Mike Leach
Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Saban: Alabama players topped $3 million in NIL money

Jul. 19, 2022 04:59 PM EDT

FILE - Mississippi State coach Mike Leach on the sidelines against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. Leach has signed a two-year contract extension through 2025 after leading the Bulldogs to their second consecutive bowl appearance, as confirmed by an MSU official on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. The third-year coach’s annual base salary increases from $5 million to $5.5 million. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Leach signs 2-year contract extension with Mississippi State

Jun. 29, 2022 03:55 PM EDT

USC assistant football coach Dave Nichol dies at 45

By Greg Beacham Mar. 25, 2022 08:09 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California assistant football coach Dave Nichol died Friday in McKinney, Texas. He was 45. A person with knowledge of the...

West Virginia hires Graham Harrell as offensive coordinator

By John Raby Jan. 10, 2022 02:51 PM EST
(AP) — West Virginia has hired Graham Harrell as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach to try to bolster a unit that ranked near the bottom of the Big 12 in...

Mississippi State linebacker Nathaniel Watson celebrates after sacking Texas Tech quarterback Donovan Smith in the first half of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Smith leads Texas Tech past Leach's Bulldogs in Liberty Bowl

By Phil Stukenborg Dec. 28, 2021 10:43 PM EST

FILE - Texas Tech interim coach Sonny Cumbie talks to his players on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)
Leach, Mississippi State take on Texas Tech in Liberty Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 27, 2021 06:17 PM EST

FILE - Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach talks with players during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Mississippi State faces off vs Texas Tech in Liberty Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2021 06:03 PM EST

UTSA running back Sincere McCormick (3) leaps through the hands of Western Kentucky defensive back Miguel Edwards (13) for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Conference USA championship Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Column: Bowl season back to normal, why to watch them all

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2021 12:52 PM EST

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach looks downfield at his players during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tennessee State, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi State won 55-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State to face Texas Tech in Liberty Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 05:15 PM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 8 Mississippi beats Mississippi State 31-21 in Egg Bowl

By Chris Burrows Nov. 25, 2021 11:45 PM EST

Mississippi wide receiver Dontario Drummond (11) leaps over a fallen Mississippi defender for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Ole Miss at Mississippi State 11/25/2021

Nov. 25, 2021 08:31 PM EST

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin watches on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. No. 10 Mississippi won 31-17. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
It's Egg over Iron by a longshot this week in the SEC

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 25, 2021 02:09 AM EST

Mississippi wide receiver Braylon Sanders (13) breaks away from Vanderbilt cornerback Jaylen Mahoney (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 8 Mississippi, Mississippi St battle in Egg Bowl rivalry

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 24, 2021 04:39 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban yells instruction before an NCAA college football game against LSU, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
It's rivalry week around the SEC, and they do just mean more

By John Zenor Nov. 24, 2021 02:09 PM EST

Mississippi State running back Dillon Johnson (23) outruns a Tennessee State defensive player on his way to a 32-yard rushing touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi State won 55-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Rogers throws 5 TDs as Mississippi St. routs Tennessee St.

By Theo Derosa Nov. 20, 2021 03:40 PM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against Tennessee State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Tennessee State at Mississippi State 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 01:55 PM EST

Mississippi State linebacker Tyrus Wheat (2) recovers a fumble by Auburn quarterback TJ Finley (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Mississippi State looks to keep rolling vs Tennessee State

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 18, 2021 01:35 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban cheers his team before an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
In the SEC, defense reigns again with Georgia, Bama on top

By Brett Martel Nov. 17, 2021 04:23 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) celebrates with teammates after his 13-yard touchdown run against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Oklahoma loss boosts Cincinnati's hopes

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 13, 2021 09:57 PM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Rogers, Mississippi State rally past No. 16 Auburn 43-34

Nov. 13, 2021 04:07 PM EST