College Football

The College Football Playoff has nearly arrived. After months of speculation about who would end up in college football’s final four — and another month of trying to figure out what will happen in the games once the actual teams were announced — we’ve reached the point where the only thing left to do is have the teams take the …

The biggest firework show that Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks provided on national signing day a couple of weeks ago came when 4-star wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan — the No. 49 player in the 2024 class — flipped his commitment from the Ohio State Buckeyes, ultimately signing as one of the top-ranked players in Oregon’s class. There are several …

No. 6 Georgia capped its 2023 season with the largest blowout win in bowl history, downing No. 5 Florida State 63-3 in the Orange Bowl. The Seminoles, who were left out of the 2023-24 CFP despite a 13-0 record and an ACC title, were down more than 20 players due to opt-outs, injuries and the transfer portal.  Georgia coach Kirby …

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz met with media for a final time on Sunday ahead of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Ferentz discussed the Hawkeyes playing Tennessee on Monday (1 p.m. EST, ABC). “I have tremendous respect for Tennessee,” Ferentz said. “Josh (Heupel) has done a great job as local people know. He has done an outstanding job, everywhere he has been, …

The 2023-24 college football bowl schedule culminates with the College Football Playoff semifinal games on New Year’s Day. Top-ranked Michigan faces No. 4 Alabama in the Rose Bowl, while No. 2 Washington plays No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl. The Wolverines are 1.5-point favorites in the 2023-24 college football bowl odds from SportsLine consensus after blanking Iowa in the …

For the third straight season, Auburn will finish with a losing record. The Tigers fell 31-13 to the Maryland Terrapins Saturday in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl. Auburn struggled out of the gate on both sides of the ball, going three-and-out on back-to-back drives and letting Maryland storm out to a 21-0 first-quarter lead. The defense was able to figure …

No. 13 LSU was one of the hottest teams in college football during the second half of the season, with Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels leading the way. However, he opted out of the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl against Wisconsin, leaving sophomore quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in charge of the offense. The Badgers will be without a key player of their own, …

No. 8 Oregon football will face No. 23 Liberty in the Fiesta Bowl at 10 a.m. Monday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Ducks (11-2, 8-1 Pac-12) will aim for its fifth-ever 12-win season after falling to Washington in the Pac-12 championship game. The Flames (13-0, 8-0 CUSA) are one of just four teams in FBS to finish …

Over the years, Alabama has had several players come from being “under the radar” to making an immediate impact. One player that comes to mind is former five-star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. The Hawaii native was called on in the biggest game of his life and made a residual impact that will forever be remembered. Now, the tables have turned and …

We are just one day away from kickoff in Pasadena between No. 4 Alabama and No. 1 Michigan in the Rose Bowl as the two legendary programs battle for a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Since the conclusion of Week 3, Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide have been on a mission to prove all of their …

Dec. 31—The last time Washington State wasn’t a member of a full and functioning Pac-12 Conference, the school was known as Washington State College, Pullman’s population was a paltry 2,500 and World War I was well into its brutal fourth year. Then known as the Pacific Coast Conference, the Cougars joined the University of California Berkeley, the University of Washington, …

SAN ANTONIO — After Thursday’s 38-24 loss to Arizona in the Alamo Bowl, OU coach Brent Venables’ mind kept flashing back to one play. It wasn’t Jalil Farooq’s fumble which led to a Wildcats’ defensive touchdown or any of the other five turnovers the Sooners committed. It wasn’t to Jacob Cowing’s 57-yard touchdown reception with 5:28 remaining to break a tie …

LOS ANGELES − If you’ve seen Jalen Milroe’s miracle touchdown pass against Auburn, or you’ve seen other mind-bending highlights from Alabama’s starting quarterback, you’ve also probably seen his megawatt smile. It also serves as a mask. “That is something my mama said to me growing up, always keep a smile on your face,” Milroe told USA TODAY Sports Saturday. “Never …

LOS ANGELES — When it was time for Jim Harbaugh to get onto his podium at the Rose Bowl’s media day, there was an immediate problem. The black leather chair that had been placed on the stage for him was too low. He wanted to be higher. As Michigan staffers scrambled to find something they could use to prop up …

Life is a peach for the Ole Miss Rebels. They trounced Penn State on Saturday in Atlanta for their first bowl victory since the 2020 season. Their 11 wins are a single-season program record. Lane Kiffin, their one-time vagabond coach, is growing roots in Oxford. And the best part? The Rebels’ ceiling could be higher in 2024. The nation’s No. …