Mountain West

Coalition launches program to lift minority football coaches

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 15, 2021 05:03 PM EDT
An organization started by Maryland’s Mike Locksley is trying to help advance the careers of minority football coaches by connecting them with the people who...

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Illinois' new football coach Bret Bielema and his family were introduced to the media outside the Smith Center on UI campus in Champaign, Ill. on Sunday, Dec. 20 , 2020. Bielema saw a unique opportunity to accelerate a turnaround at Illinois when he returned to college football as head coach of the Illini in December. (Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette via AP, File)

College football super seniors could change fortunes in 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 28, 2021 12:03 PM EST

Barron shines in debut, Weber State beats Idaho State 49-21

Feb. 27, 2021 10:33 PM EST
POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Bronson Barron passed for 312 yards and four touchdowns in his college debut, and Weber State beat Idaho State 49-21 in the spring...

In this Sept. 1, 2020 photo, San Jose State University football player Christian Webb delivers the keynote address at a protest against racial injustice in San Jose, Calif. Student-athletes across college campuses are taking a lead from professional athletes by using their platforms in hopes of creating change. (Aubrey Tibbils, San Jose State University Athletics via AP)

College athletes coming together to promote change

By Janie Mccauley Feb. 18, 2021 12:50 PM EST

Northwestern hires Raiders' O'Neil as defensive coordinator

Feb. 10, 2021 06:14 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern hired Las Vegas Raiders defensive backs coach Jim O’Neil as defensive coordinator on Wednesday. O'Neil...

2 Iowa assistant coaches leaving; lineman passes on 5th year

Feb. 10, 2021 04:30 PM EST
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa running backs coach Derrick Foster and offensive line coach Tim Polasek are leaving for other jobs and offensive lineman Mark...

Brent Vigen hired as Montana State football coach

Feb. 08, 2021 07:32 PM EST
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Brent Vigen, who recruited Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz to North Dakota State and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen to...

Washington promotes Bob Gregory to defensive coordinator

Feb. 01, 2021 02:16 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington has promoted Bob Gregory to defensive coordinator, the third time in his coaching career that he will be in charge of running a...

New Mexico quarterback Isaiah Chavez (13) runs by Fresno State defensive back Reggie Strong (7) for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

New Mexico college teams finally returning home

By John Marshall Jan. 20, 2021 02:38 PM EST

Avalos comes full circle from player to coach at Boise State

By Tim Booth Jan. 10, 2021 06:10 PM EST
Andy Avalos was still in the middle of his playing career at Boise State when he was first told coaching was in his future. “I said, ‘No,...

Coming home: Boise State hires Andy Avalos as head coach

Jan. 09, 2021 12:46 PM EST
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Andy Avalos is taking over as head coach at Boise State, returning to the school where he was a standout linebacker and defensive...