No. 1 LSU Goes Down in 3rd OT

LSU, still the only 1-loss SEC team, keeps BCS hopes alive with last-second victory

(NEWSER) - The Southeastern Conference no longer has any undefeated teams, and with big upsets coming thick and fast this college football season, twice-beaten schools like Florida may have a real chance at a national title. The Gators beat Kentucky 45-37 last night to join a three-way tie of 3-2 teams leading the SEC East, reports ESPN. More»

Hype machine already churning for Ohio State-USC showdown Sept. 13

(NEWSER) - With the college football season set to kick off Thursday, blogger The Kid outlines the five weekends that will help decide who plays in the national championship game on Jan. 8 in Miami.

• Aug. 30: Illinois and Missouri square off in St. Louis; Clemson and Alabama meet in Atlanta. “Grilled sausages will be distributed according to need,” Kid writes.

Oklahoma also grabs win in late bowl action

(NEWSER) - Auburn's rookie signal-caller Kodi Burns made the most of limited touches in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl, throwing for one touchdown and running for another—the game-winner in overtime—to deny Clemson its first 10-win season since 1990. "He'll go in as No. 1," said coach Tommy Tuberville of Burns, referring to next year. "He's earned that. He's a gamer." In other late bowl action: More»

Oklahoma, Missouri, LSU all to move up in the polls after victories

(NEWSER) - In a college football season rife with upsets, Kansas University justified its No. 4 ranking with a 43-28 win over Oklahoma State, the Kansas City Star reports. Now 10-0 for the first time since 1899, the Jayhawks have a legitimate shot at a national title. Other teams moving up in the polls following Ohio State's surprising loss to Illinois include: More»

Davis outstanding in 67-59 win

(NEWSER) - Kentucky turned out to be just too good for Kansas to overcome in the NCAA men's basketball final. The Wildcats—who dominated most opponents this season—beat the Jayhawks 67-59 to win their eighth national title and their first since 1998, reports the Wall Street Journal . Kentucky's Anthony Davis—selected as Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four—had an incredible night despite finishing with just six points. More»