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College football's first national championship rematch was fitting sequel to the original, with an unusual twist at the end.

A trio of Tennessee Titans say they raised their right fists in the air after the national anthem ended to honour the victims and heroes of 9-11, and to bring attention to the ongoing unequal treatment of African-Americans and other minorities.

College football's opening weekend kicked off Saturday and it was full of drama. Here's a quick round-up of everything you missed.

After destroying Michigan State 38-0 in the College Football Playoff semifinals on Thursday, Alabama will meet Clemson, which beat Oklahoma earlier in the day, for the title on Jan. 11.

A judge on Tuesday agreed to postpone the double murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez while prosecutors try to get their hands on evidence now held by a law firm that previously represented him.

Jurors in the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez asked Wednesday for a list of the 439 exhibits they have to sift through as they decide whether to convict him in the shooting death of another man.

All-star running back DeMarco Murray will sign a deal Thursday to play for the Philadelphia Eagles according to reports.

The NCAA announced a new settlement deal that returns 112 wins to Penn State and the late Joe Paterno. The wins were initially vacated in light of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal.

Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota has declared his eligibility for the NFL draft. The Ducks quarterback announced on Oregon's website on Wednesday that he would forgo his senior season. The school said he filed paperwork on Wednesday, a day before the NFL deadline.

Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 246 yards and four touchdowns and Ohio State won the first national title in college football's playoff era, running over Oregon 42-20 Monday night.