Penn State WR Geno Lewis announces transfer to Oklahoma Geno Lewis is leaving Penn State and heading to the Big 12 for his final season of college football. Lewis, a wide receiver who just completed his redshirt junior season with the Nittany Lions, announced Monday that he will transfer to Oklahoma. Lewis graduated from Penn State with a degree in human development and family studies, so he … [Read more...]

Can Clemson overcome Alabama's savage DL? PHOENIX -- The night of Nov. 7, 2015, Lane Kiffin came bounding out of Bryant-Denny Stadium high off a win over LSU. “I've talked to some scouts,” Kiffin told a couple of reporters. “Our defense could be in the middle of the pack of the NFL.” Alabama's unit had just finished limiting Leonard Fournette to 31 yards and LSU to less than 200 yards … [Read more...]

Why underachieving UNLV made the right decision firing Dave Rice One month before the start of a season in which he knew his job was on the line, UNLV coach Dave Rice was as optimistic as ever about his future with the Rebels.  He appeared to sincerely believe the roster he recruited had the proper blend of talent, cohesiveness and depth to secure an NCAA tournament bid and restore the faith … [Read more...]

Sweet no-look assist highlights Denzel Valentine's return Just having Denzel Valentine healthy and back on the floor probably was enough to satisfy Michigan State, but the national player of the year candidate made sure his return was memorable.  He had a first-half no-look pass that proved to be the highlight of the fifth-ranked Spartans' 92-65 rout of Penn State on Sunday afternoon in … [Read more...]

Tennessee hires Bob Shoop as defensive coordinator Penn State's Bob Shoop is moving to Tennessee. The Volunteers announced Saturday that Shoop would be the team's new defensive coordinator. Shoop has been Penn State's defensive coordinator since 2013. "We are very excited about the addition of Bob Shoop to our coaching staff," Tennessee coach Butch Jones said in a statement. "Bob has … [Read more...]

High-flying USC edges No. 7 Arizona in four-overtime classic USC hired coach Andy Enfield away from Florida Gulf Coast three years ago to rebuild its basketball program and make the Trojans relevant on the hardwood on the other side of the country in the Pac-12 Conference. The Trojans earned their most memorable and possibly most significant win in that rebuilding process to date on … [Read more...]

Why Vanderbilt has been one of this year's biggest disappointments When Vanderbilt won eight of its final 10 league games last season to reach the NIT, the Commodores appeared to be trending upward. They returned nearly every key player from that team this season including 7-foot NBA prospect Damian Jones, rapidly improving point guard Wade Baldwin IV and an array of shooters with which to … [Read more...]

Nick Saban confirms Chip Kelly visited Alabama this week Leading up to its College Football Playoff National Championship matchup with Clemson, Alabama welcomed a recently fired NFL head coach to campus. Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban confirmed a report that former Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly paid a visit to Tuscaloosa this week. Saban, of course, did not divulge whether Kelly … [Read more...]

Clemson DE Shaq Lawson says there is 'very good chance' he plays Clemson All-American defensive end Shaq Lawson is optimistic he’ll play in Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship against Alabama, but it’s not a sure thing. Lawson suffered a sprained MCL in his left knee in the Tigers’ CFP semifinal win over Oklahoma on Dec. 31. Despite the injury, he told reporters Saturday … [Read more...]

Lorenzo Bonam's clutch plays rescue Utah from 0-3 start in Pac-12 You could see the Colorado Buffaloes kicking themselves mentally Friday night while Utah players and coaches were patting Lorenzo Bonam on the back. Colorado's offense faltered - make that disappeared - in the final six minutes opening the door for Bonam to lead the Utes to a come-from-behind 56-54 win and avoid an 0-3 start … [Read more...]