Tim Tebow
FILE - SEC Nation host Tim Tebow listens to his co-hosts during the SEC Nation broadcast in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Tebow, who won the Heisman in 2007, was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb, File)
USC's Reggie Bush, Tebow make College Football Hall of Fame

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 09, 2023 04:17 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 2-8

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 6 1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. The back passed for 638 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 374 yards. 1961...

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes under pressure from Bowling Green linebacker Demetrius Hardamon (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
SEC could boast best QB crop of any conference in history

By Dave Skretta Sep. 28, 2022 03:08 PM EDT

FILE - Texas players sing "The Eyes Of Texas" after defeating Kansas State in an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Nov. 26, 2021. Texas is one of several states that legally ban using endorsement contracts as pay for play or recruiting, but have shown no interest in questioning the deals, school officials or third-party groups that set them up. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
No angst about college athletes cashing in at 1st NIL summit

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 14, 2022 06:15 PM EDT

FILE - Florida quarterback Tim Tebow throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Gainesville, Fla., Oct. 11, 2008. Tebow, who led Florida to two national championships and won a Heisman Trophy, is among the former players making their first appearance on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot this year. The National Football Foundation announced on Monday, June 6, 2022, the players and coaches eligible for election into the Hall of Fame, and 11 of the 80 FBS players will be debuting on the ballot. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Tim Tebow among first-timers on College Football HOF ballot

By Eric Olson Jun. 06, 2022 04:21 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2022 11:28 AM EST
Jan. 14 943 — Montreal’s Alex Smart scores three goals in his first NHL game and leads the Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks. ...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 8 1972 — The NCAA announces freshmen will be eligible to play on varsity football and basketball teams starting in the fall. 1973 —...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 12:28 PM EST
Jan. 7 1920 — Joe Malone of Quebec scores two goals to become the NHL’s career leader with 59 and leads the Bulldogs to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto...

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud smiles during a news conference before attending the Heisman Trophy award ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Heisman 2022: Who stands between Bryce Young and 2nd trophy?

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 12, 2021 10:21 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 07, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 8 1940 — The Chicago Bears beat the Washington Redskins 73-0 for the most one-sided victory in NFL Championship play. 1942 — Georgia...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 01:28 PM EST
Dec. 7 1973 — Jerry West of Los Angeles sets an NBA record with 10 steals in the Lakers’ 115-111 loss to the Seattle Supersonics. ...

FILE - SEC Nation host Tim Tebow listens to his co-hosts during the SEC Nation broadcast in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Tebow was visiting with Auburn athletic director Allen Greene along with fellow members of ESPN’s SEC Nation crew when he got a text message from a friend last week congratulating him on becoming the head coach at Florida. The confusion began when former NFL quarterback and current ESPN analyst Robert Griffin III said the Gators should hire Tebow to replace Dan Mullen, who was fired on Nov. 21. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb, File)
Tim Tebow would 'love' to coach but focused on charity work

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 02, 2021 12:36 PM EST

Missouri defensive lineman Trajan Jeffcoat, left, celebrates with teammates after he recovered a fumble for a touchdown during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 31-28.(AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Gators coach Dan Mullen on hot seat heading to Mizzou

By Dave Skretta Nov. 18, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Florida quarterback Emory Jones (5) scrambles for yardage as he gets past Samford defensive tackle Seth Simmer (99) and cornerback Coutrell Plair, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida sticking with QB Jones at Mizzou, moving forward

By Mark Long Nov. 15, 2021 04:23 PM EST

Florida tight end Kemore Gamble (2) hurdles Samford safety Chris Edmonds for yardage during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida rallies to beat Samford 70-52 in Swamp shootout

By Mark Long Nov. 13, 2021 03:42 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 11:55 AM EDT
Oct. 22 1933 — Primo Carnera retains the world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Paolino Uzcudun in Rome. ...

LSU coach Ed Orgeron looks up at the video board during the first half of the tealm's NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Anything can, and often does, happen in Florida-LSU rivalry

By Mark Long Oct. 12, 2021 05:13 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, left, calls out instructions in front of quarterback Emory Jones (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jones' career day helps No. 20 Florida blank Vanderbilt 42-0

By Mark Long Oct. 09, 2021 03:36 PM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tim Tebow (85) watches on the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, file photo. At far left is quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Tebow is confident Urban Meyer and Trevor Lawrence can turn the Jacksonville Jaguars around despite an 0-2 start.“I just think that they have to stay the course and continue to work to improve,” Tebow said Thursday, Sept. 23, in an interview for next week’s AP Pro Football Podcast. Tebow’s attempt to return to the NFL as a tight end with the Jaguars this summer after nearly six years away from the game ended following one preseason game. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars 8/14/2021

Sep. 29, 2021 12:41 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban jogs off the field after an NCAA college football game against Southern Mississippi, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
SEC schedule: Expansion likely impacts FCS, non-league games

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 29, 2021 12:40 PM EDT