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FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Southern California head coach Clay Helton, left, shakes hands with athletic director Mike Bohn at an NCAA college football game against UCLA in Los Angeles. Helton is 40-22 in four full seasons as USC coach. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
USC invests in supporting Helton rather than replacing him

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 09, 2020 03:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, file photo, Mater Dei quarterback Bryce Young is tackled after scrambling out of the pocket during a high school football game against St. John Bosco in Bellflower, Calif. Aside from being 2,000 miles away from his home in Southern California, the most challenging part of Alabama freshman quarterback Bryce Young's transition to college was dealing with two straight weeks of rainy weather in Tuscaloosa this winter. They don't get that in Pasadena, California. Otherwise, he's been too busy to be homesick. (Scott Varley/The Orange County Register via AP, File)
Alabama's 5-star freshman QB getting acclimated to college

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 06, 2020 04:10 PM EST

Boilermakers hire Callaway as newest coaching staff member

Feb. 19, 2020 05:08 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue coach Jeff Brohm hired longtime assistant coach Neil Callaway as the Boilermakers' new senior analyst Wednesday. ...

Tennessee's Trey Smith wins Jason Witten Man of Year Award

Feb. 18, 2020 11:55 PM EST
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith has won the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award given annually to a Division I football...

USC hires lauded assistants Sean Snyder, Donte Williams

Feb. 12, 2020 10:39 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California has hired Sean Snyder as its special teams coordinator and Donte Williams as its cornerbacks coach and defensive pass...

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal reacts during second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Oregon gets boost to recruiting class by adding Jones

By John Marshall Feb. 05, 2020 07:28 PM EST

USC hires Todd Orlando to be Helton's defensive coordinator

By Greg Beacham Jan. 24, 2020 04:30 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Todd Orlando has been named Southern California's defensive coordinator. Clay Helton announced the hiring Friday of the...

Tennessee announces addition of USC grad transfer WR Jones

Jan. 22, 2020 06:20 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Wide receiver Velus Jones will join Tennessee as a graduate transfer from Southern California. ...

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa, left, is blocked by Southern California offensive tackle Austin Jackson (73) during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
USC offensive lineman Austin Jackson will enter NFL draft

Jan. 15, 2020 09:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Georgia offensive lineman Cade Mays (77) runs a drill during an NCAA football practice in Athens, Ga. Georgia sophomore Cade Mays' attorney says the versatile offensive lineman plans to transfer and will have a strong case to be granted immediate eligibility in 2020. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
Mays transfers to Tennessee after his father sues Georgia

By Charles Odum Jan. 09, 2020 06:41 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Jan. 01, 2020 09:47 AM EST
Jan. 2 1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 29, 2019 09:25 AM EST
Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay...

Southern California head football coach Clay Helton speaks to members of the media about the 2019 Holiday Bowl during a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, in San Diego, Calif. (Bryon Houlgrave/The Des Moines Register via AP)
USC DC Clancy Pendergast, special teams coach Baxter out

By Greg Beacham Dec. 28, 2019 07:38 PM EST

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta (84) runs with the ball while defended by Southern California cornerback Greg Johnson (9) during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
Smith-Marsette has 3 TDs, Iowa beats USC in Holiday Bowl

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 27, 2019 11:56 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is caught by Texas A&M defensive back Leon O'Neal Jr. (9) during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
No. 19 Iowa beats No. 22 USC 49-24 in Holiday Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2019 07:27 PM EST

Southern California head football coach Clay Helton speaks to members of the media about the 2019 Holiday Bowl during a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, in San Diego, Calif. (Bryon Houlgrave/The Des Moines Register via AP)
Iowa to honor Hayden Fry while facing USC in Holiday Bowl

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 26, 2019 07:19 PM EST

No. 19 Iowa, No. 22 USC meeting in Holiday Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 05:36 PM EST
Holiday Bowl: No. 22 USC (8-4) vs. No. 18 Iowa (9-3), Friday at 8 p.m. EST (FS1). Line: Iowa by 2½. Series record: USC...

This undated photo provided by ESPN images shows ESPN college football reporter Edward Aschoff. The sports network announced Aschoff died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019 after a brief illness. Aschoff joined ESPN in 2011 as part of the SEC blog network, which covers the NCAA Southeastern Conference. During the past three seasons, Aschoff reported from college campuses across the U.S. for ESPN.com, SportsCenter, SEC Network and ESPN radio, ESPN reported. He was both a television and radio sideline reporter during games. (Rich Arden/ESPN Images via AP)
ESPN college football reporter Edward Aschoff dies at 34

Dec. 25, 2019 10:17 AM EST

Georgia coach Kirby Smart speaks with the media on National Signing Day in Athens, Ga, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
All-star games could shake up team recruiting rankings

By Steve Megargee Dec. 20, 2019 08:36 PM EST

Huskies and Ducks duel for Pac-12's best signing day

The Associated Press Dec. 18, 2019 09:16 PM EST
CONFERENCE: Pac-12 BEST IN CLASS (based on 247 Sports composite rankings through Wednesday afternoon): The heated rivalry between...