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FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Troy head coach Neal Brown watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State, in Troy, Ala. West Virginia and Troy's Neal Brown are completing a deal to make him the next coach of the Mountaineers, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Friday, Jan. 4, 2018. The people spoke to AP on condition of anonymity because the contract was not yet final.(AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
West Virginia hires Troy's Brown for 6 years, $19.05 million

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 05, 2019 01:58 PM EST

AP sources: West Virginia, Troy's Neal Brown close to deal

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 04, 2019 01:45 PM EST
West Virginia and Troy's Neal Brown are completing a deal to make him the next coach of the Mountaineers, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated...

Dana Holgorsen, the newly named football coach for the Houston college football team, gets autographed footballs to toss to the crowd as he is recognized during halftime of an NCAA college basketball game between Tulsa and Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Dana Holgorsen back home to coach University of Houston

By Joshua Koch Jan. 03, 2019 05:20 PM EST

Dana Holgorsen, the newly named football coach at Houston, acknowledges the crowd as he is recognized during haltime of an NCAA college basketball game between Tulsa and Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Houston Cougars 1/2/2019

Jan. 02, 2019 11:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen calls out to his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, in Austin, Texas. Houston has hired West Virginia’s Dana Holgorsen as its coach, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, ending his eight-year run with the Mountaineers. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas, File)
Houston hires coach Dana Holgorsen away from West Virginia

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 02, 2019 03:11 PM EST

Houston head coach Major Applewhite watches as his team warms up before they play Army in the of Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Houston fires football coach Applewhite after 2 seasons

Dec. 30, 2018 01:59 PM EST

Florida State hires Houston's Kendal Briles as coordinator

By Bob Ferrante Dec. 23, 2018 02:50 PM EST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State has hired former Houston assistant Kendal Briles as its offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The school...

Army running back Jordan Asberry (3) rushes the ball against Houston during the first half of Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
No. 22 Army routs Houston 70-14 in Armed Forces Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2018 07:09 PM EST

Army quarterback Luke Langdon (9) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Glen Coates (6) against Houston during the first half of Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Hopkins has 5 TDs, No. 22 Army routs Houston 70-14

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 22, 2018 07:05 PM EST

Newman leads Wake Forest past Memphis 37-34 in bowl comeback

By John Zenor Dec. 22, 2018 04:07 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jamie Newman's season started on a sour note and finished on a sweet one. Newman ran for a 1-yard touchdown with 34 seconds...

Army head coach Jeff Monken watches as his team warms up before they play Houston in the of Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Houston at Army 12/22/2018

Dec. 22, 2018 03:34 PM EST

Memphis' Tony Pollard ties career kick return TD record

Dec. 22, 2018 01:19 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Memphis Tigers' Tony Pollard has tied the NCAA record with his seventh career kickoff return for a touchdown. The junior...

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Army running back Darnell Woolfolk (33) carries as Oklahoma linebacker Curtis Bolton (18) defends during an NCAA college football game between Army and Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. Army will face Houston on Saturday, Dec. 22, in the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas. In an era where aerial assaults are the norm, Army coach Jeff Monken maintains a simple formula for success--keep the ball--and nobody does that better than the No. 22 Black Knights (10-2) with their potent triple option and stable of bruising runners. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
No. 22 Army going for 1st 11-win season in Armed Forces Bowl

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 21, 2018 05:06 PM EST

No. 22 Army seeks 11th win in Armed Forces Bowl vs Houston

Dec. 21, 2018 12:59 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Armed Forces Bowl: Houston (8-4) vs. No. 22 Army (10-2), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST (ESPN). Line: Army by 5. Series...

Players skipping 2018-19 bowl games

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2018 03:57 AM EST
Players who have announced they will not play in their teams' bowl games with coach's bonus for winning the game: Arizona State (lost to Fresno State...

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018 file photo West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Ames, Iowa. Holgorsen can earn a $50,000 bonus if West Virginia beats Syracuse next week in the Camping World Bowl, a game the Mountaineers will play without star quarterback Will Grier and left tackle Yodny Cajuste. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, file)
Some players skip bowls with bonuses at stake for coaches

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 21, 2018 03:57 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2018, file photo, Northern Illinois defensive end Sutton Smith (15) reacts after sacking Buffalo quarterback Tyree Jackson (3) during the second half of the Mid-American Conference championship game, in Detroit. Smith was named to the 2018 AP All-America NCAA college football team, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
2018 AP All-America Team List

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2018 12:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) celebrates after Mississippi State place kicker Jace Christmann (47) missed a field goal-attempt during the first half of a game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Thompson was named to the 2018 AP All-America NCAA college football team, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
AP All-America team: Tide leads with 4 of 10 CFP players

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 10, 2018 12:00 PM EST

Heisman Trophy finalists, from left, Dwayne Haskins, from Ohio State; Kyler Murray, from Oklahoma; and Tua Tagovailoa, from Alabama, pose with the trophy during a media event Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
Who will challenge Tagovailoa for Heisman Trophy in 2019?

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 09, 2018 11:31 AM EST

West Virginia QB Grier to skip bowl, prepare for NFL draft

Dec. 08, 2018 01:05 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia quarterback Will Grier won't play for the 15th-ranked Mountaineers in the Camping World Bowl against No. 17 Syracuse, instead...