‘Bama’s Dareus could play Sat.

CFB newsm w Alabama coach Nick Saban says defensive end Marcell Dareus has “a pretty good chance” to play Saturday night against No. 7 Florida. Saban says Dareus didnt have any issues during Wednesdays practice for the top-ranked Crimson Tide but his left ankle probably still isnt 100 percent. Dareus was injured late in the [...]

Florida’s Demps sheds boot, ‘probable’ vs. ‘Bama

CFB newsm wi Florida running back Jeff Demps is no longer wearing a protective boot, and coach Urban Meyer says he is “probable” to play against top-ranked Alabama on Saturday. Meyer says Demps will be “very limited” in practice Wednesday afternoon. Meyer adds that hes counting on Demps to return to practice Thursday or Friday. [...]

Conference Power Rankings: UCLA boosts Pac-10

By Brian StubitsCFB newsm Staff Writer For years the Pac-10 has played the role of Rodney Dangerfield, complaing it cant get no respect. And thats fair. Especially now that the conference has become a dangerous minefield to navigate. Just look at the most recent big road win as Exhibit A. The nations eyes were on [...]

Oregon extends Kelly’s contract through 2015

CFB news-rts.c The University of Oregon and coach Chip Kelly have agreed to a contract extension through 2015 that is worth $20.5 million. The university says the new contract will pay Kelly $2.4 million in addition to incentives tied to performance this year. Over the course of the deal, Kellys guaranteed base salary will rise. [...]

Michigan’s Robinson ‘should be fine’ for Indiana

CFB newsm w Denard Robinsons injury was more scare than serious. Robinson hurt his left knee in the first quarter against Bowling Green and didnt return, but said after Saturdays game he was OK and two days later he coach concurred. “Denard should be fine,” Rodriguez said Monday. “Hes got a bruise.” Rodriguez planned to [...]

‘Bama’s Dareus nursing ankle injury, should play

CFB newsm w Alabama defensive end Marcell Dareus is nursing an ankle injury, but coach Nick Saban expects him back in practice by Wednesday. The injury isnt expected to keep him out of Saturday nights game between the top-ranked Crimson Tide and No. 7 Florida. Dareus hurt his left ankle in the second quarter against [...]

No. 25 Nevada ranked for first time since 1948

CFB news-r Nevada is ranked for the first time since 1948 and just the second time in the history of The Associated Press college football poll. More on the polls Related links Rankings: AP Top 25 | Coaches poll CFB newsm 120 | NCAA football blog The 25th-ranked Wolf Pack (4-0) are 4-0 for the [...]

By Larry HolderSpecial to CB LSU cornerback and return extraordinaire Patrick Peterson went Desmond Howard after his 60-yard punt return touchdown against West Virginia on Saturday night as he busted out the Heisman pose to the LSU student section. So what if he was flagged for it. Hes right. More on LSU-West Virginia No. 15 [...]

Spartans receive surprise visit from Dantonio

CFB newsm wire After a long, tense week of worrying about their stricken coach, the Michigan State Spartans got a welcome dose of good news as they wrapped up preparations for Northern Colorado. Coach Mark Dantonio made a surprise visit to practice Friday, just five days after he had a mild heart attack and was [...]

UNC AD: Tutor won’t speak with investigators

CFB newsm wi North Carolina athletic director Dick Baddour says the tutor linked to possible academic violations in the football program has refused to speak with school investigators. The tutor, Jennifer Wiley, graduated in 2009. She did respond Friday to a request for comment. Baddour says the school has contacted her several times, though the [...]