College Football Spotlight: Get Ready To Debate One-Loss Playoff Contenders
Which one-loss team has the edge? So many pivotal games are still to come, and the temperature of the playoff change can be flipped and turned upside down any given week.
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Which one-loss team has the edge? So many pivotal games are still to come, and the temperature of the playoff change can be flipped and turned upside down any given week.
There is no disputing which game deserves the Heisman spotlight game this week. Notre Dame and Florida State will offer the biggest stage for a pair of Heisman Trophy candidates, Everett Golson of Notre Dame and the reigning Heisman Trophy winner from Florida State, Jameis Winston.
Until Notre Dame proves it can beat one of the elite programs in college football on a grand stage, the overall assessment of Notre Dame will be that it is good, but not good enough. But this season appears to be up for grabs with plenty of surprises still to come. Can Notre Dame offer one more surprise?
Each week of college football should be seen as a chapter, and the season the full novel. The only thing is, you cannot script drama this good.
For being such a beautiful feature of athletics, comebacks occur with great frequency in most sports. We take a look at some of our favorite comebacks in sports — and No. 1 may not be one that you expected.
The San Diego Chargers have selected Notre Dame guard Chris Watt in the third round of the NFL draft.
The Bahamas, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Montreal and Vancouver offer great options for a weekend international trip.
Manti Te'o says his rough rookie season has nothing to do with the flack he's faced over getting fooled by a hoax involving a fake girlfriend while at Notre Dame.
If Notre Dame beats Southern California on Saturday, the Fighting Irish will accomplish two feats for the first time since Bob Davie was coach.
Manti Te'o practiced Wednesday for the first time since injuring his right foot in August.
Finally in the NFL, Manti Te'o is looking to give football fans everywhere reasons to forget about his fake girlfriend scandal. His performance with the San Diego Chargers may be just the thing to jolt his name back to football relevance.
Eddie Vanderdoes says he had four good reasons for deciding to attend UCLA shortly after committing to Notre Dame.
Blue chip recruit Eddie Vanderdoes is eligible to play for UCLA this season after winning an NCAA appeal over his initial commitment to Notre Dame.
Manti Te'o was deep into his first news conference of training camp when Eric Weddle walked up to the podium, tapped the rookie on the hip and pointed him toward the locker room.
Manti Te'o is one of four draft picks who've signed contracts with the San Diego Chargers.
After dealing with the commotion over his fake online girlfriend and his flop in the national championship game, Manti Te'o believes he's ready for the NFL.
The San Diego Chargers have drafted Manti Te'o, the Notre Dame linebacker who was tricked into an online relationship with a girl that didn't exist.
Notre Dame will join the Atlantic Coast Conference starting next season, a year earlier than expected, following the split among the Big East's football schools and seven Catholic schools that forming their own basketball-focused conference.
The man who says he tricked Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o into falling for a fake woman he created online claims the hoax had "everything to do" with escaping from real life because he had been molested as a child.
The 22-year-old Palmdale man who pretended to be Manti Te'o's fake girlfriend for several years talked about his love for the Notre Dame football star in an exclusive one-on-one interview with Dr. Phil Thursday.
The family of Ronaiah Tuiasosopo -- Manti Te'o's longtime friend who is accused of creating the girlfriend hoax embroiling the Notre Dame linebacker -- is apparently ready to open up.
Manti Te'o, the Notre Dame linebacker embroiled in a controversy involving a hoax he says he had no part in, has broken his silence.
Dupe or dope?
Notre Dame star Manti Te'o, the alleged victim of hoax involving his dead girlfriend, is expected to address the media Thursday about the scandal.
The story captivated the nation.
The sale ends the turbulent 23-year ownership for business mogul Arte Moreno.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said two cars are believed to have set off the crash.
Police said during the pursuit, the suspect allegedly fired shots at officers and an officer-involved shooting occurred on the northbound 710.
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial can't come to a unanimous decision, they told a judge after entering their fourth day of deliberations Tuesday in Massachusetts.
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
The sale ends the turbulent 23-year ownership for business mogul Arte Moreno.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said two cars are believed to have set off the crash.
Police said during the pursuit, the suspect allegedly fired shots at officers and an officer-involved shooting occurred on the northbound 710.
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial can't come to a unanimous decision, they told a judge after entering their fourth day of deliberations Tuesday in Massachusetts.
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Police said during the pursuit, the suspect allegedly fired shots at officers and an officer-involved shooting occurred on the northbound 710.
A new digital archive from Loyola Marymount University is retelling the stories of the thousands of Angelenos who lost their Chavez Ravine homes to make way for Dodger Stadium.
Ex-LAPD officer Clifford Proctor was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting an unarmed man to death in 2015.
The fight broke out in the 400 block of N. Palm Drive, south of Beverly Boulevard, at around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, according to Beverly Hills police.
The city held a ceremony to remember the 82 victims and those affected 40 years later.
The Orange County coastline is facing significant erosion with the looming El Niño winter, and already some parts of the shoreline are being impacted by the powerful surf.
The city held a ceremony to remember the 82 victims and those affected 40 years later.
A 14-year-old Orange County boy was seriously injured in a crash while he was allegedly riding an e-motorcycle illegally, according to police.
The one-day, nonprofit festival, founded by musician Olivia Rodrigo, features an all-female lineup including performances by Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Katseye, Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan and more.
Cal State LA switched to a modified system as campus officials continue working to address an air conditioning outage.
In a last-ditch effort, Supervisor Janice Hahn urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to halt the plan to eradicate mule deer from Catalina Island.
A 54-year-old Riverside County man was arrested last week for a deadly stabbing that happened in the unincorporated community of Mead Valley near Perris.
An 18-year-old was arrested for allegedly cutting down a Flock camera in Temecula on Tuesday night, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
After hundreds of residents flooded an open house hosted by the power company looking to install miles of high-voltage power lines through the city of Temecula, the mayor took to social media to share a scathing message about what she called a "dog and pony show."
Deputies said that the plane was found nose down in a field near the Big Bear City Airport.
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial can't come to a unanimous decision, they told a judge after entering their fourth day of deliberations Tuesday in Massachusetts.
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
Federal authorities allege that Daejon Love posed as an NFL player and real estate investor to defraud more than two dozen women of $1.3 million.
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in allowing construction of the new White House ballroom to continue.
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
California lawmakers are set to vote Tuesday on a scaled-back wildfire liability package after Gov. Gavin Newsom's push to shield utilities from some of the costs associated with fires sparked by their equipment failed to gain enough support.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning, the White House confirmed.
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in allowing construction of the new White House ballroom to continue.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The sale ends the turbulent 23-year ownership for business mogul Arte Moreno.
Vaughn Grissom drove in four runs, rookie Walbert Ureña pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels ended a seven-game losing streak with a 10-1 victory over the sloppy New York Yankees.
UCLA has hired former Lakers executive Tim Harris to replace Martin Jarmond as the school's athletic director. School leaders call the move a "new path forward" due to a "significant financial deficit" that the athletic department faces.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Zack Wheeler allowed one run in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Calif. gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton discusses the latest on the governor’s race, including the Becerra scandal.
Nick Gerda, watchdog correspondent at LAist, discusses how L.A. homeless service executives approved at least $3.5 million in taxpayer contracts to a nonprofit after their agency’s compliance team flagged the group as high risk.
Attorney Rachel Fiset discusses the guilty verdict in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur.
Illegal street racing may be to blame for a crash involving 16 vehicles that left a person dead in Norwalk. Rick Montanez reports.
A police shooting during a pursuit on the northbound 710 Freeway in Long Beach forced the closure of all lanes. Police are collecting evidence from the roadway and expect the freeway to be closed for several hours for their investigation.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
