Steve Spurrier
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

Florida quarterback Emory Jones sits in his end zone after an incomplete pass during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Florida fires coach Dan Mullen, completing stunning fall

By Mark Long Nov. 21, 2021 01:33 PM EST

Coastal Carolina quarterback Bryce Carpenter (12) is tackled in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
No. 22 Coastal Carolina keeps rolling with QB Carpenter

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 02:09 PM EST

South Carolina quarterback Zeb Noland (8) and head coach Shane Beamer celebrate after a victory in an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Beamer's message to South Carolina: Stop thinking about bowl

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 09, 2021 04:02 PM EST

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer watches his players warmup before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vanderbilt, South Carolina meet seeking to end losing skids

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 14, 2021 10:21 AM EDT

South Carolina quarterback Luke Doty (4) escapes from Tennessee linebackers Jeremy Banks (33) and Aaron Beasley (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 45-20. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 1 Georgia, No. 11 Kentucky in matchup of SEC unbeatens

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 14, 2021 01:59 AM EDT

Florida running back Dameon Pierce, center, scores a touchdown past the Alabama defense including linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 11 Florida finds success despite dumping pass-happy ways

By Mark Long Sep. 21, 2021 02:41 PM EDT

Kent State linebacker Khalib Johns, left, intercepts a pass meant for Texas A&M wide receiver Chase Lane (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
STAT WATCH: Kent St. flashing sticky fingers with 8 picks

By Eric Olson Sep. 13, 2021 03:09 AM EDT

Florida Atlantic quarterback K'Nosi Perry, left, looks for a receiver as he is pressured by Florida linebacker Antwuan Powell during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jones starts, Richardson shines as No. 13 Florida wins 35-14

By Mark Long Sep. 04, 2021 11:34 PM EDT

Florida A&M University safety Markquese Bell speaks at during an NCAA college football news conference, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Jackson State University and Florida A&M will play in the Orange Blossom Classic on Sunday. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Florida Atlantic at Florida 9/4/2021

Sep. 03, 2021 02:55 PM EDT

FILE - South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days in Hoover, Ala., in this Monday, July 19, 2021, file photo. First-year South Carolina coach Shane Beamer believes is new team is closer to the dominance it showed a decade ago than the way it performed the past couple of seasons. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Beamer looks to control his emotions in South Carolina debut

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 02, 2021 10:54 AM EDT

Late AD McGee, NFL's Abraham named to SC athletic hall

Aug. 20, 2021 05:17 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Late South Carolina athletic director Mike McGee and longtime NFL defender John Abraham were named to the South Carolina Athletic Hall of...

FILE - South Carolina's Kingsley Enagbare speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days in hoover, Ala., in this Monday, July 19, 2021, file photo. First-year South Carolina coach Shane Beamer believes is new team is closer to the dominance it showed a decade ago than the way it performed the past couple of seasons. “Everyday he's bringing high energy,” Enagbare said. “Just the way he speaks, he speaks confidence and positive affirmation. That's definitely been important to the transition.” (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Beamer expecting South Carolina to make strides in 2021

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 17, 2021 10:25 AM EDT

Steve Spurrier stands in front of a display of memorabilia including his college jersey, helmet and his Heisman Trophy at his new restaurant, the Gridiron Grill, Thursday, June 17, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. The restaurant doubles as Spurrier's personal museum. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Spurrier uses memorabilia to create one-of-a-kind restaurant

By Mark Long Aug. 14, 2021 03:01 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 3, 1977, file photo, Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden is carried on the shoulders of defensive end Willie Jones (88) and nose guard Ron Simmons (50) after the team defeated Florida 37-9 in a college football game in Gainesville, Fla. Bowden, the folksy Hall of Fame coach who built Florida State into an unprecedented college football dynasty, has died. He was 91. Bobby's son, Terry, confirmed to The Associated Press that his father died at home in Tallahassee, Fla., surrounded by family early Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/File)
Bobby Bowden, led Florida State football dynasty, dies at 91

By Steve Reed Aug. 08, 2021 01:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 1983, file photo, Florida State coach Bobby Bowden is carried off the field by his team after they defeated North Carolina 28-3 in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta. Bowden, the folksy Hall of Fame coach who built Florida State into an unprecedented college football dynasty, has died. He was 91. Bobby's son, Terry, confirmed to The Associated Press that his father died at home in Tallahassee, Fla., surrounded by family early Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Joe Holloway Jr., File)
Bobby Bowden, folksy coach of Florida St dynasty, dies at 91

By Steve Reed Aug. 08, 2021 07:04 AM EDT

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 19, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Shane Beamer excited for first camp as Gamecocks head coach

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 05, 2021 05:57 PM EDT

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel speaks to reporters during a Southeastern Conference Media Days NCAA college football news conference, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Daniels, Corral, Young make trek from California to SEC QBs

By John Zenor Jul. 20, 2021 05:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback coach Jedd Fisch coaches players during NFL football training camp in Foxborough, Mass. Arizona is hiring New England Patriots assistant Jedd Fisch as its head coach, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. Fisch is filling the vacancy created when Arizona fired Kevin Sumlin earlier this month after the Wildcats finished the season winless, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the school was still preparing an official announcement. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool, File)
Arizona hires Patriots assistant Fisch as head coach

By John Marshall Dec. 23, 2020 12:05 PM EST

FILE - Alabama head coach Nick Saban and his team react at the end of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game against Michigan State in Arlington, Texas, in this Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, file photo. Alabama won 38-0 to advance to the championship game. Saban's dominating run at Alabama is more than just wins and championships. He's also ruined the careers of many of his fellow SEC coaches and cost the league's other 13 schools more than $100 million in buyouts -- all in search of someone who can knock the game's greatest coach from his perch.(AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Column: Alabama's Nick Saban is Coach Killer of the SEC

By Paul Newberry Dec. 18, 2020 02:47 PM EST