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Karl Dorrell smiles as he responds to a question during a news conference to announce that he is the new NCAA college head football coach at Colorado during a news conference Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Dorrell retains 4 Colorado assistants from previous staff

By Pat Graham Feb. 27, 2020 06:08 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 29, 2019 09:25 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...

Hickson, Calvert lead Liberty past Ga Southern in Cure Bowl

By Mark Didtler Dec. 21, 2019 06:50 PM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Liberty coach Hugh Freeze went from coaching from a hospital bed at the start of the season to standing with a bowl championship trophy. ...

Liberty coach Hugh Freeze, right, talks to quarterback Buckshot Calvert during the team's NCAA college football game against New Mexico State in Lynchburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Taylor Irby/The News & Advance via AP)
Georgia Southern and Liberty meet in Cure Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 10:22 AM EST

Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Mayo Clinic announces college football's comeback players

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 19, 2019 01:27 PM EST

Comeback player finalists: Luton, Winfield Jr., Paschal

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2019 01:40 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton, Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr., and Kentucky linebacker Josh Paschal are among the major...

Liberty defensive end TreShaun Clark sports a Bedford Boys helmet during an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State at Williams Stadium at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Taylor Irby/The News & Advance via AP)
Liberty to make bowl debut vs Georgia Southern in Cure Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 04:52 PM EST

King, Georgia Southern run past Georgia State, 38-10

Nov. 30, 2019 09:02 PM EST
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — J.D. King had 107 yards rushing and three touchdowns, Wesley Kennedy III and Shai Werts each ran for a score, and Georgia Southern beat...

Arkansas State wide receiver Jonathan Adams Jr (9) is tackled by Georgia Southern cornerback Monquavion Brinson (4) after making a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Ark. (Quentin Winstine/The Jonesboro Sun via AP)
Arkansas State tops Georgia Southern 38-33

Nov. 23, 2019 07:07 PM EST

Louisville head coach Scott Satterfield, center, waits to congratulate Ryan Chalifoux (37) on his successful pass for a fake field goal against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Syracuse, bowl-bound Louisville look to follow up big wins

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 22, 2019 12:20 PM EST

Thomas has No. 23 App State eyeing Sun Belt title again

By Steve Reed Nov. 22, 2019 09:51 AM EST
Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas vowed that the Mountaineers would bounce back after getting upset three weeks ago by rival Georgia Southern, a loss...

Werts leads Georgia Southern past UL Monroe 51-29

Nov. 16, 2019 06:38 PM EST
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Shai Werts threw for one touchdown, ran for two and the defense came up with three turnovers as Georgia Southern rolled to a 51-29 win...

Barker, Billingsley boost Troy over Georgia Southern

Nov. 09, 2019 07:49 PM EST
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Kaleb Barker threw for 330 yards and three touchdowns, DK Billingsley rushed for 163 yards and two more scores, and Troy defeated Georgia...

Baylor running back John Lovett (7) is tackled by West Virginia safety Kerry Martin Jr. (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 12 Baylor beats West Virginia 17-14 to improve to 8-0

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2019 11:53 PM EDT

Georgia Southern running back Wesley Kennedy III (12) gets pressure from Appalachian State defensive back Shaun Jolly (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Georgia Southern stuns No. 20 Appalachian State again

By Steve Reed Oct. 31, 2019 11:31 PM EDT

Appalachian State defensive back Steven Jones (12) breaks up a pass intended for South Alabama wide receiver Kawaan Baker (15) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
No. 20 Appalachian State seeks revenge vs Georgia Southern

By Steve Reed Oct. 30, 2019 11:32 AM EDT

Appalachian State head coach Eliah Drinkwitz paces the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
No. 20 Appalachian State seeks 14th straight win Thursday

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2019 07:59 PM EDT

North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary (13) passes against Boston College during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boston, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
NC State turning to Leary at QB at No. 23 Wake Forest

Oct. 28, 2019 01:33 PM EDT

Kennedy, King help Georgia Southern roll over NMSU 41-7

Oct. 26, 2019 06:16 PM EDT
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Wesley Kennedy III and J.D. King ran for 143 yards apiece — each with two touchdowns — as Georgia Southern jumped out to an early lead...

Georgia Southern outlasts Coastal Carolina 30-27 in 3OT

Oct. 19, 2019 07:01 PM EDT
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Wesley Kennedy III ran 25 times for 129 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning TD in the third overtime, to help Georgia...