The worst scandals in college sports history

Sports The worst scandals in college sports history A look at the worst scandals in college sports history. 1/14 PENN STATE FOOTBALL; Years of child sex abuse by longtime assistant Jerry Sandusky (left) tarnished the image of the school and legendary coach Joe Paterno (right). Today's Gallery Headlines [### Metro Atlanta students write valentines to veterans](/gallery/education/2026/02/metro-atlanta-students-write-valentines-to-veterans/) [### PHOTOS: Georgia teams dance way to state championships](/gallery/sports/2026/02/photos-georgia-teams-dance-way-to-state-championships/) [### PHOTOS: Day 3 of Spring Training for Braves](/gallery/sports/2026/02/photos-day-3-of-spring-training-for-braves/) [### AJC photos of the month -- January 2026](/gallery/news/2026/02/ajc-photos-of-the-month-january-2026/) More Galleries [### PHOTOS: A look at Kennesaw State baseball's new home](/gallery/sports/2026/02/photos-a-look-at-kennesaw-state-baseballs-new-home/) [### PHOTOS: Hawks and Bucks in action on MLK Day](/gallery/sports/2026/01/photos-hawks-and-bucks-in-action-on-mlk-day/) [### PHOTOS: Hawks fall at home to Celtics](/gallery/sports/2026/01/photos-hawks-fall-at-home-to-celtics/) [### PHOTOS: No. 21 Georgia holds off No. 17 Arkansas in men's basketball](/gallery/sports/2026/01/photos-georgia-holds-off-arkansas-in-mens-basketball/)