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SEC invites Oklahoma and Texas to join conference — in 2025

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 29, 2021 04:10 PM EDT

Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards answers questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Pac-12 players, coaches still trying to get handle on NIL

By Dan Greenspan Jul. 27, 2021 08:23 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Media picks Alabama to beat Georgia for SEC championship

Jul. 23, 2021 11:58 AM EDT

Texas A & M head coach Jimbo Fisher speaks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Southeastern Conference media days, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Saban: "There's no precedent for the consequences"

By John Zenor Jul. 21, 2021 06:18 PM EDT

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Monday, July 19, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

College coaches, administrators urging players to vaccinate

By John Zenor Jul. 21, 2021 03:55 PM EDT

Deion Sanders: "Treat me like Nick" Saban

Jul. 20, 2021 06:06 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jackson State coach Deion Sanders walked out of the Southwestern Athletic Conference media day after a reporter twice called him by his...

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel speaks to reporters during a Southeastern Conference Media Days NCAA college football news conference, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Daniels, Corral, Young make trek from California to SEC QBs

By John Zenor Jul. 20, 2021 05:58 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Monday, July 19, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Alabama, Georgia among SEC powers scoring in transfer portal

By John Zenor Jul. 20, 2021 04:33 PM EDT

Mullen, Gators adapting to life with new QB, playmakers

By John Zenor Jul. 19, 2021 05:46 PM EDT

File-This Jan. 1, 1954, file photo shows Alabama fullback Tommy Lewis (42) (arrow) coming off the bench getting ready to tackle Rice halfback Dicky Moegle (47), as he crosses the 50 yard line during the Cotton Bowl at Arlington, Tex., Jan. 1, 1954. Maegle, the Rice running back tackled in the 1954 Cotton Bowl by an Alabama player who came off the bench in one of the most legendary plays in college football history, has died. Rice and the National Football Foundation both said Tuesday, July 6, 2021, that Maegle passed away Sunday. He was 86. (Tom Dillard/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

Rice RB tackled off bench in the 1954 Cotton Bowl has died

Jul. 06, 2021 06:26 PM EDT

Alabama, Boston College set football matchups for 2031, 2034

Jun. 09, 2021 04:40 PM EDT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama and Boston College have scheduled a home-and-home football series for the 2031 and 2034 seasons. The...

Alabama, Oklahoma State schedule home and home series

Jun. 08, 2021 04:43 PM EDT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama and Oklahoma State have scheduled a home and home football series for the 2028 and 2029 seasons. The...

FILE - Alabama head coach Nick Saban leaves the field after their win against Ohio State in an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, file photo. Saban, who has won a record seven national championships, has agreed to a three-year contract extension running through the 2029 season. Alabama announced the extension on Monday, June 7, 2021, including $8.425 million in base salary and talent fee for the current contract year with annual raises of unspecified amounts. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Alabama, Saban agree to new 8-year deal through 2028 season

Jun. 07, 2021 01:25 PM EDT

Duke associate head coach Jon Scheyer listens as head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski speaks during an NCAA college basketball news conference Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Krzyzewski, the winningest coach in the history of Division I men's college basketball announced that next season will be his last with the Blue Devils program he has built into one of college basketball’s bluebloods. The school named former Duke player and associate head coach Jon Scheyer as his successor for the 2022-23 season. (Travis Long/The News & Observer via AP)

Analysis: Coach K's legacy built on ability to reach players

By Aaron Beard Jun. 04, 2021 02:54 AM EDT

SEC, Big East latest to scrap intraconference transfer rules

By The Associated Press Jun. 03, 2021 07:54 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The Southeastern Conference and the Big East eliminated their intraconference transfer policies Thursday, allowing athletes to transfer within...

Alabama at Florida starts 'SEC on CBS' schedule for 2021

By The Associated Press May. 26, 2021 02:47 PM EDT
Defending national champion Alabama’s game at Florida is scheduled to kickoff the Southeastern Conference’s game of the week slate on CBS on Sept. 15. ...

Bama-Miami; Clemson-Georgia highlight ESPN's opening weekend

By The Associated Press May. 18, 2021 01:05 PM EDT
ESPN's opening weekend of college football features defending national champion Alabama facing Miami in Atlanta and Clemson vs. Georgia in Charlotte, North...

Tennessee's top tackler transferring to rival Alabama

May. 08, 2021 01:47 PM EDT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Tennessee's leading tackler Henry To’o To’o is heading to rival Alabama. The junior linebacker announced Saturday...