Liberty Flames
FILE - West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege (2) makes a pass against Baylor during an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., in this Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, file photo. Doege enters his second full season as the starter as West Virginia opens the season Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Maryland. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP, File)
WVU QB Doege looks for solid start after rough end to 2020

By John Raby Aug. 31, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

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

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Army coach Jeff Monken watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. Army won nine games last season and finished just outside the Top 25. That's a good omen for coach Jeff Monken as he starts his eighth season along the banks of the Hudson River on the verge of becoming the second-winningest football coach in West Point history. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Army's Jeff Monken looking to build off nine-win season

By John Kekis Aug. 20, 2021 12:40 PM EDT

Kansas red shirt senior quarterback Miles Fallen throws a pass during NCAA college football practice, Thursday morning, Aug. 19, 2021, at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kan. (Evert Nelson/The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP)
Jayhawks turn to Lance Leipold to change their fortunes

By Dave Skretta Aug. 20, 2021 12:33 PM EDT

Kansas hires Northwestern administrator Goff as next AD

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 05, 2021 05:12 PM EDT
Kansas has hired Northwestern administrator Travis Goff, a Sunflower State native who graduated from the school, to be its next athletic director during a...

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

FILE - Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Indiana during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio, in this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo. Fields threw a Sugar Bowl-record six touchdown passes and accumulated 385 yards passing in the third-ranked Buckeyes’ 49-28 College Football Playoff semifinal victory over No. 2 Clemson. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Alabama's Smith, Ohio State's Fields lead all-bowl team

By Steve Megargee Jan. 07, 2021 01:35 PM EST

West Virginia QB Austin Kendall enters transfer portal

Jan. 05, 2021 11:14 AM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia quarterback Austin Kendall plans to play elsewhere next season. West Virginia football spokesman...

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020 file photo, North Carolina State running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) and teammates head to the field to warm up before an NCAA college football game against Liberty in Raleigh, N.C. North Carolina State (8-3) is a 2 ½-point underdog against Kentucky (4-6) in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, a number the Wolfpack consider a slight heading into Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 game in Jacksonville. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Liberty at North Carolina State 11/21/2020

Jan. 01, 2021 10:49 AM EST

West Virginia quarterback Jarrett Doege (2) throws a pass while under pressure from Army linebacker Nathaniel Smith (44) during the first half of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)
West Virginia rallies to beat Army 24-21 in Liberty Bowl

By Clay Bailey Dec. 31, 2020 07:33 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, Army coach Jeff Monken watches the team play Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Point, N.Y. Army, which faces West Virginia in the Liberty Bowl, has gotten a lot of attention and support after nearly being left out of the bowl season when opt-outs left Independence Bowl officials with no opponent for the Black Knights, forcing a cancellation. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
COVID fill-in Army takes on West Virginia in Liberty Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2020 01:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2020, file photo, West Virginia defensive lineman Darius Stills (56) reacts after making an interception against Kansas during an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia had to switch gears quickly to start preparing for Army's triple option offense. The Mountaineers rank 24th defending the run, giving up 126.2 yards, and they're led by All-American lineman Stills. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP, File)
West Virginia gets challenge of playing Army in Liberty Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 30, 2020 12:08 PM EST

Coastal Carolina's Massimo Biscardi (29) has his field goal attempt blocked by Liberty's Elijah James in overtime of the Cure Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
No. 23 Liberty outlasts No. 9 Coastal Carolina in Cure Bowl

By Dick Scanlon Dec. 26, 2020 11:53 PM EST

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Coastal Carolina during the first half of the Cure Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Liberty at Coastal Carolina 12/26/2020

Dec. 26, 2020 08:25 PM EST

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) cuts past Troy defensive back Dell Pettus (31), Troy defensive lineman DeVon Reaves (47), and Troy linebacker Carlton Martial (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 9 Coastal Carolina, No. 23 Liberty meet in Cure Bowl

Dec. 25, 2020 01:14 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, Army head coach Jeff Monken looks on against Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Point, N.Y., in the 121st playing of the Army-Navy game. Army has a 9-2 record and was planning to play in the Independence Bowl. When that bowl game was called off because there was not another team available, it suddenly left Army looking for a postseason opponent. The Black Knights could be in line should some bowl-bound team find itself dealing with COVID-19 issues. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
After cancellation, Army finds new bowl, will play WVU

By John Kekis Dec. 21, 2020 06:55 PM EST

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt walks onto the field to talk to players during an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Army takes Liberty Bowl spot left by Tennessee's withdrawal

Dec. 21, 2020 05:17 PM EST

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) throws against Troy during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 9 Coastal Carolina, No. 23 Liberty face off in Cure Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 08:19 PM EST

Tennessee quarterback Harrison Bailey (15) hands the ball off to running back Eric Gray (3) during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Randy Sartin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
West Virginia to face Tennessee in Liberty Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 06:00 PM EST

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) throws against Troy during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Coastal Carolina, Cincinnati headline Bowl Day snubs

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 20, 2020 05:59 PM EST