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Tulsa's new head football coach Kevin Wilson speaks during an introductory NCAA college football press conference at the University of Tulsa on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Tulsa, Okla. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Tulsa hires Ohio State coordinator Wilson as head coach

Dec. 06, 2022 07:52 PM EST

FILE - Mississippi State coach Sylvester Croom yells to the team near the end of a 19-14 win over Auburn in an NCAA college football game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., Sept. 15, 2007. Croom had a Hall of Fame career as an offensive lineman at Alabama, and was among the first Black players to become a star and team leader under coach Bear Bryant. Three decades later, Croom became the Southeastern Conference's first Black head football coach with Mississippi State. That was 2004. Since then, there have only been four others and currently there are no Black head football coaches in the SEC. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
Hall of Famer Croom: 'Not enough progress' for Black coaches

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 06, 2022 06:52 PM EST

Jackson State coach Deion Sanders, second from right, and his son and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) sing the school's song following the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Southern on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. Jackson State won 43-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Colorado hires Deion Sanders to turn around football program

By Pat Graham Dec. 03, 2022 06:04 PM EST

Newly named Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze talks after being introduced at a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Todd Van Emst)
Column: College coaching color barrier firmly entrenched

By Paul Newberry Dec. 02, 2022 05:14 PM EST

FILE - Then-Texas head coach Tom Herman looks on during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game against Colorado in San Antonio, Dec. 29, 2020. Tom Herman will take over as head coach of Florida Atlantic's football team as it heads into its first season in the American Athletic Conference, the school announced Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Florida Atlantic hires Tom Herman as football coach

Dec. 02, 2022 11:36 AM EST

Arizona State hires Idaho State coach Ragle as assistant

Nov. 30, 2022 06:34 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State has hired Idaho State head coach Charlie Ragle to serve as assistant head coach and special teams coordinator. The...

FILE - Trent Dilfer talks during ESPN's Monday Night Countdown before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sept. 19, 2016, in Chicago. Dilfer, who has been coaching a high school team in Tennessee for the last four years, is the leading candidate to become the new coach at UAB, a person with knowledge of the search told The Associated Press on Tuesday night, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
UAB to hire ex-NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer as head coach

By John Zenor Nov. 30, 2022 12:27 AM EST

Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze watches as players warm up prior to an NCAA college football game against against the Connecticut in East Hartford, Conn., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo / Bryan Woolston)
Hugh Freeze asks Auburn fans for 'chance to earn your trust'

By John Zenor Nov. 29, 2022 04:02 PM EST

Georgia Tech interim head coach Brent Key looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia Tech promotes Brent Key from interim to head coach

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 29, 2022 03:40 PM EST

Texas State fires coach Jake Spavital after 4 years, 13 wins

Nov. 27, 2022 03:31 PM EST
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Texas State coach Jake Spavital was fired Sunday after four seasons in which the Bobcats won just 13 games. Texas State...

Oregon State running back Deshaun Fenwick (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Video shows Ducks' player throwing postgame punch after loss

Nov. 27, 2022 02:58 PM EST

FILE - Then-Florida State offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Kenny Dillingham talks to players before the start of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse on Oct. 2, 2021, in Tallahassee, Fla. Arizona State hired Oregon offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, making the 32-year-old the youngest head football coach in a Power Five conference. (AP Photo/Phil Sears, File)
Arizona State hires Oregon OC Dillingham, 32, as head coach

By John Marshall Nov. 27, 2022 12:16 PM EST

Stanford head coach David Shaw stands near the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Stanford coach David Shaw resigns after Cardinal finish 3-9

By Josh Dubow Nov. 27, 2022 03:34 AM EST

David Shaw resigns as Stanford football coach after 12 seasons following Cardinal's season-ending loss to BYU

Nov. 27, 2022 03:33 AM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — David Shaw resigns as Stanford football coach after 12 seasons following Cardinal's season-ending loss to BYU. ...

Stanford wide receiver Elijah Higgins (6) runs after a reception against BYU during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Shaw resigns as coach after Stanford's 35-26 loss to BYU

By Josh Dubow Nov. 27, 2022 02:34 AM EST

Arizona defensive lineman Jalen Harris knocks the ball away from Arizona State quarterback Trenton Bourguet (16) while offensive lineman Emmit Bohle (70) tries to block Harris during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP source: Arizona St on verge of hiring Dillingham as coach

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 26, 2022 08:24 PM EST

Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze, center, gets ready to take the field with his team to play Arkansas in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Kiffin staying at Ole Miss; Auburn has interest in Freeze

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 26, 2022 02:48 PM EST

FILE - Ohio State's Archie Griffin picks up some of his game-high 163 yards against Michigan during an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., as Michigan's Walt Williamson (91), Carl Russ (33) and Steve Strinko (59) defend. The game between the undefeated teams ended in a 10-10 ties. (AP Photo, File)
Ohio State, Michigan get chance to add more lore to rivalry

By Larry Lage Nov. 24, 2022 06:05 AM EST

Early arriving fans occupy take their seats in one of the 18 loge boxes in Mississippi State’s south end zone, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, prior to an NCAA college football game against East Tennessee State in Starkville. The end zones are not necessarily where you will find the cheap seats anymore at college football games. Several colleges have tried making end-zone seating more attractive by turning it into a premium experience that includes such amenities as access to indoor clubs with expanded food and beverage options. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Schools add amenities to make end-zone seats more attractive

By Steve Megargee Nov. 24, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Memorial flowers and stuffed animals line walkway at Scott Stadium after three football players were killed in a shooting on the grounds of the University of Virginia Tuesday Nov. 15, 2022, in Charlottesville. Va. Authorities say three people have been killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at the University of Virginia and a student suspect is in custody. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Universities focus on athletes' mental health after crises

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 16, 2022 05:18 PM EST