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Stanford looks to bounce back from worst season since 2006

By Josh Dubow Aug. 18, 2022 01:31 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — When Stanford was rolling through the Pac-12 early in coach David Shaw's tenure the formula was pretty simple. The Cardinal...

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook, front left, takes part in a drill during an NCAA college football practice Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Mizzou full of optimism with new QB, defensive coordinator

By Dave Skretta Aug. 16, 2022 03:47 PM EDT

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning speaks during Pac-12 Conference men's NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Pac-12 notebook: Tiebreakers for title game forthcoming

By Dan Greenspan Jul. 29, 2022 04:37 PM EDT

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams throws during an NCAA college football practice Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Multiple Pac-12 schools facing quarterback competitions

By John Marshall Apr. 26, 2022 01:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 17, 2017, file photo, Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby speaks to reporters during the Big 12 NCAA college football media day in Frisco, Texas. Bowlsby said Tuesday, April 5, 2022, that he will step away from his role as Big 12 commissioner later this year after a decade in that job. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Big 12 commish Bowlsby stepping away from role this year

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 05, 2022 04:55 PM EDT

The Delaware NCAA college men's basketball team practices at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 17, 2022. Delaware will face Villanova in a first round tournament game on Friday. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Top colleges accused of violating Black athletes' rights

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 22, 2022 01:07 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields gets hit by Clemson linebacker James Skalski during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans. Skalski was ejected from the game for targeting. Players ejected for targeting in the second half of a college football game could be eligible to play the following game after an appeal through the conference office if a recommendation handed down Friday, March 4, 2022 by the NCAA rules committee is approved.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
NCAA football rules committee recommends targeting appeal

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 04, 2022 04:48 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay Packers beat the New...

FILE - Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh stands on the field as players warm up for an NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Oct. 9, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Harbaugh is The Associated Press college football coach of the year after leading the Wolverines to their first Big Ten title in 17 years and a berth in the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Being Harbaugh: Quirky, competitive, ingenious, disruptive

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 28, 2021 03:06 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 28 1944 — Maurice Richard has five goals and three assists to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 9-1 rout of the Detroit Red Wings. ...

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates with the trophy after the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 42-3. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
QB Bryce Young of Alabama voted AP Player of the Year

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 09, 2021 12:01 PM EST

Notre Dame's George Takacs (85) celebrates with Michael Mayer (87) after catching a touchdown pass against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
No. 5 Notre Dame beats Stanford 45-14, awaits playoff fate

By Josh Dubow Nov. 27, 2021 11:22 PM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Jack Coan prepares to throw a pass against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Notre Dame at Stanford 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 08:41 PM EST

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly leaves the field following an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 55-0. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 5 Notre Dame looks to keep playoff hopes vs. Stanford

By Josh Dubow Nov. 26, 2021 03:17 PM EST

Stanford coach David Shaw stands on the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against California in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
No. 5 Notre Dame looks to maintain playoff hopes vs Stanford

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2021 09:00 AM EST

FILE - Stanford's Tanner McKee looks to pass against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., on Nov. 20, 2021. Stanford has embraced bringing in players such as McKee after their two-year Mormon missions, valuing their life experience. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Stanford's Latter-day Saints players share life experiences

By Janie Mccauley Nov. 26, 2021 03:45 AM EST

FILE - Southern California coach Clay Helton watches warmups on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford on Sept. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. Former Southern California coach Helton was hired by Georgia Southern on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to lead the Eagles, seven weeks after he was fired by USC. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Pac-12's head coach vacancies are likely to grow

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 23, 2021 11:01 AM EST

California's Chase Garbers throws a pass against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Garbers returns from COVID to lead Cal past Stanford 41-11

By Josh Dubow Nov. 20, 2021 10:28 PM EST

Stanford's Tanner McKee looks to pass against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
California at Stanford 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 08:03 PM EST

The Notre Dame offense celebrates after tight end Michael Mayer, second from let, scored a touchdown against Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)
No. 6 Irish welcome Yellow Jackets for home season finale

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 05:31 PM EST