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FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Hawaii head coach Nick Rolovich walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State, in Boise, Idaho. Nick Rolovich dived right in when Washington State hired him in January. Just when it seemed like things were up and rolling, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The national shutdown hurt coaches across college football as they prepare for the 2020-21 season, but it was particularly difficult on programs with first-year coaches trying to build something new from the ground up. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)
Pandemic puts first-year football coaches in deeper bind

By John Marshall Apr. 10, 2020 01:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2020, file photo, new Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach, speaks before reporters and school supporters at the university in Starkville, Miss., after being officially introduced as the head coach. Leach apologized Thursday, April 2, 2020, for a tweet that displayed a meme of a woman knitting her husband a noose as they were self-quarantined. Leach removed the tweet, which was posted Wednesday night. He posted on Twitter that he didn’t mean to offend anyone. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Mississippi State AD 'disappointed' in Leach's noose tweet

By The Associated Press Apr. 07, 2020 06:29 PM EDT

Mel Tucker, Michigan State's new football coach, enters a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Analysis: Commitment in football is simply self-preservation

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 13, 2020 02:03 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp walks on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Columbia, S.C. For South Carolina coach Will Muschamp, coming off his worst season in four with the Gamecocks, landing five-star defensive tackle Jordan Burch would be a welcome offseason victory. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)
SEC's recruiting dominance particularly apparent this year

By Steve Megargee Feb. 05, 2020 06:12 PM EST

In this Nov. 2, 2018 photo, Hammond Skyhawks Jordan Burch (5) watches during the a high school football playoff game against Wilson Hall in Columbia, S.C. The-6-foot-5, 275-pound Burch is a potential immediate-impact player out for the Gamecocks. When the early signing period opened in December he announced he would stay close to home. But he didn't actually sign, leaving open the possibility LSU could be his final destination. (Jeff Blake/The State via AP)
Signing day: Undecided blue chips, finish strong, best class

By Ralph D, Russo Feb. 04, 2020 01:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 file photo, Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello throws against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif. Former Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello says he plans to finish his college career playing for Mike Leach at Mississippi State. Costello announced his decision via social media on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 less than a month after Mississippi State hired Leach away from Washington State.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Costello says he's leaving Stanford for Mississippi State

Feb. 03, 2020 07:01 PM EST

Mississippi State hires Zach Arnett as defensive coordinator

Jan. 22, 2020 04:36 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State has named Zach Arnett as its defensive coordinator, less than two weeks after he had accepted the same position at...

Ex-Mississippi State football player found dead in Alabama

Jan. 21, 2020 08:00 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The death of a former Mississippi State football player whose body was found in an Alabama home Tuesday is being investigated as a...

Baylor's new head football coach Dave Aranda addresses the media during an NCAA college football news conference, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
New Baylor coach Aranda sensed something special with Bears

Stephen Hawkins Jan. 20, 2020 02:01 PM EST

West wide receiver Binjimen Victor, of Ohio State, (19) pulls in a touchdown pass in front of East cornerback Stantley Thomas-Oliver III, of Florida International University, (39) during the second half of the East West Shrine football game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
LeMay's 2 TDs lead East over West 31-27 in Shrine Bowl

By Fred Goodall Jan. 18, 2020 07:38 PM EST

Michigan adds Jean-Mary, Shoop to defensive staff

Jan. 18, 2020 03:35 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has hired Brian Jean-Mary as linebackers coach, Bob Shoop as safeties coach and elevated Jay Harbaugh to special teams...

Mississippi State's Hill, Thompson staying for senior years

Jan. 15, 2020 08:31 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill and linebacker Erroll Thompson have decided to return to school for their senior seasons...

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, right, meets LSU quarterback Joe Burrow on the field after a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. LSU won 42-25.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
STAT WATCH: FBS record for TD passes among feats by Burrow

By Eric Olson Jan. 14, 2020 01:29 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Washington State head coach Mike Leach looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, in Pullman, Wash. Two people with knowledge of the decision says Mississippi State has hired Washington State's Mike Leach as its new head coach. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, because the school has not yet officially announced the move. Leach will replace Joe Moorhead, who was fired last week after two seasons. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Mississippi State hires Mike Leach away from Washington St

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 09, 2020 01:55 PM EST

Baylor head coach Matt Rhule talks to reporters during a Sugar Bowl NCAA college news conference in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. Baylor plays Georgia on New Year's Day. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Rhule successor at Baylor will start in different situation

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 07, 2020 08:58 PM EST

Mississippi State LB Willie Gay Jr. entering NFL draft

Jan. 06, 2020 12:54 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State linebacker Willie Gay Jr. says he’s bypassing his senior season to enter the NFL draft. ...

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead gestures during the second half of their NCAA college football game against the Louisiana-Lafayette, in New Orleans. Two people with knowledge of the situation say Mississippi State has fired coach Joe Moorhead after just two seasons. They spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an announcement had not yet been made by the school. A meeting was scheduled Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, with Moorhead and athletic director John Cohen.(AP Photo/Chuck Cook, File)
Mississippi State fires coach Joe Moorhead after 2 seasons

By Steve Megargee Jan. 03, 2020 10:42 AM 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

Louisville quarterback Micale Cunningham (3) tries to stay in bounds as he carries the ball against Mississippi State in the second half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Louisville beats Mississippi State 38-28 at Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 30, 2019 08:54 PM EST

Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead watches the players warm up before an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Mississippi State, Louisville match run games in Music City

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 10:44 AM EST