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Andrew Kulha

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Pistons might have a breakout star on their hands

2020's No. 7 overall pick, Killian Hayes, has finally found his shooting touch, confidence and swagger.

Watch: Brock Purdy, George Kittle put on a show on 'Thursday Night Football'

Brock Purdy may have been the 262nd pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, but he's been playing like a quarterback who never deserved the title of "Mr. Irrelevant."

Purdue down several key players for Citrus Bowl, including QB Aidan O'Connell

Purdue had itself quite a season, and it's going to culminate in a notable matchup in the Citrus Bowl against No. 17 LSU. Unfortunately, the Boilermakers won't be at full strength as they look to cap a strong season.

NCAA announces Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker as new president

Baker is a former college athlete, having played power forward at Harvard from 1977-1978. Though he doesn't have any previous administrative experience at the collegiate level or specifically in athletics, he will be a valued piece of the puzzle for the NCAA because of his ability to reach across the isle and work with multiple viewpoints to achieve a common goal.

NFC West starting QBs for Week 15 will make you do a double take

The changes in the NFC West quarterback landscape between Week 1 and Week 15 are astounding. 

Ohio State's next great WR could be 2024 5-star Jeremiah Smith

Ohio State has long had an elite college football program and the Buckeyes have sent plenty of stars into the NFL.

Eastern Michigan's Emoni Bates receives 18 months of probation for gun charge

There was a time when 6-foot-8, 200-pound small forward appeared to be "the next big thing" in the NBA pipeline.

Aaron Rodgers took subtle dig at Pat McAfee: 'You’re really becoming a media personality there'

There was an interesting moment between Rodgers and McAfee in the latest edition of "Aaron Rodgers Tuesdays."

College Football Playoff once again coming to a movie theater near you

The Peach Bowl matchup between No. 1 Georgia and No. 4 Ohio State as well as the Fiesta Bowl matchup between No. 2 Michigan and No. 3 TCU will both be available to be seen on the big screen.

Mississippi State promotes DC Zach Arnett to head coach to build on Mike Leach's foundation

The Bulldogs had to tough task of figuring out how to bring their football team together in the wake of the death of Leach.

Watch: Ryan Walters gives walk-on a scholarship in first act as Purdue head coach

Ryan Walters is the new head coach at Purdue, and he's already pulling rank and using his powers to affect change in the program. His very first order of business? Walters wasted no time in elevating a member of the team from walk-on status to that of a scholarship player.

Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson will miss College Football Playoff

The Buckeyes will be playing the No. 1 team in the nation and the defending national champions, Georgia. They'll also be playing without star running back TreVeyon Henderson.

Former Michigan QB Cade McNamara wants to 'flip the script' on Iowa's offensive woes

For a while, it seemed as if the Iowa Hawkeyes were trending to have the worst offense in college football history.  It didn't end up that way, factually, but it's not as if the Hawkeyes were all that good this past season. Newly transferred QB Cade McNamara is hoping to change that.

Mississippi State will still play in ReliaQuest Bowl in honor of Mike Leach

Nobody would blame the Bulldogs if they decided to sit out their bowl game matchup against Illinois.

South Carolina loses two elite players to transfer portal despite hot finish

The South Carolina Gamecocks were one of the hottest teams in college football at the end of the season. They beat No. 5 Tennessee and No. 8 Clemson in back-to-back weeks and now head into the Gator Bowl against Notre Dame with a fresh No. 19 ranking to their name.

49ers star Deebo Samuel reportedly expected to be back sometime this season after MCL sprain

Samuel has caught 54 passes for 612 yards and two touchdowns this season, averaging 11.3 yards per catch. He's also rushed 41 times for 228 yards and three scores.

Texas men's basketball coach Chris Beard suspended without pay

It was reported early on Monday morning that Texas men's basketball coach Chris Beard had been arrested for a charge of an alleged "assault on a family or household member in which their breath was impeded."

Nick Saban lands another elite recruit, receives commitment from 5-star DE Keon Keeley

Nick Saban appears to be putting together a special 2023 recruiting class for the Alabama Crimson Tide, but can it really be considered all that "special" when elite recruiting hauls have become the norm in Tuscaloosa?

Ken Niumatalolo on Navy firing him following Army-Navy game: 'I thought we stood for something different'

Navy fired head coach Ken Niumatalolo before he even left the locker room after the Midshipmen lost to Army in the annual Army-Navy game, 20-17. This was despite the fact that Army took Navy to two overtime before losing on a field goal. This is despite the fact that Niumatalolo has been at Navy since 2007 and has accumulated a 109-83 total record as head coach.

Iowa's Jack Campbell is the definition of an elite linebacker

Iowa's offense was so putrid for much of the season that the stench of it actually covered up one of the best individual seasons in recent college football history.

The TCU Horned Frogs are getting the recognition they deserve

It has been one heck of a season for the TCU Horned Frogs and they're not done yet. No. 3 TCU is one of just four teams in the College Football Playoff, joining No. 1 Georgia, No. 2 Michigan, and No. 4 Ohio State.

Tennessee's Jalin Hyatt beats Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. for 2022 Biletnikoff Award

Harrison Jr. played in all 12 games for OSU, notching 72 catches for 1,157 yards and 12 touchdowns. He averaged 12.1 yards per catch. Hyatt also played in 12 games, and he likely beat out Harrison Jr. because of his touchdown count. He caught 67 passes for 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns.  

Bucs teammate thinks Rachaad White 'has the potential to be the best ever to play this game'

So far this season, White has rushed 83 times for 314 yards and a touchdown. He's also caught 35 passes for 221 yards and, of course, a touchdown, so he can be quite the dual threat if he's unleashed.

The Vikings are tuning out the doubters and focusing on the Super Bowl

The Minnesota Vikings (10-2) have a chance to clinch the NFC North this weekend with a win over the Detroit Lions (5-7). The Vikings are certainly the odds-on favorite to come out of the North, but they've got their sights set higher than that.

Notre Dame is losing their top pass rusher in school history as he enters the 2023 NFL Draft

Foskey holds the school sack record with 26.5 career sacks. He passed up Notre Dame legend Justin Tuck in late November much in thanks to 11 sacks seasons his past two in a row. The Antioch, California product also notched 122 tackles, 31.5 tackles for loss, and seven forced fumbles in his terrific Notre Dame career.