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FILE - Colorado head coach Deion Sanders in the first half of the team's spring practice NCAA college football game Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. Scouting and recruiting players in the NCAA transfer portal has become a vital part of building a college football program. Sanders’ team has added 20 transfers since the portal window opened April 15. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
In transfer recruiting, NFL-style personnel departments try to get out in front of the portal

By Ralph D. Russo May. 25, 2023 04:27 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan State coach Mel Tucker watches the NCAA college football team's game against Rutgers, Nov. 12, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Tucker will wrap up spring practice Saturday afternoon, April 15, at Spartan Stadium, where fans will watch a 15-period practice that will include first-string offensive players scrimmaging against the team's top defense. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Michigan State wraps up drills, hoping to spring forward

By Larry Lage Apr. 14, 2023 06:00 AM EDT

Iowa forward Monika Czinano (25) shoots over Indiana forward Mackenzie Holmes (54) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 86-85. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 1 South Carolina women run AP Top 25 streak to 36 weeks

By Doug Feinberg Feb. 27, 2023 01:00 PM EST

Iowa State OC Scheelhaase to coach QBs

Jan. 27, 2023 11:08 AM EST
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State coach Matt Campbell said Friday that offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase will coach the quarterbacks after position coach Joel Gordon...

FILE - Michigan co-offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore looks on before an NCAA college football game against Maryland in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 24, 2022. Moore and TCU's Garrett Riley will arrive at the Fiesta Bowl for a College Football Playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, as rising-star offensive coordinators. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Rising stars: Michigan's Moore, TCU's Riley guide CFP teams

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 29, 2022 06:53 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Nick Patti (12) passes as New Hampshire defensive end Josiah Silver (96) and defensive back Noah Palm (44) defend during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Patti is expected to start in the Sun Bowl on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, after Kedon Slovis transferred to BYU. The same thing happened last season, on the bigger stage of the Peach Bowl, after Kenny Pickett declared for the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Pitt's Patti subs again as postseason QB in Sun Bowl vs UCLA

Dec. 29, 2022 10:48 AM EST

Ohio State guard Rikki Harris (1) and guard Taylor Mikesell (24) celebrate after Ohio State defeated South Florida 88-86 in overtime during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Ohio State Buckeyes at South Florida Bulls 12/20/2022

Dec. 20, 2022 10:07 PM EST

Ohio State guard Rikki Harris (1) drives past South Florida guard Maria Alvarez (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
No. 3 Ohio State women rally in OT, beat USF in San Diego

Dec. 20, 2022 10:06 PM EST

Marshall quarterback Cam Fancher (3) looks to make a pass against Georgia State during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington W.Va./The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Revived UConn, hot Marshall play in Myrtle Beach Bowl

Dec. 18, 2022 09:00 AM EST

Alex Golesh set to take over as South Florida coach

Dec. 04, 2022 12:57 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — South Florida hired Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh as its new head football coach on Sunday. Golesh, who came to...

AP source: USF hiring to Tennessee OC Golesh as head coach

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 03, 2022 10:23 PM EST
South Florida is hiring Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh to be its head football coach, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on...

UCF running back RJ Harvey (22) celebrates with offensive lineman Samuel Jackson (73) after scoring on a 3-yard touchdown run against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
No. 25 UCF beats rival USF 46-39 to reach AAC title game

Nov. 26, 2022 10:58 PM EST

Central Florida running back Isaiah Bowser (5) runs for yardage as Navy safety Rayuan Lane III (18) moves in to stop him during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 25 UCF needs to top USF to have a shot at AAC title game

By Fred Goodall Nov. 23, 2022 03:52 PM EST

Central Florida quarterback Mikey Keene, left looks for a receiver as he is rushed by Navy defensive end Jacob Busic (95) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 25 UCF remains in contention to appear in AAC title game

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 10:59 AM EST

Prince, Braxton guide Tulsa to 48-42 win over South Florida

Nov. 19, 2022 01:27 AM EST
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Deneric Prince rushed for 220 yards and two touchdowns, Braylon Braxton threw for 302 yards and a score and Tulsa held off South Florida 48-42 on...

Mordecai helps SMU reach bowl in 41-23 win over USF

Nov. 12, 2022 03:56 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tanner Mordecai threw his two touchdown passes in a 21-point third quarter and SMU became bowl eligible with a 41-23 win over South Florida on...

South Florida head coach Jeff Scott checks the scoreboard during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
USF coach Jeff Scott fired, a day after 54-28 loss to Temple

Nov. 06, 2022 06:48 PM EST

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker, left, fumbles as he is hit by Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Tennessee recovered the ball and avoided a safety. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Georgia now college football's standard

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 05, 2022 08:56 PM EDT

Saydee, Temple run past South Florida, win in a 54-28 rout

Nov. 05, 2022 07:22 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Edward Saydee ran for three long touchdowns, including a 75-yard to start the second half, and Temple routed South Florida, 54-28 in a battle...

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) throws a pass against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Tune throws for 380 yards, 4 TDs in Houston's win over USF

Oct. 29, 2022 03:55 PM EDT