Manny Diaz
Virginia head coach Tony Elliott laughs as he answers a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
ACC's quartet of new coaches adds wrinkle to wild division

By Aaron Beard Jul. 21, 2022 05:21 PM EDT

Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry looks on during the school's NCAA college spring football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
ACC: Pitt, Deacs out to keep momentum, Clemson hits reset

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 25, 2022 06:40 PM EDT

FILE - Miami head coach Manny Diaz looks on as officials review a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Manny Diaz was fired as Miami’s football coach Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, after a 7-5 regular season and with the school in deep negotiations to bring Oregon coach Mario Cristobal back to his alma mater to take over. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Diaz excited to return to defensive roots at Penn State

By Travis Johnson Dec. 17, 2021 05:29 PM EST

FILE - Miami head coach Manny Diaz looks on as officials review a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Manny Diaz was fired as Miami’s football coach Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, after a 7-5 regular season and with the school in deep negotiations to bring Oregon coach Mario Cristobal back to his alma mater to take over. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Penn State taps ex-Miami coach Diaz as defensive coordinator

Dec. 11, 2021 10:59 AM EST

Mario Cristobal, left, Miami's new football coach, makes the sign of the "U" with Harry Rothwell, right, after being introduced at a NCAA college football news conference, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Coral Gables, Fla. Cristobal is returning to his alma mater, where he won two championships as a player. Rothwell is a local businessman and Hurricanes fan. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Column: Big-money coaches a symptom of misguided priorities

By Paul Newberry Dec. 10, 2021 03:29 PM EST

AP source: Oregon's Mario Cristobal accepts offer to take over as Miami football coach after Manny Diaz is fired

Dec. 06, 2021 11:59 AM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — AP source: Oregon's Mario Cristobal accepts offer to take over as Miami football coach after Manny Diaz is fired. ...

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal directs his players during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon's Cristobal takes Miami coaching job after Diaz fired

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 06, 2021 11:17 AM EST

Miami fires football coach Manny Diaz after Hurricanes go 21-15 in 3 seasons under him

Dec. 06, 2021 10:59 AM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami fires football coach Manny Diaz after Hurricanes go 21-15 in 3 seasons under him. ...

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal celebrates after an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Cristobal expects to be approached by other schools

W.g. Ramirez Dec. 04, 2021 01:43 AM EST

Duke head coach David Cutcliffe watches the action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Miami decks Duke, 47-10, to continue late-season surge

By Bob Sutton Nov. 27, 2021 03:57 PM EST

Miami wide receiver Jacolby George (15) gets upended as he tries to hurdle over Duke safeties Brandon Johnson (30) and Isaiah Fisher-Smith (11) on a punt return during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Miami (FL) at Duke 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 02:17 PM EST

Duke head coach David Cutcliffe walks the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Durham, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Duke, Miami have much to play for in Saturday's ACC finale

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 26, 2021 09:52 AM EST

Miami running back Jaylan Knighton, right, scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Van Dyke's 357 yards helps Miami top Virginia Tech 38-26

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 20, 2021 11:01 PM EST

Miami head coach Manny Diaz, left, talks with Virginia Tech interim head coach J.C. Price, right, before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Virginia Tech at Miami (FL) 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 07:11 PM EST

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker greets wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Week 12 preview: Power 5 league title matchups taking shape

By Eric Olson Nov. 19, 2021 04:47 AM EST

Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock speaks during a press conference in Blacksburg, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Virginia Tech and NCAA college football coach Justin Fuente have mutually agreed to part ways with two games left in his sixth season with the Hokies. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Interim coach vs embattled coach when VT visits Miami

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 18, 2021 11:08 AM EST

Miami head coach Manny Diaz directs his team against Florida State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Florida State defeated Miami 32-28. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Amid turmoil, Diaz says Miami has to be focused on this week

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 17, 2021 03:35 PM EST

Miami fans celebrate a touchdown against Florida State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Florida State defeated Miami 32-28. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Miami ousts AD Blake James, 2 days after football's FSU loss

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 15, 2021 05:30 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) celebrates with teammates after his 13-yard touchdown run against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Oklahoma loss boosts Cincinnati's hopes

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 13, 2021 09:57 PM EST

Travis sparks late rally as Florida State beats Miami 31-28

By Bob Ferrante Nov. 13, 2021 07:35 PM EST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State delivered a comeback that belongs among the great down-to-the-wire finishes in the history of the...