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FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2018, file photo, Utah State quarterback Jordan Love (10) celebrates after being named the Outstanding Offensive Player as interim head coach Frank Maile looks on, following the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game against North Texas, in Albuquerque, N.M. Before he blossomed into a Heisman Trophy candidate, Utah State quarterback Jordan Love threw his first career touchdown pass at Wake Forest. He’s looking to fling a few more in his return trip _ and to finish with a different result. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton, File)
Jordan Love, Utah State kickoff season at Wake Forest

Aug. 29, 2019 12:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 file photo ,Oregon running back C.J. Verdell, center, and Oregon State safety Jeffrey Manning Jr. (15) during an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore. College football starts better than it ends. The sport has evolved through numerous postseason systems that have clumsily crowned champions, and while the College Football Playoff does a better job than its predecessors it has also spawned a month’s worth of tedious debate over the meaningfulness of bowl games. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez, File)
College Football Picks: Can Oregon boost Pac-12 vs Auburn?

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 28, 2019 04:25 AM EDT

Texas Tech's 6th grad transfer is former player for Wells

Aug. 20, 2019 09:27 PM EDT
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech has added another graduate transfer, with former Utah State cornerback Ja'Marcus Ingram joining his former coach in the Big 12...

FILE - From left are file photos showing Oklahoma State wide receiver Tylan Wallace in 2018, Ohio State running back JK Dobbins in 2019 and Utah State quarterback Jordan Love in 2018. The three could be considered among darkhorse contenders for the Heisman. (AP Photos/File)
Analysis: Arizona's Tate darkhorse contender for Heisman

By Joe Reedy Aug. 16, 2019 02:57 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, file photograph, Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin throws passes to receivers in front of quarterback Brett Rypien before an NCAA college football game against Air Force at Air Force Academy, Colo. This season, the Broncos don’t have reliable quarterback Brett Rypien. He’s with another rendition of the Broncos after signing as an undrafted free agent with Denver. For a change, coach Bryan Harsin is breaking in a new QB. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Seems like old times: Boise State, Fresno State top MW teams

By Pat Graham Aug. 14, 2019 05:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2012 file photo, Utah State football head coach Gary Andersen directs his team during the second quarter of an NCAA football game against Utah, in Logan, Utah. The last time Andersen roamed the sidelines for Utah State (2009-12), the Aggies resided in the Western Athletic Conference. He’s taking over for Matt Wells, who went to Texas Tech after leading Utah State to double-digit wins. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Utah-Utah St 9/7/2012

Aug. 14, 2019 10:49 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Texas Tech quarterback Alan Bowman throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Ames, Iowa. The Red Raiders have a new coach in Matt Wells, and a healthy sophomore quarterback in Bowman after he showed off his exceptional ability in between dealing with a deflated lung. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
All is Wells for Texas Tech, familiar offense to go with D

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 12, 2019 03:25 PM EDT

Quarterback Joey Gatewood gets some instruction from coach Gus Malzahn during Auburn's first practice, Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Freshmen Gatewood, Nix open Auburn camp in QB competition

By John Zenor Aug. 02, 2019 08:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2018, file photo, newly hired Georgia Tech football coach Geoff Collins speaks during a news conference in Atlanta. The 2019 Most Likely to Succeed list ranks the new hires in FBS. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Analysis: Which new college football coaches might succeed?

By Ralph D. Russo May. 07, 2019 02:34 AM EDT

Ex-Utah State football player sentenced for sexual assaults

Mar. 27, 2019 02:16 PM EDT
BRIGHAM CITY, Utah (AP) — A former Utah State University football player convicted of sexually assaulting six women was sentenced Wednesday to 26 years to life in...

Kentucky State hires Falcons assistant Jackson as head coach

Jan. 28, 2019 09:03 PM EST
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky State has hired former Atlanta Falcons assistant Charlie Jackson as football coach. It will be his first heading coaching job. ...

Torrey Green reacts as a jury finds him guilty of eight charges including five counts of rape and a charge sexual battery in connection to reports from six women accusing him of sexual assault while he was a football player at Utah State University, Friday, Jan.18, 2019 in Brigham City, Utah. (Eli Lucero/Herald Journal via AP, Pool)
Jury convicts ex-Utah State football player of rape charges

Jan. 18, 2019 11:11 PM EST

The Latest: Ex-USU player denies rape charges on stand

Jan. 15, 2019 06:19 PM EST
BRIGHAM CITY, Utah (AP) — The Latest on a former Utah State University football accused of rape (all times local): 4:15 p.m. A former...

Prosecuting attorney Spencer Walsh, left, asks a question to former NCAA college football player Torrey Green during Green's rape trial, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in Brigham City, Utah. Green is accused of raping multiple women while he was a football player at Utah State. (Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP)
Ex-Utah State football player denies rape charges on stand

Jan. 15, 2019 10:31 AM EST

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

Texas Tech adds 11 in early signing for new coach Wells

Dec. 19, 2018 02:47 PM EST
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech added 11 players on the first day of the early signing period Wednesday, less than three weeks after Matt Wells became the new Red...

Utah State quarterback Jordan Love (10) scores a touchdown against North Texas during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
No. 10 Fresno State beats Arizona State in Las Vegas Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2018 06:11 PM EST

Utah State cornerback DJ Williams (7) intercept a pass intended for North Texas wide receiver Cudjoe Young (81) during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State routs North Texas 52-13 in New Mexico Bowl

By Russell Contreras Dec. 15, 2018 06:08 PM EST

North Texas quarterback Mason Fine (6) searches for a receiver during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah State in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
North Texas at Utah State 12/15/2018

Dec. 15, 2018 04:37 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 file photo, Utah State quarterback Jordan Love (10) looks to throw the ball against Boise State in the second of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. The high-flying offenses of Utah State and North Texas meet in the New Mexico Bowl in what is expected to be a passing attack shootout. Utah State is making its seventh college postseason appearance in eight years while North Texas tries to give head coach Seth Littrell his first bowl victory. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)
High-flying Utah State, North Texas meet in New Mexico Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 14, 2018 12:04 PM EST