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UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) walks off the field after a 40-32 win over Washington during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Thompson-Robinson, No. 18 UCLA hurdling over expectations

By Joe Reedy 19 hrs ago

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa warms up during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Taulia Tagovailoa says he visited brother, Tua, over weekend

By Noah Trister 24 hrs ago

Louisville's quarterback Malik Cunningham eyes a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Louisville's Cunningham undergoing concussion protocol

Oct. 04, 2022 02:16 PM EDT

Lindley returns to San Diego State as quarterbacks coach

Oct. 03, 2022 06:08 PM EDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ryan Lindley, San Diego State's all-time passing leader, was hired Monday as quarterbacks coach at his alma mater, two days after offensive...

University of Wisconsin football defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard addresses reporters during a news conference announcing the firing of head coach Paul Chryst in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Leonhard has been named the team's interim coach. (John Hart/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)

Wisconsin's Leonhard gets his shot under tough circumstances

By Steve Megargee Oct. 03, 2022 11:32 AM EDT

Today in Sports History-Tom Brady records 500 TD passes

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 4 1895 — Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open. Rawlins beats Willie Dunn with 36-hole total of 173 at the Newport Golf Club in Newport, R.I. ...

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Wisconsin fires Paul Chryst; names DC Leonhard interim coach

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 02, 2022 08:09 PM EDT

Florida wide receiver Justin Shorter (4) runs to the end zone for a 75-yard touchdown on a reception in front of Eastern Washington defensive back Anthany Smith (4), right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Florida handles lower-division Eastern Washington 52-17

By Mark Long Oct. 02, 2022 03:20 PM EDT

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Sept. 30-Oct. 6

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 4 1895 — Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open. Rawlins beats Willie Dunn with 36-hole total of 173 at the Newport Golf Club in Newport, R.I. ...

FILE - Texas Tech runner Jonathan Johnson, left, is timed during practice by track coach Wes Kittley, on May 20, 2004, in Lubbock, Texas. Johnson competes in the 800-meter run this week at the NCAA national meet in Austin, Texas. Texas Tech offensive coordinator Zach Kittley is the son of the longtime Texas Tech track coach and NCAA championship winner Wes Kittley. The younger Kittley was always consumed by football growing up. (AP Photo/Joe Don Buckner, File)

Kittley coaching tree at Texas Tech adds football to track

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 28, 2022 06:28 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes under pressure from Bowling Green linebacker Demetrius Hardamon (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

SEC could boast best QB crop of any conference in history

By Dave Skretta Sep. 28, 2022 03:08 PM EDT

Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier (19) looks to throw against Tennessee-Martin in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Boise State QB Hank Bachmeier set to hit transfer portal

Sep. 27, 2022 06:53 PM EDT

Florida head coach Billy Napier watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Florida schools, South Carolina move home games ahead of Ian

By Mark Long Sep. 27, 2022 04:40 PM EDT

FILE - Gov. Phil Bryant speaks about his legacy following a life of public service, Jan. 8, 2020, in his office at the Capitol in Jackson, Miss. Newly revealed text messages show how deeply involved the former Mississippi governor was in directing more than $1 million in welfare money to retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre. The texts were in court documents filed Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in state court by an attorney for the nonprofit known as the Mississippi Community Education Center. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Texts: Favre also sought welfare money for football facility

By Emily Wagster Pettus Sep. 25, 2022 04:55 PM EDT

Miami safety Kamren Kinchens (24) celebrates an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Hurricanes are reeling, and the honeymoon is over

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 25, 2022 02:04 PM EDT

Former Georgia Tech football coach Bill Fulcher dies at 88

Sep. 24, 2022 11:03 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Bill Fulcher, who coached Georgia Tech's football team for two seasons in the 1970s in what remains the shortest tenure in the school's modern era,...

The University of Oklahoma dedicated a statue honoring the Selmon brothers — defensive linemen Lucious, Dewey and Lee Roy — on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Norman, Okla. The trio starred for Oklahoma from 1971 to 1975 and helped the Sooners compile a 54-3-1 record with national championships in 1974 and 1975 and four Big Eight titles. (AP Photo/Cliff Brunt)

Oklahoma honors defensive stars Selmon brothers with statue

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 24, 2022 06:28 PM EDT

Boise State fires offensive coordinator Tim Plough

Sep. 24, 2022 05:02 PM EDT
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Boise State fired offensive coordinator Tim Plough on Saturday and replaced him with former college and NFL head coach Dirk Koetter for the rest...