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Notre Dame's Brian Kelly survived controversy by winning. Can he survive academic misconduct when he's losing?
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Will Brian Kelly survive the academic misconduct penalties at Notre Dame?

By Brian Hamilton
Better luck next year? Which of 2016's biggest flops will rebound in 2017 and which will flounder?
College Football

Which 2016 flop teams will rebound and which will flounder?

By Brian Hamilton
The quarterback who saved USC: Heaped with mountainous expectations, Sam Darnold continues to flourish
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The quarterback that saved USC

By Brian Hamilton
The keystone: Forged on fundamentals and fitness, Kendall Joseph revels in role as quiet leader in middle of Clemson D
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Kendall Joseph, the keystone of next great Clemson D

By Brian Hamilton
Super-sized: With personalities, athleticism as abundant as their frames, Washington's D-line drives Huskies' rise
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Washington's Defensive Line Order: Big personalities, big results

By Brian Hamilton
Fundamental breakdown: Stanford's glaring struggles most acute at position group it holds most dear
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The fundamental breakdown of the Stanford O-line

By Brian Hamilton
Do the simple things better: USC's Clay Helton preaches incremental improvement at an impatient program
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USC's Helton preaches patience despite Trojans' history

By Brian Hamilton
The smartest guy on the field: Central Michigan's Cooper Rush has brains to be NFL QB, but will that be enough?
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Can Central Michigan QB Cooper Rush's brains get him to NFL?

By Brian Hamilton
Seizing the moment: His breakout derailed in 2015, Wisconsin RB Corey Clement has rebuilt himself physically, mentally
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The reconstruction of Corey Clement

By Brian Hamilton
Restock and Reinforce: Michigan State is building a playoff contender in what was supposed to be a down year
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There are no down years for Michigan State. The Spartans are a playoff contender.

By Brian Hamilton
Serenity Now: Kevin Sumlin has Texas A&M off on the right foot, but can he maintain enough stability to secure his job?
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Texas A&M is off to a good start. Will it hold? Or will the program descend into tumult again?

By Brian Hamilton
Better than Zeus: Driven by dad's success and failure, life and death, Orlando Brown Jr. aims to be own legend
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Better than Zeus: Sooners' Orlando Brown driven by dad's memory

By Brian Hamilton
It's Your Job to Keep Your Job: How Clemson created the nation's finest pipeline of star defensive linemen
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How Carlos Watkins and Christian Wilkins became the latest stars on Clemson's defensive line

By Brian Hamilton
All The Way Up: How Michigan State junior defensive lineman Malik McDowell is (literally) growing into stardom
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How Michigan State's Malik McDowell is (literally) growing into stardom

By Brian Hamilton
'A fight can mean so many different things': Cancer, like many would-be tacklers, couldn't stop James Conner
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Cancer, like many would-be tacklers, couldn't stop James Conner

By Brian Hamilton
After missing last season with a neck injury, Clemson star WR Mike Williams is ready for his turn in the spotlight
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Clemson WR Mike Williams is ready to turn heads after missing the 2015 season

By Brian Hamilton
Unproven but talented, Notre Dame's youthful defense could propel—or torpedo—a promising 2016 season
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Why Notre Dame's defense may hold the key to its 2016 season

By Brian Hamilton
Could both Clemson and Florida State make the playoff? Sure, but that we're even asking speaks volumes
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Could Clemson and Florida State both make the playoff?

By Brian Hamilton
Once UNC's driving force, Marcus Paige has helped fuel a Final Four run by letting others come to the forefront
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Marcus Paige's role in UNC's Final Four run

By Brian Hamilton
Monté Morris hopes to use Iowa State's NCAA tournament run to further help his hometown of Flint
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Monte Morris hopes Iowa State's Sweet 16 run helps his hometown, Flint

By Brian Hamilton
Kansas finds its missing link in forward Landen Lucas, who has waited patiently for his chance to start
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Kansas finds its missing link in junior forward Landen Lucas

By Brian Hamilton
Sooners senior Ryan Spangler relishing in final opportunities to play at home in Oklahoma
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Sooners' Spangler cherishes final games close to home

By Brian Hamilton
After near miss in 2015, Danuel House and Texas A&M ready for long-awaited NCAA tournament appearance
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After disappointing finish last year, Danuel House leading strong Texas A&M into tourney

By Brian Hamilton
Chalk it up: In an era of constant change, Bill Self has created a consistent contender at Kansas
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Chalk it up: How Bill Self created an annual contender at Kansas

By Brian Hamilton
Shootaround: After second Big Ten Title in four years, Tom Crean focusing on future with Hoosiers
College Basketball

Shootaround: Tom Crean hoping to build for consistent success at Indiana

By Brian Hamilton
'I want to break all the records I can': Myles Garrett on Texas A&M's attitude and his massive plans for this fall
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Texas A&M's Myles Garrett: 'I want to break all the records I can'

By Brian Hamilton
Jay Wright and Villanova believe they've found the perfect balance for a deep NCAA tournament run
College Basketball

Jay Wright, Villanova seeking perfect balance before NCAA tournament

By Brian Hamilton
Shootaround: Wichita State senior stars Ron Baker, Fred VanVleet ready for final NCAA tournament run
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Shootaround: Baker and VanVleet prepare for final run with Wichita State

By Brian Hamilton
On Gard: Interim Wisconsin coach Greg Gard has Badgers back on track toward NCAA tournament
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Interim coach Greg Gard has Wisconsin back on brink of NCAA tournament

By Brian Hamilton
Shootaround: Billy Kennedy's plan to turn Texas A&M into a perennial SEC contender beginning to take shape
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Shootaround: Texas A&M hoping for signature moment against Kentucky

By Brian Hamilton
Undersized but undeterred: Tyler Ulis leads resurgent Kentucky back toward national-title contention
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Undersized but undeterred: Tyler Ulis leads resurgent Kentucky

By Brian Hamilton
'You can never be satisfied': Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield talks about the Orange Bowl and his plans for 2016
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Baker Mayfield: 'You can never be satisfied'

By Brian Hamilton
Shootaround: Isaiah Cousins balances Oklahoma on the court, sets the soundtrack for the Sooners off it
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Shootaround: Isaiah Cousins balances Oklahoma's backcourt

By Brian Hamilton
Getting back up again: Edmond Sumner overcomes scary fall to lead Xavier toward top of Big East
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Getting back up again: Xavier's Edmond Sumner having breakout season

By Brian Hamilton
Time to Heel: Marcus Paige, North Carolina look for formula to break out of two-game slump
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Can Marcus Paige shoot UNC out of its two-game slump?

By Brian Hamilton
Shootaround: Ghana-born big man Ben Bentil adjusts to life in America, breakout role with Providence
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Ben Bentil adjusts to new life in America, breakout role with Friars

By Brian Hamilton
Reeling in the wins: Jarrod Uthoff's jump shooting and shot blocking has surprising Iowa angling for a title
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Reeling in the wins: Senior star Jarrod Uthoff leading surprising Hawkeyes

By Brian Hamilton
Bond of Brothers: How a childhood friendship helped Duke star Grayson Allen come of age
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How a childhood bond shaped Duke's Grayson Allen

By Brian Hamilton
Clemson's studious, shutdown, trash-talking corner: Mackensie Alexander is the key to slowing Alabama
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Clemson's studious, shutdown, trash-talking cornerback

By Brian Hamilton
New no longer: Richard Mullaney's path from Oregon State transfer to Alabama WR on the brink of a title
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From Oregon State to Alabama: WR Richard Mullaney's Path

By Brian Hamilton
The everyman and the exception: Trevon Pendleton, a fullback, is Michigan State's unlikely man of the moment
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The Everyman And The Exception

By Brian Hamilton
Michigan State's secret to success has been finding hidden recruiting gems in the most unlikely places
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Michigan State has found great players in unlikely places

By Brian Hamilton
Armed with confidence: Connor Cook has heard all the questions, and he plans to answer in the Cotton Bowl
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Armed With Confidence: Michigan State QB Connor Cook

By Brian Hamilton
Sparty's surprise stars: The unlikely heroes who have fueled Michigan State's run to the Big Ten title game
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Sparty's Surprise Stars: The Unlikely Heroes of 2015 Michigan State

By Brian Hamilton
Comeback Cowboys: Unbeaten Oklahoma State and the belief that victory is inevitable, no matter the deficit
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Comeback Cowboys: A look at unbeaten Oklahoma State's resolve

By Brian Hamilton
Here come the Hawkeyes: Desmond King, C.J. Beathard and the surprising Iowa team that just won't lose
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Here Come The Hawkeyes

By Brian Hamilton
Blue skies ahead? After dealing with dysfunction, North Carolina has the look of an ACC contender
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Blue skies ahead? UNC football has the look of an ACC contender

By Brian Hamilton
You Don't Know Dabo: The colorful, charismatic Dabo Swinney is the new king of football in South Carolina
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You Don't Know Dabo

By Brian Hamilton
The tumultuous week that was: After loss to Notre Dame, USC's players and coaches begin anew, again
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USC's players and coaches begin anew, again

By Brian Hamilton
Four, for now: Mock selection exercise shows why current size of playoff field makes sense
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Four, for now? Mock selection exercise shows playoff size makes sense

By Brian Hamilton
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