DAVID BRANDT
FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2016, file photo, former New Orleans Saints and University of Mississippi running back Deuce McAllister leaves Orleans Parish Criminal District Court after the verdict in the Cardell Hayes murder trial in New Orleans. McAllister was part of group of student-athletes in the late 1990s who helped push administrators into largely eliminating the Confederate flag from Ole Miss football games. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman, File)
College athletes using platform to address social issues

By David Brandt Jun. 25, 2020 02:01 PM EDT
Deuce McAllister grew up in Mississippi and was well aware of the racial

Clemson safety Nolan Turner (24) celebrates after his interception against Ohio State in the final minute of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
LSU cruises, Clemson survives for title game clash

By David Brandt Dec. 29, 2019 12:37 AM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — LSU has the Heisman-winning quarterback and Clemson

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2019, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young laughs on the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Evanston, Ill. Young was selected to The Associated Press All-Am erica team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Clemson's Carman vs. Ohio State's Young an intriguing battle

By David Brandt Dec. 26, 2019 04:29 PM EST
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jackson Carman had a few good options when deciding

Southern California head coach Clay Helton, left, smiles at quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) after a 52-35 win over UCLA in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Utah can clinch Pac-12 South division with win vs. Colorado

By David Brandt Nov. 28, 2019 03:07 AM EST
Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference:

Utah running back Zack Moss (2) avoids the tackle attempt by Arizona defensive lineman Trevon Mason during the first half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Moss leads No. 7 Utah to 35-7 victory over Arizona

By David Brandt Nov. 24, 2019 01:35 AM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Zack Moss was barreling through the line for big gains

Utah wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) celebrates their victory over UCLA following their NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 7 Utah faces Arizona with Pac-12, playoff hopes on line

By David Brandt Nov. 22, 2019 01:43 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Utah has won six straight games and is very much in the

Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate looks to pass against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Eason, Ahmed lead Washington over Arizona 51-27

By David Brandt Oct. 13, 2019 02:37 AM EDT
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Jacob Eason and the Washington offense had struggled for the

Colorado quarterback Steven Montez (12) throws a pass against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
California trying for upset at No. 13 Oregon

By David Brandt Oct. 03, 2019 03:03 PM EDT
Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference: GAME

FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2019, file photograph, quarterback Matt Corral passes during Mississippi NCAA college football practice in Oxford, Miss. Corral is expected to help lead the team to a bowl-eligible season in the highly competitive SEC. (Bruce Newman/Oxford Eagle via AP, File)
Mississippi ready to rebound following NCAA sanctions

By David Brandt Aug. 12, 2019 09:21 AM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi coach Matt Luke is thrilled to have a full

In this April 13, 2019, file photograph, Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) fakes as he runs upfield against the defense during the team's spring NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, April 13, 2019. Hill, who was injured for part of the 2018 season, is fully recovered and expected to play an important part in Mississippi State's offense. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Mississippi State pushes for better offense under Moorhead

By David Brandt Aug. 12, 2019 09:18 AM EDT
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State hired Joe Moorhead nearly two years ago

FILE - At left, in a Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, then-Penn State quarterback Tommy Stevens (2) runs against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. At right, in a Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Mississippi State quarterback Keytaon Thompson (10) sprints to the end zone for a touchdown against Louisiana-Lafayette during the second half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss. The main story of Mississippi State’s preseason camp isn’t hard to find. It’s a two-man quarterback competition between last year’s backup Keytaon Thompson and Penn State transfer Tommy Stevens. The winner will be expected to improve the Bulldogs’ passing offense, which was inconsistent on good days and downright awful on the bad ones last season. (AP Photo/File)
Hot topic: Mississippi State QB battle story of preseason

By David Brandt Aug. 05, 2019 05:23 PM EDT
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — The first question for Mississippi State coach Joe Moorhead

Mississippi offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez talks during Mississippi's Media Day at the Manning Center in Oxford, Miss. on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. Mississippi begins NCAA college football practice on Friday and opens the season against Memphis on Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
New-look Mississippi has a lot to do before Aug. 31 opener

By David Brandt Aug. 01, 2019 06:39 PM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi starts preseason practice Friday with two new

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Thursday, July 18, 2019, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
SEC experiencing rare moment with coaching stability

By David Brandt Jul. 18, 2019 04:00 AM EDT
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference pays big money to its coaches and

Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead speaks during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Arkansas, Mississippi State hope transfers boost QB play

By David Brandt Jul. 17, 2019 06:21 PM EDT
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Two Southeastern Conference Western Division programs hope

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher embraces difficult schedule

By David Brandt Jul. 16, 2019 05:48 PM EDT
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Texas A&M's schedule looks pretty brutal this season. Coach

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow speaks during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 15, 2019, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Doubters silenced, LSU's Orgeron pushes for SEC glory

By David Brandt Jul. 15, 2019 07:51 PM EDT
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — LSU's hiring of the gruff-talking, barrel-chested Ed Orgeron was

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow attends warmups before the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against UCF in Glendale, Ariz. This year, a group of talented and experienced quarterbacks could help the Southeastern Conference produce a little more drama. Georgia’s Jake Fromm, LSU’s Burrow, Florida’s Feleipe Franks and Texas A&M’s Kellen Mond are among the biggest reasons all those teams feel they have a realistic chance of knocking Alabama off its title perch. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Talented group of QBs hope to give SEC hierarchy a jolt

By David Brandt Jul. 15, 2019 02:21 AM EDT
Alabama's dominance ranks among the most impressive dynasties in college football

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead chews on a sharpie while watching the video board during the second half of their NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, in Starkville, Miss. Moorhead has received a contract extension through the 2022 season that will pay an average base salary of $3.2 million. The school announced the extension on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle, File)
Mississippi State extends Moorhead's contract through 2022

By David Brandt May. 21, 2019 02:57 PM EDT
Mississippi State football coach Joe Moorhead has a little more job security now.

Mississippi State running back Nick Gibson (21) and offensive lineman Greg Eiland (55) celebrate Gibson's 5-yard touchdown run during the team's spring NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, April 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Coach Moorhead puts focus on Mississippi State's offense

By David Brandt Apr. 18, 2019 01:14 PM EDT
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State's lack of a consistent passing offense

Mississippi's Offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez gets ready before the Grove Bowl spring NCAA college football game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, April 6, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Mississippi rebuild starts with veteran coordinators

By David Brandt Apr. 06, 2019 02:07 AM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Matt Luke guided Mississippi's football program through the dark