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FILE - Clemson co-offensive coordinator Tony Elliott speaks during media day for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans, on Jan. 11, 2020, file photo. Virginia has hired Elliott as its next football coach, Cavaliers athletic director Carla Williams announced Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Virginia names Clemson's Tony Elliott as next football coach

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 10, 2021 04:39 PM EST

South Florida quarterback Timmy McClain, left, gets sacked by Cincinnati linebacker Wilson Huber during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Ridder breaks Cincinnati TD record, No. 2 Bearcats beat USF

By Mark Didtler Nov. 12, 2021 09:44 PM EST

Cincinnati wide receiver Tre Tucker runs for a score on a 1-yard touchdown pass quarterback Desmond Ridder against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Cincinnati at South Florida 11/12/2021

Nov. 12, 2021 07:25 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder drops back to pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tulsa on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
No. 2 Cincinnati favored to stay on roll at South Florida

By Fred Goodall Nov. 11, 2021 04:00 PM EST

Houston's quarterback Clayton Tune throws a pass against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Tune passes for 385 yards, No. 20 Houston tops USF 54-42

By Mark Didtler Nov. 06, 2021 11:36 PM EDT

South Florida quarterback Timmy McClain (9) looks to pass the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against BYU Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Baylor Romney helps No. 15 BYU outlast South Florida 35-27

By John Coon Sep. 26, 2021 01:44 AM EDT

BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) carries the ball against Arizona State in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 15 BYU hosts South Florida team making rare trip West

By Pat Graham Sep. 23, 2021 01:24 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen wears patriotic colored shoes in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
QB debate continues as No. 13 Florida routs USF 42-20

By Fred Goodall Sep. 11, 2021 04:55 PM EDT

Florida wide receiver Jacob Copeland (1) celebrates after scoring on a 41-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Florida at South Florida 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 02:51 PM EDT

Florida coach Dan Mullen, right, gets a kiss from his wife, Megan, after Florida defeated Florida Atlantic in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Mullen goes for 100th victory as No. 13 Florida visits USF

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 02:37 PM EDT

Florida coach Dan Mullen, right, gets a kiss from his wife, Megan, after Florida defeated Florida Atlantic in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Richardson's encore with No. 13 Florida comes at woeful USF

By Mark Long Sep. 09, 2021 12:56 PM EDT

North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary (13) hands the ball off to running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Person, Knight, defense help NC State roll past USF 45-0

By Aaron Beard Sep. 02, 2021 10:49 PM EDT

North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary (13) throws a pass against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
South Florida at North Carolina State 9/2/2021

Sep. 02, 2021 08:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2021, file photo, North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary passes during NCAA college football practice in Raleigh, N.C. Leary is returning from a leg injury that sidelined him for much of last season. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
NC State faces familiar foe in South Florida QB Fortin

By Aaron Beard Sep. 01, 2021 03:20 PM EDT

Florida State fan Pat McKinnon, center, watches the ceremony for longtime Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden, as he lies in repose at the Tucker Civic Center during a public celebration of life, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Tallahassee, Fla. Bowden became the FSU football coach in 1976, transforming the program into one of the best in the country. He coached FSU to national championships in 1993 and 1999. Bowden was 91. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Bobby Bowden remembered for faith, family and football

By Bob Ferrante Aug. 14, 2021 04:57 PM EDT

FILE - Clemson co-offensive ordinator Tony Elliott speaks during media day for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans, in this Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, file photo. Clemson's Tony Elliott has joined college football's club of $2 million assistants. The school's board of trustees approved a $300,000 raise for the team's offensive coordinator, bumping up his total compensation to $2 million. Along with defensive coordinator Brent Venables, at $2.4 million a year, the Tigers are the only program in college football with both coordinators making that much, according to USA Today's database of assistant salaries. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Elliott's raise gives Clemson two $2 million coordinators

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 04, 2021 11:54 AM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws a pass as LSU linebacker Andre Anthony (3) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
LSU at Florida 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 07:49 PM EST

Clemson sideline personnel hold play signal cards during the third quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Notre Dame on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)
Clemson's Brent Venables says defense is good, not great

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 19, 2020 10:54 AM EST

South Florida wide receiver Randall St. Felix, top, makes a catch and is upended by Cincinnati cornerback Coby Bryant, bottom, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 15 Cincinnati rolls past South Florida, 28-7

By Jeff Wallner Oct. 03, 2020 08:04 PM EDT

Cincinnati running back Gerrid Doaks, left, celebrates his touchdown against Army with teammate Leonard Taylor during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati beat Army 24-10. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 15 Cincinnati tries to maintain momentum against USF

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 03:22 PM EDT