Bowlsby fears virus may roar back, disrupt season

Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby said Thursday he's optimistic about college football starting in the fall, but is skeptical of making it through the entire season without interruption in the event the coronavirus "comes roaring back" during flu season.

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SEC commish: League unity not needed in 2020

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey hopes for unity among the FBS conferences when it comes time to resume football activities, but he acknowledged that "there is room for different conferences to make different decisions."

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Jason McIntyre 2020 Football Futures

Jason McIntyre makes his 5 best 2020 football future bets.

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ESPN names Phil Dean new "Monday Night Football" producer

ESPN has named Phil Dean as its new producer for “Monday Night Football” beginning with the upcoming season

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The ESPN Daily podcast: Ricky Williams and marijuana policy in sports

Former NFL RB Ricky Williams recounts how his marijuana use once dominated football headlines.

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Players getting paid? Video games returning? Answering your NCAA Name, Image & Likeness questions

The NCAA supports a proposal allowing college athletes to sign endorsement deals and receive money for other work, as long as their schools aren't involved. What does this mean for college athletics -- and its beloved football video game?

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Matthew Berry's Love/Hate, 2020 NFL Draft Edition

Matthew Berry gives players the Love/Hate treatment coming out of the 2020 NFL draft, identifying those who have gained or lost the most fantasy football value.

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A spring season? No fans? What will college football look like in 2020?

We talked to dozens of coaches, athletic directors and conference commissioners for a comprehensive sense of where things stand for this year's college football season. The only consensus is that no one knows -- but they need to find a way to play.

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Tua Tagovailoa, Lamar Jackson react to 'Longest Yard' look-alike

The Dolphins quarterback bears an uncanny resemblance to Nick Turturro's character, Brucie, in the 2005 prison football movie.

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Isaiah Simmons joins FOX Football Now: Talks digital draft experience and plans for the NFL

Former Clemson Tigers linebacker Isaiah Simmons joins Curt, Howie and Reggie to chat about the digital NFL Draft experience. The Butkus Award winner enjoyed being with family for the draft, but admits it was a life long dream to walk across that stage.

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Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb on his willingness to prepare and what he expected in Dallas | NFL on FOX

Dallas Cowboys first round pick CeeDee Lamb joins FOX Football NOW to chat about his draft experience, his acceptance of his new role in Dallas and how he is preparing for his rookie season in the NFL.

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Tennessee lures top football recruit in Alabama

Tennessee added a big piece to its 2021 recruiting class Sunday when defensive end Dylan Brooks announced his commitment to the Volunteers.

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FOX Sports NFL Draft Special: The FOX Football crews break down the NFL Draft in real time

Join Joel Klatt, Jay Glazer, Peter Schrager, Urban Meyer, and others as they analyze the NFL Draft, featuring social reactions, betting odds, and more.

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English football faces grim future

The coronavirus pandemic might fundamentally change English football's lower leagues.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Man City striker Aguero reacts exactly like FIFA character

With almost all football off because of the coronavirus, star players have found themselves at a loose end.

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Top 10 controversial transfers: Van Persie to Man United, Figo to Real Madrid

Spite, broken promises, moves to rivals. These are the hunting grounds of some of the most controversial transfers in the history of world football.

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Here are the notable selections from the second and third days of the 2020 NFL Draft

Some of college football's biggest stars heard their names called on the second and third days of the virtual 2020 NFL Draft.

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Miami, Nebraska still waiting for 1st player taken in draft

Miami and Nebraska dominated college football from the 1980s through the early 2000s

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U-M trainer allegedly knew of doctor's abuse

The University of Michigan's current head athletic trainer knew about the sexual misconduct of former team doctor Robert Anderson and joked about it, according to court documents filed Friday morning by two former Wolverines football players.

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Browns nab Bama's Wills with No. 10 pick to plug tackle hole

The Cleveland Browns filled an enormous hole at left tackle with one college football’s best right tackles

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NFL draft: Live updated fantasy football reaction, projections

What should you expect from rookies like Joe Burrow, Jerry Jeudy and CeeDee Lamb? Mike Clay provides a fantasy breakdown of each skill-position pick from the first three rounds of the NFL draft.

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FOX Sports NFL Draft Special: The FOX Football crews break down the NFL Draft in real-time, live at 8 p.m. ET

Join Joel Klatt, Jay Glazer, Peter Schrager, Urban Meyer, and others as they analyze the NFL Draft, featuring social reactions, betting odds, and more.

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Gronkowski pens farewell letter to Patriots, says his 'fire is back'

Gronk said goodbye to the organization he spent nine seasons with, while explaining why now was the right time to return to football.

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Syracuse AD: No ACC talk to cancel '20 football

The consensus in the ACC is "we want to play" college football, Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack said Thursday, speaking as concern mounts about the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Sources: La Liga clubs told no fans until 2021

La Liga's clubs have been told that football matches in Spain will be played behind closed doors until 2021, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Arizona president: 'Just don't see' football in fall

University of Arizona president Dr. Robert Robbins says he expects at least a delay to the 2020 college football season and is worried about intercollegiate sports getting back to normal after the coronavirus pandemic.

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Arsenal's David Luiz hosts birthday party attended entirely by clones

With almost all football off because of the coronavirus, star players have found themselves at a loose end. How are they filling their time?

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NFL helping launch of wheelchair football league at draft

NFL helping launch of wheelchair football league at draft

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Joel Klatt reveals his top 5 wide receivers heading into the 2020 NFL Draft

Who are the top wide receivers available in the 2020 NFL Draft. FOX College Football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his top 5 wide outs ahead of tomorrow's draft.

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Gronk hinted to Brady about return 2 months ago

Rob Gronkowski said he was throwing a football around with Tom Brady two months ago and that he told the quarterback "there's a possible change that I would definitely love to reconnect."

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How to watch NFL draft prospects, classic college football games

All week long, ESPNU will air games that feature top NFL draft prospects like Joe Burrow, Chase Young and Isaiah Simmons. Plus, classic games from the previous 25 years.

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The college football stars we can't believe didn't make it in the NFL

These players were transcendent talents who seemed destined for NFL superstardom. But for whatever reason, it didn't pan out.

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Hall of Famers Roaf, Jackson, highlight Saints draft history

The New Orleans Saints' best first- and second-round draft choices are both enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame

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Redskins draft history has Hall of Famers, big-time busts

The Washington Redskins have drafted nine Pro Football Hall of Famers and made plenty of big-time mistakes throughout franchise history

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From Jim Brown to Johnny Football, Browns hit draft extremes

The Browns have struck it rich in the NFL draft

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NFL prospect only played in two high school games

University of Colorado hybrid linebacker Davion Taylor took an unusual path to football stardom

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Sources: English football's £1bn virus lifeline

A group renowned financiers are offering a lifeline in excess of £1billion to English football as it tackles the monetary crisis during coronavirus.

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Latest on NCAA cancellations, eligibility, recruiting and more

From the start of the college football season to cutting sports to an extra year of eligibility, here is the latest information on how the coronavirus is affecting colleges.

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Bright lights, big hair: The Boz, Neon Deion and our favorite players from the '80s

Herschel was transcendent, Eric Dickerson was electric and The Boz was, well, The Boz. Let's look back at the players who defined a fascinating decade of college football.

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Soccer lives online! Sterling and Alexander-Arnold in ePremier League

A host of top pro soccer stars and esports players are facing off in new online competitions organised to fill the void left by football's shutdown.

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The all-time worst fantasy football performances

We often talk about great fantasy performances when they happen, but how about the biggest single-game duds of all time? DJ Gallo takes us on a walk down memory lane of games we'd rather forget.

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Carolina has pinpointed – and paid – its new face of the franchise in Christian McCaffrey

The Carolina Panthers gave Christian McCaffrey a 4-year, $64 million deal on Monday – and it was about much more than football.

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Hall of Fame defensive end Willie Davis dead at age 85

Willie Davis, a Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive lineman who helped the Green Bay Packers win each of the first two Super Bowls, has died

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Green Bay Packers say Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive lineman Willie Davis has died at age 85

Green Bay Packers say Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive lineman Willie Davis has died at age 85

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Under the wire: 30 non-combine NFL draft hopefuls showed skills at virtual pro day

Before everything closed, 30 NFL draft prospects showcased their talents in a “virtual” pro day at TEST Football Academy in Martinsville, N.J.

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Tua at USC? Joe Burrow at Nebraska? Recent recruiting 'What Ifs' that would change college football

What would have happened to the balance of power in the Pac-12 had Alabama's star QB chosen USC? Imagine if Joe Burrow got an offer from his dad's alma mater, Nebraska? And what if Justin Fields stuck with his original Penn State pledge?

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Fauci: Sports return quickly only if fans prohibited

Asked about the possibility of an abbreviated baseball season and football starting, Dr. Anthony Fauci said that would happen only if fans are not allowed to attend and athletes are kept in hotels when not playing.

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Cousins: Empty stadium play could be 'refreshing'

During a Tuesday conference call, Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he looks forward to playing football this fall -- even if under altered circumstances -- and also spoke on the "unique dynamic" that led to former teammate Stefon Diggs' departure.

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Reliving the great 'What if' moments from classic college football games

Our experts think back on how one decision or injury could have changed the course of classic college football games.

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“Indianapolis is a well coached football team” – Jimmy Johnson

Jimmy Johnson believes the Indianapolis Colts have the best coach in the division in Frank Reich and the best chance to win the AFC South division.

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Spurrier at LSU? Stoops to Iowa? College football's best 'What if...' coaching scenarios

The Florida and Oklahoma legends open up about potential jobs that could have changed their careers. Plus, Les Miles to Michigan, Urban Meyer to Notre Dame and much more.

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How to watch MNF Classics: Vikings' Brett Favre tops Packers for first time

Even the typically cool Favre was nervous on Oct. 5, 2009 when he faced Green Bay for the first time playing for its rival on Monday Night Football.

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From Solskjaer to Griezmann: How Football Manager keeps virtual fans engaged

In a time of no football, fans and players alike obsess over virtual glory on Football Manager, 30 years after the video game made its debut.

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Zlatan goes fishing, Sadio Mane's birthday singalong

With almost all football off because of the coronavirus, star players have found themselves at a loose end. How are they filling their time?

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Broncos star polishing both his deejay and pass rush skills

Denver Broncos star linebacker Von Miller isn't just working on his football game this offseason

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On John Madden's 84th birthday, we visit the history of the Madden video games and the Madden curse

It's John Madden's 84th birthday, and the iconic football coach has become not only one of the great voices in football but the face of sports video games.

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Peter Schrager joins Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson to talk Tua and the NFL Draft

Peter Schrager joins Football NOW to let us know how Tua Tagovailoa looks on his virtual pro day tape. He also discusses which player is moving up team's draft boards ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft starting on Apr 23, 2020.

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Report: Brees to join NBC after playing career

Saints quarterback Drew Brees has agreed to join NBC Sports as a football analyst when he is done playing, according to the New York Post.

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James lets you 'Choose your player' (as long as it's James)

With almost all football off because of the coronavirus, star players have found themselves at a loose end. How are they filling their time?

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Do Football Players Believe In Aliens? | NFL on FOX

Let's get weird: Do NFL Players believe in Aliens? Our FOX NFL talent, including Matt Leinart, Tony Gonzalez and Reggie Bush give their thoughts.

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Bowlsby concerned about 'full, robust' season

Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby said Thursday that he's concerned about whether "we can have a full and robust football season," saying the conference implemented a 10 percent salary cut in the office.

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How a lost spring football season will be felt across the country

Questions about eligibility, learning new playbooks and team chemistry are just a few of the ripple effects teams are facing.

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Watch Tom Brady and other NFL stars in classic college football games

Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers also had their clutch moments as college football quarterbacks. We revisit those and others.

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In his latest football chapter, Tom Brady has officially become an open book

Following his piece in 'The Players' Tribune' on Tuesday, Tom Brady joined Howard Stern to discuss all things family and football on Wednesday.

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'Pecan pie that Bo Schembechler hates,' Dabo's Pig Outs and some dadgum asparagus: Inside coaches' cookbooks

Did you know that Bo Schembechler hated Vince Dooley's pecan pie? Or that Jim Harbaugh has a sourdough crab dip recipe? Welcome to the delightful -- and sometimes weird -- world of college football coaches' cookbooks.

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From Rice to Payton to McNair: Small-school studs for all 32 NFL teams

NFL stars -- legends like Jerry Rice and Walter Payton -- can be found anywhere, not just at traditional college football powers. Here's one for every team.

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AD: Leach to raise 'his cultural awareness' of state

Mississippi State AD John Cohen issued a statement Tuesday in response to Mike Leach's controversial tweet last week, saying there is a plan in place to provide the football coach with opportunities to "expand his cultural awareness of Mississippi."

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Oklahoma State's Gundy planning May 1 start

Oklahoma State Cowboys coach Mike Gundy says the plan right now is for his Cowboys to resume football activities on May 1.

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ND's Swarbrick doesn't want games without fans

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick says he doesn't want games to be played without fans if and when college football is given the green light to take the field.

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Joel Klatt on carrying Reggie Bush’s bags while trying to join the Saints | FOX Football NOW

Joel Klatt reveals that while attempting to make the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent, Reggie Bush, the recent number two pick in the NFL Draft, asked him to carry his bags at the airport. Bush believed Klatt to be one of the QC coaches.

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Reggie Bush and Joel Klatt social media Q & A | FOX Football NOW

Super Bowl winning running back Reggie Bush and FOX's Joel Klatt answer your questions. Bush and Klatt dive into whether Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa should be the first two QB's off the board in the upcoming NFL Draft, and debate if Burrow should refuse to play in Cincinnati, among other things.

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Texans trading DeAndre Hopkins ‘was one of the stupidest things you could do’ — Terry Bradshaw

Hall of Fame QB Terry Bradshaw held nothing back in criticizing Bill O'Brien's decision to trade All-Pro WR DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals. He said there was no way he should've let a top talent in football go regardless of any disagreements they may have had.

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Tiger King: Jimmy Johnson, Terry Bradshaw and Howie Long share thoughts on hit series

The Fox Football NOW crew of Curt Menefee, Jimmy Johnson, Terry Bradshaw and Howie Long have, like everybody else, seen the Netflix hit docuseries Tiger King. Also like everybody else, they have some thoughts.

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Brady, Watt, Peterson headline All-Decade Team

Tom Brady, J.J. Watt and Adrian Peterson were among eight unanimous selections to the NFL All-Decade Team announced Monday by the NFL and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Clay: 50 things I learned while doing 2020 fantasy football projections

Mike Clay puts a ton of work into his projections throughout the year. As he kicks off his 2020, he shares interesting nuggets he uncovered as he went through his process, as well as deep sleepers that emerged.

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How a former North Carolina OL helped build an app for college football playbooks

With coaches unable to see their players amid the coronavirus pandemic, they can build lessons and install schemes via an app developed by a former North Carolina offensive lineman.

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The art of faking injuries in college football

It's impossible to officiate. It drives offensive coaches like Stanford's David Shaw crazy. Can anything be done about it?

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Football Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell dies at 84

Bobby Mitchell, who starred as a halfback for the Browns and at wide receiver for the Redskins during a career that saw him reach the Pro Football Hall of Fame died Sunday at 84. He was one of the first African Americans to play for Washington.

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Pro Football Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell dies at 84

Bobby Mitchell, the speedy late 1950s and ’60s NFL offensive star for the Cleveland Browns and Washington Redskins, has died

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Pro day cancellations forcing changes to NFL draft process

Longtime football executive Bill Polian mastered the philosophy of talent evaluation so well that he drafted some of the NFL's best players

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Is Nebraska football too far gone, even for Scott Frost?

The former Huskers QB and current head coach holds firm to the Tom Osborne formula of the once-mighty program.

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Peyton Manning's post-football career highlighted by tribute to NFL

Watch the future Hall of Famer talk football past and present during Peyton Places marathon Saturday on ESPN2.

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Coronavirus lockdown: David Beckham shaves his head (again)

With almost all football off because of the coronavirus, star players have found themselves at a loose end. How are they filling their time?

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Jets' new center McGovern raised on football and potatoes

Connor McGovern’s tireless work ethic was born from football and potatoes

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Rashford's reply to young fan's lovely letter: 'I'm sad about not playing football too'

With almost all football off because of the coronavirus, star players have found themselves at a loose end. How are they filling their time?

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European football plan mulls July, August restart

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Clay: 50 things I learned while doing 2020 fantasy football projections

Mike Clay puts a ton of work into his projections throughout the year. As he kicks off his 2020, he shares interesting nuggets he uncovered as he went through his process, as well as deep sleepers that emerged.

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College football's greatest games: Connelly & Schlabach debate their favorites

Ahead of the Texas-USC re-air, Bill Connelly and Mark Schlabach discuss their favorite games of all time.

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Evaluating Mac Jones, a loaded WR draft class and more idle college football thoughts

Bill Connelly weighs in on the Crimson Tide quarterback, the loaded wide receiver class for the NFL draft, what makes Northwestern intriguing and stats you need to know.

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