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Richard Johnson

CBS Sports Writer

The unraveling of Cal: Star exodus, a donor ultimatum and a football program running out of runway

The Golden Bears won't have a fully weaponized NIL purse until power shifts from coach Justin Wilcox to new GM Ron Rivera

From tractor pulls to Donald Trump, Nebraska put all options on the table when reformatting spring game

Cornhuskers brass left no stone unturned when deciding on the new spring game format

What will Stanford become under Andrew Luck? Troy Taylor's abrupt firing brings more questions than answers

Luck seemingly initiated the firing of his football coach, but he reportedly stood behind Taylor during a recent team meeting

Bowling Green AD sees late hire as 'unique advantage' for coach Eddie George in transfer portal era

With players locked in to school for the semester, the former Heisman Trophy winner has 15 practices to win over players

These five under-the-radar college football transfer QBs could be poised for instant impact in 2025 season

Three Big Ten teams are among those who could possibly enjoy an immediate upgrade under center

Illinois latest state to move to exempt athletes' NIL money from taxes; do other students have a claim?

"The reality is, we're going to collect more tax revenue when Illinois football is successful," says one state representative

Ben Christman dies at 21: UNLV offensive lineman previously played at Ohio State, Kentucky

Christman played two seasons at Ohio State before transferring to Kentucky in 2023

Five teams that closed strong to finish 2025 recruiting cycle: Florida, North Carolina flex with a flurry

These teams did not take January off, even after the early signing period

How Nick Saban helped inspire NIL legislation in Georgia that would aid Kirby Smart in recruiting

A push by state lawmakers hopes to make NIL income exempt from state income tax

Why Jim Knowles walked: Philosophical clash at Ohio State leads to fresh start, historic payday at Penn State

The dynamics in Ohio State's defensive room were askew after the midseason loss to Oregon

Eight best freshmen standouts in 2024 college football season: These 5-star prospects lived up to lofty hype

Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith headlines the newcomers who delivered in their debut seasons

We reviewed college athlete contracts -- here's how performance adjustments, buyouts and bowl incentives work

College athletes are getting paid; here's exactly what that looks like

Jeremiah Smith's all-time freshman season ends with title-clinching catch; now he enters new realm of stardom

Life will never be the same for Smith, the phenom recruit who overdelivered on the hype

What's next for Notre Dame after CFP National Championship loss? Irish need to be better through the air

Limits in the passing game were one reason the Irish fell to Ohio State

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