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December 20, 2024 at 6:46 PM

College football playoffs extend to 12 teams

ESPN college football analyst Trevor Matich discusses the expanded format which has the potential for upsets and Cinderella stories.
December 20, 2024 at 6:46 PM
VIDEO: College football playoffs extend to 12 teams
December 15, 2024 at 1:47 PM

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy

Two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado has won the Heisman Trophy, punctuating a tireless performance all season by a dynamic player with a unique combination of skills
December 15, 2024 at 1:47 PM
Colorado’s Travis Hunter reacts after winning the Heisman Trophy as the outstanding player in college football, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in New York. (Todd Van Emst/Heisman Trust via AP, Pool)
December 13, 2024 at 3:23 PM

Bill Belichick talks new role as UNC football coach

The six-time Super Bowl-winning former head coach of the New England Patriots is headed back to school after signing a five-year deal with the university worth $10 million a season.
December 13, 2024 at 3:23 PM
VIDEO: Bill Belichick talks new role as UNC football coach
December 12, 2024 at 6:44 PM

Bill Belichick announced as UNC football coach

Belichick, 72, who won six Super Bowl titles as New England Patriots head coach, says he “always wanted to coach in college” and looks “forward to building the football program in Chapel Hill.”
December 12, 2024 at 6:44 PM
VIDEO: Bill Belichick announced as UNC football coach
December 11, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Bill Belichick coming to college football?

The six-time Super Bowl winning coach has reportedly been offered the head coaching job at the University of North Carolina.
December 11, 2024 at 6:32 PM
The six-time Super Bowl winning coach has reportedly been offered the head coaching job at the University of North Carolina.
December 11, 2024 at 4:30 AM

Athletes in $2.8B college lawsuit tell judge they want to create players' association

The athletes whose lawsuit against the NCAA is primed to pave the way for schools to pay them directly also want a players’ association to represent them in the complex contract negotiations that have overtaken the industry
December 11, 2024 at 4:30 AM
FILE - TCU forward Sedona Prince (13) looks to shoot during an NCAA basketball game against North Carolina State, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)
December 9, 2024 at 4:36 AM

College football new playoff picture now set

The brackets are set for the expanded college football playoffs. The big surprise on who made it, and which powerhouse was left out.
December 9, 2024 at 4:36 AM
VIDEO: College football new playoff picture now set
December 8, 2024 at 1:49 AM

Busy day in college football

ESPN football analyst Desmond Howard joins 'GMA' to discuss the latest in college football.
December 8, 2024 at 1:49 AM
VIDEO: Busy day in college football
December 6, 2024 at 9:15 PM

College football conference championships take center stage this weekend

Retired NFL player Sam Acho breaks down how the conference championships will decide the 12-team college football playoff field.
December 6, 2024 at 9:15 PM
VIDEO: College football conference championships take center stage this weekend
December 6, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Georgia, Texas face off for SEC championship

ESPN college football reporter Jess Sims reports from Atlanta, where one of the most highly anticipated college football matchups will take place.
December 6, 2024 at 4:00 PM
VIDEO: Georgia, Texas face off for SEC championship
December 5, 2024 at 4:41 PM

Creighton upsets No. 1 Kansas in men’s basketball

The unranked Creighton University men’s basketball team beat top-ranked Kansas University on Wednesday night, 76-63.
December 5, 2024 at 4:41 PM
VIDEO: Creighton upsets No. 1 Kansas in men’s basketball
December 1, 2024 at 11:48 PM

Fight breaks out on field after Michigan-Ohio State game

ABC News contributor Mike Muse joins Live to discuss this weekend’s intense football rivals.
December 1, 2024 at 11:48 PM
VIDEO: Fight breaks out on field after Michigan-Ohio State game
December 1, 2024 at 9:34 PM

Football players brawl after Michigan beats Ohio State

A fight broke out on the football field Saturday after the University of Michigan beat Ohio State University in a 13-10 upset.
December 1, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes fight following the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Nov. 30, 2024.
November 30, 2024 at 6:07 PM

College football week 14

ESPN’s College Gameday previews a matchup Texas and Texas A&M, two top-20 teams in the country.
November 30, 2024 at 6:07 PM
VIDEO: College football week 14
November 30, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Texas showdown between Longhorns and A&M Aggies

ESPN’s Jess Sims breaks down the big weekend rivalries in Week 14 of college football.
November 30, 2024 at 6:05 PM
VIDEO: Texas showdown between Longhorns and A&M Aggies
1 month ago

UConn's Geno Auriemma becomes winningest coach in NCAA history

The Huskies’ women’s basketball coach shares his reaction after achieving the historic milestone.
1 month ago
VIDEO: UConn's Geno Auriemma becomes winningest coach in NCAA history
1 month ago

World’s tallest teen won’t play this season, college basketball coach says

Olivier Rioux holds the Guinness World Record for world's tallest male teenager.
1 month ago
Olivier Rioux, 7-foot-9 NCAA college basketball player at Forida, poses after practice, Oct. 18, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla.
1 month ago

Mid-air brawl between 2 players on Auburn University men’s basketball team 

Sources tell ESPN, reserve players Jahki Howard and Ja’Heim Hudson got into a scuffle just after the team plane took off for Houston on Friday.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Mid-air brawl between 2 players on Auburn University men’s basketball team 
1 month ago

Preview of 'College Game Day'

"GMA" shares what to expect as "College Game Day" heads to Baton Rouge this weekend for the highly anticipated SEC matchup between No. 13 LSU and No. 11 Alabama.
1 month ago
Preview of 'College Game Day'
2 months ago

Police and fans clash at Georgia-Florida college football game

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says it is reviewing multiple violent altercations between police and spectators at the UGA-Florida game on Saturday.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Police and fans clash at Georgia-Florida college football game
2 months ago

Dan Hurley talks upcoming college basketball season

The UConn men's basketball coach opens up about the quest for a third straight title, and how he and his wife decided to stay with the team instead of taking an offer to coach the Lakers.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Dan Hurley talks upcoming college basketball season
2 months ago

College football week 7 preview

ESPN football analyst Desmond Howard joins from Eugene, Oregon, where the Ducks are preparing to take on the Buckeyes.
2 months ago
VIDEO: College football week 7 preview
3 months ago

Big Ten schools compete in blood drive

"GMA" sponsor Abbott partners with the Big Ten NCAA conference to score a touchdown during a nationwide blood donation competition.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Big Ten schools compete in blood drive
3 months ago

College GameDay week 3

GameDay's Desmond Howard talks big matchups for week three of the college football season including number one ranked Georgia visiting Kentucky.
3 months ago
VIDEO: College GameDay week 3
4 months ago

USC Trojans take on LSU Tigers

ABC News’ Ike Ejiochi breaks down the highlights from the game and other big matchups from the first weekend of college football.
4 months ago
VIDEO: USC Trojans take on LSU Tigers
4 months ago

College football weekend roundup

It was a busy weekend for college football, plus the latest news from the US Open and the MLB. ABC News' Ike Ejiochi reports.
4 months ago
VIDEO: College football weekend roundup
4 months ago

Teams to look out for during the start of college football season

ABC’s Ike Ejochi discusses what fans can expect this year in the week one matchups of college football.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Teams to look out for during the start of college football season
4 months ago

College football season kicks off this weekend

The top ranked team in the country, Georgia, will host No. 14 Clemson.
4 months ago
VIDEO: College football season kicks off this weekend
4 months ago

The biggest moments from College GameDay in Dublin

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets upset the 10th-ranked Florida State Seminoles 24-21 in a final play with almost no time remaining.
4 months ago
VIDEO: The biggest moments from College GameDay in Dublin
4 months ago

Thieves steal memorabilia from St. John's coach Rick Pitino's office: Police

Two burglars swiped memorabilia from St. John’s University men's basketball coach Rick Pitino's office, according to police.
4 months ago
Head coach Rick Pitino of the Iona Gaels stands on the court before his team's game against the New Mexico Lobos at The Pit December 18, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
5 months ago

EA Sports releases 1st NCAA video game for modern consoles

ESPN college football broadcaster Jesse Palmer and EA Sports senior vice president Daryl Holt discuss the significance of video game exposure for college football players.
5 months ago
VIDEO: EA Sports releases 1st NCAA video game for modern consoles
6 months ago

Danny Hurley turns down $70 million offer from the Los Angeles Lakers

The college basketball coach is to remain at UConn turning down a reported 70-million dollars and the chance to coach LeBron James.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Danny Hurley turns down $70 million offer from the Los Angeles Lakers
7 months ago

NCAA ruling allowing schools to pay athletes brings major shift to college sports

ABC News’ Matt Gutman spoke with USA Today author Christine Brennan on the landmark shift for college athletes as the NCAA agrees to allow schools to pay student athletes.
7 months ago
VIDEO: NCAA ruling allowing schools to pay athletes brings major shift to college sports
7 months ago

NCAA agree to deal that will let schools pay players

NCAA and its power conferences have agreed to schools paying players directly. Sources told ESPN that the NCAA will pay more than $2.7 billion in damages over 10 years to past and current athletes.
7 months ago
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7 months ago

NCAA agrees to pay college athletes for their performance

This historic moment comes after the NCAA agreed to settle three antitrust cases. The decision will soon change the way student-athletes benefit from revenue that college athletics bring into schools.
7 months ago
VIDEO: NCAA agrees to pay college athletes for their performance
7 months ago

NCAA to allow colleges to pay student athletes

This agreement will settle three pending federal antitrust cases.
7 months ago
VIDEO: NCAA to allow colleges to pay student athletes
7 months ago

NCAA agrees to settlement that will allow colleges to pay athletes

The NCAA and its five largest athletic conferences have come to a revenue-sharing agreement for players to partake in the billions of dollars generated by college sports.
7 months ago
VIDEO: NCAA agrees to settlement that will allow colleges to pay athletes
8 months ago

Women's NCAA tournament stars expected to go early in WNBA Draft

L-S-U'S Angel Reese, South Carolina's Kamila Cardoso and Iowa's Caitlyn Clark are heading to the pros. They're expected to be drafted into the WNBA in the leagues first round draft.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Women's NCAA tournament stars expected to go early in WNBA Draft
8 months ago

Legendary basketball coach Tara VanDerveer announces retirement

Stanford’s VanDerveer, who is the winningest head coach in all of NCAA basketball, announced her retirement after 38 seasons.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Legendary basketball coach Tara VanDerveer announces retirement
8 months ago

Stanford's Tara VanDerveer, NCAA's winningest coach, retiring after 38 seasons

The head coach of Stanford's women's basketball team is ending on a high note.
8 months ago
Head coach Tara VanDerveer of the Stanford Cardinal yells during the first half against the NC State Wolfpack in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Moda Center on March 29, 2024 in Portland, Ore.
8 months ago

South Carolina beats Iowa to win women’s NCAA championship

The University of South Carolina Gamecocks completed a perfect season, defeating the University of Iowa Hawkeyes, 87-75.
8 months ago
VIDEO: South Carolina beats Iowa to win women’s NCAA championship
8 months ago

Dawn Staley talks South Carolina’s perfect season and March Madness win

The women’s head coach for the University of South Carolina shares what it feels like for the team to complete a perfect, undefeated season with an NCAA championship win over Iowa.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Dawn Staley talks South Carolina’s perfect season and March Madness win
8 months ago

UConn beats Purdue to win NCAA championship

The University of Connecticut Huskies became the first team to win back-to-back titles in 17 years.
8 months ago
VIDEO: UConn beats Purdue to win NCAA championship
8 months ago

UConn coach Dan Hurley talks NCAA win

The University of Connecticut men’s basketball coach shares his reaction to the Huskies’ second straight March Madness win.
8 months ago
VIDEO: UConn coach Dan Hurley talks NCAA win
8 months ago

UConn beats Purdue to win men's basketball NCAA National Championship

The Connecticut Huskies were up 36-30 over the Purdue Boilermakers at halftime.
8 months ago
The Connecticut Huskies celebrate after beating the Purdue Boilermakers 75-60 to win the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament National Championship game at State Farm Stadium on April 08, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
8 months ago

Record viewership for women's NCAA basketball championship

The matchup between the University of South Carolina and the Iowa Hawkeyes was the most-watched basketball game in years, according to TV ratings.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Record viewership for women's NCAA basketball championship
8 months ago

Ratings and ticket sales show record-breaking season for women's college basketball

Interest in women's college basketball is on the rise.
8 months ago
South Carolina players and coaches celebrate after the Final Four college basketball championship game against Iowa in the women's NCAA Tournament, Cleveland, OH, April 7, 2024.
8 months ago

What's next for Caitlin Clark after record-breaking college career

The University of Iowa women's basketball phenom is projected to be the No. 1 pick for the 2024 WNBA draft.
8 months ago
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes dribbles around Bree Hall #23 of the S.C. Gamecocks during the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament National Championship at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse April 07, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.
8 months ago

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley discusses perfect season, Caitlin Clark

Coach Dawn Staley praised her "unlikely group" for committing to a higher standard and winning the team's third NCAA women's basketball championship title.
8 months ago
Head coach Dawn Staley of the South Carolina Gamecocks cuts down the net after beating the Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament National Championship at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on April 7, 2024 in Cleveland.
8 months ago

SC Gamecocks defeat Iowa Hawkeyes in NCAA women's basketball championship

The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 87-75 on Sunday, completing a perfect 38-0 season.
8 months ago
MiLaysia Fulwiley #12 of the South Carolina Gamecocks and Raven Johnson #25 of the South Carolina Gamecocks celebrate after beating the Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament National Championship.(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)