TIM REYNOLDS
A Michigan fan watches during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Georgia, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)
Michigan's comeback season comes to abrupt halt in CFP semis

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 31, 2021 11:13 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Michigan won the Orange Bowl coin toss. And

Alabama coach Nick Saban walks onto the field before the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Cincinnati, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Repeat or revenge: Alabama vs. Georgia, again, for CFP title

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 31, 2021 11:04 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Alabama has a chance to repeat. Georgia has a chance for

Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, and Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart speak during a coaches luncheon ahead of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Miami. Michigan will play Georgia in the Orange Bowl on Friday, Dec. 31. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Before Harbaugh, Smart play Orange Bowl they shared birthday

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 30, 2021 03:18 PM EST
MIAMI (AP) — It’s been a big few days for Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh and Georgia

Heisman Trophy finalist Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson speaks during a news conference before attending the Heisman Trophy award ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Hutchinson, on and off field, leads Michigan to CFP semis

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 30, 2021 02:26 AM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A 9-year-old kid was watching the Big Ten championship

FILE - Michigan defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald watches against Northern Illinois in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh leaned on advice from his brother, Baltimore Ravens coach Jim Harbaugh, when he hired Mike Macdonald to be the Wolverines’ defensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Ties that bind: Some in CFP will face their former schools

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 29, 2021 05:07 AM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Michigan defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald went to high

Alabama head coach Nick Saban leaves the field after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. Alabama won 41-24. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
'Stay focused': CFP games arrive with pandemic raging, again

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 27, 2021 03:27 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — They are trying to have as many fun events as they can at

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal directs his players during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon's Cristobal takes Miami coaching job after Diaz fired

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 06, 2021 11:17 AM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Mario Cristobal is going home again.

FIU hires UCF's Scott Carr as school's athletic director

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 30, 2021 05:24 PM EST
MIAMI (AP) — Scott Carr was hired Tuesday as FIU’s athletic director, coming to

Duke head coach David Cutcliffe walks the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Durham, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Duke, Miami have much to play for in Saturday's ACC finale

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 26, 2021 09:52 AM EST
If there is a notion suggesting that Duke and Miami have nothing tangible to

Miami running back Jaylan Knighton, right, scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Van Dyke's 357 yards helps Miami top Virginia Tech 38-26

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 20, 2021 11:01 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Time had expired in the rainiest game of Miami's

Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock speaks during a press conference in Blacksburg, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Virginia Tech and NCAA college football coach Justin Fuente have mutually agreed to part ways with two games left in his sixth season with the Hokies. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Interim coach vs embattled coach when VT visits Miami

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 18, 2021 11:08 AM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Somebody is going to earn bowl eligibility. Somebody

Miami head coach Manny Diaz directs his team against Florida State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Florida State defeated Miami 32-28. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Amid turmoil, Diaz says Miami has to be focused on this week

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 17, 2021 03:35 PM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Manny Diaz’s long-term future at Miami is uncertain,

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) looks to pass the ball during the second half, of an NCAA college football game against BYU Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
In the ACC, picking the top quarterback won't be easy task

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 17, 2021 10:47 AM EST
Someone is getting snubbed. Virginia has Brennan Armstrong,

FIU says Butch Davis won't return after this season

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 15, 2021 08:20 PM EST
MIAMI (AP) — Butch Davis will not be back as FIU's football coach in 2022, and

Miami fans celebrate a touchdown against Florida State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Florida State defeated Miami 32-28. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Miami ousts AD Blake James, 2 days after football's FSU loss

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 15, 2021 05:30 PM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Blake James is no longer Miami's athletic director,

Garcia steps down as FIU athletic director, search underway

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 10, 2021 12:16 PM EST
Florida International began a search for a new athletic director after Pete

Miami head coach Manny Diaz, center, celebrates with players after Miami beat Georgia Tech 33-30 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Amid Miami-FSU week, Diaz reveals a tie that binds programs

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 09, 2021 02:50 AM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — It has been a tradition at Miami for at least a few

Georgia Tech running back Jahmyr Gibbs (1) avoids a tackle from Miami safety Kamren Kinchens as he heads to the goal line for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Another close one: Miami rallies, beats Georgia Tech 33-30

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 06, 2021 04:21 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Another week, another close game for Miami.

Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (9) throws a pass against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Desperate times: Miami, Georgia Tech have no room for error

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 04, 2021 11:26 AM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — For Miami and Georgia Tech, the room for error is

North Carolina State wide receiver Thayer Thomas (5) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Christopher Toudle (29) during the first half of the team''s NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Van Dyke has 4 TD passes, Miami tops No. 18 NC State 31-30

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 23, 2021 11:22 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tyler Van Dyke backed up his words. And Miami took a