Athlete recruiting

FILE - Nebraska head coach Scott Frost calls instructions during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa in Lincoln, Neb., in this Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, file photo. Nebraska is 12-20 in three years under Frost. The Cornhuskers, who haven’t had a winning season since 2016, open Aug. 28 at Illinois.(AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Huskers open practice out to end streak of 4 losing seasons

By Eric Olson 9 hrs ago

Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards answers questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Pac-12 players, coaches still trying to get handle on NIL

By Dan Greenspan Jul. 27, 2021 08:23 PM EDT

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Friday, July 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Big Ten embraces College Football Playoff expansion

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 23, 2021 05:30 PM EDT

Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

College coaches working to learn NIL impact on recruiting

By Aaron Beard Jul. 22, 2021 05:49 PM EDT

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 19, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

SEC's 4 new head coaches face different challenges

By John Zenor Jul. 22, 2021 02:34 PM EDT

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred kicks off the first round of the 2021 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 11, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

NY pitcher becomes 1st known drafted practicing Orthodox Jew

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jul. 12, 2021 04:49 PM EDT

MMA gym owner offers NIL deal for Miami football players

Jul. 07, 2021 12:36 PM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — A Florida business owned by a longtime Miami football fan has committed to a large financial deal for Hurricanes football players to profit from...

Report: Arizona State acknowledges NCAA investigation

By The Associated Press Jun. 16, 2021 10:06 PM EDT
The NCAA is investigating Arizona State’s football program, a school spokeswoman told The Athletic. Arizona State vice president of media...

FILE - Colorado quarterback Sam Noyer (4) looks to pass against Arizona in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona in Tucson, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, file photo. Noyer has entered the transfer portal for a second time to close a career in Boulder that included three head coaches and a brief switch to safety. Noyer led the Buffaloes to a 4-2 record last season under first-year Colorado coach Karl Dorrell and a berth in the Alamo Bowl.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Colorado starting QB Sam Noyer enters transfer portal

By Pat Graham Jun. 07, 2021 01:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2019, file photo, Reggie Bush participates in Fox Sports' "Rallying Fans for the Biggest Season in Sports" panel at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. Former Southern California star Reggie Bush, who had his Heisman Trophy victory in 2005 vacated for committing NCAA violations, is among the players making their first appearance on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot this year. The National Football Foundation announced on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, the players eligible for election into the Hall of Fame, and 26 of the 77 FBS players will be debuting on the ballot. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Reggie Bush among 1st-timers up for College Hall of Fame

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 02, 2021 11:48 AM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck enters the stadium with the team prior to the start of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, in Minneapolis. Fleck spoke for many coaches nationwide in December 2020, when he noted he still hadn’t shaken the hands of about half the prospects who were about to sign with his program. Those days finally are coming to an end. The NCAA has lifted the recruiting dead period that has been in place since March 13, 2020, due to the pandemic. The NCAA returns to its usual recruiting calendar Tuesday, June 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)

End of recruiting pause has football programs catching up

By Steve Megargee Jun. 01, 2021 02:24 AM EDT

Buffalo tabs Michigan's Linguist to take over football team

By John Wawrow May. 07, 2021 08:57 PM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Maurice Linguist was hired as the University at Buffalo’s football coach Friday night, just months after he became Michigan's co-defensive...

FILE - Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) rushes after making a catch to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State in Ann Arbor, Mich., in this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, file photo. Johnson had 16 receptions for 254 yards and a team-high three touchdowns last year and has a shot to at least double his production in each category this season. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)

14 Big Ten players poised to break out in 2021

By Eric Olson Apr. 26, 2021 04:30 PM EDT

NCAA, Youngstown State agree to violations under Bo Pelini

Apr. 20, 2021 04:18 PM EDT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Youngstown State football on Tuesday was placed on probation for two years and hit with recruiting sanctions by the NCAA after the...