Big Ten signs $7 billion contract with CBS, two other networks
All college football and basketball games aired on CBS will also be streamed on Paramount+.
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Big Ten lands $7 billion, NFL-style TV contracts with CBS, other major networks
All college football and basketball games aired on CBS will also be streamed on Paramount+.
Big Ten Football Return: Here's What We Know
There have been plenty of rumors swirling about the Big Ten playing this fall. Let's take a look at the latest reports on whether or not football will be played.
LISTEN: Matt Painter: 'We Just Try To Keep It Simple'
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College Football Conference Championship Games Preview
Conference championship weekend is upon us, here's how to watch each champion be crowned.
Heisman Watch: Oregon's Marcus Mariota Will Win 2014 Heisman Trophy
Later this week the Heisman Trophy will add one new member to the most exclusive fraternity in sports. It is widely expected that Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota will hear his name announced as the 2014 Heisman Trophy winner, which would make him the first player in program history to win the highest individual honor in college football.
College Football Spotlight: Stage For Awesome Playoff Set And How The Big 12 Can Join The Fun Next Year
The stage is now set for the first College Football Playoff, and it is going to be fantastic. Unfortunately, somebody had to be left out of the big party, and this year the Big 12 saw not one but two worthy candidates be shutout of the playoff.
Heisman Watch: Conference Championship Games Set Stage For Big Moments From Heisman Favorites
This week's slate of conference championship games not only serves as an appetizer or opening round to the College Football Playoff, but it doubles as the grand stage for this year's top Heisman candidates to showcase their stuff and perhaps offer a signature Heisman moment before the votes are due.
College Football Spotlight: The Playoff Begins Now
The College Football Playoff will determine college football's first national champion in the new playoff model in January, but the real playoff begins this weekend.
Heisman Watch: Mariota And Gordon Leading The Race Down Final Stretch
Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota looks to be the favorite this season, but Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon also has a decent shot to win the award. Everybody else may be playing for third place.
College Football Spotlight: A Time To Be Thankful For Rivalries
With Thanksgiving upon us, we should all take some time to think about what we are thankful for. There is plenty of drama to pay attention to this weekend, and that is something every college football fan can be thankful for.
Heisman Watch: J.T. Barrett Has Led Ohio State's Resurrection As Playoff Contender
If you are looking for this year's young rising star with a shot to win the Heisman Trophy, look no further than Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett. The freshman starting quarterback has stepped into a tough spot and has grown and matured along the way with terrific results.
College Football Spotlight: Conference And Division Championship Races Come Down Final Stretch
College football's regular season is coming down the final stretch, which means it is crunch time in the conference and division championship races. Not every team is playing for a spot in the College Football Playoff, but everybody seems to have some impact on the new postseason format.
Heisman Watch: Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon Ready For Heisman Showdown With Abdullah
This week, Melvin Gordon leads the Wisconsin running game against another Heisman candidate and his ground game, Nebraska and Ameer Abdullah. The running back showcase should double as this week's Heisman Trophy Spotlight Game.
College Football Spotlight: Big Games In November Separate Contenders From Pretenders
Our expectations before the start of the season can quickly be tarnished in a flash. But no matter what happens, November will always find a way to set the stage for a championship race like no other month can.
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.
Heisman Watch: Why Michigan State Should Fear Ameer Abdullah Of Nebraska
Nebraska has three Heisman Trophy winners in its storied football history. Running back Ameer Abdullah has a shot to become the school's fourth Heisman winner.
College Football Spotlight: College Football's Best Month Will Get Started With A Bang
October is the best month for college football, and it is getting started on the right foot this weekend. The first weekend in October will serve up six games between top 25 teams, which will be a nice breath of fresh air after the last few weeks.
Rutgers University Issues Apology For 'Classless' Actions Of Fans At PSU Game
Rutgers University issued a statement Monday and it wasn't for their performance on the field against Penn State, but rather the "classless" actions of fans bearing inappropriate t-shirts and signage.
Penn State Coach Grateful For Bowl Chance
Penn State coach James Franklin sat behind a microphone, bantered with the media, and gamely tried to steer questions toward this weekend's game at Rutgers. "I would like to talk about Rutgers, Rutgers, Rutgers, Rutgers," Franklin said, "and then maybe a little bit more about Rutgers."
College Football Spotlight: Battered Big Ten Is Beleaguered, But Not Beaten Just Yet
Unfortunately for the Big Ten, the chance to prove itself on the national stage in 2014 has officially been missed.
College Football Spotlight: Big Ten Reputation On The Line For Michigan State
James Franklin Makes Signing Day Something Special For Penn State
For Penn State football fans, National Signing Day hasn't really been a big deal. National Signing Day hasn't been a spectacle at Penn State, until now that is.
Texans Officially Announce They've Hired Penn State's O'Brien
Houston Texans officially announce they've hired former Penn State coach Bill O'Brien.
College Football Spotlight: Ohio State A Win Away From BCS Title Shot, Whether SEC Likes It Or Not
If Ohio State gets by the defensive juggernaut of Michigan State in Indianapolis, the Buckeyes absolutely deserve to head to the final BCS Championship Game of the BCS era regardless of what happens at the SEC Championship in Atlanta.
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Wildfire in Jackson Township, Ocean County 100% contained
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Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster fighting side effects of cancer treatments
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Center City bus-only lane painted red to make more visible
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With the body already fatigued from pregnancy, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole advises pregnant women to stay inside as much as possible. Liz Crawford reports.
Group of Philly police officers fighting against stigma of being out in law enforcement
Together, they're working to connect the LGBTQIA+ community with law enforcement. Matt Petrillo reports.
Has the wildfire smoke affected food in the Philadelphia region?
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