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University of Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez speaks during a press conference following an event marking his retirement announcement at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Tuesday, April 6, 2021. (John Hart/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
Wisconsin hopes to hire new AD 'within a few months'

Apr. 07, 2021 04:39 PM EDT

University of Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez speaks during a press conference following an event marking his retirement announcement at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Tuesday, April 6, 2021. (John Hart/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
Barry Alvarez, AD who reshaped Wisconsin sports, to retire

By Steve Megargee Apr. 06, 2021 10:18 AM EDT

Notre Dame's two-headed spring QB race features Pyne, Coan

By John Fineran Apr. 03, 2021 07:44 PM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — There is competition once again in Notre Dame’s quarterback room this spring and that’s exactly how coach Brian Kelly and offensive...

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico in Madison, Wisc. Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard says he has unfinished business at his alma mater and wouldn’t have felt right leaving after a pandemic-shortened season as he explained his decision to remain with the Badgers. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Leonhard says he has 'unfinished business' at Wisconsin

Mar. 31, 2021 01:45 PM EDT

FILE - Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) talks with running back coach Gary Brown during a workout at the team's NFL football practice facility in Frisco, Texas, in this Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, file photo. Former Dallas Cowboys running backs coach Gary Brown is returning to football after a one-year, health-related absence and taking the same position at Wisconsin. Wisconsin announced the hire Thursday, March 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, FIle)
Wisconsin hires ex-Cowboys assistant Gary Brown to coach RBs

Mar. 25, 2021 01:52 PM EDT

Southern Illinois wide receiver Avante Cox (11) sprints away from North Dakota State safety Dom Jones (10) on a 65-yard reception during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Feb. 29, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. (Byron Hetzler/The Southern Illinoisan via AP)
S. Illinois ends North Dakota State's 39-game winning streak

Feb. 27, 2021 05:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) plays against the Washington Football Team during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit. Former Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 against the university that he was used as a scapegoat during a sexual assault investigation that resulted in his temporary expulsion.(AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Washington Football Team at Detroit Lions 11/15/2020

Feb. 23, 2021 05:57 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) plays against the Washington Football Team during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit. Former Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 against the university that he was used as a scapegoat during a sexual assault investigation that resulted in his temporary expulsion.(AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Ex-Wisconsin receiver Cephus sues school over 2018 expulsion

By Steve Megargee Feb. 23, 2021 05:10 PM EST

North Dakota routs S. Illinois in a spring season opener

Feb. 20, 2021 04:45 PM EST
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Tommy Schuster threw three touchdown passes, Otis Weah had 91 yards rushing and a score, and North Dakota beat Southern Illinois 44-21...

Alabama hires ex-Texas assistant Valai as cornerbacks coach

Feb. 18, 2021 04:04 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — National champion Alabama has hired former Texas assistant Jay Valai as cornerbacks coach. Coach Nick Saban...

Badgers' Kolodziej goes from strength coach to d-line coach

Jan. 20, 2021 07:00 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has named Ross Kolodziej defensive line coach after he served as the program’s head strength and conditioning coach over the...

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

FILE - Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Indiana during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio, in this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo. Fields threw a Sugar Bowl-record six touchdown passes and accumulated 385 yards passing in the third-ranked Buckeyes’ 49-28 College Football Playoff semifinal victory over No. 2 Clemson. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Alabama's Smith, Ohio State's Fields lead all-bowl team

By Steve Megargee Jan. 07, 2021 01:35 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin's Jack Coan throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa in Madison, Wis. Former Wisconsin quarterback Coan has indicated on social media that he is transferring to Notre Dame. Coan sent out a tweet Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, that included the Notre Dame logo along with the message, “Extremely thankful for the opportunity. Let’s get to work! @NDFootball.” (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Ex-Wisconsin QB Coan says he's transferring to Notre Dame

Jan. 04, 2021 09:56 PM EST

Wake Forest wide receiver Donavon Greene, right, is unable to catch a deep pass as Wisconsin cornerback Deron Harrell, left, defends during the second quarter of the Duke's Mayo Bowl NCAA college football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (Jeff Siner/The News & Observer via AP)
Ball drop: Wisconsin wins Duke's Mayo Bowl, breaks trophy

By Steve Reed Dec. 30, 2020 04:00 PM EST

Wake Forest sophomore quarterback Sam Hartman (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Wisconsin, Wake Forest square off in Duke's Mayo Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2020 02:39 PM EST

Wisconsin players celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Axe after they defeated Minnesota in overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Wisconsin's Mertz looks to get back on track vs Wake Forest

By Steve Reed Dec. 29, 2020 11:17 AM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Indiana head coach Tom Allen looks toward his players on the sideline during a break in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Bloomington, Ind. Allen is coach of the year on the Associated Press All-Big Ten football team. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
AP All-Big Ten: Ohio State's Fields, Indiana's Allen honored

By Eric Olson Dec. 22, 2020 12:00 PM EST

Wisconsin players celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Axe after they defeated Minnesota in overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Wisconsin set to face Wake Forest in Duke's Mayo Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 06:11 PM EST

Minnesota quarterback Zack Annexstad (5) walks off the field with teammates after Wisconsindefeated them in overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Larsh's FG lifts Wisconsin past Minnesota 20-17 in OT

By Jim Hoehn Dec. 19, 2020 08:54 PM EST