Willie Taggart
FILE - Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh stands on the field as players warm up for an NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Oct. 9, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Harbaugh is The Associated Press college football coach of the year after leading the Wolverines to their first Big Ten title in 17 years and a berth in the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Being Harbaugh: Quirky, competitive, ingenious, disruptive

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 28, 2021 03:06 PM EST

An image of new Oregon football head coach Dan Lanning graces the back of the video screen at Autzen Stadium, Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. Oregon hired Georgia defensive coordinator Lanning as head coach Saturday, completing a search for Mario Cristobal's replacement that took less than a week. (Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard via AP)
Dan Lanning says Oregon will methodically build title teams

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 13, 2021 06:46 PM EST

FILE - Dan Lanning, assistant coach outside linebackers, takes questions during a news conference on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in New Orleans. Oregon has hired Georgia defensive coordinator Dan Lanning as its next head coach, a person involved in the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Oregon hires Georgia DC Dan Lanning as head coach

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 11, 2021 05:39 PM EST

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis (13) drops back to pass under pressure from Boston College defensive lineman Izaiah Henderson (92) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Bowl game, bragging rights at stake for rivals FSU, Florida

By Mark Long Nov. 26, 2021 09:38 AM EST

FILE - UTSA quarterback Frank Harris celebrates his team's win over Illinois in an NCAA college football game in Champaign, Ill., in this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo. No. 24 UTSA is nationally ranked for the first time as well as 7-0 for the first time and on its first winning streak as long as seven games as the Roadrunners visit Louisiana Tech. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
AAC additions: A glance at the conference's six new teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 05:13 PM EDT

Texas A&M quarterback Zach Calzada (10) pass down field against New Mexico during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Week 4 Preview: Hogs-Aggies, Badgers-Irish featured games

By Eric Olson Sep. 24, 2021 01:43 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

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2020, file photo, Florida quarterback Emory Jones (5) throws a pass in the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Arlington, Texas. Jones first landed on Dan Mullen’s recruiting radar seven years ago. Jones was a high school freshman in LaGrange, Ga., and Mullen was scouring the country for another spread quarterback at Mississippi State. They bonded quickly, and when Mullen took over in Gainesville three years later, he asked Jones to join him. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
No. 13 Florida opens season at Swamp against in-state FAU

By The Associated Press Sep. 02, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 16, 2018, file photo, Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham works with some of the defense during NCAA college football practice in Gainesville, Fla. The 13th-ranked Gators get a chance to show how much they’ve improved. Florida opens the season Saturday night against Florida Atlantic. (Brad McClenny/Ocala Star-Banner via AP)
No. 13 Florida counting on improved defense in opener vs FAU

By Mark Long Sep. 02, 2021 12:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 17, 2021, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks to his players before the team's spring NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga. Smart, the coach of No. 5 Georgia, faces No. 3 Clemson in the season-opener in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Alabama-Miami, Georgia-Clemson highlight SEC opening week

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 02, 2021 10:47 AM EDT

Memphis wide receiver Tahj Washington (18) makes a reception against Florida Atlantic cornerback Diashun Moss during the Montgomery Bowl NCAA college football game in Montgomery, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
White, Memphis top Florida Atlantic 25-10 in Montgomery Bowl

By John Zenor Dec. 23, 2020 10:27 PM EST

Florida Atlantic coach Willie Taggart speaks to a player during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Southern Mississippi, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in Hattiesburg, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Memphis, Florida Atlantic set to meet in Montgomery Bowl

Dec. 22, 2020 09:50 AM EST

Florida Atlantic coach Willie Taggart speaks to a player during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Southern Mississippi, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in Hattiesburg, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
New Montgomery Bowl pits Memphis versus Florida Atlantic

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 03:46 PM EST

Florida Atlantic quarterback Nick Tronti (6) throws a pass against Southern Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in Hattiesburg, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Florida Atlantic at Southern Miss 12/10/2020

Dec. 10, 2020 07:43 PM EST

Florida Atlantic quarterback Javion Posey fumbles the ball after being hit by Massachusetts defensive end Uchenna Ezewike during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Boca Raton, Fla. (John McCall/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
Massachusetts at Florida Atlantic 11/20/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 12:19 AM EST

Marshall quarterback Grant Wells looks to make a throw downfield against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Wells throws 2 TD passes, No. 22 Marshall beats FAU 20-9

By John Raby Oct. 24, 2020 06:08 PM EDT

Marshall wide receiver Broc Thompson (13) makes a catch for a 30-yard gain against Western Kentucky during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Florida Atlantic set for first road trip at No. 22 Marshall

By The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2020 04:02 PM EDT

Marshall quarterback Grant Wells takes the field as the Herd prepares to take on Western Kentucky in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Pandemic-plagued Florida Atlantic resumes at No. 22 Marshall

By John Raby Oct. 22, 2020 09:43 AM EDT

Taggart gets first win at FAU, 21-17 over Charlotte

Oct. 03, 2020 08:14 PM EDT
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Nick Tronti accounted for three touchdowns, coach Willie Taggart collected his first win at Florida Atlantic and the Owls started their...

Book, No. 7 Notre Dame run by USF 52-0 to extend home streak

John Fineran Sep. 19, 2020 06:18 PM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Ian Book ran for three first-half touchdowns and No. 7 Notre Dame won its 20th straight home game 52-0 against South Florida on...