Heisman Watch: Alabama's AJ McCarron Has Little More To Prove
If there is one quarterback in the country you might want leading your offense down field with the game on the line, it may be Alabama's AJ McCarron.
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If there is one quarterback in the country you might want leading your offense down field with the game on the line, it may be Alabama's AJ McCarron.
The Pac 12 has a few quarterbacks being talked about when discussing the Heisman Trophy this season. While Oregon's Marcus Mariota may be considered the Heisman favorite at this point in the season, Oregon State's Sean Mannion has been doing more than enough to stay in the running, and may be the ultimate sleeper pick this season.
This year's Heisman Trophy race is already off to a fast start and as you might have expected, it is quarterbacks leading the way after just two weeks of play. Here is a look at last year's Heisman winner heading into week three of the season.
Both Alabama and Ohio State are regarded as monstrously strong this year. Which coach will walk away with the most wins?
With three BCS titles in the past four years, it comes as no surprise to see Alabama at No. 1 in the preseason coaches poll.
That's right, this kid who was highly recruited from Bama, Notre Dame, Michigan and Florida State, among others, is posting a video where he flushes recruiting letters.
Through all the smokescreens and the haze that are leading up to this week's NFL Draft, it appears as though Alabama cornerback Dee Milliner -- who, at one point, was considered by some to be a potential top-five pick -- is slowly making his way down the draft board.
President Barack Obama officially took office on Jan. 20, 2009, and part of being the president is welcoming college football's national champion to the White House.
The vacation ship carrying some 4,200 people docked late Thursday after a painfully slow approach that took most of the day. Passengers raucously cheered after days of what they described as overflowing toilets, food shortages and foul odors.
Alabama rolled to its second consecutive BCS championship, and third in four seasons, beating No. 1 Notre Dame 42-14 in a BCS championship game that was no classic after all.
Sometimes, the buildup to a game can overwhelm what actually happens on the field.
Two undefeated teams, three Heisman Trophy finalists, five lead changes and 19 seconds left when the winning touchdown was scored.
The Detroit Lions are going to have a high draft pick, and the consensus may be that they should take a defensive back in the first round. However, what if there isn't one worth taking?
A man is facing murder charges in Michigan after investigators say the pickup truck he was driving collided head-on with a car, killing a woman and two young children.
A man from Alabama suspected of driving drunk should be charged in the deaths of a woman and two young children after his pickup truck collided head-on with their car in southwestern Michigan, police said.
Johnny Football and Southern Conference newbies Texas A&M took down the biggest bully in their new neighborhood and left No. 1 Alabama with badly bruised national championship hopes.
I am asked this all the time, "What are the Wolverines going to be this year?"
Alabama is the new No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll, moving past Southern California after its resounding victory against Michigan.
Brady Hoke wants to make sure his team bounces back mentally from Saturday's 41-14 loss to No. 2 Alabama.
AJ McCarron threw two touchdown passes and Alabama's retooled defense showed it could still dominate as the second-ranked Crimson Tide pounded No. 8 Michigan 41-14 on Saturday night.
Floyd Mayweather really lived up to his nickname of "money" when he decided to lay down a bet on the Michigan/Bama game.
97.1 The Ticket's Doug Karsch broke the story that Michigan RB Fitzgerald Toussaint and LB Frank Clark won't play against Alabama.
The Michigan Wolverines have reclaimed their confidence, something Alabama did shortly after Nick Saban landed in Tuscaloosa and started winning national titles.
Colossal college football programs Alabama and Michigan have combined for 1,709 wins and 25 national titles but seldom tangle on the field.
Michigan Head Coach Brady Hoke says he has an idea what he will do with RB Fitz Toussaint and LB Frank Clark, but as of now neither has been reinstated.
Attorney Bobby Raitt says he sent a letter to U of M and a fraternity close to where police found Mattson, telling them to preserve all evidence related to this case.
Four candidates facing off to become Michigan's next governor took center stage in Detroit on Friday at a forum for the Michigan Education Association.
Students told CBS News Detroit on Friday that they expected more in response from the university to the stabbing.
A telephone scam has been targeting residents of Monroe County, with several such reports made Friday to the sheriff's office.
A Detroit man pleaded guilty to a federal charge relating to drug activity in West Virginia, prosecutors report.
An arctic cold front slips through the area as the clipper system that brought light snow Friday will drop temperatures dangerously low overnight.
Attorney Bobby Raitt says he sent a letter to U of M and a fraternity close to where police found Mattson, telling them to preserve all evidence related to this case.
Four candidates facing off to become Michigan's next governor took center stage in Detroit on Friday at a forum for the Michigan Education Association.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Students told CBS News Detroit on Friday that they expected more in response from the university to the stabbing.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates rock-and-rolled their way to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
A new push to pass a GOP elections bill known as the SAVE America Act is underway in Congress, but Democrats warn the proposal could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.
Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates rock-and-rolled their way to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the NFL MVP, just edging out four other candidates that included New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, last year's MVP.
Tarik Skubal has won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team's $19 million offer.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
An attorney is investigating the death of 19-year-old University of Michigan sophomore Lucas Mattson, nearly two weeks after his body was found southeast of central campus following a 20-hour-long search.
The search for Nancy Guthrie grows more desperate as her family released another message pleading for her safe return.
A former youth hockey doctor who is serving time in Michigan on sexual misconduct charges is also facing charges in Minnesota, court records show.
A man who was fatally shot by Washtenaw County deputies last month has been identified.
The United States and Iran are holding talks on Friday in an effort to deescalate tensions over Iran's nuclear program.