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Tennessee wide receiver JaVonta Payton, right, catches a touchdown pass in front of Missouri defensive back Martez Manuel, left, and Allie Green IV, center, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Tennessee-South Carolina pits pair of SEC's new coaches

By Al Lesar Oct. 07, 2021 09:31 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo, Alabama linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (10) plays against Miami during an NCAA college football game, in Atlanta. No. 1 Alabama filled a need for playmaking speed with wide receiver Jameson Williams and defensive leadership with linebacker Henry To’oTo’o. Those offseason pickups have already paid dividends. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Alabama, Ole Miss defenders don't want repeat of shootout

By John Zenor Oct. 01, 2021 11:33 AM EDT

Georgia Southern coach Chad Lunsford watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Georgia Southern fires coach Chad Lunsford after 1-3 start

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 26, 2021 08:25 PM EDT

Washington State defensive lineman Amir Mujahid (48) and defensive back Armani Marsh (8) tackle Southern California wide receiver Drake London (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Freshman QB Dart leads USC over Washington State 45-14

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 19, 2021 09:28 AM EDT

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal instructs his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Pac-12 has 3 undefeated teams, lowest among Power 5 leagues

By Pat Graham Sep. 14, 2021 08:21 PM EDT

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell speaks with quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) prior to an NCAA college football game against Miami (Ohio), Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Analysis: USC coaching search casts shadow over season

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 14, 2021 02:31 AM EDT

Southern California head coach Clay Helton walks on the sideline during an NCAA college football game against San Jose State Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
USC fires Clay Helton 2 games into 7th season in charge

By Greg Beacham Sep. 13, 2021 05:25 PM EDT

Southern California has fired football coach Clay Helton 2 games into his seventh season in charge.

Sep. 13, 2021 05:18 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California has fired football coach Clay Helton 2 games into his seventh season in charge. ...

Ball State quarterback Drew Plitt (9) passes against Penn State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Clifford leads No. 11 Penn State over Ball State 44-13

By Travis Johnson Sep. 11, 2021 07:36 PM EDT

Nebraska fans do the wave as the Huskers play against Fordham during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Nebraska will play another 'guessing game' against Buffalo

By Eric Olson Sep. 09, 2021 11:58 AM EDT

Connecticut quaterback Steven Krajewski looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Fresno State in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Purdue to face reeling UConn and its new coach, quarterback

By Pat Eaton-Robb Sep. 09, 2021 09:44 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Northwestern quarterback Hunter Johnson (15) runs the against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill. Northwestern hopes to get some payback against Michigan State. The Wildcats will have their opportunity Friday night when they open at home against the Spartans in what they hope kicks off a run toward their third Big Ten West championship in four years. (AP Photo/David Banks, File)
Northwestern seeks payback against Michigan State in opener

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 02, 2021 04:08 PM EDT

Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski tosses the ball to wide receiver Isaiah Williams in the backfield for a touchdown reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Illinois hosts dangerous UTSA, eager to go 2-0 under Bielema

By Terry Towery Sep. 02, 2021 01:32 PM EDT

FILE - Washington State quarterbacks Jayden de Laura (4), Cammon Cooper (2), and Jarrett Guarantano (18) stand together on the first day of NCAA college football practice in Pullman, Wash., in this Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, file photo. WSU head coach Nick Rolovich would like for attention going into the 2021 season to be focused on players on the field, but he is getting just as much attention around his decision not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
QB questions abound as Washington State hosts Utah State

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 02, 2021 01:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec 18, 2020, file photo, Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) throws a pass during the second quarter of an NCAA college football Pac-12 Conference championship game in Los Angeles. About 16 starters return from last season's Pac-12 South champions, led by third-year starting quarterback Kedon Slovis with USC's usual wealth of skill-position talent around him. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
No. 15 USC hopes to get off to running start vs. Spartans

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 02, 2021 08:10 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2020, file photo, Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) gets past Kansas safety Ricky Thomas (3) as he runs for a first down during the first half of an NCAA football game in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Texas still in Big 12 starting new era with new coach and QB

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 02, 2021 02:38 AM EDT

FILE- This is a 2019 photo of Steve Wilks of the Cleveland Browns NFL football team. Wilks is the new defensive coordinator at Missouri, where he replaced Ryan Walters after his departure for Illinois. (AP Photo)
Longtime NFL coach Wilks heads back to college at Mizzou

By Dave Skretta Sep. 01, 2021 03:39 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez, left, congratulates Illinois head coach Bret Bielema after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Illinois fends off Nebraska in 30-22 season-opening win

By Terry Towery Aug. 28, 2021 05:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2020, file photo, UAB players celebrate after defeating Marshall in the Conference USA Football Championship at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. UAB will go after its third Conference USA championship in the past four seasons. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP, File)
Marshall tries to win C-USA with new coach, UAB seeks repeat

By John Raby Aug. 24, 2021 02:18 PM EDT

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian, left, is joined by former Texas quarterback Vince Young, right, during the NCAA college football team's practice Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
SEC will wait: New coach and new QB for Texas in Big 12

By Jim Vertuno Aug. 20, 2021 12:04 PM EDT