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WATCH LIVE: (9) Tennessee vs. (8) Ohio St.

Tennessee and Ohio State clash in the first round of the College Football Playoffs. Watch and stream LIVE on TSN1, TSN.ca and the TSN App.

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Clemson vs. Texas - CFP 1st Round

Clemson vs. Texas

Texas holds off Clemson rally to advance to CFP quarterfinals

Jaydon Blue ran for 146 yards and two touchdowns, the last a 77-yard burst in the fourth quarter, and Texas beat Clemson 38-24 on Saturday in the first round of the expanded College Football Playoff.

SMU vs. Penn State - CFP 1st Round

SMU vs. Penn State

Penn St. beats SMU, advances to face Boise St. in CFP

Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory on Saturday in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.

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Texas beats Clemson, advances to face to Arizona State in College Football Playoff quarters

Jaydon Blue ran 146 yards and two touchdowns, the last a 77-yard burst in the fourth quarter, and Texas beat Clemson 38-24 on Saturday in the first round of the expanded College Football Playoff.

Penn St. beats SMU, advances to face Boise St. in CFP

Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory on Saturday in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.

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James Franklin speaks on 100th win at Penn State, advancing to CFP quarters

James Franklin speaks after earning his 100th win at Penn State by defeating SMU 38-10 in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

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Corso's Pick: Tennessee vs. Ohio State

Lee Corso makes his pick ahead of the Tennessee vs. Ohio State College Football Playoff matchup.

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Dominic DeLuca houses a pick-six for Penn State

Dominic DeLuca picks off Kevin Jennings and takes it back for a touchdown.

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Penn State gets its second pick-six of the game

Kevin Jennings doesn't see Penn State's Tony Rojas, who picks it off and takes it down the field for the team's second pick-six of the game.

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Inside SMU's unique QB-coach connection

Go inside the SMU football program to see how quarterback Kevin Jennings and quarterbacks coach D'Eriq King have grown on their run to the College Football Playoff.

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Football

What comes next for Rourke after CFP loss to Notre Dame?

Kurtis Rourke walked off the field at Notre Dame Stadium, his final NCAA game in the rearview mirror, having made the most of his time as a college football quarterback. Where does the Oakville, Ont., native go from here? Dave Naylor has more from South Bend, Ind.

What comes next for Rourke after CFP loss to Notre Dame?

Indiana vs. Notre Dame - CFP 1st Round

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Notre Dame begins new playoff era with impressive win over Rourke, Indiana

Jeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Fighting Irish shut down the highest-scoring team in the College Football Playoff, overwhelming Indiana 27-17 on Friday night.

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What does Indiana's loss to Notre Dame mean for Kurtis Rourke's draft stock?

Kurtis Rourke and Indiana had a rough night against Notre Dame in the first round of the College Football Playoff losing by ten points to the Fighting Irish. TSN's Football reporter Dave Naylor joins SportsCentre to discuss what went wrong for the Hoosiers' offence, and how Rourke's performance in this game will impact his draft stock.

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Must See: Love breaks free and takes it 98 yards to the house

Jeremiyah Love breaks through the defence and takes it 98 yards to the house to score the first touchdown of the game.

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Must See: Riley Leonard's 15th rushing TD of the season sets ND record

Riley Leonard walks it into the end zone for his 15th rushing touchdown of the season, a school record for Notre Dame.

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Football

Lagway throws for 305 yards to help Florida trounce Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl

DJ Lagway and Florida put together a strong finish to a difficult season. They closed it out in the Gasparilla Bowl. Lagway shook off a mistake-filled first half to throw for 305 yards and a touchdown in Florida's sloppy 33-8 victory over Tulane on Friday.

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Navarro has big first half as Ohio holds off Jacksonville St. in Cure Bowl

Parker Navarro ran for three touchdowns and passed for a fourth in the first half and Ohio held off Jacksonville State 30-27 on Friday in the Cure Bowl, the only bowl game featuring two conference champions.

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Vermont's NCAA men's champions soccer team comes with distinct Canadian flavour

They're celebrating the University of Vermont's men's NCAA soccer championship on both sides of the border. Vermont coach Rob Dow hails from Cole Harbour, N.S., and Montreal defender Nathan Siméon and Calgary forward Sydney Wathuta both started for the Catamounts in their 2-1 overtime win over Marshall in Monday's championship game in Cary. N.C.

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Jimmerson, Watson help Sam Houston to win over Georgia Southern at New Orleans Bowl

Jaylon Jimmerson returned the first of his two interceptions 28 yards for a touchdown in the opening minutes, Hunter Watson accounted for three touchdowns and Sam Houston beat Georgia Southern 31-26 Thursday night at the New Orleans Bowl.

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CFP Spotlight: Previewing the odds for the College Football Playoff

TSN's Tekeyah Singh previewing the odds for the College Football Playoff including Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke.

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Football

Vick named new head coach at Norfolk State

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick has been named the new head coach at Norfolk State, the school announced Friday.

NFL

College Football Playoff triple-header, NFL action headline loaded Saturday slate on TSN

Saturday is set to be a jam-packed day full of football on TSN with the first round of the College Football Playoffs in full swing, along with a pair of marquee NFL matchups. Here’s a look at all of the action on the network and where you can find the games.

Football

Winter set to add an old-school challenge to College Football Playoff

The playoff this year for the first time is holding first-round games on campus and that opens things up in terms of potential weather.

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Douglas: Ryan Day has to win a national championship to save his job

Harry Douglas and Dan Orlovsky explain why Ryan Day faces pressure to win a national championship if he wants to continue coaching Ohio State football.

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Football

Clemson's Swinney once again dismisses critics and leads Tigers to the College Football Playoff

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney doesn't see this season much differently than others in his long, successful career: Criticism over his philosophy, his team counted out early before celebrating another season on top.

Football

Williams throws two TDs passes to help No. 24 UNLV beat Cal in LA Bowl

Hajj-Malik Williams passed for two touchdowns, Kylin James ran for another and No. 24 UNLV pulled away in the second half for a 24-13 victory over California in the LA Bowl on Wednesday night.

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James Madison secures its first bowl win after topping Western Kentucky in the Boca Raton

Backup Billy Atkins threw for 181 yards and a touchdown in his first start since 2022, leading James Madison to the program’s first bowl win after topping Western Kentucky 27-17 on Wednesday night in the Boca Raton Bowl.

Indiana Fever

Iowa to retire former star Clark's jersey

Iowa will retire former star Caitlin Clark's No. 22 jersey on Feb. 2 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, the school announced Wednesday.

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Football

Report: Salter joins Colorado, could replace QB Sanders

Colorado has signed Liberty transfer quarterback Kaidon Salter, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

Football

Report: Ivy League to participate in FCS football playoffs

In a dramatic shift, the Ivy League's football teams are now going to be able to compete for FCS national championships. Starting in the 2025 season, the Ivy League teams will be able to play in the FCS postseason.

Football

Rourke checks in at No. 16 on CFP Top 50 players ranking

ESPN's Bill Connelly, David Hale, Chris Low, Adam Rittenberg and Paolo Uggetti combed through the rosters of all 12 playoff teams to rank the top 50 players of the College Football Playoff. Watch every game of the playoff LIVE on TSN, TSN.ca and the TSN App.

Football

Sources: Ex-NFL star Vick plans to take Norfolk State job

Former NFL quarterback Mike Vick has told people close to him that he plans to accept the head coaching job at Norfolk State, sources confirmed to ESPN's Pete Thamel on Tuesday.

Football

Indiana's Cignetti named AP Coach of the Year

Cignetti was named The Associated Press Coach of the Year on Tuesday, collecting 30 of 45 votes from AP Top 25 voters. Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham finished second with eight votes, Oregon coach Dan Lanning received five and SMU coach Rhett Lashlee got two.

Football

Rested Sampson eager to help No. 7 Vols take first CFP step at No. 6 Ohio State

On Saturday night, the SEC's Offensive Player of the Year gets the chance to show just how healthy he is on Tennessee's biggest stage in years when the Vols (10-2, No. 7 CFP) visit sixth-ranked Ohio State in the first round.

Football

Penn State's Franklin says timing of transfer portal is 'no-win situation'

Penn State coach James Franklin defended backup quarterback Beau Pribula, who entered the transfer portal Monday and will leave the team before the College Football Playoff, saying that "we got problems in college football" and that Pribula "should not be put in this position."

- Adam Rittenberg

Football

SMU coach Lashlee calls for end to December portal window

SMU coach Rhett Lashlee suggested the December portal window should be eliminated, decrying players having to make decisions about whether to transfer or play in the College Football Playoff.

Andrea Adelson

Football

NCAA president Baker, NFLPA urge Congress to act on betting

NCAA president Charlie Baker and an NFLPA representative urged Congress to rein in the sports betting industry at a Senate hearing Tuesday, calling for federal legislation to combat gambling addiction and abuse of athletes.

David Purdum and Shwetha Surendran

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Rourke Rising

After an unprecedented season for a Canadian quarterback, Kurtis Rourke is preparing for the biggest college football game a Canadian has ever played when he leads Indiana up against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff.

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Football

Report: Norfolk State interviewed Michael Vick for coaching job

Sacramento State has met with former NFL sensation Mike Vick about its open head coaching position, the school's president told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday

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Colorado's Hunter, Boise State's Jeanty headline AP All-America team

Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter of Colorado was a first-team selection at two spots and a second-team pick at another on The Associated Press All-America team announced Monday.

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The road to Atlanta begins...

It is the biggest game for a Canadian quarterback in NCAA Football history, as Kurtis Rourke will lead the Indiana Hoosiers into South Bend to face Notre Dame and the Fighting Irish. The inaugural 12 team College Football Playoff kicks off on Friday on TSN.

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Could Ryan Day be fired if Ohio State loses to Tennessee?

Paul Finebaum says Tennessee has the best chance to pull off an upset out of the four CFP underdogs in the first round, which could lead to Ohio State firing Ryan Day.

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Hunter wins Heisman

Colorado two-way star Hunter wins Heisman Trophy

Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, capping a season in which he was a dominant force on both sides of the ball for Colorado. The star cornerback/receiver became the second Buffaloes player to win college football's most prestigious award, following running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994.

Boise State star RB Jeanty says he 'should've walked away' with Heisman

Ashton Jeanty is on the brink of a historic season for a running back, and the Boise State star thinks that should have been enough to push him to the Heisman Trophy over Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter.

Hunter pays homage to Deion Sanders with pre-Heisman photo

Before 2024 Heisman trophy winner Travis Hunter hoisted the trophy in New York City, he made sure to pay tribute to his coach, Deion Sanders.

J.J. Post

Football

Michigan RB Edwards opting out of bowl game

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards is opting out of the ReliaQuest Bowl against Alabama, marking the end of his Wolverines career.

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Football

Davenport, South Alabama rally to beat Western Michigan in Veterans Bowl

Bishop Davenport made his second start of the season and accounted for three touchdowns, Jeremiah Webb had six receptions for 182 yards and two TDs on Saturday night and South Alabama rallied to beat Western Michigan 30-23 at the Veterans Bowl.

Football

Horvath outduels Daily as Navy upsets Army

Blake Horvath outplayed Bryson Daily at quarterback, accounting for 311 yards and four touchdowns to help Navy beat No. 19 Army 31-13 on Saturday.

Football

Jackson State wins its first Celebration Bowl, beating South Carolina State

Jacobian Morgan threw a pair of touchdown passes to Joanes Fortilien, Irv Mulligan added two short touchdown runs and Jackson State defeated South Carolina State 28-7 on Saturday in the Celebration Bowl that serves as the HBCU national championship.

Football

Report: Marshall to opt out of bowl in wake of coaching change

Marshall is expected to withdraw from the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, sources confirmed to ESPN on Saturday, after a wave of players recently entered the transfer portal in the wake of a coaching change.

Adam Rittenberg

Basketball

Tennessee Lady Vols set NCAA record for three-pointers in blowout win

Samara Spencer drilled a school-record nine 3-pointers for a career-high 33 points to help No. 19 Tennessee set an NCAA record for 3-pointers and a Southeastern Conference record for total points in a 139-59 win over North Carolina Central on Saturday.

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Must See: Bill Belichick makes appearance at UNC basketball game

New football head coach Bill Belichick makes an appearance at UNC's basketball game sporting a Carolina blue jacket.

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Football

Report: Oklahoma transfer QB Arnold signs with Auburn

Oklahoma transfer quarterback Jackson Arnold has signed with Auburn, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel and Max Olson on Saturday.

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Matich: Army-Navy game 'transcends football'

Trevor Matich talks about the significance of the Army-Navy rivalry and why it's more than just the game.

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Must See: Shedeur Sanders tosses football with Malik Nabers on NYC street

Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders has a catch with Giants WR Malik Nabers on the streets of New York City.

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Football

Colorado's Hunter says Sanders 'ain't going nowhere'

If anybody knows Deion Sanders' mind, it might be Travis Hunter. And the two-way Colorado star says Coach Prime is indeed staying put with the Buffaloes.

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Travis Hunter: I just want to be better than Coach Prime

Travis Hunter explains why the comparisons to his head coach, Deion Sanders, fuel him to keep working hard.

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Samara Spencer nails a deep 3-point buzzer-beater for Tennessee

Samara Spencer hits a 3-pointer from way behind the arc as the half expires for Tennessee.

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Aziz Bandaogo starts off game with an alley-oop jam for Cincinnati

Aziz Bandaogo elevates for the alley-oop dunk for Cincinnati against Xavier.

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Camden Heide rocks the rim with powerful one-handed jam

Camden Heide goes hard to the rim and flushes it home for Purdue.

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NFL

Belichick named new head coach at UNC

Six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Belichick was named the new head coach at North Carolina, the school announced Wednesday night. The hiring of Belichick, 72, resonates as one of the most stunning and compelling moves in college football history.

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Pat McAfee's most electric 'College Gameday' moments of the 2024 season

Immerse yourself in the awesome moments Pat McAfee has brought to "College Gameday" this season.

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Basketball

Hidalgo, Miles help No. 8 Notre Dame hand No. 2 UConn first loss of season

Heading into Thursday's top-10 matchup, UConn coach Geno Auriemma said he didn't think there was a better backcourt in the country than the one his team would face in Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles. Auriemma's assessment proved correct, with the Hidalgo-and-Miles-led Irish handing the No. 2 Huskies their first loss of the season 79-68 in South Bend, where No. 8 Notre Dame led nearly wire-to-wire.

- Alexa Philippou

Football

Hiring Belichick a Hail Mary for underachieving North Carolina football

Bill Belichick as the head Tar Heel. Something's gotta give.

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Orlovsky: UNC will be a CFP contender in 2-3 years with Belichick

Dan Orlovsky and Adam Schefter agree North Carolina's football program will grow with the addition of Bill Belichick.

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OverDrive

Role Play Level Of Concern

Bryan Hayes, Jamie McLennan and Frank Corrado play OverDrive favourite Role Play Level of Concern where they step into the shoes of UNC head coach Bill Belichick, every golfer on the PGA Tour not named Scott Scheffler, Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz and Connor McDavid.

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Nick Saban reacts to SMU edging out Alabama in CFP

Nick Saban reacts to SMU receiving the final at-large spot in College Football Playoff over Alabama.

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The top 4 seeds of the College Football Playoff

Check out which teams get first-round byes as the top 4 seeds of the College Football Playoff.

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Football

Gabriel, Hunter, Jeanty, Ward named Heisman Trophy finalists

Oregon's Dillon Gabriel, Colorado's Travis Hunter, Boise State's Ashton Jeanty and Miami's Cam Ward were announced as the Heisman Trophy finalists Monday night.

Football

Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, Arizona State top CFP field; Indiana ranked 10th

Undefeated Oregon earned the No. 1 overall seed in the first 12-team College Football Playoff field announced Sunday, while SMU -- despite a loss in the ACC championship game -- nudged out Alabama to earn the final spot.

- Andrea Adelson

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The first 12-team College Football Playoff bracket is revealed

The first ever 12-team College Football Playoff bracket was revealed on Sunday. The only undefeated team Oregon earned a first round by along with Georgia, Boise State and Arizona State.

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Football

Georgia QB Beck has elbow injury, no timeline set

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck injured his right elbow when he was hit while throwing in Saturday's SEC championship game against Texas and is exploring treatment options with doctors, the school said Monday.

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Warde Manuel: The committee felt that SMU had the nod over Alabama

College Football Playoff selection committee chair Warde Manuel explains why the committee chose SMU over Alabama.

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Thomas scores free kick to secure UNC's first women's soccer championship since 2012

Olivia Thomas scored on a free kick in the 62nd minute for her fourth goal of the NCAA Tournament and North Carolina beat Wake Forest 1-0 on Monday night for the program's first national championship since 2012.

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SMU's Rhett Lashlee ready to prepare to face Penn State

SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee explains what it was like waiting to find out if his team had made the College Football Playoff.

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Football

Georgia jumps to No. 2 behind No. 1 Oregon in AP Top 25

Georgia moved up to No. 2 behind Oregon in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday, Texas and Penn State remained in the top five after losing conference championship games and Arizona State appeared in the top 10 for the first time in a decade.

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Lanning on CFP draw: Winning a national title isn't supposed to be easy

Dan Lanning discusses Oregon's draw as a 1-seed, and how the Ducks will prepare for Ohio State or Tennessee.

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How does Steve Sarkisian feel about Texas' CFP draw?

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian reacts to his team's matchup vs. Clemson in the College Football Playoff.

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NCAA

Ryan Day moving forward after Michigan loss

Ohio State coach Ryan Day explains the importance of moving on from the Michigan loss and getting ready for the College Football Playoff.

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What's the biggest takeaway from the CFP field?

Heather Dinich shares some of her biggest takeaways about the final College Football Playoff bracket.

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Football

No. 5 Georgia pulls off another overtime stunner, beating No. 2 Texas for SEC championship

Gunner Stockton, a little-known backup who had barely played for Georgia, came off the bench after an injury to Carson Beck and led the No. 5 Bulldogs to an improbable 22-19 overtime victory over No. 2 Texas in the Southeastern Conference championship game Saturday.

Football

No. 1 Oregon remain unbeaten with win over No. 3 Penn State in Big Ten championship

Dillon Gabriel threw four touchdown passes and No. 1 Oregon outlasted No. 3 Penn State 45-37 on Saturday night in the Big Ten championship, giving the Ducks a first-round bye and almost certainly the top seed in the College Football Playoff.

Adam Rittenberg

Football

No. 17 Clemson use walk-off field goal to top No. 8 SMU, claim ACC championship

Cade Klubnik threw for 262 yards and four touchdowns, Nolan Hauser kicked 56-yard field goal as time expired and the No. 17 Clemson knocked off No. 8 SMU 34-31 Saturday night in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship to earn a spot in the College Football Playoff and position itself for a first-round bye.

David Hale

Football

Skattebo and Arizona State to the playoff after win over Iowa State in Big 12 title game

Cam Skattebo ran for 170 yards and two scores while adding a touchdown catch as 12th-ranked Big 12 newcomer Arizona State beat No. 16 Iowa State 45-19 in the conference championship game Saturday for a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff.

Football

Ohio dominates Miami (OH) to claim MAC Championship

Parker Navarro ran for two touchdowns and passed for two more and Ohio beat Miami (OH) 38-3 in the Mid-American Conference Championship game played at Ford Field on Saturday.

Football

Lashlee: No SMU in CFP would be 'wrong on so many levels'

SMU coach Rhett Lashlee said it would be "criminal" if his team is left out of the College Football Playoff after a last-second 34-31 loss to Clemson in the ACC championship game Saturday night.

Andrea Adelson

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Pat McAfee makes electric pick for Georgia vs. Texas SEC title game

Timothée Chalamet and Pat McAfee give their picks for the SEC title game between Georgia and Texas.

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Jeremy Fears Jr. lofts an alley-oop pass from the ground

Jeremy Fears Jr. tosses an alley-oop pass to Coen Carr from the ground for Michigan State.

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NCAA Hockey News

NCAA Hockey on TSN National Broadcast Schedule

Check out TSN's broadcast schedule for the NCAA hockey season.

NCAA rule change may dramatically alter path for elite young hockey players

The NCAA said Thursday that it would begin allowing Canadian Hockey League players to retain their eligibility to play U.S. college hockey, a decision that may dramatically alter the path for many elite young players.

- Rick Westhead

NCAA lifts eligibility ban, allowing Canadian Hockey League players to compete at U.S. colleges

The NCAA Division I Council on Thursday approved a rule allowing players with Canadian Hockey League experience to compete at U.S. colleges starting next season, a landmark decision that has the potential of shaking up the NHL’s two largest sources of developmental talent.

Carle to return as US coach at World Juniors

David Carle will be back behind the bench for the United States at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships, USA Hockey announced Tuesday.

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Texas holds off Clemson rally to advance to CFP quarterfinals

Jaydon Blue ran for 146 yards and two touchdowns, the last a 77-yard burst in the fourth quarter, and Texas beat Clemson 38-24 on Saturday in the first round of the expanded College Football Playoff.

Penn St. beats SMU, advances to face Boise St. in CFP

Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory on Saturday in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.

David Hale

What comes next for Rourke after CFP loss to Notre Dame?

Kurtis Rourke walked off the field at Notre Dame Stadium, his final NCAA game in the rearview mirror, having made the most of his time as a college football quarterback. Where does the Oakville, Ont., native go from here? Dave Naylor has more from South Bend, Ind.

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Notre Dame begins new playoff era with impressive win over Rourke, Indiana

Jeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Fighting Irish shut down the highest-scoring team in the College Football Playoff, overwhelming Indiana 27-17 on Friday night.

Lagway throws for 305 yards to help Florida trounce Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl

DJ Lagway and Florida put together a strong finish to a difficult season. They closed it out in the Gasparilla Bowl. Lagway shook off a mistake-filled first half to throw for 305 yards and a touchdown in Florida's sloppy 33-8 victory over Tulane on Friday.