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FILE - LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (7) reacts after making a first down against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. College football administrators are looking at ways to reduce the number of plays in games in the name of player safety, with a tweak in clock operating procedures likely the first step. A proposal to let the game clock continue running when a team makes a first down, except in the last two minutes of a half, has broad support. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
NCAA's proposed rule changes a good start, Kirby Smart says

By Eric Olson Mar. 03, 2023 01:27 PM EST
Georgia coach Kirby Smart says proposed changes to clock operating rules shouldn't

FILE - Officials measure for a first down during an NCAA college football game between USC and BYU, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Provo, Utah. College football administrators are looking at ways to reduce the number of plays in games in the name of player safety, with a tweak in clock operating procedures likely the first step. A proposal to let the game clock continue running when a team makes a first down, except in the last two minutes of a half, has broad support. (AP Photo/George Frey, File)
NCAA football panel out to shorten games; player safety goal

By Eric Olson Feb. 28, 2023 01:47 PM EST
College football administrators are looking at ways to reduce the number of plays in

FILE - Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to pass against Colorado during an NCAA college football game Nov. 19, 2022, in Seattle. Penix has opted to put off the NFL for another year and college football's leading passer leads the No. 12 Huskies against No. 21 Texas in the Alamo Bowl. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
STAT WATCH: FBS rushing title is 3rd straight for Air Force

By Eric Olson Jan. 09, 2023 11:11 PM EST
Air Force became the first team to win the national rushing title three straight

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh holds the trophy as he celebrates with his team after defeating Purdue in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. Michigan won, 43-22. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
AP All-Big Ten: Stroud, Campbell, Harbaugh take top honors

By Eric Olson Dec. 07, 2022 11:55 AM EST
Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud is The Associated Press Big Ten offensive player

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) throws in the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Bennett, Duggan, Stroud, Williams are Heisman finalists

By Eric Olson Dec. 05, 2022 07:13 PM EST
Quarterbacks Stetson Bennett of Georgia, Max Duggan of TCU, C.J. Stroud of Ohio State

FILE - Interim Nebraska head football coach Mickey Joseph answers questions from the media since being named the position, Sept. 13, 2022 in Lincoln, Neb.. Mickey Joseph, who served as Nebraska's interim coach for nine games after Scott Frost's firing, was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 on suspicion of strangulation and third-degree domestic assault. (Chris Machian/Omaha World-Herald via AP)
Woman tells police Joseph 'pushed me on couch, strangled me'

By Eric Olson Dec. 01, 2022 04:53 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Mickey Joseph, Nebraska's interim football coach for nine games

In a photo provided by the Lincoln (Neb.) Police Department, Mickey Joseph, who was Nebraska's interim football coach earlier this year, appears in a booking photo Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. Joseph was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of strangulation and third-degree domestic assault. Police went to a Lincoln residence shortly before 2 p.m. CST after a report of a domestic disturbance. Following an investigation, the 54-year-old Joseph was arrested at another location in the city. He was being held at Lancaster Country Jail. (Lincoln Police Department via AP)
Former Nebraska interim coach arrested in domestic case

By Eric Olson Nov. 30, 2022 07:15 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Mickey Joseph, Nebraska's interim football coach for nine games

New Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule gestures during an introductory press conference,Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Huskers pay premium for Rhule to bring back program's glory

By Eric Olson Nov. 28, 2022 05:30 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Matt Rhule said he had plenty of options after he got fired by

Air Force wide receiver DeAndre Hughes, center, breaks for a long gain as Colorado State defensive back Greg Laday, left, and defensive lineman Marshon Oxley pursue in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
STAT WATCH: Tennessee offense leads nation in yards, scoring

By Eric Olson Nov. 28, 2022 06:01 AM EST
Tennessee finished the regular season as the Football Bowl Subdivision leader in

FILE - Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule smiles during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. After six straight losing seasons and more than 20 years removed from its 1990s heyday, Nebraska is turning to Matt Rhule to rebuild its football program and make it competitive in the Big Ten Conference. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Nebraska signs Matt Rhule to 8-year deal as football coach

By Eric Olson Nov. 26, 2022 10:18 AM EST
After six straight losing seasons and more than 20 years removed from its 1990s

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches against Illinois in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Big Ten: Mich-Ohio St to settle East; Iowa win away in West

By Eric Olson Nov. 23, 2022 02:22 AM EST
Things to watch during Week 13 of play in the Big Ten Conference: GAME

Arkansas running back Raheim Sanders (5) carries against Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
STAT WATCH: 3 200-yard rushers in same game 1st since '16

By Eric Olson Nov. 21, 2022 05:55 AM EST
Seven players rushed for at least 200 yards in the Football Bowl Subdivision over the

Nebraska's Trey Palmer, right, celebrates a touchdown with teammates, from left, Anthony Grant, Travis Vokolek, Oliver Martin and Turner Corcoran during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Mertz's late sneak for TD pushes Badgers past Nebraska 15-14

By Eric Olson Nov. 19, 2022 03:39 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Wisconsin team that has endured the midseason firing of its

Illinois running back Chase Brown carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Big Ten: Illini last obstacle for Michigan before 'The Game'

By Eric Olson Nov. 17, 2022 03:10 AM EST
Things to watch during Week 12 of play in the Big Ten Conference: GAME

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Big 12 teams enter final stretch knowing there are no gimmes

By Eric Olson Nov. 15, 2022 03:15 PM EST
With two weeks left in the regular season, six teams remain alive for the second spot

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud celebrates after a long run against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 56-14. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
STAT WATCH: Ohio State keeps piling up points at Horseshoe

By Eric Olson Nov. 14, 2022 06:00 AM EST
Ohio State has been at or near the top of the national scoring chart seven years in a

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm talks with quarterback Aidan O'Connell during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 35-24. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Big Ten: Purdue visits No. 21 Illini in West Division clash

By Eric Olson Nov. 10, 2022 03:10 AM EST
Things to watch during Week 11 of play in the Big Ten Conference: GAME

SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) looks to throw during an NCAA college football game against Houston at Ford Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Dallas. (Steve Nurenberg/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
STAT WATCH: SMU's Mordecai efficient while piling up numbers

By Eric Olson Nov. 07, 2022 05:59 AM EST
Tanner Mordecai's eye-popping numbers in SMU's record-setting win over Houston were

Nebraska's Chris Kolarevic, left, and Ashton Hausmann, right, tackle Minnesota's Quentin Redding during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Slow-starting Gophers rally in 2nd half, beat Huskers 20-13

By Eric Olson Nov. 05, 2022 03:42 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Mohamed Ibrahim rushed for 128 yards and two second-half

Security and police break up a scuffle between players from Michigan and Michigan State football teams in the Michigan Stadium tunnel after an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan State President Samuel Stanley has apologized and says the actions of the football players who were involved in a postgame melee with Michigan players are “unacceptable.” He also says the players involved would be held responsible by coach Mel Tucker. (Kyle Austin/MLive Media Group via AP)
Tussles in stadium tunnels a throwback issue in older venues

By Eric Olson Nov. 04, 2022 02:13 PM EDT
Michigan Stadium is one of the few places left in American sports where the home and