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Bobby Petrino speaks after being introduced as the new NCAA college football head coach at Missouri State during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Springfield, Mo. Petrino has a 119-56 record in 14 seasons at Arkansas, Western Kentucky and Louisville and replaces Dave Steckel who was fired after winning just 13 games in five seasons. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Petrino back in game, says he knew he wouldn't stay retired

Jan. 16, 2020 11:17 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2018, file photo, Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino tries to get the referees attention during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse, in Syracuse, N.Y. Petrino, a coach with a track record of on-the-field success but off-the-field embarrassments, will be the next coach at Missouri State, the university said Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Former UL, Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino lands at Missouri St

Jan. 15, 2020 10:27 AM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Clemson co-offensive ordinator Tony Elliott speaks during media day for NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in New Orleans. Clemson is scheduled to play LSU on Monday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip).
LSU's Brady intends to stay; Orgeron believes he will

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2020 07:34 PM EST

Utah gets a big flip on Day 2 of early signing period

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 19, 2019 04:53 PM EST
The ripple effect of a coaching change at Boston College seems to have benefited Utah in recruiting. The Utes signed highly touted...

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) gestures during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Minneapolis. Winfield was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
AP All-America teams dominated by LSU, Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2019 12:02 PM EST

Eliah Drinkwitz gestures after being introduced as the new NCAA college football head coach at the University of Missouri, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. Drinkwitz becomes the 33rd head football coach at Missouri after coaching the 2019 season at Appalachian State. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz predicts success

By Dave Skretta Dec. 10, 2019 02:03 PM EST

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) carries against Texas A&M linebacker Buddy Johnson (1) and defensive back Keldrick Carper during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. LSU won 50-7. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU's Burrow, Auburn's Brown named AP SEC players of year

By Steve Megargee Dec. 09, 2019 11:06 AM 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

Mississippi coach Matt Luke gestures during the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Ole Miss fires coach Matt Luke after 3 seasons, 15-21 record

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 01, 2019 08:47 PM EST

In this Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 photo, Missouri head coach Barry Odom leads his team onto the field to play Arkansas during an NCAA college football game in Little Rock, Ark. Missouri fired Odom on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, ending the four-year stay of a respected former player who took over a program in disarray but could never get the Tigers over the hump in the brutal SEC. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Missouri fires football coach Barry Odom after 4 seasons

By Dave Skretta Nov. 30, 2019 11:24 AM EST

Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak carries the ball against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Little Rock, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Powell, Missouri snap 5-game skid with win over Arkansas

By Eric W. Bolin Nov. 29, 2019 06:15 PM EST

Missouri running back Tyler Badie, right, celebrates his touchdown with teammate Trystan Colon-Castillo, left, during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Missouri and Arkansas close out regular season on skids

By Eric W. Bolin Nov. 28, 2019 03:19 AM EST

Missouri wide receiver Kam Scott sits alone on the bench in the final seconds of their 24-20 loss to Tennessee in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
NCAA pushes back against Missouri after punishments upheld

By Dave Skretta Nov. 27, 2019 04:59 PM EST

Missouri quarterback Kelly Bryant warms up before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
NCAA rejects Missouri appeal, postseason ban looms

By Dave Skretta Nov. 26, 2019 02:47 PM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Marquez Callaway, left, is hit by Missouri defensive back Christian Holmes, right, as he tries to catch a pass during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. Holmes was flagged for pass interference on the play. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Tennessee clinches bowl berth, beats Missouri 24-20

By Joe Walljasper Nov. 23, 2019 11:53 PM EST

Ohio State wide receiver Jaelen Gill (26) celebrates his touchdown reception during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 56-21. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Big Ten game of the year and Huntley’s Heisman hopes

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 22, 2019 06:36 PM EST

Kentucky running back Asim Rose (10) is tackled by several Tennessee defenders during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Tennessee, Missouri meet as they head in opposite directions

By Steve Megargee Nov. 22, 2019 12:20 PM EST

Georgia running back Brian Herrien (35) carries the ball against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 4 Georgia continues playoff chase with another big test

By Steve Megargee Nov. 21, 2019 04:00 AM EST

Utah running back Zack Moss smiles after a touchdown against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
College Football Picks: Scoreboard watching for CFP hopefuls

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 20, 2019 01:19 PM EST