The outcome of Florida State-Oklahoma State was one of the many surprises from week one of college football.  

Ray Rice was given a two-game suspension for domestic violence, causing revamped sanctions.

Numerous media outlets and political figures have spoken out against Washington's controversial football team name.

A columnist's friend picked Sam Bradford (throwing) in their fantasy draft hours after the St. Louis Rams quarterback injured his ACL. 

Former Northwestern University quarterback Kain Colter led a movement that resulted in the Chicago district of the National Labor Relations Board deciding to allow the Wildcats football team to unionize.

Rutgers University now offers a course that studies international superstar Beyoncé's influence on pop culture. 

Michael Sam is poised to become the first openly gay player in the NFL.

Ward gained fame as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers

Lewis made a Super Bowl appearance as a Philadelphia Eagle in 2005.