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LSU running back Josh Williams (27) leaps over teammate Emery Jones Jr. (50) as he scores a touchdown against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

No. 7 LSU's defense secures 13-10 road win over Arkansas

By Eric W. Bolin Nov. 12, 2022 03:36 PM EST

Freshmen Pratt, Spears lead Tulane past South Florida 45-17

Nov. 20, 2021 03:43 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Freshman Michael Pratt passed for a career-high 311 yards and three touchdowns and freshman Tyjae Spears ran for career-best 111 yards and...

Florida wide receiver Jacob Copeland (1) celebrates after scoring on a 41-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Florida at South Florida 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 02:51 PM EDT

North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary (13) hands the ball off to running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Person, Knight, defense help NC State roll past USF 45-0

By Aaron Beard Sep. 02, 2021 10:49 PM EDT

North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary (13) throws a pass against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

South Florida at North Carolina State 9/2/2021

Sep. 02, 2021 08:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2021, file photo, North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary passes during NCAA college football practice in Raleigh, N.C. Leary is returning from a leg injury that sidelined him for much of last season. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

NC State faces familiar foe in South Florida QB Fortin

By Aaron Beard Sep. 01, 2021 03:20 PM EDT

Cincinnati Desmond Ridder throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

South Florida at Cincinnati 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 05:31 PM EDT

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford, right, celebrates his touchdown against Army with teammate Leonard Taylor during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati beat Army 24-10. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

No. 15 Cincinnati can't overlook rebuilding South Florida

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 01, 2020 03:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2019, file photo, North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) is shown during an NCAA college football practice in Chapel Hill, N.C. North Carolina is starting true freshman Sam Howell at quarterback for Saturday’s opener against South Carolina in Charlotte. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Howell makes rapid rise for Tar Heels to become starting QB

By Aaron Beard Aug. 29, 2019 02:57 PM EDT

North Carolina to start Howell at QB against South Carolina

Aug. 26, 2019 01:13 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina is starting true freshman Sam Howell at quarterback for Saturday's opener against South Carolina in Charlotte. ...

This Aug. 8, 2019, photo provided by Sun Devil Athletics shows Arizona State University freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels at practice in Payson, Ariz. Daniels will become the first Arizona State true freshman quarterback to start a season opener for the Sun Devils, as he won a four-man competition for the job. (Radmen Niven/Sun Devil Athletics via AP)

Analysis: Arizona State, Auburn, UNC to rely on frosh QBs

By Steve Megargee Aug. 21, 2019 09:38 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 6,2019, file photo, LSU coach Ed Orgeron, left, gives freshman cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) a pat on the head after talking with him briefly after Stingley fielded a punt during the NCAA college football team's spring scrimmage n Baton Rouge, La. Stingley was the nation’s No. 1 prospect in his class according to Rivals and was rated third according to the 247Sports Composite. Travis Spradling/The Advocate via AP, File)

Analysis: Arizona State, North Carolina to rely on frosh QBs

By Steve Megargee Aug. 21, 2019 02:05 AM EDT

Brown: Howell to start getting 1st-team QB reps for UNC

Aug. 18, 2019 04:16 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina coach Mack Brown says true freshman quarterback Sam Howell will start working with the first-team offense in preseason...

North Carolina head coach Mack Brown watches players during NCAA college football practice Friday, Aug. 2, 2019 in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Brown takes on a 2nd rebuilding job at North Carolina

By Aaron Beard Aug. 13, 2019 12:14 PM EDT

North Carolina running back Michael Carter (8) runs a drill during NCAA college football practice Friday, Aug. 2, 2019 in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Brown, Tar Heels open camp with clear strength: running back

By Aaron Beard Aug. 02, 2019 04:10 PM EDT

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins speaks during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college football media days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

ACC urges fans to ask cable providers to carry new network

By Aaron Beard Jul. 18, 2019 05:42 PM EDT

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente speaks during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college football media days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

The Latest: Mendenhall using 2018 setbacks as teaching tool

Jul. 18, 2019 10:24 AM EDT

Brown, Tar Heels spend spring training inexperienced QBs

By Aaron Beard Apr. 13, 2019 08:49 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Amid all the changes at North Carolina under new coach Mack Brown lingers uncertainty at the most important position in a new offense. ...

Elliott leaving UNC to be grad assistant at Arkansas State

Mar. 01, 2019 02:36 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina quarterback Nathan Elliott is leaving graduate school to become a graduate assistant at Arkansas State. In a...