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FILE - In this Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, file photo, Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) reacts after Iowa recovered a fumble during the second half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California in San Diego. Koerner sustained serious injuries when he and a passenger on jet ski collided with a boat on the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri, on Friday, June 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez, File)
Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner hurt in jet ski accident

Jun. 14, 2020 12:43 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2019, file photo, Eliah Drinkwitz is introduced as the new head football coach at the University of Missouri, in Columbia, Mo. Last week, members of the Missouri football team marched from The Columns on campus to downtown Columbia in protest of racial injustice. The idea came from sophomore safety Martez Manuel, but it quickly gained the support of new coach Eli Drinkwitz and his staff. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Missouri football program pushes again for racial justice

By Dave Skretta Jun. 13, 2020 07:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2019, file photo, Eliah Drinkwitz is introduced as the new head football coach at the University of Missouri, in Columbia, Mo. Last week, members of the Missouri football team marched from The Columns on campus to downtown Columbia in protest of racial injustice. The idea came from sophomore safety Martez Manuel, but it quickly gained the support of new coach Eli Drinkwitz and his staff. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Missouri football program pushes again for racial justice

By Dave Skretta Jun. 12, 2020 02:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2006, file photo, Missouri receiver Chase Coffman, second left, is hit after a catch by Kansas' Mike Rivera (40), Russell Brorsen, right, and Darrell Stuckey during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Columbia, Mo. Kansas and Missouri are resuming their bitter Border War in football after the former Big 12 rivals agreed to a four-game series in which each school will play two home games beginning in September 2025. The fourth-longest rivalry in college football dates to 1891, but it has been on hiatus since Missouri departed for the Southeastern Conference.(AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)
Kansas, Missouri renew Border War with 4-game football set

May. 02, 2020 02:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Indiana linebacker Thomas Allen (44) prepares to rush in on Eastern Illinois quarterback Harry Woodbery (8) during an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind. Under normal circumstances, you would almost have to force Indiana linebacker Thomas Allen out of his school’s athletic facilities. His recovery plan changed dramatically when the coronavirus pandemic shut down campuses and college sports. He is among many football players across the country recovering from injuries who have limited access to top-tier equipment and one-on-one help. Some experts say those issues could lengthen recovery times and put athletes at risk of re-injury. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
Coronavirus causes major adjustments for injury rehab

By Cliff Brunt And Mitch Stacy Apr. 21, 2020 02:19 AM EDT

Former AD, All-American center Dick Tamburo dies at 90

Feb. 26, 2020 05:09 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Dick Tamburo, an athletic director at three major schools and an All-American center at Michigan State, has died. He was 90. ...

Bobby Petrino speaks after being introduced as the new NCAA college football head coach at Missouri State during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Springfield, Mo. Petrino has a 119-56 record in 14 seasons at Arkansas, Western Kentucky and Louisville and replaces Dave Steckel who was fired after winning just 13 games in five seasons. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Petrino back in game, says he knew he wouldn't stay retired

Jan. 16, 2020 11:17 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2018, file photo, Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino tries to get the referees attention during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse, in Syracuse, N.Y. Petrino, a coach with a track record of on-the-field success but off-the-field embarrassments, will be the next coach at Missouri State, the university said Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Former UL, Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino lands at Missouri St

Jan. 15, 2020 10:27 AM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Clemson co-offensive ordinator Tony Elliott speaks during media day for NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in New Orleans. Clemson is scheduled to play LSU on Monday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip).
LSU's Brady intends to stay; Orgeron believes he will

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2020 07:34 PM EST

Utah gets a big flip on Day 2 of early signing period

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 19, 2019 04:53 PM EST
The ripple effect of a coaching change at Boston College seems to have benefited Utah in recruiting. The Utes signed highly touted...

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) gestures during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Minneapolis. Winfield was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
AP All-America teams dominated by LSU, Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2019 12:02 PM EST

Eliah Drinkwitz gestures after being introduced as the new NCAA college football head coach at the University of Missouri, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. Drinkwitz becomes the 33rd head football coach at Missouri after coaching the 2019 season at Appalachian State. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz predicts success

By Dave Skretta Dec. 10, 2019 02:03 PM EST

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) carries against Texas A&M linebacker Buddy Johnson (1) and defensive back Keldrick Carper during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. LSU won 50-7. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU's Burrow, Auburn's Brown named AP SEC players of year

By Steve Megargee Dec. 09, 2019 11:06 AM EST

Appalachian State coach Eliah Drinkwitz talks with quarterback Zac Thomas (12) during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Troy on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AP Source: Mizzou hiring Appalachian State's Eli Drinkwitz

By Dave Skretta Dec. 08, 2019 08:00 PM EST

Mississippi coach Matt Luke gestures during the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Ole Miss fires coach Matt Luke after 3 seasons, 15-21 record

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 01, 2019 08:47 PM EST

In this Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 photo, Missouri head coach Barry Odom leads his team onto the field to play Arkansas during an NCAA college football game in Little Rock, Ark. Missouri fired Odom on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, ending the four-year stay of a respected former player who took over a program in disarray but could never get the Tigers over the hump in the brutal SEC. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Missouri fires football coach Barry Odom after 4 seasons

By Dave Skretta Nov. 30, 2019 11:24 AM EST

Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak carries the ball against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Little Rock, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Powell, Missouri snap 5-game skid with win over Arkansas

By Eric W. Bolin Nov. 29, 2019 06:15 PM EST

Missouri running back Tyler Badie, right, celebrates his touchdown with teammate Trystan Colon-Castillo, left, during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Missouri and Arkansas close out regular season on skids

By Eric W. Bolin Nov. 28, 2019 03:19 AM EST

Missouri wide receiver Kam Scott sits alone on the bench in the final seconds of their 24-20 loss to Tennessee in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
NCAA pushes back against Missouri after punishments upheld

By Dave Skretta Nov. 27, 2019 04:59 PM EST