Nick Saban’s legacy lives on as his former assistants dominate the College Football Playoff
It’s been two years since Nick Saban last took the field as Alabama’s head coach, but he still has his hands all over the College Football Playoff.
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CBS Sports: Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson to declare for NFL Draft
CBS Sports reports that Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson will declare for the NFL Draft and not return to play for the Crimson Tide this year.
Ole Miss downs Georgia 39-34 in Sugar Bowl to reach CFP semifinals
While Lane Kiffin led Ole Miss to an 11-1 regular season, his departure for LSU hasn’t stopped the team from forging ahead under newly promoted coach Pete Golding.
Oregon moves into CFP semifinals by topping Texas Tech 23-0
The fifth-seeded Oregon Ducks silenced No. 4 Texas Tech’s offense for a 23-0 win in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Orange Bowl.
Miami beats defending national champ Ohio State 24-14 in CFP quarterfinal
Miami has won two playoff games to get into college football’s final four after needing an at-large berth to make the 12-team field, after not even playing in the ACC championship game.
Role reversal: Alabama returns to Rose Bowl as playoff underdog to face Indiana
Alabama returns to the Rose Bowl’s storied turf, but the Crimson Tide is the underdog against unbeaten Indiana in the College Football Playoffs.
Alabama defenders Hubbard, Lawson and Jefferson travel redemption road to Rose Bowl
Alabama’s defense is filled with comeback and redemption stories this football season.
NASCAR star Denny Hamlin’s father killed in house fire that left his mother critically hurt
Officials say the father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin died and his mother was critically injured after a fire heavily damaged the North Carolina home.
Alabama rallies from 17-point deficit to beat Oklahoma 34-24 in College Football Playoff
With a win at Oklahoma Alabama advances in the College Football Playoff to play No. 1 seed Indiana in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day.
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, family among seven killed in North Carolina plane crash
A business jet carrying seven people, including retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family, crashed at an airport in North Carolina, killing everyone aboard.
