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Greg Sharpe, Nebraska radio play-by-play voice, dies of pancreatic cancer

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BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe retiring at end of this sports season after 20 years

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UNC trustees’ oversight of athletics issues limited for concerns of overreach

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Georgia Tech hires Texas assistant Blake Gideon as defensive coordinator

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New SMU athletic director Rick Hart smiles as he talks during his introductory news conference, Monday, July 16, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Rick Hart stepping down as SMU athletic director after 13 years that included recent move to ACC

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Henri Crockett, who played in the Orange Bowl, announced as game’s new president and chair

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St. Louis Rams' Marshall Faulk, left, is pushed out of bounds by Seattle Seahawks' Lofa Tatupu on a second quarter, 15-yard pass reception, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, in Seattle. Faulk gained a first down on the play. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Deion Sanders brings in Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk to coach the running backs at Colorado

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Seattle Seahawks then-offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, center, talks with offensive assistant Zak Hill, left, before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sept. 8, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Ryan Grubb rejoins Kalen DeBoer by taking over as Alabama’s offensive coordinator

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Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Kansas QB Jalon Daniels’ minor knee surgery will limit him in spring practice

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Fans watch during second half of the College Football Playoff national championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

NCAA committee to consider coaches’ proposal to combat ‘unethical behavior’ of fake injuries

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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and staff celebrate a field goal by place kicker Jayden Fielding during the second half of the College Football Playoff national championship game against Notre Dame, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Ohio State’s Ryan Day agrees to contract extension through 2031 paying him $12.5 million annually

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Colorado head coach Deion Sanders watches the replay in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Oct. 19, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, file)

Deion Sanders says he “couldn’t coach pro ball” in a recent episode of his television series

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LSU safety Greg Brooks Jr. (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)

LSU coach Brian Kelly rebuts claims made by ex-safety Greg Brooks Jr.'s family this week

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Former Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera looks on before an before an NCAA college football game between the Army and Navy, in Landover, Md., Dec. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File

Former NFL coach Ron Rivera plans to head back to college to work at alma mater Cal

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Nebraska’s spring game likely canceled as transfer portal has made it detrimental, Rhule says

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ESPN exercises option extending media base-rights agreement with the ACC through 2035-36

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Ball State head coach Mike Neu prior to taking on Kentucky in an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins, File)

Former Ball State coach Mike Neu joins Illinois’ staff as senior offensive assistant

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Miami quarterback Cam Ward throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse on, Nov. 30, 2024 in Syracuse, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

Miami’s Cam Ward wins the Manning Award as top college QB, says it can help him prepare for NFL

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Gloria Nevarez speaks during a news conference before an NCAA college basketball game between Air Force and New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., Jan. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Draper, File)

Commissioner doubles down on Mountain West’s commitment to remain viable after 5 teams leave in 2026

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Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos celebrates by making a chopping motion with his hand towards Florida State fans after he scored the first touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley, File)

FSU and QB Thomas Castellanos are a perfect pairing, with both wanting a fresh start

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Arizona Cardinals linebackers coach Sam Siefkes pauses on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Nov. 26, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Virginia Tech hires Arizona Cardinals LBs coach Sam Siefkes as its defensive coordinator

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Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles shouts to his team during an NCAA college spring football game, April 16, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, file)

Penn State lures defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from Ohio State

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From left, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day poses with Ohio State University president Ted Carter, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, and Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther during the National Championship football celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State celebrates national championship run amid change and farewells

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ESPN pleased with 1st season of expanded College Football Playoff as it looks to the future

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Kennesaw State head coach Brian Bohannon stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)

Former Kennesaw State coach Brian Bohannon returning to Georgia Tech as senior offensive assistant

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Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins scores against Notre Dame during second half of the College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Ohio State star RB Quinshon Judkins declares for NFL draft

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Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck leads his team onto the field before the first half of the Duke's Mayo Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C.. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)

Minnesota promotes Danny Collins to defensive coordinator after Corey Hetherman’s departure to Miami

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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman talks during media day ahead of the College Football Playoff national championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Atlanta. The game will be played on Monday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Notre Dame CB Benjamin Morrison enters the NFL draft following a season-ending hip injury

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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman greets players during warm ups before the College Football Playoff national championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Pat Coogan becomes Notre Dame’s 3rd offensive lineman to enter the transfer portal

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New North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick holds up a UNC branded sleeveless hoodie presented to him during an NCAA college football news conference announcing his hiring, Dec. 12, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown, File)

Bill Belichick and North Carolina have a signed contract for his hiring as football coach

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