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FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2019, file photo, former Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed displays his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring during a halftime ceremony at an NFL football game between the Ravens and the New England Patriots in Baltimore. Pro Football Hall of Famer Ed Reed has agreed to become the football coach at Bethune-Cookman and is leaving his job with the Miami Hurricanes, the schools announced Tuesday night, Dec. 27, 2022.(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Ed Reed agrees to become Bethune-Cookman's football coach

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 27, 2022 07:37 PM EST

Florida State coach Mike Norvell points to the sky before the team's NCAA college football game against Clemson on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Clemson won 34-28. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
For FSU and Miami, there's always something big at stake

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 03, 2022 09:50 AM EDT

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) smiles as he scores a touchdown against Mississippi during the second half an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson clears CFP path; 3 unbeatens fall

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 22, 2022 08:40 PM EDT

Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin talks with the referee Ken Williamson during the second half of an NCAA college football game against San Jose State Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 22 Penn State 1st Big Ten football team to visit Auburn

By John Zenor Sep. 15, 2022 12:28 PM EDT

Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke speaks with the news media at the team's NCAA college football media day, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Coming home: Cristobal, new staff look to bring Miami back

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 17, 2022 12:32 PM EDT

Virginia head coach Tony Elliott laughs as he answers a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
ACC's quartet of new coaches adds wrinkle to wild division

By Aaron Beard Jul. 21, 2022 05:21 PM EDT

Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry looks on during the school's NCAA college spring football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
ACC: Pitt, Deacs out to keep momentum, Clemson hits reset

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 25, 2022 06:40 PM EDT

FILE - Miami head coach Manny Diaz looks on as officials review a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Manny Diaz was fired as Miami’s football coach Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, after a 7-5 regular season and with the school in deep negotiations to bring Oregon coach Mario Cristobal back to his alma mater to take over. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Diaz excited to return to defensive roots at Penn State

By Travis Johnson Dec. 17, 2021 05:29 PM EST

FILE - Miami head coach Manny Diaz looks on as officials review a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Manny Diaz was fired as Miami’s football coach Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, after a 7-5 regular season and with the school in deep negotiations to bring Oregon coach Mario Cristobal back to his alma mater to take over. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Penn State taps ex-Miami coach Diaz as defensive coordinator

Dec. 11, 2021 10:59 AM EST

Mario Cristobal, left, Miami's new football coach, makes the sign of the "U" with Harry Rothwell, right, after being introduced at a NCAA college football news conference, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Coral Gables, Fla. Cristobal is returning to his alma mater, where he won two championships as a player. Rothwell is a local businessman and Hurricanes fan. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Column: Big-money coaches a symptom of misguided priorities

By Paul Newberry Dec. 10, 2021 03:29 PM EST

AP source: Oregon's Mario Cristobal accepts offer to take over as Miami football coach after Manny Diaz is fired

Dec. 06, 2021 11:59 AM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — AP source: Oregon's Mario Cristobal accepts offer to take over as Miami football coach after Manny Diaz is fired. ...

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal directs his players during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon's Cristobal takes Miami coaching job after Diaz fired

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 06, 2021 11:17 AM EST

Miami fires football coach Manny Diaz after Hurricanes go 21-15 in 3 seasons under him

Dec. 06, 2021 10:59 AM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami fires football coach Manny Diaz after Hurricanes go 21-15 in 3 seasons under him. ...

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal celebrates after an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Cristobal expects to be approached by other schools

W.g. Ramirez Dec. 04, 2021 01:43 AM EST

Duke head coach David Cutcliffe watches the action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Miami decks Duke, 47-10, to continue late-season surge

By Bob Sutton Nov. 27, 2021 03:57 PM EST

Miami wide receiver Jacolby George (15) gets upended as he tries to hurdle over Duke safeties Brandon Johnson (30) and Isaiah Fisher-Smith (11) on a punt return during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Miami (FL) at Duke 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 02:17 PM EST

Duke head coach David Cutcliffe walks the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Durham, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Duke, Miami have much to play for in Saturday's ACC finale

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 26, 2021 09:52 AM EST

Miami running back Jaylan Knighton, right, scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Van Dyke's 357 yards helps Miami top Virginia Tech 38-26

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 20, 2021 11:01 PM EST

Miami head coach Manny Diaz, left, talks with Virginia Tech interim head coach J.C. Price, right, before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Virginia Tech at Miami (FL) 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 07:11 PM EST

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker greets wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Week 12 preview: Power 5 league title matchups taking shape

By Eric Olson Nov. 19, 2021 04:47 AM EST