Jay Norvell

FILE- In this Dec. 12, 2019, file photo, former Florida State coach Willie Taggart is introduced as Florida Atlantic University's new football head coach during a press conference in Boca Raton, Fla. Colleges around the country finished off their football signing classes this week, proudly touting scores of African-American athletes as their next big stars. A review of all 130 FBS schools found shockingly low numbers, with blacks still largely shut out of head coaching positions and even more so the prime coordinator spots. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

Column: Shame on college football for lack of black coaches

Feb. 07, 2020 10:06 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields plays against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Fields, a sophomore and the Buckeyes’ Heisman Trophy finalist quarterback, said online classes allow him to split his time between studying at home or relaxing with Netflix and the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, where besides football facilities there is a new lavish lounge for players that offers made-to-order meals, massage chairs, video games on big screens and a cryogenic chamber. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Lingering knee issue still bothering Ohio State's Fields

John Marshall Dec. 24, 2019 03:00 PM EST

Nevada defensive back Daniel Brown (25) intercepts a pass in front of San Diego State wide receiver Kobe Smith (92) during the first half of a college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in San Diego. CA. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Cooks, Lee lead Nevada to 17-13 win vs. No. 24 San Diego St.

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 10, 2019 01:57 AM EST

No. 24 San Diego State faces Nevada during redemption tour

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 08, 2019 02:41 AM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State jumped into The Associated Press Top 25 after a close road victory against UNLV and then moved up a spot after a bye weekend. ...

Nevada quarterback Carson Strong (12 ) rolls out against New Mexico second half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)

No. 24 San Diego St. puts winning streak on line vs Nevada

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2019 04:15 PM EST

Nevada head football coach Jay Norvell calls instructions from the sidelines during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oregon Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)

Herbert throws 5 TDs and No. 16 Oregon routs Nevada 77-6

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 07, 2019 11:10 PM EDT

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws before playing Auburn in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Pumped after opener, Nevada now visits No. 16 Ducks

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 06, 2019 06:22 PM EDT

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) looks to throw against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

No. 16 Oregon looks to get on track against Nevada

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 03:00 PM EDT

Nevada rallies late to stun Purdue 34-31

By Emerson Marcus Aug. 31, 2019 03:34 AM EDT
RENO, Nev. (AP) — When Nevada quarterback Carson Strong and kicker Brandon Talton attended high school in Vacaville, California, neither paid too close attention to...

Nevada rallies late to stun Purdue 34-31

By Emerson Marcus Aug. 31, 2019 02:49 AM EDT
RENO, Nev. (AP) — After trailing 24-7 at halftime, Carson Strong, the first freshman quarterback to start a season opener for Nevada since 1998, led the Wolf Pack to...

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2018, file photo, Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore runs against Auburn in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game, in Nashville, Tenn. Purdue receiver Rondale Moore and Nevada running back Toa Taua each made a big mark on his respective team as a freshman. Now it’s time to see what they’ll do for an encore, beginning Friday night when Nevada hosts Purdue in the season opener for both teams. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Moore leads Purdue against Nevada to open season

By Scott Sonner Aug. 29, 2019 12:22 PM EDT

Arkansas State quarterback Justice Hansen (15) throws down field in the first half during an NCAA college football bowl game against Nevada, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Nevada beats Arkansas State 16-13 in OT at Arizona Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 29, 2018 05:21 PM EST

Arizona Bowl pits Arkansas State against Nevada

By John Marshall Dec. 28, 2018 12:14 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Nevada is back in Tucson, where it won the inaugural Arizona Bowl in 2015. Wolf Pack coach Jay Norvell also is returning to the...