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FILE - Troy linebacker Carlton Martial (2) plays during an NCAA college football game in Troy, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. Martial is poised to become the all-time leading tackler in FBS history, likely in the next couple of weeks. (AP Photo/Marvin Gentry, File)
Troy's 5-9-ish Carlton Martial closing on FBS tackle record

By John Zenor Nov. 09, 2022 01:16 PM EST

FILE - Oklahoma wide receiver Drake Stoops (12) runs up field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Stoops is one of many Big 12 players who are in the running for the Burlsworth Trophy, which names the nation's top player who starts his career as a walk-on. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Oklahoma's Stoops among Big 12's top walk-on success stories

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 08, 2022 07:35 PM EST

Wisconsin's John Torchio (15) celebrates his interception and touchdown return during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois State Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Torchio continues Wisconsin's run of success with walk-ons

By Steve Megargee Sep. 07, 2022 06:14 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) works against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. Alabama plays Georgia in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Jan. 10, 2022.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Two roads: Young, Bennett take different paths to CFP stage

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2022 01:20 PM EST

FILE - Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson rushes in on Maryland during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Maryland and Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md.. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson wins Lott IMPACT Trophy

Dec. 12, 2021 11:56 PM EST

Nebraska's Matt Sichterman (70) lifts quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) in celebration of his touchdown alongside Wyatt Liewer (85) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
NCAA waiver will help football teams replace transfers

By The Associated Press Oct. 05, 2021 02:07 PM EDT

FILE - Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) is chased down by Purdue defensive tackle Anthony Watts (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., in this Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, file photo. The NCAA made it official Thursday, April 15, 2021, announcing the Division I Council had voted to approve a proposal that would permit all college athletes to transfer one time as an undergraduate without having to sit out a season. Among the notable transferring football players who will now be eligible next season at their new schools are Wan'Dale Robinson, who switched from Nebraska to Kentucky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
College sports already adapting to new NCAA transfer rules

By Ralph D, Russo Apr. 15, 2021 04:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Illinois' new football coach Bret Bielema and his family were introduced to the media outside the Smith Center on UI campus in Champaign, Ill. on Sunday, Dec. 20 , 2020. Bielema saw a unique opportunity to accelerate a turnaround at Illinois when he returned to college football as head coach of the Illini in December. (Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette via AP, File)
College football super seniors could change fortunes in 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 28, 2021 12:03 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason looks on from the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt women's soccer goalkeeper Sarah Fuller has practiced with the football team, and coach Derek Mason says she's an option at kicker Saturday against Missouri. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Vanderbilt fires coach Derek Mason in his 7th season

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 29, 2020 02:22 PM EST

FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan shows Dr. Robert E. Anderson. A University of Michigan hotline has received more than 100 “unique complaints” about Dr. Anderson, a late physician accused of sexual abuse by former patients, including athletes who encountered him as a team doctor, the school announced Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. He died in 2008. (Robert Kalmbach/Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan via AP)
Ex-Michigan football player suing school over alleged abuse

By Larry Lage Mar. 09, 2020 06:18 PM EDT

Clemson safety Nolan Turner (24) celebrates after his interception against Ohio State during the final minute of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Chip off old block: Nolan Turner follows in dad's footsteps

By Paul Newberry Jan. 11, 2020 06:37 PM EST

FILE - In this Wednesday April 24, 2019 file photo, Rep. Kionne McGhee, D-Miami, debates the felon voting rights bill during session in Tallahassee, Fla. Following California's lead, Florida lawmakers are tackling NCAA rules that prohibit college athletes from reaping financial benefits from their prowess in the arena of big-money sports. A proposal by state House Democratic Leader Kionne McGhee is modeled after one signed into law last month by California Gov. Gavin Newsom that allows college athletes in the Golden State to sign endorsement deals and hire agents without endangering scholarships and their eligibility to participate in NCAA-sanctioned sports. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon, File)
Florida considers allowing college athletes to earn money

By Bobby Caina Calvan Oct. 24, 2019 03:06 PM EDT

Iowa running back Toren Young scores on a 2-yard touchdown run in front of Miami of Ohio linebacker Kobe Burse (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 38-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa turns to unknown walk-on named 'Shooter' at guard

By Luke Meredith Sep. 03, 2019 03:25 PM EDT

North Carolina head coach Larry Fedora reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. North Carolina State won 34-28 in overtime. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina: Fedora out as football coach after 7 seasons

By Aaron Beard Nov. 25, 2018 11:06 AM EST

FILE - In this July 18, 2018, file photo, Georgia Tech's TaQuon Marshall answers a question during a news conference at the NCAA Atlantic Coast Conference college football media day, in Charlotte, N.C. The cost of attendance stipend is quietly helping college players while the debate rages on whether they should be paid. Marshall has heard from former players how essential budgeting was and appreciates not having to worry as much. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
ACC players: Cost of attendance stipend helps in many ways

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 31, 2018 03:07 PM EDT

Wake Forest wide receiver Scotty Washington (7) is brought down by Louisville's Cornelius Sturghill (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Wake Forest blows out Louisville 56-35 for first ACC victory

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 27, 2018 03:36 PM EDT