Big Ten
Vols hire Ekeler to coach outside linebackers, special teams

Mar. 04, 2021 06:03 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — New Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has finalized his coaching staff by hiring Mike Ekeler as his outside linebackers coach and special...

Father of boy who stole show at '13 Huskers spring game dies

Mar. 01, 2021 10:13 PM EST
ATKINSON, Neb. (AP) — Andy Hoffman, father of the young cancer patient who captured the hearts of college football fans when he ran for a touchdown in Nebraska...

Texas Tech QB indicates he's transferring to Michigan

Feb. 28, 2021 08:32 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Texas Tech quarterback Alan Bowman indicated on Twitter on Sunday that he is transferring to Michigan. Bowman, who...

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Illinois' new football coach Bret Bielema and his family were introduced to the media outside the Smith Center on UI campus in Champaign, Ill. on Sunday, Dec. 20 , 2020. Bielema saw a unique opportunity to accelerate a turnaround at Illinois when he returned to college football as head coach of the Illini in December. (Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette via AP, File)
College football super seniors could change fortunes in 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 28, 2021 12:03 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2017, file photo, Illinois offensive lineman Doug Kramer (65) blocks during an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Champaign, Ill. For a program that has not had a winning record since 2011 and has reached the postseason just twice in that time, the hope is that Alex Palczewski, fellow linemen Kramer and Vederian Lowe and the super class will power a long awaited breakthrough in Champaign. (AP Photo/Bradley Leeb, File)
Rutgers at Illinois 10/14/2017

Feb. 28, 2021 08:01 AM EST

Northwestern-Michigan game to honor B10's 1st Black player

By The Associated Press Feb. 25, 2021 12:41 PM EST
The Big Ten is adding a 16th trophy game in football to honor the first Black man to play in the conference. Northwestern and Michigan will...

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) plays against the Washington Football Team during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit. Former Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 against the university that he was used as a scapegoat during a sexual assault investigation that resulted in his temporary expulsion.(AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Washington Football Team at Detroit Lions 11/15/2020

Feb. 23, 2021 05:57 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) plays against the Washington Football Team during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit. Former Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 against the university that he was used as a scapegoat during a sexual assault investigation that resulted in his temporary expulsion.(AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Ex-Wisconsin receiver Cephus sues school over 2018 expulsion

By Steve Megargee Feb. 23, 2021 05:10 PM EST

Michigan's Harbaugh adds another coach off brother's staff

Feb. 22, 2021 07:24 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has added another assistant off his brother's coaching staff. Harbaugh announced Monday...

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2021, file photo, Northwestern linebacker Paddy Fisher covers a play against Auburn during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla. Fisher has been named the winner of the 17th Annual Lott IMPACT Trophy. The announcement came Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach, CA. at the Lott IMPACT Trophy Annual Award Show. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Northwestern linebacker Paddy Fisher wins Lott Trophy

Feb. 21, 2021 09:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Bloomington, Ind. Brohm did not like how his defense performed last season so he shook it up. He fired defensive coordinator Bob Diaco after one season, hired three new assistants and got more involved in the defensive meetings. Now it is time to find out how much has changed. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Brohm hopes new defensive coaches help Boilers bounce back

By Michael Marot Feb. 19, 2021 02:33 AM EST

QB Joe Milton enters transfer portal, leaving Michigan

Feb. 18, 2021 10:27 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan quarterback Joe Milton has entered the transfer portal, depleting coach Jim Harbaugh's depth at the position. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Michigan athletic director Warde Manue watches the team's NCAA college football game against Army in Ann Arbor, Mich. The university and Manuel have agreed on a five-year contract extension, shortly after the head of the department negotiated a new deal with football coach Jim Harbaugh. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Michigan, AD Warde Manuel agree on 5-year contract extension

Feb. 18, 2021 07:20 PM EST

Alabama hires ex-Texas assistant Valai as cornerbacks coach

Feb. 18, 2021 04:04 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — National champion Alabama has hired former Texas assistant Jay Valai as cornerbacks coach. Coach Nick Saban...

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, fans watch the NHL Winter Classic hockey game between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Outdoor games have become the the marquee event of the NHL season ever since the league staged the first Winter Classic in Buffalo in 2008. None of the 30 previous outdoor games had quite a setup like this season when the league will stage two games this weekend on the 18th fairway of a golf course on the shores of Lake Tahoe, with the Sierra Nevada Mountains towering in the background. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Tahoe outdoor NHL games could lead to more picturesque sites

By Josh Dubow Feb. 17, 2021 03:05 AM EST

Northwestern hires Raiders' O'Neil as defensive coordinator

Feb. 10, 2021 06:14 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern hired Las Vegas Raiders defensive backs coach Jim O’Neil as defensive coordinator on Wednesday. O'Neil...

2 Iowa assistant coaches leaving; lineman passes on 5th year

Feb. 10, 2021 04:30 PM EST
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa running backs coach Derrick Foster and offensive line coach Tim Polasek are leaving for other jobs and offensive lineman Mark...

Vanderbilt football coach Clark Lea adds 2 more assistants

Feb. 09, 2021 04:36 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea has hired North Dakota State's AJ Blazek as his new offensive line coach and John Egorugwu from the NFL's...

Northwestern set to meet Purdue at Wrigley Field next season

Feb. 09, 2021 01:23 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern is scheduled to play again at Wrigley Field, this time against Purdue on Nov. 20 after last year's game against Wisconsin...

Ex-LSU aide Busch is back with Huskers as defensive analyst

Feb. 08, 2021 06:52 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Former LSU safeties coach Bill Busch will return to Nebraska as a defensive analyst and is among three staff hires announced Monday by...