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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

USF hires longtime Clemson assistant Scott as head coach

Ralph D. Russo Dec. 09, 2019 12:24 PM EST
South Florida has hired Clemson co-offensive coordinator Jeff Scott to become the Bulls' next head coach. The school announced the move...

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2019 file photo South Florida head coach Charlie Strong looks onto the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple in Tampa, Fla. South Florida has fired Strong as coach after three seasons. Athletic director Michael Kelly announced the move Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 two days after the Bulls concluded a 4-8 season with a 34-7 loss at UCF. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, file)

USF hopes to have new coach before early signing day

By Mark Didtler Dec. 02, 2019 04:11 PM EST

USF fires coach Charlie Strong after 3-season slide

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 01, 2019 03:44 PM EST

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel (11) throws a short pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Florida, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)

UCF dominates South Florida 34-7

By Patrick Southern Nov. 29, 2019 11:51 PM EST

Memphis wide receiver Antonio Gibson (14) gets between South Florida defensive back Devin Studstill (8) and linebacker Andrew Mims (59) to score during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

White throws 2 TD passes, No. 18 Memphis blasts USF 49-10

By Fred Goodall Nov. 23, 2019 07:56 PM EST

South Florida running back Jordan Cronkrite is tackled by Cincinnati during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

White, No. 18 Memphis take show on road to South Florida

By Fred Goodall Nov. 22, 2019 04:49 PM EST

South Florida's Trevon Sands is tackled by Cincinnati's Elijah Ponder during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

No. 17 Cincinnati rallies to beat South Florida 20-17

By Fred Goodall Nov. 16, 2019 11:12 PM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is carried off the field by his teammates after defeating Alabama 46-41 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa , Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

College Football Picks: Auburn at center of all down stretch

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 13, 2019 03:32 PM EST

Navy runs over South Florida 35-3; Perry joins elite company

By Todd Karpovich Oct. 19, 2019 08:18 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo knew his defense was poised for a break-out season during spring practice. The Midshipmen's high...

South Florida head coach Charlie Strong talks with quarterback Jordan McCloud during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut in East Hartford, Conn., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Navy, South Florida ride momentum into key conference game

By Todd Karpovich Oct. 18, 2019 10:28 AM EDT

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) runs the ball for a touchdown against Oklahoma during an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Dallas, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

No. 15 Texas set to regroup against Kansas for Big 12 chase

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 18, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, left, and Southern California head coach Clay Helton meet after an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Pick Six: Which coaches need strong finishes to keep jobs?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 14, 2019 03:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 file photo, Texas wide receiver Devin Duvernay (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech in Austin, Texas. Texas senior wide receiver Devin Duvernay is having his best year after a position change has made him quarterback Sam Ehlinger’s top target. Duvernay has 45 catches this season and his nine per game is best in the nation heading into No. 11 Texas’ Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 matchup against No. 6 Oklahoma. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Texas receiver Devin Duvernay tearing it up from the slot

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 09, 2019 02:50 AM EDT

Army defenders stop Michigan running back Zach Charbonnet (24) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Michigan won 24-21 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

AP Top 25 Takeaways: LSU's masterpiece, Michigan's mess

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 08, 2019 01:01 AM EDT

Georgia Tech holds on, edges South Florida, 14-10

By Matt Winkeljohn Sep. 07, 2019 08:21 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Jordan Cronkite stretched the football toward the goal line, but before it could break the plane for a touchdown, it squirted free and T.K. Chimedza...