| Source |
Synopsis |
| Wednesday, December 31, 2014 |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Possible LSU Defensive Coordinator candidates |
| Times Picayune |
Sources: LSU reaches out to Clancy Pendergast to replace John Chavis |
| Times Picayune |
LSU targets at UA game unfazed by John Chavis' move to Texas A&M |
| The Advocate |
John Chavis’ expected departure raises questions about Tigers’ recruiting |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Recruiting impact of losing John Chavis |
| 247 Sports |
Chavis status won't impact Amadi's pledge |
| ESPN |
Source: John Chavis to Aggies |
| Tex Ags |
Texas A&M to hire John Chavis as defensive coordinator |
| Yahoo! Sports Blog |
Texas A&M hires John Chavis to be its next defensive coordinator |
| The Advocate |
Source: John Chavis not expected on team flight, had long meeting with Les Miles |
| ESPN Blog |
Losses might define another LSU offseason |
| Times Picayune |
LSU's holiday bowl gruel typified a mushy season |
| The Advocate |
Notes: Coaches, Kragthorpe say they believe he scored on fake field goal |
| The Advocate |
Tigers lose Music City Bowl 31-28 |
| College Football News |
5 thoughts Music City: Notre Dame 31, LSU 28 |
| Times Picayune |
LSU needed more Leonard Fournette in the Music City Bowl |
| Shreveport Times |
Tigers must address system, not just QBs |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
LSU ends season in 31-28 loss to Notre Dame |
| Tiger Bait |
Rewind: Notre Dame 31, LSU 28 |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
DeSean Smith gets on the board (with video interview) |
| Houston Chronicle |
LSU's Chavis in line for job to fix A&M's defense |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Cam Cameron weighs in on LSU offense |
| The Advocate |
Rabalais: John Chavis' no comment said it all — he’s going to Texas A&M |
| Eagle 98.1 |
.mp3 Audio (56 min): Postgame reaction from Charles Hanagriff and Alan Risher |
| Associated Press |
Titans must decide if Mettenberger can be their QB |
| Gator Bait |
Florida to hire former Miami coach Randy Shannon |
| USA Today |
Previewing New Year's Eve: Peach, Fiesta, Orange Bowl |
| USA Today |
With Playoff comes 11 days and thousands of miles of logistical challenges |
| USA Today |
Nick Saban and Urban Meyer made the best of a 25-year-old oversight |
| CBS SportsLine |
Oregon knows only a championship will silence Ducks' critics |
| Notes:
Auburn |
Florida |
Georgia |
Mississippi State |
Missouri |
Ole Miss |
Tennessee |
Wisconsin |
| Football Foundation |
Week 18 broadcast teams |
| Tuesday, December 30, 2014 |
| LSU Sports |
Irish win Music City Bowl on last-second field goal | Box Score |
| LSU Sports |
Video (3 min, 10 sec): LSU vs. Notre Dame highlights |
| LSU Sports |
Video (12 min, 21 sec): Les Miles postgame press conference |
| Times Picayune |
Video (5 min, 13 sec): John Chavis postgame press conference |
| WAFB Sports |
Video (2 min, 25 sec): Postgame interview with Leonard Fournette |
| WAFB Sports |
Video (2 min, 17 sec): Postgame interview with Anthony Jennings |
| WAFB Sports |
Video (1 min, 46 sec): Postgame interview with Jermauria Rasco |
| ESPN / AP |
LSU falls to Notre Dame, 28-31 |
Play-By-Play |
Drive Chart |
Box Score |
Photos |
Videos
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| ESPN |
Video (50 sec): Leonard Fournette sprints 89 yards for the TD! |
| ESPN |
Video (52 sec): Anthony Jennings 75 yard TD pass to Johm Diarse |
| ESPN |
Video (54 sec): Leonard Fournette 100 yards! |
| ESPN |
Video (32 sec): Leonard Fournette 8 yard TD run |
| ESPN |
Video (28 sec): Travin Dural 24 yard run |
| Notre Dame Sports |
Late field goal lifts Notre Dame over LSU, 31-28 | Postgame Notes |
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| The Advocate |
Sources: Texas A&M continues to pursue John Chavis |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Ugo Amadi commits to LSU |
| LSU Sports |
GameDay: LSU looks to close 2014 with bowl win |
| Times Picayune |
No matter the challenge, LSU's Kenny Hilliard finishes what he starts |
| The Tennessean |
Music City Bowl hits the jackpot with LSU vs. Notre Dame |
| The Advocate |
Jermauria Rasco measured up at LSU, and the NFL is next on his list |
| Shreveport Times |
LSU ready for 'traditional power' in Notre Dame |
| Bayou Bengals Insider |
One last time for La'El Collins |
| LSU Reveille |
LSU's improved defense set to face potent Notre Dame offense |
| The Advocate |
Rabalais: For LSU, 2014 is over; the Music City Bowl is their first look at 2015 |
| The Tennessean *1 |
Leonard Fournette poses problem for Notre Dame |
| ESPN 104.5 |
Audio (23 min): Music City Bowl preview | .mp3 |
| LSU Sports |
Photos (16): Music City Bowl day 3 | Battle of the Bands (9) |
| South Bend Tribune |
Notes: LSU's Mainieri's Notre Dame roots still tug at his heart |
| LSU Sports |
LSU Tigers in the NFL - Week 17 |
| ESPN Blog |
Zach Mettenberger to tell Tennessee Titans he is their guy at quarterback |
| The Advocate |
Rabalais: Super fans Scott and Kent DeJean |
| Notre Dame Sports |
Notebook: Day four in Nashville |
| Irish Illustrated |
Notre Dame Notes: Smith's leadership skills emerging |
| Irish Eyes |
Who and What to Watch: ND vs. LSU |
| Notes:
Arkansas |
Auburn |
Florida |
Georgia |
Mississippi State |
Ole Miss |
Tennessee |
Texas A&M |
Wisconsin |
| Associated Press |
Longer games become an issue for NCAA |
| Monday, December 29, 2014 |
| Notre Dame Sports |
Video (25 min, 16 sec): Full Les Miles and Brian Kelly press conference |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Music City Bowl press conference thread |
| LSU Sports |
Fans reminded of bag policy for Music City Bowl |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Listen In: Dwayne Thomas |
| WAFB Sports |
Evan Washington LSU 'turned me into a man' |
| Tiger Rag |
Preview: LSU and Notre Dame look to finish down seasons on a high note |
| ESPN 104.5 |
Audio (9 min, 22 sec): Gordy Rush previews the Music City Bowl | .mp3 |
| The Advocate |
Grades are in, but no word on LSU’s possible early departures for the NFL draft |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Story of LSU bowl season isn't playing Irish |
| The Advocate |
Notes: Renovations to football OPs building, west club level of Tiger Stadium |
| Times Picayune |
Jersey swap day for the Tigers |
| The Advocate |
Rabalais: Music City stage could be the setting for John Diarse’s big break |
| The Tennessean *1 |
LSU took its lumps in rough SEC West |
| ESPN New York |
Odell Beckham Jr. ends rookie season in record-breaking style |
| Tiger Band |
Video (5 min): LSU Tigers Golden Band New Years Eve |
| ESPN Blog |
Notre Dame to start Malik Zaire at QB |
| WKRN News |
Nashville roads close for Battle of the Bands, Music City Bowl |
| Irish Eyes |
Irish look to reverse trend in underdog role |
| South Bend Tribune |
Notre Dame must run, then run more |
| The Advocate |
Notre Dame's Cody Riggs has plenty of experience against Tigers |
| The Tennessean |
Notre Dame QB still a mystery |
| Times Picayune |
Notre Dame's Corey Robinson is an Admiral-in-training |
| USA Today |
How Lane Kiffin has boosted Alabama, and vice versa |
| CBS SportsLine |
How College Football Playoff teams make and spend money |
| USA Today |
Previewing Monday bowls: Liberty, Russell Athletic, Texas |
| Sunday, December 28, 2014 |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Video (2 min): Kendell Beckwith in Nashville |
| Geaux 247 |
LSU underclassmen get draft grades |
| The Tennessean *1 |
Music City Bowl Notes: Notre Dame starting quarterback still a mystery |
| Times Picayune |
Video (2 min): Les Miles on seniors Evan Washington and Terrence Magee |
| Times Picayune |
Video (77 sec): Les Miles says draft-eligible Tigers have stayed focused |
| The Advocate |
LSU bowl practice news, observations, photos and video |
| CSN Chicago |
LSU's fresh RBs could mean a long day for Notre Dame |
| Irish Illustrated |
LSU expects best of Irish QBs |
| LSU Sports |
Video (1 min, 47 sec): LSU at Music City Bowl - Day 1 |
| Geaux 247 |
LSU commits, targets in all-star games |
| College Football News |
Music City Bowl Preview: LSU vs. Notre Dame |
| Geaux 247 |
Winning in Nashville ... on and off the field |
| Irish Illustrated |
Ironing out LSU's press coverage |
| South Bend Tribune |
Run dimension rules for LSU |
| ESPN Blog |
Nick Brossette has biggest fan at Under Armour All-America Game |
| The Advocate |
LSU reaches Nashville, takes in 'gigantic' Opryland resort |
| The Advocate |
Rabalais: Anthony Jennings full of quiet confidence to Music City Bowl |
| The Advocate |
Rabalais: LSU and Notre Dame had some drama, even before they met |
| Shreveport Times |
Guilbeau: LSU's defense bottomed out, then finished No. 1 in SEC |
| The Advocate |
Photos: LSU arrives in Nashville |
| San 49ers |
49ers, Jim Harbaugh mutually agree to part ways |
| Fort Wayne Sentinel |
Notre Dame coach likes the challenge that LSU presents |
| Fort Wayne Sentinel |
Notre Dame formula for success is simple: Slow the LSU runners |
| UNHD |
Aggressive approach key to Notre Dame defeating LSU |
| Irish Illustrated |
ND run defense back up to speed? |
| The Advocate |
Notre Dame already settling in in Nashville |
| The Advocate |
Sheldon Day wanted to attend LSU, but he’ll face the Tigers with Notre Dame |
| Saturday, December 27, 2014 |
| LSU Sports |
LSU arrives in Nashville for Music City Bowl | Photos (18) |
| Times Picayune |
Video (4 min, 46 sec): Interview with Les Miles |
| Times Picayune |
Video (92 sec): Interview with Anthony Jennings |
| The Tennessean |
From Tennessee to LSU, John Chavis has been Mr. Fix-It |
| Times Picayune |
Tweaked LSU offense still looking for improved passing game |
| Times Picayune |
LSU needs to play motivated to hit the victory notes in the Music City Bowl |
| LSU Reveille |
LSU football team has successful formula in bowl games under Miles |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Keys to Victory: LSU vs. Notre Dame |
| The Advocate |
Les Miles Show Notes: LSU sells out allotment; draft grades are in |
| LSU Sports |
Audio (1 hour): The Les Miles Show - Bowl Edition |
| LSU Sports |
.pdf Music City Bowl notes (depth chart on page 17) |
| Star-Ledger, NJ |
Odell Beckham on TD celebrations, Pro Bowl snub, competition w/ Jarvis Landry |
| Chicago Sun Times |
Bears DT Ego Ferguson raising 18-year-old brother |
| The Tennessean *1 |
Tommy Moffitt has Midstate (Tennessee) roots |
| Notre Dame Sports |
Video (3 min, 14 sec): Interviews with Notre Dame players |
| Detroit Free Press |
Report: Harbaugh to sign with Michigan |
| The Tennessean *1 |
Notre Dame hasn't lost its shine |
| Notre Dame Sports |
Video (3 min, 32 sec): Day 1 recap as the Irish prepare for LSU in Nashville |
| CSN Chicago |
Limiting big plays may not pay off for Notre Dame vs. LSU |
| Notre Dame Sports |
Video (20 min): Coach Kelly media session Dec. 26th |
| South Bend Tribune |
Notebook: Notre Dame needs to see more from Shumate, Redfield |
| Irish Illustrated |
Can ND avoid ‘taking the fifth'? |
| South Bend Tribune |
Tradition won't be a factor for Notre Dame |
| USA Today |
Busy bowl weekend: Eight games on the slate |
| SEC Sports |
SEC Bowl Schedule |
| USA Today |
With college kickers, margin for error thin, but rewards can be huge |
| Friday, December 26, 2014 |
| Sports Illustrated |
LSU vs. Notre Dame: Music City Bowl preview |
| The Tennessean *1 |
5 things you might not know about the Music City Bowl |
| New York News Day |
Odell Beckham Jr. trying to capture rookie Triple Crown |
| Sports Network |
Notre Dame and LSU square off in Music City Bowl |
| San Francisco 49ers |
49ers sign Trindon Holliday |
| The Advocate |
Florida quarterback Caleb Lewis to enroll early at LSU as a preferred walk-on |
| Florida Ledger *1 |
QB Caleb Lewis headed to LSU as a preferred walk-on |
| Geuax 247 |
Getting to Know: David Ducre |
| Journal Gazette, IN |
Cam Cameron finds fit with LSU |
| The Advocate |
Punter Jamie Keehn living second life at LSU |
| Times Picayune |
LSU vs. Notre Dame: Game-by-game look at their 10 meetings |
| Geaux 247 |
Getting to Know: Hanner Shipley |
| WAFB Sports |
U-High RB Nick Brossette explains the role family has played in his success |
| The Advocate |
Jesuit TE Foster Moreau commits to LSU |
| Clarion Ledger |
Hugh Freeze describes Chad Kelly as 'very remorseful' |
| Associated Press |
West Virginia QB Clint Trickett retires because of concussions |
| LSU Reveille |
Five Notre Dame players to watch in the Music City Bowl |
| USA Today |
Bowl game attendance on decline but TV interest grows |
| South Bend Tribune |
Analysis: Notre Dame at a crossroads in Music City Bowl |
| Salt Lake Tribune |
Sources say offensive coordinator Dave Christensen accepts job at Texas A&M |
| Alexandria Town Talk *1 |
LA Tech hopes to raise the bar for 2015 with bowl win |
| Thursday, December 25, 2014 |
| The Advocate |
Hard-working Tre' Sullivan happy just to wear LSU uniform |
| LSU Sports |
Fournette receives state Freshman of the Year honor |
| ESPN |
Eagles' Chip Kelly: 'I loved Odell Beckham' |
| North Jersey |
Giants' Victor Cruz can't wait to play alongside Odell Beckham Jr. |
| Cincinnati Bengals |
Jeremy Hill: Big things from a big back |
| Notes:
Arkansas |
Auburn |
Florida |
Georgia |
Louisiana Monroe |
South Carolina |
Tennessee |
Vanderbilt |
Wisconsin |
| College Football News |
5 Thoughts Bahamas: WKU 49, CMU 48 |
| ESPN |
College football quotes of the year |
| Wednesday, December 24, 2014 |
| ESPN Blog |
Ronald Martin, Jermauria Rasco happy for all-star opportunity |
| Miami Dolphins |
Landry, Beckham share rookie receiver success |
| L. C. American Press |
Ex-Tigers' NFL successes make you wonder |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Maea Teuhema and Kevin Toliver named All-USA by USA Today |
| The Advocate |
Defining Moment No. 4: The pick and the kick at Florida |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
LSU recruiting Christmas list |
| Times Picayune |
Rashard Robinson not making trip to Music City Bowl |
| The Advocate |
Rabalais: Keeping John Chavis, underclassmen from bolting key job for Les Miles |
| New York Times |
Odell Beckham Jr.'s meteoric rise offers Tom Coughlin chance to mentor |
| Associated Press |
Jeremy Hill has the Bengals back in the playoffs and hoping for a win this time |
| BR Business Report |
LSU Athletic Nutrition Center centerpiece of Nicholson Drive Corridor plan |
| Associated Press |
Alabama has been in more tight spots than usual |
| Sports Illustrated |
SI's 10 favorite things in CFB this year |
| CBS SportsLine |
Death of UAB football: Anger remains, but study banks on healing |
| South Bend Tribune |
Notre Dame defense better with Cody Riggs at corner |
| Tiger Rag |
Fighting Irish race to 6-0 start, but season unravels after a loss to Florida State |
| Tiger Rag |
Q&A with Blue & Gold Illustrated's Lou Somogyi |
| SEC Sports |
SEC bowl schedule |
| Notes:
Alabama |
Arkansas |
Auburn |
Florida |
Georgia |
Kentucky |
MSU |
South Carolina |
Tennessee |
Wisconsin |
| NFL |
Patrick Peterson and Kyle Williams named to Pro Bowl |
| Associated Press |
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher gets contract extension |
| Tuesday, December 23, 2014 |
| LSU Sports |
Video (2 min, 33 sec): Emily Dixon with Les Miles after Monday's practice |
| LSU Reveille |
LSU football vs. Notre Dame series history |
| LSU Sports |
Look for LSU billboards in Nashville |
| STATS |
Preview: LSU vs. Notre Dame |
| Geaux 247 |
Getting to Know: Justin McMillan |
| ESPN Blog |
LSU redshirt review: Defense |
| LSU Sports |
LSU Tigers in the NFL - Week 16 |
| The Advocate |
2014 Defining Moment No. 5: The comeback |
| LSU Sports |
Video (12 min, 8 sec): Les Miles post-practice interview |
| Tiger Rag |
Kendell Beckwith impact helped return the LSU defense to dominance |
| LSU Sports |
Video (2 min, 43 sec): Interview with Kwon Alexander |
| ESPN Media Zone |
DirecTV and The Walt Disney Company sign expansive agreement |
| USA Today |
Cowboys' success could create conflict for College Football Playoff |
| Irish Eyes |
Brian Kelly has one more weapon to unleash as the Irish look to upset LSU |
| CSN Chicago |
Notre Dame will use SEC connections to prep for LSU |
| Irish Illustrated |
Brian Kelly insists LB Nyles Morgan will emerge from freshman pains to be a star |
| St. Louis Today |
Mizzou picks Odom to run defense |
| Athens Banner-Herald |
Georgia's Bobo is Colorado State's new head coach |
| ESPN Media Zone |
Under Armour All-America high school game on ESPN2, 1/2 at 4 ET |
| ESPN 104.5 |
Audio (17 min): Jack Arute on college football playoff, Les Miles, and more | .mp3 |
| Monday, December 22, 2014 |
| The Advocate |
Notes: Quentin Thomas played with two torn biceps |
| Times Picayune |
Video (67 sec): Interview with Kendell Beckwith |
| Times Picayune |
Video (2 min, 13 sec): La'el Collins talks about playing his final game as a Tiger |
| LSU Reveille |
Devastated, La'el Collins pledges "whatever they need" to save Redemptorist |
| The Advocate |
LSU’s Music City Bowl schedule |
| ESPN Blog |
LSU redshirt review: Offense |
| Geaux 247 |
News starting to trickle out on which LSU underclassmen are leaving and returning |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Elliott Porter hopes he left his mark at LSU (from Friday) |
| The Advocate |
Sources: Texas A&M has contacted LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis |
| The Advocate |
Tigers would’ve looked mighty different had last year’s early exits stuck around |
| Associated Press |
Rookie Beckham leads Giants past Rams 37-27 |
| New York Newsday |
Rueben Randle steals some of Odell Beckham Jr.'s thunder |
| ESPN Media Zone |
Dr. Jerry Punch to remain with ESPN, return to college sports |
| Notre Dame Sports |
Inside Notre Dame Football 2014 - Music City Bowl |
| Forbes Magazine |
College Football's most valuable teams 2014 |
No. 5
LSU |
| Notes:
Alabama |
Arkansas |
Auburn |
Georgia |
Ole Miss |
South Carolina |
Tennessee |
| USA Today |
Bowl story lines beyond the Playoff teams |
| USA Today |
Florida State's Jameis Winston cleared in code of conduct hearing |
| NFL News |
Dolphins drop out of playoff hunt despite Sunday's win |
| Baseball |
| LSU Sports |
'Collegiate Baseball' ranks LSU No. 4 |
| Sunday, December 21, 2014 |
| Times Picayune |
LSU cornerback Jalen Collins to enter draft, Jalen Mills to stay, sources say |
| The Advocate |
From the ice rinks to Death Valley, Connor Neighbors all about playing aggressively |
| Geaux 247 |
Recruiting: The five at the top |
| Notre Dame Insider |
Malik Zaire embraces role in Notre Dame QB circus |
| Aggie Athletics |
Video (15 sec): Implosion of west side of A&M's Kyle Field |
| CSN Chicago |
Can Everett Golson still be Notre Dame's answer at QB? |
| Notre Dame Insider |
Notes: Getting to fight another Day, Notre Dame DT returns |
| Columbus Ledger, GA |
Alabama notes: Crimson Tide being cautious with T.J. Yeldon |
| Florida Sun-Sentinel |
Gators say motivation will not be a problem in bowl despite distractions |
| Macon Telegraph |
Georgia will have a plan in case Bobo leaves |
| Lexington Herald |
Bright future was always in the cards for Kentucky's new offensive coordinator |
| Daily Journal, MS |
Mullen: No defensive coordinator hire before Orange Bowl |
| Post & Courier, SC |
Mitch making strides in bid to succeed Thompson as South Carolina's QB |
| Associated Press |
Louisiana Lafayette beats Nevada in New Orleans Bowl 16-3 |
| Shreveport Times *1 |
Future of Independence Bowl in community's hands |
| Illinois State Sports |
Redbirds punch ticket to national championship game with 21-18 win |
| Associated Press |
CSU-Pueblo beats Minnesota State 13-0 for D-II title |
| The Advocate |
Redemptorist shuttering costs Baton Rouge meaningful aspect of sports history |
| Saturday, December 20, 2014 |
| The Advocate |
Les Miles press conference recap |
| The Advocate |
Rabalais: Wrapping up Christmas gifts for the LSU football team |
| Notre Dame Sports |
Video (17 min, 23 sec): Coach Kelly media session - December 20th |
| Forbes |
The economics of college football bowl season |
| Notes:
Arkansas |
Auburn |
Florida |
Missouri |
New Mexico State |
Sam Houston State |
Wisconsin |
| Bison Sports |
North Dakota State blows out Sam Houston State in DI-AA semifinals |
| Associated Press |
Wisconsin Whitewater beats Mount Union for D-III title |
| Associated Press |
Sponsors pay big bucks to join college bowl games |
| ESPN |
Jim Harbaugh weighing his options |
| Yahoo! Sports |
Why NFL's rookie salary cap could lead to dearth of quality QBs |
| Friday, December 19, 2014 |
| LSU Sports |
Video (12 min, 18 sec): Les Miles post-practice interview |
| LSU Sports |
Bowl Edition of 'Les Miles Show' Dec. 26 at TJ Ribs |
| LSU Sports |
Nineteen, including 8 football players, receive degrees in winter ceremonies |
| LSU Sports |
Video (4 min, 13 sec): Inside the Huddle w/ Connor Neighbors |
| New York Giants |
3 questions with Odell Beckham Jr. |
| Irish Eyes |
Five to Watch: LSU Defense |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
LSU commit Bry'Kiethon Mouton on how LSU coaches plan to play him |
| ESPN Blog |
Connor Neighbors faces cloudy draft status |
| Irish Illustrated |
Tale of the Tape: LSU |
| Michigan Live |
Recap from Les Miles with Jack Arute on Thursday |
| Go Blue Wolverine |
What's Miles thinking |
| The Advocate |
Christian LaCouture has some history with Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire |
| Times Picayune |
Evan Washington ready for final college game |
| The Advocate |
Report: Jalen Collins likely to enter NFL Draft; Danielle Hunter leaning to stay |
| Associated Press |
Beckham not obsessed with NFL rookie award |
| USA Today |
Previewing the weekend's NCAA playoff games |
| Yahoo! Sports |
Hawaii asks state for $6 million for athletic department budget |
| Yahoo! Sports |
Hawaii AD says Warriors football could be 'going away' (from August) |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Five to Watch: Irish Defense |
| Kentucky Athletics |
Dawson to be UK offensive coordinator, QBs coach |
| CBS SportsLine |
Bowl season has never been bigger, but is that a good thing? |
| CBS SportsLine |
College football bowl executive pay continues to rise |
| Sports Illustrated |
Sports Illustrated Media Awards: The best and worst of 2014 |
| Bearkat Sports |
Bearkats eager for North Dakota State rematch on ESPN2 at 7 |
| Auburn Athletics |
Will Muschamp says it's been great first week at Auburn |
| Gator Zone |
Anonymous donor gives record $12.5 million to Florida athletics |
| Tennessee Sports |
Butch Jones transcript |
| Aggie Athletics |
Texas A&M meets media at Liberty Bowl press conference |
| National Champs |
9 SEC teams ranked in early-bird top 25 for 2015, LSU No. 11 |
| Lexington Herald |
How Hal Mumme's problem became Mark Stoops' solution |
| Associated Press |
49ers' Harbaugh mum on reported Michigan offer |
| Associated Press |
No-confidence resolution for UAB president over football scuttling |
| Associated Press |
Lawsuit over play-calling at Texas heating up (contract dispute) |
| Associated Press |
Oliver Luck backs athlete image compensation |
| Baseball |
| LSU Sports |
ESPN's Peterson to speak at First Pitch Banquet |
| LSU Sports |
Alex Bregman and Jared Poche' on 'Collegiate Baseball' preseason teams |
| Thursday, December 18, 2014 |
| LSU Sports |
Video (4 min, 39 sec): Highlights from every LSU - Notre Dame game |
| ESPN Blog |
LSU defensive juniors also weigh NFL leaps |
| ESPN Blog |
NFL Draft could impact LSU offense in 2015 |
| The Advocate |
Baseball signee Chris Reid plans to walk on to LSU as a punter |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
LSU underclassmen waiting on NFL decision |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Jerald Hawkins knows this is the time |
| Campus Insiders |
Video (1 min, 50 sec): Music City Bowl Preview - LSU vs. Notre Dame |
| Irish Eyes |
Five to Watch: LSU Offense |
| Tiger Rag |
Bowl game won't answer LSU's quarterback question |
| Florida Sun-Sentinel |
Dolphins' rookie Jarvis Landry stays in his place |
| National Champs |
9 SEC teams ranked in early-bird top 25 for 2015, LSU No. 11 |
| CBS SportsLine |
Shame meter: Pelini's profanity is no match for Youngstown hiring Tressel |
| Omaha World Herald |
One more round of drama for Bo Pelini, Husker football |
| Sports Illustrated |
How wrong we were: The changing narratives of the first playoff season |
| Chronicle of Higher ED |
At top athletics programs, students often major in eligibility (should bypass login) |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Five to Watch: Irish Offense |
| The Advocate |
Q&A with a Notre Dame beat reporter |
| Notre Dame Insider |
Notre Dame DL Sheldon Day confident of return with status still in question |
| Georgia Bulldogs |
Richt, Bulldogs preview the Belk Bowl |
| Louisville Courier |
Kentucky to hire WVU's Dawson as coordinator |
| Ole Miss Sports |
Ole Miss inks four junior college standouts |
| Chicago Sun Times |
Jim Harbaugh to Michigan could change college football landscape |
| CBS SportsLine |
Judge denies preliminary approval of NCAA concussion settlement |
| Omaha World Herald |
EXPLICIT: Raw audio of Bo Pelini's final meeting with Nebraska players |
| Wednesday, December 17, 2014 |
| Times Picayune |
Video (2 min, 53 sec): Interview with Vadal Alexander |
| ESPN 104.5 |
Audio (9 min, 23 sec): David Ching on LSU's season in review | .mp3 |
| ESPN 104.5 |
Audio (12 min, 50 sec): Keiland Williams on 2007 Sugar Bowl | .mp3 |
| Times Picayune |
Video (3 min, 6 sec): Interview with Anthony Jennings |
| ESPN 104.5 |
Audio (12 min, 37 sec): Derek Ponamsky talks LSU recruiting | .mp3 |
| Times Picayune |
Video (2 min, 38 sec): Interview with Connor Neighbors |
| LSU Reveille |
Video (57 sec): Interview with Danielle Hunter |
| LSU Reveille |
Video (81 sec): Interview with Jalen Collins |
| LSU Reveille |
Video (92 sec): Interview with Terrence Magee |
| ESPN Radio |
.mp3 Audio (6 min, 36 sec): Interview with Odell Beckham Jr. |
| The Advocate |
Video (67 sec): Interview with Christian LaCouture |
| Star-Ledger, NJ |
Video (95 sec): Rutgers QB Hayden Rettig on playing with Odell
Beckham, Jr. |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Embedded Video (2 min, 10 sec): Interview with Connor Neighbors |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Coach's Corner: Jeremy Cutrer |
| The Advocate |
JUCO defensive back Jeremy Cutrer inks with LSU |
| ESPN Blog |
Best case/worst case for LSU, Notre Dame |
| Times Picayune |
LSU takes advantage of SEC coaching changes on the recruiting trail |
| ESPN Blog |
LSU Tigers season review |
| Les Miles |
Video (2 min, 21 sec): Music City Bowl trailer |
| LSU Reveille |
Notebook: LSU football players relish bowl preparation |
| Times Picayune |
Travin Dural says he coming back for 2015 |
| Times Picayune |
Travonte Valentine eligible for spring practice in 2015 |
| Tiger Rag |
This is the perfect bowl for the Tigers -- Almost |
| Miami Dolphins |
Jarvis Landry's remarkable rookie season |
| NFL Video |
Video (90 sec): Odell Beckham's secrets for sucess |
| Wisconsin Badgers |
Paul Chryst named Wisconsin football coach |
| Omaha World Herald |
Bo Pelini insults A.D. Eichorst in expletive-filled talk during final meeting w/ players |
| Sports Illustrated |
As more viewers cut cable, what will happen to sports? |
| CFB HoF |
The evolution of equipment |
| Business Insider |
CFB reaches record $3.4 billion in revenue and players still don't get paid |
| Hokie Sports |
Civil Rights Act helped break sports boundaries |
| Kyle Field |
Kyle Field implosion Q&A |
| CBS SportsLine |
Oliver Luck could be valuable bridge to NCAA's future |
| ESPN |
Predicting all 39 bowl games |
| NCAA News |
Oliver Luck selected as new regulatory executive vice president |
| Gator Zone |
Former Mississippi State defensive coordinator Geoff Collins is headed to Florida |
| Athens Banner-Herald |
Georgia paying more than $40,000 to Gurley's attorney |
| Yahoo! Sports |
Forde-Yard Dash: Bowl edition |
| Bearkat Sports |
Sam Houston vs NDSU game notes |
| ESPN Blog |
NFL offensive rookie of the year candidates |
| Tuesday, December 16, 2014 |
| Times Picayune |
Video (2 min, 28 sec): Interview with Colby Delahoussaye |
| ESPN 104.5 |
Audio (12 min, 12 sec): Ben Love reacts to Miles' press conference | .mp3 |
| The Advocate |
NFL draft is on the players’ minds as LSU prepares for the Music City Bowl |
| LSU Reveille |
Video (2 min): Interview with Jerald Hawkins |
| LSU Reveille |
Video (4 min): Interview with Anthony Jennings |
| LSU Reveille |
Video (3 min, 7 sec): Interview with Ronald Martin |
| Geaux 27 |
Players don't expect Les to leave LSU |
| Dig Baton Rouge |
Regardless of what the record says, Miles isn't leaving |
| Associated Press |
La'el Collins named 2nd team AP All-American |
| LSU Sports |
Video (2 min, 39 sec): Emily Dixon with Les Miles after practice |
| LSU Sports |
LSU Tigers in the NFL - Week 15 |
| The Advocate |
Notes: Les Miles press conference recap |
| Associated Press |
Les Miles informs athletic department he has no intention of leaving LSU |
| The Advocate |
Tigers who will play in postseason all-star games |
| Tiger Rag |
LSU, Notre Dame re-introduce an oft-played but frequently scintillating rivalry |
| Tiger Rag |
LSU's youth both sizzles and fizzles in an up-and-down season for the Tigers |
| LSU Reveille |
Miles knocks down Michigan questions, focuses on Notre Dame |
| Arizona Sports |
Tyrann Mathieu plans on playing Sunday vs. Seattle Seahawks |
| The Advocate |
How a couple of LSU fans converted strangers from Utah to die-hard LSU fans |
| CBS SportsLine |
NCAA, schools wrestle with concussion protocol penalties |
| Youngstown Sports |
Bo Pelini named head football coach at Youngstown State |
| Orlando Sentinel |
Mississippi State's Geoff Collins expected to become Gators DC |
| Montgomery Advertiser |
Tide seniors hope to finish college careers strong |
| Auburn Athletics |
Auburn will honor Jakell Mitchell at Outback Bowl |
| Clarion Ledger |
Dan Mullen hasn't had contact with Michigan |
| Ole Miss Sports |
Ole Miss releases Vaught-Hemingway expansion plans |
| Associated Press |
Pitt coach Chryst waiting on Wisconsin decision |
| Monday, December 15, 2014 |
| LSU Sports |
Video (12 min, 27 sec): Les Miles post-practice press conference |
| LSU Sports |
LSU begins prep for Notre Dame, Music City Bowl |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Les Miles press conference thread (updated) |
| ESPN 104.5 |
Audio (10 min, 25 sec): Shea Dixon on Matt Womack de-committing from LSU | .mp3 |
| LSU Sports |
Collins, Neighbors accept Senior Bowl invitations |
| ESPN 104.5 |
Audio (13 min, 40 sec): Gordy Rush on LSU starting bowl practice | .mp3 |
| LSU Sports |
La'el Collins named MVP at Football banquet (also see other awards) | Photos (15) |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Massive Maea Teuhema is next LSU road grader | 2015 LSU commits |
| Geaux 247 |
Grimes' push to close out OL class |
| The Advocate |
Womack decommits from LSU, more; Baseball: Latz returns to throwing |
| New York Times |
Odell Beckham Jr. puts on a show, leaving defenders and fans stupefied |
| Wall Street Journal |
Odell Beckham and the Giants show reason for hope with win over Skins |
| Notre Dame Sports |
Video (32 min, 8 sec): Coach Kelly press conference - December 15th |
| Notre Dame Insider |
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly says both QBs will play in bowl |
| CBS SportsLine |
College football attendance: Home crowds drop to lowest in 14 years |
| Notre Dame Insider |
Notre Dame safety Austin Collinsworth ends career without regrets |
| Notre Dame Insider |
A flood of awards for Notre Dame, with Joe Schmidt earning MVP |
| Notes:
Alabama |
Auburn |
Georgia |
Mississippi State |
Missouri |
South Carolina |
Tennessee |
| San Francisco Chronicle |
Playoff is 4-team race, for now |
| Sunday, December 14, 2014 |
| New York Giants |
Video (50 sec): Odell Beckham's second TD |
| Times Picayune |
Video (98 sec): LSU WR target Tyron Johnson on recruitment 'It's big business now' |
| The Advocate |
Sources: Les Miles is focused on recruiting, assistants’ contracts |
| The Advocate |
Louisiana's top prospects could make or break LSU’s 2015 recruiting class |
| Geaux 247 |
Three of Louisiana's best schedule LSU official visit |
| The Advocate |
LSU tackles sexual assault issues with misconduct policy |
| Associated Press |
Arkansas' Washington, Gaines suspended for bowl |
| Columbus Ledger, GA |
Arrest made in shooting death of Auburn football player |
| Everything Alabama |
Auburn freshman Jakell Mitchell killed in shooting; police searching for suspect |
| UHND |
Notre Dame - LSU bowl matchup brings opportunity, challenges |
| CSN Chicago |
Sheldon Day improving, expects to play in Notre Dame's bowl game |
| Daily Record, NJ *1 |
Rutgers QB, LSU transfer Hayden Rettig nearing first opportunity |
| Notes:
Arkansas |
Auburn |
Georgia |
Mississippi State |
Sam Houston State |
| Associated Press |
Oregon QB Marcus Mariota wins Heisman Trophy |
| Eye On Annapolis |
Video (7 min, 23 sec): A time lapse of the 115th Army - Navy game |
| Sports Network |
DI-AA Quarterfinal playoff roundup |
| Saturday, December 13, 2014 |
| Ask Men Magazine |
Patrick Peterson interview |
| Florida Sun-Sentinel |
Kelvin Sheppard set to make his first start for Dolphins vs. Patriots |
| Florida Sun-Sentinel |
Dolphins place rookie DT Anthony Johnson in injured reserve |
| Reno Gazette *1 |
Bowling for dollars: Nevada has made an art form in profiting from bowl games |
| Auburn Athletics |
Video (19 min, 33 sec): Auburn introduces Will Muschamp as DC |
| CSN Chicago |
Despite depth issues, Notre Dame will get physical for LSU |
| Auburn Athletics |
Auburn names Will Muschamp Defensive Coordinator |
| Georgia Bulldogs |
Georgia's Kolton Houston awarded sixth year of eligibility |
| Go Bearkats |
Kats face disciplined Villanova defense Saturday |
| Associated Press |
Wisconsin AD says no offers; meets with Schiano |
| USA Today |
Why the Army - Navy rivalry is unlike any other |
| Times Picayune |
Live internet radio broadcasts from all LHSAA Prep Classic games |
| College Football Scores, Previews, and Recaps:
DI-A |
DI-AA |
CBS SportsLine |
ESPN |
Fox Sports |
NCAA |
| Football Foundation |
Week 16 broadcast teams for all NCAA games |
| Friday, December 12, 2014 |
| NFL News |
Tyrann Mathieu: LSU's Jamal Adams will be best safety in 2015 |
| The Advocate |
Draft Watch: La’el Collins, Danielle Hunter, Jalen Collins on mock drafts |
| Times Picayune |
LSU - Notre Dame ticket sales brisk |
| The Advocate |
Notes: LSU's initial Music City Bowl ticket allotment down to 700 |
| NFL News |
Inside Slant: LSU's early-entry trend unlikely to continue in 2015 |
| ESPN New York |
Reuben Randle's role in Giants offense receding |
| ABC News |
Rep. Joe Barton: CFPlayoff will ‘fail every year’; Congress may examine next year |
| Youtube |
Video (7 min, 10 sec): Jesse Harper, CEO i1 Biometrics on sport concussions |
| The Power Rank |
Predictions and viewer’s guide for college football bowl games in 2014 |
| Ole Miss Sports |
Ole Miss invests in coaching staff, to announce stadium expansion plans |
| CBS SportsLine |
Plaintiffs want judge removed in John Rock v. NCAA scholarship case |
| Orlando Sentinel |
Will Muschamp interviews for head coaching vacancy at Houston |
| NFL News |
Ranking the top programs with NFL talent on current rosters, LSU No. 5 |
| USA Today |
Meet the man behind Under Armour's wild, divisive college football uniforms |
| ESPN Blog |
La'el Collins and Kwon Alexander named to ESPN All-SEC team |
| Dallas Morning News |
SMU found in violation of Title IX over handling of sexual assault cases |
| Football Foundation |
Week 16 broadcast teams for all NCAA games |
| ND Insider |
Nick Martin and Notre Dame offensive line looking for consistency |
| Everything Alabama |
Did UAB president Ray Watts undervalue the potential economic impact of football? |
| Journal Sentinel |
Paul Chryst set to be next Wisconsin's head coach |
| Rivals |
Recruiting Rankings: Why they matter |
| Everything Alabama |
SEC to receive projected $87.5 million payout from College Football Playoff bowls |
| Notes:
Alabama |
Auburn |
Florida |
Louisiana Monroe |
Ole Miss |
Sam Houston State |
Tennessee |
Wisconsin |
| FOX Sports |
The 10 Most Watched College Football Games of 2014 |
| Wall Street Journal |
Why no one wanted Marcus Mariota |
| New York Times |
With Navy next, Army's Larry Dixon recalls a devastating fumble |
| CBS SportsLine |
UNLV's hiring of prep coach could make history, good or bad |
| UNLV Rebels |
UNLV introduces new football coach Tony Sanchez |
| Yahoo! Finance |
Nebraska / NeuLion reinvent fan experience inside Memorial Stadium |
| Thursday, December 11, 2014 |
| LSU Sports |
Adams, Dupre, Fournette garner All-SEC Freshman Team honors |
| Irish Eyes |
Know Your Foe: LSU |
| ESPN Blog |
Terrence Magee, Kenny Hilliard hope to add to LSU tradition |
| The Advocate |
Notes: LSU assistants’ pay leads nation for 2nd straight year; extensions in works |
| Times Picayune |
11 prospects predicted to end up as LSU commitments |
| ESPN 104.5 |
Audio (12 min, 48 sec): Steve Lorenz on Michigan reaching out to Les Miles | .mp3 |
| ESPN 104.5 |
Audio (12 min): Derek Ponamsky breaks down the latest LSU recruiting | .mp3 |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Know Your Foe: Notre Dame |
| Wisconsin Badgers |
Alvarez to coach Badgers in Outback Bowl |
| SB Nation |
Read this and be delighted by Verne Lundquist |
| ESPN 104.5 |
Audio (12 min, 25 sec): ND radio play-by-play announcer Don Criqui | .mp3 |
| ESPN Blog |
Time to vote for the CFB #PlayOfTheYear (Leonard Fournette, Human Bulldozer) |
| CSN Chicago |
Notre Dame may slow down offense to solve turnover issues |
| Notre Dame Insider |
Notre Dame DB Matthias Farley has some job security |
| CBS SportsLine |
Notre Dame AD: College players should be paid for using their name |
| FOX Sports |
How bowl season is different because of the College Football Playoff |
| CBS SportsLine |
Controversy already; how soon before playoffs expand to eight teams? |
| USA Today |
Best move for CFB Playoff: Blank sheet from week to week and year to year |
| Arkansas News |
Arkansas embracing Texas ‘hatred’ |
| Miami Herald |
MSU's Dan Mullen happy to be back in South Florida for Orange Bowl |
| Chattanooga Times |
Tennessee's new deal with Jones includes increased buyout |
| Yahoo! Sports |
On Wisconsin? Gary Andersen bolting shows UW's problem may be institutional |
| Monroe News Star *1 |
UAB discontinues football ... is ULM next? |
| USA Today |
Congressmen seek answers about NCAA academic oversight |
| USA Today |
Mark Emmert concerned for future of Olympic sports |
| Wednesday, December 10, 2014 |
| Times Picayune |
Kevin Toliver set to enroll early, wants Tyron Johnson as roommate |
| ESPN Blog |
LSU secondary should remain strong in '15 |
| LSU Sports |
La'el Collins wins SEC's Jacobs Blocking Trophy |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
By the Numbers: LSU - Notre Dame |
| The Advocate |
Reports: Michigan has reached out to Les Miles about its coaching vacancy (updated) |
| Notre Dame Insider |
Answering the burning questions about LSU and Les Miles (Q&A with Rabalais) |
| USA Today |
Gary Andersen leaving Wisconsin for Oregon State |
| USA Today |
Former coaches find life as assistant to be lucrative | Salary database |
| ESPN Media Zone |
Bowl game broadcast teams for DisneyCo games |
| Sports Business Daily |
Increasingly cluttered screens during live games completely annoying |
| Sports Business Daily |
Mark Emmert admits he served as face of NCAA "too much" early in his tenure |
| Hartford Courant |
Taking A Shot: Testing new ways to curb concussions |
| Scout Football |
The battle is on for Daylon Charlot |
| Irish Illustrated |
Music City: The upset bowl |
| Daily Journal, MS |
Opposing Peach Bowl coaches share mutual respect |
| Everything Alabama |
Lane Kiffin talks secret trip to Tuscaloosa, media perception and Nick Saban |
| Gainesville Sun |
Gators talented on defense |
| Go Bearkats |
SHSU, Keeler faces familiar opponent Saturday |
| ESPN |
Bo Pelini mulling Youngstown State |
| Sports Illustrated |
After playoff snub, what are the Big 12's best options moving forward? |
| Associated Press |
UAB Faculty Senate to weigh no-confidence vote |
| Brown Bears |
Tom Catena ‘86 named 2014 National Football Foundation Gold Medal co-recipient |
| Tuesday, December 9, 2014 |
| The Advocate |
CB Kevin Toliver, QB Justin McMillan set to enroll early at LSU |
| The Advocate |
Recap (pointless IMO) of Video (25 min, 34 sec): Sports NOLA's Cam Cameron interview |
| New York Giants |
Inside the Numbers: Record-breaking year for Odell Beckham Jr. |
| New York Giants |
Odell Beckham Jr.'s jersey from "The Catch" now in Hall of Fame |
| ESPN Blog |
Tigers, Irish both face QB questions |
| LSU Sports |
Linemen lead Tigers on Coaches' All-SEC Teams |
| Dig Baton Rouge |
Nick Brossette’s curtain call (link changed, not my fault for once) |
| Times Picayune |
Recruiting Notes: Latest on Daylon Charlot, William Sweet, Shea Patterson, more |
| The Advocate |
Notes: Les Miles has a long history with Notre Dame |
| LSU Reveille |
LSU football team trudges through up-and-down season |
| LSU Sports |
LSU Tigers in the NFL - Week 14 |
| The Tennessean *1 |
Is Zach Mettenberger Titans' QB of future? |
| CBS SportsLine |
Q&A with Mark Emmert: 'A seminal moment for college sports' |
| Associated Press |
Mark Emmert: UAB cutting football is 'troubling' |
| Notes:
Alabama |
Arkansas |
Auburn |
Georgia |
Louisiana Monroe |
Mississippi State |
Tennessee |
Wisconsin |
| ESPN |
How college football transitioned from the BCS to a playoff |
| College Football News |
Cavalcade of Whimsy: The Playoff aftermath | Part 2 | Part 3 |
| Monday, December 8, 2014 |
| Sports Xchange |
Miles, LSU tune up for Music City Bowl |
| LSU Sports (new link) |
La'el Collins leads LSU on AP All-SEC teams |
| ESPN 104.5 |
Audio (10 min): Music City Bowl's Scott Ramsey previews LSU - Notre Dame | .mp3 |
| Sports NOLA |
Video (25 min, 34 sec): Frank Wilson and Cam Cameron at Greater N.O. QB Club |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Recruiting to Replace: Cornerback |
| ESPN Blog |
Bowl foe superior to results for LSU, Irish |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Impact of bowl season far-reaching for LSU |
| ESPN 104.5 |
Audio (10 min, 23 sec): Gordy Rush on LSU heading to the Music City Bowl | .mp3 |
| The Advocate |
LSU to play Notre Dame in Music City Bowl on Dec. 30 |
| The Advocate |
Notes: Jalen Collins relishes trip to Nashville for Music City Bowl |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
'Attractive matchup' meant most to LSU |
| The Advocate |
Sounds like LSU's QB battle between Anthony Jennings, Brandon Harris is back on |
| Tiger Bait |
Another LSU - Notre Dame bowl matchup |
| ESPN Blog |
Music City Bowl: LSU vs. Notre Dame |
| The Advocate |
Things to Know: Music City Bowl |
| ESPN 104.5 |
Audio (7 min): Joe Alleva talks about LSU heading to the Music City Bowl | .mp3 |
| Times Picayune |
Patterson WR Daylon Charlot tells Les Miles he's decommitting from Alabama |
| CBS SportsLine |
Controversy, skepticism and relief after CFP committee unveils final four |
| ESPN 104.5 |
Audio (8 min): Blue and Golds Douglas Farmer recaps Notre Dame's season | .mp3 |
| The Coloradoan *1 |
Jack Graham: We should not have lost Jim McElwain |
| USA Today |
Eric Berry diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma |
| Vanderbilt Sports |
Vanderbilt defensive coordinator will not return |
| Bus. of College Sports |
Conference-by-conference breakdown of the payments this year |
| CBS SportsLine |
Big Ten will penalize for not complying with concussion standards |
| New York Times |
UAB's decision to eliminate football is one others have faced |
| Sports Business Daily |
CFP, new bowls boost spending on gifts (in depth story on bowl gifts list) |
| Birmingham Biz Journal |
UAB disputes aspects of GameDay report, answers community questions |
| Music City Bowl |
Music City Bowl FAQ |
| Times Picayune |
Notre Dame has their own QB battle |
| Notre Dame Insider |
Notre Dame bowls into matchup against LSU with plenty of questions |
| Irish Illustrated |
Irish get health assurance |
| Notes:
Alabama |
Arkansas |
Auburn |
Florida |
Georgia |
Mississippi State |
Missouri |
| Notes:
Ole Miss |
Sam Houston State |
South Carolina |
Tennessee |
Texas A&M |
Wisconsin |
| ESPN Media Zone |
2014 college football bowl schedule |
| Yahoo! Sports |
Big 12 pointing fingers, mulling change after being left out of College Football Playoff |
| Sports Illustrated |
Lack of true Big 12 champion proves costly in playoff |
| Yahoo! Sports |
10 takeaways from the buildup to the first College Football Playoff |
| FOX Sports |
What the playoff got right and wrong in Year 1 |
| USA Today |
How did the head coaches vote in the final Coaches Poll? |
| Sunday, December 7, 2014 |
| LSU Sports |
LSU vs. Notre Dame in Music City Bowl, 12/30 at 2 pm |
| Sound Cloud |
Audio (10 min): Les Miles teleconference via phone call |
| LSU Sports |
Limited Music City Bowl tickets on sale now |
| Times Picayune |
Video (3 min): Interview with Vadal Alexander |
| Times Picayune |
Video (2 min, 34 sec): Interview with Jalen Collins |
| Times Picayune |
Video (75 sec): Interview with Christian LaCouture | Part 2 |
| Times Picayune |
Video (2 min): Interview with Terrence Magee |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
George Brown flips commitment to LSU |
| New York Daily News |
The rise of NY Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. |
| SEC Sports |
SEC bowl assignments announced |
| Notre Dame |
Notre Dame accepts invitation to Music City Bowl to face LSU |
| Notre Dame |
Video (26 min): Coach Kelly bowl announcement press conference |
transcript |
| Associated Press |
Who's in? Who's out? Tough call for playoff panel |
| USA Today |
Ohio State presents persuasive evidence to Playoff group |
| Yahoo! Sports |
Tensions boil over despite vital win as Baylor ponders potentially missing playoff |
| Youtube |
Video (14 min): Art Briles complete postgame comments after Kansas State |
| ESPN |
Bowl Projections - Week 16 |
| FOX Sports |
Final bowl projections |
| USA Today |
Bowl projections |
| CBS SportsLine |
Illinois, UAB lead list of bowl-eligibile teams projected to stay home |
| Roll Tide |
Alabama wins SEC Championship, beating Missouri, 42-13 |
| Gator Zone |
Quotes and video from Coach McElwain's introductory press conference |
| Bearkat Athletics |
Sam Houston State advanced with 37-26 win at Jax State |
| Wisconsin Badgers |
Wisconsin falls to Ohio State in Big Ten Championship |
| Saturday, December 6, 2014 |
| The Advocate |
Nashville enters mix for possible LSU bowl destinations |
| Times Picayune |
Video (4 min): Derrius Guice on receiving his US Army All-America jersey |
| The Advocate |
LSU to build $12 million nutrition center for its athletes |
| Boston Globe *1 |
Brandon LaFell has earned Tom Brady’s trust |
| Associated Press |
Bama, Mizzou both familiar with title games |
| Washington Post |
A close look at how unbalanced schedules affect the SEC Championship |
| Gator Zone |
Foley impressed by McElwain early in search, quickly made him a primary target |
| Associated Press |
Changes may be ahead for conference championships |
| Yahoo! Sports |
Oregon makes case for No. 1 ranking in College Football Playoff |
| Yahoo! Sports |
Why Mark Helfrich has given Oregon reason to stop missing Chip Kelly |
| Lafayette Advertiser *1 |
What does it take to jump from DI-AA to DI-A? |
| College Football Scores, Previews, and Recaps:
DI-A |
DI-AA |
CBS SportsLine |
ESPN |
Fox Sports |
NCAA |
| Football Foundation |
Week 15 broadcast teams for all Division I games |
| Friday, December 5, 2014 |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Recruiting to Replace: Running back |
| Geaux 247 |
Miles talks Michigan rumors with 5-star recruit |
| The Advocate |
Les Miles, assistant coaches hit road for recruiting contact period |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
LSU set to host seven official visitors |
| Times Picayune |
Les Miles would be foolish to leave LSU for Michigan |
| Star-Ledger, NJ |
Odell Beckham Jr.'s 'Uncle' Shaq knew Odell was destined for greatness |
| USA Today |
Coaches benefit from playoff with increased bonuses |
| The State, SC |
Spurrier: Gamecocks have not hired Muschamp |
| Gamecock Pride |
Done Deal: Muschamp coming to South Carolina (accuracy
disputed) |
| USA Today |
Front Seven: Previewing the weekend in college football |
| Sports Business Daily |
Rundown of the gift packages being offered by college bowls |
| Sports Illustrated |
Complex portrait of Ohio State's Kosta Karageorge emerges after death |
| ESPN Blog |
State of the team: Florida |
| SEC Sports |
Alabama, Missouri meet in 23rd SEC Championship Game |
| College Football News |
Preview: Alabama vs. Missouri |
| FOX Sports |
Florida hires Jim McElwain: Heat is already on new Gators coach |
| SEC Sports |
Slive a true visionary |
| CBS SportsLine |
Eight things we learned about College Football Playoff Committee |
| College Football News |
The curious hiring of Mike Riley |
| Forbes |
Video (4 min, 40 sec): How the SEC Network was created |
| Times Picayune |
Live internet radio broadcasts from all LHSAA Prep Classic games |
| Thursday, December 4, 2014 |
| Star-Ledger, NJ |
Odell Beckham Jr.: LSU should have won 'at least' 1 national championship |
| ESPN Blog |
Bowl practice will help young Tigers grow |
| Times Picayune |
LSU is set to host a key group of football prospects this weekend |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Recruiting to Replace: Linebacker |
| L. C. American Press |
Les Miles: Michigan at heart, but LSU is home |
| The Advocate |
Rabalais: Time is right for Les Miles to accept Michigan job |
| ESPN Blog |
Zach Mettenberger says Odell Beckham Jr. has had even better catches |
| The Advocate |
SEC Legend Doug Moreau to be honored at SEC Championship Game |
| LSU Sports |
Special pricing on gameday lockers |
| ESPN Blog |
Next season will be key for Aggies, Kevin Sumlin |
| College Football News |
Why the Jim McElwain hire is a risk |
| USA Today |
Nebraska hires Mike Riley from Oregon State as new football coach |
| Peach Bowl |
Video (7 min): Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan breaks down bowl contingencies |
| ESPN |
UAB's bowl outlook bleak |
| Gainesville Sun |
McElwain, Florida agree to deal |
| ESPN Ombudsman |
Serving sports fans through Journalism |
| Associated Press |
Ex-teammates Pinkel, Saban meet for SEC title |
| CBS SportsLine |
Congress considers presidential commission for college sports |
| 30 Mile Radius |
NCAA releases summary of autonomy proposals |
| ESPN |
Is Michigan still an elite job? |
| USA Today |
With doubts as fuel, Paul Johnson drives Georgia Tech |
| FOX Sports |
College athletics are changing; UAB is only the beginning |
| Bus. of College Sports |
UAB's AD and provost advised UNC Charlotte on adding football |
| Associated Press |
NMSU, Oklahoma State settle mascot fight |
| Wednesday, December 3, 2014 |
| ESPN 104.5 |
Audio (15 min): Derek Ponamsky breaks down the latest LSU recruiting news | .mp3 |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Recruiting to Replace: Safety |
| ESPN Blog |
Dwayne Thomas sets sights on spring return |
| Inventor Spot |
LSU fights concussions head on: Vector mouthguard could help save lives |
| Houma Times |
LSU boosts bowl options |
| NFL News |
Odell Beckham Jr.'s success spotlights stunning receiver class |
| Kansas City Chiefs |
Dwayne Bowe Has Special Connection with Chiefs Kingdom |
| Cincinnati Bengals |
Andrew Whitworth welcomes Winston |
| Orlando Sentinel |
Gators, Jim McElwain deal stalled over Colorado State buyout |
| SEC Sports |
SEC Network plans extensive coverage for championship game |
| Vanderbilt Sports |
Commodores will not retain three coaches |
| Forbes |
SEC could knock itself out of college football playoff ... and still grow rich |
| ESPN Blog |
Division titles nothing new to Gary Pinkel, Mizzou |
| Gator Zone |
Next Gators coach inherits a team with talent some questions |
| Yahoo! Sports |
Sources: Florida nearing deal to hire Colorado State coach Jim McElwain |
| USA Today |
UAB players, coaches left seeking other shots |
| CBS SportsLine |
The day UAB football died a painful death |
| USA Today |
Outlier or trendsetter, UAB athletics will be watched |
| Yahoo! Sports |
How Alcorn State returned to its roots (with a twist) to build a winner |
| Youtube |
Video (6 min): Emotional UAB players respond to cutting of the football program |
| Tuesday, December 2, 2014 |
| ESPN Blog |
Leonard Fournette's run a sign of what's to come |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Recruiting to Replace: Defensive End |
| LSU Sports |
LSU Tigers in the NFL - Week 13 |
| Dig Baton Rouge |
Fournette and Adams continue to live up to the lofty hype |
| Dig Baton Rouge |
Tre'Davious White has cemented himself as one of the scariest cornerbacks |
| WAFB Sports |
Fournette makes solid freshman debut |
| Times Picayune |
Film Study: LSU tweaks offense and bears down on defense to beat Texas A&M |
| Dandy Don |
Q&A w/ Mike Detillier Part 2 on 2014 & 2015 Tigers, possibility of a JUCO QB, etc |
| Scout Recruiting |
Scout Spotlight: Maea Teuhema |
| Associated Press |
Zach Mettenberger sprained shoulder not as bad as Titans feared |
| USA Today |
NCAA denies Georgia Southern's appeal to play in bowl |
| Michigan Athletics |
Hoke will not return as Michigan Football coach |
| Everything Alabama |
UAB ends football: Releases official announcement, results of athletic study |
| ESPN |
Todd Gurley memorabilia signing details emerge |
| Birmingham Biz Journal |
Silence not so golden on UAB football's future |
| FOX Sports |
Why Selection Sunday will be wilder, more controversial than ever |
| Clarion Ledger |
Ole Miss, Hugh Freeze agree to new contract |
| Montgomery Advertiser |
Alabama pass defense had "technical" issues vs. Auburn |
| Everything Alabama |
Will Muschamp showing interest in Auburn job, but weighing other opportunities |
| Clarion Ledger |
Mullen brings blueprint to Mississippi State |
| Athens Banner-Herald |
UGA will have new strength and conditioning coach |
| Associated Press |
Wisconsin bounces back to reach Big Ten title game |
| USA Today |
Baylor vs. TCU rematch is happening off the field |
| Everything Alabama |
How broke is UAB's athletics department? The truth and the myth |
| Associated Press |
Jameis Winston hearing scheduled to begin Tuesday |
| Washington Post |
When dyslexia blocked his path to CFB, Maryland HS player took unusual route |
| Monday, December 1, 2014 |
| The Advocate |
Film Room: LSU 23, Texas A&M 17 |
| ESPN Blog |
Pluses, minuses from LSU's season |
| Tiger Sports Digest |
Recruiting to Replace: Offensive Tackle |
| LSU Sports |
Video (28 min, 44 sec): Inside LSU Football - Week 12 |
| ESPN 104.5 |
Audio (12 min, 40 sec): Joe Alleva talks about potential bowl destinations | .mp3 |
| ESPN 104.5 |
Audio (14 min, 20 sec): Gordy Rush recaps Texas A&M game, regular season | .mp3 |
| Dandy Don |
Q&A w/ Mike Detillier: Part 1 of 2: O-line, QB situation, early departures |
| The Advocate |
Rabalais: Gator, Texas bowls gaining steam as LSU’s possible destinations |
| LSU Reveille |
LSU's receiving corps struggling to produce |
| LSU Reveille |
La'el Collins honors memory of Catholic High student Kirklin Roberts |
| Cox Sports |
Video (2 min, 28 sec): Postgame interview with Kendell Beckwith |
| Cox Sports |
Video (2 min, 28 sec): Postgame interview with Jalen Collins |
| Cox Sports |
Video (1 min, 54 sec): Postgame interview with Leonard Fournette |
| Cox Sports |
Video (2 min, 28 sec): Postgame interview with Anthony Jennings |
| Cox Sports |
Video (2 min, 3 sec): Postgame interview with Terrence Magee |
| The Tennessean *1 |
Initial tests on Mettenberger's shoulder negative, MRI scheduled on Monday |
| SEC Sports |
SEC Players of the Week announced, Leonard Fournette Freshman of the Week |
| SEC Sports |
Missouri fined for violation of field access policy |
| Everything Alabama |
AL Gov. Robert Bentley says he'll look into UAB football question |
| ESPN Blog |
Will Muschamp could break coordinator bank |
| USA Today |
Sun Belt champ Georgia Southern still seeking bowl shot |
| FOX Sports |
Mississippi State, Georgia and Marshall losses cost conferences money |
| ESPN Media Zone |
Week 15 broadcast teams for DisneyCo games |
| Gainesville Sun |
Florida lineman Drew Sarvary leaves sport because of concussion |
| The State, SC |
Steve Spurrier says he will be back as South Carolina’s head coach |
| Football Foundation |
NFF launches footballmatters.org |
| Wilmington Biz |
Wearable technology coming center stage to fitness industry and consumer market |
| Jox FM, AL |
Audio (13 min): Dan Wolken on UAB football | .mp3 |
| SEC Sports |
Korn Ferry assisting in search for SEC Commissioner |
| Birmingham Biz Journal |
UAB football's future hanging in balance |
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| Opelika-Auburn News |
Ellis Johnson fired as Auburn's DC following rough SEC stretch |
| Gainesville Sun |
Florida prepares for bowl game, new coach hiring |
| Times Picayune |
Grand finale of SEC regular season play as good as advertised |
| Yahoo! Sports |
Final playoff spot up for grabs after rivalry week thins field |
| Sports Illustrated |
Lessons, questions from first season in playoff system |
| ESPN |
UAB football program can't outrun past, escape shadow of Alabama |
| Associated Press |
Missing Ohio State player dead of self-inflicted gunshot |
| Monroe News Star *1 |
LA Tech overcomes to find itself in C-USA title game |