Rich Rodriguez

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, left, stands beside quarterback coach Jedd Fisch before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Foxborough, Mass. Arizona took an unusual step by hiring Jedd Fisch as its football coach. The 44-year-old has a long resume, mostly in the NFL, but did not play football and has limited experience as a head coach, serving as UCLA's interim coach for two games in 2017.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Fisch generating buzz in first spring as Arizona coach

By John Marshall Apr. 27, 2021 05:43 PM EDT

FILE- In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Arizona coach Kevin Sumlin walks off the field after his team's 24-14 loss to Arizona State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday,, in Tempe, Ariz. Sumlin was fired Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, less than 24 hours after a 70-7 loss to Arizona State that stretched the Wildcats' losing streak to 12 games spanning two seasons. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)

Arizona fires Sumlin following blowout loss to Arizona State

By John Marshall Dec. 12, 2020 05:50 PM EST

Arizona coach Kevin Sumlin claps in support of his team's defense against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Sumlin to return as Arizona’s coach in 2020

Dec. 01, 2019 02:38 AM EST

Alabama looks on after missing a field goal that would have tied an NCAA college football game against Auburn during the second half Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Tide out; Harbaugh’s Ohio St problem

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 30, 2019 09:46 PM EST

Arizona cornerback Lorenzo Burns runs with an interception against Utah during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona and Arizona State gear up for rivalry game

By John Marshall Nov. 29, 2019 01:39 PM EST

Utah running back Zack Moss (2) avoids the tackle attempt by Arizona defensive lineman Trevon Mason during the first half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Moss leads No. 7 Utah to 35-7 victory over Arizona

By David Brandt Nov. 24, 2019 01:35 AM EST

Arizona fires Yates amid defensive struggles

Oct. 28, 2019 03:40 PM EDT
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona coach Kevin Sumlin has fired defensive coordinator Marcel Yates and linebackers coach John Rushing. Sumlin...

Mississippi running back Scottie Phillips (22) celebrates his fourth-quarter touchdown against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Oxford, Miss. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)

Corral leads Ole Miss past Arkansas 31-17 in an SEC opener

By Chris Burrows Sep. 08, 2019 12:09 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 6, 2019, file photo, Mississippi offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez gestures before the Grove Bowl spring NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi has a new offensive coordinator in Rich Rodriguez and a new starting quarterback in Matt Corral as the Rebels adjust to life without second-round draft picks A.J. Brown and D.K. Metcalf catching passes. The new-look offense faces a tough early test as Ole Miss opens the season at Memphis. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP, File)

Opener between Ole Miss-Memphis last in current contract

By Clay Bailey Aug. 30, 2019 08:01 AM EDT

Mississippi offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez talks during Mississippi's Media Day at the Manning Center in Oxford, Miss. on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. Mississippi begins NCAA college football practice on Friday and opens the season against Memphis on Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)

New-look Mississippi has a lot to do before Aug. 31 opener

By David Brandt Aug. 01, 2019 06:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow attends warmups before the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against UCF in Glendale, Ariz. This year, a group of talented and experienced quarterbacks could help the Southeastern Conference produce a little more drama. Georgia’s Jake Fromm, LSU’s Burrow, Florida’s Feleipe Franks and Texas A&M’s Kellen Mond are among the biggest reasons all those teams feel they have a realistic chance of knocking Alabama off its title perch. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Talented group of QBs hope to give SEC hierarchy a jolt

By David Brandt Jul. 15, 2019 02:21 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Auburn defensive lineman Derrick Brown (5) stops Alabama State running back Tallesin Farmer (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Auburn, Ala. The SEC, a conference that prides itself on producing great defensive linemen and linebackers, must find candidates to replace all the guys heading into the pros. Alabama’s Raekwon Davis and Auburn’s Derrick Brown both enter the summer as legitimate All-America candidates as they attempt to lead their teams. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

SEC teams look to find defensive stoppers after draft exodus

By Steve Megargee Apr. 22, 2019 10:46 AM EDT

Mississippi hires Rich Rodriguez as offensive coordinator

Dec. 31, 2018 05:04 PM EST
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi has hired veteran coach Rich Rodriguez to be its next offensive coordinator. The 55-year-old Rodriguez has been the...

No. 7 West Virginia tries to stay in 1st in Big 12 vs. TCU

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2018 02:56 PM EST
TCU (4-5, 2-4 Big 12) at No. 7 West Virginia (7-1, 5-1, No. 9 CFP), noon EST (FS1) Line: West Virginia by 11½. Series record: TCU leads 4...