Why a college tennis player had to forfeit a substantial portion of $146,000
Maya Joint chose maintaining her eligibility at the University of Texas over her six-figure prize money, her attorney said Tuesday.
By Jesse Dougherty
Notre Dame is still trying to prove Brian Kelly wrong. It hasn’t yet.
The Fighting Irish remain linked to their former coach, whose exit to LSU was a hard pill to swallow.
By Steven Godfrey
Northern Illinois’ win at Notre Dame brought tears of joy on a soaring Saturday
The Huskies’ win in South Bend was enough to make a grown coach cry — and that’s exactly what Thomas Hammock did after his team’s stunning 16-14 upset of the Irish.
By Chuck Culpepper
For a second straight September, Texas proves its mettle on the road
Just as they did last season at Alabama, the Longhorns make another early-season statement against Michigan.
By Chuck Culpepper
College football winners and losers: Notre Dame hits a stunning roadblock
The Fighting Irish suffered a devastating home loss to Northern Illinois, plus the other big winners and losers from this weekend in college football.
By Patrick Stevens
Navy’s defense raises its standard in a convincing rout of Temple
After an uneven defensive performance in last week’s season opener, the Midshipmen stifle the Owls, 38-11, in their first conference game.
By Noah Ferguson
Maryland collapses late in Big Ten opener, falls to Michigan State
The Spartans score a late tying touchdown and then kick the winning field goal with one second left to hand the Terrapins a brutal 27-24 loss in College Park.
By Gene Wang
College football on TV: Michigan-Texas sets the stage for a busy day
The Wolverines and Longhorns meet in a rare battle of nonconference blue bloods at the Big House.
By Matt Bonesteel
NCAA’s landmark deal to pay college athletes on hold after hearing
Judge Claudia Wilken refused to approve the House v. NCAA settlement that would allow schools to pay athletes directly.
By Jesse Dougherty
College football Week 2 preview: A big early test for the new-look Big 12
Plus Nebraska might be back, five teams with the most at stake this weekend, and Heisman watch! It’s our weekly college football preview.
By Patrick Stevens
Maryland quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. brings ‘a different swagger’
After a slow climb to earning the starting job, Edwards has quickly gained the respect of his teammates.
By Gene Wang
Quinn Ewers Inc.: Where money is time and NIL means both
The Texas quarterback is one of the biggest earners of the NIL era, making it easier for him to stay in school to maximize his NFL potential.
By Jesse Dougherty
In college football’s new world, the little guys begin a giddy chase
The expanded College Football Playoff format includes an automatic berth for a Group of Five champion, giving hope that didn’t exist to smaller programs.
By Chuck Culpepper
College football best bets: Expect low scoring in Michigan-Texas
Michigan’s offense looked shaky in Week 1, which points to the under in Saturday’s showdown against Texas.
By Matt Bonesteel
Maryland rallies around running back whose father died in car crash
Freshman Josiah McLaurin scored a touchdown in his first college game Saturday, a week after he lost his father.
By Gene Wang
Don’t fear the transfer portal. Embrace it as a meritocracy.
The rise of Miami quarterback Cam Ward shows how the current system in college football can elevate overlooked players.
By Steven Godfrey
USC vs. LSU was a football delight — unless, of course, you’re Brian Kelly
The LSU coach was left “angry” after USC’s 27-20 win in a game that featured more quality defense than anticipated.
By Chuck Culpepper
Away from home, three throwback college football powers open their seasons with sparkle
Penn State, Miami and Notre Dame all earned road wins Saturday, then headed on home with hope.
By Chuck Culpepper
College football winners and losers: Notre Dame takes care of business
Georgia, Miami and Vanderbilt were among the other big winners on college football’s opening weekend.
By Patrick Stevens
Navy’s new offensive scheme is a hit in opening win against Bucknell
The Mids’ hybrid-wing T system powers a 49-21 victory over FCS opponent Bucknell.
By Noah Ferguson