Alabama, coming off of its fourth national title in the past seven seasons, tops the preseason Amway Coaches poll for the third time, while Clemson, last year's runner-up, remains No. 2.
Baylor is No. 2 and Utah is up to fourth behind No. 1 Ohio State in The Associated Press college football poll.
Less than four months removed from his transfer to Florida State, Everett Golson has been named the Seminoles' starting quarterback.
The woman who accused former Baylor defensive end Sam Ukwuachu of raping her in 2013 has hired a Title IX law firm to represent her in potential civil litigation.
The Football Writers Association of America released its 75th Anniversary All-America Team on Thursday, including 75 players (three teams of 25) from as far back as the 1940s.
Florida State is following up on president John Thrasher's desire to implement a mandatory course in social responsibilities for student-athletes in light of recent off-field issues.