Joe Moorhead
New Auburn Athletic Director John Cohen speaks during a press conference in Auburn, Ala., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/John Zenor)
New Auburn AD Cohen hits ground running in coaching search

By John Zenor Nov. 08, 2022 02:19 PM EST

Auburn hires ex-Mississippi State athletic director Cohen

Oct. 31, 2022 07:09 PM EDT
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn named former Mississippi State athletic director John Cohen to the same position on Monday, charging him with hiring a new football coach....

FILE - Syracuse head coach Dino Babers stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Babers was selected top coach in the Associated Press ACC Midseason Awards, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Syracuse's Shrader, Clemson's Uiagalelei lead ACC showdown

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 18, 2022 04:49 PM EDT

Tennessee defensive back Trevon Flowers (1) breaks up a pass intended for Akron wide receiver Daniel George (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Hyatt's big plays lead No. 15 Tennessee over Akron, 63-6

By Al Lesar Sep. 17, 2022 10:43 PM EDT

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel yells to an official after Pittsburgh wide receiver Jared Wayne (5) made a catch along the sideline that was ruled a catch during overtime of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Pittsburgh. After review, the catch call was overturned. Tennessee won 34-27 in overtime. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
No. 15 Tennessee hosts Akron to fix issues before SEC slate

By Al Lesar Sep. 15, 2022 01:36 AM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne, left, hands off to running back Jalen Berger during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Akron, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 14 Michigan State runs for 6 TDs in 52-0 rout of Akron

By Bob Tripi Sep. 10, 2022 07:54 PM EDT

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker claps from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 14 Michigan State aiming for consistency against Akron

By Bob Tripi Sep. 07, 2022 07:19 PM EDT

Wiley's TD run in OT gets Akron past FCS school St. Francis

Sep. 01, 2022 10:16 PM EDT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Cam Wiley had a 1-yard touchdown run in overtime and Akron held off FCS-member St. Francis (Pa.) 30-23 on Thursday night in the debut of head...

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2019, file photo, Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead watches from the sideline in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game against Louisville, in Nashville, Tenn. From new Akron coach Joe Moorhead to Central Michigan's Lew Nichols' pursuit of 2,000 yards, there are plenty of intriguing storylines around the league. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
MAC PREVIEW: Huskies loading up to chase 2nd straight crown

By Michael Marot Aug. 24, 2022 09:07 AM EDT

Akron hires Oregon offensive coordinator Moorhead as coach

Dec. 04, 2021 11:02 AM EST
AKRON (AP) — Akron hired Oregon offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead as head coach on Saturday, bringing back a former assistant for the Zips to take over a...

FILE - Auburn cornerback Chris Davis (11) returns a missed field goal-attempt 100-plus yards to score the winning touchdown as time expires in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against No. 1 Alabama in Auburn, Ala., Nov. 30, 2013. Davis returned the Alabama field goal-attempt that came up short from the back of his own end zone for a touchdown on the final play to send the fourth-ranked Tigers to the 2013 Southeastern Conference title game and eventually the BCS championship game. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
Top rivalries: Iron Bowl, The Game, Army-Navy, Red River

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 23, 2021 03:02 PM EST

Texas A&M wide receiver Demond Demas (1) gets away from Alabama linebacker Christian Harris (8) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: UGA joins No. 1 club; Tide slips

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 11, 2021 02:21 AM EDT

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal instructs his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Ducks make statement for Pac-12 at OSU

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 11, 2021 11:04 PM EDT

Michigan State place kicker Cole Hahn watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 49-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Big Ten powers down, out of poll

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 09, 2020 01:47 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough, left, throws a pass against Nevada during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Expected to finish atop the Pac-12, the Ducks open at home with Stanford. The rivalry game against Oregon State will still be Thanksgiving weekend. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)
Oregon looks to Tyler Shough to replace Justin Herbert

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 28, 2020 02:31 PM EDT

File-New Mississippi State NCAA college football coach Mike Leach speaks at a news conference Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at the Starkville, Miss., based university, after being officially introduced as the head coach. Leach and his Mississippi State football players have a lot to learn about each other in a short period of time. Given his successful background, it’s possible for the outspoken coach and the Bulldogs to become quick studies. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Leach brings high-octane philosophy to Mississippi State

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 01, 2020 04:42 PM EDT

Mel Tucker, Michigan State's new football coach, enters a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Analysis: Commitment in football is simply self-preservation

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 13, 2020 02:03 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Washington State head coach Mike Leach looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, in Pullman, Wash. Two people with knowledge of the decision says Mississippi State has hired Washington State's Mike Leach as its new head coach. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, because the school has not yet officially announced the move. Leach will replace Joe Moorhead, who was fired last week after two seasons. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Mississippi State hires Mike Leach away from Washington St

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 09, 2020 01:55 PM EST

Baylor head coach Matt Rhule talks to reporters during a Sugar Bowl NCAA college news conference in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. Baylor plays Georgia on New Year's Day. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Rhule successor at Baylor will start in different situation

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 07, 2020 08:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead gestures during the second half of their NCAA college football game against the Louisiana-Lafayette, in New Orleans. Two people with knowledge of the situation say Mississippi State has fired coach Joe Moorhead after just two seasons. They spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an announcement had not yet been made by the school. A meeting was scheduled Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, with Moorhead and athletic director John Cohen.(AP Photo/Chuck Cook, File)
Mississippi State fires coach Joe Moorhead after 2 seasons

By Steve Megargee Jan. 03, 2020 10:42 AM EST