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Duke hires Penn State DC and ex-Miami coach Manny Diaz to lead Blue Devils

Duke has hired Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz as its head coach

December 08, 2023
Duke hires Penn State DC and ex-Miami coach Manny Diaz to lead Blue Devils
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Why the NCAA president is proposing some schools should be permitted to pay athletes

Schools paying athletes has been banned by the NCAA for decades, but a new proposal by the head of the largest college sports governing body in the United States aims to change that

December 07, 2023
Why the NCAA president is proposing some schools should be permitted to pay athletes
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AP Top 25: Michigan is No. 1 for first time in 26 seasons, Georgia's streak on top ends at 24 weeks

Michigan is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time since its won its last the national championship in 1997, and Georgia slipped to No. 6 after its 29-game winning streak was snapped by Alabama

December 03, 2023
AP Top 25: Michigan is No. 1 for first time in 26 seasons, Georgia's streak on top ends at 24 weeks
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Oregon State, Washington State, Mountain West agree to 6-game football scheduling arrangement in '24

Oregon State, Washington State and the Mountain West have announced a football scheduling agreement for the 2024 season

December 01, 2023
Oregon State, Washington State, Mountain West agree to 6-game football scheduling arrangement in '24
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Arkansas brings back Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator 11 years after he was fired amid scandal

Arkansas is bringing back Bobby Petrino to be its offensive coordinator

November 29, 2023
Arkansas brings back Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator 11 years after he was fired amid scandal
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No. 3 Michigan beats No. 2 Ohio State 30-24 for 3rd straight win in rivalry

With Jim Harbaugh nowhere in sight and a scandal hanging over their heads, J

November 25, 2023
No. 3 Michigan beats No. 2 Ohio State 30-24 for 3rd straight win in rivalry
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Texas A&M hires Duke coach Mike Elko, former Aggies defensive coordinator, to replace Jimbo Fisher

Texas A&M has hired Duke coach Mike Elko, replacing Jimbo Fisher with his former defensive coordinator for four years in College Station

November 26, 2023
Texas A&M hires Duke coach Mike Elko, former Aggies defensive coordinator, to replace Jimbo Fisher
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Washington jumps Florida State to move into College Football Playoff position. Georgia still on top

Washington moved ahead of Florida State and into College Football Playoff position, coming in fourth in the latest rankings

November 22, 2023
Washington jumps Florida State to move into College Football Playoff position. Georgia still on top
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Syracuse coach Dino Babers fired after 8 years with school, just 2 winning seasons

Syracuse has fired coach Dino Babers after eight years with the Orange that included just two bowl appearances

November 19, 2023
Syracuse coach Dino Babers fired after 8 years with school, just 2 winning seasons
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Oregon State, Washington State working to keep Pac-12 open, align with Mountain West, AP sources say

Oregon State and Washington State are moving toward keeping the Pac-12 alive as a two-team conference for as much as two years, while also entering a scheduling agreement with the Mountain West, according to two people with knowledge of the situation

November 16, 2023
Oregon State, Washington State working to keep Pac-12 open, align with Mountain West, AP sources say
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Georgia jumps to No. 1 in CFP rankings past Ohio State. Michigan and Florida State remain in top 4

Georgia has moved up to No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, nudging past Ohio State, with third-place Michigan and fourth-place Florida State holding their spots in the top four

November 15, 2023
Georgia jumps to No. 1 in CFP rankings past Ohio State. Michigan and Florida State remain in top 4
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Judge gives Oregon State, Washington State full control of Pac-12 and millions of dollars in assets

A judge has granted Oregon State and Washington State a preliminary injunction in their legal battle with 10 departing Pac-12 schools, giving the Pacific Northwest rivals control of the conference and millions of dollars in assets

November 15, 2023
Judge gives Oregon State, Washington State full control of Pac-12 and millions of dollars in assets
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Penn State fires offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich after another punchless big-game performance

Penn State has fired offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich one day after the Nittany Lions had another punchless performance against a highly ranked rival

November 12, 2023
Penn State fires offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich after another punchless big-game performance
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Michigan is accused of stealing other team's signs, but why is that a big deal?

The football program at the University of Michigan is among the favorites to play for the national championship

November 09, 2023
Michigan is accused of stealing other team's signs, but why is that a big deal?
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Michigan prepared to take Big Ten to court if punished without full investigation, AP source says

Michigan is preparing to take possible legal action if the Big Ten punishes the football program before a full investigation of allegations of an impermissible scouting and sign-stealing scheme orchestrated by a low-level staffer

November 07, 2023
Michigan prepared to take Big Ten to court if punished without full investigation, AP source says
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Frustrated Big Ten coaches push for league to discipline Michigan for sign-stealing, AP sources say

There is mounting pressure on Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti to discipline Michigan and coach Jim Harbaugh for a sign-stealing scheme

November 02, 2023
Frustrated Big Ten coaches push for league to discipline Michigan for sign-stealing, AP sources say
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Ohio St., UGA, Michigan, FSU are CFP top 4. NCAA investigation of Wolverines not considered in rank

Ohio State, Georgia, Michigan and Florida State sat atop the season’s first College Football Playoff rankings, with unbeaten Washington and Oregon next

October 31, 2023
Ohio St., UGA, Michigan, FSU are CFP top 4. NCAA investigation of Wolverines not considered in rank
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Report: Outside firm gave NCAA evidence of Michigan's sign-stealing scheme to trigger investigation

The Washington Post is reporting that the NCAA’s inquiry into a sign-stealing scheme by Michigan’s football program was triggered by an outside firm’s investigation

October 25, 2023
Report: Outside firm gave NCAA evidence of Michigan's sign-stealing scheme to trigger investigation
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Oregon State, Washington State say Pac-12's actions show departing schools should not run conference

Oregon State and Washington State claim the actions of the Pac-12 and Commissioner George Kliavkoff in response to members announcing their intent to leave the conference show those departing schools relinquished their rights to decide the long-term future of the league

October 25, 2023
Oregon State, Washington State say Pac-12's actions show departing schools should not run conference
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American Athletic Conference adds Army in 2024 for football. Army-Navy to remain nonconference game

The American Athletic Conference is adding Army as a football-only member starting in 2024

October 25, 2023
American Athletic Conference adds Army in 2024 for football. Army-Navy to remain nonconference game
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Tickets purchased in the name of suspended Michigan staffer to two SEC title games, AP source says

Tickets for the last two Southeastern Conference championship games were purchased in the name of a suspended Michigan football staffer who is the focus of an NCAA investigation into an alleged sign-stealing scheme

October 24, 2023
Tickets purchased in the name of suspended Michigan staffer to two SEC title games, AP source says
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Ticket buys to multiple Big Ten games found in name of suspended Michigan staffer, AP sources say

A suspended Michigan football staffer who is the focus of an NCAA investigation into an alleged sign-stealing scheme purchased tickets under his name to games of multiple Big Ten teams over the past three seasons

October 23, 2023
Ticket buys to multiple Big Ten games found in name of suspended Michigan staffer, AP sources say
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AP Top 25 Takeaways: Franklin, Penn State still chasing elite; Big 12 race takes twist; UVA's upset

Penn State is still chasing elite under coach James Franklin

October 22, 2023
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Franklin, Penn State still chasing elite; Big 12 race takes twist; UVA's upset
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Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. highlights AP midseason All-America team loaded with experience

Washington sixth-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been selected to The Associated Press midseason All-America team, one of 19 players honored who have been in school at least five years

October 18, 2023
Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. highlights AP midseason All-America team loaded with experience
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NCAA president shifts focus to employment status of college athletes during Senate hearing

During a Senate hearing, NCAA President Charlie Baker shifted the focus of college sports’ need for federal legislation away from regulating how athletes can be compensated for their fame to the looming possibility of the players being deemed employees of their schools

October 17, 2023
NCAA president shifts focus to employment status of college athletes during Senate hearing

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