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FILE - Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury wears a shirt in support of Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin as he speaks at a news conference after the team's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. Kingsbury is joining Lincoln Riley's coaching staff at Southern California as a senior offensive analyst. USC announced the addition Tuesday, April 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Kliff Kingsbury joins USC staff as senior offensive analyst

By Greg Beacham Apr. 11, 2023 03:14 PM EDT

Buffalo head coach Maurice Linguist is dunked after defeating Georgia Southern in the Camellia Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022 in Montgomery, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Snyder, Buffalo top Georgia Southern 23-21 in Camellia Bowl

By John Zenor Dec. 27, 2022 03:56 PM EST

FILE - Georgia Southern head coach Clay Helton enters the field with his team before an NCAA football game against Louisiana Lafayette on Nov. 10, 2022, in Lafayette, La. Georgia Southern and Buffalo will play in the Camellia Bowl on Dec. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
Georgia Southern, Buffalo both chase winning record in bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2022 01:04 PM EST

FILE - Georgia Southern head coach Clay Helton enters the field with his team before an NCAA football game against Louisiana Lafayette on Nov. 10, 2022, in Lafayette, La. Georgia Southern and Buffalo will play in the Camellia Bowl on Dec. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
Georgia Southern-Buffalo to meet in Camellia Bowl on Dec. 27

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 04:00 PM EST

UCLA football players greet fans as they leave the field after a 42-32 win over Utah in an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Unbeaten USC, UCLA driving college football resurgence in LA

By Greg Beacham Oct. 13, 2022 03:49 PM EDT

James Madison running back Latrele Palmer (5) fights his way through a mob of Texas State defenders during the second half of an NCAA football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record Via AP)
No. 25 James Madison takes unbeaten mark to Georgia Southern

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 10:30 AM EDT

Georgia Southern quarterback Kyle Vantrease (6) throws a pass during an NCAA football game between Nebraska and Georgia Southern, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (Noah Riffe/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
No. 25 James Madison looks to continue roll at Ga Southern

Oct. 13, 2022 10:27 AM EDT

Arizona State coach Herm Edwards looks toward the scoreboard with his team his down against Eastern Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
After surge in first-half firings, can seasons be salvaged?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 06, 2022 08:46 AM EDT

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) walks off the field after his team's victory over Stanford in an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
No. 7 USC back home to face always-dangerous Fresno State

By Greg Beacham Sep. 15, 2022 01:37 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson (11) runs in a touchdown against Georgia Southern during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Nebraska students chant 'Fire Frost' after Ga. Southern win

By Eric Olson Sep. 10, 2022 11:40 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Bryce saves 'Bama; A&M, ND Sun Belted

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 10, 2022 09:39 PM EDT

Nebraska's Anthony Grant (10) runs in a touchdown against North Dakota during the first half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Huskers go for 2 wins in row when Helton, Ga Southern visit

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 12:13 PM EDT

Southern California running back Austin Jones (6) celebrates with wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rice in Los Angeles, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
College Football Picks: Future Big 12 showdown, USC's test

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 07, 2022 11:33 AM EDT

Vantrease has 4 TD tosses in Helton's Georgia Southern debut

Sep. 03, 2022 09:51 PM EDT
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Kyle Vantrease threw four touchdowns passes and Georgia Southern gave new coach Clay Helton a 59-7 victory over Morgan State on Saturday night...

Nebraska's Anthony Grant (10) runs in a touchdown as Marcus Washington (7) celebrates nearby during the first half against North Dakota in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Huskers break loose from N Dakota in 4th quarter, win 38-17

By Eric Olson Sep. 03, 2022 07:26 PM EDT

FILE - Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) throws during an NCAA college football practice Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. Williams isn’t a typical transfer. Rather than adapting to a new coach and an entirely new system, Williams has followed Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma to USC. So he’s playing for the same coach, albeit at a different school. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Showtime: Lincoln Riley's star-studded USC ready for debut

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 01, 2022 11:57 AM EDT

FILE - Southern California coach Lincoln Riley talks to player as they warm up during an NCAA college football practice March 24, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Offensive line key for No. 14 USC's new additions to succeed

By Dan Greenspan Aug. 30, 2022 05:42 PM EDT

Louisiana-Lafayette football coach Michael Desormeaux discusses the upcoming season, during the Sun Belt Conference media days Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in New Orleans. (Hunter Dawkins/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)
Rising Sun? Sun Belt expands, hopes to keep moving forward

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 26, 2022 12:29 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) scrambles as head coach Pat Narduzzi, right, looks on during their annual NCAA college football intrasquad Blue-Gold scrimmage in Pittsburgh, April 9, 2022. USC transfer Kedon Slovis will start for No. 17 Pittsburgh when the Panthers open the season against West Virginia on Sept. 1.(AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely, File)
USC transfer Slovis wins starting QB job at No. 17 Pitt

By Will Graves Aug. 24, 2022 02:01 PM EDT

FILE - UCLA coach Chip Kelly speaks during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football media day on July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. Kelly enters his sixth season as the Bruins’ coach after winning eight games a year ago. UCLA and USC are playing their final season in the Pac-12 before leaving for the Big Ten. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
Changing Pac-12 still seeking next CFP appearance

By John Marshall Aug. 23, 2022 05:08 PM EDT