'Alliance' bosses push back against CFP critics

The commissioners from the ACC, Pac-12 and Big Ten pushed back on Friday against any public misconception that their "Alliance" of conferences worked together to stop expansion of the College Football Playoff.

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Brady to produce, act in Super Bowl road trip film

Tom Brady will play himself in "80 for Brady," a football-themed road trip movie starring Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda that is set to begin production this spring, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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'It helps being the Camels': Inside college football's most unlikely recruiting success story

As the competition for scholarships at the highest levels tightens, it's entirely possible places like Campbell University in tiny Buies Creek could find a foothold in college football's new roster management landscape.

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Georgia signee stable after hometown shooting

Georgia football signee E.J. Lightsey is in stable condition after being shot in the shoulder and back. Lightsey was ranked the No. 21 inside linebacker by ESPN.

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Washington HOF wide receiver Taylor dies at 80

Hall of Fame wide receiver and Washington football legend Charley Taylor died Saturday at the age of 80.

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Arizona State QB Daniels enters transfer portal

Jayden Daniels, who threw for 2,381 yards and 10 TDs last season, has entered college football's transfer portal after posting a video in December stating his intentions to return to Arizona State for a fourth season.

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Cincinnati's Fickell agrees to $5M-per-year deal

Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell has agreed to a new contract through 2028 that will pay him $5 million per year, and the school is expected to up the football staff salary pool.

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Auburn retains Harsin after inquiry into program

Auburn University announced Friday that head football coach Bryan Harsin is returning after it completed a university-directed inquiry into the program.

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Eriksen convinced he'd never play soccer again

Christian Eriksen told paramedics to keep his boots because he was convinced he wouldn't play football again after suffering a cardiac arrest.

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Cliff Branch races his way to Pro Football Hall of Fame

The late Raiders great was finally recognized for his impact in the NFL.

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The college football rules we want to change, from overtime to targeting

Instant replay, targeting, overtime and taunting are only some of the rules we wish we could change in college football.

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2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame: Meet the newest members

Four players that have waited more than a decade and no first-year eligible enshrinees comprise this class.

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Sources: No clarity for AU's Harsin after meeting

Auburn coach Bryan Harsin met with the officials running the school's inquiry into the football program on Wednesday night, which resulted in no further clarity on Harsin's future, sources told ESPN.

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Ball from Brady's last TD going up for auction

The football Tom Brady threw to complete his last touchdown pass of his NFL career ended up in the hands of a fan in the stands and is now headed to auction.

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Premier League attracts the best players, coaches, executives. Why not the best referees?

Football is supposed to be a meritocracy: It's open to all, as long as you're good enough. Except when you're a referee.

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12-team playoff? No divisions? The ACC believes Jim Phillips will make the right calls

Big questions face ACC football during winter meetings but coaches and athletic directors feel they have the right man leading them.

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How did things get so bad at Auburn? What to know about the program's and Bryan Harsin's future

Everything you need to know about Auburn football's future, and whether Bryan Harsin will be part of it.

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Jags to 'strengthen' front office around GM Baalke

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan says the team is working to "strengthen" the football operations staff around current general manager Trent Baalke.

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Tuchel: Pulisic, others hurt by bloated schedule

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has said international stars are hampered by the sheer volume of matches asked of them by the football calendar.

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After horse tracks and airports, L.A. Coliseum is hardly the oddest venue for NASCAR

The L.A. Coliseum, home of this year's Busch Light Clash, is not the first football stadium, nor the oddest venue, to host a NASCAR event.

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Elway: Flores' allegations 'false and defamatory'

Broncos president of football operations John Elway called the allegations made by Brian Flores about his 2019 interview with Denver "false and defamatory."

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Olympics chief snaps at FIFA for World Cup plan

FIFA's fading plan for biennial World Cups was labeled a threat to football and all other sports by the International Olympic Committee on Thursday.

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Jets' Clark ending career due to risk of paralysis

Jets offensive lineman Cameron Clark is ending his football career because he was told he would risk paralysis if he continued to play after suffering a spinal cord injury in training camp last year.

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Washington chooses Commanders as new name

After 87 years with its former name and two years as the Washington Football Team, the franchise announced its new name would be the Commanders.

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National signing day live updates: Top college football recruits, commitments and more

We keep you updated with news, analysis, highlights, class rankings and more throughout national signing day.

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Kiffin: NIL deals have created college 'salary caps'

Despite a strong recruiting class, and a crop of talented players headed to Ole Miss via the transfer portal, Rebels coach Lane Kiffin expressed concern for college football in the NIL era, saying programs are now "dealing with different salary caps."

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Thanksgiving leftovers: UF-FSU to Friday in '22

For only the second time in what will be their 65th meeting, the Gators and Seminoles will not be playing their college football rivalry game on a Saturday. This year's game is scheduled for prime time on Friday, Nov. 25, FSU announced.

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