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CORRECTS TO WASHINGTON STATE NOT WASHINGTON AS ORIGINALLY SENT - Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich answers question via video conference during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rolovich laments distraction created by his vaccine decision

By Joe Reedy Jul. 27, 2021 04:17 PM EDT

FILE - Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah in Salt Lake City, in this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo. Rolovich has become the story of Pac-12 media day even though he won't be in attendance. Rolovich's announcement last week he has chosen not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination has divided his fan base and seemingly his school as one of the colleges requiring students and staff to be vaccinated before the start of classes this fall. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Rolovich vaccine decision puts Wazzu in awkward position

By Tim Booth Jul. 26, 2021 02:41 PM EDT

Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips listens to a question during a press conference at the NCAA college football ACC media days in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
New commissioners thrust into conference realignment chaos

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 23, 2021 03:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 16, 2019, file photo, Herschel Walker talks about 150 years of college football during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Day in Hoover, Ala. Walker appears to have a coveted political profile for a potential Senate candidate in Georgia. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
As Herschel Walker eyes Senate run, a turbulent past emerges

By Brian Slodysko, Bill Barrow And Jake Bleiberg Jul. 23, 2021 12:59 PM EDT

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
FSU's Milton ready to return 2 years after gruesome injury

By Steve Reed Jul. 22, 2021 01:52 PM EDT

Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren speaks during a Big Ten NCAA college football media days press conference, Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Big Ten says schools will decide on COVID-19 protocols

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 22, 2021 01:02 PM EDT

Mountain West coaches look forward to time with players

By W.g. Ramirez Jul. 21, 2021 07:35 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada coach Jay Norvell remembers being overcome by heartbreak last season on senior night, when each honored player was introduced with...

Rolovich won't attend Pac-12 event due to vaccine mandate

Jul. 21, 2021 06:49 PM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich said he will not participate on site next week during the Pac-12 media day in Los Angeles...

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2018, file photo, former Florida State NCAA college football head coach Bobby Bowden smiles at a Rotary Club luncheon in Omaha, Neb. The legendary college football coach announced Wednesday, July 21, 2021, that he has been diagnosed with a terminal medical condition. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Hall of Famer Bobby Bowden has terminal medical condition

By Steve Reed Jul. 21, 2021 04:25 PM EDT

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi answers a question during the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
New ACC commissioner wants Notre Dame as football member

By Steve Reed Jul. 21, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Monday, July 19, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
College coaches, administrators urging players to vaccinate

By John Zenor Jul. 21, 2021 03:55 PM EDT

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy walks onto the stage to speak during the NCAA college football Big 12 media days Thursday, July 15, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Big 12: Gundy more patient after difficulties of last summer

By Stephen Hawkins Jul. 15, 2021 06:52 PM EDT

Oklahoma head football coach Lincoln Riley speaks from the stage with mannequins in the back ground during NCAA college football Big 12 media days Wednesday, July 14, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Big 12's Bowlsby: 'Very short-sighted' to go unvaccinated

By Stephen Hawkins Jul. 14, 2021 06:59 PM EDT

Fans watch during the first round of the 2021 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 11, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Angels 1st to select exclusively pitchers in amateur draft

By Jake Seiner Jul. 13, 2021 06:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2019, file photo, Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos speaks during an NCAA college football news conference in Lincoln, Neb. Moos abruptly announced his retirement Friday, June 25, 2021, saying he will step down next week.The announcement came as a surprise because the 70-year-old Moos has said publicly he wanted to stay in the job until he was comfortable the Cornhuskers football program had been turned around. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos retiring after 3 years

By Eric Olson Jun. 25, 2021 11:33 AM EDT

Holiday Bowl finds new home at baseball's Petco Park

By Bernie Wilson Jun. 23, 2021 09:33 PM EDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Holiday Bowl will move downtown to Petco Park after its home of 42 years, Qualcomm Stadium, was razed. Holiday Bowl...

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 file photo, Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. runs on the field during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State in Iowa City, Iowa. It was back in the 2019 season when Tyrone Tracy Jr., gave himself the nickname “Sweet Feet.” Never mind that Tracy was just a redshirt freshman in Iowa’s experienced wide receiver group. He came up with it, he said that season, so it was his. Two years later, he said he’s keeping it.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
'Sweet Feet' Tracy takes leadership role with Iowa receivers

By John Bohnenkamp Jun. 23, 2021 02:25 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Ohio State running back Trey Sermon, right, scores past Northwestern defensive back JR Pace (5) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game in Indianapolis. The proposed 12-team College Football Playoff will make winning a conference more important than ever before, with six spots reserved for league champions. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
CFP expansion will push conferences to reconsider divisions

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 17, 2021 05:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2016, file photo, ABC talk show host Jimmy Kimmel poses with then Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, unseen, during a break in taping of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in Los Angeles. Kimmel announced Wednesday, June 17, 2021, on his show that he will be the title sponsor of college football's LA Bowl that is scheduled to be played Dec. 18 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Ca. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
Jimmy Kimmel to be title sponsor of inaugural LA Bowl

By Greg Beacham Jun. 17, 2021 01:51 AM EDT

Report: Arizona State acknowledges NCAA investigation

By The Associated Press Jun. 16, 2021 10:06 PM EDT
The NCAA is investigating Arizona State’s football program, a school spokeswoman told The Athletic. Arizona State vice president of media...