Oklahoma DE R Mason Thomas (quad) doubtful to play vs. Alabama - ESPN
Oklahoma defensive end R Mason Thomas is unlikely to play against Alabama on Saturday because of a quad injury.
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Sources: Virginia Tech in early talks with James Franklin - ESPN
Former Penn State head coach James Franklin and Virginia Tech are in early stages of talks, with some resolution on his candidacy expected in the coming days, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Sources: Wisconsin QB Carter Smith to start vs. No. 2 Hoosiers - ESPN
Wisconsin will start true freshman Carter Smith at No. 2 Indiana on Saturday, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel, as he replaces Danny O'Neil after the sophomore was carted off the field with a right leg injury last week.
Sources: Virginia QB Chandler Morris could return vs. Duke - ESPN
Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris is progressing toward returning to play on Saturday, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Sources: LSU removes new AD Verge Ausberry's interim tag - ESPN
LSU is promoting Verge Ausberry to athletic director and taking off his interim tag, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel, confirming multiple reports.
Sources: Nebraska QB Raiola has broken fibula, out for season - ESPN
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola has a broken right fibula, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Sunday, and will sit out the remainder of the season.
College football Bottom 10 after Week 9: Hot seats getting hotter - ESPN
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Sources: Bobby Petrino overhauls Arkansas staff, fires assistants - ESPN
Bobby Petrino started overhauling his coaching staff at Arkansas on Monday morning, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel, firing three defensive assistants just one day after being named the Razorbacks' interim coach.