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Michigan wide receiver Peyton O'Leary carries during an NCAA college football intra-squad spring game, Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Those who stayed hope to make Michigan a national champion

By Larry Lage Apr. 01, 2023 06:00 AM EDT

FILE - James Madison guard Kiki Jefferson (30) drives around Liberty center Mya Berkman (20) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Harrisonburg, Va., Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. James Madison’s winter sports teams have picked up right where the fall programs finished in their transition to the Sun Belt Conference.(Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record Via AP, File)
James Madison finding success in transition to Sun Belt

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 23, 2023 01:20 PM EST

Mississippi State running back Jo'quavious Marks and the rest of the team wear stickers on their helmets in honor of former coach Mike Leach during the first half of the ReliaQuest Bowl NCAA college football game against Illinois Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. Leach passed away Dec. 13, 2022, from a heart condition. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Mississippi St rallies to win ReliaQuest Bowl, honors Leach

By Mark Didtler Jan. 02, 2023 04:14 PM EST

ECU's Ahlers throws Birmingham Bowl-record 5 TD passes

Dec. 27, 2022 10:56 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (AP) — Holton Ahlers threw a Birmingham Bowl-record five touchdown passes and accounted for a game-record six TDs to help East Carolina beat Coastal...

FILE - Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Appalachian State on Oct. 20, 2021, in Boone, N.C. Three-time Sun Belt Conference player of the year McCall said Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, that he's entering the NCAA transfer portal to “explore other opportunities.” (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)
Coastal Carolina faces East Carolina in Birmingham Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2022 02:21 PM EST

FILE - Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Appalachian State on Oct. 20, 2021, in Boone, N.C. Three-time Sun Belt Conference player of the year McCall said Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, that he's entering the NCAA transfer portal to “explore other opportunities.” (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)
Coastal Carolina QB McCall enters NCAA transfer portal

Dec. 12, 2022 03:40 PM EST

No. 25 NC State hires Anae, Tujague to football staff

Dec. 12, 2022 03:23 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State has hired Robert Anae as offensive coordinator after the departure of Tim Beck to become head coach at Coastal Carolina. ...

East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers (12) looks up at the scoreboard after failing to convert on fourth down during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Coastal Carolina to face East Carolina in Birmingham Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 05:18 PM EST

Coastal Carolina head coach Jamey Chadwell talks over his headset during the first half of an NCAA college football game against James Madison in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
Coastal Carolina hires NC State's Beck to replace Chadwell

Dec. 04, 2022 03:22 PM EST

Coastal Carolina head coach Jamey Chadwell talks over his headset during the first half of an NCAA college football game against James Madison in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
Liberty hires Coastal Carolina's Chadwell to replace Freeze

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 04, 2022 10:46 AM EST

Watson, Troy win Sun Belt title over Coastal Carolina, 45-26

By John Zenor Dec. 03, 2022 07:11 PM EST
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Gunnar Watson and the streaking Troy Trojans came out with a flurry of big plays and a defense that was barely budging. Watson...

FILE - Troy linebacker Carlton Martial (2) celebrates a third-down stop against Coastal Carolina during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Troy, Ala. Martial is poised to become the all-time leading tackler in FBS history, likely in the next couple of weeks. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Troy streaks into Sun Belt title game with Coastal Carolina

By John Zenor Dec. 01, 2022 12:11 PM EST

FILE - Troy linebacker Carlton Martial (2) celebrates a third-down stop against Coastal Carolina during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Troy, Ala. Martial is poised to become the all-time leading tackler in FBS history, likely in the next couple of weeks. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Troy hosts Coastal Carolina in Sun Belt championship game

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 12:10 PM EST

Ex-Charleston Southern assistant Giardina returning as coach

Nov. 30, 2022 04:36 PM EST
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Albany State coach Gabe Giardina is returning to take over as Charleston Southern coach. The school announced Giardina's...

Michigan defensive lineman Cam Goode celebrates their win over Ohio State after an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
College Football Picks: AAC title is glimpse into CFP future

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 30, 2022 01:45 PM EST

Vidal has 4 TDs, Troy advances to Sun Belt championship game

Nov. 26, 2022 06:56 PM EST
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Kimani Vidal ran for 208 yards and four touchdowns and Troy beat Arkansas State 48-19 on Saturday to advance to the Sun Belt Conference...

James Madison drills Coastal Carolina, shares division title

Nov. 26, 2022 04:03 PM EST
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Todd Centeio threw four touchdown passes and ran for a fifth as James Madison made a major statement in a 47-7 win over Coastal Carolina on...

James Madison wide receiver Kris Thornton (8) tries to hang onto the ball as he gets tackled by Coastal Carolina safety Tobias Fletcher (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
Centeio leads JMU in 47-7 romp of No. 23 Coastal Carolina

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 26, 2022 03:44 PM EST

North Carolina State wide receiver Keyon Lesane (15) fumbles the ball as he is hit by North Carolina linebacker Cedric Gray (33) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Chapel Hill, N.C. North Carolina State recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Finley leads N.C. State past No. 18 UNC in 2OT in 1st start

By Bob Sutton Nov. 25, 2022 08:07 PM EST

FILE - The Coastal Carolina cheerleaders lead the team onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Georgia State on Nov. 13, 2021, in Conway, S.C. What looked like a week of opportunity for No. 23 Coastal Carolina quickly became one of grief and unconditional support for the University of Virginia football team the Chants were supposed to play on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. That game was called off Wednesday, Nov. 16, as Virginia continued grieving their three football players killed by a former member of the Cavaliers last Sunday night, Nov. 13. (AP Photo/Artie Walker, Jr., File)
No. 23 Coastal Carolina faces JMU with title game on horizon

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2022 09:17 PM EST