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FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018 file photo Florida State head coach Willie Taggart, center, celebrates a win with his team at the end of an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Tallahassee Fla. Decades of Florida State football dominance is displayed on the walls just outside of Taggart’s office. Trophies and plaques commemorate All-America players and championship teams. Lots of them. Taggart takes responsibility for last year’s 5-7 finish, but remains confident in his plan to get Florida State back on track because it has worked before. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon, file)
Northern Illinois at Florida State 9/22/2018

Jul. 01, 2019 12:02 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 21, 2018, file photo, BYU wide receiver Neil Pau'u (84) runs with the ball after a reception against Western Michigan in the second half of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl an NCAA college football game, in Boise, Idaho. Online court records show Neil Pau'u pleaded not guilty Wednesday, June 19, 2019, to DUI and interfering with traffic signs. The 23-year-old wide receiver from Santa Ana, Calif., is accused of driving drunk in Provo on June 8. He was charged Monday. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)
Western Michigan at Brigham Young 12/21/2018

Jun. 21, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2014, file photo, Iowa defensive line coach Reese Morgan walks on the field before an NCAA college football game against Ball State, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa assistant coach Reese Morgan has announced his retirement after 19 seasons with the Hawkeyes. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says that Morgan, who has coached the Hawkeyes’ defensive line for the past seven years, will step down prior to spring practice. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Ball State-Iowa 9/6/2014

Mar. 06, 2019 03:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2018, file photo, Massachusetts coach Mark Whipple watches from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Duquesne in Amherst, Mass. Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi’s biggest coup during the offseason might be the 61-year-old passing game guru with a reputation as a quarterback whisperer. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Duquesne at Massachusetts 8/25/2018

Feb. 07, 2019 01:01 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2017, file photo, Northern Illinois head coach Rod Carey calls instructions during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, in Lincoln, Neb. A person familiar with the move tells The Associated Press that Temple has hired Northern Illinois coach Rod Carey as its next football coach. The person spoke Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, on condition of anonymity because Temple had not made an official announcement. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Illinois State at Eastern Illinois 9/16/2017

Jan. 11, 2019 12:28 PM EST

Andy Anderson makes his way to Levi's Stadium before the NCAA college football playoff championship game between Alabama and Clemson Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Clemson at Alabama 1/7/2019

Jan. 07, 2019 06:32 PM EST

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) scores on a 13-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Nate Stanley during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Mississippi State at Iowa 1/1/2019

Jan. 01, 2019 01:41 PM EST

Ohio cornerback Marlin Brooks (22) breaks up a pass intended for San Diego State wide receiver Tim Wilson Jr. (6) in the first half of the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
San Diego State at Ohio 12/19/2018

Dec. 19, 2018 10:03 PM EST

Northern Illinois wide receiver Xavier Ubosi, left, avoids a tackle by UAB safety Kyle Harrell (31) on his way to scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
UAB at Northern Illinois 12/18/2018

Dec. 18, 2018 08:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 file photo, San Diego State linebacker Kyahva Tezino (44) attempts to chase down Hawaii running back Diocemy Saint Juste (22) in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Honolulu. Ohio goes for its third win in a row, and sixth in seven games when the Bobcats play San Diego State in the Frisco Bowl in suburban Dallas, on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner, File)
San Diego State at Hawaii 10/28/2017

Dec. 18, 2018 06:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Florida International wide receiver Anthony Jones (2) sprints toward the end zone while Indiana safety Jonathan Crawford (9) and other Indiana players trail behind during an NCAA college football game in Miami. Jones and a teammate were hurt in a drive-by shooting on Sept. 6, 2018. Jones' wounds have healed and he's playing in the Bahamas Bowl on Friday, Dec. 21, as FIU takes on Toledo. (Daniel A. Verala/Miami Herald via AP, File)
Indiana at Florida International 9/1/2018

Dec. 13, 2018 04:54 AM EST

South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel (1) celebrates his third touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Akron Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Akron at South Carolina 12/1/2018

Dec. 01, 2018 01:54 PM EST

Buffalo wide receiver Anthony Johnson (83), defended by Northern Illinois cornerback Antwain Walker (26), catches a 13-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Northern Illinois at Buffalo 11/30/2018

Nov. 30, 2018 08:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2017, file photo, Buffalo quarterback Tyree Jackson (3) looks to pass during an NCAA college football game against Minnesota in Minneapolis. Jackson credits his older sister for never allowing the University at Buffalo quarterback to ever get too far ahead of himself. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, FIle)
Buffalo at Minnesota 8/31/2017

Nov. 29, 2018 06:04 PM EST

South Carolina running back Mon Denson (34) carries the ball against Chattanooga linebacker Michael Bean (35) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Chattanooga at South Carolina 11/17/2018

Nov. 17, 2018 09:37 PM EST

Georgia wide receiver Tyler Simmons (87) out runs Massachusetts Joseph Norwood as he runs for a touchdown after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Massachusetts at Georgia 11/17/2018

Nov. 17, 2018 06:00 PM EST

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, right, speaks with linebacker Malik Clements (4) before an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Navy at Cincinnati 11/3/2018

Nov. 03, 2018 04:52 PM EDT

Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) fumbles the ball after being tackled by Southern California linebacker Hunter Echols, left, and John Houston Jr., center, in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
USC at Utah 10/20/2018

Oct. 20, 2018 09:10 PM EDT

North Carolina's Anthony Ratliff-Williams (17) catches a pass while Pittsburgh's Dane Jackson (11) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Morgan State at North Carolina A&T 9/22/2018

Oct. 02, 2018 12:20 PM EDT

Sideline spectators signal a touchdown as Mississippi running back Scottie Phillips (22) runs a 38-yard touchdown pass reception against Kent State during the first half of the NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Kent State at Ole Miss 9/22/2018

Oct. 02, 2018 12:20 PM EDT