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Tulane head coach Willie Fritz, left, and Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley pose for a photo during a press conference ahead of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. Tulane will face Southern California in the Cotton Bowl on Monday, Jan. 2. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
USC taking step to what used to be in Cotton Bowl vs. Tulane

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 01, 2023 03:45 PM EST

Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt (7) throws during team practice ahead of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. Tulane will face Southern California in the Cotton Bowl on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Tulane seeks 10-win improvement vs. USC in Cotton Bowl

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2023 12:20 PM EST

Duke running back Jaylen Coleman (22) reacts to a rushing touchdown score by quarterback Riley Leonard during the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against UCF, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Duke contains Plumlee, beats UCF 30-13 in Military Bowl

By Noah Trister Dec. 28, 2022 05:18 PM EST

FILE - Oregon quarterback Bo Nix drops back to pass against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Nov 26, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. Nix and the No. 15 Oregon Ducks will face Drake Maye and the North Carolina Tar Heels in what’s expected to be a high-scoring Holiday Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)
Nix, Maye expected to light up Holiday Bowl at Petco Park

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2022 03:22 PM EST

FILE - Duke head coach Mike Elko paces the sideline against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Nov. 19, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Duke's ball-control offense will go up against a coach known for playing up-tempo. Gus Malzahn and UCF take on the Blue Devils in the Military Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 28. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Plumlee, UCF set to face Duke in Military Bowl

By Noah Trister Dec. 27, 2022 02:04 PM EST

FILE - Duke head coach Mike Elko paces the sideline against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Nov. 19, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Duke's ball-control offense will go up against a coach known for playing up-tempo. Gus Malzahn and UCF take on the Blue Devils in the Military Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 28. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Duke caps turnaround with Military Bowl matchup against UCF

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2022 12:28 PM EST

NC turns to Chip Lindsey to lead high-scoring offense

Dec. 15, 2022 11:24 AM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina has hired Chip Lindsey from Central Florida as its new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The school...

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day questions a referee's call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Study: Racial gap in grad rates drops again for bowl teams

By Aaron Beard Dec. 07, 2022 03:12 PM EST

Duke head coach Mike Elko waves to fans as he walks off the field after earning a victory in Duke's final regular season NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Duke meets UCF in Military Bowl on Dec. 28

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 04:42 PM EST

Central Florida head coach Gus Malzahn applauds his team during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Pratt accounts for 5 TDs, Tulane tops UCF 45-28 to win AAC

By Brett Martel Dec. 03, 2022 08:16 PM EST

UCF running back RJ Harvey runs against Tulane during the second half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 18 Tulane welcomes rematch with No. 22 UCF for AAC crown

By Brett Martel Dec. 01, 2022 04:37 PM EST

UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee, center, celebrates a touchdown against Tulane in the second half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
AAC title game a rematch between No. 18 Tulane, No. 22 UCF

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 12:57 PM EST

Georgia Tech interim head coach Brent Key looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia Tech promotes Brent Key from interim to head coach

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 29, 2022 03:40 PM EST

UCF running back RJ Harvey (22) celebrates with offensive lineman Samuel Jackson (73) after scoring on a 3-yard touchdown run against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
No. 25 UCF beats rival USF 46-39 to reach AAC title game

Nov. 26, 2022 10:58 PM EST

FILE - Fordham quarterback Tim DeMorat (17) throws a pass against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Fordham (9-2) enters its first-round NCAA Championship Subdivision playoff game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2022, at New Hampshire averaging 612 yards per game while running basically the same scheme as Tennessee, which leads the Bowl Subdivision at 540 yards per game. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Fordham's potent offense brings taste of Rocky Top to Bronx

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2022 10:42 AM EST

Central Florida running back Isaiah Bowser (5) runs for yardage as Navy safety Rayuan Lane III (18) moves in to stop him during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 25 UCF needs to top USF to have a shot at AAC title game

By Fred Goodall Nov. 23, 2022 03:52 PM EST

Central Florida quarterback Mikey Keene, left looks for a receiver as he is rushed by Navy defensive end Jacob Busic (95) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 25 UCF remains in contention to appear in AAC title game

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 10:59 AM EST

Central Florida quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) runs past Navy linebacker Nicholas Straw (51) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Fofana helps Navy top No. 17 UCF 17-14

By Dick Scanlon Nov. 19, 2022 02:32 PM EST

Southern Methodist quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) scrambles under pressure from Tulane linebacker Devean Deal (90) and defensive lineman Patrick Jenkins (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Pratt accounts for 6 TDs, No. 21 Tulane tames SMU 59-24

By Brett Martel Nov. 17, 2022 11:15 PM EST

Navy wide receiver Vincent Terrell Jr. dives over Notre Dame safety DJ Brown for a two point conversion during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
No. 17 UCF hosts AAC rival Navy, aiming for 4th straight win

By Mark Didtler Nov. 17, 2022 11:52 AM EST