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Raiders draft new centerpiece QB Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall

Raiders draft new centerpiece QB Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall

  • Field Level Media

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday.

Meet the women paving the way for flag football at the NCAA Power 4 level

Meet the women paving the way for flag football at the NCAA Power 4 level

  • Mitchell Northam USA TODAY

It didn’t take long for Avery Scott to get hooked on flag football, but she could’ve done without the busted lip and car crash.

Why NCAA backed off college football targeting’s harshest punishment

Why NCAA backed off college football targeting’s harshest punishment

  • JOHN BRICE USA Today

Passed March 19, an initial targeting penalty in the coming 2026 season does not require a player to miss time in his team’s subsequent game.

Don't believe Big Ten has really passed the SEC? Watch 2026 NFL Draft | Opinion

Don't believe Big Ten has really passed the SEC? Watch 2026 NFL Draft | Opinion

  • Matt Hayes USA TODAY

We’re less than two weeks away from the final tell, the statement that could send shockwaves through the SEC. The NFL draft. And more specifically, its unassailable place in it. 

ESPN Matt Miller & Jordan Reid's 2026 NFL Draft Rankings at EVERY Position

ESPN Matt Miller & Jordan Reid's 2026 NFL Draft Rankings at EVERY Position

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Debating Federal Involvement in College Sports NIL

Debating Federal Involvement in College Sports NIL

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Kevin Rorke joins Dan Sileo to discuss how federal oversight of college sports is intensifying, focusing on NIL, athlete education, and integrity concerns.

Watch Alabama State flag football's Jasmine Dunn discuss why she chose flag football

Watch Alabama State flag football's Jasmine Dunn discuss why she chose flag football

  • USA Today - Vertical

Alabama State flag football's Jasmine Dunn talks about why she pursued flag football and what she hopes for her future.

Watch Sharday Baker talk first Alabama State flag football touchdown

Watch Sharday Baker talk first Alabama State flag football touchdown

    It was not long ago that Sharday Baker lived in Okinawa and never played flag football, now she's scoring touchdowns at the Division I level.

    Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89

    Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89

      Holtz became the first and so far only coach to lead six different teams to bowl games during a career in which he compiled a record of 249-132-7. 

      As football rivals, Bill Hayes remembers Jesse Jackson's stardom as NC A&T's quarterback

      As football rivals, Bill Hayes remembers Jesse Jackson's stardom as NC A&T's quarterback

        Before he became the civil rights icon and the first Black man to run for president, Jackson developed his reputation on campus playing football for the Aggies in addition to his responsibilities as student government president and activist.

        200 FBS quarterbacks went into portal, and the best ones came out with promises of big paychecks

        200 FBS quarterbacks went into portal, and the best ones came out with promises of big paychecks

          About 200 Football Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks entered the transfer portal by last week's deadline. That doesn't mean it's a buyer's market.

          Indiana completes undefeated season and wins 1st national championship

          Indiana completes undefeated season and wins 1st national championship

            Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night. The Hoosiers toppled Miami to win their first national title.

            Miami, Indiana meet for the College Football Playoff title in a matchup nobody saw coming

            Miami, Indiana meet for the College Football Playoff title in a matchup nobody saw coming

              Indiana and Miami are playing for the national title Monday night, and if that has you scratching your head thinking “Who?” or “What?” then you are not alone. 

              College football leaders debate playoff expansion ahead of Friday deadline from ESPN

              College football leaders debate playoff expansion ahead of Friday deadline from ESPN

                College football leaders gave every indication that they remain stuck in a yearlong debate about expanding the playoff from 12 teams to 16 or beyond.

                A champion will be crowned but college football chaos will linger beyond title game

                A champion will be crowned but college football chaos will linger beyond title game

                Eligibility lawsuits, the out-of-control transfer portal, bickering over congressional legislation and the dilemma over coaches and salaries were the steady drumbeat behind a college football season where felt quite settled.

                NCAA transfer portal gives new coaches a shot at a quick turnaround

                NCAA transfer portal gives new coaches a shot at a quick turnaround

                Here's a look at how 12 of the 17 Power Four programs with new coaches have fared in the portal, which officially closed Friday.

                Bears add to special teams unit; Lenoir-Rhyne football player named NC player of the year

                Bears add to special teams unit; Lenoir-Rhyne football player named NC player of the year

                NC Football News recognized Tye Roberson as its Special Teams Player of the Year.

                No. 1 Indiana, No. 10 Miami should be near full strength for national championship game

                No. 1 Indiana, No. 10 Miami should be near full strength for national championship game

                Indiana and Miami both report strong injury outlooks heading into the CFP final.

                It's Indiana and Miami in a college football title matchup that once seemed impossible

                It's Indiana and Miami in a college football title matchup that once seemed impossible

                It looked improbable two months ago. Two years ago — impossible. But against the odds, it is Miami and Indiana with a date in the College Football Playoff final.

                The transfer portal era and pursuit of NIL money is messy. Are there solutions?

                The transfer portal era and pursuit of NIL money is messy. Are there solutions?

                College football is facing chaos with players frequently transferring and legal battles over NIL deals.

                Indiana adds to CFP dominance with crushing 56-22 Peach Bowl semifinal win over Oregon

                Indiana adds to CFP dominance with crushing 56-22 Peach Bowl semifinal win over Oregon

                Indiana’s already impressive march through the CFP gained momentum as its dominant defense created three first-half touchdowns with turnovers, Fernando Mendoza threw five scoring passes.

                Miami beats Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl

                Miami beats Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl

                Miami will head home for a shot at its first national championship since 2001 after beating Mississippi 31-27 in an exhilarating College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl.

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                Nick Saban's legacy lives on as his former assistants dominate College Football Playoff

                Nick Saban's legacy lives on as his former assistants dominate College Football Playoff

                Five of the 12 CFP teams this year are led by a coach who served directly under Saban at one time or another.

                Miami, Ole Miss quarterbacks take different paths to College Football Playoff

                Miami, Ole Miss quarterbacks take different paths to College Football Playoff

                Their paths will converge in the desert at Thursday's Fiesta Bowl, with a spot in the national championship game on the line.

                Strong ground games propel No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon to CFP semifinals at Peach Bowl

                Strong ground games propel No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon to CFP semifinals at Peach Bowl

                Fernando Mendoza spent all season stealing headlines and collecting awards. Indiana running backs Roman Hemby and Kaelon Black were content doing the dirty work in the shadows.

                Oregon-Indiana headed for a rematch, Ole Miss to play Miami as college football's final four is set

                Oregon-Indiana headed for a rematch, Ole Miss to play Miami as college football's final four is set

                Indiana and Oregon will meet again, this time with a national title game berth on the line.

                Rested or rusty? Top four playoff seeds eager to show they are ready as CFP quarterfinals arrive

                Rested or rusty? Top four playoff seeds eager to show they are ready as CFP quarterfinals arrive

                The top four seeds with first-round byes all lost in the quarterfinals last year. This year's top seeds want to prove last year was a fluke.

                It's not all about football for Wake Forest at the Duke's Mayo Bowl

                It's not all about football for Wake Forest at the Duke's Mayo Bowl

                Players from the Demon Deacons and Mississippi State have plenty of activities planned for the six days they will spend in Charlotte.

                Nick Andersen talks about bowl prep for Wake Forest football team

                Nick Andersen talks about bowl prep for Wake Forest football team

                Demon Deacons will play Jan. 2 at the Duke's Mayo Bowl

                Eni Falayi talks about preparing for Wake Forest's bowl game

                Eni Falayi talks about preparing for Wake Forest's bowl game

                Demon Deacons will play in the Duke's Mayo Bowl on Jan. 2

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