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FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason looks on from the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt women's soccer goalkeeper Sarah Fuller has practiced with the football team, and coach Derek Mason says she's an option at kicker Saturday against Missouri. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Vanderbilt fires coach Derek Mason in his 7th season

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 29, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Vanderbilt fires football coach Derek Mason after losing first eight games of his seventh season

Nov. 29, 2020 02:18 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt fires football coach Derek Mason after losing first eight games of his seventh season. ...

Colorado quarterback Sam Noyer, left, tries to get away from San Diego State linebacker Andrew Aleki during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Noyer helps Colorado improve to 3-0 with 20-10 win over SDSU

By Pat Graham Nov. 28, 2020 09:10 PM EST

Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach signals a touchdown against Vanderbilt prematurely during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The following play was a 1-yard touchdown dive by running back Jo'quavious Marks. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Egg Bowl: It's Kiffin vs Leach in more than a passing fancy

By John Zenor Nov. 27, 2020 10:49 AM EST

LSU coach Ed Orgeron walks on the sidelines against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
LSU's struggles just latest hurdle for resilient Ed Orgeron

By Brett Martel Nov. 26, 2020 12:19 PM EST

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (7) celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Lynchburg, Va. (AP Photo/Shaban Athuman)
No. 21 Liberty visits NC State seeking 3rd win vs. ACC teams

By Aaron Beard Nov. 19, 2020 11:06 AM EST

South Carolina quarterback Collin Hill (15) looks for an open receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
South Carolina interim coach Bobo aims to rally Gamecocks

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 16, 2020 01:35 PM EST

South Carolina coach Will Muschamp heads to check on an injured player during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)
South Carolina fires football coach Will Muschamp

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 15, 2020 07:41 PM EST

South Carolina has fired football coach Will Muschamp, with Mike Bobo to serve as interim head coach for rest of season

Nov. 15, 2020 07:26 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has fired football coach Will Muschamp, with Mike Bobo to serve as interim head coach for rest of season. ...

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker pumps his fist after the team defeated Michigan in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Blowout loss puts Tucker's culture to the test for Spartans

By Noah Trister Nov. 11, 2020 05:26 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2018, file photo, UCLA coach Chip Kelly argues a call with official Tim Messuri during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Colorado in Boulder, Colo. UCLA plays at Colorado this week. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Like old times: New CU coach Karl Dorrell faces ex-team UCLA

By Pat Graham Nov. 05, 2020 04:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2019, file photo, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham walks the sideline during the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game against Texas in San Antonio. Whittingham was not all that surprised when his team was picked to finish third in the south division during the preseason Pac-12 media poll. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Utah's Kyle Whittingham signs 4-year extension through '27

Nov. 04, 2020 08:52 PM EST

Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) scrambles during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Lombardi settling in as Michigan State starter

By Noah Trister Nov. 04, 2020 06:17 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Washington State running back Max Borghi, left, carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Borghi is likely to get more rushing attempts under the new Washington coach Nick Rolovich. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Washington State will feature new coach, new quarterback

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 28, 2020 01:30 PM EDT

Rutgers defensive lineman Julius Turner (50) tackles Michigan State running back Connor Heyward (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Loss to Rutgers shows how far Michigan State has to go

By Noah Trister Oct. 27, 2020 05:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2020, file photo, Southern Mississippi interim head coach Scotty Walden calls to his team during warmups prior to an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech, in Hattiesburg, Miss. Southern Mississippi interim coach Scotty Walden is leaving the school, effective immediately, to become the head coach at Austin Peay. Austin Peay announced Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, that Walden would fill a vacancy that has been open since July, when Mark Hudspeth abruptly resigned. (Alyssa Newton/The Sun Herald via AP, File)
Another change at Southern Miss: coach Walden to Austin Peay

Oct. 27, 2020 02:09 PM EDT

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano, with a mask, is hugged by an assistant after his team defeated Michigan State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Rutgers snaps Big Ten skid, beats Michigan State 38-27

By Noah Trister Oct. 24, 2020 03:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh huddles with his players on the field during a time out in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State in Ann Arbor, Mich. Jim Harbaugh enters his sixth season as Michigan's coach with just two years left on his contract, adding another layer of interest in the 18th-ranked Wolverines as they kick off the season this week at No. 21 Minnesota. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Harbaugh starts season with 2 years left on deal at Michigan

By Larry Lage Oct. 19, 2020 05:02 PM EDT

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) dances after breaking a Mississippi tackle and scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Orgeron star-turn could be short-lived

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 10, 2020 10:18 PM EDT

Arkansas defensive backs Simeon Blair (15) and Hudson Clark (17) break up a pass intended for Mississippi State wide receiver JaVonta Payton (0) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. Arkansas won 21-14. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Arkansas snaps 20-game SEC skid, 21-14 vs. Mississippi St.

By R.j. Morgan Oct. 04, 2020 12:28 AM EDT