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FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh paces the sideline during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama in Orlando, Fla. Michigan has decided to stick with Harbaugh. He has finalized a new, five-year deal with a base salary of $4 million per year. He can make as much as $8 million with incentives, according to a person familiar with the contract who spoke to The Associated Press. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
'Work to be done": Harbaugh has new, 5-year deal at Michigan

By Larry Lage Jan. 08, 2021 04:51 PM EST

Alabama punt returner DeVonta Smith (6) returns a punt for a touchdown against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Alabama's Smith could set new standard for Heisman receivers

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 04, 2021 05:07 PM EST

Wilson leads No. 13 BYU into Boca Raton Bowl vs Gabriel, UCF

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2020 11:49 AM EST
Boca Raton Bowl: No. 13 BYU (10-1) vs. Central Florida (6-3), Tuesday, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN) Line: BYU by 6 1/2. Series...

Chuck Christian, of Randolph, Mass., the first former Michigan football player to publicly say that a team doctor abused him, looks through a window in his home while standing for a photograph, Wednesday, April 22, 2020, in Randolph. Christian, a 60-year-old artist, said during a videoconferencing interview Wednesday, April 22, that the late Dr. Robert Anderson gave him unnecessary rectal exams before he played for the Wolverines during 1977-80 seasons. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Ex-Michigan tight end Chuck Christian says he was abused

By Larry Lage Apr. 22, 2020 01:19 PM EDT

In this November 1980 photo, Syracuse University football coach Frank Maloney is shown. Former Syracuse University head football coach Frank Maloney, who succeeded the winningest coach in school history when the program was in decline, has died. He was 79. Maloney died Monday, March 30, 2020, at his home in Chicago, his family confirmed to the university. The cause was metastic brain cancer, according to Syracuse.com. (John Berry/The Post-Standard via AP)
Former Syracuse football coach Frank Maloney dead at 79

Apr. 01, 2020 02:15 AM EDT

FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan shows Dr. Robert E. Anderson. A University of Michigan hotline has received more than 100 “unique complaints” about Dr. Anderson, a late physician accused of sexual abuse by former patients, including athletes who encountered him as a team doctor, the school announced Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. He died in 2008. (Robert Kalmbach/Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan via AP)
Ex-Michigan football player suing school over alleged abuse

By Larry Lage Mar. 09, 2020 06:18 PM EDT

UM President Mark Schlissel addresses recent sexual misconduct from former Provost Martin Philbert at the Board of Regents meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Philbert was placed on paid leave in January following accusations of sexual misconduct. (Jenna Kieser/Ann Arbor News via AP)
University of Michigan officials told of abuse decades ago

By Larry Lage, Reese Dunklin, Kathleen Foody And Mike Householder Feb. 21, 2020 06:02 PM EST

Alabama looks on after missing a field goal that would have tied an NCAA college football game against Auburn during the second half Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Tide out; Harbaugh’s Ohio St problem

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 30, 2019 09:46 PM EST

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) breaks a tackle by Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 17 Memphis tops No. 18 Cincinnati, set for rematch

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2019 06:26 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day shakes hands with Rutgers interim head coach Nunzio Campanile after their NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 56-21. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Outsider Day embraces intensity and mystique of ‘The Game’

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 27, 2019 02:39 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Minnesota players celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Axe trophy after beating Wisconsin 37-15 in an NCAA college football game, in Madison, Wis. More than Paul Bunyan’s Axe is on the line in college football’s most-played rivalry. The winner of Saturday’s game between No. 9 Minnesota and No. 13 Wisconsin wins a division title, and plays No. 2 Ohio State in the Big Ten title game. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
Sorry, Ohio St-Michigan, Wisconsin-Minnesota is biggest game

By Eric Olson Nov. 27, 2019 12:12 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 1969, file photo, Michigan coach Bo Schembechler smiles while talking to reporters after defeating Ohio State 24-12 in an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Jim Harbaugh’s job is safe at Michigan whether he finally beats Ohio State or falls to 0-5, but the timing for a win would provide a boost for college football’s winningest program. (AP Photo/File)
Harbaugh to get boost if No. 10 Michigan beats No. 2 Ohio St

By Larry Lage Nov. 25, 2019 06:33 PM EST

Indiana head coach Tom Allen responds to a question during the Big Ten Conference NCAA college football media days Thursday, July 18, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Big Ten Notebook: Spartans, Buckeyes tops on preseason team

Jul. 18, 2019 05:18 PM EDT

Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh and his son, Jack, stand on the field at Yankee Stadium before the New York Yankees' baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, May 17, 2019, in New York. Shaking hands and posing for photos on the field during batting practice, Harbaugh wore a Yankees cap, a Michigan sweater vest and — of course — a crisp pair of khakis. He says he and his father had never been to Yankee Stadium before and it's a "bucket list" trip for them. Harbaugh, a lifelong baseball fan, grew up rooting for the Detroit Tigers while his father was an assistant coach under Bo Schembechler at Michigan. (AP Photo/Mike Fitzpatrick)
3 generations of Harbaughs make 1st visit to Yankee Stadium

By Mike Fitzpatrick May. 17, 2019 07:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 27, 2019 file photo Michigan head coach John Beilein speaks during a news conference at the NCAA college basketball tournament in Anaheim, Calif. Two people familiar with the decision say Beilein has agreed to become head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The people spoke to The Associated Press on Monday, May 13, 2019 on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the hire. ESPN, citing unidentified sources, said Beilein agreed to a five-year deal with the Cavaliers. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, file)
John Beilein brought success, pride to Michigan

By Noah Trister May. 13, 2019 06:07 PM EDT

Iowa's A.J. Epenesa (94) runs the ball into the end zone after recovering a fumble in the first half of a NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Iowa hands Illinois worst loss in school history

By Terry Towery Nov. 17, 2018 07:38 PM EST

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson, right, hands off to running back Karan Higdon during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 4 Michigan hosts Indiana in final tuneup of the season

By Larry Lage Nov. 16, 2018 02:04 AM EST

Purdue fans celebrate a touchdown against Iowa in the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Evans' field goal sends Purdue past No. 19 Iowa 38-36

By Michael Marot Nov. 03, 2018 07:13 PM EDT

No. 19 Iowa, Purdue try to stay in Big Ten West title race

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2018 05:01 PM EDT
No. 19 Iowa (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten, No. 16 CFP) at Purdue (4-4, 3-2), 3:30 p.m. EDT (ESPN2) Line: Purdue by 3. Series record: Purdue leads 47...

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) is shown against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Atlanta, Ga. No. 7 Georgia plays at No. 9 Florida on Saturday. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Recent history says No. 2 Clemson, No. 3 ND should be wary

By Steve Megargee Oct. 26, 2018 01:59 AM EDT