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FILE - UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., right, tries to get by Southern California forward Isaiah Mobley during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on March 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. UCLA and Southern California are planning to leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten Conference in a seismic change that could lead to another major realignment of college sports. A person who spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday, June 30, 2022, on condition of anonymity because the schools' talks with the Big Ten have not been made public said the schools have taken steps to request an invitation to join the conference. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Big Ten votes to add USC, UCLA as members starting in 2024

By Ralph D. Russo And Eric Olson Jun. 30, 2022 04:05 PM EDT

FILE - Florida quarterback Tim Tebow throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Gainesville, Fla., Oct. 11, 2008. Tebow, who led Florida to two national championships and won a Heisman Trophy, is among the former players making their first appearance on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot this year. The National Football Foundation announced on Monday, June 6, 2022, the players and coaches eligible for election into the Hall of Fame, and 11 of the 80 FBS players will be debuting on the ballot. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Tim Tebow among first-timers on College Football HOF ballot

By Eric Olson Jun. 06, 2022 04:21 PM EDT

Mountain West to eliminate 2-division format in football

May. 20, 2022 04:35 PM EDT
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The Mountain West Conference will eliminate its two-division format in football for the 2023 season. The conference...

FILE - Pittsburgh wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) hauls in a pass for a touchdown against Duke safety Lummie Young IV (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 6, 2021, in Durham, N.C. Addison is exploring his options. The 2021 Biletnikoff Award winner as the nation's top receiver is in the NCAA transfer portal. Addison put in his paperwork by the May 1 deadline and his entry became visible Tuesday. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)

USC lands All-American WR Jordan Addison from Pitt

By Greg Beacham May. 19, 2022 06:03 PM EDT

Pac-12 scraps divisions moments after NCAA paves way

By Ralph D. Russo May. 18, 2022 04:30 PM EDT

Georgia coach Kirby Smart talks with defensive back Nyland Green (1) after a play during the NCAA college football team's G-Day game Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

College football, XFL, Australian Open headline ESPN slate

By Joe Reedy May. 17, 2022 12:08 PM EDT

University of Southern California football head coach Lincoln Riley throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies Friday, May 13, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Phillies at Dodgers 5/13/2022

May. 14, 2022 12:49 AM EDT

FILE - Alabama coach Nick Saban watches players warm up for the College Football Playoff championship NCAA football game against Georgia on Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. Saban is concerned about the current state of college football. He recently told The Associated Press "I don't think what we’re doing right now is a sustainable model.” (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

AP source: SEC, Pac-12 leaders to push for NIL law in DC

By Ralph D. Russo May. 05, 2022 12:25 AM EDT

FILE - UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, right, runs the ball in for a touchdown as Southern California linebacker Ralen Goforth defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. Thompson-Robinson is back for a fifth season as UCLA's quarterback when many, including coach Chip Kelly, thought he would leave for the NFL. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

UCLA's Thompson-Robinson has plenty he wants to accomplish

By Joe Reedy Apr. 29, 2022 07:53 PM EDT

USC adds San Jose State game, drops BYU from 2023 schedule

Apr. 28, 2022 07:09 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California has added a matchup with San Jose State to its football schedule for 2023. USC added the Spartans in place of a...

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams throws during an NCAA college football practice Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Multiple Pac-12 schools facing quarterback competitions

By John Marshall Apr. 26, 2022 01:11 PM EDT

Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley talks with his quarterbacks during an NCAA college football practice Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lincoln Riley feels momentum gathering for USC in spring

By Greg Beacham Apr. 23, 2022 07:14 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia quarterback JT Daniels (18) throws during warmups in an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. Daniels announced Wednesday, April 13, 2022, that he plans to transfer to West Virginia. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Ex-Georgia QB JT Daniels transferring to West Virginia

Apr. 13, 2022 01:13 PM EDT

Auburn quarterback T.J. Finley (1) warms up during the A-Day NCAA college spring football game at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn's Finley facing challenge from transfer quarterbacks

By John Zenor Apr. 09, 2022 05:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 17, 2017, file photo, Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby speaks to reporters during the Big 12 NCAA college football media day in Frisco, Texas. Bowlsby said Tuesday, April 5, 2022, that he will step away from his role as Big 12 commissioner later this year after a decade in that job. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Big 12 commish Bowlsby stepping away from role this year

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 05, 2022 04:55 PM EDT

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws during the NCAA college football team's first spring practice, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Seattle. (Steve Ringman/The Seattle Times via AP)

Washington QB competition getting started with spring ball

By Tim Booth Apr. 01, 2022 07:58 PM EDT

USC assistant football coach Dave Nichol dies at 45

By Greg Beacham Mar. 25, 2022 08:09 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California assistant football coach Dave Nichol died Friday in McKinney, Texas. He was 45. A person with knowledge of the...