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Oklahoma, Texas to leave Big 12, join SEC in 2024 after negotiating early exit
The schools will forfeit a combined $100 million in revenue distribution, which OU and UT will partially offset with future revenue. → Read More
College football transfer portal top 25 best available: Sam Hartman, Jordan Burch and more
Players are ranked based on their experience, production, potential and how much interest they’re generating. → Read More
Pac-12 expansion candidates: Where should the conference look first without USC and UCLA?
The Pac-12 Board of Directors met Friday and authorized the conference to explore expansion. The future of the conference is at stake. → Read More
Washington State lands Incarnate Word transfer QB Cameron Ward
Between Incarnate Word’s spring and fall seasons, Ward played 19 games in 2021, amassing a total stat line of 6,908 passing yards and 74 touchdowns. → Read More
Big 12 2021 football preview: Will Texas, Oklahoma exits and league's fate eclipse season? Predictions, players to watch – The Athletic
Our Big 12 and national writers offer their thoughts on the players, teams and storylines that will define the 2021 season. → Read More
Realignment reset: The Athletic writers draft new college football conferences from scratch
Eight writers from The Athletic sat down and drafted 10-team conferences from the current FBS and FCS schools. Which is your favorite? → Read More
Diligence leads to dominance: The inside story of Clemson’s national championship season – The Athletic
The priorities, points and players that made the Tigers' run to the national championship a 12-month quest. → Read More
In Trevor Lawrence, Clemson again has a quarterback to complete a championship quest – The Athletic
The freshman will be battling history when he and the Tigers face Alabama, but he appears to be historically talented. → Read More
The moment Cormier found out the fight was off
Dana White sits Daniel Cormier down to tell him that Jon Jones tested positive for a banned substance, prompting the cancellation of their fight at UFC 200. Cormier did not take the news well. → Read More
Harper taunts Mets fans after home run
Bryce Harper hits a solo home run and on the way back to the dugout, he motions to Mets fans to be quiet. → Read More
How to make at TD catch without really trying
Blue Bombers' Drew Willy throws the pass so hard it sticks to Ryan Smith for the touchdown catch, without Smith even looking to see what was happening. → Read More
Banks takes missed FG back for 121-yard TD
Former Kansas State star Brandon Banks takes the missed field goal all the way back the other way for a 121-yard touchdown return for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL. → Read More
Catches and compositions: Minnesota's Drew Wolitarsky an aspiring author
Forget 140 characters. Drew Wolitarsky is writing 140 pages. The Gophers' leading returning receiver is just as good with words as he is with routes. → Read More
Why Jim Grobe is perfect guy to replace Art Briles at Baylor
Just days after a scathing investigative report, Baylor needed a stable, respected hand to take over for fired coach Art Briles. And the Bears couldn't have done much better than Jim Grobe. → Read More
Isaiah Renfro quits Washington Huskies to 'conquer' his depression
Isaiah Renfro is walking away from football and the University of Washington after one season to continue his recovery from depression and anxiety. → Read More
Isaiah Renfro quits Washington Huskies to 'conquer' his depression
Isaiah Renfro is walking away from football and the University of Washington after one season to continue his recovery from depression and anxiety. → Read More
A rivalry emerges at the Spelling Bee
Jairam Hathwar and Nihar Janga are crowned co-champions of the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee and not only does Nihar leave Jairam hanging for a celebratory high-five, he also does he best Dez Bryant celebration. → Read More
Once-homeless Baylor RB no longer on team
Baylor confirmed Wednesday that walk-on running back Silas Nacita is no longer a member of the Bears' football team. → Read More
Big 12 coaching job with the most upside: TCU
In a conference with a bunch of up-and-coming programs, TCU has the job with the most upside in the Big 12. → Read More
Coaches' poll: Favorite Big 12 recruits
Here are 25 players that Big 12 recruiters liked in the class of 2015: → Read More