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FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Colorado head coach Mel Tucker looks on before the start of their NCAA college football game against Utah, in Salt Lake City. A person familiar with the decision says Colorado coach Mel Tucker has agreed to lead Michigan State's football program. The person spoke Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, 2020, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the hiring had not been announced. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Colorado AD wants next head coach to share his commitment

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 13, 2020 03:42 PM EST

USC hires Todd Orlando to be Helton's defensive coordinator

By Greg Beacham Jan. 24, 2020 04:30 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Todd Orlando has been named Southern California's defensive coordinator. Clay Helton announced the hiring Friday of the...

SMU adds Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley's brother as assistant

Jan. 21, 2020 05:04 PM EST
DALLAS (AP) — SMU has hired Garrett Riley as its offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The younger brother of Oklahoma coach...

Baylor's new head football coach Dave Aranda addresses the media during an NCAA college football news conference, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
New Baylor coach Aranda sensed something special with Bears

Stephen Hawkins Jan. 20, 2020 02:01 PM EST

Texas Tech WR Seth Collins granted 6th year of eligibility

Jan. 10, 2020 06:47 PM EST
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech senior receiver Seth Collins has been granted an NCAA waiver for a sixth year of eligibility after missing all of last season...

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...

Last Love: Utah State playing Kent State in Frisco Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2019 10:38 AM EST
FRISCO BOWL Utah State (7-5, Mountain West) vs. Kent State (6-6, MAC), Friday at 7:30 p.m. EST (ESPN2). Line: Utah...

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo, TCU linebacker Garret Wallow (30) tackles West Virginia running back Leddie Brown (4) in an NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Wallow was selected to The Associated Press All-Big 12 Conference team, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)
Hubbard, Lynch, Hurts lead AP Big 12 awards; Rhule top coach

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 13, 2019 12:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2013, file photo, Texas Tech head coach Kliff Kingsbury, left, congratulates quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) after he scored a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Methodist, in Dallas. Mayfield hasn't forgotten what happened between him and Kingsbury. However, it appears the Browns quarterback has forgiven one of his former college coaches. He's buried the hatchet _ and not in Kingsbury's back. “It’s in the past,” Mayfield said Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, of his issues when he played at Texas Tech for Kingsbury, Arizona's first-year coach. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Texas Tech-SMU 8/30/2013

Dec. 11, 2019 03:42 PM EST

Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban walks off the field after losing to Auburn in an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Chris Shimek/The Decatur Daily via AP)
STAT WATCH: Kentucky is closing in on 1st SEC rushing title

By Eric Olson Dec. 02, 2019 02:14 AM EST

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Ehlinger and Texas rally to 49-24 win over Texas Tech

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 29, 2019 04:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Texas head coach Tom Herman looks down on the sidelines in the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, in Fort Worth, Texas. Texas goes into its regular season finale against Texas Tech trying to avoid a 6-6 record. While he’s not going to get fired, this is clearly a step back for the Longhorns in Herman’s third season following three consecutive losing seasons under Charlie Strong. (AP Photo/Louis DeLuca, File)
Texas needs win over Red Raiders to guarantee winning season

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 28, 2019 03:12 AM EST

Texas Tech's Jett Duffey (7) drops back to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
100-yard kickoff return sparks K-State past Texas Tech 30-27

Nov. 23, 2019 10:50 PM EST

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman warms up his team before an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Texas Tech tries to keep bowl hopes alive in K-State visit

Nov. 22, 2019 01:29 PM EST

TCU coach Gary Patterson, left, gives instructions from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (Sam Grenadier/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
Big 12 has chance for 2 more 1st-year coaches in bowl games

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 21, 2019 07:50 PM EST

TCU's Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson (1) tackles Texas Tech's Ta'Zhawn Henry (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
Song's fourth field goal pushes TCU past Texas Tech 33-31

Nov. 16, 2019 03:45 PM EST

TCU head coach Gary Patterson talks to his team in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Texas Tech, TCU meet with both pushing for bowl eligibility

Nov. 15, 2019 03:00 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Texas Tech quarterback Alan Bowman looks to pass the ball against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tucson, Ariz. Bowman has been cleared to play after missing six games with a shoulder injury, though the plan now is to redshirt the second-year player. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
Texas Tech QB Bowman cleared to play and intends to redshirt

Nov. 11, 2019 04:34 PM EST

West Virginia's George Campbell (15) makes a catch as Texas Tech's Logan Greene (16) defends during their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson)
Texas Tech roughs up West Virginia 38-17

By John Raby Nov. 09, 2019 03:28 PM EST

Texas Tech's Ta'Zhawn Henry (26) carries the ball past West Virginia's Reuben Jones (91) for a touchdown during the first quarter of their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson)
Pacific Tigers at Oregon State Beavers 11/11/2019

Nov. 09, 2019 02:23 PM EST