As letters of intent poured into college football offices via fax across the country, Penn State's new head coach sat at a table on the campus of another university in Indianapolis and looked at his cell phone. (02/02/2012)

Perhaps no major college football program in the country faced a bigger recruiting challenge than Penn State. (02/02/2012)

Alabama's recruiting is going the same way as the team's fortunes on the field. The Crimson Tide keeps ending up No. 1. Coach Nick Saban put together another stellar recruiting class that is ranked No. 1 in the country by most scouting services and recruiting gurus. Rivals.com ranked Alabama's class of 27 players No. 1 for the fourth time in five years. (02/02/2012)

Trey Burke scored 18 points, and No. 23 Michigan raced to a 20-point, first-half lead before holding on for a 68-56 victory against visiting No. 20 Indiana. The Wolverines (17-6, 7-3 Big Ten) remained unbeaten at home. They got off to a quick start after last weekend's loss at No. 3 Ohio State, scoring the first 13 points and eventually taking a 28-8 lead. (02/02/2012)

WEST DEPTFORD, N.J. -- In late December, West Deptford (N.J.) defensive tackle Jamil Pollard became the first player to commit to Penn State since the Jerry Sandusky scandal began in early November. (02/01/2012)