Fight songs still ring true as college football tradition in face of ever-changing changes in sport
Read full article: Fight songs still ring true as college football tradition in face of ever-changing changes in sportCollege football fight songs have stood the test of time, remaining a nostalgic part of the game.
University of Michigan regents still opposed to private equity deal, but committed to Big Ten
Read full article: University of Michigan regents still opposed to private equity deal, but committed to Big TenThe University of Michigan regents remain opposed to the Big Ten private equity deal, but they restated their commitment to the conference.
No. 2 South Carolina beats No. 8 Southern California 69-52 in 'The Real SC' matchup
Read full article: No. 2 South Carolina beats No. 8 Southern California 69-52 in 'The Real SC' matchupJoyce Edwards had 17 points and 10 rebounds as No. 2 South Carolina defeated eighth-ranked Southern California 69-52.
Baylor and Southern California jump into top 10 of women's AP Top 25, UConn and South Carolina 1-2
Read full article: Baylor and Southern California jump into top 10 of women's AP Top 25, UConn and South Carolina 1-2Baylor and Southern California have jumped into the top 10 of The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll.
Michigan football’s Rayshaun Benny reflects on rivalry win, return from injury, team defensive growth
Read full article: Michigan football’s Rayshaun Benny reflects on rivalry win, return from injury, team defensive growthMichigan Wolverines defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny shared his thoughts on the team’s response following the USC game and their recent performances, including retaining the Paul Bunyan Trophy after defeating the Michigan State Spartans.
USC star JuJu Watkins says she'll be out for the season as she recovers from ACL injury
Read full article: USC star JuJu Watkins says she'll be out for the season as she recovers from ACL injurySouthern California star JuJu Watkins announced on social media that she will be sidelined for the season after suffering an ACL injury in the NCAA Tournament last season.
College football latest: AP Top 25 preseason rankings put Texas on top with Penn State right behind
Read full article: College football latest: AP Top 25 preseason rankings put Texas on top with Penn State right behindThe Associated Press preseason Top 25 college football poll is out and it's topped by Texas for the first time in an opening poll.
Duke's Cooper Flagg and USC's JuJu Watkins win John R. Wooden Awards as nation's top college players
Read full article: Duke's Cooper Flagg and USC's JuJu Watkins win John R. Wooden Awards as nation's top college playersDuke's Cooper Flagg and USC's JuJu Watkins are adding more hardware to their trophy cases.
USC shakes off JuJu Watkins' absence and beats Kansas State 67-61 in March Madness
Read full article: USC shakes off JuJu Watkins' absence and beats Kansas State 67-61 in March MadnessKennedy Smith stepped into the void left by injured star JuJu Watkins, scoring 19 points to help Southern California hold off Kansas State 67-61 in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
JuJu Watkins’ season-ending knee injury leaves a ‘big void’ in women’s NCAA Tournament
Read full article: JuJu Watkins’ season-ending knee injury leaves a ‘big void’ in women’s NCAA TournamentDawn Staley sent JuJu Watkins a text as soon as she saw the star Southern California sophomore suffer a season-ending knee injury earlier this week.
USC star JuJu Watkins suffers season-ending knee injury in March Madness win over Mississippi State
Read full article: USC star JuJu Watkins suffers season-ending knee injury in March Madness win over Mississippi StateJuJu Watkins was carried off the floor with a season-ending knee injury in the first quarter of top-seeded USC’s game against Mississippi State in the NCAA Tournament.
JuJu Watkins, Hannah Hidalgo headline women's AP All-America team; Bueckers, Betts, Booker join them
Read full article: JuJu Watkins, Hannah Hidalgo headline women's AP All-America team; Bueckers, Betts, Booker join themJuJu Watkins of Southern California and Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame are on The Associated Press women's basketball All-America team for second straight year, becoming the third and fourth players to earn that honor in their first two seasons.
March Madness: How to win your NCAA women's tournament pool and a look at what history tells us
Read full article: March Madness: How to win your NCAA women's tournament pool and a look at what history tells usCongratulations to the 12 teams left in the chase for the women’s Division I national championship.
UCLA and South Carolina are 1-2 in women's AP Top 25; No. 6 TCU has highest ranking in its history
Read full article: UCLA and South Carolina are 1-2 in women's AP Top 25; No. 6 TCU has highest ranking in its historyBig Ten champion UCLA has jumped back to No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll.
No. 4 UCLA finds new tough, aggressive approach delivers Big Ten title win over No. 2 USC
Read full article: No. 4 UCLA finds new tough, aggressive approach delivers Big Ten title win over No. 2 USCCoach Cori Close challenged UCLA to arrive at the Big Ten Tournament as a tougher, more aggressive group than the one that lost to its dreaded rival, USC, last weekend.
No. 2 USC, No. 4 UCLA ready to square off in Round 3 with another Big Ten championship on the line
Read full article: No. 2 USC, No. 4 UCLA ready to square off in Round 3 with another Big Ten championship on the lineUCLA center Lauren Betts and her teammates used a five-day break to dissect their flaws, make a few fixes and recommit themselves to beating No. 2 Southern California.
No. 2 USC has best ranking in AP Top 25 in 39 years after beating UCLA; Texas still No. 1
Read full article: No. 2 USC has best ranking in AP Top 25 in 39 years after beating UCLA; Texas still No. 1Southern California has its best ranking in 39 years after moving up to No. 2 in The Associated Press women’s basketball Top 25 on Monday.
JuJu Watkins scores 30, No. 4 USC defeats No. 2 UCLA 80-67 to win 1st Big Ten regular-season title
Read full article: JuJu Watkins scores 30, No. 4 USC defeats No. 2 UCLA 80-67 to win 1st Big Ten regular-season titleJuJu Watkins scored 30 points and No. 4 Southern California defeated second-ranked UCLA 80-67 to clinch the program's first Big Ten regular-season title in its league debut.
Southern California, UCLA, Texas and Notre Dame are projected top seeds in women's NCAA Tournament
Read full article: Southern California, UCLA, Texas and Notre Dame are projected top seeds in women's NCAA TournamentJuJu Watkins and Southern California have moved up to a No. 1 seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament in the latest projections of the top teams.
Texas is No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 for the first time in 21 years; NC State climbs into top 10
Read full article: Texas is No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 for the first time in 21 years; NC State climbs into top 10Texas moved up to No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll for the first time in 21 years after Notre Dame lost in overtime to N.
No. 1 UCLA's 23-game winning streak ends in 71-60 loss to USC and Watkins
Read full article: No. 1 UCLA's 23-game winning streak ends in 71-60 loss to USC and WatkinsJuJu Watkins scored 38 points to lead sixth-ranked Southern California over No. 1 UCLA 71-60, handing the crosstown rival Bruins their first loss of the season.
Iowa upset No. 4 USC, ending the Trojans' 15-game winning streak, as Clark gets jersey retired
Read full article: Iowa upset No. 4 USC, ending the Trojans' 15-game winning streak, as Clark gets jersey retiredLucy Olsen scored 28 points and Addison O’Grady had 13 as Iowa topped No. 4 USC 76-69 on Sunday, snapping the Trojans’ 15-game winning streak.
JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC try to bring 'some fun' to weary and fire-ravaged Los Angeles
Read full article: JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC try to bring 'some fun' to weary and fire-ravaged Los AngelesUSC basketball star JuJu Watkins knows people who have been affected by the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles.
Lakers coach JJ Redick, Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Mario Gutierrez lose their homes in wildfires
Read full article: Lakers coach JJ Redick, Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Mario Gutierrez lose their homes in wildfiresLakers coach JJ Redick and Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Mario Gutierrez are among the sports figures who lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires.
Big Ten, SEC each have 4 top 10 teams in AP women's poll as UCLA, South Carolina still lead way
Read full article: Big Ten, SEC each have 4 top 10 teams in AP women's poll as UCLA, South Carolina still lead wayThe Big Ten and Southeastern Conference each has seven teams ranked in the AP top 25 women’s basketball poll, including four apiece in the first 10.
No. 23 Michigan heads out west for matchup with No. 4 USC to tipoff Big Ten play
Read full article: No. 23 Michigan heads out west for matchup with No. 4 USC to tipoff Big Ten playMichigan has gotten off to a strong start this season and the No. 23 Wolverines will try and close out 2024 with a big victory when they visit No. 4 USC on Sunday.
In a 'Final Four-type weekend,' two top-6 clashes put women's college basketball focus on West Coast
Read full article: In a 'Final Four-type weekend,' two top-6 clashes put women's college basketball focus on West CoastTwo games featuring four powerhouse teams has put the focus in women's college basketball on the West Coast this weekend.
Bronny James says he's 'grateful' to have NBA dream in reach after health scare last summer
Read full article: Bronny James says he's 'grateful' to have NBA dream in reach after health scare last summerBronny James says he's “grateful for everything” with his NBA dream in reach after a major health scare last summer.
South Carolina, Iowa, UConn top final AP Top 25 women's basketball poll to cap extraordinary season
Read full article: South Carolina, Iowa, UConn top final AP Top 25 women's basketball poll to cap extraordinary seasonSouth Carolina, Iowa and UConn have finished atop the final AP Top 25 women's basketball poll of the season.
NCAA says 3-point line drawn 9 inches short at apex for Portland women's regional by court supplier
Read full article: NCAA says 3-point line drawn 9 inches short at apex for Portland women's regional by court supplierThe NCAA says one of the 3-point lines on the court used for the women’s basketball regionals in Portland, Oregon, was 9 inches short of regulation at its apex.
JuJu Watkins scores 30, powers Southern California past Baylor 74-70 for spot in Elite Eight
Read full article: JuJu Watkins scores 30, powers Southern California past Baylor 74-70 for spot in Elite EightFreshman All-American JuJu Watkins drove the length of the floor for a go-ahead three-point play with 3:13 left and finished with 30 points, leading top-seeded Southern California past Baylor 74-70 and into the Elite Eight of the women’s NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1994.
Pac-12's final chapter is not over yet. Conference has 5 teams in women's Sweet 16
Read full article: Pac-12's final chapter is not over yet. Conference has 5 teams in women's Sweet 16In a women’s NCAA Tournament where Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, LSU coach Kim Mulkey and undefeated South Carolina have dominated the headlines, the Pac-12 Conference is making sure it doesn’t go away quietly in its final season.
Kansas State jumps to 4th in women's AP Top 25; South Carolina is still No. 1
Read full article: Kansas State jumps to 4th in women's AP Top 25; South Carolina is still No. 1Kansas State has its best ranking in 21 years after the Wildcats moved up to fourth in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll.
No. 9 USC hands second-ranked UCLA its first loss of the season 73-65 and Watkins scores 32 points
Read full article: No. 9 USC hands second-ranked UCLA its first loss of the season 73-65 and Watkins scores 32 pointsJuJu Watkins scored 32 points and No. 9 Southern California defeated second-ranked UCLA 73-65.
No. 6 USC women, freshman phenom Watkins face No. 2 UCLA, talented sophomores in battle of unbeatens
Read full article: No. 6 USC women, freshman phenom Watkins face No. 2 UCLA, talented sophomores in battle of unbeatensSouthern California and most of women’s college basketball has been captivated by the early season success of undefeated USC and its freshman phenom JuJu Watkins.
Top basketball recruits JuJu Watkins, Isaiah Collier already excelling at USC
Read full article: Top basketball recruits JuJu Watkins, Isaiah Collier already excelling at USCJuJu Watkins and Isaiah Collier made history even before stepping onto the Galen Center court for their first basketball games with Southern California.
Bronny James takes pregame warmups with USC as return draws nearer
Read full article: Bronny James takes pregame warmups with USC as return draws nearerTwo days after it was announced Bronny James had been cleared by doctors for a full return to basketball, the Southern California freshman took the floor for warmups with his teammates as they prepared to play No. 11 Gonzaga in the Las Vegas Invitational.
Bronny James warms up before USC game for first time this season after heart issue
Read full article: Bronny James warms up before USC game for first time this season after heart issueBronny James warmed up with his USC teammates before a game for the first time this season Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest in July.
Bronny James is 'doing well,' USC coach Andy Enfield says at Pac-12 media day
Read full article: Bronny James is 'doing well,' USC coach Andy Enfield says at Pac-12 media daySouthern California basketball coach Andy Enfield said Bronny James, the oldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is “doing well” nearly three months after the prized recruit went into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice on campus.
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Turns out, Oklahoma's back; Tide rising in West; coaching malpractice at Miami
Read full article: AP Top 25 Takeaways: Turns out, Oklahoma's back; Tide rising in West; coaching malpractice at MiamiThe final Red River Rivalry in the Big 12 before it moves to the Southeastern Conference felt like a chance for No. 3 Texas to lay claim to being the best team in the country.
Why Michigan football’s grueling 2024 schedule isn’t necessarily bad for playoff hopes
Read full article: Why Michigan football’s grueling 2024 schedule isn’t necessarily bad for playoff hopesMichigan football will play one of the most difficult schedules in the nation in 2024, but that won’t necessarily be bad for the team’s playoff hopes.
If leaked games are true, Michigan football will have very tough (and fun) schedule in 2024
Read full article: If leaked games are true, Michigan football will have very tough (and fun) schedule in 2024Some of the games for the new-look Big Ten Conference are starting to leak, and it looks like Michigan football will have an incredibly difficult, but also very fun, schedule in 2024.
Michigan State vs. Kansas State in 2023 NCAA Tournament: TV info, tip-off time, how to watch
Read full article: Michigan State vs. Kansas State in 2023 NCAA Tournament: TV info, tip-off time, how to watchThe Michigan State Spartans will be looking for an Elite 8 berth in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday when they take on Kansas State in the Sweet 16.
Should Michigan, Georgia, TCU, USC be in College Football Playoff no matter what happens this week?
Read full article: Should Michigan, Georgia, TCU, USC be in College Football Playoff no matter what happens this week?Do the top four teams in the current College Football Playoff rankings -- Georgia, Michigan, TCU, and USC -- deserve to make the playoff no matter what happens in the conference title games this weekend? Or should Ohio State and Alabama be rewarded for sitting at home?
What final CFP top 4 should be for every possible win/loss combination from Michigan, Georgia, TCU, USC
Read full article: What final CFP top 4 should be for every possible win/loss combination from Michigan, Georgia, TCU, USCHere's what the final College Football Playoff rankings would probably look like after every possible combination of Michigan, Georgia, TCU, and USC wins and/or losses in the conference championship games this weekend.
Here’s where final 7 contenders rank in College Football Playoff hierarchy (all possible outcomes)
Read full article: Here’s where final 7 contenders rank in College Football Playoff hierarchy (all possible outcomes)Another chaotic weekend of college football knocked two more teams from playoff contention, while Michigan and six others kept their national championship hopes alive.
USC, UCLA officially join Big Ten, effective in 2024, will give conference 16 members
Read full article: USC, UCLA officially join Big Ten, effective in 2024, will give conference 16 membersUSC and UCLA, the two most prominent universities in the Pac-12, have officially joined the Big Ten, giving the conference 16 members.
Jim Harbaugh gives Michigan football sense of stability during chaotic coaching carousel
Read full article: Jim Harbaugh gives Michigan football sense of stability during chaotic coaching carouselThe college football coaching carousel is more chaotic than ever this offseason, but thanks to Jim Harbaugh, Michigan has a valuable sense of stability.
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AP Top 25 Podcast: College football's biggest underachievers
Read full article: AP Top 25 Podcast: College football's biggest underachieversNebraska’s search for an identity in a changing college football landscape. On the latest AP Top 25 College Football Podcast, Steven Godfrey of Banner Society joins the AP’s Ralph Russo to take on the task of finding each conference’s most egregious underachiever. And how USC being unable to maximize its potential hurts all of college football. Plus, new Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea joins the show and shares his vision for transforming the Commodores. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/Ad___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
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Broussard, Jefferson headline AP All-Pac-12 football team
Read full article: Broussard, Jefferson headline AP All-Pac-12 football team(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)Colorado's Jarek Broussard ran for 301 yards in one game and averaged more than six yards per carry. Oregon State's Jermar Jefferson averaged more than 145 yards per game and scored seven touchdowns. Broussard and Jefferson were voted co-offensive players of the year by a media panel in The Associated Press All-Pac-12 team released Friday. Broussard had the fourth 300-yard game in Colorado history when he went for 301 yards against Arizona on Dec. 5. He added 11 catches for 126 yards and was second among FBS freshmen with 144.6 all-purpose yards per game.
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The Latest: Cincinnati increases capacity for AAC title game
Read full article: The Latest: Cincinnati increases capacity for AAC title gameThe school said it brought the capacity in line with what’s being allowed for Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals games. 17 Ohio State women’s basketball team canceled Saturday’s game against Iowa because of a spike in positive COVID-19 tests in the Buckeyes program. The Beach didn’t open its season until Dec. 4 and six of its seven games scheduled this month are road games. This will be the third straight game canceled. USC postponed its Pac-12 opener at home against Stanford over the weekend when it first reported the positive COVID-19 test.
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Arizona State football vs. Oregon State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Arizona State football vs. Oregon State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreCORVALLIS, Ore. – Arizona State looks to end its first three-game losing streak of the Herm Edwards era on Saturday against host Oregon State, which is two wins away from bowl eligibility for the first time since 2013. Arizona State has won four of the last six meetings against the Beavers and holds a 28-13-1 lead in the all-time series. Oregon State is the only team in the nation not to lose a fumble this season. Arizona State has played eight total games decided by four points or less since the start of last season. PREDICTION: Oregon State 31, Arizona State 28
Oregon football vs. USC: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Oregon football vs. USC: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreThe Trojans also could be the last obstacle for the Ducks, who own a 2 1/2 game lead in the North Division, from completing a 11-1 regular-season campaign. Our operation and our process is working because it's as simple as, this is the most important game of the year because it's the next game." USC leads the series 38-20-2 but Oregon has won four of the last six meetings. In 13 career Pac-12 road games (12 starts), Herbert has thrown 30 touchdown passes and just two interceptions. PREDICTION: USC 31, Oregon 27
UCLA football vs. Colorado: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: UCLA football vs. Colorado: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scorePASADENA, Calif. UCLA has climbed into the Pac-12 South Division title hunt following back-to-back upset wins. LINE: UCLA -6.5After a 34-16 road win at Stanford and a 42-32 home victory over then-No. 24 Arizona State, UCLA improved to 3-2 in Pac-12 play and is only a game behind first-place Utah and USC. Montez ranks third in the Pac-12 with 255.9 passing yards per game but is tied for second with eight interceptions. PREDICTION: Colorado 38, UCLA 34

Utah football vs. Oregon State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Utah football vs. Oregon State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreWashington State defeated Utah 28-24. That stretch begins Saturday night when the Utes visit Oregon State for the Beavers' homecoming game. "(Oregon State) is coming off a nice win and playing with some confidence. Oregon State, meanwhile, started the season 0-2 but has since won two of three, including a 48-31 road victory at UCLA last Saturday. PREDICTION: Utah 28, Oregon State 16More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Washington football vs. BYU: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Washington football vs. BYU: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreHunter Bryant #1 of the Washington Huskies looks on against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in the fourth quarter during their game at Husky Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)PROVO, Utah - Washington bounced back from a rare home loss to thrash Hawaii this past weekend. Now the 21st-ranked Huskies close out non-conference play with their first road test of the season in Saturday afternoon's game at BYU. BYU was held to 194 yards of total offense in the contest and didn't score until the game's final 41 seconds. PREDICTION: Washington 30, BYU 23More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Illinois football vs. Eastern Michigan: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Illinois football vs. Eastern Michigan: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreAJ Bush #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs the ball during the game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Oluwole Betiku Jr. will have Mike Glass III in his cross hairs Saturday when Illinois welcomes Eastern Michigan for a nonconference game. Glass will try to become the first quarterback to throw a touchdown pass this season against Illinois, which has allowed one rushing score. Eastern Michigan, which took down Rutgers in 2017 and Purdue last season, has the same number of wins over Big Ten teams in the last two seasons as Illinois. PREDICTION: Illinois 37, Eastern Michigan 23More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
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