Steve Sarkisian
Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Alabama running back Najee Harris celebrates after their win against Notre Dame in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Bama's Waddle back practicing, status for title game unclear

By John Zenor Jan. 06, 2021 05:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian watches warmups before an NCAA football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Texas has hired Sarkisian as the Longhorns new coach. The move comes just a few hours after Texas announced the firing of Tom Herman after four seasons with no Big 12 championships. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Sark latest 'Bama assistant multi-tasking before title game

By John Zenor Jan. 06, 2021 05:05 PM EST

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) throws a pass against Colorado during the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger entering NFL draft

Jan. 03, 2021 10:44 PM EST

FILE - This Dec. 29, 2020 file photo shows Texas head coach Tom Herman during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game against Colorado in San Antonio. Texas has fired football Herman, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, after four seasons of failing to win a Big 12 championship and making only one appearance in the league title game. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Texas fires Herman after 4 seasons, hires Tide OC Sarkisian

By Jim Vertuno Jan. 02, 2021 12:16 PM EST

Alabama coach Nick Saban gestures during the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Tide's Saban tests positive for virus, will miss Iron Bowl

By John Zenor Nov. 25, 2020 10:55 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban leads his team to the field before an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Columbia, Mo. Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19, four days before the Southeastern Conference's biggest regular-season showdown. The second-ranked Crimson Tide is set to face No. 3 Georgia on Saturday, and may be without their iconic 68-year-old coach. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)
Saban still asymptomatic, but sidelined for Alabama-Georgia

By John Zenor Oct. 15, 2020 08:55 PM EDT

Alabama gives OC Steve Sarkisian big raise, to $2.5 million

Aug. 05, 2020 04:50 PM EDT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will make $2.5 million a year under a new three-year deal reached after his flirtation...

Karl Dorrell, right, is congratulated by athletic dirtector Rick George at a news conference to announce that Dorrell is the new NCAA college head football coach at Colorado during a news conference Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Homecoming: Karl Dorrell returns to Boulder as head coach

By Pat Graham Feb. 24, 2020 05:47 PM EST

Pirate sets sail leaving Washington St to ponder what's next

By Tim Booth Jan. 09, 2020 07:09 PM EST
When Washington State athletic director Pat Chun got the phone call Thursday morning, it was less surprise and more a feeling of it finally happened. ...

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2014, file photo, Mike Bohn speaks at a news conference after he was named Cincinnati athletic director, in Cincinnati. Southern California has hired veteran collegiate sports administrator Mike Bohn as its new athletic director. USC announced the hiring Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, nearly two months after Lynn Swann abruptly resigned. Bohn has spent the past five years as the athletic director at the University of Cincinnati. He also has been the AD at Colorado, San Diego State and Idaho. (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File)
Southern California hires Mike Bohn as athletic director

By Greg Beacham Nov. 07, 2019 02:06 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Southern California head coach Clay Helton gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, in Los Angeles. Southern California’s bid to secure coach Clay Helton’s future begins with a revamped offense, a refurbished classic stadium and a daunting opponent. When USC returns from its first losing season since 2000 to face Mountain West champion Fresno State on Saturday night, the Trojans know they’ll need a quick turnaround to placate the hungry critics of Helton, who recruited these players and fostered a family culture at the West Coast’s glamour program. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Helton confident at USC after supporter Swann resigns as AD

By Greg Beacham Sep. 10, 2019 11:04 PM EDT

Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead speaks during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Arkansas, Mississippi State hope transfers boost QB play

By David Brandt Jul. 17, 2019 06:21 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Alabama QB says Tide learned 'many lessons' from title loss

By John Zenor Jul. 17, 2019 08:28 AM EDT

Southern California coach Clay Helton, left, yells to his team as Southern California wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. walks off the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Los Angeles. Notre Dame won 24-17. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
USC keeping Helton after 5-7 season, but changes promised

By Greg Beacham Nov. 25, 2018 01:34 PM EST

UCLA quarterback Wilton Speight, left, is pressured by Southern California cornerback Jonathan Lockett (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
USC's Clay Helton doesn't expect to lose job after UCLA loss

By Greg Beacham Nov. 17, 2018 09:43 PM EST