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Duke head coach Mike Elko talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
ACC coaches counting on beefed-up staffs to steer programs

By Aaron Beard Oct. 05, 2022 04:36 PM EDT

NC State hires ex-ECU head coach McNeill in advisory role

Jul. 07, 2020 12:10 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State has hired former East Carolina head coach and Oklahoma assistant Ruffin McNeill for an advisory role on its football...

Oklahoma assistant McNeill leaving program to care for dad

Jan. 23, 2020 06:40 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla, (AP) — Ruffin McNeill is stepping down as Oklahoma's assistant head coach and outside linebackers coach to help care for his 85-year-old father...

Alabama's defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi runs plays with his team during an NCAA college football practice on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, in Miami Shores, Fla. The Tide is also on its third defensive coordinator in three years as Tosh Lupoi was promoted after last season to replace Jeremy Pruitt, who is now Tennessee’s head coach. Pruitt got the job when Kirby Smart left to lead Georgia in 2016. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Toughest job in college football: Defensive coordinator

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 26, 2018 05:43 PM EST

Oklahoma pulls in strong defensive class

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 19, 2018 11:08 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Help is on the way for Oklahoma's defense. The Sooners struggled to provide support their dynamic offense this season, but they...

No. 7 Oklahoma will try to stay in Big 12 lead at Texas Tech

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2018 10:39 AM EDT
No. 7 Oklahoma (7-1, 4-1 Big 12, No. 7 CFP) at Texas Tech (5-3, 3-2), 8 p.m. ET (ABC) Line: Oklahoma by 13½. Series record: Oklahoma...

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma defensive coordinator Ruffin McNeill watches players before an NCAA college football game between Kansas State and Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. Since McNeill replaced fired defensive coordinator Mike Stoops, the Sooners have held TCU to 275 total yards and Kansas State to 245. Oklahoma plays Texas Tech this week. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
No. 12 WVU at No. 15 Texas in matchup of Big 12 co-leaders

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2018 02:07 AM EDT

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley, left, talks with Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder, right, before an NCAA college football game between Kansas State and Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Kansas State at Oklahoma 10/27/2018

Oct. 27, 2018 03:22 PM EDT

TCU wide receiver Jalen Reagor (1) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown as Oklahoma cornerback Parnell Motley (11) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
No. 9 Oklahoma rebounds from only loss with 52-27 win at TCU

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 20, 2018 03:44 PM EDT

Monday's Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Oct. 09, 2018 03:12 AM EDT
FOOTBALL NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees has become the NFL's all-time leader in yards passing — and he did it in style. The 39-year-old...

Texas running back Keaontay Ingram (26) breaks free against Oklahoma during the second half of an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Cooper Neill)
Oklahoma fires defensive coordinator Mike Stoops

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 08, 2018 10:00 AM EDT