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FILE - Nebraska's head football coach Matt Rhule speaks to fans at halftime during an NCAA college basketball game between Purdue and Nebraska, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Rhule has endeared himself to Nebraska's ardent fans, telling them what they want to hear when he says he wants to adopt the program's traditional staples of hard work, physical practices and a pounding run game. (Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File)
Rhule embrace of Huskers tradition fuels popularity — so far

By Eric Olson Apr. 20, 2023 12:25 PM EDT

FILE - The Heisman trophy finalists, from left, Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett, TCU quarterback Max Duggan, Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud and Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams, stand for a photo with the trophy before attending the award ceremony on Dec. 10, 2022, in New York. Duggan has thrown for 3,321 yards with 30 touchdowns and only four interceptions, and run for 404 yards with six more scores, heading into the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, File)
Max's wild ride: TCU QB Duggan goes from lost job to playoff

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 28, 2022 04:44 PM EST

Air Force place kicker Matthew Dapore (43) has his field-goal attempt blocked as Baylor defensive lineman Chidi Ogbonnaya (98) and others defend during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Air Force beats Baylor 30-15 in chilly Armed Forces Bowl

Dec. 22, 2022 11:22 PM EST

Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
NIL casts cloud over college football's early signing period

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 21, 2022 06:06 PM EST

FILE - Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun looks on as players warm up before an NCAA college football game against Colorado State, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Baylor and Air Force will play in the Armed Forced Bowl on Dec. 22 in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Baylor set to face Air Force in frigid Armed Forces Bowl

Dec. 21, 2022 01:21 PM EST

North Texas wide receiver Latrell Neville (7) catches a pass in front of Boise State running back Taylor Marcum (26) during the first half of the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
QB Green and Boise State beat North Texas in Frisco Bowl

Dec. 18, 2022 01:20 AM EST

UTSA running back Kevorian Barnes, right, is stopped by North Texas linebacker Larry Nixon III (3) on a run during the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Conference USA championship in San Antonio, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
North Texas close to home vs. Boise State in Frisco Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2022 10:38 AM EST

FILE - Tulsa head coach Philip Montgomery reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Sept. 24, 2022. Tulsa fired coach Philip Montgomery, who spent eight seasons at the school and reached four bowl games, on Sunday, Nov. 28. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
Freeze hires Montgomery, Roberts as Auburn coordinators

Dec. 14, 2022 04:57 PM EST

Oklahoma wide receiver Drake Stoops (12) passes the ball to quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) during overtime of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas Tech on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
TCU dominates AP Big 12 honors, led by QB Duggan and Dykes

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 09, 2022 11:52 AM EST

North Texas coach Seth Littrell runs onto the field with the team for an NCAA college football game against UTSA for the Conference USA championship in San Antonio, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
North Texas fires Littrell after .500 record over 7 years

Dec. 04, 2022 09:50 PM EST

Air Force running back Brad Roberts, center, is stopped after a short gain by Colorado State linebacker Chase Wilson, left, and defensive back Henry Blackburn in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Air Force-Baylor matchup in Armed Forces Bowl features RBs

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 04:24 PM EST

Tulsa head Philip Montgomery check his notes during their NCAA college football game against Tulane in Tulsa, Okla. on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Dave Crenshaw)
Tulsa fires coach Philip Montgomery after 8 seasons, 4 bowls

Nov. 27, 2022 06:15 PM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule looks on during an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, on Aug. 26, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. Nebraska and former Panthers coach Matt Rhule were finalizing a deal Friday, Nov. 25 2022, to make him the Cornhuskers' coach. A person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that after several days of discussions, Nebraska made Rhule an offer Thursday that persuaded the former Temple and Baylor coach to return to college after two-plus years in the NFL. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
AP source: Nebraska closing in on Matt Rhule as coach

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 25, 2022 05:21 PM EST

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
No. 24 Texas beats Baylor, keeps Big 12 title hopes alive

By Mark Rosner Nov. 25, 2022 04:06 PM EST

FILE - Fordham quarterback Tim DeMorat (17) throws a pass against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Fordham (9-2) enters its first-round NCAA Championship Subdivision playoff game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2022, at New Hampshire averaging 612 yards per game while running basically the same scheme as Tennessee, which leads the Bowl Subdivision at 540 yards per game. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Fordham's potent offense brings taste of Rocky Top to Bronx

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2022 10:42 AM EST

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, left, congratulates running back Bijan Robinson (5) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
No. 24 Texas has to beat Baylor, then wait on B12 title shot

Nov. 23, 2022 12:00 PM EST

Baylor running back Richard Reese (29) breaks through a tackle of Kansas State safety Josh Hayes (1) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 24 Texas hosts Baylor, still has shot at B12 title game

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 03:06 AM EST

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) hands the ball off to Kansas running back Sevion Morrison (28) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
K-State seeks B12 title game spot vs. undefeated TCU

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 23, 2022 02:26 AM EST

Texas Tech quarterback Donovan Smith (7) runs from Iowa State linebacker Carson Willich (14) during a 1-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Texas Tech scores late touchdown to beat Iowa State 14-10

By Andrew Logue Nov. 19, 2022 10:35 PM EST

Baylor wide receiver Monaray Baldwin (80) is wrapped up by TCU linebacker Shadrach Banks (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
No. 4 TCU still undefeated after game-ending FG at Baylor

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 19, 2022 03:36 PM EST