Coaching

Swinney says No. 1 Tigers healthy, virus free after off week

By Pete Iacobelli 21 hrs ago
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney acknowledges how edgy he gets waiting for COVID-19 test results to come back for the top-ranked Tigers. And...

Swinney: Not in favor of social justice messages on uniforms

By Pete Iacobelli 23 hrs ago
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney does not support messages of social justice or other issues on player uniforms. Swinney said Tuesday his stance...

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) runs to the end zone for a touchdown against LSU cornerback Eli Ricks (1) and safety Todd Harris Jr. (4) on a pass reception in the second half an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Mississippi State won 44-34. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Orgeron: LSU star defender Stingley expected back vs Vandy

By Brett Martel Sep. 28, 2020 03:57 PM EDT

Miami running back Jaylan Knighton dives for an extra yard against Florida State linebacker Stephen Dix, Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Michael Laughlin/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

King throws 2 TD passes, No. 12 Miami routs Florida State

Sep. 26, 2020 11:33 PM EDT

Iowa State defensive end JaQuan Bailey (3) forces TCU quarterback Matthew Downing (17) to fumble the ball during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. Iowa would recover the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Hall 154 yards rushing, 3 TDs as Iowa State beats TCU 37-34

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 26, 2020 06:45 PM EDT

Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) runs for a first down against Duke during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Nell Redmond/Pool Photo via AP)

Hafley, Jurkovec to make home debuts for Boston College

Sep. 24, 2020 05:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2020 file photo, Baylor's new head football coach Dave Aranda addresses the media during an NCAA college football news conference in Waco, Texas. Aranda will make his delayed debut as Baylor's coach in a quickly arranged and unexpected reunion of old Southwest Conference rivals. Baylor and Houston open this pandemic-altered season Saturday, Sept. 19, with their first meeting since the SWC’s final season in 1995. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)

Dave Aranda set for long-awaited Baylor debut against Kansas

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 24, 2020 05:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, LSU Tigers quarterback Myles Brennan (15) passes during an NCAA football game against Georgia Southern in Baton Rouge, La. LSU enters Saturday's season opener with Myles Brennan taking over at quarterback for Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow while Mississippi State has a new coach in Mike Leach whose reputation for high-flying offenses precedes him. (AP Photo/Michael Democker, File)

No. 6 LSU and Miss. St. clash in test of new faces, systems

By Brett Martel Sep. 24, 2020 04:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2020, file photo, New Mississippi State NCAA college football head coach Mike Leach speaks at a news conference in Starkville, Miss., after being officially introduced as the head coach. Mississippi State's Mike Leach and Mississippi's Lane Kiffin brought big names and offensive pedigrees to the Magnolia State. But they drew huge challenges for their debuts, with the Bulldogs visiting defending national champion and No. 6 LSU and the Rebels hosting No. 5 Florida. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

No. 6 LSU opens title defense vs. Mississippi State

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 02:22 PM EDT

Georgia cheerleaders pose with the school mascot "Uga" before the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Baylor in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. Football is being played in the Power Five conferences, but many of the longstanding traditions that go along with the games are on hold during the pandemic. Georgia's white English bulldog Uga and other live animal mascots won't be in SEC stadiums because of the conference's precautions against coronavirus. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, file)

What’s old is new again as No. 4 Georgia opens at Arkansas

By Eric W. Bolin Sep. 24, 2020 01:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell looks to the scoreboard after Kansas scored a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State knows all too well about picking up the pieces after a heartbreaking loss and getting in the right frame of mind for the next game. The Cyclones are calling on that experience again heading into their Big 12 opener at TCU on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, following their loss to double-digit underdog Louisiana-Lafayette on Sept. 5. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)

TCU jumps into Big 12 play vs Iowa State in delayed opener

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 24, 2020 12:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2019, file photo, Kansas coach Les Miles stands with his team during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Boston. Kansas plays Baylor this week in Baylor coach Dave Aranda's debut. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Big 12 conference openers include 1st games for Baylor, TCU

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 10:56 AM EDT

Coach will be among the missing when FSU plays No. 12 Miami

By Steven Wine Sep. 24, 2020 10:35 AM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — Missing from this year’s Florida State-Miami game will be a lot of fans and one head coach. The stakes aren't quite like the...

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2019, file photo, Lane Kiffin responds to reporters questions at a news conference, after being introduced to Mississippi fans as their new NCAA college football head coach at The Pavilion on the campus in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi State's Mike Leach and Mississippi's Lane Kiffin brought big names and offensive pedigrees to the Magnolia State. But they drew huge challenges for their debuts, with the Bulldogs visiting defending national champion and No. 6 LSU and the Rebels hosting No. 5 Florida. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Mullen takes No. 5 Florida, title hopes back to Mississippi

By Mark Long Sep. 24, 2020 09:58 AM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, file photo, Lane Kiffin speaks to Mississippi fans after being announced as the new head football coach during a introductory press conference in Oxford, Miss. In attendance were his children, daughters Presley Kiffin, 13, left, Landry Kiffin, 15, second from left, and son Knox Kiffin, 10. Mississippi State's Mike Leach and Mississippi's Lane Kiffin brought big names and offensive pedigrees to the Magnolia State. But they drew huge challenges for their debuts, with the Bulldogs visiting defending national champion and No. 6 LSU and the Rebels hosting No. 5 Florida. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

College Football Picks: SEC start in most unusual season

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 23, 2020 03:28 PM EDT

Budget shortfall forces deep cuts in Ohio St sports program

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 23, 2020 02:22 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State's athletic department will cut 25 jobs, furlough hundreds of other employees and ask coaches and others to take 5% pay cuts to...