stripped-down schedule

What already was set up to be a college football schedule without much sizzle has been further gutted by the pandemic this week.

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Virus upheaval strains integrity of college football season

No. 3 Ohio State and No. 13 Wisconsin, the teams favored to play for the Big Ten championship, have already had a combined three games canceled because of COVID-19.

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Week 11: Miami-VT, Big Ten highlight stripped-down schedule

What already was set up to be a college football schedule without much sizzle has been further gutted by the pandemic this week.

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Week 11: Miami-VT, Big Ten highlight stripped-down schedule

What already was set up to be a college football schedule without much sizzle has been further gutted by the pandemic this week.

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Virus upheaval strains integrity of college football season

No. 3 Ohio State and No. 13 Wisconsin, the teams favored to play for the Big Ten championship, have already had a combined three games canceled because of COVID-19.

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Virus postponements hit SEC, Big Ten; 8 games across FBS

The pandemic wrecked more plans across college football on Wednesday, with No. 12 Georgia at Missouri becoming the fourth game postponed in the Southeastern Conference alone and No. 3 Ohio State's visit to Maryland canceled because of a coronavirus outbreak among the Terrapins.

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College Football Picks: Notre Dame tries to avoid BC letdown

Maybe the most famous field goal in Boston College history is getting talked about a lot this week.

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College Football Picks: Notre Dame tries to avoid BC letdown

Maybe the most famous field goal in Boston College history is getting talked about a lot this week.

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Virus postponements hit SEC, Big Ten; 8 games across FBS

The pandemic wrecked more plans across college football on Wednesday, with No. 12 Georgia at Missouri becoming the fourth game postponed in the Southeastern Conference alone and No. 3 Ohio State's visit to Maryland canceled because of a coronavirus outbreak among the Terrapins.

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Georgia-Missouri becomes 4th SEC game postponed this week

The Southeastern Conference schedule for this weekend lost a fourth game to COVID-19 on Wednesday as No. 12 Georgia at Missouri was postponed because the Tigers are short on players.

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No. 1 Alabama-LSU, No. 5 Texas A&M-Tennessee postponed

No. 1 Alabama at LSU and No. 5 Texas A&M at Tennessee will not be played Saturday because of COVID-19 issues, raising the number of Southeastern Conference games postponed this week to three.

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No. 1 Alabama-LSU, No. 5 Texas A&M-Tennessee postponed

No. 1 Alabama at LSU and No. 5 Texas A&M at Tennessee will not be played Saturday because of COVID-19 issues, raising the number of Southeastern Conference games postponed this week to three.

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AP Top 25: Alabama is on top again; Notre Dame up to No. 2

Alabama is No. 1 in

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No. 4 Notre Dame sacks No. 1 Clemson 47-40 in double OT

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — When Clemson's desperate attempt to convert a fourth-and-forever ended in a scrum, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book tossed his helmet as he sprinted onto the field to celebrate with his teammates.

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AP Top 25 Takeaways: Could Harbaugh spin coaching carousel?

Conventional wisdom heading into this college football season has been that there is unlikely to be much coaching turnover.

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AP Top 25 Reality Check: Big Ten powers down, out of poll

The Big Ten is kind of upside down early in this strange and abbreviated season.

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AP Top 25: Alabama is on top again; Notre Dame up to No. 2

Alabama is No. 1 in

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No. 4 Notre Dame sacks No. 1 Clemson 47-40 in double OT

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — When Clemson's desperate attempt to convert a fourth-and-forever ended in a scrum, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book tossed his helmet as he sprinted onto the field to celebrate with his teammates.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Could Harbaugh spin coaching carousel?

Conventional wisdom heading into this college football season has been that there is unlikely to be much coaching turnover.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Big Ten powers down, out of poll

The Big Ten is kind of upside down early in this strange and abbreviated season.

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AP Top 25 Reality Check: Big Ten powers down, out of poll

The Big Ten is kind of upside down early in this strange and abbreviated season.

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AP Top 25: Alabama is on top again; Notre Dame up to No. 2

Alabama is No. 1 in

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Could Harbaugh spin coaching carousel?

Conventional wisdom heading into this college football season has been that there is unlikely to be much coaching turnover.

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No. 4 Notre Dame sacks No. 1 Clemson 47-40 in double OT

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — When Clemson's desperate attempt to convert a fourth-and-forever ended in a scrum, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book tossed his helmet as he sprinted onto the field to celebrate with his teammates.

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No. 4 Notre Dame sacks No. 1 Clemson 47-40 in overtime

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — When Clemson's desperate attempt to convert a fourth-and-forever ended in a scrum, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book tossed his helmet as he sprinted onto the field to celebrate with is teammates.

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AP Top 25 Takeaways: Could Harbaugh spin coaching carousel?

Conventional wisdom heading into this college football season has been that there is unlikely to be much coaching turnover.

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'Natural born leader': Clemson calls on Uiagalelei vs Irish

The gold chains DJ Uiagalelei wears around his neck and rubber bands around his wrist tell a lot about Clemson's freshman quarterback.

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Week 10: Pac-12 begins in first monster schedule of season

The final major college football conference to begin its season gets going Saturday.

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Week 10: Pac-12 begins in first monster schedule of season

The final major college football conference to begin its season gets going Saturday.

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'Natural born leader': Clemson calls on Uiagalelei vs Irish

The gold chains DJ Uiagalelei wears around his neck and rubber bands around his wrist tell a lot about Clemson's freshman quarterback.

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'Natural born leader': Clemson calls on Uiagalelei vs Irish

The gold chains DJ Uiagalelei wears around his neck and rubber bands around his wrist tell a lot about Clemson's freshman quarterback.

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College Football Picks: Top-10 matchups shape playoff race

In a normal college football season, the College Football Playoff rankings likely would have debuted this week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

NCAA's Election Day off sends message but is it needed?

A summer of activism, sparked by protests of racial injustice, led to a grassroots movement to give college athletes the day off from sports on Election Day.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

College Football Picks: Top-10 matchups shape playoff race

In a normal college football season, the College Football Playoff rankings likely would have debuted this week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson gives scary glimpse into future

The gap between the truly elite programs and the rest of college football was never more apparent Saturday as No. 1 Clemson gave a glimpse of life after Trevor Lawrence in Death Valley and No. 3 Ohio State toyed with what was supposed to be the toughest opponent on its …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

NCAA's Election Day off sends message but is it needed?

A summer of activism, sparked by protests of racial injustice, led to a grassroots movement to give college athletes the day off from sports on Election Day.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Clemson, Alabama close to rare tie

Four times in the 84-year history of The Associated Press college football poll, there has been a tie for No. 1, and not since Aug. 26, 2002.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson gives scary glimpse into future

The gap between the truly elite programs and the rest of college football was never more apparent Saturday as No. 1 Clemson gave a glimpse of life after Trevor Lawrence in Death Valley and No. 3 Ohio State toyed with what was supposed to be the toughest opponent on its …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

NCAA's Election Day off sends message but is it needed?

A summer of activism, sparked by protests of racial injustice, led to a grassroots movement to give college athletes the day off from sports on Election Day.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Clemson, Alabama close to rare tie

Four times in the 84-year history of The Associated Press college football poll, there has been a tie for No. 1, and not since Aug. 26, 2002.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

NCAA's Election Day off sends message but is it needed?

A summer of activism, sparked by protests of racial injustice, led to a grassroots movement to give college athletes the day off from sports on Election Day.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson gives scary glimpse into future

The gap between the truly elite programs and the rest of college football was never more apparent Saturday as No. 1 Clemson gave a glimpse of life after Trevor Lawrence in Death Valley and No. 3 Ohio State toyed with what was supposed to be the toughest opponent on its …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Clemson, Alabama close to rare tie

Four times in the 84-year history of The Associated Press college football poll, there has been a tie for No. 1, and not since Aug. 26, 2002.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Clemson, Alabama close to rare tie

Four times in the 84-year history of The Associated Press college football poll, there has been a tie for No. 1, and not since Aug. 26, 2002.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson gives scary glimpse into future

The gap between the truly elite programs and the rest of college football was never more apparent Saturday as No. 1 Clemson gave a glimpse of life after Trevor Lawrence in Death Valley and No. 3 Ohio State toyed with what was supposed to be the toughest opponent on its …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson gives scary glimpse into future

The gap between the truly elite programs and the rest of college football was never more apparent Saturday as No. 1 Clemson gave a glimpse of life after Trevor Lawrence in Death Valley and No. 3 Ohio State toyed with what was supposed to be the toughest opponent on its …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence tests positive for COVID-19

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19, putting into doubt whether the face of college football will be available to play the top-ranked Tigers' biggest game of the season.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Do Not Score! How to avoid touchdowns defenses celebrate

When the defense is celebrating having allowed a touchdown, something has most definitely gone wrong for the offense.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Week 9: Ohio State faces its biggest test; Florida returns

The potential Big Ten game of the year lost some luster last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence tests positive for COVID-19

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19, putting into doubt whether the face of college football will be available to play the top-ranked Tigers' biggest game of the season.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Do Not Score! How to avoid touchdowns defenses celebrate

When the defense is celebrating having allowed a touchdown, something has most definitely gone wrong for the offense.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Week 9: Ohio State faces its biggest test; Florida returns

The potential Big Ten game of the year lost some luster last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Do Not Score! How to avoid touchdowns defenses celebrate

When the defense is celebrating having allowed a touchdown, something has most definitely gone wrong for the offense.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Week 9: Ohio State faces its biggest test; Florida returns

The potential Big Ten game of the year lost some luster last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence tests positive for COVID-19

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19, putting into doubt whether the face of college football will be available to play the top-ranked Tigers' biggest game of the season.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

College Football Picks: Validation time for 'Pokes, Michigan

After the big game, comes the validation game.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

College Football Picks: Validation time for 'Pokes, Michigan

After the big game, comes the validation game.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25: Indiana jumps in at 17; Ohio State moves up to 3

Indiana jumped into

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Heisman race begins as Fields enters

Now that Justin Fields has arrived, the Heisman Trophy race can begin.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Who's best or rewarding success?

The AP Top 25 is embracing diversity.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25: Indiana jumps in at 17; Ohio State moves up to 3

Indiana jumped into

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Heisman race begins as Fields enters

Now that Justin Fields has arrived, the Heisman Trophy race can begin.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Who's best or rewarding success?

The AP Top 25 is embracing diversity.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Who's best or rewarding success?

The AP Top 25 is embracing diversity.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25: Indiana jumps in at 17; Ohio State moves up to 3

Indiana jumped into

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Heisman race begins as Fields enters

Now that Justin Fields has arrived, the Heisman Trophy race can begin.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25: Indiana jumps in at 17; Ohio State moves up to 3

Indiana jumped into

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Heisman race begins as Fields enters

Now that Justin Fields has arrived, the Heisman Trophy race can begin.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Heisman race begins as Fields enters

Now that Justin Fields has arrived, the Heisman Trophy race can begin.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Week 8: Mountain West brings late show back; Big 12 showdown

College football Saturdays this season have mostly been over by around midnight Eastern. Maybe 12:30 a.m.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

On other side of an outbreak, teams can find some relief

A few days before the long-awaited start of the Big Ten football season, Ohio State coach Ryan Day was not about to celebrate a win over COVID-19.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Week 8: Mountain West brings late show back; Big 12 showdown

College football Saturdays this season have mostly been over by around midnight Eastern. Maybe 12:30 a.m.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

On other side of an outbreak, teams can find some relief

A few days before the long-awaited start of the Big Ten football season, Ohio State coach Ryan Day was not about to celebrate a win over COVID-19.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

College Football Picks: Big Ten returns to Big Ten weather

Just as Big Ten weather hits the Midwest comes the start of the Big Ten football season.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Penn State coach Pat Chambers resigns after investigation

Pat Chambers resigned as Penn State's basketball coach Wednesday following an internal investigation by the school into allegations of inappropriate conduct.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Penn State RB Journey Brown could miss season

Penn State says running back Journey Brown could miss the season due to a “medical condition."

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Penn State coach Pat Chambers resigns after investigation

Pat Chambers resigned as Penn State's basketball coach Wednesday following an internal investigation by the school into allegations of inappropriate conduct.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

College Football Picks: Big Ten returns to Big Ten weather

Just as Big Ten weather hits the Midwest comes the start of the Big Ten football season.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Path to 2 SEC in CFP is through Tide

Round One goes to Alabama.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Penn State RB Journey Brown could miss season

Penn State says running back Journey Brown could miss the season due to a “medical condition."

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25: Clemson remains overwhelming No. 1 over Alabama

Clemson easily held off Alabama on Sunday to retain the No. 1 spot in

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Clemson poised for long stay at 1

The biggest news in the latest Associated Press college football poll was what didn't change.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Path to 2 SEC in CFP is through Tide

Round One goes to Alabama.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Penn State RB Journey Brown could miss season

Penn State says running back Journey Brown could miss the season due to a “medical condition."

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25: Clemson remains overwhelming No. 1 over Alabama

Clemson easily held off Alabama on Sunday to retain the No. 1 spot in

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Clemson poised for long stay at 1

The biggest news in the latest Associated Press college football poll was what didn't change.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Penn State RB Journey Brown could miss season

Penn State says running back Journey Brown could miss the season due to a “medical condition."

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Path to 2 SEC in CFP is through Tide

Round One goes to Alabama.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25: Clemson remains overwhelming No. 1 over Alabama

Clemson easily held off Alabama on Sunday to retain the No. 1 spot in

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Clemson poised for long stay at 1

The biggest news in the latest Associated Press college football poll was what didn't change.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25: Clemson remains overwhelming No. 1 over Alabama

Clemson easily held off Alabama on Sunday to retain the No. 1 spot in

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Path to 2 SEC in CFP is through Tide

Round One goes to Alabama.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

A-10 commissioner: NCAA penalties against UMass unfortunate

The NCAA is stripping Massachusetts of victories in men’s basketball and women’s tennis for overpaying 12 athletes about $9,100 in financial aid over three years, prompting criticism of the penalty from the Atlantic 10 Conference commissioner.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Path to 2 SEC in CFP is through Tide

Round One to Alabama.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Step forward for Canes, back for Vols

A week after getting a harsh douse of reality against elite competition, No. 13 Miami and No. 18 Tennessee had a chance to brush themselves off and get back on track to hopeful seasons.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bobby Bowden leaves hospital after COVID-19 treatment

Former Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden was released from a hospital Thursday after being treated for COVID-19.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

A-10 commissioner: NCAA penalties against UMass unfortunate

The NCAA is stripping Massachusetts of victories in men’s basketball and women’s tennis for overpaying 12 athletes about $9,100 in financial aid over three years, prompting criticism of the penalty from the Atlantic 10 Conference commissioner.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Cincinnati-Tulsa postponed due to Bearcats' COVID-19 issues

No. 8 Cincinnati’s game at Tulsa on Saturday has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests among Bearcats players.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

After NIL, next NCAA challenge is restructuring Division I

As the NCAA moves toward landmark changes that will empower athletes more than ever, the next big debate within college sports is on the horizon: How to reform and restructure Division I?

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

A-10 commissioner: NCAA penalties against UMass unfortunate

The NCAA is stripping Massachusetts of victories in men’s basketball and women’s tennis for overpaying 12 athletes about $9,100 in financial aid over three years, prompting criticism of the penalty from the Atlantic 10 Conference commissioner.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

NCAA penalizes UMass for violations in basketball, tennis

The NCAA is stripping Massachusetts of victories in men’s basketball and women’s tennis for overpaying 12 athletes about $9,100 in financial aid over three years.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bobby Bowden leaves hospital after COVID-19 treatment

Former Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden was released from a hospital Thursday after being treated for COVID-19.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Cincinnati-Tulsa postponed due to Bearcats' COVID-19 issues

No. 8 Cincinnati’s game at Tulsa on Saturday has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests among Bearcats players.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

After NIL, next NCAA challenge is restructuring Division I

As the NCAA moves toward landmark changes that will empower athletes more than ever, the next big debate within college sports is on the horizon: How to reform and restructure Division I?

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

NCAA will vote in January to change NIL, transfer rules

A set of proposals to permit NCAA athletes to earn money from endorsements and sponsorships deals will go up for vote in January, the last step for the association to change its rules but not the last word on how name, image and likeness compensation will work.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bobby Bowden leaves hospital after COVID-19 treatment

Former Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden was released from a hospital Thursday after being treated for COVID-19.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

After NIL, next NCAA challenge is restructuring Division I

As the NCAA moves toward landmark changes that will empower athletes more than ever, the next big debate within college sports is on the horizon: How to reform and restructure Division I?

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Cincinnati-Tulsa postponed due to Bearcats' COVID-19 issues

No. 8 Cincinnati’s game at Tulsa on Saturday has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests among Bearcats players.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Wilson's rise brings back memories of BYU's time as QB U

A generation of college football fans grew up knowing BYU as QB U.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

College Football Picks: UGA vs. 'Bama and BYU's tough test

The Southeastern Conference has the game of the week. The American Athletic Conference might have the most interesting set of games.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

NCAA will vote in January to change NIL, transfer rules

A set of proposals to permit NCAA athletes to earn money from endorsements and sponsorships deals will go up for vote in January, the last step for the association to change its rules but not the last word on how name, image and likeness compensation will work.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

NCAA will vote in January to change NIL, transfer rules

A set of proposals to permit NCAA athletes to earn money from endorsements and sponsorships deals will go up for vote in January, the last step for the association to change its rules but not the last word on how name, image and likeness compensation will work.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Wilson's rise brings back memories of BYU's time as QB U

A generation of college football fans grew up knowing BYU as QB U.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

College Football Picks: UGA vs. 'Bama and BYU's tough test

The Southeastern Conference has the game of the week. The American Athletic Conference might have the most interesting set of games.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

AP Top 25: LSU drops out of poll for first time since 2017

LSU is out of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time since 2017 and is the first defending national champion to drop from the rankings in nine years.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Orgeron star-turn could be short-lived

The comment from LSU coach Ed Orgeron understandably drew a fair amount of attention.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

AP Top 25: LSU drops out of poll for first time since 2017

LSU is out of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time since 2017 and is the first defending national champion to drop from the rankings in nine years.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Orgeron star-turn could be short-lived

The comment from LSU coach Ed Orgeron understandably drew a fair amount of attention.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

AP Top 25: LSU drops out of poll for first time since 2017

LSU is out of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time since 2017 and is the first defending national champion to drop from the rankings in nine years.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

AP Top 25: LSU drops out of poll for first time since 2017

LSU is out of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time since 2017 and is the first defending national champion to drop from the rankings in nine years.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Orgeron star-turn could be short-lived

The comment from LSU coach Ed Orgeron understandably drew a fair amount of attention.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Orgeron star-turn could be short-lived

The comment from LSU coach Ed Orgeron understandably drew a fair amount of attention.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

NCAA to give spring sport athletes extra year of eligibility

The NCAA will permit Division I spring-sport athletes — such as baseball, softball and lacrosse players — who had their seasons shortened by the coronavirus pandemic to have an additional year of eligibility.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

NCAA weighs more eligibility for sports cut short by virus

The NCAA Division I Council is scheduled to vote Monday on whether to allow another year of eligibility for spring sport athletes such as baseball, softball and lacrosse players, who had their seasons wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Only essential staff and limited family at NCAA tournaments

The buzzer-beaters, upsets and all the other shining moments of this year’s NCAA tournaments will be played in mostly empty arenas.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Meyer, Ohio State win 1st playoff title with 42-20 win over Oregon

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Ohio State can add the newest version of the national championship trophy to a case that already has a bunch of the old ones.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

NCAA to stop putting name, logo on EA video game

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Te'o provides answers, but more may be asked

NEW YORK - Manti Te'o tried to put one of the strangest sports stories in memory behind him, insisting he was the target of an elaborate online hoax in which he fell for a fake woman created by pranksters, then admitting his own lies made the bizarre ordeal worse.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Author: Paternos never tried to influence book

The author of a new biography of Joe Paterno says the late Penn State coach and his family never tried to limit his access to them after the Jerry Sandusky scandal broke.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

USC tops preseason college football poll

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

4-team playoff approved

WASHINGTON - Playoffs and tournaments long have determined champions of every college sport from baseball to bowling.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

BCS changes: Winners and losers

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

BCS brass settle on plan for playoff

CHICAGO - The BCS commissioners are backing a playoff plan with the sites for the national semifinals rotating among the major bowl games and a selection committee picking the teams.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

BCS takes big step toward college football playoff

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

What changes look like for BCS

College football's newest way to crown a national champion should become a lot clearer in south Florida today and Thursday.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Guide to the BCS title game

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Griffin III grabs Heisman

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Big East appears ready to add Boise State, 4 others

NEW YORK - The Big East's long-awaited additions are set, with more rebuilding to come.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

LSU locks up its title game spot

LSU did its part to make sure both the Tigers and Alabama get into the BCS national title game. Then Oklahoma State gave the voters a reason to rethink that rematch.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

LSU, 'Bama in control of top spots

Only a major upset or a dramatic shift by voters can prevent a rematch between LSU and Alabama in the BCS national championship game.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

SEC now 1-2-3 in BCS

LSU-Alabama Round 2 is just a few victories away.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Boise St. drops to 10th in BCS

Oregon charged back into national championship contention, jumping to fourth place in the BCS standings Sunday after its big victory over Stanford.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Boise St. still 5th in BCS

LSU and Oklahoma State took control of the race to the BCS championship game - but don't count out Alabama yet.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Source: Big East to invite Boise State, 5 others

PHILADELPHIA - The Big East is ready to start adding members after spending the last month and a half losing them.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Boise State fifth in first BCS poll

LSU, Alabama, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State hold the top four spots in the first BCS standings, setting up two potentially huge conference games that could determine which teams play for the national title.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Is Boise State, Big East a good fit?

NEW YORK - The Big East is considering adding Boise State football to help bolster the conference's chances of retaining its BCS automatic bid, though both sides still need to be persuaded that it's the right move.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rapid rise for Chizik, Kelly leads to BCS title game

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Gene Chizik won five games in two seasons at Iowa State before becoming Auburn's head coach in 2009.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Heisman winner Newton could be one-and-done at Auburn

NEW YORK - If Cam Newton decides to be one-and-done at Auburn and enter the NFL draft, he probably won't have to wait long to be taken.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Newton, easily

NEW YORK - Cam Newton thanked his mother, then his father. And then he paused to compose himself.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Pick Six: Disappointments

Sometimes calling a team a disappointment can be an unfair. Disappointing by whose standards? Some Alabama fans are pretty disappointed right about now but their team only has two losses.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Boise St. still 4th in BCS

NEW YORK - TCU's best chance to catch Oregon and Auburn in the BCS standings came and went, and the Horned Frogs are still chasing the top two.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS AGO

Boise St. third in BCS poll

The first BCS standings are out and Boise State is already chasing a couple of teams from the power conferences.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS AGO

Can anyone out there beat Boise State?

Boise State has 11 games left and very likely will be big favorites in each one. While it looks as if Boise State has a smooth road to its third consecutive perfect regular season and maybe even a spot in the BCS national championship game, nothing's guaranteed.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Blue Thunder

LANDOVER, Md. - Kellen Moore and Boise State look as if they are going to be in the national championship chase for a while.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Stakes never higher for Boise State

No. 3 Boise State has in many ways never played a more important game than it will tonight, when the Broncos face No. 10 Virginia Tech at FedEx Field.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Boise State third in preseason AP football poll

NEW YORK - Alabama will start this season where it ended last season.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Getting back to relevant

No team this season can play the we-have-something-to-prove card as well as Southern California. Coming off a sub-par year, with a new coach and no postseason possibilities, Lane Kiffin's Trojans do have some very real obstacles to overcome.

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'Mathematically correct'

NEW YORK - For years people in the Pac-10 - from players to fans - have complained about a lack of recognition and a so-called East Coast bias that caused the conference to be under-appreciated nationally.

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