College Football

1. The never-before-told story of the 1960 Cal-Stanford axe heist

   It was front-page news when the rivalry's symbol disappeared before the Big Game. But when the axe returned, that was just the beginning of the mystery.

2. Saban wants Jones to be 'lead dog' with Tua out

   Alabama coach Nick Saban says that Mac Jones has to take command of the quarterback position now that Tua Tagovailoa is out for the season.

3. AAC commish: 'Double standard' in CFP rankings

   AAC commissioner Mike Aresco is upset over what he calls a "double standard" in the College Football Playoff rankings, saying his conference "has been undervalued and disrespected since the CFP began."

4. SC prez backs Muschamp, erred in buyout talk

   South Carolina president Robert Caslen said he looks forward to Will Muschamp being "our coach next year and for seasons to come" and that he "misspoke" about exploring buyout options.

5. FGCU: 'Offers' to play football sent by club team

   FGCU, which doesn't have a football program among its 15 sports at the NCAA Division I level, said "offers" that were made nationwide to high school players came from a club team and that those students weren't guaranteed admission.

6. LSU atop CFP again; Alabama stays at No. 5

   The rest of the top four remains the same as last week: No. 2 Ohio State, No. 3 Clemson and No. 4 Georgia.

7. PSU QB Clifford 'sick and tired' of death threats

   Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford said Tuesday that he received death threats and vulgar messages after throwing three interceptions against Minnesota in the Nittany Lions' first loss of the season.

8. The Bottom 10 welcomes Baylor's cold November reign

   Nothing lasts forever, even the Bears' 25-point lead on Oklahoma.

9. What the playoff and New Year's Six bowl games would be today

   Here's what the College Football Playoff and New Year's Six bowl games would look like based on Tuesday's rankings.

10. The story behind one Division II school's viral touchdown

    UT Permian Basin linebacker John O'Kelley made sure teammate Chris Hoad scored in his final college game.