D'Eriq King

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, file photo, new Washington State head football coach Nick Rolovich speaks during an NCAA college football news conference after being officially introduced in Pullman, Wash. Normally, in March, college football teams would be preparing for the upcoming season. Because of the new coronavirus pandemic, coaches are trying to figure out how to recreate some of what has been lost. Rolovich said the Cougars will continue to learn their new offensive and defensive systems...online. (Pete Caster/Lewiston Tribune via AP, File)/

Without spring practice, football coaches try to fill void

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 25, 2020 11:07 AM EDT

Ex-Houston QB D'Eriq King announces he's committed to Miami

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 20, 2020 05:14 PM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Former Houston quarterback D’Eriq King announced Monday that he is transferring to Miami, a significant get for the Hurricanes as...

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates his touchdown reception during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, in Baton Rouge, La. Chase was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Trevor vs Justin; Bama vs LSU and other top stories in 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 04:39 AM EST

Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo reacts after his team drew the SMU defense offsides on a fourth-down play to secure the victory during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. Navy won 35-28. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy has chance to win West title entering Houston game

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 06:12 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. Fleck believes keeping an open line of communication is the key to allowing him to redshirt a player without resistance, and avoid having an athlete make the decision himself. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Big Ten coaches find 4-game redshirt rule a mixed blessing

By David Ginsburg Oct. 24, 2019 02:52 PM EDT

SMU head coach Sonny Dykes walks on the field before the start of an NCAA college football game against Temple in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

No. 16 SMU heads to Houston highest-ranked in Group of Five

Oct. 23, 2019 02:57 PM EDT

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele (7) hands the ball off to running back Xavier Jones (5) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Temple in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

No. 16 SMU looks to stay undefeated at Houston

By The Associated Press Oct. 23, 2019 02:29 PM EDT

Connecticut defensive back Abiola Olaniyan (18) breaks up a pass intended for Houston wide receiver Marquez Stevenson (5) in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Coach's son leads Houston to 24-17 win over UConn

By Pat Eaton-Robb Oct. 19, 2019 03:24 PM EDT

Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II (3) scores a touchdown past Houston defensive lineman Payton Turner during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

No. 25 Cincinnati holds off Houston late to win 38-23

By Joshua Koch Oct. 12, 2019 07:13 PM EDT

Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II (3) carries the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against UCF, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Back in Top 25, Cincinnati takes momentum to Houston

By Joe Kay Oct. 11, 2019 01:01 PM EDT

Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (12) celebrates his interception return for a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against UCF, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

No. 25 Cincinnati tries to build off big win at Houston

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2019 04:51 PM EDT

Rutgers interim head coach Nunzio Campanile, center left, shakes hands with Maryland head coach Michael Locksley after an NCAA college football game, Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)

Rutgers starting quarterback, running back plan to redshirt

By Matt Sugam Oct. 05, 2019 06:08 PM EDT

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) reacts after his third-quarter touchdown reception against Mississippi during an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)

AP Top 25 Takeaways: No. 1 Clemson ... but for how long?

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 28, 2019 09:30 PM EDT

AP Top 25 Podcast: Strange days for USC and Michigan

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 25, 2019 09:06 PM EDT
These are fascinating times at Southern California as the school moves on from multiple scandals that have sullied the university's reputation and the football team...

Houston quarterback D'Eriq King throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington State, Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

D'Eriq King intends to stay at Houston

By Joshua Koch Sep. 24, 2019 06:48 PM EDT

Houston QB King won't play rest of season, plans to return

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 23, 2019 06:01 PM EDT
Houston quarterback D'Eriq King says he won't play the rest of this season, instead taking a redshirt year, with the intention to return to the Cougars in 2020. ...