High school sports
Presbyterian hires Englehart to replace no-punt Kelley

Jan. 04, 2022 06:52 PM EST
CLINTON, S.C. (AP) — Presbyterian hired Steve Englehart as football coach on Tuesday as the program moves on from Kevin Kelley, who made waves by almost never...

FILE - North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) rolls out while being chased by North Carolina State defensive tackle Davin Vann (45) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Raleigh, N.C. The junior quarterback started his career at North Carolina in 2019 by leading the Tar Heels to a win over South Carolina at Bank of America Stadium in the season opener. Now the projected first round NFL draft pick will look to close out his career with a victory over Gamecocks at the same stadium in the Duke's Mayo Bowl. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
North Carolina QB Sam Howell to forgo senior season for NFL

Jan. 01, 2022 06:34 PM EST

ETSU hires Furman coordinator George Quarles as head coach

Dec. 23, 2021 05:06 PM EST
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — East Tennessee State has hired Furman offensive coordinator George Quarles as the Buccaneers' head coach. Athletic director...

FILE - Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson rushes in on Maryland during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Maryland and Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md.. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Hutchinson, Milton, Weaver honored for college comebacks

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 21, 2021 01:37 PM EST

Quarterback Joe Dolincheck carries the ball for Morningside during Morningside University vs Northwestern College football action in the NAIA semifinals at Elwood Olsen Stadium in Sioux City, Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Dolincheck, the NAIA player of the year, was selected to The Associated Press NAIA All-America team along with three of his teammates. (Jesse Brothers/Sioux City Journal via AP)
HK U23 Football Team vs Lee Man FC 12/5/2021

Dec. 20, 2021 04:17 PM EST

School scrutinized after ESPN blowout is 'scam,' Ohio finds

Dec. 18, 2021 10:03 AM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio school whose legitimacy was scrutinized after its supposedly top-tier football team got clobbered in an ESPN-televised game didn't live...

Collins Hill High School wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) watches warm-ups before the Class 7A title high school football game against Milton at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium, on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. Hunter, the No. 1 high school football recruit in the country, pulled a signing day shocker Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, deciding to attend Jackson State and play for coach Deion Sanders after being verbally committed to Florida State for months. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Top recruit spurns Florida St to play for Prime, Jackson St

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 15, 2021 01:55 PM EST

AP source: Former 5-star Ewers intends to transfer to Texas

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 12, 2021 10:11 PM EST
Former five-star recruit Quinn Ewers, who skipped his senior year of high school to enroll at Ohio State in the hopes of cashing in on endorsement deals, has...

Presbyterian's no-punt coach Kelley resigns after 1 season

Dec. 04, 2021 03:50 PM EST
CLINTON, S.C. (AP) — Presbyterian coach Kevin Kelley, known for not punting, has resigned after going 2-9 in his first season coaching college football. ...

UNLV kick returner Nohl Williams, right, fumbles the football after being hit by an Air Force player Ethan Erickson while returning the opening kick off in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Air Force's James Jones IV recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
UNLV at Air Force 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 04:29 PM EST

Indiana quarterback Grant Gremel (16) throws against Minnesota in the second half during an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indiana, Purdue eager to resume Old Oaken Bucket rivalry

By Michael Marot Nov. 26, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Alabama offensive lineman Darrian Dalcourt (71) blocks Arkansas defensive lineman John Ridgeway (99) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
NFL Prospect Watch: Arkansas NT John Ridgeway thriving

By John Kekis Nov. 24, 2021 08:10 AM EST

FILE - Iowa defensive lineman Drew Ott warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa has regularly recruited football players out of Nebraska, and several of them have played key roles in the Hawkeyes’ six-game winning streak against the Cornhuskers. Ott, from Giltner, Neb., was a starter in Iowa’s 38-17 win over Nebraska in 2013 and its 37-34 overtime loss to the Huskers in 2014. The teams play Friday Nov. 26, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth, File)
Hawkeyes' Johnson is next Nebraskan out to knock off Huskers

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 23, 2021 06:22 PM EST

New Texas Tech head football coach Joey McGuire leads the crowd in a "Raider Power" cheer during an NCAA college football news conference, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (John Moore/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
Texas texts: New Tech coach McGuire connects to prep coaches

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 09, 2021 06:00 PM EST

FILE - Cedar Hill coach Joey McGuire, right, celebrates with his team after they defeated Cypress Falls to win the 5A Division II State Championship football game in San Antonio, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006. Cedar Hill won 51-17. Texas Tech is finalizing a deal to hire Baylor assistant and longtime Texas high school coach Joey McGuire as its next head coach. A person familiar with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Monday that Tech was planning to announce the hiring of McGuire soon. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because details of an agreement were still be completed. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Texas Tech names Baylor's Joey McGuire as coach

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 08, 2021 08:42 AM EST

UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor celebrates a touchdown with running back Sincere McCormick (3) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech in Ruston, La., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Unbeaten No. 16 UTSA visits UTEP after new Traylor contract

Nov. 04, 2021 01:06 PM EDT

UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor celebrates a touchdown with running back Sincere McCormick (3) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech in Ruston, La., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 16 UTSA coach Jeff Traylor signs extension through 2031

Oct. 31, 2021 08:59 PM EDT

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel argues against a touchdown by Alabama quarterback Bryce Young during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
QB Harrison Bailey leaving Tennessee for transfer portal

Oct. 27, 2021 06:37 PM EDT

Air Force quarterback Haaziq Daniels warms up before an NCAA college football game against San Diego State, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
San Diego State at Air Force 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 06:45 PM EDT

Utah special teams coach Sharrieff Shah memorializes Aaron Lowe during a funeral service at Family Cathedral of Praise, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Mesquite, Texas. Lowe, a student and football player at the University of Utah, was was shot and killed on Sept. 26 at a post-game party. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Slain Utah football player remembered for optimism, kindness

Oct. 11, 2021 05:30 PM EDT