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Trevon Diggs apologizes over spat with reporter while defending his play with Cowboys
Read full article: Trevon Diggs apologizes over spat with reporter while defending his play with CowboysDallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs has apologized to a reporter over a confrontation about a social media post.
Vanderbilt takes down No. 1 Alabama 40-35 in historic college football victory
Read full article: Vanderbilt takes down No. 1 Alabama 40-35 in historic college football victorySedrick Alexander ran for two touchdowns, Randon Fontenette scored on a pick-six and Diego Pavia outplayed Heisman Trophy candidate Jalen Milroe as Vanderbilt stunned Alabama 40-35 for the Commodores’ first win over the nation’s top-ranked team.
So far so good for DeBoer and No. 4 Alabama, but Georgia and other big tests await
Read full article: So far so good for DeBoer and No. 4 Alabama, but Georgia and other big tests awaitThe first few games of Kalen DeBoer’s tenure at Alabama have gone off well enough to appease even fans spoiled by 17 years of domination under his predecessor Nick Saban.
Opinions on what Tagovailoa should do next vary after his 3rd concussion since joining Dolphins
Read full article: Opinions on what Tagovailoa should do next vary after his 3rd concussion since joining DolphinsNick Saban has a message for Tua Tagovailoa: Listen to experts, then decide what happens next.
Georgia No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 and Ohio State No. 2 as expanded SEC, Big Ten flex muscles
Read full article: Georgia No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 and Ohio State No. 2 as expanded SEC, Big Ten flex musclesGeorgia 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
Read full article: Ole Miss enters 2024 trying to ignore the hype as LSU looks to defy expectations againMississippi 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
Read full article: Kalen DeBoer makes unofficial Alabama coaching debut before big crowd at spring gameAlabama 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
Read full article: Sen. Ted Cruz says there's a 50-50 chance of Congress passing college sports legislation this yearU.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
Read full article: Coaching carousel adds intrigue to college football recruiting's February signing periodCollege 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
Read full article: The rise, fall and rise again of Jim Harbaugh shows how quickly college coaches go from hot to notCollege 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
Read full article: Michigan could have Jim Harbaugh's replacement already on campus in 'shining star' Sherrone MooreMichigan 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
Read full article: Washington was able to hook Jedd Fisch with the chance to consistently contend for championshipsLooking 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
Read full article: San Jose State's Brent Brennan agrees to 5-year deal to be Arizona's next coach, AP source saysArizona 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
Read full article: South Alabama coach Kane Wommack resigns with move to Alabama as DC close, AP source saysSouth 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
Read full article: Texas gives coach Sarkisian a four-year contract extension after Big 12 title and CFP appearanceTexas 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
Read full article: Tumultuous week leaves Washington trying to rebuild after title game loss, coach departureIn 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
Read full article: Kalen DeBoer hired to replace Nick Saban at Alabama, leaving national runner-up WashingtonAlabama 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
Read full article: Florida State, coach Mike Norvell agree to 8-year deal at more than $10M per year, AP source saysFlorida 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
Read full article: Nick Saban is latest championship-winning coach to exit amid drastic changes to college sportsWhen 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
Read full article: Replacing Nick Saban: Alabama begins hunt for a successor who will face sky-high expectationsNick 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
Read full article: Alabama's Nick Saban retires after 7 national titles, most in major college football historyAlabama coach Nick Saban is retiring after winning more national championships than any other major college football coach.
A great one steps down: Alabama’s Nick Saban retires after 7 titles, iconic coaching career
Read full article: A great one steps down: Alabama’s Nick Saban retires after 7 titles, iconic coaching careerNick Saban, one of the greatest football coaches in college history, is retiring, according to ESPN.
Jalen Milroe nearly rallies Alabama back, but falls 2 yards short in OT against Michigan
Read full article: Jalen Milroe nearly rallies Alabama back, but falls 2 yards short in OT against MichiganJalen Milroe helped rally Alabama with his legs and put the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide on the verge of its seventh appearance in the College Football Playoff championship game.
A tantalizing Rose Bowl matchup pits Saban's Alabama against Harbaugh's Michigan in the CFP
Read full article: A tantalizing Rose Bowl matchup pits Saban's Alabama against Harbaugh's Michigan in the CFPNick 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
Read full article: An underdog for the 5th time since 2009, powerhouse Alabama embraces rare chance to prove 'em wrongIf Nick Saban cared about such things, he could count all the times Alabama has been a betting underdog since 2009 on one hand.
Top-seeded Michigan returns to Rose Bowl to face Alabama in College Football Playoff semifinal
Read full article: Top-seeded Michigan returns to Rose Bowl to face Alabama in College Football Playoff semifinalTop-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
Read full article: No. 8 Alabama knocks off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 for SEC title. Both teams await postseason fateAlabama 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?
Read full article: 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
Read full article: Georgia's Beck, Alabama's Milroe lead teams to SEC title game after replacing big-name QBsGeorgia 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
Read full article: Milroe's TD pass to Bond on fourth-and-31 rescues No. 8 Alabama in 27-24 win over AuburnJalen 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
Read full article: Hurts passes for 279 yards, throws a TD and runs for one in Eagles' 31-17 win over DolphinsJalen 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
Read full article: AP Top 25: Georgia is No. 1 for 19th straight poll, 3rd-best streak ever; Alabama in top 10 againGeorgia 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
Read full article: Milroe, No. 11 Alabama stage huge second-half rally, top No. 17 Tennessee 34-20Jalen 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
Read full article: Jalen Milroe, Jermaine Burton lead No. 11 Alabama past Texas A&M 26-20 to take control of SEC WestJalen 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
Read full article: No. 13 Alabama turns to Jalen Milroe again to spark its sputtering offenseAlabama 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
Read full article: AP Top 25: Texas jumps to No. 4 after beating 'Bama; Pac-12 sets conference high with 8 ranked teamsTexas 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.
Hook 'em Horns! No. 11 Texas, Ewers pull off 34-24 victory at No. 3 Alabama
Read full article: Hook 'em Horns! No. 11 Texas, Ewers pull off 34-24 victory at No. 3 AlabamaQuinn 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
Read full article: Georgia begins quest for 3rd straight championship as No. 1 in AP Top 25Georgia 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
Read full article: Houston receiver John Metchie 'grateful' on field after finishing cancer treatmentFollowing 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
Read full article: Saban says current track in college football will lead to less competitive balanceAlabama 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.
Daniels, No. 15 LSU outlast No. 6 Alabama, 32-31 in OT
Read full article: Daniels, No. 15 LSU outlast No. 6 Alabama, 32-31 in OTJayden Daniels ran for 25-yard touchdown in overtime and then found tight end Mason Taylor for a needed 2-point conversion, and 15th-ranked LSU defeated No. 6 Alabama 32-31.
Jalen Milroe, No. 1 Alabama escape Texas A&M, 24-20
Read full article: Jalen Milroe, No. 1 Alabama escape Texas A&M, 24-20Jalen 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
Read full article: No. 2 Alabama loses QB Bryce Young, beats No. 20 ArkansasAlabama 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.
Commanders prepare to play without Robinson after shooting
Read full article: Commanders prepare to play without Robinson after shootingThe 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
Read full article: Senators Tuberville, Manchin working on bill to tackle NILSenators 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.
Kiffin describes opening query about Saban as ‘pretty usual’
Read full article: Kiffin describes opening query about Saban as ‘pretty usual’Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin provided a strong hint he and other SEC coaches who were former assistants on Alabama coach Nick Saban’s staff, including Georgia coach Kirby Smart, may grow tired of questions about their former boss.
Oh, my! ‘Voice of the Gators’ Mick Hubert retiring & Jimbo Fisher fires back after Nick Saban says A&M ‘bought every player on their team’
Read full article: Oh, my! ‘Voice of the Gators’ Mick Hubert retiring & Jimbo Fisher fires back after Nick Saban says A&M ‘bought every player on their team’We’ve got some big Florida and SEC news this week.
AP source: SEC, Pac-12 leaders to push for NIL law in DC
Read full article: AP source: SEC, Pac-12 leaders to push for NIL law in DCThe 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
Read full article: Georgia snaps 41-year title drought with 33-18 win over BamaStetson 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.