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Missouri quarterback Brady Cook, front left, takes part in a drill during an NCAA college football practice Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Mizzou full of optimism with new QB, defensive coordinator

By Dave Skretta 5 hrs ago

FILE - Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws before Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage on April 16, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Led by the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, the Crimson Tide are preseason No. 1 and looking every bit a contender for the seventh national championship of coach Nick Saban’s tenure.(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

No. 1 Alabama not interested in a 'participation trophy'

By John Zenor 10 hrs ago

FILE - Former Texas fullback Steve Worster stands in front of a painting of himself while talking with reporters during induction ceremonies at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, in Waco, Texas. Worster, the powerful fullback in a bruising wishbone offense that led Texas to the undisputed national championship in 1969 and the brink of another a year later, died Aug. 13, 2022, the school announced. He was 73. (Duane A. Laverty/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)

Wishbone fullback Worster of great Texas teams dead at 73

Aug. 15, 2022 04:48 PM EDT

FILE - Nebraska head coach Scott Frost 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. Nebraska starts their season Aug. 27, 2022, against Northwestern in Dublin, Ireland. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Pressure on Frost to make big jump in 5th year at Nebraska

By Eric Olson Aug. 15, 2022 01:34 PM EDT

FILE - Texas A&M wide receiver Ainias Smith catches a 25-yard touchdown pass against Alabama during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M receiver Ainias Smith was arrested early Wednesday, July 20, 2022, on charges of driving while intoxicated, unlawful carrying of a weapon and possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana, according to Brazos County jail records. Smith, 21, was arrested by Texas A&M police and was booked into the Brazos County jail. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)

Texas A&M's Smith arrested on DWI, weapons, pot charges

Jul. 20, 2022 02:13 PM EDT

Iowa head coach Matt Campbell walks off stage after speaking to reporters at the NCAA college football Big 12 media days in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, July 14, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Ties to Texas, Big 12 bind coaching newcomers Dykes, McGuire

By Schuyler Dixon Jul. 14, 2022 07:22 PM EDT

Brad Clements carries off a mannequin wearing a Texas football uniform as he dismantles the stage after the NCAA college football Big 12 media days in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, July 14, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Big 12 changes coming after one last season with 10 schools

By Stephen Hawkins Jul. 14, 2022 07:19 PM EDT

Baylor safety Jairon McVea (42), linebacker Terrel Bernard (2), running back Abram Smith (7), wide receiver R.J. Sneed (0) running back Trestan Ebner (1) and safety Jalen Pitre (8) celebrate with the trophy after defeating Oklahoma State in an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Dec. 4, 2021. Baylor has been tabbed as the preseason favorite to win the conference title again, based on a poll of media who cover the league. It is the first time Baylor has ever been favored in the preseason vote. Coach Dave Aranda's Bears got 17 of the 41 first-place votes in the poll released Thursday, July 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman, file)

Defending Big 12 champ Baylor tabbed preseason favorite

Jul. 07, 2022 04:58 PM EDT

Top QB recruit Arch Manning tweets that he's going to Texas

Jun. 23, 2022 05:33 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The latest Manning quarterback, and the nation's top recruit for next year's class, has verbally committed to a future SEC school: Arch Manning...

Texas A&M starting pitcher Nathan Dettmer (35) throws a pitch against Oklahoma in the first inning during an NCAA College World Series baseball game Friday, June 17, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)

Sooners get on roll early, beat Aggies 13-8 in CWS opener

By Eric Olson Jun. 17, 2022 06:22 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas players celebrate a win over North Carolina after a college basketball game in the finals of the men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans. College football and men's basketball players on scholarship in one of the major conferences can expect to soon earn a minimum of $50,000 each year he plays because of the influx of cash from so-called booster collectives brokering name, image and likeness deals. That prediction, based on market trends, was made this week by Blake Lawrence, co-founder and CEO of a company that helps athletes and schools navigate the ever-changing NIL landscape. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

States hands off when it comes to NCAA, athlete compensation

By Jim Vertuno May. 16, 2022 02:45 AM EDT

FILE - With his right arm in a sling following shoulder surgery earlier in the week, Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez walks onto the field during the tunnel walk before an NCAA college football game against Iowa on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. The success or failure of the Wildcats next season rests largely on whether Adrian Martinez, a four-year starter at Nebraska, is able to bounce back from offseason shoulder surgery and eliminate the interceptions and other mistakes that relegated him to mediocrity with the Cornhuskers. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)

Big 12 players expected to have impact seasons in 2022

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 26, 2022 04:29 PM EDT

FILE - New TCU NCAA college football head coach Sonny Dykes speaks during an introductory news conference in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. TCU coach Sonny Dykes and Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire wrapped up their first spring drills without naming a starter, though both inherited multiple quarterbacks with starting experience. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

3 new coaches and lot of new QBs in the Big 12

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 26, 2022 04:22 PM EDT

Texas NCAA college football quarterback Quinn Ewers talks to the media following a spring practice, Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Battle to be Longhorns QB the talk of Texas this spring

By Jim Vertuno Apr. 23, 2022 03:22 AM EDT

Nebraska offensive coordinator Mark Whipple, left, and associate head coach Mickey Joseph watch from the sideline during the second half of Nebraska's NCAA college football annual red-white spring game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, April 9, 2022. The white team defeated the red team 43-39. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Coordinator changes add intrigue to Big Ten spring practices

By Steve Megargee Apr. 20, 2022 02:09 PM EDT

FILE - Then-Ohio State receivers coach Stan Drayton calls out to players during NCAA college football practice in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2011. New Temple coach Stan Drayton is one of 15 Black head coaches currently set to start next season at 131 FBS schools. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam, File)

Temple, Maryland rare D-I schools with top Black leadership

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 15, 2022 01:22 PM EDT

Nebraska red team quarterback Casey Thompson (11) passes the ball against the white team during the first half of Nebraska's NCAA college football annual red-white spring game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Ex-Texas QB Casey Thompson embraces fresh start at Nebraska

By Eric Olson Apr. 09, 2022 05:10 AM EDT

USC assistant football coach Dave Nichol dies at 45

By Greg Beacham Mar. 25, 2022 08:09 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California assistant football coach Dave Nichol died Friday in McKinney, Texas. He was 45. A person with knowledge of the...