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FILE - In this July 17, 2017, file photo, Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby speaks to reporters during the Big 12 NCAA college football media day in Frisco, Texas. Bowlsby said Tuesday, April 5, 2022, that he will step away from his role as Big 12 commissioner later this year after a decade in that job. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Big 12 commish Bowlsby stepping away from role this year

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 05, 2022 04:55 PM EDT

FILE - Baylor offensive linemen Connor Galvin, left, and Xavier Newman-Johnson (55), head coach Dave Aranda, and linebacker Terrel Bernard, right, hold up the trophy as ABC commentator Molly McGrath looks on after an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Aranda has agreed to a contract extension through the 2028 season after leading the Bears to a Big 12 championship and a school-record 12 wins capped by a Sugar Bowl victory last season. The school announced the extension Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, two months after athletic director Mack Rhoades had said there was a verbal agreement in amend the coach's contract. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman, File)

Baylor's Aranda gets contract extension through 2028 season

Feb. 15, 2022 12:46 PM EST

FILE - UCLA head coach Chip Kelly looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Oct. 16, 2021, in Seattle. Kelly agreed to a new four-year contract with UCLA on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, after he led the Bruins to their best season since 2015. The agreement also came two days before the $9 million buyout on Kelly’s original contract would have expired. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Chip Kelly staying at UCLA, agrees to new 4-year contract

By Joe Reedy Jan. 14, 2022 07:45 PM EST

Alabama coach Nick Saban, second from left, and the team get off the plane at an airport in Indianapolis on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. Alabama is scheduled to play Georgia on Monday in the College Football Playoff championship game. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Alabama, Georgia receive warm welcome in frigid Indianapolis

By Michael Marot Jan. 07, 2022 09:09 PM EST

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen gets a cooler of water dumped on him after an NCAA college football game in the semifinals of the FCS playoffs, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Bozeman, Mont. Montana State beat South Dakota State 31-17. (AP Photo/Tommy Martino)

FCS issues COVID-19 contingency plan for upcoming title game

Jan. 03, 2022 08:09 PM EST

Rose Queen Nadia Chung waves to the crowd at the 133rd Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)

New Year's Rose Parade marches on despite COVID-19 surge

Jan. 01, 2022 12:13 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, a 2020 Rose Parade float is seen at the start of the route at the 131st Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif. The Rose Parade and Rose Bowl college football game between Ohio State and Utah were set to go forward on New Year's Day despite surging cases of COVID-19, which forced the cancelation of the 2021 parade. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker, File)

New Year's Day Rose Parade set to go despite virus surge

Dec. 31, 2021 03:49 PM EST

No. 10 Utah Utes make Rose Bowl debut vs No. 7 Buckeyes

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2021 12:04 PM EST
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Rose Bowl: No. 7 Ohio State (10-2) vs. No. 10 Utah (10-3), Jan. 1, 5 p.m. Eastern (ESPN) Line: Ohio State by 4 1/2, according...

Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during a coaches luncheon ahead of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Miami. Michigan will play Georgia in the Orange Bowl on Friday, Dec. 31. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Avoiding coronavirus part of quieter bowl week for CFP teams

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 31, 2021 02:32 AM EST

FILE - UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson pulls back to throw a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against California on Nov. 27, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. Thompson-Robinson was voted to The Associated Press All Pac-12 team on Friday, Dec. 10. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Holiday Bowl scrapped as virus issues hit UCLA before kick

Dec. 28, 2021 03:57 PM EST

Ohio State players C.J. Stroud, Dawand Jones, Jax Smith-Njigba and Bryson Shaw wave on a vehicle in a parade for the Rose Bowl Team Visit Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, Dec. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

COVID-19 concerns lead to changes in Rose Bowl buildup

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 27, 2021 11:56 PM EST

New Florida head football coach Billy Napier, right, and athletic director Scott Stricklin pose for a photo as Napier is introduced during a news conference at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP)

Florida's Stricklin gets extension, nearly doubles salary

By Mark Long Dec. 27, 2021 06:11 PM EST

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in Durham, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Boise State pulls out of Arizona Bowl due to COVID-19 issues

Dec. 27, 2021 05:06 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban leaves the field after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. Alabama won 41-24. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

'Stay focused': CFP games arrive with pandemic raging, again

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 27, 2021 03:27 PM EST

FILE - Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell prepares to take players onto the field prior to an NCAA college football game against Miami (Ohio) Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. For Cincinnati (13-0), a member of the second-tier American Athletic Conference, the planets aligned. The Bearcats landed as the No. 4 seed in the CFP, invading the domain of college football's blue bloods. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)

No. 1 Alabama without OC and No. 4 Cincy arrive for CFP semi

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 26, 2021 03:29 PM EST

Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley looks on from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

COVID outbreaks at UVa, BC scuttle Fenway, Military bowls

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 26, 2021 12:44 PM EST

FILE - The Hawaii team takes the field before an NCAA college football game against Nevada in Reno, Nev., Oct. 16, 2021. The Hawaii Bowl was canceled Thursday, Dec. 23, on the eve of the game after Hawaii withdrew because of COVID-19, season-ending injuries and transfers. “We are disappointed our season has to end this way,” Hawaii coach Todd Graham said in a statement. “As competitive as we are and as much as we want to play the game, we cannot put the health and safety of our student-athletes at risk.” (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes, File)

Hawaii Bowl canceled on eve of game after Hawaii pulls out

Dec. 23, 2021 10:25 PM EST

Hawaii has pulled out of the Hawaii Bowl game against Memphis because of COVID-19, season-ending injuries and transfers

Dec. 23, 2021 10:14 PM EST
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii has pulled out of the Hawaii Bowl game against Memphis because of COVID-19, season-ending injuries and transfers. ...