Mike Norvell

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Hawaii head coach Nick Rolovich walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State, in Boise, Idaho. Nick Rolovich dived right in when Washington State hired him in January. Just when it seemed like things were up and rolling, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The national shutdown hurt coaches across college football as they prepare for the 2020-21 season, but it was particularly difficult on programs with first-year coaches trying to build something new from the ground up. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)

Pandemic puts first-year football coaches in deeper bind

By John Marshall Apr. 10, 2020 01:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, file photo, new Washington State head football coach Nick Rolovich speaks during an NCAA college football news conference after being officially introduced in Pullman, Wash. Normally, in March, college football teams would be preparing for the upcoming season. Because of the new coronavirus pandemic, coaches are trying to figure out how to recreate some of what has been lost. Rolovich said the Cougars will continue to learn their new offensive and defensive systems...online. (Pete Caster/Lewiston Tribune via AP, File)/

Without spring practice, football coaches try to fill void

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 25, 2020 11:07 AM EDT

In this Nov. 2, 2018 photo, Hammond Skyhawks Jordan Burch (5) watches during the a high school football playoff game against Wilson Hall in Columbia, S.C. The-6-foot-5, 275-pound Burch is a potential immediate-impact player out for the Gamecocks. When the early signing period opened in December he announced he would stay close to home. But he didn't actually sign, leaving open the possibility LSU could be his final destination. (Jeff Blake/The State via AP)

Signing day: Undecided blue chips, finish strong, best class

By Ralph D, Russo Feb. 04, 2020 01:09 PM EST

Former Tennessee RB Jay Graham back on Vols' coaching staff

Jan. 30, 2020 04:54 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former Tennessee running back Jay Graham is returning to his alma mater to work a second stint as the Volunteers’ running backs coach. ...

Florida State's Jordan Travis stumbles with the ball during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 in El Paso, Texas. (Briana Sanchez/The El Paso Times via AP)

Arizona State defeats Florida State 20-14 in Sun Bowl

By John Erfort Dec. 31, 2019 06:34 PM EST

Arizona State makes another Sun Bowl trip, faces Florida St

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2019 10:55 AM EST
SUN BOWL: Arizona State (7-5, Pac-12) vs. Florida State (6-6, ACC), in El Paso, Texas, Tuesday at 2 p.m. EST. Line: Arizona State by 4. ...

Penn State celebrates following the team's 53-39 win over Memphis in the NCAA Cotton Bowl college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

No. 1 LSU, No. 3 Clemson advance to championship game

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2019 08:27 PM EST

Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell (19) carries the ball against the Penn State in the first half of the NCAA Cotton Bowl college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Memphis finishes whirlwind stretch with Cotton Bowl loss

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 28, 2019 07:15 PM EST

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) looks to throw against Memphis in the first half of the NCAA Cotton Bowl college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

No. 13 Penn State tops No. 15 Memphis 53-39 in Cotton Bowl

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 28, 2019 04:13 PM EST

Penn State head coach James Franklin reacts to a score against Rutgers in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Penn State defeated Rutgers 27-6. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Big-play G5 Memphis offense, Big Ten Penn State D in Cotton

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 27, 2019 03:31 PM EST

Group of 5 Memphis vs. Power 5 Penn State in Cotton Bowl

The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2019 12:35 PM EST
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — COTTON BOWL: No. 15 Memphis (12-1, American) vs. No. 13 Penn State (10-2, Big Ten) in Arlington, Texas, Saturday at Noon EST (ESPN). ...

Memphis head football coach Ryan Silverfield speaks at a news conference Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. Silverfield was named head coach Friday. (Ariel Cobbert/The Commercial Appeal via AP)

Silverfield debut as Memphis head coach in New Year's Six

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 26, 2019 07:30 PM EST

Georgia coach Kirby Smart speaks with the media on National Signing Day in Athens, Ga, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)

All-star games could shake up team recruiting rankings

By Steve Megargee Dec. 20, 2019 08:36 PM EST

ACC lagging well behind Swinney's Clemson dynasty

The Associated Press Dec. 18, 2019 09:09 PM EST
CONFERENCE: ACC BEST IN CLASS (based on 247 Sports composite rankings through Wednesday afternoon): Clemson signed the No. 1 and No. 3...