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North Carolina State's Devin Carter (88) prepares to stiff-arm Connecticut's Chris Shearin (10) following a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
AP Top 25: Vols, Wolfpack join top 10; Florida State returns

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 25, 2022 02:17 PM EDT

University of Arizona football coach Darrell Mudra is flanked by his two quarterbacks, Mark Driscoll, left and Bruce Lee as they hold a copy of telegram from Apollo 8 commander Col. Frank Borman, an Arizona native, on Dec. 28, 1968, in El Paso, Texas. The telegram was sent to the team in El Paso by Borman's wife, Sue Borman, an alumni of Arizona, wishing them well in their Sun Bowl game with Auburn University. Mudra, a College Football Hall of Fame coach, who won better than 70% of his games and two national championships in a career spanning the 1950s through 1980s, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2022, The National Football Foundation said. He was 93. (AP Photo/Ferd Kaufman)
Darrell Mudra, successful coach at all levels, dies at 93

Sep. 22, 2022 04:54 PM EDT

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal, right, argues a call with Field Judge Jake Dishaw during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Miss, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
No. 25 Miami offense seeking improvement against MTSU

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 22, 2022 10:57 AM EDT

FILE - Inductee Frank Cignetti Sr., former coach at West Virginia University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania, speaks during the National Football Foundation Enshrinement Ceremony on Aug. 28, 2013, in Atlanta. Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where Cignetti won 182 games from 1986-2005, announced on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 that Cignetti had passed away at 84. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Hall of Fame coach Frank Cignetti Sr. dies at 84

Sep. 10, 2022 05:12 PM EDT

FILE - Jackson State football coach Deion Sanders calls out a play in the first half of Jackson State's Blue and White Spring NCAA college football game April 24, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. Last season, Sanders' second as Jackson State head coach, the Tigers went 11-2 and won the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Then Sanders signed two Power Five-level recruits to the HBCU, an unprecedented recruiting feat. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
On Football: Could Coach Prime jump from SWAC to big-time?

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 30, 2022 10:30 AM EDT

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates after winning the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Michigan, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Georgia won 34-11. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Rematch blues: Bama tries to buck history in CFP title game

By Paul Newberry Jan. 05, 2022 03:10 PM EST

FILE - American League pitcher Don Sutton of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the 48th All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, July 20, 1977. In 2021, baseball lost three notable former players, Hall of Famer Sutton, Ray Fosse and J.R. Richard. Sutton won 324 games with five teams. (AP Photo, File)
Aaron, Elder overcame hate to achieve records, milestones

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 27, 2021 03:41 PM EST

Florida State defensive back Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (3) runs past Florida wide receiver Justin Shorter (4) after intercepting a pass in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida tops rival FSU 24-21 for 3rd straight in series

By Mark Long Nov. 27, 2021 04:06 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2021 02:38 PM EST
Nov. 26 1917 — The NHL is formed with five charter members: Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons, Toronto Arenas, Ottawa Senators, Quebec...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 24 1904 — Fullback Sam McAllester is thrown for a touchdown to give Tennessee a 7-0 victory over Alabama. McAllester, wearing a wide...

LSU coach Ed Orgeron talks to players, including defensive end Soni Fonua (53), before an NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
LSU hosts ULM with bowl eligibility at stake for both teams

By Brett Martel Nov. 18, 2021 01:01 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 10:51 AM EST
Nov. 23 1947 — Sammy Baugh throws six touchdown passes as the Washington Redskins beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 45-21. ...

Miami head coach Manny Diaz directs his team against Florida State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Florida State defeated Miami 32-28. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Amid turmoil, Diaz says Miami has to be focused on this week

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 17, 2021 03:35 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 11 1911 — Carlisle Indian School of Carlisle, Pa., led by Jim Thorpe, beats nationally ranked Harvard 18-15 before 25,000 in Cambridge...

Miami head coach Manny Diaz, center, celebrates with players after Miami beat Georgia Tech 33-30 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Amid Miami-FSU week, Diaz reveals a tie that binds programs

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 09, 2021 02:50 AM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 04:56 PM EDT
Nov. 9 1912 — The lateral pass is used as an offensive weapon for the first time by Worcester Tech coach William F. Carney. Carney’s team...

Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) completes a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Shipley's TD saves Clemson in 30-20 win over Florida State

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 30, 2021 07:21 PM EDT

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell questions the field judge in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Florida State defeated UMass 59-3. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Clemson's Swinney: Getting treated like he has the 'plague'

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 28, 2021 11:11 AM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 11:55 AM EDT
Oct. 22 1933 — Primo Carnera retains the world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Paolino Uzcudun in Rome. ...

North Carolina head coach Mack Brown reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Tar Heels look to stay hot at home against 1-win Seminoles

By Aaron Beard Oct. 07, 2021 10:29 AM EDT