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Forget Bob Stoops and James Franklin, FSU should be ecstatic with landing Memphis coach Mike Norvell | Commentary

FSU could not do better than hiring Memphis coach Mike Norvell.

FSU reportedly reaches deal with Mike Norvell to become Seminoles' next football coach

FSU reportedly has agreed to terms with Memphis' Mike Norvell to be its next head coach after completing a nationwide search that began on Nov. 3.

ESPN analysts praise FSU for expected hire of Memphis coach Mike Norvell

FSU generally got positive reviews from ESPN College Gameday analysts Saturday morning amid reports the Seminoles are poised to hire Memphis coach Mike Norvell.

UCF AD Danny White says Knights should earn attractive bowl invite thanks to fan support, wins

UCF athletics director Danny White said the Knights have developed a reputation for traveling well to bowl games and winning, bolstering the program's chances of earning an attractive bowl bid.

LSU routs Georgia, 37-10, in SEC title game as Joe Burrow makes final Heisman statement

Joe Burrow finished off what seems like his Heisman Trophy coronation with another dazzling performance and No. 2 LSU locked up a spot in the College Football Playoff.

Playoff ramifications? Heisman impact? 11 thoughts on Ohio State's 34-21 comeback victory over Wisconsin in the Big Ten title game

That was a wonderful exhibition of football, the key word being exhibition. Top-ranked Ohio State did not need to win to make the College Football Playoff, and Wisconsin already was boxed out of the final four.

Clemson crushes U.Va. in ACC championship game as Cavs await bowl bid

Trevor Lawrence passed for 302 yards and four touchdowns and the juggernaut that is No. 3 Clemson coasted to a 62-17 victory over U.Va. at Bank of America Stadium.

Lane Kiffin steps down as FAU coach, takes job at Ole Miss

Florida Atlantic's Lane Kiffin stepped down as Owls coach, and will return to the SEC to coach Ole Miss.

No. 24 Butler tops Florida 76-62 behind balanced scoring

Sean McDermott and Aaron Thompson each score 16 points to lead No. 24 Butler to a 76-62 win over Florida.

UCF basketball uses balanced attack during win over NJIT

The UCF basketball team used a balanced attack and steady defense during a 78-65 win over NJIT Saturday at Addition Financial Arena.

Magic showing improvement on defense

7-time Disney Marathon champ Fredison Costa claims victory at OUC Orlando Half Marathon

Fredison Costa, a seven-time Walt Disney World Marathon champion, finished atop the men's division at the 43rd OUC Orlando Half Marathon.

Seminole beats Mainland in Rotary Tip-Off Classic final

Amarie Perkins and LaDarron Cleveland each scored 18 points to lead Seminole to the win in the final of the Rotary Tip-Off Classic at Winter Park High School

Windermere basketball falls to 2-3 with pieces missing; CFCA beats Blake at Breast Cancer Awareness

Windermere High's basketball team, coming off a 27-5 final four season, has been hit hard by injuries and slipped to 2-3 with a loss against state-ranked Tampa Catholic in Saturday's Breast Cancer Awareness Basketball Classic at Oak Ridge. Still, the Wolverines believe they can be a Class 7A championship contender.

Oak Ridge, West Oaks score Breast Cancer Awareness Basketball Classic wins

Orlando basketball powers West Oaks Academy and Oak Ridge finished Saturday's Breast Cancer Awareness Basketball Classic with hard-fought victories in the marquee matchups.

Master's over Oviedo and more Hoops with a Heart highlights

The undefeated Master's Academy, Lake Highland Prep and Mount Dora Christian boys basketball teams stayed that way with victories in Saturday's Hoops with a Heart event in Oviedo.

Circle Christian's Canon Claycomb is golfer of the year; TFA earns top team spot

After stellar four-year career, Circle Christian's Canon Claycomb finally earns Orlando Sentinel boys golfer of the year. The First Academy finishes atop Sentinel Super Six team rankings.

Orlando area high school scores, top performers for Dec. 7

FHSAA rushing record broken just 24 hours after previous mark was set with Blountstown's Treven Smith rushing for 365 yards on 24 carries, but Madison County still earned the Class 1A victory, 70-35

Dolphins show growth under Brian Flores with mentality to fight back

Brian Flores praised his players for being fighters during their recent comeback win, but he hopes they are able to get off to a quicker start overall against the New York Jets.

Ben Simmons hits another 3, pours in 34 as Sixers crush Cavs

Ben Simmons hit his second career 3-pointer and scored a career-high 34 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers didn't need Joel Embiid's help to rout the Cleveland Cavaliers 141-94 Saturday night.

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