Will Grier
File-This Nov. 24, 2018 file photo shows Duke Quarterback Daniel Jones making a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C. NFL scouts, coaches and prospects have gathered in Mobile, Alabama, for the Senior Bowl. The game for top senior NFL prospects and junior graduates will feature quarterbacks like Missouri’s Drew Lock, West Virginia’s Will Grier and Duke’s Jones. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown, File)
The Latest: Grier says he would never let teammates down

Jan. 22, 2019 04:43 PM EST
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — The Latest on the Senior Bowl (all times local): 4

South quarterback Gardner Minshew II of Washington State (16) throws a pass during practice for Saturday's Senior Bowl college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Well-traveled QB Gardner Minshew hoping to find NFL home

By John Zenor Jan. 22, 2019 03:00 AM EST
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Gardner Minshew carved his own meandering path from walk-on to

West Virginia University's new NCAA college football head coach Neal Brown gestures during a press conference in Morgantown, W.Va., Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. (Craig Hudson/The Charleston Gazette-Mail via AP
Brown brings lighthearted coaching style to West Virginia

By John Raby Jan. 10, 2019 03:17 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — New West Virginia coach Neal Brown's lighthearted approach

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST
Clemson beat Alabama for the national championship, but can the Tigers keep the

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Troy head coach Neal Brown watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State, in Troy, Ala. West Virginia and Troy's Neal Brown are completing a deal to make him the next coach of the Mountaineers, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Friday, Jan. 4, 2018. The people spoke to AP on condition of anonymity because the contract was not yet final.(AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
West Virginia hires Troy's Brown for 6 years, $19.05 million

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 05, 2019 01:58 PM EST
West Virginia hired Troy's Neal Brown on Saturday to coach the Mountaineers, landing

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen calls out to his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, in Austin, Texas. Houston has hired West Virginia’s Dana Holgorsen as its coach, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, ending his eight-year run with the Mountaineers. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas, File)
Houston hires coach Dana Holgorsen away from West Virginia

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 02, 2019 03:11 PM EST
Houston hired West Virginia's Dana Holgorsen as its coach Wednesday, ending his eight

Syracuse fullback Chris Elmore (36) celebrates with running back Abdul Adams (23) after Adams scored a touchdown on a 3-yard run against West Virginia during the first half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Washington State beat Iowa State 28-26 in Alamo Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2018 09:18 PM EST
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Gardner Minshew II threw two touchdown passes and ran for another

West Virginia running back Kennedy McKoy walks off the field after the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game against Syracuse Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Syracuse tops West Virginia in Camping World Bowl, 34-18

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 28, 2018 08:59 PM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Syracuse sent Eric Dungey out a winner, and got a good look at

FILE- In this Nov. 24, 2018 file photo, Syracuse head coach Dino Babers looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday in Boston. Babers has transformed Syracuse into a winner in three years at the helm. The Orange, who have won nine games and are ranked No. 17, meet No. 15 West Virginia on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 in the Camping World Bowl. Babers, who just inked a contract extension, feels this is the start of sustained success that could lead to greater heights. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)
All eyes on Dungey, as Syracuse faces off with West Virginia

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 27, 2018 12:10 PM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — It's easy to tell that West Virginia has plenty of respect for

Players skipping 2018-19 bowl games

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2018 03:57 AM EST
Players who have announced they will not play in their teams' bowl games with coach's

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018 file photo West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Ames, Iowa. Holgorsen can earn a $50,000 bonus if West Virginia beats Syracuse next week in the Camping World Bowl, a game the Mountaineers will play without star quarterback Will Grier and left tackle Yodny Cajuste. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, file)
Some players skip bowls with bonuses at stake for coaches

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 21, 2018 03:57 AM EST
Dana Holgorsen can earn a $25,000 bonus if West Virginia beats Syracuse next week in

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray holds the Hesiman Trophy after winning the award Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
Oklahoma's Murray beats Alabama's Tagovailoa for Heisman

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 08, 2018 09:11 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyler Murray waited three years to fulfill the five-star potential he

West Virginia QB Grier to skip bowl, prepare for NFL draft

Dec. 08, 2018 01:05 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia quarterback Will Grier won't play for the 15th

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) celebrates on the sidelines after throwing a touchdown against Oklahoma during the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Arlington, Texas. Murray was named The Associated Press college football Player of the Year, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Murray the Big 12 offensive player of year, OU's 4th in row

Dec. 07, 2018 11:55 AM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray is the unanimous pick for

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray poses with the trophy after winning The Davey O'Brien Award for being the top quarterback in college football, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: Tagovailoa leads Murray 2-1 in POY awards

Dec. 06, 2018 07:46 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — The Latest on the college football awards show (all times local):

AP top player Murray adds O'Brien; Tua wins Camp

Dec. 06, 2018 07:26 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — AP player of the year Kyler Murray adds the Davey O'Brien Award as the

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army, in Norman, Okla. Murray was named The Associated Press college football Player of the Year, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
The Latest: AP top player Murray adds O'Brien; Tua wins Camp

Dec. 06, 2018 07:19 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — The Latest on college football awards Thursday night (all times local)

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles for a first down against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tagovailoa is the offensive player of the year and one of five members of the top-ranked Crimson Tide to earn first-team honors on The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference team, announced Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Heisman 3: Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray, Dwayne Haskins

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 03, 2018 07:01 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa, Oklahoma's Kyler Murray and Ohio State's

Camping World Bowl has No. 15 West Virginia, No. 17 Syracuse

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2018 04:18 PM EST
No. 17 Syracuse (9-3, Atlantic Coast Conference, No. 20 College Football Playoff) vs.

Tagovailoa, Murray among 5 finalists for Camp player of year

By The Associated Press Nov. 28, 2018 04:13 PM EST
Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray are among