Gary Barta

FILE - Maryland head coach Mike Locksley looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in College Park, Md. Nepotism is cited among the most significant factors that has led to Black coaches being under-represented in major college football, according to an organization working to address the problem. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Family matters: Nepotism a hurdle to diversity in coaching

By Ralph D. Russo And Eric Olson Aug. 23, 2022 03:17 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa athletics director Gary Barta speaks during a news conference at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. Barta will have a news conference, Friday, July 8, 2022, to discuss conference realignment, specifically the addition of Southern California and UCLA to the Big Ten in 2024, and other issues affecting the Hawkeyes. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette via AP, File)

Iowa's Barta doubts Big Ten expands further 'in near future'

By John Bohnenkamp Jul. 08, 2022 05:52 PM EDT

NC State AD Boo Corrigan to lead CFP selection committee

Jan. 25, 2022 02:07 PM EST
IRVING, Texas (AP) — North Carolina State athletic director Boo Corrigan will serve as the College Football Playoff selection committee chairman next season,...

FILE - Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches from the sideline during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. Kentucky will be trying for a rare 10-win season when the Wildcats play Iowa in the Citrus Bowl. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Longest tenure grows as Iowa extends Ferentz's contract

Jan. 14, 2022 05:30 PM EST

Michigan tight end Luke Schoonmaker (86) celebrates with teammates at the end of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 42-3. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Historic playoff: Alabama-Cincinnati, Michigan-Georgia

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 05, 2021 12:34 PM EST

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly, center, runs onto the field for the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Michigan moves to 2nd in CFP rankings; coachless Irish 6th

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 30, 2021 07:40 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 48-14. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati moves into College Football Playoff position

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 23, 2021 07:38 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) looks to pass as he rolls out against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

CFP top 4 unchanged: Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 16, 2021 07:32 PM EST

Ohio State's TreVeyon Henderson (32) rushes against Nebraska's Myles Farmer (4) and Marquel Dismuke (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Ohio State defeated Nebraska 26-17. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Ohio St moves into CFP position; Cincinnati 5th in rankings

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 09, 2021 09:46 PM EST

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle (81) celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Cincinnati won 31-12. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Georgia, Alabama, Michigan State, Oregon top CFP rankings

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 02, 2021 02:34 AM EDT

K-State athletic director replaces Texas AD on CFP committee

Aug. 04, 2021 02:41 PM EDT
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Kansas State athletic director Gene Taylor has been added to the College Football Playoff selection committee, replacing Texas AD Chris...

FILE - Fans cheer before an NCAA college football game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, in this Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, file photo. Iowa will expand alcohol sales at Kinnick Stadium and its other athletic venues as part of a pilot program beginning this fall, the athletic department announced Thursday, June 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Iowa to begin beer, wine sales to general public at stadium

Jun. 10, 2021 04:16 PM EDT

Court: Black ex-Hawkeyes can proceed with parts of lawsuit

May. 06, 2021 07:06 PM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal lawsuit brought by a group of former Iowa football players alleging staff members mistreated Black players will move forward,...