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Newly named Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze talks after being introduced at a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Todd Van Emst)
Column: College coaching color barrier firmly entrenched

By Paul Newberry Dec. 02, 2022 05:14 PM EST

FILE - Then-Florida State offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Kenny Dillingham talks to players before the start of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse on Oct. 2, 2021, in Tallahassee, Fla. Arizona State hired Oregon offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, making the 32-year-old the youngest head football coach in a Power Five conference. (AP Photo/Phil Sears, File)
Arizona State hires Oregon OC Dillingham, 32, as head coach

By John Marshall Nov. 27, 2022 12:16 PM EST

Arizona State running back Xazavian Valladay (1) runs the ball in front of Arizona safety Christian Young (5) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona ends 5-game losing streak to Arizona State

By John Marshall Nov. 25, 2022 06:54 PM EST

Washington State wide receiver Donovan Ollie (6) tries to run away from Arizona cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona tries to snap 5-game losing streak vs. Arizona St

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 10:57 AM EST

Arizona State running back Xazavian Valladay (1) runs past Oregon State linebacker Kyrei Fisher-Morris (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Martinez's 2 TDs puts No. 25 Oregon St over Arizona St 31-7

By Jack Thompson Nov. 19, 2022 05:28 PM EST

Arizona State quarterback Trenton Bourguet throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 25 Oregon State looking for rare win at Arizona State

By John Marshall Nov. 17, 2022 12:57 PM EST

Colorado interim head coach Mike Sanford signals for a field goal with a kicking motion to the bench in the second half of an NCAA college football game against California at Folsom Field, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Arizona St travels to Colorado in matchup of interim coaches

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 01:57 PM EDT

UCLA head coach Chip Kelly talks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Kelly, Thompson-Robinson top Pac-12 midseason awards

By John Marshall Oct. 11, 2022 06:16 PM EDT

Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard talks with game officials during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Interims go 4-0; Alabama misses Bryce

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 08, 2022 10:16 PM EDT

Arizona State interim head coach Shaun Aguano, front left, celebrates with players, including RJ Regan (21), after an NCAA college football game against Washington in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Bourguet leads Arizona State past No. 21 Washington, 45-38

By John Marshall Oct. 08, 2022 07:56 PM EDT

Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley, left, and Arizona State head coach Shaun Aguano shake hands after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Los Angeles. USC won 42-25. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 21 Washington looks for bounce-back win vs. Arizona St

By David Brandt Oct. 06, 2022 03:09 PM EDT

Arizona State coach Herm Edwards looks toward the scoreboard with his team his down against Eastern Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
After surge in first-half firings, can seasons be salvaged?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 06, 2022 08:46 AM EDT

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws a pass against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 21 Washington tries to regroup on road vs. Arizona St

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams rolls out during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Caleb Williams runs, passes No. 6 USC past Arizona St. 42-25

By Greg Beacham Oct. 02, 2022 01:59 AM EDT

Southern California linebacker Shane Lee (53) sacks Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
No. 6 USC hosts Arizona St. with renewed focus after scare

By Greg Beacham Sep. 29, 2022 01:15 PM EDT

California running back Jaydn Ott (6) runs the ball for a 73-yard touchdown against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
No. 15 Washington at UCLA top Pac-12 football this week

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 01:45 AM EDT

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins reacts on the sideline after a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Ga Tech fires Geoff Collins in 4th season with 10-28 mark

By Paul Newberry Sep. 26, 2022 02:51 PM EDT

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) throws a pass against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Rising throws two TDs, No. 13 Utah beats Arizona St 34-13

By David Brandt Sep. 25, 2022 01:49 AM EDT

Arizona State coach Herm Edwards looks toward the scoreboard with his team his down against Eastern Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
No. 13 Utah travels to face Arizona State, new coach Aguano

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 12:49 PM EDT

Arizona State quarterback Emory Jones (5) looks to pass against Eastern Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
No. 13 Utah big favorite on road against reeling Arizona St

By David Brandt Sep. 22, 2022 08:46 AM EDT