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Nebraska head coach Scott Frost and the Huskers run on to the field to a sea of fans for the first time since the pandemic started before the Red-White Spring game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. on Saturday, May 1, 2021. (Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Coming to Twitter: Sponsored videos from college athletes

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 03, 2021 04:34 PM EDT

Chattanooga NCAA college football assistant coach Chris Malone looks on during a team practice in Chattanooga, Tenn., in this Tuesday, March 19, 2019, photo. The Chattanooga football assistant coach fired over a social media post disparaging the state of Georgia and voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams is suing to get his job back along with back pay and damages. He contends his First Amendment rights were violated. Malone says he was forced to resign Jan. 7 in the lawsuit filed Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in the Eastern District of U.S. District Court. (Doug Strickland/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)
Chattanooga assistant fired over tweet sues to get job back

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 29, 2021 12:14 PM EDT

Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) celebrates after beating Clemson 60-56 in a men's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. Rutgers won 60-56. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Pushing for change: College athletes' voices grow strong

By Dave Skretta Apr. 04, 2021 11:15 AM EDT

Lisa Moeller takes a photo of the NCAA bracket for the NCAA college basketball tournament on the side of the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
NCAA basketball players use biggest stage to deliver message

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 18, 2021 02:58 PM EDT

Illinois guard Andre Curbelo (5) makes a pass under Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Not NCAA Property: Players push for reform on social media

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 17, 2021 06:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Michigan quarterback Dylan McCaffrey rolls out to throw in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee in Ann Arbor, Mich. Former Michigan quarterback McCaffrey announced on social media he plans to transfer to Northern Colorado, where his dad is the head coach. In a Twitter post on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, McCaffrey wrote: “Extremely honored to announce I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at The University of Northern Colorado. Go Bears!!” (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
QB Dylan McCaffrey to join dad at Northern Colorado

Jan. 31, 2021 09:37 PM EST

Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32) warms up before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. In a recent Instagram post, Moses detailed his struggles with physical problems “fighting through pain every single game” and disclosed his grandmother's death. “It’s been times I wanted to quit and times I wanted to walk away from my dreams,” he posted. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses anchors young Tide defense

By John Zenor Jan. 07, 2021 04:35 PM EST

Chattanooga fires football assistant after 'appalling' tweet

Jan. 07, 2021 10:47 AM EST
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Chattanooga has fired an offensive line coach following a social media post disparaging both the state of Georgia and Stacey Abrams...

UCF's Milton commits to FSU; Brewer transferring from Baylor

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 05:54 PM EST
McKenzie Milton committed to transfer to Florida State as the former Central Florida quarterback looks to complete his comeback from a serious leg injury. ...

Miami head coach Manny Diaz of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va.(Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Tennessee AD Fulmer, Miami coach Diaz isolating for virus

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 20, 2020 08:55 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Penn State running back Journey Brown (4) carries during the first half against Memphis in the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas. Brown says he has a heart condition that is forcing him to give up football. Brown posted Wednesday night, Nov. 11, 2020, on Twitter that he has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a disease that causes heart muscle to become abnormally thick and can make it more difficult to pump blood. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
Heart condition forces Penn St. RB Brown to give up football

Nov. 11, 2020 08:29 PM EST

LSU wide receiver Koy Moore (5) catches a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
LSU player alleges police harassment, 3 officers on leave

Nov. 09, 2020 05:30 PM EST

Syracuse DB Trill Williams opts out, to enter NFL draft

Nov. 05, 2020 12:46 AM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse junior defensive back Trill Williams is following former star safety Andre Cisco out the door. Williams...

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) makes a pass during an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
Clemson QB Lawrence: 'I have the option' to leave or stay

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 27, 2020 01:58 PM EDT

Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
SEC fines Lane Kiffin over officiating complaints

Oct. 26, 2020 08:04 PM EDT

BYU tight end Masen Wake (13) hurdles UTSA's Corey Mayfield Jr. (26) and Antonio Parks in the first half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)
Touching tribute: BYU's Masen Wake honors late mom after TD

By Pat Graham Oct. 21, 2020 05:16 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott runs practice form the middle of the field with a mask on during the second day of training camp opened to the media at ADPRO Sports Training Center's outdoor field in Orchard Park, N.Y., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. P (James P. McCoy/Buffalo News via AP, Pool)
The Latest: NC State pauses all athletic activities

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2020 09:51 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 11, 2020, file photo, Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby announces no fans will be admitted to the rest of the Big 12 basketball tournament, in Kansas City, Kan. After the Power Five conference commissioners met Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, to discuss mounting concern about whether a college football season can be played in a pandemic, players took to social media to urge leaders to let them play. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Players unite in push to save college season, create union

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 10, 2020 04:02 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons (11) tackles Rutgers tight end Johnathan Lewis (11) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, in State College, Pa. Penn State All-American Micah Parsons is opting out of the 2020 season because of concerns about COVID-19. The junior linebacker made his announcement with a social media post Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
As college leaders meet, football players push to play

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 09, 2020 10:34 PM EDT

Several Colorado State football players dispute allegations

Aug. 08, 2020 04:48 PM EDT
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Several Colorado State football players released a shared statement on social media to support head coach Steve Addazio and dispute...