ERIC OLSON
Alabama head coach Nick Saban speaks to players during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Tide's Robinson ready to ramp up run game against Cincinnati

By Eric Olson Dec. 30, 2021 02:26 AM EST
With a Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback and All-America receiver leading its

Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (1) reacts after sacking Houston quarterback Clayton Tune during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Special 'Sauce': Bearcats' lockdown CB faces biggest test

By Eric Olson Dec. 29, 2021 02:06 PM EST
Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner was considered the ultimate project when he joined Cincinnati's

University of Arkansas commit Patrick Kutas Jr. signs his letter of intent during a signing day event at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, Tenn., Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)
NIL was factor on signing day; how big of one up for debate

By Eric Olson Dec. 21, 2021 02:03 AM EST
The three-day signing period last week put name, image and likeness in the spotlight,

Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher walks the sideline during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Amid signing day chaos, SEC powers grab top recruits

By Eric Olson Dec. 15, 2021 06:38 PM EST
Through all the changes to the college sports landscape with money-making

FILE - Johnny Rodgers, the 1972 Heisman Trophy winner, smiles and waves to a well-wisher after he was granted a pardon for his felony conviction for robbing a gas station in 1970, at a state board of pardons hearing Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in Lincoln, Neb. Rodgers, the 1972 Heisman Trophy winner and a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, is in an Omaha hospital intensive care unit with COVID-19. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Unvaxxed '72 Heisman winner: Fitness sped COVID-19 recovery

By Eric Olson Dec. 14, 2021 06:44 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska football great Johnny Rodgers, back home after spending

Michigan defensive back Vincent Gray (4) breaks up a pass intended for Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
AP All-America team expands to add receiver, defensive back

By Eric Olson Dec. 12, 2021 11:21 AM EST
To more accurately reflect the evolution of college football's offenses and defenses,

Maryland running back Tayon Fleet-Davis (8) is tackled by Michigan defensive lineman Donovan Jeter (95) and linebacker Michael Barrett (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md. Michigan won 59-18. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
CFP: Orange Bowl semi pits star defenses in Michigan-Georgia

By Eric Olson Dec. 05, 2021 01:47 PM EST
The College Football Playoff semifinal in the Orange Bowl will match surging

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost argues for officials to review and overturn a touchdown reception called for Iowa during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Following review, the call was reversed and the pass was declared incomplete. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
STAT WATCH: Huskers' 9 single-digit Ls most in FBS since '78

By Eric Olson Nov. 29, 2021 02:30 AM EST
Nebraska has earned the dubious distinction of being the best 3-9 team in the

Oregon running back Travis Dye (26) celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Championship Week Primer: CFP spots, bowl slots are at stake

By Eric Olson Nov. 28, 2021 03:49 PM EST
Conference champions will be crowned, bowl selection pecking orders will be

Iowa's Tyler Goodson (15) carries the ball as Nebraska's Marquel Dismuke (9) dives for the tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
No. 17 Iowa's rally deals Huskers another heartbreaking loss

By Eric Olson Nov. 26, 2021 05:23 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Iowa once again did what Nebraska has been unable to do

Nebraska tight end AScott Nelson (11) can't make a reception in the end zone against Wisconsin safety Scott Nelson (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Huskers seek breakthrough to ruin No. 17 Iowa's West hopes

By Eric Olson Nov. 25, 2021 03:10 AM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska is looking for a happy ending to a disappointing

Iowa State's Breece Hall (28) tries to break away from Texas Tech's Colin Schooler (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Hall may be playing final Iowa St. home game when TCU visits

By Eric Olson Nov. 25, 2021 03:10 AM EST
If Friday's game against TCU is Breece Hall's last at Jack Trice Stadium in

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Ohio State defeated Nebraska 26-17. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Big Ten preview: No. 2 Ohio St at No. 6 Michigan tops slate

By Eric Olson Nov. 25, 2021 02:10 AM EST
Things to watch during Week 13 of play in the Big Ten Conference:

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) looks to pass against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Huskers to be without injured QB Martinez versus No. 17 Iowa

By Eric Olson Nov. 22, 2021 03:03 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez will miss the

Central Michigan running back Lew Nichols III (7) scores a touchdown against Western Michigan during an NCAA college football game Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, in Kalamazoo, Mich. (Carlin Stiehl/Kalamazoo Gazette via AP)
STAT WATCH: C Michigan's Lew Nichols takes over rushing lead

By Eric Olson Nov. 22, 2021 02:37 AM EST
A new name appears at the top of the Football Bowl Subdivision rushing chart

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker greets wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Week 12 preview: Power 5 league title matchups taking shape

By Eric Olson Nov. 19, 2021 04:47 AM EST
With two weeks left in the regular season, top-ranked Georgia is the only Power

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws a pass against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Big Ten preview: Spartans visit Ohio State for key East game

By Eric Olson Nov. 18, 2021 03:10 AM EST
Things to watch during Week 12 of play in the Big Ten Conference:

Missouri running back Tyler Badie, center, scores a touchdown in front of South Carolina defensive back R.J. Roderick, left, and defensive lineman Zacch Pickens, right, during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 31-28.(AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
STAT WATCH: Badie 1st since '19 to top 200 yards in 4 games

By Eric Olson Nov. 15, 2021 02:04 AM EST
Tyler Badie is making the most of his first season as Missouri's featured back.

Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara looks downfield during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Big Ten: No. 9 Michigan's visit to No. 23 Penn St tops slate

By Eric Olson Nov. 11, 2021 03:10 AM EST
Things to watch during Week 11 of play in the Big Ten Conference:

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost, second right, exits the field with Oliver Martin (89) and Tate Wildeman (92) following their 26-17 loss to Ohio State in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Frost willing to 'make any sacrifices' to keep Nebraska job

By Eric Olson Nov. 10, 2021 02:06 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Scott Frost said Wednesday he had no problem taking a pay