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FILE - Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker acknowledges the fans during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Michigan State and Penn State, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State's third-year football coach, hoping more people will get to know him better, gave five reporters an all-access day this summer that started on a golf course and ended on the sprawling deck at his house. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Michigan State coach Mel Tucker always on brand to promote

By Larry Lage Aug. 24, 2022 04:51 PM EDT

FILE - Maryland head coach Mike Locksley looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in College Park, Md. Nepotism is cited among the most significant factors that has led to Black coaches being under-represented in major college football, according to an organization working to address the problem. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Family matters: Nepotism a hurdle to diversity in coaching

By Ralph D. Russo And Eric Olson Aug. 23, 2022 03:17 PM EDT

FILE — Ohio State head coach Ryan Day talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, in this file photo from July 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. Nine months later, the sting of losing to Michigan is still fresh for Ohio State. Coach Ryan Day said it's been the source of motivation for everyone at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Buckeyes out to restore Big Ten order; Badgers pick in West

By Eric Olson Aug. 22, 2022 01:55 PM EDT

FILE - Nebraska red team quarterback Casey Thompson (11) signals the crowd before leading both the red and white teams onto the field alongside head coach Scott Frost before Nebraska's NCAA college football annual red-white spring game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, April 9, 2022. Nebraska starts Aug. 27 against Northwestern in Dublin, Ireland. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Frost: Huskers to 'let it rip' against Wildcats in Ireland

By Eric Olson Aug. 22, 2022 02:11 AM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Dec. 5, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. Meyer is returning to Fox's “Big Noon Saturday” college football pregame show after his NFL coaching career lasted less than one full season. Fox announced Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, that Meyer would rejoin the show he was part of for its first two seasons. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong File)
Urban Meyer back on Fox's "Big Noon Saturday" post-NFL

Aug. 19, 2022 05:22 PM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel throws during an NCAA college football practice, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in Norman, Okla. The Sooners have a new quarterback in Central Florida transfer Dillon Gabriel. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
No. 9 Oklahoma in unfamiliar role after coaching change

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 19, 2022 11:39 AM EDT

Connecticut head football coach Jim Mora speaks to reporters during the opening day of NCAA college football training camp on July 29, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. Mora is trying to rebuild the football program as an independent in an era of conference mega-mergers.(AP Photo/Pat Eaton-Robb)
Mora trying to make an independent UConn competitive

By Pat Eaton-Robb Aug. 19, 2022 02:40 AM EDT

FILE - UCLA head coach Chip Kelly runs on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Seattle. Kelly’s arduous rebuilding job at UCLA started to show positive results last season with an 8-4 record and a Holiday Bowl invitation. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Experienced roster could help UCLA Bruins contend in Pac-12

By Joe Reedy Aug. 18, 2022 01:51 PM EDT

FILE - Washington State coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford on Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. The former Washington State football coach has filed a claim against the university on April 27, 2022, seeking $25 million for wrongful termination after he was fired last year for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
After turbulent 2021, Washington State eyes better offense

By Nicholas K. Geranios Aug. 18, 2022 01:10 PM EDT

FILE - Washington's Jaxson Kirkland warms-up before an NCAA college football game against Montana in Seattle, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. Washington is set to kick off its season on Sept. 3, 2022, against Kent State. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
DeBoer takes charge at Washington seeking quick turnaround

By Tim Booth Aug. 18, 2022 01:07 PM EDT

FILE - Connecticut interim head coach Lou Spanos watches a replay during the second half of an NCAA football game against Houston, on Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. UConn football defensive coordinator Lou Spanos has taken a leave of absence for personal reasons, the school announced Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022. The school provided no further details and did not say whether Spanos is expected to return this season. (AP Photo/Stew Milne File)
UConn defensive coordinator steps away for personal reasons

Aug. 18, 2022 12:15 PM EDT

FILE - Virginia running back Mike Hollins takes a break during NCAA college football practice Wednesday Aug. 3, 2022, in Charlottesville, Va. Virginia starts their season against Richmond on Sept. 3. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
New Virginia coach Tony Elliott building around talented QB

By Hank Kurz Jr. Aug. 17, 2022 06:18 PM EDT

FILE - Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech on Nov. 5, 2021, in Boston. Boston College opens the 2022 season against Rutgers on Sept. 3.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Boston College brings edge in 3rd year for Hafley, Jurkovec

By Jimmy Golen Aug. 17, 2022 03:39 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims bobbles the snap during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Georgia Tech is set to kick off its season of Sept. 5, 2022, against Clemson. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Ga Tech's Collins at crossroads after rash of 3-win seasons

By Paul Newberry Aug. 17, 2022 12:07 PM EDT

FILE - Syracuse head coach Dino Babers answers a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Babers enters his seventh season at Syracuse with high hopes there won't be a repeat of last year when the team was poised for a solid finish, then flopped. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Coach Dino Babers could use turnaround season at Syracuse

By John Kekis Aug. 17, 2022 11:19 AM EDT

FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker plays against Purdue in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game on Dec. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Hooker goes into his sixth season as the starter. He earned the job last season after coming off the bench to set program records for a 181.4 passing efficiency and a 68% completion percentage. Hooker also threw 31 touchdowns with only three interceptions. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Tennessee Vols look for more wins in Heupel's 2nd season

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 16, 2022 10:06 AM EDT

Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
PICK SIX: Frost, Harsin among coaches in precarious spot

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 16, 2022 02:50 AM EDT

Indiana tight end AJ Barner talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Hoosiers looking for a turnaround after dismal 2021 season

By Michael Marot Aug. 15, 2022 01:28 PM EDT

FILE — Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, right, talks with a referee during an NCAA college spring football game in this April 16, 2022 file photo, in Columbus, Ohio. The pain of Ohio State's loss to Michigan last season remains for the Buckeyes, who can't wait to try to avenge the loss. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
No. 2 Ohio St hungry to avenge Michigan loss, return to CFP

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 15, 2022 12:54 PM EDT

FILE - Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick attends an NCAA college basketball game between Notre Dame and Mount St. Mary's on Nov. 13, 2017, in South Bend, Ind. Swarbrick says the coming Big Ten television contract with NBC is a “perfect” way for the network to complement its deal with the Fighting Irish during a live online chat for the university's alumni association on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin, File)
Notre Dame AD: Big Ten deal with NBC 'perfect' for Irish

Aug. 10, 2022 03:58 PM EDT