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FILE - In this July 24, 2019 file photo, Washington State offensive lineman Liam Ryan answers questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day, in Los Angeles. Football players and other college athletes are facing challenges when it comes to following nutrition plans amid the coronavirus pandemic. Ryan says he's been focused on eating plenty of protein, brown rice and healthy snacks while continuing to watch his weight amid the pandemic that has shut down college and professional sports. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
The menu: College athletes get cooking classes, grocery tips

By Aaron Beard May. 03, 2020 12:45 PM EDT

Nevada coach Jay Norvell receives new 5-year contract

Mar. 03, 2020 05:13 PM EST
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada coach Jay Norvell has a received a new five-year contract that runs through the 2024 season, the school said Tuesday. ...

Michigan St hires Scottie Hazelton as defensive coordinator

Feb. 28, 2020 08:10 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State hired Scottie Hazelton as defensive coordinator. The school announced the move Friday. Hazelton...

FILE- In this Dec. 12, 2019, file photo, former Florida State coach Willie Taggart is introduced as Florida Atlantic University's new football head coach during a press conference in Boca Raton, Fla. Colleges around the country finished off their football signing classes this week, proudly touting scores of African-American athletes as their next big stars. A review of all 130 FBS schools found shockingly low numbers, with blacks still largely shut out of head coaching positions and even more so the prime coordinator spots. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
Column: Shame on college football for lack of black coaches

Feb. 07, 2020 10:06 PM EST

Ohio quarterback Nathan Rourke (12) arrives in the end zone on a 35-yard touchdown run against Nevada in the first half of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Ohio beats Nevada 30-21 in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

By Jason Chatraw Jan. 03, 2020 07:13 PM EST

Ohio faces off with Nevada in Idaho Potato Bowl

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2020 12:52 PM EST
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — IDAHO POTATO BOWL: Ohio (6-6 Mid-American Conference) vs. Nevada (7-5, Mountain West Conference), in Boise, Idaho,...

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields plays against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Fields, a sophomore and the Buckeyes’ Heisman Trophy finalist quarterback, said online classes allow him to split his time between studying at home or relaxing with Netflix and the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, where besides football facilities there is a new lavish lounge for players that offers made-to-order meals, massage chairs, video games on big screens and a cryogenic chamber. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Lingering knee issue still bothering Ohio State's Fields

John Marshall Dec. 24, 2019 03:00 PM EST

Mountain West suspends four UNLV players for postgame fight

Dec. 16, 2019 02:44 PM EST
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The Mountain West Conference has suspended four UNLV football players and reprimanded another for their involvement in an...

Mountain West announces Nevada suspensions after altercation

Dec. 10, 2019 06:01 PM EST
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The Mountain West Conference has suspended four Nevada football players for their roles in a postgame altercation against UNLV...

Ohio, Nevada meet for 1st time in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 08:54 PM EST
Ohio (6-6, Mid-American) vs. Nevada (7-5, Mountain West), Jan. 3, 3:30 p.m. ET LOCATION: Boise, Idaho TOP PLAYERS ...

Nevada wide receiver Elijah Cooks, top, goes up for a pass over UNLV's Jericho Flowers (7) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
UNLV slips past Nevada 33-30 in overtime

Nov. 30, 2019 07:17 PM EST

Nevada wide receiver Romeo Doubs tries to get away from Fresno State linebacker Justin Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Nevada scores late to beat Fresno State 35-28

Nov. 24, 2019 02:17 AM EST

Nevada defensive back Daniel Brown (25) intercepts a pass in front of San Diego State wide receiver Kobe Smith (92) during the first half of a college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in San Diego. CA. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Cooks, Lee lead Nevada to 17-13 win vs. No. 24 San Diego St.

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 10, 2019 01:57 AM EST

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) dives over Alabama's Raekwon Davis (99) and Markail Benton (36) to score a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 1 LSU holds off No. 2 Alabama 46-41

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2019 05:23 PM EST

No. 24 San Diego State faces Nevada during redemption tour

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 08, 2019 02:41 AM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State jumped into The Associated Press Top 25 after a close road victory against UNLV and then moved up a spot after a bye weekend. ...

Nevada quarterback Carson Strong (12 ) rolls out against New Mexico second half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
No. 24 San Diego St. puts winning streak on line vs Nevada

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2019 04:15 PM EST

Strong, Doubs lead Nevada to 21-10 win over New Mexico

Nov. 03, 2019 02:12 AM EST
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Carson Strong passed for 297 yards and two touchdowns, Romeo Doubs had 11 receptions for 167 yards — both career highs — and a score, and...

Valladay's 206 rushing yards lead Wyoming past Nevada 31-3

Oct. 26, 2019 06:08 PM EDT
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Xazavian Valladay rushed for a career-high 206 yards, Sean Chambers threw for 158 yards and two touchdowns, and Wyoming defeated Nevada 31...

Bright runs for 2 TDs as Utah State beats Nevada 36-10

Oct. 20, 2019 02:24 AM EDT
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Gerold Bright had 126 yards rushing and two scores on 15 carries, Savon Scarver had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, and Utah State beat...

Talton kicks 40-yard FG, Nevada beats San Jose State 41-38

Oct. 12, 2019 08:21 PM EDT
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Brandon Talton kicked a 40-yard field goal on the final play of the game, lifting Nevada to a 41-38 victory over San Jose State on Saturday after...