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FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs with the ball against Wisconsin during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, in Indianapolis. The Big Ten won't play football this fall because of concerns about COVID-19, becoming the first of college sports' power conferences to yield to the pandemic. The move announced Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, comes six day after the conference that includes historic programs such as Ohio State, Michigan, Nebraska and Penn State had released a revised conference-only schedule that it hoped would help it navigate a fall season with potential COVID-19 disruptions. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Big Ten, Pac-12 pull plug on fall football amid pandemic

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 11, 2020 03:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs with the ball against Wisconsin during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, in Indianapolis. After the Power Five conference commissioners met Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, to discuss mounting concern about whether a college football season can be played in a pandemic, players took to social media to urge leaders to let them play. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Trump, coaches push for college football as cracks emerge

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 10, 2020 03:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2012, file photo, an Arizona State fan is all alone in the upper deck during an NCAA college football game against Washington State, in Tempe, Ariz. As lock-downs are lifted, restrictions on social gatherings eased and life begins to resemble some sense, sports are finally starting to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic. Many college and pro sports teams already were dealing with declining ticket sales. The improved at-home experience, the emergence of wide-spread legalized betting and the changing social makeup of fan bases have been catalysts, while dynamic pricing, increases in parking and concession prices and a push toward luxury seating have exacerbated the problem.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
The Latest: 28 Clemson athletes, staffers test positive

By The Associated Press Jun. 19, 2020 04:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 5, 2019, file photo, Nebraska NCAA college football coach Scott Frost answers a question during a news conference in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska football coach Scott Frost and men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg will donate a portion of their salaries to the athletic department's general operating fund to help offset revenue shortfalls because of the coronavirus pandemic. The athletic department said in a statement Thursday, June 18, 2020, the amount of the donations would be determined when the 2021 budget is closer to being finalized. Frost's salary is $5 million this year. Hoiberg is set to earn $3 million. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Frost, Hoiberg donating some pay to Nebraska athletics

Jun. 18, 2020 01:36 PM EDT

Sporting's mascot lion waves from the empty stands during the Portuguese League soccer match between Sporting CP and Pacos de Ferreira at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Friday, June 12, 2020. The Portuguese League soccer matches are being played without spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Antonio Cotrim/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Inter Miami tests positive for COVID 19

By The Associated Press Jun. 18, 2020 09:31 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman (10) warms up before playing an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Lincoln, Neb. Spielman, one of the top receivers in Nebraska history, has entered his name in the transfer portal, the school confirmed Monday, June 8, 2020. Spielman is the first player to put together three straight 800-yard receiving seasons for the Cornhuskers and leaves No. 3 in career receptions and yards. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Huskers' Spielman, who left team in March, is transferring

Jun. 08, 2020 01:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018 file photo, Nebraska quarterback Noah Vedral (16) scrambles during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Bethune-Cookman in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska quarterback Noah Vedral has entered the transfer portal and plans to play his final two seasons at another school, an athletic department spokesman confirmed Tuesday, April 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, file)
Nebraska backup quarterback Noah Vedral planning to transfer

Apr. 28, 2020 06:20 PM EDT

Blake Lawrence, co-founder and CEO of athlete marketing platform Opendorse, smiles in this Aug. 15, 2018, photo provided by Opendorse. Lawrence expects opportunities for high level NCAA college student-athletes to earn a significant sum of money from activating their social and digital media presence on behalf of sponsors in the local community. That scenario could become reality as soon as 2021 as the NCAA figures out the details of how college athletes can be compensated for the use of their name, image or likeness. (Opendorse via AP)
Tech companies, like college athletes, eager to cash in

By Eric Olson Apr. 27, 2020 10:37 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman (10) holds off Purdue cornerback Simeon Smiley (29) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. Spielman, a rising senior from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, who led the Cornhuskers with 49 catches for 898 yards and five touchdowns last season, has returned home to deal with a health matter and probably will miss spring practice. Coach Scott Frost didn't address the nature of Spielman's health issue. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Huskers' Spielman out for spring to deal with health issue

Mar. 02, 2020 12:25 PM EST

Nebraska schedules 2 games with Oklahoma State in 2034-35

Feb. 13, 2020 04:19 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska has announced the scheduling of four home nonconference football games over the next eight years and a two-game series against...

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

Lubick replaces Walters as Nebraska's offensive coordinator

Jan. 17, 2020 05:41 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska has hired Matt Lubick to replace Troy Walters as offensive coordinator. The addition of Lubick was announced...

UNC hires Nebraska's Dewitt to coach OLBs, special teams

Jan. 06, 2020 12:38 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina has hired Nebraska’s Jovan Dewitt as its outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator. ...

Ohio quarterback Nathan Rourke (12) arrives in the end zone on a 35-yard touchdown run against Nevada in the first half of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Ohio beats Nevada 30-21 in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

By Jason Chatraw Jan. 03, 2020 07:13 PM EST

Louisiana Tech's J'Mar Smith (8) reacts during the NCAA college football Independence Bowl against Miami, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La. (Henriette Wildsmith/The Shreveport Times via AP)
Boilermakers hire veteran Diaco as new defensive coordinator

Jan. 02, 2020 06:05 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 29, 2019 09:25 AM EST
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The Heisman Trophy appears on display during a news conference before the Heisman Trophy ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason Szenes)
Heisman 2020: 2 quarterbacks from Georgia and Georgia's QB

Ralph D. Russo Dec. 15, 2019 10:29 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Iowa place kicker Keith Duncan (3) celebrates with teammate Colten Rastetter after kicking a 45-yard field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, in Iowa City, Iowa. Duncan was selected to The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Ohio State leads the pack in AP All-Big Ten top honors

By Eric Olson Dec. 11, 2019 12:06 PM EST

These Tuesday Dec. 10, 2019 arrest photo released by the Lincoln, Neb., Police Dept, show Andre Hunt. Two former Nebraska football players, Hunt and Katerian LeGrone, were arrested Tuesday, Dec. 10. 2019, after a reported off-campus sexual assault in Lincoln, Neb. LeGrone was arrested on suspicion of first-degree sexual assault, and Hunt was charged with aiding and abetting first-degree sexual assault. The charges stem from a reported assault on Aug. 25. (Lincoln Police Department via AP)
2 ex-Nebraska football players face sex assault allegations

By Grant Schulte Dec. 11, 2019 11:51 AM EST

Florida Atlantic head coach Lane Kiffin celebrates his team's final touchdown during an NCAA college football game against UAB for the Conference USA championship, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Boca Raton, Fla. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Who's in CFP is easy; But Who's No. 1?

Ralph D. Russo Dec. 07, 2019 08:33 PM EST