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FILE - Bob Stoops makes comments after being introduced as the new head coach and general manager of the XFL Dallas football team during a news conference in Arlington, Texas, in this Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, file photo. Former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops will replace Urban Meyer on Fox’s Saturday college football pregame show, the network announced Monday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Fox hires ex-Sooner Stoops to replace Meyer on 'Big Noon'

By The Associated Press 4 hrs ago

American Team wide receiver Amari Rodgers of Clemson (3) celebrates a score during the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Clemson, Swinney face major offensive changes this spring

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 24, 2021 07:27 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) plays against the Washington Football Team during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit. Former Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 against the university that he was used as a scapegoat during a sexual assault investigation that resulted in his temporary expulsion.(AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Washington Football Team at Detroit Lions 11/15/2020

Feb. 23, 2021 05:57 PM EST

Michigan's Harbaugh adds another coach off brother's staff

Feb. 22, 2021 07:24 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has added another assistant off his brother's coaching staff. Harbaugh announced Monday...

Edward Waters quarterback Roshard Branch (10) drops back to pass against Jackson State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Jackson, Miss., Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. The game marks Sanders's collegiate head coaching debut. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Jackson State gives Deion Sanders shutout in coaching debut

Feb. 21, 2021 07:05 PM EST

Ex-Cyclones DB Deon Broomfield returning to coach safeties

Feb. 19, 2021 12:48 PM EST
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Former Iowa State defensive back Deon Broomfield is returning to the Cyclones to coach the safeties, coach Matt Campbell announced Friday. ...

QB Joe Milton enters transfer portal, leaving Michigan

Feb. 18, 2021 10:27 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan quarterback Joe Milton has entered the transfer portal, depleting coach Jim Harbaugh's depth at the position. ...

Alabama hires ex-Texas assistant Valai as cornerbacks coach

Feb. 18, 2021 04:04 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — National champion Alabama has hired former Texas assistant Jay Valai as cornerbacks coach. Coach Nick Saban...

FILE - In this May 16, 2019 file photo, Syracuse Mets' Tim Tebow speaks with reporters prior to a minor league baseball game in Syracuse, N.Y. Tebow has been invited to big league spring training by the New York Mets, taking one of 75 spots after Major League Baseball limited spring roster sizes as a coronavirus precaution. (AP Photo/John Kekis, File)
Tim Tebow retires from baseball after five years with Mets

By Jake Seiner Feb. 17, 2021 08:04 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, then-Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is shown before an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, , in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in this Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, file photo. Sarkisian is the new head football coach at the University of Texas. The National signing day period begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
AP Top 25 Podcast: Sarkisian's road from rehab to Texas

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 17, 2021 02:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen speaks with players before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Florida and Alabama in Atlanta. Florida coach Dan Mullen finally acknowledged making some “regrettable” comments last year. None of those were more head-scratching than Mullen wanting to pack Florida Field during a pandemic. But he offered no apologies about staying quiet after ESPN reported he has interest in moving to the NFL. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Mullen focuses on Florida amid college football concerns

By Mark Long Feb. 16, 2021 05:50 PM EST

FILE - Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence passes against LSU during the second half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans, in this Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, file photo. Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields was among 98 juniors granted eligibility by the NFL into the draft, while national championship-winning QBs Mac Jones from Alabama and Trevor Lawrence from Clemson were among another 30 players eligible after completing their degrees and deciding not to play more in college. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Expected top pick Lawrence throws for Meyer, NFL teams

Feb. 12, 2021 12:20 PM EST

Northwestern hires Raiders' O'Neil as defensive coordinator

Feb. 10, 2021 06:14 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern hired Las Vegas Raiders defensive backs coach Jim O’Neil as defensive coordinator on Wednesday. O'Neil...

2 Iowa assistant coaches leaving; lineman passes on 5th year

Feb. 10, 2021 04:30 PM EST
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa running backs coach Derrick Foster and offensive line coach Tim Polasek are leaving for other jobs and offensive lineman Mark...

FILE - Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence passes against LSU during the second half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans, in this Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, file photo. Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields was among 98 juniors granted eligibility by the NFL into the draft, while national championship-winning QBs Mac Jones from Alabama and Trevor Lawrence from Clemson were among another 30 players eligible after completing their degrees and deciding not to play more in college. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Ex-Clemson QB Lawrence to have surgery before NFL draft

Feb. 10, 2021 02:06 PM EST

Vanderbilt football coach Clark Lea adds 2 more assistants

Feb. 09, 2021 04:36 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea has hired North Dakota State's AJ Blazek as his new offensive line coach and John Egorugwu from the NFL's...

Brent Vigen hired as Montana State football coach

Feb. 08, 2021 07:32 PM EST
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Brent Vigen, who recruited Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz to North Dakota State and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen to...

Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea adds Earl Bennett to his staff

Feb. 08, 2021 02:49 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea has hired two more staff members, with former NFL wide receiver Earl Bennett as director of player...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Feb. 07, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 8 1936 — Jay Berwanger, University of Chicago halfback and Heisman Trophy winner, is the first player ever selected in the NFL Draft....

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Michigan quarterback Dylan McCaffrey rolls out to throw in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee in Ann Arbor, Mich. Former Michigan quarterback McCaffrey announced on social media he plans to transfer to Northern Colorado, where his dad is the head coach. In a Twitter post on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, McCaffrey wrote: “Extremely honored to announce I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at The University of Northern Colorado. Go Bears!!” (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Big Macs attack: McCaffrey's QB son joins him at N Colorado

By Pat Graham Feb. 04, 2021 04:35 PM EST