Kane Wommack
Purdue University Director of Athletics Mike Bobinski addresses the football head coach position opening during a press conference, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.(Alex Martin/Journal & Courier via AP)
Purdue hires Illini coordinator Ryan Walters as new coach

By Michael Marot Dec. 13, 2022 10:59 AM EST

South Alabama running back La'Damian Webb (3) celebrates with wide receiver Jalen Wayne (0) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
UCLA escapes upset bid by South Alabama with 32-31 victory

By Joe Reedy Sep. 17, 2022 05:46 PM EDT

South Alabama tight end Lincoln Sefcik (88) runs into the end zone for a touchdown in front of Tennessee defensive back Alontae Taylor (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Hooker leads Tennessee's rout of South Alabama 60-14

By Al Lesar Nov. 20, 2021 11:17 PM EST

South Alabama quarterback Desmond Trotter (1) turns to hand the ball during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
South Alabama at Tennessee 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 07:27 PM EST

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel talks on his headset during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Bowl eligibility up for grabs for Tennessee, South Alabama

By Al Lesar Nov. 18, 2021 10:39 AM EST

South Alabama tops Southern Miss 31-7 in Wommack's debut

Sep. 05, 2021 02:15 AM EDT
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Jake Bentley threw two touchdown passes and new head coach Kane Wommack didn't have to wait long to get his first victory as South Alabama...

FILE - Troy linebacker Carlton Martial (2) plays during an NCAA football game in Troy, Ala., in this Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, file photo. Martial is the preseason defensive player of the year in the Sun Belt Conference after making a nation-leading 113 tackles for a team that finished 5-6. (AP Photo/Marvin Gentry, File)
Coastal chasing Sun Belt title after breakthrough season

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 27, 2021 03:15 AM EDT