Arrests
This photo provided by the Alachua (Fla.) County Jail show Jalen Kitna. Florida backup quarterback Jalen Kitna, the son of retired NFL quarterback Jon Kitna, was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 and charged with two counts of distribution of child exploitation material and three counts of possession of child pornography. (Alachua County Jail via AP)
Florida formally dismisses QB Kitna amid child porn charges

By Mark Long Dec. 02, 2022 02:51 PM EST

FILE - Interim Nebraska head football coach Mickey Joseph answers questions from the media since being named the position, Sept. 13, 2022 in Lincoln, Neb.. Mickey Joseph, who served as Nebraska's interim coach for nine games after Scott Frost's firing, was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 on suspicion of strangulation and third-degree domestic assault. (Chris Machian/Omaha World-Herald via AP)
Woman tells police Joseph 'pushed me on couch, strangled me'

By Eric Olson Dec. 01, 2022 04:53 PM EST

This photo provided by the Alachua (Fla.) County Jail show Jalen Kitna. Florida backup quarterback Jalen Kitna, the son of retired NFL quarterback Jon Kitna, was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 and charged with two counts of distribution of child exploitation material and three counts of possession of child pornography. (Alachua County Jail via AP)
Florida QB Kitna leaves jail as child porn details emerge

By Mark Long Dec. 01, 2022 02:55 PM EST

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches against Illinois in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan lineman Mazi Smith facing concealed weapon charge

By Ed White Dec. 01, 2022 12:27 PM EST

In a photo provided by the Lincoln (Neb.) Police Department, Mickey Joseph, who was Nebraska's interim football coach earlier this year, appears in a booking photo Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. Joseph was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of strangulation and third-degree domestic assault. Police went to a Lincoln residence shortly before 2 p.m. CST after a report of a domestic disturbance. Following an investigation, the 54-year-old Joseph was arrested at another location in the city. He was being held at Lancaster Country Jail. (Lincoln Police Department via AP)
Former Nebraska interim coach arrested in domestic case

By Eric Olson Nov. 30, 2022 07:15 PM EST

This photo provided by the Alachua (Fla.) County Jail show Jalen Kitna. Florida backup quarterback Jalen Kitna, the son of retired NFL quarterback Jon Kitna, was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 and charged with two counts of distribution of child exploitation material and three counts of possession of child pornography. (Alachua County Jail via AP)
Florida QB Kitna arrested on child pornography charges

By Mark Long Nov. 30, 2022 05:35 PM EST

University of Virginia head football coach, Tony Elliott, holds his emotions in check as he speaks to the media during a press conference concerning the killing of three football players as well as the wounding of two others at the University of Virginia Tuesday Nov. 15, 2022, in Charlottesville. Va. Authorities say three people have been killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at the University of Virginia and a student suspect is in custody. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Prosecutor: Witness told police UVA suspect targeted victims

By Denise Lavoie Nov. 16, 2022 08:30 AM EST

Students participate in a vigil in response to shootings that happened on the University of Virginia campus the night before in Charlottesville, Va., on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. (Mike Kropf/The Daily Progress via AP)
Suspect caught in fatal shooting of 3 U.Va. football players

By Sarah Rankin Nov. 14, 2022 11:52 AM EST

FILE - Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Landover, Md. Officials at the Washington Metropolitan Department say a 17-year-old male has been arrested in relation to the August shooting of Robinson. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
17-year-old arrested in August shooting of Commanders RB

Nov. 02, 2022 04:51 PM EDT

LSU tight end Mason Taylor (86) is upended on a pass reception near the goal line by Tennessee defensive back Trevon Flowers, left, and defensive back Jaylen McCollough in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Captain for No. 6 Tennessee charged with aggravated assault

Oct. 10, 2022 05:03 PM EDT

Kent State running back Marquez Cooper (1), center, is stopped by Georgia defenders Malaki Starks (24), Nazir Stackhouse (78), and Javon Bullard (22) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia DB Bullard's status uncertain following DUI arrest

Sep. 26, 2022 01:03 PM EDT

The Utah student section show their support during the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State and Utah Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Salt Lake City. A University of Utah student was arrested on suspicion of making terrorist threats after police said she threatened to detonate a nuclear reactor if the school's football team failed to win a game last Saturday. Charging documents filed in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 allege that the student posted threats before Utah's game against San Diego State University on Saturday. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Utah student charged for terrorism threat over football game

Sep. 22, 2022 05:34 PM EDT

5 Kentucky players sue Lexington police over 2021 arrests

Sep. 21, 2022 07:27 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Five of six Kentucky football players cleared by a grand jury last year on burglary charges have sued a Lexington police officer who directed...

Kansas suspends WR Trevor Wilson indefinitely after arrest

Aug. 29, 2022 03:16 PM EDT
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas suspended starting wide receiver Trevor Wilson indefinitely and backup Tanaka Scott for the Jayhawks' season-opener against Tennessee...

Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Auburn QB TJ Finley charged with attempting to elude police

Aug. 04, 2022 06:18 PM EDT

FILE - Texas A&M wide receiver Ainias Smith catches a 25-yard touchdown pass against Alabama during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M receiver Ainias Smith was arrested early Wednesday, July 20, 2022, on charges of driving while intoxicated, unlawful carrying of a weapon and possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana, according to Brazos County jail records. Smith, 21, was arrested by Texas A&M police and was booked into the Brazos County jail. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
Texas A&M's Smith arrested on DWI, weapons, pot charges

Jul. 20, 2022 02:13 PM EDT

Ex-Alabama QB Barker enters plea in domestic violence case

Jun. 10, 2022 01:01 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former Alabama quarterback Jay Barker, who is married to country music singer Sara Evans, has entered what Tennessee prosecutors called a ...

Idaho State assistant football coach charged with murder

Jun. 02, 2022 07:33 PM EDT
POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Idaho State assistant football coach DaVonte’ Neal has been arrested on suspicion of killing a man in Arizona and the school intends to...

Kentucky football player charged with DUI, careless driving

May. 09, 2022 11:56 AM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky football player has been charged with drunken driving, university police said. Running back Chris Rodriguez Jr., 24,...

Brother of Clemson's Dabo Swinney arrested on sex charge

May. 06, 2022 11:08 AM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The brother of Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney has been arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of a minor, according to South...