Columbus, OH

Athlon Sports

The ACC's future is uncertain as some schools are unhappy with the current grant of rights agreements, which are not set to expire until 2036. Powerhouse ACC programs like Florida State Seminoles and Clemson Tigers could be on the move. While some believe both schools would be suitable for the SEC ...

Paul Finebaum Reveals Which 'Dominant' University Could Join SEC Expansion

The Spun

We are officially in rankings season with the start of college football less than two weeks away. On Monday, Fox Sports' R.J. Young unveiled his personal rankings for every FBS team in the country. That's right, Young went all the way from No. 1 to No. 134. While the Associated Press voters put ...

Fox College Football Analyst Ranks Every Team From No. 1 To No. 134

The 2024 college football preseason Associated Press top 25 poll is out on Monday afternoon. Georgia, which failed to make the College Football Playoff in 2023, comes in at No. 1 in the poll. The Bulldogs bring back a host of talent on both sides of the football, including Heisman Trophy favorite ...

College Football Preseason AP Poll Top 25 Released Monday

Florida State

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Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Akeena

Catfish Johnny’s, a beloved seafood restaurant known for its fresh catches and lively atmosphere, faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection. This popular dining destination, which has delighted locals and tourists alike for 33 years, was briefly closed after the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) flagged multiple violations.

Florida’s Favorite Seafood Spot Closed After State Inspection

Alabama State

The Associated Press Top 25 poll was released earlier this week, putting the college football season officially on the horizon. With high praise comes lofty expectations, and historic data shows that at least one team ranked in the initial top 10 will finish the season unranked. Since 2000, 45 preseason...

Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame among preseason AP poll top 10 teams that could finish season unranked

Georgia State

Fanatics Sportsbook has released the top 10 teams with the most bets to win the College Football Playoff. Ohio State comes in at first with +400 odds, followed closely by Georgia with +300 odds. Oregon is in third with +800 odds followed by Texas (+850) and Notre Dame (+2200).  Alabama ...

The 10 Teams With The Most Bets To Win The 2025 National Title

The SP+ rankings reveal some very intriguing defense rankings, featuring some real stunners in the top 25

ESPN’s SP+ Ranks The 25 Best Defenses In College Football Ahead of 2024 Season

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Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Baton Rouge, LA

We are t-minus less than two weeks away from Week 0 of the college football season and just 20 days away from LSU’s season opener against USC in Las Vegas (Sunday September 1, 6:30 P.M., ABC) and one of the last major offseason milestones dropped Monday: the preseason AP Poll.

LSU Ranked 13th in Preseason AP Poll

Who would have thought that a chain known for its endless shrimp promotion could find itself in such a pickle? But here we are—Florida-based Red Lobster, which has been reeling from financial troubles, may have finally found a lifeline. After a surprising $11 million loss in the third quarter of 2023 due to that very shrimp deal, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. And now, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

A Florida based chain that filed for bankruptcy has reportedly found a potential buyer

Cleveland, OH

CBS Sports

Cleveland released a statement saying it is aware of the situation

Browns rookie DT Mike Hall Jr. arrested after a domestic dispute involving his girlfriend, per report

Tuscaloosa, AL

FanSided

Although the Alabama Crimson Tide are the defending SEC champions and played in the final four-team College Football Playoff last season, it is the dawn of a new era in Tuscaloosa, aight. That is because Nick Saban has retired from the coaching profession and, now, in comes former Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer to try and keep this teetering dynasty on the tracks. What all could go wrong?

College Football Rankings: 5 teams that should be ahead of Alabama in AP Top 25 Poll

The Associated Press has announced its preseason top 25 ranking just weeks ahead of the college football season. AP's top 10 went as follows:1. Georgia Bulldogs2. Ohio State Buckeyes3. Oregon Ducks4. Texas Longhorns5. Alabama Crimson Tide6. Ole Miss Rebels7. Notre Dame Fighting Irish8. Penn State ...

College Football AP Top 25 Reveals Surprising Ranking For First Time In Over A Decade

Los Angeles, CA

Long Beach, CA

L.A. TACO

Hey, NBC. Real Angelinos can tell Long Beach and Venice Beach are apart. Even though Los Angeles’ hosting of the 2028 Olympics was established in 2017 , news networks and media outlets proved yesterday that they still can’t tell the difference between two notable seaside cities in Los Angeles.

Five Ways L.A. Locals Knew Right Away That the Olympics Closing Ceremony Was Filmed in Long Beach, Not Venice

ESPN

How good (or bad) could each Top 25 team be -- and what will be each squad's telltale game?

AP Top 25 reaction: 2024-25 college football predictions

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The Kentucky Secretary of State on Friday announced 14,502 Kentuckians registered to vote in July. “Kentuckians are signing up to vote in big numbers, because they trust the integrity of our elections,” said Secretary of State Michael Adams.

Kentucky voter registrations increased by more than 14,500 in July, the most since 2022

Atlanta, GA

The Falcons waived Rourke on Sunday. Rourke joined the Falcons on Aug. 1 after being waived by the Giants four days prior. He was brought in to compete with Taylor Heinicke for the No. 3 quarterback job, but Rourke struggled in Atlanta's 20-13 preseason loss to Miami, completing just three of 13 passes for 37 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, though he did add 24 rushing yards on two carries. Should he clear waivers, Rourke will look for an opportunity to catch on with a team in need of an emergency quarterback.

Nathan Rourke: Let go by Atlanta

Daily Coffee Press

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

ClutchPoints

Now I will admit that I do belong to a camp that wonders each year what the practical purpose of a preseason poll is, but I, just like every other college football fan who has been counting down the Saturday’s since March, was elated to see the release of the preseason AP Top 25 Poll […]
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AP Top 25 poll reaction: CBS Sports staff picks five early frontrunners that could finish season unranked

The Associated Press Top 25 poll was released earlier this week, putting the college football season officially on the horizon. With high praise comes lofty expectations,...

AP Top 25 poll reaction: CBS Sports staff picks five early frontrunners that could finish season unranked

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