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FILE - Michigan co-offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore looks on before an NCAA college football game against Maryland in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 24, 2022. Moore and TCU's Garrett Riley will arrive at the Fiesta Bowl for a College Football Playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, as rising-star offensive coordinators. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Rising stars: Michigan's Moore, TCU's Riley guide CFP teams

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 29, 2022 06:53 PM EST

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) is picked up by Texas offensive lineman Jake Majors (65) after scoring a touchdown against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)
No. 21 Texas moving on after loss, now faces tough UTSA

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 03:53 PM EDT

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian waves to the fans after an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Alabama won 20-19. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Sarkisian: Texas must avoid 'rat poison' praise against UTSA

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 15, 2022 10:35 AM EDT

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell talks with Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, right, before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Texas' losing skid marks debut season of struggle for Sark

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 08, 2021 05:53 PM 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)
No. 16 UTSA coach Jeff Traylor signs extension through 2031

Oct. 31, 2021 08:59 PM EDT

FILE - A South Florida helmet rests on a case on the sideline during an NCAA football game on Aug. 30, 2019 in Tampa, Fla. South Florida has been fined $10,000 and placed on three years' probation for NCAA violations committed by the football and women's basketball programs, the NCAA Committee on Infractions announced Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Lomoglio, File)
South Florida football, women's basketball penalized by NCAA

Oct. 29, 2021 03:20 PM EDT

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh yells to officials during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
College Picks: Big Ten in spotlight with 3 pivotal matchups

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 27, 2021 02:05 PM EDT

Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead watches the players warm up before an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Mississippi State, Louisville match run games in Music City

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 10:44 AM EST

USF hires longtime Clemson assistant Scott as head coach

Ralph D. Russo Dec. 09, 2019 12:24 PM EST
South Florida has hired Clemson co-offensive coordinator Jeff Scott to become the Bulls' next head coach. The school announced the move...

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2019 file photo South Florida head coach Charlie Strong looks onto the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple in Tampa, Fla. South Florida has fired Strong as coach after three seasons. Athletic director Michael Kelly announced the move Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 two days after the Bulls concluded a 4-8 season with a 34-7 loss at UCF. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, file)
USF hopes to have new coach before early signing day

By Mark Didtler Dec. 02, 2019 04:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2019 file photo South Florida head coach Charlie Strong looks onto the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple in Tampa, Fla. South Florida has fired Strong as coach after three seasons. Athletic director Michael Kelly announced the move Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 two days after the Bulls concluded a 4-8 season with a 34-7 loss at UCF. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, file)
USF fires coach Charlie Strong after 3-season slide

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 01, 2019 03:44 PM EST

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel (11) throws a short pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Florida, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)
UCF dominates South Florida 34-7

By Patrick Southern Nov. 29, 2019 11:51 PM EST

Memphis wide receiver Antonio Gibson (14) gets between South Florida defensive back Devin Studstill (8) and linebacker Andrew Mims (59) to score during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
White throws 2 TD passes, No. 18 Memphis blasts USF 49-10

By Fred Goodall Nov. 23, 2019 07:56 PM EST

South Florida running back Jordan Cronkrite is tackled by Cincinnati during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
White, No. 18 Memphis take show on road to South Florida

By Fred Goodall Nov. 22, 2019 04:49 PM EST

South Florida's Trevon Sands is tackled by Cincinnati's Elijah Ponder during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
No. 17 Cincinnati rallies to beat South Florida 20-17

By Fred Goodall Nov. 16, 2019 11:12 PM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is carried off the field by his teammates after defeating Alabama 46-41 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa , Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
College Football Picks: Auburn at center of all down stretch

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 13, 2019 03:32 PM EST

Navy runs over South Florida 35-3; Perry joins elite company

By Todd Karpovich Oct. 19, 2019 08:18 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo knew his defense was poised for a break-out season during spring practice. The Midshipmen's high...

South Florida head coach Charlie Strong talks with quarterback Jordan McCloud during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut in East Hartford, Conn., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Navy, South Florida ride momentum into key conference game

By Todd Karpovich Oct. 18, 2019 10:28 AM EDT

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) runs the ball for a touchdown against Oklahoma during an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Dallas, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
No. 15 Texas set to regroup against Kansas for Big 12 chase

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 18, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, left, and Southern California head coach Clay Helton meet after an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Pick Six: Which coaches need strong finishes to keep jobs?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 14, 2019 03:28 PM EDT