Taking advantage of home games against title contenders is a surefire way to remain in the ACC championship picture, and that is exactly what the No. 23 Notre Dame Fighting Irish did on Wednesday.
Notre Dame used a strong finish to beat the No. 9 Louisville Cardinals, 77-70, and move to 13-2 overall and 2-0 in ACC play. The Cardinals dropped to 12-3 overall and 0-2 in the conference but can at least put a daunting ...
Hinkle Fieldhouse claimed yet another victim Wednesday night as No. 18 Butler shocked No. 1 and previously unbeaten Villanova by a score of 66-58.
Josh Hart entered the game as the near-unanimous favorite to win the Wooden Award only to have his worst game of the season. A couple of buckets in the final five minutes kept his line (13 points, eight rebounds and three assists) from looking too bad, but his shot simply wasn't there. ...
There are only two teams remaining in the Football Bowl Subdivision with the top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide set to take on the Clemson Tigers in next week's College Football Playoff National Championship in Tampa, Florida.
Again, the SEC is still standing, much like it has throughout recent history. UA head coach Nick Saban's Crimson Tide more often than not have been the standard bearers for the conference in the past few years, and they are yet again ...
Down goes No. 1.
The No. 18 Butler Bulldogs outlasted the No. 1 Villanova Wildcats during Wednesday's Big East showdown at Hinkle Fieldhouse, winning 66-58. Butler used a strong finish to turn a 50-47 deficit with under five minutes remaining into an eight-point victory in handing the defending national champions their first loss of the season.
Butler moved to 13-2 overall and 2-1 in the Big East, while Villanova fell to 14-1 overall and 2-1 in conference ...
National signing day is now less than a month away as another college football recruiting cycle winds down while providing plenty of compelling storylines.
Many members of the 2017 recruiting class have completed high school requirements and are set to enroll at collegiate campuses this month. Meanwhile, there are plenty who remain undecided about university plans, utilizing upcoming official visits and continued communication with coaches and family to find the right fit.
Bleacher Report national recruiting analysts ...
Duke guard Grayson Allen will return from what the school termed an indefinite suspension when the eighth-ranked Blue Devils host the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Wednesday evening. Allen missed a single game—Duke's 89-75 loss to the Virginia Tech Hokies on Dec. 31—after he intentionally tripped an Elon player on Dec. 21.
The news broke when the program's official Twitter account listed Allen as a starter alongside Luke Kennard, Jayson Tatum, Harry Giles and Amile Jefferson.
Shortly after ...
Quarterback Sam Darnold was a revelation for the USC Trojans throughout 2016, and his efforts were recognized Wednesday, as he won the Archie Griffin Award, which is handed out annually to the nation's most valuable player for the entire season.
According to Fox Sports' Bruce Feldman, Darnold, 19, became the first freshman to snag the coveted honor.
Darnold played like a man possessed during his first campaign under center in Southern California, torching opponents for 3,086 passing ...
Butler 66, Villanova 58—Final
The No. 18 Butler Bulldogs handed the top-ranked Villanova Wildcats their first loss of the season Wednesday night.
Andrew Chrabascz and Kethan Savage both scored 13 points to lead Butler (13-2), which connected on all 15 free-throw attempts as a team. Kelan Martin and Kamar Baldwin also reached double figures, adding 12 and 10 points, respectively.
Jalen Brunson paced Villanova with 23 points, but it wasn't enough to keep the Wildcats from falling on ...
J.T. Barrett announced Wednesday he intends to finish his college career with the Ohio State Buckeyes.
The junior quarterback posted on Instagram that he'll be back in 2017:
Having already collected his degree, Barrett had the opportunity to transfer for his final year of eligibility. USA Today's Dan Wolken threw out the Texas Longhorns as a great fit for the passer if he were to opt for that route:
With Tom Herman, Ohio State's offensive coordinator during its national championship run ...
Stanford defensive lineman Solomon Thomas has declared for the 2017 NFL draft, per a program release.
Solomon spoke about his decision to go pro in the announcement:
Since pulling out a symbolic Stanford tree and donning nerd glasses on National Signing Day in 2014, I have had the most amazing time of my life. I have grown and matured more than I ever could have imagined. I arrived at Stanford somewhat shy and uncertain; now I stand ...