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If approved by the regents, Nebraska will be the final Big Ten institution to offer alcohol sales at football games starting in 2025

This undated photo shows the Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., where the Nebraska team plays NCAA college football

Nebraska plans to sell alcohol at Memorial Stadium in 2025, pending approval from the university’s Board of Regents at their next meeting. This proposal is on the agenda for the meeting in Kearney next Friday,…

No. 17 Clemson and quarterback Klubnik reinvigorate the Tigers’ offensive strategy with explosive plays

Cade Klubnik celebrates a 55 yard touchdown

The big play is making a strong comeback for No. 17 Clemson. The Tigers (2-1, 1-0 ACC) and often-criticized quarterback Cade Klubnik have made an exciting statement about their prospects in the Atlantic Coast Conference.…

Illinois and Indiana are both undefeated at 4-0, placing them at the top of the Big Ten standings

Kurtis Rourke throws in the 1st half

No, this isn’t a mistake or a joke: Illinois and Indiana, two teams that usually struggle in the Big Ten, are both 4-0 and at the top of the conference standings. The last time both…

Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes celebrate their overtime victory over Baylor as they get ready to face UCF

Deion Sanders looks on as player warms up before the game

Deion Sanders covered many topics on Tuesday, from Hail Mary passes to tropical storms to baseball star Shohei Ohtani. The Colorado coach was still excited three days after a thrilling 38-31 overtime win against Baylor.…

Wisconsin believes that QB Braedyn Locke’s experience will assist him in adjusting to his new position

Braedyn Locke throws in the NCAA game

Wisconsin quarterback Braedyn Locke has faced a similar situation before. After stepping in as an injury replacement for 3 1/2 games last year, Locke is now set to take over again since Tyler Van Dyke…

UNLV’s starting quarterback has announced he will stop playing due to “representations” that “were not honored.”

Matthew Sluka passes as he is hit by Cobee Bryant in the 2nd half

UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka, who transferred to the Rebels and helped them start the season 3-0, shared on social media Tuesday night that he will not play in any more games this season. He mentioned…

For ACC teams, establishing an NFL-style front office has become standard practice in recruiting through the transfer portal

Justin Wilcox gestures next to Ryan Coe in the 1st half

New Boston College coach Bill O’Brien aimed to create a professional-style method to meet the rising demands of recruiting in the era of the transfer portal. North Carolina State’s Dave Doeren recognized the same need…

Kirby Smart no longer needs to worry about his former mentor who has become a rival in Tuscaloosa

Kirby Smart looks on the field in the 1st half of the game

Kirby Smart no longer needs to be concerned about his former mentor who has become a rival in Tuscaloosa. Deep down, the Georgia coach might feel some relief that Nick Saban is now working as…

No. 21 Oklahoma has opted for freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. to take over at quarterback, replacing Jackson Arnold

Michael Hawkins Jr. passes in the 2nd half

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables has chosen true freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. as the new starting quarterback for the Sooners, replacing Jackson Arnold for the game on Saturday against Auburn. Venables announced this decision during his…

UNC’s Mack Brown expressed disappointment in me due to my remarks in the locker room after the loss to James Madison

Jobi Malary celebrates with the fans after the game

North Carolina’s Mack Brown said on Monday he was “disappointed in me” for making emotional comments in the locker room after the game, including questioning whether he should continue as coach, following a surprising home…

Klubnik and No. 21 Clemson triumphed over NC State with a score of 59-35 in their Atlantic Coast Conference debut

Clemenson players celebrates after a touchdown

Cade Klubnik has really made a difference for Clemson this season, which has been important for the 21st-ranked Tigers’ improved offense. Klubnik, a junior in his second full year as starting quarterback, threw three touchdown…

Mertz throws for three touchdowns and adds another on the ground, leading Florida to a 45-28 victory over Mississippi State

Matthew Kade and DJ Douglas reacts after a play in the 1st half

With Florida head coach Billy Napier’s job security in the spotlight on Saturday afternoon, the Gators rose to the challenge against Mississippi State. Graham Mertz threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, helping Florida…

North Carolina head coach Mack Brown admits that the “embarrassing” 70-50 loss to James Madison is his responsibility

Tyler Purdy runs with the ball in the hand in the 2nd half

Mack Brown has been a college football coach for 35 years and knows what a bad performance looks like. North Carolina’s 70-50 defeat to James Madison on Saturday was something he said should never happen.…

Ranked No. 3, Ohio State sets its sights on the Big Ten schedule following a successful run through nonconference matchups

Jeremiah Smith runs with the ball in the 2nd half

Now that the appetizers have been served, No. 3 Ohio State can finally focus on the main events ahead. The Buckeyes finished their three practice games with a strong 49-14 victory over Marshall on Saturday.…