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The Weekly Syllabus returns with a look ahead at the biggest stories in college sports.

Mike Norvell should be on alert after Florida State fires athletic director

Tennessee loses key starter for remainder of season

AP Top 25 college football rankings for Week 2: New No. 1, Michigan reenters rankings

The 'College football color teams' quiz

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / September 9

LSU ends controversial eligibility saga in wake of SEC threat

Lane Kiffin, LSU end controversial eligibility saga in wake of SEC threat

At halftime of a 51-10 Week 1 drubbing of the Clemson Tigers, LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin joked, "Imagine if we had pro players." He'll have to keep imagining.

Florida State's $50 million problem just became impossible to ignore

Alabama has a secret weapon to help beat Kentucky, Will Stein

Dabo Swinney calls reporter a 'gotcha guy' after Clemson roster question

Rutgers makes major QB change following stunning UMass upset

Week 1 2026 Heisman candidates: ACC record-setter crashes the party

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 3

Reported SEC stipulation for CFP expansion would be a horrible idea for college football

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey is reportedly amenable to a 24-team College Football Playoff, but only if he gets to decide who gets a seat at the table.

College football is back: Five questions that will define 2026 season

Five biggest questions for Week 1 of the college football season

Week 1 college football saves its best drama for these three "must-watch" games

UCLA makes huge change in leadership ahead of 2026 college football season

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

How many of the FBS college football teams with an animal nickname can you name?

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The 'NCAA football national champions' quiz

The 'College football color teams' quiz

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / August 25

SEC adopts strict policy amid influx of pro players trying to return to college

The SEC is aiming to keep the college in college sports.

LSU HC Lane Kiffin balks at his own suggested guardrails in welcoming NFL transfer

Big Ten makes rule change to keep NFL players out of college football

Big Ten programs facing major penalties if they violate new rule on NFL prohibition

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker

25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

Georgia Bulldogs News / Yardbarker / July 21

NCAA shouldn't take Kirby Smart's SEC stance seriously ... yet

SEC leaders and coaches continue warning the NCAA that they're seriously considering breaking away from the governing body. Is that a legit threat, or are they bluffing?

Kalen DeBoer, Alabama under fire for lack of toughness in post-Nick Saban era

Trinidad Chambliss ranked as top QB, but draft gurus still prefer Arch Manning

Marcus Freeman makes big statement about his future at Notre Dame

Northwestern's new Ryan Field tour leads to incredible Chip Kelly photo

What the updated Protect College Sports Act would change for college athletes

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 20

SEC commissioner didn't shy away from rumors of break with NCAA

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey didn't shy away from rumors of break with NCAA

Greg Sankey took the stage Monday at SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida, and did much more than simply provide quotes for puff pieces about the conference.

Michigan AD Warde Manuel set to step down, which will end scandal-ridden tenure

Michigan QB Bryce Underwood gets warning ahead of 2026 season

Josh Heupel already trying to fire up Tennessee for Lane Kiffin's late-season invasion

Ohio State HC Ryan Day cautioned after team was 'beaten up' in 2025

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / March 9

Greg Sankey makes admission about breaking away from NCAA

SEC's Greg Sankey makes huge admission about breaking away from NCAA

The SEC has to feel like it's too big to fail when it comes to college football.

Louisiana Tech suing Conference USA as Bulldogs try to leave for Sun Belt

Brian Kelly still sounds shocked about being fired by LSU

Lane Kiffin's LSU roster will cost an absurd amount in 2026

Mario Cristobal, Miami win again on the recruiting trail

Trinidad Chambliss' eligibility case takes another turn

College Football News / Yardbarker / March 18, 2025

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey looking for sports dominance

For years the SEC was known across the sports landscape for one thing, and that was college football. It doesn't sound like the conference will be satisfied with dominance in one, or even a few, sports.

SEC's NCAA Tournament record shows how far the conference has come

SEC superiority gets initial test as Texas faces Xavier in First Four

The 25 best rivalries in college football

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 4, 2025

CFP semifinals schedule won't be altered

The date of the College Football Playoff semifinal raised concerns for SEC commissioner Greg Sankey.

Five reasons Texas HC Steve Sarkisian's bold statement about Ohio State is spot-on

Nick Saban is bothered by controversial aspect of College Football Playoff

Star Big Ten QB played through torn ACL

Washington LB's announcement reminds fans of CFB's volatility

Mountain West Conference set to add new school for football

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 1, 2024

SEC commissioner sends memo to teams about faking injuries

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey is trying to crack down on coaches directing players to feign injury during games.

LSU HC Brian Kelly refuses to throw QB Garrett Nussmeier under the bus

Report: Mountain West rebuilds with new member, targeting MAC schools

College football's most important people for Week 10

The 25 best rivalries in college football

College Football News / Yardbarker

Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 10, 2024

Did SEC commissioner's comments hint at potential rift with NCAA?

The athletic directors from the Big Ten and SEC met in Nashville on Thursday to discuss the future of their respective conferences and a potential partnership.

College football's most important people in Week 7

The 25 best rivalries in college football