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Jackson State coach Deion Sanders, second from right, and his son and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) sing the school's song following the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Southern on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. Jackson State won 43-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Colorado hires Deion Sanders to turn around football program

By Pat Graham Dec. 03, 2022 06:04 PM EST

Attendees watch a pre-recorded video during a memorial service in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Over a nine thousand students and locals attended the service at John Paul Jones Arena to honor three student football players who were killed on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (Mike Kropf/The Daily Progress via AP)
Virginia football team to attend 3rd funeral in 5 days

Nov. 28, 2022 06:23 PM EST

FILE - In this March 18, 2015, file photo, an NCAA logo is displayed at center court as work continues at The Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, for the NCAA college basketball second and third round games. A Los Angeles jury has rejected a claim by the widow of a former USC football player who said the NCAA failed to protect him from repeated head trauma that led to his death. The jury found Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, that the NCAA was not negligent in the death of Matthew Gee.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Jury: NCAA not to blame in ex-USC football player's death

By Brian Melley Nov. 22, 2022 07:27 PM EST

This image provided by Brenda Hollins by Gordon McKernan shows Mike Hollins, right, and his mother, Brenda Hollins, at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va., on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2022. Mike Hollins was shot and wounded on the school’s campus on Sunday, Nov. 13. Three of his teammates on the university’s football team were fatally shot during the incident. (Brenda Hollins and Gordon McKernan via AP)
UVA football player wounded in shooting gets out of hospital

Nov. 21, 2022 05:52 PM EST

A University of Virginia football player speaks during a memorial service for three slain University of Virginia football players Lavel Davis Jr., D'Sean Perry and Devin Chandler at John Paul Jones Arena at the school in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, Pool)
Virginia honors slain players in memorial service on campus

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 19, 2022 06:36 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams throws a pass against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
No. 7 Trojans, No. 16 Bruins face off with plenty at stake

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 12:17 PM EST

Memorial flowers and stuffed animals line walkway at Scott Stadium after three football players were killed in a shooting on the grounds of the University of Virginia Tuesday Nov. 15, 2022, in Charlottesville. Va. Authorities say three people have been killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at the University of Virginia and a student suspect is in custody. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Universities focus on athletes' mental health after crises

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 16, 2022 05:18 PM EST

This undated image provided by University of Virginia Athletics shows NCAA college football player Devin Chandler, one of Virginia three football players killed in a shooting, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Charlottesville, Va., while returning from a class trip to see a play. (University of Virginia Athletics via AP)
Slain football players remembered as funny, sweet, ambitious

By Hank Kurz Jr. And Ben Finley Nov. 16, 2022 04:14 PM EST

University of Virginia Athletic Directer Carla Williams, left, and head football coach, Tony Elliott, right, speak to the media during a press conference concerning the killing of three football players as well as the wounding of two others at the University of Virginia Tuesday Nov. 15, 2022, in Charlottesville. Va. Authorities say three people have been killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at the University of Virginia and a student suspect is in custody. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Virginia cancels game vs. Coastal Carolina after shooting

Nov. 16, 2022 09:52 AM EST

University of Virginia head football coach, Tony Elliott, holds his emotions in check as he speaks to the media during a press conference concerning the killing of three football players as well as the wounding of two others at the University of Virginia Tuesday Nov. 15, 2022, in Charlottesville. Va. Authorities say three people have been killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at the University of Virginia and a student suspect is in custody. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Prosecutor: Witness told police UVA suspect targeted victims

By Denise Lavoie Nov. 16, 2022 08:30 AM EST

Police investigators work around a bus which is believed to be the site of an overnight shooting on the grounds of the University of Virginia Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Charlottesville. Va. Authorities say three people have been killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at the University of Virginia and a student suspect is in custody. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
University of Virginia mourns for campus shooting victims

By Sarah Rankin Nov. 15, 2022 06:27 PM EST

This combo of undated image provided by University of Virginia Athletics shows NCAA college football players, from left, Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry. The three Virginia football players were killed in a shooting, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Charlottesville, Va., while returning from a class trip to see a play. (University of Virginia Athletics via AP)
Slain football players remembered as funny, sweet, ambitious

By Hank Kurz Jr. And Ben Finley Nov. 15, 2022 11:20 AM EST

FILE - Virginia's Lavel Davis Jr. (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Richmond in Charlottesville, Va. on Sept. 3, 2022. Davis was one of three Virginia football players killed in a shooting, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Charlottesville, Va., while returning from a class trip to see a play. (Mike Kropf/The Daily Progress via AP, File)
Coach: Slain Virginia football players 'were all good kids'

By Hank Kurz Jr. And Ben Finley Nov. 14, 2022 02:47 PM EST

Students participate in a vigil in response to shootings that happened on the University of Virginia campus the night before in Charlottesville, Va., on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. (Mike Kropf/The Daily Progress via AP)
Suspect caught in fatal shooting of 3 U.Va. football players

By Sarah Rankin Nov. 14, 2022 11:52 AM EST

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

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)
No. 14 Illinois hosts downtrodden Michigan State

By Gavin Good Nov. 03, 2022 03:56 PM EDT

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) runs past Florida cornerback Jaydon Hill (23) for yardage after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Patriots' Kraft, school statements denounce antisemitism

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 30, 2022 01:21 PM EDT

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)
Michigan St suspends 4 players for tunnel melee at Michigan

By Larry Lage Oct. 30, 2022 10:14 AM EDT

Tulsa safety Bryson Powers (21) attempts to intercept a pass intended for SMU wide receiver Rashee Rice while Tulsa cornerback Tyon Davis (0) defends during the first quarter of an NCCA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Davis Cup

Oct. 29, 2022 07:51 PM EDT

SMU safety Brandon Crossley and linebacker Isaac Slade-Matautia pressure Tulsa quarterback Davis Brin (7) as he attempts a pass during an NCCA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Davis Cup

Oct. 29, 2022 07:51 PM EDT