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FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, file photo, Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave catches a touchdown pass in front of Clemson cornerback Derion Kendrick during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans. In an announcement posted on social media, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, Olave said he is returning to Ohio State for his senior year. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Ohio State QB Fields declares for draft; WR Olave returning

By The Associated Press 14 hrs ago

Michigan hires Ravens' Macdonald as defensive coordinator

Jan. 17, 2021 06:17 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan hired Baltimore Ravens linebacker coach Mike Macdonald as defensive coordinator. The Wolverines announced...

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2016, file photo, McDonogh high school football lineman Jordan McNair watches from the sideline during a game in McDonogh, Md. The University of Maryland has agreed to a $3.5 million settlement with the parents of football player Jordan McNair, who died of heatstroke following a workout in 2018. The amount was made public on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, in a meeting agenda released by the Maryland Board of Public Works. It must be approved at the board’s meeting on Jan. 27. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/The Baltimore Sun via AP, File)
Maryland prepares $3.5 million payout to McNair parents

Jan. 16, 2021 01:04 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 file photo, Samford running back Jay Stanton (20) is tackled by Auburn defensive tackle DaQuan Newkirk (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. Florida is rebuilding its defensive line with help from the transfer portal. The Gators officially welcomed former Auburn defensive tackle Daquan Newkirk to the program Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 a little more than a week after landing Penn State defensive tackle Antonio Shelton. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Florida rebuilds D-line by adding transfers Newkirk, Shelton

By Mark Long Jan. 14, 2021 03:57 PM EST

Michigan hires Mike Hart as running back mentor

Jan. 13, 2021 08:06 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has hired former running back Mike Hart to be the program's running back mentor. The Wolverines announced...

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian watches warm-ups before an NCAA football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Sarkisian made the most of his final game with Alabama and three of the most dangerous weapons in college football during the College Football Playoff national championship game against Ohio State on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
New Texas coach Sarkisian defends "The Eyes of Texas"

By Mark Rosner Jan. 12, 2021 08:00 PM EST

Running back Markese Stepp #30 of the USC Trojans runs for touchdown against the Oregon Ducks in the first half of the PAC 12 Championship football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Friday, December 18, 2020 in Los Angeles on Friday, December 18, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
RB Markese Stepp lands at Nebraska after transfer from USC

Jan. 12, 2021 04:06 PM EST

Transfers help Hoosiers rebuild offensive, defensive lines

Jan. 12, 2021 02:08 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — The Indiana Hoosiers have beefed up their offensive and defensive lines with the addition of transfers Ryder Anderson and Zach...

Alabama fans celebrate in the street in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Monday night, Jan. 11, 2021, after Alabama defeated Ohio State 52-24 in the NCAA college football national championship game in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Benjamin Flanagan/Alabama Media Group via AP)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Kentucky Wildcats 1/12/2021

Jan. 12, 2021 10:51 AM EST

Alabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood holds the trophy for his teammates to touch after an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against Ohio State, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama won 52-24. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Thousands party in streets after Alabama win, despite virus

Jan. 12, 2021 09:29 AM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith runs for a touchdown against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
STAT WATCH: Smith's big night ends with SEC, playoff records

By Eric Olson Jan. 12, 2021 02:59 AM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban leaves the field after their win against Ohio State in an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama won 52-24. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Perfect Alabama finishes No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 12th time

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 01:09 AM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith runs past Ohio State cornerback Marcus Williamson during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Analysis: DeVonta Smith, in just a half, wasn't half bad

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 12, 2021 12:00 AM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields passes against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Unstoppable Tide: Alabama routs Ohio St for national title

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2021 11:56 PM EST

Ohio State players sit on the bench after their loss to Alabama in an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama won 52-24. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Fields, prolific Ohio State attack stifled by Tide defense

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 11, 2021 07:15 PM EST

CORRECTS YEAR TO 2021 INSTEAD OF 2020 - Football fans shop for souvenirs, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Miami Beach, Fla. Ohio State, and Alabama will play the College Football Playoff National Championship game in Miami Gardens on Monday night. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Sarkisian, Bama stars deliver big numbers in OC's finale

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2021 06:56 PM EST

A security officer checks as fans arrive for an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game between Alabama and Ohio State Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Ohio State at Alabama 1/11/2021

Jan. 11, 2021 06:51 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Nebraska's Wan'Dale Robinson (1) scores in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Champaign, Ill. Robinson has announced his plan to transfer. Robinson posted his decision on Twitter on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, saying he wants to move closer to his family in Kentucky. (AP Photo/Holly Hart, File)
Huskers WR Wan'Dale Robinson announces plan to transfer

Jan. 11, 2021 03:51 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2004, file photo, Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops celebrates the Sooners 12-0 win over Texas, in Dallas. Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer and former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops are among the 13 former players and coaches who make up the latest College Football Hall of Fame class. The National Football Foundation announced the newly elected hall of famers Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. This class will be inducted in December. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Carson Palmer, Bob Stoops lead college Hall of Fame class

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2021 12:58 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, front left, jogs onto the field with his team for their Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 1 Alabama looking for 6th title under Saban vs. Ohio St

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 10, 2021 11:56 AM EST