Because accuracy is essential in journalism, I am making a change effective immediately. The clothing item college football players wear on the lower half of their bodies will no longer be called football pants; I will henceforth call them football shorts.

The college football world went wild over the University of Oklahoma's short-pants kicker with a big leg during the Sooners' recent win over the Tennessee Volunteers.

Michigan football will wear blue pants and accessories for their upcoming road game. This marks the third time this season the team has worn blue pants on the road. The Wolverines' record is 1-1 this season when wearing the blue pants.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Short football pants this season aren’t suitable in South Dakota. It’s part of the point of emphasis on illegal and improperly worn player equipment. Activities directors from two high schools said there are times when high ...