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FILE - Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs (13) runs the ball during the first half of Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage on April 16, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Gibbs gained 5.2 yards per carry each of his two seasons at Georgia Tech and had a combined 1,206 yards rushing and 773 yards receiving during that stretch. He now figures to have a featured role for Alabama, which had two running backs selected in the first round and two more taken in the third round over the last four drafts. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

'Electric' tailback Jahmyr Gibbs set to make Alabama debut

By John Zenor Sep. 02, 2022 01:50 AM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Fournette was among the athletes who either won or lost the most money for sports bettors in 2021, according to several national sports books. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)

These players won (and lost) sports bettors the most in 2021

By Wayne Parry Dec. 29, 2021 05:27 AM EST

N Colorado reprimands Max McCaffrey for clipboard incident

Oct. 06, 2021 01:13 PM EDT
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — The University of Northern Colorado has reprimanded offensive coordinator Max McCaffrey for tossing a broken clipboard into the stands...

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost is shown during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Harbaugh, Frost resolute about resurrecting programs

By Phillip B. Wilson Jul. 22, 2021 05:57 PM EDT

QB Joe Milton enters transfer portal, leaving Michigan

Feb. 18, 2021 10:27 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan quarterback Joe Milton has entered the transfer portal, depleting coach Jim Harbaugh's depth at the position. ...

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Michigan quarterback Dylan McCaffrey rolls out to throw in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee in Ann Arbor, Mich. Former Michigan quarterback McCaffrey announced on social media he plans to transfer to Northern Colorado, where his dad is the head coach. In a Twitter post on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, McCaffrey wrote: “Extremely honored to announce I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at The University of Northern Colorado. Go Bears!!” (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

QB Dylan McCaffrey to join dad at Northern Colorado

Jan. 31, 2021 09:37 PM EST

Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey (7) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Nebraska backup quarterback Luke McCaffrey has entered the transfer portal after starting two games and appearing in five others last season, the school's athletic department confirmed Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Nebraska backup QB Luke McCaffrey enters transfer portal

Jan. 26, 2021 02:00 PM EST

FILE - Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) catches a pass as Auburn linebacker Chandler Wooten (31) tries to tackle him during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., in this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. DeVonta Smith is The Associated Press college football player of the year, becoming the first wide receiver to win the award since it was established in 1998, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Tide's DeVonta Smith the 1st WR to win AP Player of the Year

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 29, 2020 12:00 PM EST

Michigan's Cade McNamara throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan won 48-42. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Michigan QB Cade McNamara expected to start against Penn St

By Larry Lage Nov. 27, 2020 11:07 AM EST

Nebraska's Luke McCaffrey (7) throws a complete pass while getting hit by Penn State's Fred Hansard late in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (Chris Machian/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

'Ball of energy' McCaffrey out to rev up Nebraska offense

By Eric Olson Nov. 17, 2020 06:17 AM EST

Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey (7) is pursued by Penn State defensive end Jayson Oweh (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Nebraska gets past Penn State 30-23 in McCaffrey's 1st start

By Eric Olson Nov. 14, 2020 03:50 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh huddles with his players on the field during a time out in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State in Ann Arbor, Mich. Jim Harbaugh enters his sixth season as Michigan's coach with just two years left on his contract, adding another layer of interest in the 18th-ranked Wolverines as they kick off the season this week at No. 21 Minnesota. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)

No. 18 Michigan faces difficult opener at No. 21 Minnesota

By Dave Campbell Oct. 22, 2020 05:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb. Ohio State hosts Nebraska on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Finally! No. 5 Ohio State opens against rebuilding Nebraska

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 22, 2020 12:46 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez warms up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. Martinez turned back a challenge from Luke McCaffrey to win the starting quarterback's job for Nebraska's opener at No. 5 Ohio State, coach Scott Frost announced Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Martinez beats out McCaffrey for Huskers' starting QB job

By Eric Olson Oct. 19, 2020 04:01 PM EDT

Michigan expected to be good, not great, again with Harbaugh

By Larry Lage Oct. 14, 2020 06:04 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has been good, not great, under coach Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh's sixth season in charge of college football...

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, right, congratulates tight end Nick Eubanks (82) after he caught a 7-yard touchdown pass against Alabama during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Jim Harbaugh closes 4th straight season with 2 losses in row

By Larry Lage Jan. 02, 2020 05:46 PM EST

Ducks, Badgers approach pomp of Rose Bowl in different ways

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 26, 2019 06:51 PM EST
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Oregon and Wisconsin are taking contrasting approaches to everything that comes before the Rose Bowl. Ducks coach...

Ed McCaffrey hired as Northern Colorado head football coach

Dec. 12, 2019 06:10 PM EST
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Three-time Super Bowl champion Ed McCaffrey is the new head football coach at Northern Colorado. "I am excited to be...

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Dec. 2 1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London. ...