Brent Venables
FILE - New TCU NCAA college football head coach Sonny Dykes speaks during an introductory news conference in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. TCU coach Sonny Dykes and Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire wrapped up their first spring drills without naming a starter, though both inherited multiple quarterbacks with starting experience. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
3 new coaches and lot of new QBs in the Big 12

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 26, 2022 04:22 PM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma coach Brent Venables talks to players during the NCAA college football team's opening spring practice in Norman, Okla., March 22, 2022. Venables respects what the Sooners accomplished in recent years, but he believes a higher level can be reached. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP, File)
Venables looks to take Oklahoma program 'from good to great'

By Cliff Brunt Apr. 23, 2022 03:22 AM EDT

FILE - Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) throws a pass during the University of Oklahoma's first spring football practice at the Everest Training Center in Norman, Okla., on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Oklahoma's new quarterback has had plenty of success at the college level. He passed for more than 8,000 yards and 70 touchdowns at Central Florida while leading some of the nation’s most productive offenses. Now, he'll be the starting quarterback for a Sooner program that has produced Heisman winners Jason White, Sam Bradford, Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray at the position in the past 20 years. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP, File)
Oklahoma QB Gabriel adjusts after transferring from UCF

By Cliff Brunt Apr. 21, 2022 02:02 PM EDT

Clemson looks to keep winning with new staff

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 09, 2022 06:03 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Change can bring chaos. It can also bring excitement. And new Clemson offensive coordinator Brandon Streeter believes it's a hungry, energized...

FILE - Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney won't let all the questions about changes on the Tigers ruin his excitement to get back on the field. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Clemson's Swinney excited positive changes for Tigers

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 04, 2022 07:21 PM EST

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal speaks during a news conference on signing day for college football, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Recruiting wars: A&M's Fisher says rumors are 'garbage'

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 02, 2022 06:23 PM EST

FILE - Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin walks along the sideline during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Oxford, Miss., Nov. 20, 2021. College football's traditional signing period, which starts Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, is now overshadowed by transfer moves and Kiffin has assembled one of the best groups of transferring players in the country. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
Top transfer portal classes heading into signing day

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 01, 2022 01:33 AM EST

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Final rankings and future prospects

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:11 PM EST

Clemson hires former Tigers DE Nick Eason as assistant coach

Jan. 07, 2022 09:35 AM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Former Clemson defensive end Nick Eason was hired as the Tigers defensive tackles coach. Eason received a three-year contract at ...

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams runs against Oregon during the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Oklahoma QB Williams enters portal, says Sooners an option

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 03, 2022 05:16 PM EST

Oklahoma wide receiver Drake Stoops (12) makes a touchdown catch over Oregon cornerback Trikweze Bridges (11) during the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Brooks' 3 TDs push Oklahoma past Oregon 47-32 in Alamo Bowl

Dec. 30, 2021 01:13 AM EST

FILE - Oregon quarterback Anthony Brown (13) looks on before an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Salt Lake City. Oklahoma will play Oregon in the Alamo Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett, File)
Sooners' Williams faces Oregon and his future in Alamo Bowl

Dec. 28, 2021 03:22 PM EST

FILE - Oregon quarterback Anthony Brown (13) looks on before an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Salt Lake City. Oklahoma will play Oregon in the Alamo Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett, File)
Oklahoma and Oregon meet in Alamo Bowl with interim coaches

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2021 02:50 PM EST

FILE - Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney watches as his team plays against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 27-17. Clemson and Iowa State are scheduled to play in the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Clemson, Iowa State close down seasons in Cheez-It Bowl

By John Denton Dec. 28, 2021 12:15 PM EST

FILE - Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, left, and defensive coach Brent Venables talk during an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, in Clemson, S.C., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Oklahoma is targeting Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables to be its new head coach. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Changing Clemson: Swinney navigating coaching staff changes

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 16, 2021 01:40 PM EST

FILE - Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, left, and defensive coach Brent Venables talk during an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, in Clemson, S.C., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Oklahoma is targeting Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables to be its new head coach. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Clemson's Swinney names coordinators, promotes assistants

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 14, 2021 04:48 PM EST

FILE - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, center, is greeted by his wife Mary Beth Smart, right, after a win over Florida in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Smart was named The Associated Press All-SEC coach of the year in results released Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Texas A&M joins 'Bama, Georgia in race for recruiting title

By Steve Megargee Dec. 14, 2021 12:24 PM EST

Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables answers a question at an NCAA college football news conference, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Coaching changes cause uncertainty as signing period arrives

By Steve Megargee Dec. 12, 2021 11:25 AM EST

FILE - Clemson co-offensive coordinator Tony Elliott speaks during media day for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans, on Jan. 11, 2020, file photo. Virginia has hired Elliott as its next football coach, Cavaliers athletic director Carla Williams announced Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Virginia names Clemson's Tony Elliott as next football coach

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 10, 2021 04:39 PM EST

Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables answers a question at an NCAA college football news conference, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
New Oklahoma coach Venables hires Lebby, Roof as assistants

Dec. 10, 2021 03:46 PM EST