RALPH D. RUSSO

Revamped NCAA waiver policy helps transfers play right away
By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 23, 2019 05:23 PM EST
Last year, a high-profile overhaul of NCAA transfer rules stopped short of creating

Top 25 Podcast: Telling the tale of College football at 150
By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 23, 2019 05:11 PM EST
Veteran sports writer Ivan Maisel of ESPN has taken on the task of telling the tale

AP Top 25 Podcast: Kyler's choice, Alabama's staff turnover
By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 18, 2019 09:43 AM EST
Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray is considering a football career instead of

Clemson blowout draws lowest TV ratings for CFP title game
By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:42 PM EST
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Clemson's blowout victory over Alabama in the College

AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019
By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST
Clemson beat Alabama for the national championship, but can the Tigers keep the

Clemson is No. 1 for 3rd time in AP poll; 'Bama 2, Ohio St 3
By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 01:18 AM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Clemson finished No. 1 in The Associated Press poll for

Orange Crush: Clemson topples No. 1 'Bama for national title
By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 07, 2019 11:51 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Dabo Swinney kissed the championship trophy and proclaimed

Vince Young, Rocket Ismail highlight Hall of Fame class
By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 07, 2019 09:00 AM EST
Texas quarterback Vince Young and Notre Dame speedster Raghib Ismail have been

Alabama-Clemson IV: Can Saban's dynasty reach new heights?
By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 06, 2019 04:23 PM EST
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban and Clemson coach Dabo Swinney went

At Alabama, Clemson everything matters in building champs
By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 05, 2019 07:12 PM EST
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — At Alabama and Clemson, being the best at one thing means

West Virginia hires Troy's Brown for 6 years, $19.05 million
By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 05, 2019 01:58 PM EST
West Virginia hired Troy's Neal Brown on Saturday to coach the Mountaineers, landing

Alabama QB Tagovailoa says sprained ankle feeling good
By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 05, 2019 12:03 PM EST
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Alabama quarterback and Heisman Trophy runner-up Tua

Bama-Clemson loaded with NFL draft picks along D-line
By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 05, 2019 02:40 AM EST
Quality defensive linemen are just about the toughest find in football.
AP sources: West Virginia, Troy's Neal Brown close to deal
By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 04, 2019 01:45 PM EST
West Virginia and Troy's Neal Brown are completing a deal to make him the next coach

Matchups that could determine Alabama vs Clemson Part IV
By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 04, 2019 03:30 AM EST
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Clemson and Alabama are playing in the College Football

Podcast: Previewing Bama-Clemson, reviewing bowl season
By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 03, 2019 02:39 PM EST
No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Clemson meet in the College Football Playoff for the fourth

A bigger college football playoff faces series of obstacles
By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 02, 2019 04:23 PM EST
When talking about the possibility of expanding the College Football Playoff, the

Houston hires coach Dana Holgorsen away from West Virginia
By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 02, 2019 03:11 PM EST
Houston hired West Virginia's Dana Holgorsen as its coach Wednesday, ending his eight

Column: With Alabama-Clemson set, get ready for part 5
By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 30, 2018 08:00 AM EST
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Before Alabama-Clemson IV is even played, know that part five

Lawrence lights up Notre Dame, No. 2 Clemson cruises 30-3
By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 29, 2018 07:49 PM EST
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — When Clemson's Dabo Swinney entrusted a team with