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Saban says current track in college football will lead to less competitive balance

By Ralph D. Russo 23 hrs ago

FILE - Kentucky wide receiver Barion Brown (2) runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Barion Brown set school freshman marks last season with 50 catches for 628 yards. Brown also averaged 27.5 yards per kick return. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)

SEC spring wrap: 14 players to watch in 2023

By John Zenor Apr. 26, 2023 02:45 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) runs the ball during the first half of Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama's Milroe, Simpson vying to replace Bryce Young

By John Zenor Apr. 22, 2023 06:55 PM EDT

Ole Miss hires Alabama's Golding as defensive coordinator

Jan. 14, 2023 05:12 PM EST
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Golding is leaving for the same job at rival Mississippi. Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin announced...

TCU head coach Sonny Dykes speaks during a news conference ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Georgia and TCU, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. The championship football game will be played Monday. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

No. 1 Georgia tries to launch dynasty against emboldened TCU

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2023 04:28 PM EST

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart holds the The George P. Crumbley Trophy after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game between Georgia and Ohio State, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Get Smart: Kirby's carves his own path to dynasty at Georgia

By Paul Newberry Jan. 05, 2023 05:24 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Kansas State Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Young throws for 5 TDs, Alabama tops K-State in Sugar Bowl

By Brett Martel Dec. 31, 2022 03:42 PM EST

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

For Alabama, Kansas State, mentality matters in Sugar Bowl

By Brett Martel Dec. 30, 2022 06:12 PM EST

Louisville Offensive Coordinator Lance Taylor answers questions during the NCAA college football team's media day in Louisville, Ky., Aug. 2, 2022. Western Michigan has hired Taylor to lead its football program. Athletic director Dan Bartholomae made the announcement Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. The 41-year-old Taylor previously coached running backs for three seasons at Notre Dame and Stanford. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Western Michigan hires Lance Taylor to lead football program

Dec. 08, 2022 11:30 AM EST

Today in Sports History-Larry Nassar sentenced to 60-years

By The Associated Press Dec. 06, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 7 1973 — Jerry West of Los Angeles sets an NBA record with 10 steals in the Lakers’ 115-111 loss to the Seattle Supersonics. 1985 —...

Kansas State players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Sugar Bowl pits Alabama vs. Kansas State for first time

By Brett Martel Dec. 04, 2022 02:57 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud looks for an open pass against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

CFP: Georgia vs Ohio St in Peach; Michigan vs TCU in Fiesta

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 04, 2022 12:27 PM EST

Jackson State coach Deion Sanders, second from right, and his son and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) sing the school's song following the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Southern on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. Jackson State won 43-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Colorado hires Deion Sanders to turn around football program

By Pat Graham Dec. 03, 2022 06:04 PM EST

Utah wide receiver Money Parks (10) outruns Southern California defensive back Mekhi Blackmon (6) to score a touchdown during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. Utah running back Micah Bernard is at left. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

TCU's loss gets Tide a last look, but Frogs should make CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 03, 2022 05:49 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 2-8

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 6 1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. The back passed for 638 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 374 yards. 1961...

Ex-Charleston Southern assistant Giardina returning as coach

Nov. 30, 2022 04:36 PM EST
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Albany State coach Gabe Giardina is returning to take over as Charleston Southern coach. The school announced Giardina's...