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FILE - Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) rushes after making a catch to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State in Ann Arbor, Mich., in this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, file photo. Johnson had 16 receptions for 254 yards and a team-high three touchdowns last year and has a shot to at least double his production in each category this season. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
14 Big Ten players poised to break out in 2021

By Eric Olson Apr. 26, 2021 04:30 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback Jack Miller throws on the sideline during an NCAA college spring football game in Columbus, Ohio, in this Saturday, April 17, 2021, file photo. With two-time Big Ten player of the year Justin Fields departing for the NFL, returning backups C.J. Stroud and Jack Miller III and five-star January enrollee Kyle McCord took the snaps in spring practice. Stroud was believed to be the front-runner entering the spring, but coach Ryan Day said a starter might not be determined until the week of the Sept. 2 opener at Minnesota.(AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Ohio State among 5 Big Ten teams auditioning quarterbacks

By Eric Olson Apr. 26, 2021 03:46 PM EDT

Rutgers holding 1st spring practice since Schiano's return

By Tom Canavan Apr. 21, 2021 05:03 PM EDT
For the first time since Greg Schiano started his second stint as coach, Rutgers has something new on the football field — spring football. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban leads the team to the field before an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Columbia, Mo. Saban and Alabama opened spring practice Friday, March 19, 2021l with an immediate goal. Along with winning another national championship, that is. For now, they need to find replacements for three of college football's top offensive weapons. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)
Playmakers wanted: Defending champ Alabama replacing stars

By John Zenor Mar. 19, 2021 08:30 PM EDT

Super seniors: Extra year changes look for football rosters

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 28, 2021 01:29 PM EST
The Associated Press asked each FBS program how many scholarship super seniors they expect to have on their rosters heading into spring practice. Super seniors...

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2017, file photo, Illinois offensive lineman Doug Kramer (65) blocks during an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Champaign, Ill. For a program that has not had a winning record since 2011 and has reached the postseason just twice in that time, the hope is that Alex Palczewski, fellow linemen Kramer and Vederian Lowe and the super class will power a long awaited breakthrough in Champaign. (AP Photo/Bradley Leeb, File)
Rutgers at Illinois 10/14/2017

Feb. 28, 2021 08:01 AM EST

Alabama hires ex-Texas assistant Valai as cornerbacks coach

Feb. 18, 2021 04:04 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — National champion Alabama has hired former Texas assistant Jay Valai as cornerbacks coach. Coach Nick Saban...

Vanderbilt football coach Clark Lea adds 2 more assistants

Feb. 09, 2021 04:36 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea has hired North Dakota State's AJ Blazek as his new offensive line coach and John Egorugwu from the NFL's...

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Indiana head coach Tom Allen looks toward his players on the sideline during a break in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Bloomington, Ind. Allen is coach of the year on the Associated Press All-Big Ten football team. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
AP All-Big Ten: Ohio State's Fields, Indiana's Allen honored

By Eric Olson Dec. 22, 2020 12:00 PM EST

Nebraska linebacker Garrett Nelson (44) reacts after he made a tackle on a fourth-down play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Martinez, Nebraska overcome 4 turnovers, beat Rutgers 28-21

Dec. 18, 2020 11:38 PM EST

Nebraska tight end Austin Allen (11) catches a pass over Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Rutgers looks for 4th Big Ten win, Vedral iffy for Nebraska

By Tom Canavan Dec. 17, 2020 11:39 AM EST

FILE - Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald walks on the field during the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich., in this Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, file photo. Pat Fitzgerald figures he'll add a few more gray hairs by the time No. 15 Northwestern steps on the field to face No. 3 Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game on Saturday, Dec. 19. Then again, if Northwestern wins? “Not gonna lie to you, it would be a helluva ride home on I-65,” Fitzgerald said. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Big Ten Champions Week has game for title and 4 on undercard

By Eric Olson Dec. 17, 2020 01:44 AM EST

Rutgers center Cliff Omoruyi dunks on Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Harper carries No. 19 Rutgers past Maryland 74-60 in Big Ten

By David Ginsburg Dec. 14, 2020 09:14 PM EST

North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) runs the ball as Miami cornerback Te'Cory Couch (23) and Bubba Bolden (21) give chase during the first half of an during an NCAA college football game at Hard Rock Stadium In Miami Gardens, Fla, Saturday, Dec, 12, 2020. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
STAT WATCH: UNC rushing total FBS' highest in 3 seasons

By Eric Olson Dec. 14, 2020 01:18 PM EST

Rutgers kicker Valentino Ambrosio (1), with Zach Feagles holding, attempts a field goal as Maryland's Lavonte Gater rushes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in College Park, Md. Ambrosio missed the kick. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Ambrosio rallies Rutgers past Maryland 27-24 in overtime

By David Ginsburg Dec. 12, 2020 04:33 PM EST

Maryland kicker Joseph Petrino (27), with Colton Spangler (99) holding, kicks a field goal as Rutgers' Tyreek Maddox-Williams (16) rushes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Rutgers at Maryland 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 01:37 PM EST

Maryland head coach Michael Locksley signals a field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Maryland concludes stop-and-go regular season vs Rutgers

By David Ginsburg Dec. 10, 2020 11:17 AM EST

Penn State head coach James Franklin looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Penn State beats Rutgers for 14th straight time for 900th

By Tom Canavan Dec. 05, 2020 03:49 PM EST

Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington (3) runs for a touchdown past Rutgers linebacker Tyshon Fogg during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Penn State at Rutgers 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 01:33 PM EST

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell, right, chases Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 26-20. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Purdue tries to plug leaky run defense with Nebraska up next

By Michael Marot Dec. 03, 2020 06:13 PM EST