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Big Ten embraces College Football Playoff expansion

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 23, 2021 05:30 PM EDT

Ohio State tight end Jeremy Ruckert talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Friday, July 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chasing Buckeyes: Who can dethrone Ohio State in Big Ten?

By Phillip B. Wilson Jul. 23, 2021 04:56 PM EDT

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost is shown during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Harbaugh, Frost resolute about resurrecting programs

By Phillip B. Wilson Jul. 22, 2021 05:57 PM EDT

Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

College coaches working to learn NIL impact on recruiting

By Aaron Beard Jul. 22, 2021 05:49 PM EDT

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian walks on stage behind mannequins wearing Texas and Oklahoma uniforms during the NCAA college football Big 12 media days Thursday, July 15, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

AP source: Big 12 leaders discuss how to keep Texas and OU

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 22, 2021 05:37 PM EDT

Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren speaks during a Big Ten NCAA college football media days press conference, Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Big Ten says schools will decide on COVID-19 protocols

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 22, 2021 01:02 PM EDT

Frederic "Duke" Slater poses for a photo in 1921 when he was a tackle on the University of Iowa football team. Slater was the NFL’s first African-American lineman, and often the only Black player on the field. After retiring, he broke down more racial barriers to become a judge in Chicago. (Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

AP sources: Iowa plans to name football field for Slater

By Ryan J. Foley Jul. 21, 2021 06:10 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Monday, July 19, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Alabama, Georgia among SEC powers scoring in transfer portal

By John Zenor Jul. 20, 2021 04:33 PM EDT

Trev Alberts speaks, as as his family, including wife Angie, right, and daughter Breanna, listen on after he was is introduced as Nebraska's new athletic director during a news conference, Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (Gwyneth Roberts/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)

Nebraska picks Trev Alberts to serve as new Husker AD

By Grant Schulte Jul. 14, 2021 11:18 AM EDT

FILE - Ohio head coach Frank Solich watches along the sideline as his team plays against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, in this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, file photo. Ohio coach Frank Solich is retiring after leading the program through 16 seasons of unprecedented success to “focus on his health,” the school said Wednesday, July 14, 2021. The school announced that Solich was stepping down less than two months before the start of the season and his 77th birthday. Offensive coordinator Tim Albin was promoted to head coach. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

'Not bad for 55 years': Ohio coach Frank Solich retires

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 14, 2021 09:26 AM EDT

FILE - TCF Bank Stadium is shown during a media tour in Minneapolis, in this Tuesday, June 16, 2009, file photo. The home for Minnesota's football games has a new name: Huntington Bank Stadium. The university's board of regents approved the change at a meeting on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, by a 9-2 vote. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Gophers football home gets new name: Huntington Bank Stadium

Jun. 29, 2021 03:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2019, file photo, Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos speaks during an NCAA college football news conference in Lincoln, Neb. Moos abruptly announced his retirement Friday, June 25, 2021, saying he will step down next week.The announcement came as a surprise because the 70-year-old Moos has said publicly he wanted to stay in the job until he was comfortable the Cornhuskers football program had been turned around. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos retiring after 3 years

By Eric Olson Jun. 25, 2021 11:33 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 file photo, Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. runs on the field during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State in Iowa City, Iowa. It was back in the 2019 season when Tyrone Tracy Jr., gave himself the nickname “Sweet Feet.” Never mind that Tracy was just a redshirt freshman in Iowa’s experienced wide receiver group. He came up with it, he said that season, so it was his. Two years later, he said he’s keeping it.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

'Sweet Feet' Tracy takes leadership role with Iowa receivers

By John Bohnenkamp Jun. 23, 2021 02:25 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Ohio State running back Trey Sermon, right, scores past Northwestern defensive back JR Pace (5) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game in Indianapolis. The proposed 12-team College Football Playoff will make winning a conference more important than ever before, with six spots reserved for league champions. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

CFP expansion will push conferences to reconsider divisions

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 17, 2021 05:52 PM EDT

The Latest: Rutgers to allow full capacity for football

Jun. 16, 2021 11:36 AM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Rutgers will be allowed to play...

Brohm makes changes on Boilermakers defensive staff

Jun. 16, 2021 11:21 AM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue coach Jeff Brohm revamped his defensive coaching staff in January. Now he's making more changes. ...

FILE - Alabama's Ronnie Harrison (15) breaks up a pass intended for Clemson's Artavis Scott during the second half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game in Glendale, Ariz., in this Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, file photo. The College Football Playoff would expand from four to 12 teams, with six spots reserved for the highest ranked conference champions, under a proposal that will be considered next week by the league commissioners who manage the postseason system, a person familiar with announcement told The Associated Press on Thursday, June 10, 2021. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the CFP has not yet released details. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

What if? College Football Playoff matchups in 12-team format

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 11, 2021 02:24 AM EDT

FILE - Fans cheer before an NCAA college football game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, in this Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, file photo. Iowa will expand alcohol sales at Kinnick Stadium and its other athletic venues as part of a pilot program beginning this fall, the athletic department announced Thursday, June 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Iowa to begin beer, wine sales to general public at stadium

Jun. 10, 2021 04:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 22, 2013, file photo, Derrick Gragg speaks to reporters after he was named Tulsa athletic director during a news conference in Tulsa, Oka.. Northwestern hired Gragg as its athletic director on Friday, June 4, 2021, the Big Ten school's second time filling the position in a little more than a month. Mike Polisky, a longtime deputy AD at Northwestern, was promoted to the job May 3 but stepped down amid backlash because he was named in a sexual harassment lawsuit against the school by former Wildcats cheerleaders. (Tom Gilbert/Tulsa World via AP, File)

AP Top 25 Podcast: UGA's title quest; Northwestern's AD mess

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 09, 2021 09:03 PM EDT

Notre Dame-Wisconsin game at Lambeau rescheduled for 2026

Jun. 07, 2021 06:42 PM EDT
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Notre Dame-Wisconsin matchup at Lambeau Field that was scrapped last year because of the pandemic has been rescheduled for Sept. 5,...