NCAA’s landmark deal to pay college athletes on hold after hearing
Judge Claudia Wilken refused to approve the House v. NCAA settlement that would allow schools to pay athletes directly.
By Jesse Dougherty
In college football’s new world, the little guys begin a giddy chase
The expanded College Football Playoff format includes an automatic berth for a Group of Five champion, giving hope that didn’t exist to smaller programs.
By Chuck Culpepper
College football best bets: Expect low scoring in Michigan-Texas
Michigan’s offense looked shaky in Week 1, which points to the under in Saturday’s showdown against Texas.
By Matt Bonesteel
Maryland rallies around running back whose father died in car crash
Freshman Josiah McLaurin scored a touchdown in his first college game Saturday, a week after he lost his father.
By Gene Wang
Don’t fear the transfer portal. Embrace it as a meritocracy.
The rise of Miami quarterback Cam Ward shows how the current system in college football can elevate overlooked players.
By Steven Godfrey
USC vs. LSU was a football delight — unless, of course, you’re Brian Kelly
The LSU coach was left “angry” after USC’s 27-20 win in a game that featured more quality defense than anticipated.
By Chuck Culpepper
Away from home, three throwback college football powers open their seasons with sparkle
Penn State, Miami and Notre Dame all earned road wins Saturday, then headed on home with hope.
By Chuck Culpepper
College football winners and losers: Notre Dame takes care of business
Georgia, Miami and Vanderbilt were among the other big winners on college football’s opening weekend.
By Patrick Stevens
Navy’s new offensive scheme is a hit in opening win against Bucknell
The Mids’ hybrid-wing T system powers a 49-21 victory over FCS opponent Bucknell.
By Noah Ferguson
Maryland unveils its starting quarterback and then routs Connecticut
Billy Edwards Jr. gets the start under center for the Terrapins, who go on to beat the Huskies, 50-7.
By Gene Wang
College football on TV: Georgia-Clemson, Notre Dame-Texas A&M are highlights
The college football season kicks off Saturday with a pair of marquee matchups between some of the sport’s blue bloods
By Matt Bonesteel
Meet the most powerful man in college sports
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey’s ambition and aversion to complacency have helped overhaul the landscape. But to what end?
By Jesse Dougherty
College football season is going to be weird. Just look at the schedule.
We ranked the funkiest conference matchups this fall in the first year after radical realignment.
By Chuck Culpepper
Week 1 college football preview: Don’t write off Florida State
The Seminoles suffered the first loss of the college football season, but they have plenty of reasons to stay optimistic heading into the first full weekend.
By Patrick Stevens
College football best bets: Clemson is the pick against Georgia
Despite Coach Dabo Swinney’s disdain for the transfer portal, the Tigers should be able to keep it close against the top-ranked Bulldogs.
By Matt Bonesteel
The NCAA, flailing and futile, can’t stop looking foolish
New event in Las Vegas will offer players up to $2 million in NIL deals.
By John Feinstein
Quiz: Can you keep up with college football realignment?
College football season begins in earnest this week after a significant round of conference realignment. Take our quiz to see who plays where.
By Glynn A. Hill and Michael Domine
College programs cash in on realignment, but football success is no guarantee
A look back at the last time the Big Ten and SEC expanded shows who benefited after additional wins and losses were added to the conference schedules.
By Patrick Stevens
Maryland names its starting quarterback but won’t say who it is
Coach Michael Locksley decided among Billy Edwards Jr., MJ Morris and Cameron Edge.
By Gene Wang
Deion Sanders is a clumsy ringleader, but there’s merit to his circus
The Colorado football coach is drawing criticism for his recent interactions with media members. It’s important to consider his objectives.
By Steven Godfrey