Nick Saban has a lot of work to do after winning his sixth title at Alabama and seventh overall.
Maine colleges
Blanca Millan, Anne Simon form dangerous scoring combination for UMaine women’s basketball team
The senior and sophomore give Black Bears a one-two punch that opponents have struggled to contain in the early going.
College roundup: No. 7 Michigan routs No. 9 Wisconsin, 77-54
The Wolverines turn this Big Ten showdown into a blowout with a 43-6 run that spanned parts of both halves.
Analysis: It only took the first half to see the full range of DeVonta Smith’s talent
Alabama receiver and Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith injured his hand early in the third quarter, but had done plenty of damage by then.
Sparked by Jones and Smith, Alabama rolls past Ohio State to win national title
Mac Jones throws for 464 yards and five TDs, DeVonta Smith has 12 catches for 215 yards and three TDs – all in the first half before suffering a hand injury – and Alabama handles Ohio State.
North Atlantic Conference won’t offer basketball this winter
The conference, which includes five Maine colleges, had previously delayed a decision on winter sports before opting to cancel competition.
Sunday’s college roundup: UMaine men record second win
Precious Okoh, Stephane Ingo and LeChaun DuHart lead the Black Bears past NJIT, 45-41.
Sidelines: At the University of Maine, the Pit goes silent for basketball games
With no crowd for games this season, the UMaine basketball teams move games to their old campus gym, with no crowds, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
College basketball: Holmes scores 27 as No. 19 Indiana tops Penn State, 85-64
Mackenzie Holmes of Gorham also had six rebounds and five blocks in the Hoosiers’ win.
Men’s Ice Hockey: UMaine looks to make improvements on defense
Black Bears have committed 29 penalties, 21 goals in first four games, including a 9-5 loss to UMass-Lowell on Monday.