Analysis: Toughest schedule? South Carolina can make the claim; Michigan too

The Gamecocks have the toughest row to hoe, but the Wolverines' balanced slate features nonconference foes who reached bowl games last season.

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Saturday’s college football: Oklahoma QB Hurts cramming for only year with Sooners

He transferred to Oklahoma from Alabama where he was 26-2 as a starter.

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Notre Dame loaded for another run at elusive national championship

For Notre Dame to reach its second straight College Football Playoff, it may have to run the table behind quarterback Ian Book.

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Friday’s college football: Tate, Akers among darkhorse Heisman contenders

Last season, Khalil Tate was on the short list of preseason favorites for the Heisman Trophy.

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Cincinnati’s Fickell responds to Harbaugh’s comments: ‘They didn’t work to help the kid out’

A day after Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh issued some fiery statements about Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell, the response from Fickell was not combative, but he didn’t back down.

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Warde Manuel: Michigan could play Notre Dame, not MSU, at night

Manuel is not certain if the Wolverines will host a night game beyond the season opener, but he was clear UM-MSU will not be played in prime time.

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Harbaugh: Fickell is ‘erroneous,’ UM didn’t thwart Hudson’s eligibility with Cincinnati

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh takes exception to how he and Michigan have been represented in comments by Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell regarding the NCAA's denied immediate eligibility of former Wolverine James Hudson, now with the Bearcats.

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Wednesday’s college football: Pac-12 has no favorite, but lots of potential

The Pac-12’s national championship drought hits 15 years this winter, and there are few signs of a respite. Several of the conference’s traditional powers are in states of rebuilding or disarray heading into a season that’s murkier than a Mike Leach metaphor.

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Tuesday’s college football: Nebraska, Michigan poised to make Big Ten noise

Jim Harbaugh enters his fifth year at Michigan overdue for a breakthrough, and two-time defending conference champion Ohio State is transitioning from Urban Meyer to Ryan Day and replacing a first-round NFL Draft pick at quarterback.

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Les Miles: Bo Schembechler was ‘very special’ but Michigan snub broke my heart

Long before Les Miles became a national championship-winning head football coach, he was an offensive lineman at Michigan playing for Bo Schembechler.

Podcast: Angelique S. Chengelis talks with former Michigan player, assistant Les Miles

Les Miles, the new head coach at Kansas, is this week’s guest on Angelique S. Chengelis’ “View from the Press Box” podcast.

NCAA amends agent rules to no longer require college degree

The requirement drew criticism last week when the certification standards were revealed, including a social media blast by NBA star LeBron James.

MSU’s Izzo embraces ‘miniature rivalry’ with Oakland, friendship with Kampe

On Monday at Beaumont Hospital, Greg Kampe brought together nine of the biggest names in college basketball to meet with young cancer patients.

Monday’s college football: Buckeye shines light on mental health struggles

The mass shooting in defensive tackle Robert Landers' hometown of Dayton, Ohio, rattled him enough that he decided it was time to speak out.

NCAA agent certification process scrutinized, called ‘illegal’

There are concerns about the NCAA’s new requirements allowing men’s basketball players to sign with an agent during the NBA draft process while maintaining their college eligibility.

Thursday’s college football: Veteran QBs rule the roost in SEC

Tua Tagovailoa and Jake Fromm are the headliners, but the league is loaded with experienced passers with double-digit starts under their belts.

Wednesday’s college football: Parsons primed to be Penn State’s next star

It has been 19 years since Penn State had a linebacker selected in the first round of the NFL draft and Parsons could end that drought.

Purdue-Fort Wayne latest to join Horizon League; it brings much-needed baseball team

Purdue-Fort Wayne is set to join the Horizon League, starting with the 2020-21 season, it was announced Tuesday morning.

Wayne State looks to ‘create a new culture’ to bounce back from 2-win season

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference held its media day Monday in Detroit.

Tuesday’s college football: Ohio State’s Justin Fields ready to back up hype

Fields, who transferred from Georgia last winter, is expected to pick up where record-breaking Heisman Trophy candidate Dwayne Haskins Jr. left off.

Izzo on Kampe’s Coaches Beat Cancer initiative

Michigan State's Tom Izzo was among several college-basketball dignitaries to attend Oakland coach Greg Kampe's latest Coaches Beat Cancer fundraiser.

Ready for some football? The top college games of opening week

These games that should grab your attention in the opening week of college football.

Podcast: Angelique S. Chengelis talks with Phil Steele, Brad Keselowski

College football analyst Phil Steele and NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski are the guests on Angelique S. Chengelis' podcast, View from the Press Box.

Sunday’s college football: Fighting Irish expect to be in playoff mix again

Aiming for the national championship is an annual ritual for the Fighting Irish, who steadfastly adhere to their independent status in football.

Kansas’ Les Miles, 65, figures he’s back where he belongs – on the sideline

Les Miles sat for more than hour, a Kansas pin on his left lapel and his LSU national championship ring on his right hand.

Michigan State, Michigan are overrated in coaches’ poll, writer says

Well, this is not encouraging news for college football fans in these parts.

Michigan is No. 7, Michigan State is No. 20 in preseason coaches poll

Michigan is ranked No. 7 in the preseason coaches poll, released Thursday, with Michigan State checking in at No. 20.

Tickets for Quick Lane Bowl at Ford Field go on sale Friday

Tickets for the 2019 Quick Lane Bowl at Ford Field will go on sale Friday, the Detroit Lions announced.

Offensive line, new QB give Central Michigan hope it can reverse fortunes

Steve Eipper has experienced his share of success and failure at Central Michigan, and wants nothing more than to end his career on a winning note.

Jon Wassink ‘feeling good and healthy,’ ready to lead charge for Broncos

Wassink was sidelined with a broken collarbone in Week 8 of his sophomore season, then suffered an ankle injury in Week 9 last year.

‘He’s the guy’: Mike Glass III eager to take control of EMU’s offense

Glass showed he is one of the MAC's most exciting quarterbacks while splitting time with Tyler Wiegers last season.

Thursday’s college football: Nebraska motivated by favorite role

Quarterback Adrian Martinez leads Cornhuskers team that finished strong last season.

MSU’s Willekes, UM’s Patterson among Sporting News’ top players for 2019

The Sporting News unveiled its top 40 college football players for 2019, ranking Kenny Willekes No. 22 and Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson No. 31.

Ohio picked to win MAC football title; WMU, CMU earn first-place votes

WMU was picked to finish second in the West Division ahead of Eastern Michigan (fourth) and Central Michigan (last).

Dominant Clemson, Alabama sit atop college football throne

The Tigers and Tide have split the last four national titles, matching the combined number of losses they’ve had against the rest of the country.

Wednesday’s college football: Mark Sanchez retires, joins ESPN as analyst

Sanchez will join anchor Kevin Negandhi and analyst Jonathan Vilma on ABC’s studio show.

Fordson’s Antonio Gates Jr. could be quite a catch, just like his famous father

Antonio Gates Jr. is following in the footsteps of his famous father, the future NFL Hall of Fame tight end of the same name.

NCAA punishes DePaul for basketball recruiting violation

The NCAA suspended DePaul men’s basketball coach Dave Leitao for the first three games of the regular season and put the program on three years of probation.

‘Us-guy’ Josh Uche sees speed as Michigan defense’s calling card

Not one for the spotlight, senior linebacker prefers to speak about the Wolverines' defense as a unit, one of which is capable of things this season.

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‘I’m an athlete’: MSU freshman Barnett will play wherever best suits team

No. 8 ranked cornerback in nation at Belleville High is playing offense for Spartans in fall camp.

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