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FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 file photo, Miami head coach Manny Diaz calls out a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami coach Manny Diaz told The Associated Press on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 that he believes the Hurricanes are already better than they were when last season's 6-7 debacle ended. Diaz says the Hurricanes have improved their roster and their coaching staff, both by additions and subtractions. He also drew a parallel to the culture that the Miami Heat have stuck with in their bounceback season this year. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Diaz, Miami land top safety as rebuilding effort continues

By The Associated Press Feb. 05, 2020 03:52 PM EST

AP Top 25 Podcast: What's next for NCAA's NIL policy?

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 23, 2020 10:17 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The NCAA is trying to figure out how it can allow athletes to be compensated for their fame, while still preserving its rules for amateurism. ...

Kentucky quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. hands off to running back Christopher Rodriguez Jr. who rushes for a touchdown against Virginia Tech in the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Bowden's late TD pass lifts Kentucky past VTech 37-30

By Eli Pacheco Dec. 31, 2019 03:52 PM EST

Kentucky quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) runs for a touchdown during the first half of the NCAA college football game against Louisville, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Versatile Bowden leads Kentucky against Va Tech in Belk Bowl

By Steve Reed Dec. 30, 2019 04:04 PM EST

Memphis head coach Mike Norvell, left, celebrates with he team after they defeated Cincinnati in an NCAA college football game for the American Athletic Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 15 Memphis tabs Silverfield as Tigers' interim coach

Dec. 08, 2019 06:36 PM EST

Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell speaks at a news conference Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tallahassee, Fla. Norvell is Florida State’s new coach, taking over a Seminoles program that has struggled while he was helping to build Memphis into a Group of Five power. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
Florida State introduces Mike Norvell as Seminoles’ coach

By Bob Ferrante Dec. 07, 2019 09:00 PM EST

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) is hit by Virginia linebacker Noah Taylor (14) as he throws the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Virginia Tech and Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Perkins, late FG lift Virginia past No. 23 Hokies, 39-30

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 29, 2019 03:59 PM EST

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) escapes Paris Ford (12) of Pittsburgh in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va. Saturday, Nov. 23 2019. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
No. 23 Hokies, Cavaliers vie for ACC Coastal Division title

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 28, 2019 10:35 AM EST

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente and defensive coordinator Bud Foster take the field after shutting out Pittsburgh 28-0 after an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Bell)
Hooker's 2 TD passes lead No. 25 Virginia Tech over Pitt

By Jimmy Robertson Nov. 23, 2019 07:06 PM EST

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) scores a touchdown on a short run as Georgia Tech linebacker Quez Jackson (44) defends in the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 25 Hokies, Pittsburgh meet in critical ACC Coastal clash

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 22, 2019 10:25 AM EST

Virginia Tech defensive back Caleb Farley (3) returns an interception for a touchdown as Georgia Tech tight end Tyler Davis (9) defends in the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Hooker helps Hokies rout Georgia Tech 45-0

By Charles Odum Nov. 16, 2019 06:44 PM EST

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins reacts on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Pittsburgh Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Hokies look to continue ACC surge against Yellow Jackets

By Charles Odum Nov. 15, 2019 12:00 PM EST

Wake Forest quarterback Jamie Newman (12) is sacked by Virginia Tech defender Jarrod Hewitt (5) in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Hendon Hooker, Hokies beat No. 22 Wake Forest 36-17

By Jimmy Robertson Nov. 09, 2019 07:01 PM EST

Wake Forest quarterback Jamie Newman (12) runs for a touchdown against North Carolina State in the first half an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Virginia Tech hosts No. 22 Wake Forest, honors Bud Foster

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 08, 2019 10:53 AM EST

Wake Forest wide receiver Sage Surratt (14), quarterback Jamie Newman (12) and offensive lineman Taleni Suhren (60) stand on the field as the school fight song is played following a 44-10 win over North Carolina State in NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
No. 22 Wake Forest looks to spoil Hokies' Bud Foster Day

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2019 04:08 PM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) celebrates his 7-yard touchdown run with wide receiver Chase Claypool (83) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Book's late TD run helps No 16 Notre Dame beat Virginia Tech

By John Fineran Nov. 02, 2019 06:54 PM EDT

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) throws a pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Kelly, No.16 Notre Dame facing red-hot Virginia Tech

By John Fineran Nov. 01, 2019 01:10 PM EDT

North Carolina's Dazz Newsome (5) scores on a 58-yard touchdown play past Virginia Tech defender Chamarri Conner (22) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19 2019, in Blacksburg Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Patterson's conversion lifts Virginia Tech over UNC in 6 OTs

By Jimmy Robertson Oct. 19, 2019 08:20 PM EDT

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins, right, and North Carolina head coach Mack Brown meet up after an NCAA college football game a Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Atlanta. (John Amis/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Virginia Tech, North Carolina meet in Coastal showdown

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 18, 2019 01:09 PM EDT

Rhode Island players Kyle Murphy (74) and Nick Correia (75) celebrate a field goal in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va., Saturday, Oct. 12 2019. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Hooker's 3 TD passes lead Hokies past Rhode Island, 34-17

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 12, 2019 07:30 PM EDT