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Oklahoma State looking to new quarterback to maintain winning ways in newly expanded Big 12

Mike Gundy’s run of 17 consecutive winning seasons as Oklahoma State coach could end this year if he doesn’t find a strong replacement for Spencer Sanders at quarterback

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kansas hopes to build on breakthrough bowl season behind star QB Jalon Daniels

Kansas had a breakthrough season a year ago, winning at least six regular-season games and going to a bowl game for the first time since 2008

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clemson defensive tackle Burley might miss opener with injury, Swinney says

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says highly regarded freshman defensive tackle Vic Burley might miss the ninth-ranked Tigers' opener at Duke because of a lower body injury

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 16 Kansas State brings back plenty of experience for its Big 12 championship defense

Kansas State returns quarterback Will Howard, its entire offensive line and plenty of playmakers on defense from a team that won the Big 12 title last season

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top 5 Heisman Trophy contenders: Caleb Williams faces a stacked field

In addition to Caleb Williams, Blake Corum and Marvin Harrison Jr. rank among our top five Heisman Trophy contenders for 2023.

AUGUST 16, 2023

Pick Six: Sirmon is the main man on Cal's defense and among the nation's under-the-radar players

Some of the best college football players can be on some of the worst teams

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big 12 Commissioner: We're not adding UConn, Gonzaga

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark is no longer talking to basketball powers UConn and Gonzaga after his conference added four Pac-12 schools...

AUGUST 16, 2023

Conference realignment shakes up recruiting landscape as Big Ten, Big 12, SEC widen footprints

Conference realignment has widened the recruiting footprint for Power Five college football programs long before many teams open play in their new league homes

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 8 Florida State and its returning stars have a chance to gain early foothold in CFP chase

Florida State probably won’t have to wait until December to learn its fate regarding the College Football Playoff

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michigan's Jim Harbaugh unbothered by off-field drama as program hums along

As his No. 2-ranked Wolverines continue to operate flawlessly, head coach Jim Harbaugh remains relaxed despite clouds of uncertainty.

AUGUST 16, 2023

Jeff Brohm is back home coaching Louisville with much expected of the Cardinals in first year

Louisville finally lured Jeff Brohm away from Purdue on the second try, boosting expectations of the former Cardinals standout quarterback guiding the program to the next level in...

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman enters 2nd season with revised blueprint for success

Coach Marcus Freeman begins his second season at Notre Dame trying to avoid the early-season miscues that plagued the Fighting Irish last season

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michigan State University plans to sell alcohol at four home football games

The Michigan State University Board of Trustees on Wednesday authorized the school to request liquor licenses to sell alcohol at four football games beginning with a Sept. 16 game...

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Is this the year Texas lives up to expectations and wins the Big 12?

Despite being consistently talented, Texas has not won a conference title since 2009. Is this the year it breaks through?

AUGUST 16, 2023

Nyckoles Harbor, Marvin Harrison Jr. headline Feldman's top 50 Freaks List

One of the best players in college football, as well as multiple Penn State players, were included in Bruce Feldman's annual top 50 Freaks L...

AUGUST 15, 2023

Wake Forest hopes a new QB and restocked lineup keep Demon Deacons rolling along

Wake Forest will look different in 2023 from its recent run of success

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Duke thrived in Mike Elko's debut season. A tough schedule will be a Year 2 obstacle

Mike Elko helped jumpstart Duke’s teetering football program

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 21 Tar Heels aim to contend in the ACC with QB Drake Maye. A step up defensively would help, too

North Carolina aims to be a contender in the Atlantic Coast Conference behind star quarterback Drake Maye

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 9 Clemson hopes changes at quarterback, coordinator lead the Tigers back to the CFP

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney hopes changes at quarterback and offensive coordinator lead the ninth-ranked Tigers back to the College Football Playoff

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Journey to the Big 12: How four teams prepared for the jump to Power 5 football

UCF, BYU, Houston and Cincinnati have taken different paths to the Big 12, creating a variety of blueprints for navigating the world of real...

AUGUST 15, 2023

Sumo wrestler Hanada catches on quick as he learns to be a defensive lineman for Colorado State

Hidetora Hanada was a highly ranked sumo wrestler in Japan

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP preseason Top 25 poll reactions: LSU ranked too high? TCU too low?

RJ Young reacts to the AP preseason Top 25 poll, explaining why he believes a few squads are being undervalued and a few are too high up.

AUGUST 15, 2023

Taulia Tagovailoa looking to lead Maryland to new heights in 2023

Quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa is entering his fourth season as a starter at Maryland, looking to lead the Terrapins to new heights this year...

AUGUST 14, 2023