The University of Alabama sports information department did something very shrewd this week to make sure that reporters didn't ask too many questions about the No. 1 Crimson Tide being a huge favorite on the road Saturday and not having to face a ranked opponent this month.

Former Alabama Crimson Tide assistant coach Billy Napier will be coming back to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday.

Although the setting will be different, the scene is familiar to the Alabama Crimson Tide and Nick Saban.

Shai Wertz knows what to expect when his Georgia Southern team challenges the No. 2 Clemson Tigers on Saturday afternoon in a battle of unbeaten teams.

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney still has nightmarish visions of his first and only trip to Texas A&M for a football game.

Senior quarterback Brandon Wimbush will start for No. 12 Notre Dame in its opener against No. 14 Michigan on Saturday night in South Bend, Ind., head coach Brian Kelly confirmed on Wednesday.

Kellen Mond is expected to be named the Texas A&M Aggies' starting quarterback for its season opener, 247sports.com reported Monday.

Georgia won a Southeastern Conference title and nearly won a national championship last year under coach Kirby Smart, and he was rewarded with a new contract.

Johnny Manziel took part in Texas A&M's Pro Day on Tuesday morning, throwing passes to the Aggies' draft prospects, another step in his rehabilitation as a pro quarterback.

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey bit back on Twitter after his likeness was used to promote Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher.

Maryland offensive coordinator Walt Bell is expected to be hired as Florida State's offensive coordinator, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.

Notre Dame hired an in-house candidate for its defensive coordinator opening.

Alabama's Nick Saban is 11-0 coaching against his former assistants, but the stage is much bigger and the circumstances a bit different in Monday night's College Football Playoff Championship Game.

Notre Dame lost its second offensive playmaker in as many days on Friday when running back Josh Adams announced he would enter the NFL Draft.

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Mike Elko, who was a significant factor in the Fighting Irish's improvement this season, is leaving to take the same position at Texas A&M under new coach Jimbo Fisher.