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Michigan State hires Kapilovic as offensive line coach

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EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State is hiring Chris Kapilovic as its offensive line coach and running game coordinator. The school...

AP Top 25 Podcast: Examining NCAA issues with former insider

By Ralph D Russo Feb. 14, 2020 09:57 AM EST
From NCAA investigator to college athlete advocate. On the latest AP Top 25 College Football Podcast, AP's Ralph Russo is joined by Tim...

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Colorado head coach Mel Tucker looks on before the start of their NCAA college football game against Utah, in Salt Lake City. A person familiar with the decision says Colorado coach Mel Tucker has agreed to lead Michigan State's football program. The person spoke Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, 2020, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the hiring had not been announced. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Colorado AD wants next head coach to share his commitment

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 13, 2020 03:42 PM EST

Police: Ex-UNC athlete had $160K worth of marijuana, edibles

Feb. 12, 2020 09:19 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A former college football player was arrested after receiving a parcel in North Carolina that contained about $160,000 worth of marijuana...

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Colorado head coach Mel Tucker looks on before the start of their NCAA college football game against Utah, in Salt Lake City. A person familiar with the decision says Colorado coach Mel Tucker has agreed to lead Michigan State's football program. The person spoke Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, 2020, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the hiring had not been announced. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Michigan State rallies to hire Tucker away from Colorado

By Larry Lage Feb. 12, 2020 07:54 AM EST

Joe Susan returns to Rutgers football coaching staff

Feb. 11, 2020 06:21 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Greg Schiano has added another former Rutgers assistant coach to his Scarlet Knights staff. Schiano announced...

National Collegiate Athletic Association President Mark Emmert testifies during a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, on intercollegiate athlete compensation. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
NCAA's Emmert presses Senate for 'guardrails' on athlete pay

By Ben Nuckols Feb. 11, 2020 02:31 PM EST

FILE - In this May 29, 2009, file photo, USA softball player Jessica Mendoza poses for a photo in the ESPN broadcast booth at the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City. The dual roles of former Boston pitcher Pedro Martinez and ex-Olympic softball player Mendoza as team employees and broadcasters have drawn the concern of baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred. (AP Photo/File)
Mendoza has new roles with ESPN, resigns as Mets adviser

By Joe Reedy Feb. 07, 2020 12:00 PM EST

Former Minnesota coach Kill now assisting old friend at TCU

Feb. 05, 2020 09:23 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Former Minnesota coach Jerry Kill has joined TCU's staff as a special assistant to coach Gary Patterson. The two...

Big 12 champion Oklahoma adds pair of 4-star defenders

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 05, 2020 08:13 PM EST
Big 12 champion Oklahoma got the signatures of a pair of four-star defenders, and new Baylor coach Dave Aranda signed a two-sport player that plans to throw...

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal reacts during second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Oregon gets boost to recruiting class by adding Jones

By John Marshall Feb. 05, 2020 07:28 PM EST

Howard hires Larry Scott as head football coach

Feb. 05, 2020 07:23 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Howard University has hired Larry Scott as its new head coach. Scott's hiring was announced Wednesday, less than two...

Tony White to be the new defensive coordinator at Syracuse

Feb. 05, 2020 05:25 PM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Tony White will be the new defensive coordinator at Syracuse. Orange coach Dino Babers declined to discuss the...

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Indianapolis. Ohio State is back on top in Big Ten recruiting, with Day wrapping up his first full signing class on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Buckeyes on top in Big Ten recruiting; Huskers best in West

By Eric Olson Feb. 05, 2020 04:32 PM EST

Hammond School defensive end Jordan Burch sits in the stands to watch South Carolina play Missouri at Colonial Life Arena, in Columbia, S.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (Joshua Boucher/The State via AP)
Top heavy: Handful of elite programs hoard most top recruits

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 05, 2020 04:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 file photo, Miami head coach Manny Diaz calls out a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami coach Manny Diaz told The Associated Press on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 that he believes the Hurricanes are already better than they were when last season's 6-7 debacle ended. Diaz says the Hurricanes have improved their roster and their coaching staff, both by additions and subtractions. He also drew a parallel to the culture that the Miami Heat have stuck with in their bounceback season this year. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Diaz, Miami land top safety as rebuilding effort continues

By The Associated Press Feb. 05, 2020 03:52 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2019, file photo, then-Florida State head football coach Willie Taggart watches an NCAA college basketball game with his son's Jackson and Willie, Jr. in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida Atlantic announced that quarterback Willie Taggart Jr. signed with the Owls on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, meaning he will play for his father, the new FAU coach. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)
Willie Taggart Jr. signs to play at FAU, for Willie Taggart

Feb. 05, 2020 01:57 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2019, file photo, then-Florida State head football coach Willie Taggart watches an NCAA college basketball game with his son's Jackson and Willie, Jr. in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida Atlantic announced that quarterback Willie Taggart Jr. signed with the Owls on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, meaning he will play for his father, the new FAU coach. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)
Duke Blue Devils at Florida State Seminoles 1/12/2019

Feb. 05, 2020 01:53 PM EST

Arizona State names Edwards and Pierce co-coordinators

Feb. 04, 2020 09:18 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State has named Marvin Lewis and Antonio Pierce as co-defensive coordinators. Head coach Herm Edwards made the...

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2012, file photo, Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio, right, runs out on to the Michigan Stadium field alongside the school mascot, Sparty, before an NCAA college football game with Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. Dantonio announced his retirement Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, ending a 13-year run in which he guided the Spartans to heights they hadn't reached in decades. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio retiring after 13 seasons

By Noah Trister Feb. 04, 2020 02:58 PM EST