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FILE - Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell celebrates with players after a touchdown during the first half of the team's Guaranteed Rate Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Phoenix. New coaches often spend their first several months dwelling on the need to instill a different culture into their programs. Fickell says the Badgers already have what he calls a “really good footprint,” something backed up by Wisconsin's 21 consecutive bowl appearances. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Fickell eager to build upon Wisconsin's winning culture

By Steve Megargee Mar. 15, 2023 10:55 AM EDT

FILE - LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (7) reacts after making a first down against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. College football administrators are looking at ways to reduce the number of plays in games in the name of player safety, with a tweak in clock operating procedures likely the first step. A proposal to let the game clock continue running when a team makes a first down, except in the last two minutes of a half, has broad support. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)

NCAA's proposed rule changes a good start, Kirby Smart says

By Eric Olson Mar. 03, 2023 01:27 PM EST

FILE - Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara watches the team's NCAA college football game against Maryland in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 24, 2022. After starting all 14 games for Michigan in 2021 and injuring his knee three games into last season, McNamara looks at his move to Iowa as a fresh start and one that gives him a chance to revive one of the Bowl Subdivision's least productive offenses. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Chance to revive Iowa offense excites ex-Wolverine McNamara

By John Bohnenkamp Mar. 02, 2023 06:21 PM EST

FILE - Georgia offensive coordinator Todd Monken watches before an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt on Oct. 15, 2022 in Athens, Ga. The Baltimore Ravens have hired Monken to be their offensive coordinator, the team announced Tuesday, Feb. 1 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Brett Davis, File)

Mike Bobo returns to run Georgia offense, Monken goes to NFL

By Paul Newberry Feb. 14, 2023 12:59 PM EST

FILE - Florida State head coach Mike Norvell lifts the trophy after the team's win against Oklahoma in the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game, on Dec. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. Norvell, whose team ended last season with a six-game winning streak, was rewarded with a three-year contract extension that will pay him an average of $8.05 million annually through 2029, rhe school announced Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023.
(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Norvell gets raise, 3-year extension from Florida State

Feb. 08, 2023 06:01 PM EST

East wide receiver Joseph Ngata of Clemson catches a pass during football practice for the East West Shrine Bowl, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Clemson gives raises, contract extensions to football staff

Feb. 03, 2023 01:28 PM EST

FILE - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, center, enters the stadium during a ceremony celebrating the Bulldog's second consecutive NCAA college football national championship on Jan. 14, 2023, in Athens, Ga. The first Wednesday of February used to be the biggest day on the calendar for college football recruiting. Now it’s an afterthought. Before the championship game, Smart and TCU’s Sonny Dykes both called for changes to the crowded college football calendar without going into specifics. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz, File)

Busy college football recruiting period called 'total chaos'

By Steve Megargee Feb. 02, 2023 01:40 PM EST

FILE - Deion Sanders speaks after being introduced as the new head football coach at the University of Colorado during a news conference Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. The University of Colorado introduced a pilot program that makes the credit review for transfer students a more seamless process. It may have been the move that ultimately lured Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders to Boulder. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Coach Prime comes up big in 1st recruiting class at Colorado

By Pat Graham Feb. 01, 2023 07:49 PM EST

Iowa State OC Scheelhaase to coach QBs

Jan. 27, 2023 11:08 AM EST
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State coach Matt Campbell said Friday that offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase will coach the quarterbacks after position coach Joel Gordon...

FILE - Washington State head coach Jake Dickert walks along the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against California, on Oct. 1, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. Dickert has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him tied to the Cougars through the 2027 season. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)

Washington St's Jake Dickert agrees to extension through '27

Jan. 25, 2023 03:07 PM EST

FILE - Tennessee NCAA college football coach Josh Heupel looks on during a team practice session ahead of the 2022 Orange Bowl, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Miami Shores, Fla. Heupel guiding the Volunteers to their most wins since 2001 has earned him a very big pay raise. Heupel will make $9 million under the contract extension now good through 2029 announced by Tennessee on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, and signed Jan. 19. That's an increase from the $5 million extension signed last July pushing his deal through 2028. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Tennessee gives Josh Heupel big pay raise to $9 million

Jan. 24, 2023 03:28 PM EST

Ga Tech's Key rounds out coaching staff with 6 new hires

Jan. 17, 2023 07:38 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech coach Brent Key rounded out his staff with the addition of six new assistants, including former Georgia quarterback quality control coach...

Ole Miss hires Alabama's Golding as defensive coordinator

Jan. 14, 2023 05:12 PM EST
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Golding is leaving for the same job at rival Mississippi. Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin announced...

TCU offensive coordinator Garrett Riley speaks during a media day ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Georgia and TCU, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. The championship football game will be played Monday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Clemson hires TCU OC Riley to spark Tigers' offense

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 13, 2023 04:58 PM EST

FILE - Iowa State coach Matt Campbell speaks during an NCAA college football media day, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Former Wisconsin cornerbacks coach Hank Poteat has been hired to coach the same position at Iowa State, and the Cyclones went to the small-college ranks to bring in Jordan Langs as running backs coach and special teams coordinator. ISU coach Matt Campbell announced the additions Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, leaving him with one more staff position to fill following the Cyclones' first losing season since 2016. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Iowa State adds ex-Wisconsin aide, NAIA head coach to staff

Jan. 12, 2023 02:16 PM EST

Missouri guard DeAndre Gholston (4) is fouled by Texas A&M forward Solomon Washington (13) while shooting the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Radford has 16 as Aggies defeat No. 20 Missouri 82-64

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 11, 2023 11:09 PM EST

Oklahoma hires Jones as WR coach, passing game coordinator

Jan. 10, 2023 07:26 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma has hired Emmett Jones as wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator, the school announced Tuesday. Jones held the...