It took some drama, but Texas got its offensive coordinator in former Tulsa assistant Sterlin Gilbert. Now what? Charlie Strong introduced Gilbert as the play-caller and offensive coordinator, along with offensive line coach Matt Mattox, on Monday. Just getting to that point was an adventure for the Horns, who had to send Strong, president Greg Fenves, athletic director Mike Perrin and special teams coordinator Jeff Traylor to Tulsa to get the deal done. The end result of the ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Finally, after the long months of winter workouts, spring and summer sessions and now weeks of fall camp, Notre Dame football's first game week is here, as the Irish prepare for their season opener against Texas on Saturday. Before we preview the matchup with the Longhorns, let’s take one final look back at fall camp and assess our top takeaways.   Veteran Leadership Just a few minutes into the start of his first fall press ...

Oregon Ducks quarterback Vernon Adams officially completed his graduate transfer to the seventh-ranked team in the Associated Press Top 25 two weeks ago, and it appears that was all the time he needed to seize a starting gig. According to GoDucks.com's Rob Moseley, Adams has been listed as the starter on the team's updated depth chart, which was released Friday. Adams wasn't able to join the team until he passed his final math class at Eastern Washington University, but ...

It looks like the transition from quarterback to receiver/punt returner is going well for Ohio State's Braxton Miller.The redshirt senior showed off his hands while practicing catching punts in a video he posted to Instagram on Monday. After hauling in five footballs, the former signal-caller managed to snag a sixth with just one hand—while holding on to the other balls.Miller has already proven he can be a game-changer with his arm and legs. If this ...

Braxton Miller's decision to stay at Ohio State, quelling months-long transfer rumblings once and for all, was the best thing that could have happened to the Buckeyes' quarterback competition.  For that matter, it's one of the best things that could have happened to college football. Why? One of the single best storylines in the sport this year is a full go. It is, as they say, officially on with Miller, J.T. Barrett and Cardale Jones. The circumstances are ...

What would spring practices and games be if no one had a little fun in the process? The games are meaningless, after all—they're little more than glorified scrimmages—and the No. 1 goal of it all is to come out as healthy as possible.   Which is why we've compiled a list of the coolest viral moments of spring practices. From guest appearances and touchdowns in spring games to hilarious practice videos, here's everything that was great ...

No. 1 Kentucky kept its dream of a perfect season alive on Tuesday night in Lexington, holding off a scrappy Georgia Bulldogs team 69-58 at Rupp Arena. The Wildcats (22-0, 9-0 SEC) jumped out to an early double-digit lead. They scored 10 of the game’s first 11 points, with the lone Georgia point coming from a Kenny Gaines free throw, and appeared en route to yet another blowout victory. Kentucky led by as many as 17 in ...

Just three days after receiving an offer from Oklahoma, rising Texas offensive lineman Jean Delance has committed to the Sooners. Head coach Bob Stoops secured a key commitment from the 2016 Lone Star State standout Tuesday, per Ryan Bartow of 247Sports. The 6'5", 270-pound North Mesquite High School junior also holds offers from Baylor, Mississippi State, Ohio State, TCU, Texas Tech and others. He becomes the first member of Oklahoma's 2016 recruiting class, providing a blue-chip building block ...

The Miami Hurricanes' coaching staff has already recruited one of the nation's best classes, and national signing day, which is on Feb. 5, may bring some more talent. Despite three recent decommitments, the 2014 class has addressed all needs, bringing in prospects at nearly every position. But Miami isn't done yet. It's time for Al Golden and Co. to put the finishing touches on the group, and his wish list shows from where those pledges may come. Sure, Golden ...

It's a renewal of an old Big 12 rivalry, but in a complete different setting, as No. 7 Oklahoma State (10-1) is facing No. 20 Colorado (10-1) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The game is the tail end of the inaugural MGM Grand Showcase doubleheader, with New Mexico beating Marquette in the earlier game. Live stats are available at NCAA.com. The game is being shown live on ESPN2, but stick around here for the ...