Gary Barta
Iowa defensive back Dane Belton (4) celebrates with teammate Tyler Goodson (15) at the end of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
The Latest: Iowa football on hold but still preps for bowl

Dec. 21, 2020 09:34 PM EST

Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Auburn on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Analysis: Change seems likely amid frustration with CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 21, 2020 02:26 AM EST

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels throws during the first half of an NCAA college football against Missouri game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 6 Cincinnati lands Peach Bowl date with No. 11 Georgia

By Charles Odum Dec. 20, 2020 06:00 PM EST

Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) speaks to head coach Jimbo Fisher during an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Snubbed by committee, Texas A&M will face UNC in Orange Bowl

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 20, 2020 02:55 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) eludes Northwestern defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore (49) as Ohio State offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere (78) blocks during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Clemson and Ohio State get CFP rematch in Sugar Bowl

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 20, 2020 01:40 PM EST

Clemson wide receiver E.J. Williams (6) hauls in a pass with one hand in front of Notre Dame cornerback Clarence Lewis (26) for a gain of 22-yards during the second half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
CFP: Alabama-Notre Dame, Clemson-Ohio St as Aggies left out

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 20, 2020 12:39 PM EST

Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) reacts with teammate DeMarvin Leal (8) after intercepting a pass from LSU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
CFP buzz muted for No. 5 Texas A&M, despite just one loss

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 16, 2020 05:41 PM EST

Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) congratulates teammate Chris Tyree (25) after his touchdown against Syracuse in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)
Tide, Irish, Tigers, Buckeyes hold steady atop CFP rankings

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 08, 2020 07:20 PM EST

BYU's Dax Milne (5) and Coastal Carolina's Grayson McCall (10) walk off the field after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Conway, S.C. Coastal Carolina won 22-17. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: More games like BYU-Coastal Carolina?

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 05, 2020 10:42 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) breaks free for a touchdown against Auburn during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Ohio State still 4th in CFP rankings after cancellation

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 01, 2020 07:26 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) heads for a long gain as coach Nick Saban watches during the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Playoff rankings: 'Bama, ND, Clemson, Ohio St; Cincinnati 7

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2020 02:51 AM EST

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz questions a call against his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Ex-football players sue Iowa, alleging racial discrimination

By Ryan J. Foley Nov. 12, 2020 10:19 PM EST

Ex-Iowa players' attorney pulls $20M demand, says he'll sue

Nov. 10, 2020 11:10 AM EST
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The attorney representing eight Black former Iowa football players who allege racial discrimination during their time with the Hawkeyes...

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2019, file photo, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts during the second half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California. The University of Iowa said it would not pay a demand from eight Black former football players for $20 million in compensation for alleged racial discrimination they faced while they played for the Hawkeyes. The players also called for the firings of Kirk Ferentz, offensive line coach Brian Ferentz and athletic director Gary Barta. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez, File)
Attny: Iowa saying no to demands only emboldens ex-players

By Eric Olson Oct. 19, 2020 09:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Iowa athletic director Gary Barta walks on the field before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Ames, Iowa. The University of Iowa said it would not pay a demand from eight Black former football players for $20 million in compensation for alleged racial discrimination they faced while they played for the Hawkeyes. The players also called for the firings of head football coach Kirk Ferentz, offensive line coach Brian Ferentz and Barta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa says it won't pay ex-players' demand for $20 million

By Eric Olson Oct. 18, 2020 07:27 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott runs practice form the middle of the field with a mask on during the second day of training camp opened to the media at ADPRO Sports Training Center's outdoor field in Orchard Park, N.Y., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. P (James P. McCoy/Buffalo News via AP, Pool)
The Latest: NC State pauses all athletic activities

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2020 09:51 AM EDT

Detroit Lions running back Jason Huntley (41) going for a catch during NFL training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 18 2020 in Detroit. (Detroit Lions Via AP)
The Latest: Chicago Fire player tests positive for virus

By The Associated Press Aug. 21, 2020 10:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2020, file photo, Iowa's Brandon Wong competes during an NCAA gymnastics meet in Chicago. Iowa will drop four sports programs as part of the athletic department's response to a projected loss of $100 million in revenue because of the coronavirus pandemic. School president Bruce Harreld and athletic director Gary Barta said in a joint statement Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, that men's gymnastics, men's tennis and men's and women's swimming and diving will be discontinued after the 2020-21 academic year. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Hawkeyes drop 4 sports amid financial crisis tied to virus

By Eric Olson Aug. 21, 2020 02:31 PM EDT

Tears well up in the eyes of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta as he speaks during a news conference Monday, June 15, 2020, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. A couple hours after Iowa announced it cut ties with strength coach Chris Doyle on Monday, Barta said he is standing by head coach Kirk Ferentz as the football program attempts to move on from allegations African American players have been mistreated. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Doyle out as Iowa strength coach; Barta standing by Ferentz

Jun. 15, 2020 12:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2013, file photo, Iowa strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle, front left, celebrates with defensive back John Lowdermilk (37) following their win in overtime against Northwestern in an NCAA college football game in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa football strength and conditioning coach Doyle has been placed on administrative leave after several black former players posted on social media about what they described as systemic racism in the program. Head coach Kirk Ferentz made the announcement Saturday, June 6, 2020, calling it "a defining moment” for Iowa's football program in a video posted on the team's Twitter account. (AP Photo/Brian Ray, File )
Iowa players voice unity amid racism allegations in program

By Eric Olson Jun. 08, 2020 06:10 PM EDT