Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire will reportedly meet with head coach Brian Kelly on Wednesday to receive a formal release from the school so he can seek a graduate transfer, per Pete Sampson of Scout's Irish Illustrated. Continue for updates. Four Power-Conference Teams Are Reportedly Contenders  Tuesday, Nov. 29 Sampson said Florida, Pittsburgh, Michigan State and Wisconsin are "the primary contenders" for the signal-caller when he essentially hits college football's version of the open market. Sampson noted Zaire will have ...

LSU and defensive coordinator Dave Aranda agreed Monday to a new three-year contract, according to the Advocate's Ross Dellenger. As a part of the deal, Aranda also accepted the title of associate head coach. Fox Sports' Bruce Feldman confirmed the extension and added that the deal "is believed to make him the highest-paid coordinator in college football."  Aranda completed his first regular season with LSU after spending three years with the Wisconsin Badgers. During that span in the Big Ten, ...

Not too long ago TCU owned a 14-game home winning streak, which included an 11-3 run against the spread. But suddenly the magic is gone, and the Frogs are just 2-4 straight up and 0-6 ATS their last six times out at Amon Carter Stadium. TCU hosts Kansas State in the regular-season finale for both teams Saturday afternoon.     Point spread: The Horned Frogs opened as 4.5-point favorites, according to sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark. (Line ...

Ask any athlete who's gone through the recruiting process, and he most likely will say the same things to those who come after him. Take your time.  No need to rush. This is your decision. These are messages Baron Browning takes seriously, which is why the coveted 5-star linebacker from Kennedale, Texas, on Monday decided against announcing a verbal commitment originally scheduled for Tuesday. And in speaking with him, it's clear that Browning's just not ready to commit. And that's ...

Ole Miss defensive back Carlos Davis was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with disorderly conduct.  Antonio Morales of the Clarion-Ledger reported Monday the arrest showed up on the Lafayette County Detention Center booking docket. No further information was made available, and the University of Mississippi declined comment to the outlet. The off-field incident came less than 24 hours after the Rebels finished the regular season with a 55-20 blowout loss to rival Mississippi State. The senior ...

One of the 2017 cycle’s premier pass-rushers is back on the market after 4-star defensive end Joshua Kaindoh announced his decommitment from Maryland.  The 6’6”, 252-pounder—who is originally from Essex, Maryland—is rated as the nation’s No. 6 defensive end and No. 53 player overall in the 2017 cycle. As such, Kaindoh is likely to have his share of suitors lining up to pursue him. Being that Kaindoh plans to announce his decision at the Under Armour All-America Game ...

West Virginia is 2-2 straight up in four high-scoring meetings with Baylor since joining the Big 12 four seasons ago but only 1-3 against the spread. The Mountaineers will go off as big favorites over the bumbling Bears in the regular-season finale for both teams Saturday afternoon in Morgantown, West Virginia.        Point spread: The Mountaineers opened as 14.5-point favorites, according to sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark (view line updates and matchup report). College football pick, via ...

The No. 3 Clemson Tigers and No. 19 Virginia Tech Hokies will battle for the 2016 ACC Championship Game at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday, Dec. 3. Clemson (11-1, 7-1 ACC) is seeking its second straight conference title, and a victory should propel head coach Dabo Swinney's club to the College Football Playoff, too. Justin Fuente arrived at Virginia Tech (9-3, 6-2) during the offseason, and the successor of legendary head coach Frank Beamer ...

With championship week and coaching silly season blending together like grapes in a fine wine this week, there's plenty to talk about on the field and off it. The most pressing matter blends to two, as Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin will hope to lead the Crimson Tide to its third straight SEC championship in the title game versus Florida this weekend, while his name is linked to the same position on Ed Orgeron's staff at ...

Clemson has battled large spreads all season long, and they eventually took their toll as the Tigers covered in just two of their last six games. Favored Clemson, still shooting for a spot in the College Football Playoff, faces a double-digit spread for Saturday night's Atlantic Coast Conference championship battle with the Virginia Tech Hokies on a neutral field in Orlando, Florida.        Point spread: The Tigers opened as 8.5-point favorites, according to sportsbooks monitored ...