Jay Norvell

Coalition launches program to lift minority football coaches

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 15, 2021 05:03 PM EDT
An organization started by Maryland’s Mike Locksley is trying to help advance the careers of minority football coaches by connecting them with the people who...

Nevada wide receiver Tory Horton (20) juggles the ball on catching as Tulane defensive back Ajani Kerr (21) moves in for the tackle during the first half of the Idaho Potato Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Strong, Lee, Taua pace Nevada in Potato Bowl win over Tulane

By Jason Chatraw Dec. 22, 2020 07:18 PM EST

Tulane, Nevada take seat at table for Idaho Potato Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2020 12:51 PM EST
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Nevada (6-2, 6-2 Mountain West) vs. Tulane (6-5, 3-5 American), Dec. 22, 3:30 p.m. EST (ESPN) Line: Tulane by 3. ...

Nevada tight end Cole Turner (19) catches a pass next to San Jose State safety Tre Jenkins (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Nevada at San Jose State 12/11/2020

Dec. 11, 2020 11:45 PM EST

Hawaii defensive back Kai Kaneshiro holds the leg of Nevada tight end Cole Turner (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

Nevada at Hawaii 11/28/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 12:21 AM EST

New Mexico quarterback Trae Hall (10) hands off the ball to running back Bobby Cole (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nevada, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Nevada at New Mexico 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 08:11 PM EST

Nevada wide receiver Romeo Doubs catches a pass against during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against UNLV on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Nevada at UNLV 10/31/2020

Nov. 01, 2020 12:01 AM EDT

Merritt Norvell, first Black AD at Michigan State, has died

Oct. 21, 2020 06:29 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Merritt Norvell Jr., the first Black athletic director at Michigan State, has died. He was 79. A spokesman at...

Nevada coach Jay Norvell receives new 5-year contract

Mar. 03, 2020 05:13 PM EST
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada coach Jay Norvell has a received a new five-year contract that runs through the 2024 season, the school said Tuesday. ...

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...