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FILE - In this April 24, 2017, file photo, Martin Jarmond, newly hired Boston College athletic director, takes questions from members of the media during a news conference on the schools campus, in Boston. Most new athletic directors that take over in July have the luxury of getting acclimated to their new school before things really ramp up in two months. That is not going to be the case for the start of Jarmond's tenure at UCLA. Jarmond began in Westwood on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, after three years at Boston College. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Jarmond faces many challenges in taking over as UCLA's AD

By Joe Reedy Jul. 04, 2020 02:24 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns reacts on the sideline after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. The Chicago Bears and cornerback Artie Burns agreed to a one-year contract, agent Drew Rosenhaus said on Saturday, March 21, 2020.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
The Latest: Outlaws run in front of limited fans in Missouri

By The Associated Press May. 22, 2020 03:30 PM EDT

View of the Eiffel Tower from the deserted Concorde square during nationwide confinement measures to counter the Covid-19, in Paris, Friday, May 8, 2020. France continues to be under an extended stay-at-home order until May 11 in an attempt to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
The Latest: Wisconsin AD Barry Alvarez asked to take pay cut

By The Associated Press May. 09, 2020 12:13 PM EDT

Colleges thrown for big losses in sports budget crunch

By Dave Campbell May. 08, 2020 08:51 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With the end of this virus-disrupted school year drawing nearer, a predictably bleak financial outlook for major college sports has emerged...

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Southern California head coach Clay Helton, left, shakes hands with athletic director Mike Bohn at an NCAA college football game against UCLA in Los Angeles. Helton is 40-22 in four full seasons as USC coach. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
USC invests in supporting Helton rather than replacing him

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 09, 2020 03:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2019, file photo, Colorado head coach Mel Tucker watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo. Colorado coach Mel Tucker said he's still committed to the Buffaloes, even after the Michigan State job opened earlier in the week. Michigan State's job came open when Mark Dantonio announced his retirement Tuesday. Tucker was a graduate assistant for the Spartans under Nick Saban in the late 1990s. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Tucker says he's committed to Colorado despite MSU opening

Feb. 08, 2020 06:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Hawaii head coach Nick Rolovich walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State, in Boise, Idaho. Washington State is close to finalizing an agreement with Rolovich to take over as the Cougars' head football coach, according to two people with knowledge of the situation. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)
WSU Prez: Rolovich to be football coach at Washington State

By Tim Booth Jan. 14, 2020 12:54 AM EST

Washington NCAA college football head coach Chris Petersen, center, applauds as defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, left, high-fives athletic director Jen Cohen after speaking during a news conference about Petersen's decision to resign and Lake taking over his job, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Seattle. Petersen unexpectedly resigned on Monday, a shocking announcement with the Huskies coming off a 7-5 regular season and bound for a sixth straight bowl game under his leadership. Petersen will coach Washington in a bowl game, his final game in charge. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Jimmy Lake relishes 1st chance as head coach at Washington

By Tim Booth Dec. 04, 2019 01:57 AM EST

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman, center, works the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
K-State goes bowling in Klieman’s first season in charge

By Dave Skretta Dec. 02, 2019 02:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 file photo, Despite the acrobatic jump by St. John Bosco quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) into the end zone, it was called back due to a penalty against Mater Dei in Bellflower, Calif. Only Texas and Florida produce more major college football players than California, but across the state overall participation in the sport at the high school level is on the decline. The percentage of players competing at the highest level of college football who are from California has dropped, too. (Scott Varley/The Orange County Register via AP, File)
National powers, fewer players define California football

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 25, 2019 03:35 AM EST

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) goes low as he dives into the end zone for a one-yard touchdown run against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Alabama won 38-7. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State ready for FCS program Abilene Christian

By Paul Jones Nov. 22, 2019 08:00 AM EST

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck cheers his team during an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 31-26. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
No. 7 Minnesota seeks new era for long-languishing program

By Dave Campbell Nov. 10, 2019 02:33 PM EST

Syracuse coach Dino Babers looks down in the final minutes of the team's NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. Pittsburgh won 27-20. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Florida State, Syracuse both need a win in ACC matchup

By Bob Ferrante Oct. 25, 2019 11:43 AM EDT

Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 38-0. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Dantonio says Spartans must plant 'foot in the ground'

By Noah Trister Oct. 22, 2019 05:49 PM EDT

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) celebrates with teammates after he caught a pass for a touchdown against Central Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Separating contenders and pretenders

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 21, 2019 10:07 PM EDT

North Carolina coach Mack Brown cheers on his team during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Miami in Chapel, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Brown faces former school when Tar Heels host App State

By Joedy Mccreary Sep. 20, 2019 12:05 PM EDT

Iowa State cheerleaders celebrate a touchdown during the second overtime of an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Pac-12 goes bust on big stage again

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 31, 2019 08:18 PM EDT

Georgia State cornerback Bryquice Brown (5) celebrates with fans after a win over Tennessee in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Georgia State rallies in 4th quarter to stun Tennessee 38-30

By Steve Megargee Aug. 31, 2019 07:13 PM EDT

This Saturday, Aug. 23, 2019, photo provided by Ohio State Athletics shows the NCAA college football head coach's office at the Woody Hayes Center on the Ohio State campus in Columbus, Ohio. The head coach's office is right off the locker room. A player could step out of one and right into the other. To encourage the Buckeyes to do just that, Ryan Day made a few changes to the space since taking over for Urban Meyer. (Jerry Emig/Ohio State Athletics via AP)
New Day: Different coach, approach but same goal at Ohio St

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 28, 2019 01:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2017, file photo, North Dakota State cornerback Marquise Bridges (9) intercepts a pass intended for James Madison wide receiver Ishmael Hyman (13) as North Dakota State linebacker Jabril Cox (42) closes in on the play during the third quarter in the FCS championship NCAA college football game at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. Cox is one of the few returning starters for the Bison, who are replacing eight players on offense and seven on defense from a team that won the school’s seventh national championship in seven years. Despite all the holes to fill, North Dakota State is ranked No. 1 in a preseason poll of FCS coaches. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News via AP, File)
Depth chart of FCS power North Dakota State is a work of art

By Dave Kolpack Aug. 26, 2019 12:34 PM EDT