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FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, West Virginia players high-five fans after defeating Kansas 38-22 in an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W. Va. The crippling coronavirus pandemic has brought the entire world — including the sports world — to a standstill, and it shows no sign of going away anytime soon. That has left fans, stadium workers, team owners, sponsors and yes, even players, wondering what life will be like when games finally resume. (AP Photo/Craig Hudson, File)
NCAA offers guidance for bringing athletes back to campus

By Ralph D. Russo May. 29, 2020 01:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. The coronavirus is preventing prospects from leaving home to visit campuses and is keeping college coaches from traveling to evaluate players across the country. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Virus sparks debate on whether more prospects will stay home

By Steve Megargee May. 12, 2020 02:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 file photo, Miami head coach Manny Diaz calls out a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami coach Manny Diaz told The Associated Press on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 that he believes the Hurricanes are already better than they were when last season's 6-7 debacle ended. Diaz says the Hurricanes have improved their roster and their coaching staff, both by additions and subtractions. He also drew a parallel to the culture that the Miami Heat have stuck with in their bounceback season this year. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Diaz, Miami land top safety as rebuilding effort continues

By The Associated Press Feb. 05, 2020 03:52 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates his touchdown reception during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, in Baton Rouge, La. Chase was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
LSU, Clemson put Golden Age of wide receivers on display

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2020 05:51 PM EST

UNC hires Nebraska's Dewitt to coach OLBs, special teams

Jan. 06, 2020 12:38 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina has hired Nebraska’s Jovan Dewitt as its outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator. ...

North Carolina head coach Mack Brown watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Assistant coach Boone won't return to UNC staff for 2020

Jan. 02, 2020 06:37 PM EST

North Carolina offensive lineman Jordan Tucker gestures toward an official during the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Temple, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
North Carolina breezes past Temple 55-13 in Military Bowl

By David Ginsburg Dec. 27, 2019 03:37 PM EST

File-This Nov. 7, 2019, file photo shows South Florida quarterback Jordan McCloud (12) eluding a sack by Temple defensive end Quincy Roche during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tampa, Fla. Roche was named American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year after ringing up 13 sacks, including 10 in the Owls' final four games. In a pivotal victory over then No. 21 Maryland, the 6-foot-4, 235-pounder had a sack, a blocked kick and six tackles. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Mack Brown leads North Carolina into Military Bowl vs Temple

By David Ginsburg Dec. 26, 2019 04:55 PM EST

Temple head coach Rod Carey works the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
North Carolina, Temple meet for 1st time in Military Bowl

Dec. 26, 2019 12:11 PM EST

Miami head coach Manny Diaz looks to an official during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Miami, Louisiana Tech to face off in Independence Bowl

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 25, 2019 07:55 AM EST

Louisville head coach Scott Satterfield grimaces as he walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
12 of 26 first-year coaches are taking their teams to bowls

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 08:35 PM EST

North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) celebrates a touchdown against North Carolina State with teammates during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
North Carolina faces Temple in Military Bowl     

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 06:59 PM EST

Ohio State offensive lineman Branden Bowen (76) holds the trophy as he leaves the field following the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
The Latest: Toledo left out of bowl berths despite 6-6 mark

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 12:39 PM EST

North Carolina head coach Mack Brown watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Tar Heels bowl eligible in 1st year of Brown’s return

By Noah Trister Dec. 01, 2019 01:13 PM EST

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) passes the ball against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
UNC defeats NC State 41-10 to become bowl-eligible

By Ken Tysiac Nov. 30, 2019 10:35 PM EST

North Carolina's Josh Henderson (23) leaps to try to avoid a tackle from Mercer's Kendall Bohler (29) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
UNC takes on NC State hoping to earn bowl invitation

Nov. 29, 2019 12:00 PM EST

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and quarterback Jake Fromm celebrate beating Texas A&M 19-13 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
ACC, SEC rivals collide with postseason berths on the line

By Steve Megargee And Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 27, 2019 12:23 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma defensive end Ronnie Perkins (7) and linebacker Curtis Bolton (18) tackle Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) during an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla. The Bedlam rivalry between No. 7 Oklahoma and No. 21 Oklahoma State is back at the end of the regular season after earlier November dates the past two seasons. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP, File)
College Football Picks: Rivalry week wraps conference races

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 27, 2019 02:18 AM EST

North Carolina's Antonio Williams (24) carries the ball as Mercer's Andrew Pettit (45) attempts a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Howell, North Carolina roll past Mercer 56-7 in home finale

By Aaron Beard Nov. 23, 2019 06:44 PM EST

North Carolina coach Mack Brown adjusts his headset as he walks the sideline during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 34-27 in overtime. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Tar Heels begin 2-game bowl push with home finale vs Mercer

By Aaron Beard Nov. 22, 2019 10:48 AM EST