Coaching
AP source: Georgia freshman QB Fields plans to transfer
By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 17, 2018 10:51 PM EST
Georgia freshman quarterback Justin Fields has informed Bulldogs coaches he plans to transfer, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on...
Sacramento State hires Troy Taylor as head coach
Dec. 17, 2018 06:57 PM EST
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sacramento State has hired Utah offensive coordinator Troy Taylor as its new football coach.
Athletic director Mark Orr...
NC State hires veteran assistant Kurt Roper as QBs coach
Dec. 17, 2018 12:35 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State has hired former Duke and Colorado offensive coordinator Kurt Roper as its quarterbacks coach.
Coach Dave...
AP Coach of the Year: Notre Dame's Kelly wins for 2nd time
By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 17, 2018 12:00 PM EST
Brian Kelly of Notre Dame named The Associated Press college football Coach of the Year
Dec. 17, 2018 11:59 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Kelly of Notre Dame named The Associated Press college football Coach of the Year.
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Missouri football assistant arrested for missing court date
Dec. 16, 2018 03:38 PM EST
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — An assistant football coach at the University of Missouri-Columbia has been arrested for missing a court date on a traffic ticket.
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Heupel, Kelly, Saban are finalists for AP coach of year
By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2018 12:03 PM EST
Rivers, Fresno State top Arizona State in Las Vegas Bowl
By Dan Greenspan Dec. 15, 2018 07:07 PM EST
Utah State routs North Texas 52-13 in New Mexico Bowl
By Russell Contreras Dec. 15, 2018 06:08 PM EST
New Colorado coach Mel Tucker hires coordinators
Dec. 15, 2018 04:28 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — New Colorado football coach Mel Tucker added a few familiar faces from Georgia to serve as his coordinators.
Tucker brought in...
Saban: Alabama hasn't hired ex-Maryland coach DJ Durkin
Dec. 14, 2018 08:06 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Former Maryland coach DJ Durkin is spending time with the Alabama football staff but hasn't been hired.
Crimson Tide coach Nick...
Miami promotes defensive coaches Banda, Patke and Simpson
Dec. 14, 2018 05:44 PM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami has promoted defensive assistant coaches Ephraim Banda and Jonathan Patke, and they will now share the Hurricanes' defensive...
Appalachian State, Middle Tennessee meet in New Orleans
By The Associated Press Dec. 14, 2018 03:19 PM EST
New Orleans Bowl: Middle Tennessee (8-5) vs. Appalachian St. (10-2), Dec. 15, 9 p.m. Eastern (ESPN)
Line: Appalachian State by 6 1/2.
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High-flying Utah State, North Texas meet in New Mexico Bowl
By The Associated Press Dec. 14, 2018 12:04 PM EST
New Texas Tech coach Matt Wells gets $18.8M, 6-year contract
Dec. 13, 2018 11:35 PM EST
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — New Texas Tech coach Matt Wells has a six-year, $18.8 million contract, with Utah State getting an $800,000 buyout.
The school...
Malzahn says Auburn's offense, fortunes will rise
By John Zenor Dec. 13, 2018 08:32 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Gus Malzahn is returning to his play calling roots — and to Auburn for another season.
The coach addressed talk about his job...