Nick Saban sends message in Tony Mitchell suspension: ‘No such thing as the wrong place at the wrong time’

USATSI Alabama has suspended freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell following his arrest last week in Florida that resulted in drug and weapon charges. Mitchell, who is facing a charge of marijuana possession with the intent to sell and/or deliver, was driving a car with another man, Christopher Lewis, as the passenger when police detected the “odor … Read more

Alabama early enrollee suspended following Florida arrest resulting in drug, weapon charges

USATSI Alabama has suspended freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell following his arrest last week in Florida that resulted in drug and weapon charges. Mitchell, who is facing a charge of marijuana possession with the intent to sell and/or deliver, was driving a car with another man, Christopher Lewis, as the passenger when police detected the “odor … Read more

College football spring games 2023: Schedule, TV channels, start times, dates for Power Five conferences

USATSI Spring games are right around the corner, which will give college football fans a first glimpse at the upcoming 2023 season. The first Power Five spring game took place on March 18 with Missouri, but the vast majority take place once the calendar flips to April.  More than 40 programs have officially announced dates … Read more

Back in the SEC, Hugh Freeze aims to make Auburn relevant again, upend Alabama in Year 1

Hugh Freeze has been searching for a second chance to coach in the SEC ever since he resigned from Ole Miss in the summer of 2017 amid a personal conduct scandal. Auburn gave him that chance last November when it hired Freeze following the two-year failed Bryan Harsin experiment. Freeze is more than halfway through his inaugural … Read more

Michigan football recruiting: Brandyn Hillman commits after originally signing with Notre Dame in 2023 class

247Sports The 2023 college football recruiting cycle came to an end last month, but Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh was the beneficiary of a post-cycle release. Brandyn Hilliman, a four-star athlete in the Class of 2023, committed to the Wolverines on Sunday after initially signing with Notre Dame during the early signing period in December. Hillman requested … Read more

Missouri LB Chad Bailey suspended indefinitely from team following arrest on DWI charge

Getty Images Missouri linebacker Chad Bailey was arrested shortly before 3 a.m. CT on Sunday and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), according to records from the Boone County (Missouri) Sheriff’s Office. He was released on $500 bond. Bailey has been suspended indefinitely from the team, according to a statement from coach Eli Drinkwitz released … Read more

Alabama early enrollee facing drug, weapon charges following traffic stop in Florida

USATSI Alabama freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell was arrested in Florida and charged with possession of marijuana with the intent to sell and/or deliver earlier this week with the Crimson Tide out on spring break. Mitchell was driving a car with another man, Christopher Lewis, as the passenger when police detected the “odor of burnt … Read more

Florida hires Alabama’s Austin Armstrong after ex-defensive coordinator Patrick Toney leaves for NFL

USATSI Florida has hired Alabama linebackers coach Austin Armstrong as its new defensive coordinator, the school announced on Monday. Armstrong, 29, is one of the youngest coordinators in the Power Five. He replaces Patrick Toney, who left after one season to take a position with the Arizona Cardinals.   The Gators struggled defensively in Toney’s … Read more

UCLA hires D’Anton Lynn as defensive coordinator, moves Bill McGovern to off-field role

UCLA has hired Baltimore Ravens safeties coach D’Anton Lynn as its new defensive coordinator, the university announced Monday. Lynn, the son of former Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn, has spent eight years as an NFL assistant after a three-time All-Big Ten playing career at Penn State.  Lynn replaces Bill McGovern, who coached under Chip … Read more

Four former Tennessee staffers under Jeremy Pruitt hit with show-cause penalties for violating NCAA rules

Four former Tennessee football staff members were given multiyear show-cause penalties by the NCAA for their roles in recruiting violations under former Vols coach Jeremy Pruitt. Pruitt, who hasn’t been penalized by the NCAA yet, and the school may still contest many of the allegations, meaning that their case remains open despite the partial negotiated … Read more