Cincinnati

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Memphis coach Mike Norvell watches the scoreboard during the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Central Florida, in Orlando, Fla. Norvell has produced explosive offenses at Memphis. The Tigers ranked seventh in scoring (42.9) last season and second (45.5) in 2017. But they haven’t been as good on the other side of the ball. Memphis ranked 94th in scoring defense (31.9) last year and 102nd (32.5) in 2017. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Fertile ground for turnarounds, who is next to surge in AAC?

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 15, 2019 12:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Marshall's Channing Hames (94) sacks UTSA quarterback Bryce Rivers during an NCAA college football game in Huntington, W.Va. Channing Hames and Omari Cobb lead a defense that didn’t allow any individual to rush for 100 yards last season. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP, File)

UCF again heads list of Group of Five standouts

By Steve Megargee Aug. 15, 2019 02:48 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Alabama's Jerry Jeudy catches a touchdown pass in front of Clemson's Tanner Muse during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game in Santa Clara, Calif. College football’s race for its top individual awards this season will have a couple of standout players seeking repeats. Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor won the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s top running back last season, while Alabama’s Jerry Jeudy earned the Fred Biletnikoff Award as college football’s most outstanding receiver. Both players are back for their junior seasons. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Pick Six: Top college awards could feature repeats

By Steve Megargee Aug. 14, 2019 04:04 AM EDT

FILE- In this April 13, 2019, file photo Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, and offensive coordinator Josh Gattis talk during the team's annual spring NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Harbaugh seems to be set up for success at Michigan in his fifth season, leading a program that is a popular choice to win the Big Ten. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Michigan's Harbaugh says he wouldn't lie about transfer

By Larry Lage Aug. 13, 2019 10:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban reacts during the first half the team's NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson in Santa Clara, Calif. A former college football player from Ohio now living in Germany is trying to open a pipeline to the United States for European recruits. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Euro steps: Top football programs discover European recruits

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 06, 2019 06:11 PM EDT

Graphic shows the number of requested and approved NCAA transfer waivers since 2014 across various sports;; 1c x 7 1/4 inches; 46.5 mm x 184 mm;

Transfer, play right away? Don't bank on it, NCAA cases show

By Ralph D. Russo May. 29, 2019 03:47 AM EDT

Ex-Auburn football coach Tuberville to run for Ala. Senate

By Zeke Miller Apr. 06, 2019 01:37 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville is joining the Republican race to win back the Senate seat from Democrat Doug Jones in 2020...

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

Oklahoma State quarterback Taylor Cornelius tries to stiff-arm Missouri linebacker Terez Hall during the first half of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn., Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal via AP)

Oklahoma State tops No. 24 Missouri 38-33 in Liberty Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2018 08:07 PM EST

Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) throws a pass in the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Cincinnati rallies past Virginia Tech 35-31 in Military Bowl

By David Ginsburg Dec. 31, 2018 04:18 PM EST

Cincinnati linebacker Malik Clements, left, pulls on Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis' facemask in the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Cincinnati at Virginia Tech 12/31/2018

Dec. 31, 2018 02:07 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente awaits the start of the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Blacksburg Va. Now, Virginia Tech (6-6) must defeat Cincinnati on Monday, Dec. 31, to avoid its first losing season since 1992. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, File)

Virginia Tech faces Cincinnati in Military Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2018 02:48 PM EST

FILE - In a Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 file photo, Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, in Cincinnati. Virginia Tech (6-6) must defeat Cincinnati in the Military Bowl on Monday, Dec. 31 to avoid its first losing season since 1992.(AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Virginia Tech, Cincinnati strive for goals in Military Bowl

By David Ginsburg Dec. 30, 2018 02:47 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2018, file photo, Northern Illinois defensive end Sutton Smith (15) reacts after sacking Buffalo quarterback Tyree Jackson (3) during the second half of the Mid-American Conference championship game, in Detroit. Smith was named to the 2018 AP All-America NCAA college football team, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

2018 AP All-America Team List

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2018 12:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) celebrates after Mississippi State place kicker Jace Christmann (47) missed a field goal-attempt during the first half of a game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Thompson was named to the 2018 AP All-America NCAA college football team, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

AP All-America team: Tide leads with 4 of 10 CFP players

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 10, 2018 12:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) celebrates on the sidelines after throwing a touchdown against Oklahoma during the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Arlington, Texas. Murray was named The Associated Press college football Player of the Year, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)

Murray the Big 12 offensive player of year, OU's 4th in row

Dec. 07, 2018 11:55 AM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray poses with the trophy after winning The Davey O'Brien Award for being the top quarterback in college football, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

The Latest: Tagovailoa leads Murray 2-1 in POY awards

Dec. 06, 2018 07:46 PM EST

Military Bowl Matchup

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2018 07:08 PM EST
Virginia Tech (6-6, ACC) vs. Cincinnati (10-2, AAC), noon, EST, Dec. 31. LOCATION: Annapolis, Md. TOP PLAYERS Virginia Tech...