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FILE - Nebraska head coach Scott Frost talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. Nebraska starts their season Aug. 27, 2022, against Northwestern in Dublin, Ireland. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Pressure on Frost to make big jump in 5th year at Nebraska

By Eric Olson 7 hrs ago

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams speaks during Pac-12 Conference men's NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Transfer of power: Riley rebuilds USC with veteran arrivals

By Greg Beacham Aug. 10, 2022 05:10 PM EDT

Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bold, aggressive Big Ten leaves door open for more expansion

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 26, 2022 12:31 PM EDT

Kansas safety Kenny Logan Jr. speaks to reporters at the NCAA college football Big 12 media days in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, July 13, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Big 12 notebook: Gundy says `Bedlam's history' when OU moves

By Stephen Hawkins Jul. 13, 2022 07:15 PM EDT

FILE - Miami punter Lou Hedley prepares to punt during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, Oct. 23, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Hedley is among thousands of international student athletes who can’t earn income from their name, image and likeness on U.S. soil. Some are trekking home to do it. Hedley had to fly 13,000 miles to western Australia to cash in on his name. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
'It's all legal': Foreign college athletes cash in at home

By Ken Maguire May. 30, 2022 01:35 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Nebraska fans release red balloons after a touchdown against Troy during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska's gameday tradition of fans releasing helium-filled red balloons to celebrate the Cornhuskers' first touchdown is ending. Balloons have been handed out to fans near the stadium entrance before games since the early 1960s. Athletic director Trev Alberts announced on his radio show Monday night, May 23, 2022, a global shortage of helium led to the decision to end the practice. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Up, up and away: Huskers ending balloon release after 1st TD

May. 24, 2022 11:50 AM EDT

FILE - Nebraska head coach Scott Frost watches from the field during the second half of Nebraska's NCAA college football annual red-white spring game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, April 9, 2022. Frost will not be allowed to perform his football coaching duties for five consecutive days this season as part of Nebraska's negotiated settlement with the NCAA for allowing an unauthorized staff member to do hands-on special teams coaching. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Huskers' Frost to sit out 5 days in '22 season for violation

By Eric Olson May. 02, 2022 01:46 PM EDT

FILE - With his right arm in a sling following shoulder surgery earlier in the week, Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez walks onto the field during the tunnel walk before an NCAA college football game against Iowa on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. The success or failure of the Wildcats next season rests largely on whether Adrian Martinez, a four-year starter at Nebraska, is able to bounce back from offseason shoulder surgery and eliminate the interceptions and other mistakes that relegated him to mediocrity with the Cornhuskers. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Big 12 players expected to have impact seasons in 2022

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 26, 2022 04:29 PM EDT

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 - Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh is tackled by Michigan defensive end Mike Morris during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. In his fourth season, the 6-foot-6, 278-pound Morris will have a lot of chances to make plays from a position that produced NFL prospects Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo last year. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
14 Big Ten players poised to break out in 2022

By Eric Olson Apr. 25, 2022 05:50 PM EDT

Nebraska offensive coordinator Mark Whipple, left, and associate head coach Mickey Joseph watch from the sideline during the second half of Nebraska's NCAA college football annual red-white spring game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, April 9, 2022. The white team defeated the red team 43-39. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Coordinator changes add intrigue to Big Ten spring practices

By Steve Megargee Apr. 20, 2022 02:09 PM EDT

Slovis, Patti still battling to replace Pickett at Pitt

By Alan Saunders Apr. 09, 2022 05:56 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh showed a lot of faith in football coach Pat Narduzzi this offseason with a nine-year contract. The biggest job for...

Nebraska red team quarterback Casey Thompson (11) passes the ball against the white team during the first half of Nebraska's NCAA college football annual red-white spring game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Ex-Texas QB Casey Thompson embraces fresh start at Nebraska

By Eric Olson Apr. 09, 2022 05:10 AM EDT

Southern California NCAA college football quarterback Caleb Williams speaks to reporters after his first spring practice on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Los Angeles. Williams transferred from Oklahoma to USC in February, following head coach Lincoln Riley. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)
Caleb Williams gets to work after move from Oklahoma to USC

By Greg Beacham Mar. 23, 2022 03:24 PM EDT

FILE - Nebraska fans cheer as the marching band leads the team's arrival at Memorial Stadium before an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. A survey of more than 20,000 Nebraska fans showed nearly three-fourths want or would have no problem with alcohol sales in Memorial Stadium. More than half would be OK with sports wagering on site if it becomes legal someday. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Survey: Huskers fans favor alcohol sales; gambling OK, too

By Eric Olson Mar. 08, 2022 05:25 PM EST

FILE - Texas quarterback Casey Thompson (11) looks to pass against Kansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Casey Thompson, who started 10 games and passed for 24 touchdowns for Texas last season, opened Nebraska's spring practice Monday as the No. 1 quarterback. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Texas transfer Thompson opens spring as Nebraska's No. 1 QB

By Eric Olson Feb. 28, 2022 07:31 PM EST

FILE - Fans line up at a concession stand that sells beer during an NCAA college football game between North Carolina State and East Carolina at Carter Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Aug 31, 2019. Nebraska would sell alcohol at the Big Ten wrestling championships in March if university regents approve a policy revision at its meeting next week, opening the possibility of booze being available at Cornhuskers football games. Athletic department leaders have long considered selling alcohol at their venues, and their interest has increased recently as they've looked for ways to enhance the fan experience. (Bryan Cereijo/The News & Observer via AP, File)
Nebraska clears way for decision on sports alcohol sales

Feb. 11, 2022 12:48 PM EST

FILE - Fans line up at a concession stand that sells beer during an NCAA college football game between North Carolina State and East Carolina at Carter Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Aug 31, 2019. Nebraska would sell alcohol at the Big Ten wrestling championships in March if university regents approve a policy revision at its meeting next week, opening the possibility of booze being available at Cornhuskers football games. Athletic department leaders have long considered selling alcohol at their venues, and their interest has increased recently as they've looked for ways to enhance the fan experience. (Bryan Cereijo/The News & Observer via AP, File)
Nebraska regents could rescind alcohol ban at sports venues

By Eric Olson Feb. 03, 2022 03:36 PM EST

FILE - Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) celebrates with fans while walking off the field after the team's team's 52-31 win over TCU in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Caleb Williams is transferring to Southern California, following his former coach Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma to the Trojans. Williams posted his long-awaited announcement on social media Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, a video that included the former five-star recruit in a USC uniform and famous Trojans fan Snoop Dogg rapping. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP, File)
USC's Riley details recruiting coups, reunion with Williams

By Greg Beacham Feb. 02, 2022 06:44 PM EST

FILE - Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) celebrates with fans while walking off the field after the team's team's 52-31 win over TCU in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Caleb Williams is transferring to Southern California, following his former coach Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma to the Trojans. Williams posted his long-awaited announcement on social media Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, a video that included the former five-star recruit in a USC uniform and famous Trojans fan Snoop Dogg rapping. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP, File)
Former Oklahoma QB Caleb Williams is transferring to USC

By Greg Beacham Feb. 01, 2022 12:20 PM EST