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Navy defensive coordinator Brian Newberry, right, works with the defense during warmups before an NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Baltimore. Navy promoted defensive coordinator Brian Newberry to head coach on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, replacing Ken Niumatalolo, the winningest coach in school history who was fired a week ago. (Paul W. Gillespie/The Baltimore Sun via AP)
Newberry expects quick turnaround after taking over at Navy

By Noah Trister Dec. 20, 2022 04:59 PM EST

Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda (2) breaks away past Rhode Island defensive back O'Neil Robinson (9) on his way for a long run touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
No. 24 Pitt begins ACC defense as Key debuts for Ga. Tech

By Will Graves Sep. 29, 2022 11:46 AM EDT

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins reacts on the sideline after a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Ga Tech fires Geoff Collins in 4th season with 10-28 mark

By Paul Newberry Sep. 26, 2022 02:51 PM EDT

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins speaks to defensive lineman Noah Collins (43) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia Tech board calls meeting with Collins' future murky

By Charles Odum Sep. 25, 2022 07:30 PM EDT

Penn State offensive lineman Juice Scruggs (70) celebrates with Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) after he scored a touchdown against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Veteran QBs Clifford, Nix deliver big

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 17, 2022 09:24 PM EDT

Casey Cain (88) returns a punt against Louisiana-Monroe Keydrain Calligan (30) during an NCAA college football, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
What to Watch: No. 1 Alabama faces nemesis Texas

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 08, 2022 02:09 AM EDT

FILE - Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims bobbles the snap during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Georgia Tech is set to kick off its season of Sept. 5, 2022, against Clemson. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Ga Tech's Collins at crossroads after rash of 3-win seasons

By Paul Newberry Aug. 17, 2022 12:07 PM EDT

Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
PICK SIX: Frost, Harsin among coaches in precarious spot

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 16, 2022 02:50 AM EDT

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins answers a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Collins must back up words with wins to keep job at Ga Tech

By Paul Newberry Aug. 06, 2022 06:20 PM EDT

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins speaks to an official in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia Tech fires 3 assistant coaches, including Patenaude

Nov. 28, 2021 03:22 PM EST

FILE - Southern California coach Clay Helton watches warmups on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford on Sept. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. Former Southern California coach Helton was hired by Georgia Southern on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to lead the Eagles, seven weeks after he was fired by USC. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Former USC coach Clay Helton hired to helm Georgia Southern

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 02, 2021 02:16 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa defensive back Kaevon Merriweather (26) reacts after making an interception on a pass from Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, not visible, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in College Park, Md., in this Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, file photo. Iowa defensive end Joe Evans (13) and linebacker Jay Higgins (34) look on. The key matchup in fourth-ranked Penn State's showdown with No. 3 Iowa pits the Nittany Lions' passing combo of Sean Clifford and Jahan Dotson against a defense that leads the nation with 12 interceptions. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Week 6 Preview: Top-5 matchup in Big Ten; Texas-OU in Big 12

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 08, 2021 02:47 AM EDT

Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims (10) runs out of the pocket against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Duke, Georgia Tech meet trying to move forward after losses

By Aaron Beard Oct. 07, 2021 10:52 AM EDT

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) is sacked by New Hampshire linebacker Justin Jameson (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Ga Tech faces Pitt looking to build on biggest win in years

By Paul Newberry Sep. 30, 2021 12:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2015, file photo, Kennesaw State head coach Brian Bohannon watches before an NCAA college football game in Kennesaw, Ga. Bohannon is bringing Georgia Tech's old offense back to Bobby Dodd Stadium. Bohannon, the former Georgia Tech assistant now in his seventh season as FCS school Kennesaw State's first coach, is facing a difficult challenge in the Owls' first game against a Power 5 team on Saturday. (AP Photo/Lisa Marie Pane, File)
Georgia Tech to face familiar offense against Kennesaw State

By Charles Odum Sep. 09, 2021 01:49 PM EDT

Georgia Tech quarterback Jordan Yates (13) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
QB Sims' status uncertain as Georgia Tech tries to regroup

By Charles Odum Sep. 07, 2021 06:09 PM EDT

Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims listens to a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Georgia Tech looks for changes in Year 3 of Collins era

By Matt Winkeljohn Aug. 18, 2021 12:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, Army head coach Jeff Monken looks on against Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Point, N.Y., in the 121st playing of the Army-Navy game. Army has a 9-2 record and was planning to play in the Independence Bowl. When that bowl game was called off because there was not another team available, it suddenly left Army looking for a postseason opponent. The Black Knights could be in line should some bowl-bound team find itself dealing with COVID-19 issues. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jeff Monken's run at Army still going strong

By John Kekis Dec. 30, 2020 02:33 AM EST

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins watches a Boston College point during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
No. 4 Notre Dame looks to avoid slip-up against Georgia Tech

By Paul Newberry Oct. 29, 2020 10:42 AM EDT

Boston College defensive back Brandon Sebastian (10) and defensive back Deon Jones, bottom right, tackle Georgia Tech running back Jordan Mason (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Collins says Georgia Tech rebuild on track despite record

By Paul Newberry Oct. 27, 2020 05:28 PM EDT