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Oklahoma assistant McNeill leaving program to care for dad

Jan. 23, 2020 06:40 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla, (AP) — Ruffin McNeill is stepping down as Oklahoma's assistant head coach and outside linebackers coach to help care for his 85-year-old father...

SMU adds Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley's brother as assistant

Jan. 21, 2020 05:04 PM EST
DALLAS (AP) — SMU has hired Garrett Riley as its offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The younger brother of Oklahoma coach...

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) scores a touchdown against LSU during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, in Atlanta. Hurts, the Heisman Trophy runner-up who once starred for Alabama, is hoping to improve his NFL draft stock at the Senior Bowl. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Jalen Hurts eyes NFL, with 'boulder' not chip on shoulder

By John Zenor Jan. 21, 2020 04:47 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma cornerback Parnell Motley, left, and quarterback Jalen Hurts, right, celebrate with fans following an NCAA college football game against Baylor, in Waco, Texas. Motley and Hurts were selected to The Associated Press All-Big 12 Conference team, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
Burrow vs. Hurts: A tantalizing matchup at the Peach Bowl

By Paul Newberry Dec. 27, 2019 05:02 PM EST

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron and his wife Kelly arrive with the team for the CFP Peach Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Oklahoma definite outsider in this College Football Playoff

By Paul Newberry Dec. 26, 2019 03:57 PM EST

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates with the trophy following the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Virginia in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Clemson won 62-17. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Perfect fit: Playoff teams' in-house hires getting it done

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 25, 2019 09:24 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, right, works against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State said, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, the NCAA has concluded that star DE Chase Young must sit out one more football game before he can return. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Playoff matchups: OU slowdown vs LSU; Clemson keys on Young

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 24, 2019 09:51 AM EST

NCAA college football player and Heisman Trophy finalist, Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts talks to the media during a news conference before the start of the Heisman Trophy ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason Szenes)
Oklahoma QB Jalen Hurts enjoying final college season

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 24, 2019 09:32 AM EST

The Oklahoma Sooners football team arrived at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019. The Oklahoma Sooners will face the LSU Tigers in the Chick-fil-a A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 28. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
No. 1 LSU could be missing top rusher against No. 4 Sooners

By Charles Odum Dec. 23, 2019 05:46 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (2) celebrates a 30-23 overtime win against Baylor during the Big 12 Championship game, in Arlington, Texas. Lamb was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)
Wide Open CFP: Dynamic receivers highlight playoff match ups

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 22, 2019 10:25 AM EST

The Heisman Trophy appears on display during a news conference before the Heisman Trophy ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason Szenes)
Heisman 2020: 2 quarterbacks from Georgia and Georgia's QB

Ralph D. Russo Dec. 15, 2019 10:29 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo, TCU linebacker Garret Wallow (30) tackles West Virginia running back Leddie Brown (4) in an NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Wallow was selected to The Associated Press All-Big 12 Conference team, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)
Hubbard, Lynch, Hurts lead AP Big 12 awards; Rhule top coach

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 13, 2019 12:48 PM EST

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, left, jokes with LSU head coach Ed Orgeron and Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley, right, as they pose with the College Football Championship trophy during a news conference ahead for the College Football playoffs Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Atlanta. Ryan Day of Ohio State was unable to attend. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Familiar face missing as playoff coaches gather in Atlanta

By Paul Newberry Dec. 12, 2019 08:27 PM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is carried off the field by his teammates after defeating Alabama 46-41 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa , Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Heisman Trophy candidates: Burrow, Fields, Hurts, Young

By Eric Olson Dec. 11, 2019 12:39 PM EST

Louisville head coach Scott Satterfield grimaces as he walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
12 of 26 first-year coaches are taking their teams to bowls

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 08:35 PM EST

Appalachian State coach Eliah Drinkwitz talks with quarterback Zac Thomas (12) during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Troy on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AP Source: Mizzou hiring Appalachian State's Eli Drinkwitz

By Dave Skretta Dec. 08, 2019 08:00 PM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) holds his MVP trophy after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Atlanta. LSU won 37-10. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Burrow, No. 1 LSU vs. Hurts, No. 4 Oklahoma in Peach Bowl

By Paul Newberry Dec. 08, 2019 02:24 PM EST

Ohio State offensive lineman Branden Bowen (76) holds the trophy as he leaves the field following the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
The Latest: Toledo left out of bowl berths despite 6-6 mark

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 12:39 PM EST

Ohio State players celebrate the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Playoff showdowns: LSU vs. Oklahoma; Ohio State vs. Clemson

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

Oklahoma linebacker Nik Bonitto (35) and defensive tackle Jalen Redmond (31) sack Baylor Bears quarterback Jacob Zeno (14) in overtime in an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 6 Oklahoma beats No. 8 Baylor 30-23 in OT for B12 title

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 07, 2019 04:08 PM EST