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Deez Nuts: Your Ohio State <i>College GameDay</i> Sign Roundup
It feels like it’s been forever since ESPN’s College GameDay made the trek to Columbus. Here’s all the profane, clever, or stupid signs the Buckeyes brought out to the Oval....

Jameis Winston Is Threatening To Sue CNN To Prevent Airing Of College Rape Documentary
Sexual assault on college campuses is a major problem, and several high profile cases have brought national attention to the crisis and its accompanying administrative cover ups. Not only is on-campus sexual assault widespread—according to a study, 1 in 4 college women will be a victim of a sexual a...

Nick Saban Gets Heated With Media, Offers Some Impromptu Marriage Advice
Alabama is playing FCS school Charleston Southern this week, a cupcake opponent that would be very easy for the Crimson Tide to look past. Well, some of those turkeys in the media might be overlooking Charleston, but Nick Saban sure as hell isn’t....

After All That, The University Of North Dakota Chose A Boring New Nickname
The University of North Dakota has been engaged in a search for a new nickname for the past year, after they decided to end a decade-long battle with the NCAA and at least one Native American tribe and give up their Fighting Sioux nickname. They solicited suggestions online and received thousands, m...

Report: Ole Miss Linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche Has Been In The ICU Since Monday
Senior Ole Miss linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche was admitted to Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi Monday after being “found” and was still there as of Wednesday night, according to RebelGrove.com. The site reports that Nkemdiche is currently conscious in the ICU, but that it is unknown why he ...

College Football Is My Terrible Boyfriend
Excerpted from Diane Roberts’s new book, Tribal: College Football and the Secret Heart of America, now on sale....

Oh God, Alex Poythress Caught His Teeth In The Net
Late in Kentucky’s dominant-looking 74-63 win over Duke, Jamal Murray went behind the back and found Alex Poythress for a nice-alley oop:...

Alleged Rape Reported At Home Of Nebraska Football Players
According to The World-Herald, police are investigating an alleged rape that took place at the home of two Nebraska football players, quarterback Tommy Armstrong and wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp....

LIU Brooklyn Tops Loyola On A Frenzied Buzzer-Beating Banked Three
LIU Brooklyn opened their season in exhilarating fashion Monday night, beating Loyola (Md.) in a game that saw a crazy final five seconds. With it all tied up 68-68, Loyola inbounded from under their own basket. They looked to have a good layup or dunk attempt, but Jerome Frink sent the shot packing...

Security Guard Tries To Tackle Fan Rushing The Field, Eats It
USF upset Temple last night at Raymond James Stadium, and students rushed the field because they’re not old enough to remember when the Bulls were actually good. Given the Buccaneers are playing on that field today, stadium security did its best to keep fans off the playing surface. That didn’t work...

Radford Upsets Georgetown In Double Overtime With Deep Three-Pointer
The Radford Highlanders shocked Georgetown in double OT this afternoon on their own court. The Big South school downed the Hoyas with this late, deep three from Rashun Davis. Davis led all scorers with 28. Not a great start for Georgetown!...

Georgia Player Injured After Being Slapped By Coach
Here’s one way to end up on the injury list: Georgia defensive back Rico McGraw left today’s game against Auburn after being decked in the head by an overly enthusiastic coach. Note to coaches: your players are already at enough risk of brain injury, thanks....

Michigan State Wide Receiver Makes Wild One-Handed Catch Around A Defender
Michigan State is in the midst of what looks like it should be a comfortable home win against Maryland. Early in the second quarter, the Spartans’s Macgarrett Kings Jr. hauled in this left-handed catch in a tight window to give his team a first down....

College Basketball Game In Japan Cancelled After Wet Floor Causes Injuries
Pittsburgh and #9-ranked Gonzaga began their seasons yesterday at Foster Field House in the Marine Corps base on Okinawa, Japan, or at least they tried to. A slippery floor surface caused all manner of slips and falls, including the particularly gnarly one below, and the game was called off at halft...

Army Takes The Field Bearing French Flag
The Army Black Knights are hosting Tulane this afternoon at Michie Stadium up in West Point. As they took the field, they ran out carrying both the French and American flags....

Hello From The Outside: Your Waco <i>College GameDay</i> Sign Roundup
It’s that time again! ESPN sent College GameDay to Waco for today’s Oklahoma-Baylor matchup, and here are some signs the Baptist faithful brought to the event....

Missouri Football Coach Gary Pinkel Announces Resignation
Missouri football coach Gary Pinkel is resigning on Dec. 31, or until the Tigers hire a new coach, according to a statement issued by the school today....


J.T. Barrett During Drunk Driving Arrest: "I'm The Quarterback Of Ohio State"
Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated after being pulled over and reportedly blowing a 0.099 into a breathalyzer (the legal limit for underage drivers in Ohio is 0.02) on Oct. 31. TMZ has since gotten their hands on the dashcam footag...