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Maryland has fired football coach DJ Durkin, a day after his reinstatement drew ire of players, students and politicians

Oct. 31, 2018 07:03 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland has fired football coach DJ Durkin, a day after his reinstatement drew ire of players, students and politicians. ...

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) catches a pass over Missouri defensive back Christian Holmes (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The sophomore receiver that made the preseason All-America team will be going up against fellow preseason All-America team member Greedy Williams, cornerback at LSU. No. 1 Alabama and No. 4 LSU play on Saturday, Nov. 3 in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

College Football Picks: Showdown Saturday to shape CFP race

By Ralph D. Ruso Oct. 31, 2018 04:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, file photo, Maryland head coach DJ Durkin stands on the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Towson in College Park, Md. The University System of Maryland's board of regents announced Tuesday their recommendation that Durkin retain his job. Durkin has been on paid administrative leave since August, following the death of a player who collapsed during practice and an investigation of bullying by the Maryland coaching staff. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Maryland fires coach DJ Durkin day after reinstatement

By David Ginsburg Oct. 31, 2018 04:40 PM EDT

In this Aug. 16, 2018 photo, Rutgers linebacker Izaia Bullock works at training camp in Piscataway, N.J. Prosecutors in New Jersey said Bullock was charged in connection with an alleged plot to commit murder. (James Kratch/NJ Advance Media via AP)

Rutgers player charged in New Jersey in alleged murder plot

Oct. 31, 2018 06:10 AM EDT

Tuesday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2018 03:10 AM EDT
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Alabama, Clemson, LSU and Notre Dame are the top four teams in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season. ...

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi, right, escapes from Purdue's Markus Bailey on a keeper during an NCAA college football game, in East Lansing, Mich. This isn't what Michigan State had in mind at the beginning of the season, but starting Rocky Lombardi at quarterback worked well enough last weekend in a win over Purdue. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Spartans getting a lift from Lombardi

By Noah Trister Oct. 30, 2018 08:22 PM EDT

Penn State's Robert Windsor (54) sacks Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

CFP dreams dashed, No. 19 Iowa seeks Big Ten division title

By Luke Meredith Oct. 30, 2018 05:45 PM EDT

Ohio State coach Meyer dealing with 'aggressive' headaches

Oct. 30, 2018 05:06 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Urban Meyer re-iterated lingering health issues have been causing him occasional severe headaches this season, but says he...

Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada, at right in gray, stands on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Board recommends Durkin to return as Maryland football coach

By David Ginsburg Oct. 30, 2018 03:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Minnesota wide receiver Tyler Johnson catches a pass against Miami (Ohio) in the second half of an NCAA football game, in Minneapolis. For the season, he leads the Big Ten with 100.9 yards receiving per game and is tied for the lead with eight TD catches. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

AP All-America Watch: TD-scoring d-tackle; Gophers star WR

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 30, 2018 01:13 PM EDT

Monday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Oct. 30, 2018 02:39 AM EDT
NFL BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Hue Jackson's failed, flawed tenure with the Cleveland Browns is finally over. The team fired its embattled coach...

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2017, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa rushes in against Maryland during an NCAA college football game Saturday, in Columbus, Ohio. Bosa’s college football career is over. The injured All-American defensive end intends to withdraw from Ohio State to spend time rehabilitating and training for an NFL career. He is expected to be a first-round draft pick. No. 2 Ohio State made the announcement on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Joey Bosa: Brother made right decision not to return to OSU

By Joe Reedy Oct. 29, 2018 09:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this combination of 2018 file photos Michigan defensive lineman Chase Winovich, left, reacts after a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State , on Oct. 20, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich., and at right, Conor McGregor reacts after losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov in a lightweight title mixed martial arts bout at UFC 229 in Las Vegas, on Oct. 6, 2018. Winovich chose to stay in college to chase championships and improve his standing for the NFL draft. No. 5 Michigan has a path to a Big Ten title and the defensive end appears to be improving his stock for the pros. Winovich is also having a lot of fun along the way and is trying to live life like UFC star McGregor, who he calls a big brother.
(AP Photo/Files)

Michigan's Chase Winovich calls Conor McGregor big brother

By Larry Lage Oct. 29, 2018 07:03 PM EDT

In this Oct. 20, 2018 photo, Minnesota wide receiver Demetrius Douglas (82) scores a touchdown in front of Nebraska defensive backs Avery Anderson (4) Aaron Williams (24), during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska's defense goes on the road to face one of the most explosive teams in the nation in No. 8 Ohio State after a middling performance against a mediocre FCS offense in Bethune-Cookman. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Nebraska 'D' knows it must plug leaks to play with Buckeyes

By Eric Olson Oct. 29, 2018 04:49 PM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown as Wisconsin linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (17) looks down at the ground during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Beat-up Wisconsin needs help to get back atop Big Ten West

By Genaro C. Armas Oct. 29, 2018 03:49 PM EDT

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer watches from he sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Coach Urban Meyer says he'll be back at Ohio State next year

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 29, 2018 01:46 PM EDT

Illinois head coach Lovie Smith walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Illinois defensive coordinator Hardy Nickerson resigns

By Terry Towery Oct. 29, 2018 01:23 PM EDT

In this Oct. 27, 2018 photo Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor is tackled by Northwestern defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill. Taylor had his worst game of the season for Wisconsin, leaving his race for the national rushing lead with Memphis Darrell Henderson in a virtual dead heat two-thirds of the way through the season. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

National rushing race tight after Badgers' Taylor struggles

By Eric Olson Oct. 29, 2018 03:20 AM EDT

Iowa suspends DBs Creamer, Hankins for Purdue game

Oct. 28, 2018 04:01 PM EDT
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa reserve defensive backs Trey Creamer and Matt Hankins have been suspended for a week after being cited for disorderly conduct. ...