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FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Maryland quarterback Josh Jackson (17) warms up prior to an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in College Park, Md. Maryland senior quarterback Josh Jackson has opted out of the upcoming football season, leaving the Terrapins with very little depth and experience at the pivotal position. Jackson is the most prominent of six Maryland players who have decided not to play in 2020 for reasons related to the COVID-19 pandemic, coach Michael Locksley said during a teleconference Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Will Newton, FIle)
Maryland QB Josh Jackson opts out, along with 5 others

By David Ginsburg Aug. 07, 2020 12:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2015, file photo, Southern Utah celebrates with the trophy after defeating Northern Arizona in an NCAA college football game for the Big Sky Conference title Cedar City, Utah. The Big Sky Conference postponed its football season on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, to the spring because of the coronavirus pandemic and called for the FCS playoffs to be moved to the second semester as well.(Jordan Allred/The Spectrum via AP)
The Latest: Conference USA leaves 12-game option open

By The Associated Press Aug. 07, 2020 10:47 AM EDT

Boilermakers hire Callaway as newest coaching staff member

Feb. 19, 2020 05:08 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue coach Jeff Brohm hired longtime assistant coach Neil Callaway as the Boilermakers' new senior analyst Wednesday. ...

Vandy goes for experience hiring Fitch, Roof as coordinators

Jan. 04, 2020 06:49 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason has hired a trio of new assistants led by new offensive coordinator Todd Fitch and defensive coordinator...

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck, right, hugs wide receiver Tyler Johnson after Minnesota defeated Auburn during the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Minnesota hires Mike Sanford Jr. as co-offensive coordinator

Jan. 03, 2020 03:44 PM EST

Virginia wide receiver Hasise Dubois (8) scores a touchdown against Florida defensive back Marco Wilson (3) during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Perine leads No. 6 Gators past Virginia 36-28 in Orange Bowl

Dec. 31, 2019 12:00 AM EST

Western Kentucky place kicker Cory Munson, right, celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal in the final seconds of the NCAA First Responder Bowl college football game against Western Michigan in Dallas, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. Western Kentucky won the game 23-20. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Western Kentucky wins First Responder Bowl 23-20 on FG

Dec. 30, 2019 05:54 PM EST

Best Western? WKU plays WMU in First Responder Bowl at SMU

The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2019 11:31 PM EST
FIRST RESPONDER BOWL: Western Kentucky (8-4, C-USA) vs. Western Michigan (7-5, MAC), in Dallas, Monday at 12:30 p.m. EST. Line: Western...

Marshall RB Knox named C-USA MVP by league coaches

The Associated Press Dec. 11, 2019 03:40 PM EST
Marshall sophomore running back Brenden Knox has been named Conference USA's most valuable player, as voted on by the league's 14 coaches. ...

Go Wests: W Kentucky, W Michigan meet in bowl game

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 08:12 PM EST
Western Michigan (7-5, Mid-American Conference) vs. Western Kentucky (8-4, Conference USA), Dec. 30, 12:30 p.m. ET. LOCATION: Dallas ...

Arkansas hires Georgia assistant Pittman as new head coach

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 08, 2019 07:38 PM EST
Arkansas hired Georgia assistant Sam Pittman as its head coach Sunday, giving the longtime offensive line coach his first chance to lead a college program. ...

Western Kentucky strikes twice in 4th, rallies to 31-26 win

Nov. 30, 2019 05:55 PM EST
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Gaej Walker rushed for 119 yards and his fourth-quarter touchdown capped a 31-26 win as Western Kentucky rallied past Middle...

Southern Mississippi head coach Jay Hopson walks onto the field with his players before an NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (Cam Bonelli/Hattiesburg American via AP)
William Carey Crusaders at Southern Miss Golden Eagles 11/24/2019

Nov. 23, 2019 07:18 PM EST

Southern Mississippi head coach Jay Hopson walks onto the field with his players before an NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (Cam Bonelli/Hattiesburg American via AP)
W. Kentucky beats Southern Miss 28-10

Nov. 23, 2019 07:16 PM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 1 LSU has sights set on SEC West title vs Arkansas

By Brett Martel Nov. 22, 2019 12:11 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) makes a catch for a touchdown as LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa , Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Just being 'Bama might not be enough

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 09, 2019 09:57 PM EST

Western Kentucky quarterback Ty Story dives into the end zone to score a touchdown against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Storey leads Western Kentucky past former team Arkansas

By Eric W. Bolin Nov. 09, 2019 03:19 PM EST

Marshall's Channing Hames (94) brings down Western Kentucky quarterback Ty Storey (4) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Arkansas to face Western Kentucky, former Hogs QB Storey

By Eric W. Bolin Nov. 08, 2019 02:54 PM EST

Pierre makes 2 picks, Florida Atlantic tops Western Kentucky

Nov. 02, 2019 07:33 PM EDT
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — James Pierre intercepted two passes and Florida Atlantic moved above Western Kentucky in the Conference USA standings with a 35-24...

Mississippi State snaps slide, rolls past Arkansas 54-24

By Eric W. Bolin Nov. 02, 2019 07:26 PM EDT
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Both Arkansas and Mississippi State entered Saturday's game having underplayed to expectations. Both its head coaches have been...