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Oklahoma school: ‘Hazing’ report led to sex assault case

Associated Press

FILE - In this April 22, 2017, file photo, Alabama defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt, coach of the White team, yells to his team during Alabama's annual A-Day spring NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tennessee has hired Pruitt as its head coach on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, capping a tumultuous search that cost an athletic director his job as the Volunteers attempt to recover from one of their most disappointing seasons.(Gary Cosby Jr./The Tuscaloosa News via AP, File)

Jeremy Pruitt believes he can restore Tennessee’s reputation

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Harbaugh in favor of 16-team college football playoffs

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2017, file photo, Clemson fans celebrate in Clemson, S.C,, after a touchdown as they watch the broadcast of the NCAA college football playoff championship game between Clemson and Alabama. Hard-core college football fans across the country undoubtedly will be tuned in for the College Football Playoff. But what about casual fans outside SEC, ACC and Big 12 country? With the Pac-12 and Big Ten not represented in the four-team playoff, a TV sports viewership analyst said interest could be tempered on the West Coast, upper Midwest and Northeast. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt, File)

Could regional flavor of CFP cause fans to tune out?

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2016, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs general manager John Dorsey speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Cleveland Browns have hired former Kansas City general manager Dorsey as their new GM. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Browns hire former Chiefs executive Dorsey as new GM

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Niumatalolo brings Navy football to forefront of service academies

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2016, file photo, SMU head coach Chad Morris looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida, in Dallas. A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Arkansas has hired SMU’s Chad Morris to become the school’s new football coach. The person spoke Tuesday night, Dec. 5, 2017, on the condition of anonymity because the decision hasn’t been made public yet. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)

Arkansas hires SMU’s Chad Morris as new football coach

By KURT VOIGT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2016, file photo, Heisman Trophy finalist, Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield, poses with the award in New York. Mayfield is favored to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield won’t change, despite critics

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 16, 2016, file photo, Missouri offensive coordinator Josh Heupel watches his team play during an NCAA college spring football game in Columbia, Mo. Heupel, who has been the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Missouri the past two seasons, was hired Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, as UCF's new football coach. The 39-year-old Heupel replaces Scott Frost, who accepted the Nebraska head coaching job after leading UCF to a 12-0 record and the American Athletic Conference title. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)

UCF tabs Josh Heupel to be Knights’ next football coach

Associated Press

CORRECTS SPELLING TO PEYTON, NOT PAYTON - Former University of Tennessee football quarterback Peyton Manning answers questions during a news conference of the National Football Foundation College and Football Hall of Fame, in New York, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Manning: Role at Tennessee is now ‘donor, supporter, fan’

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Pinstripe Bowl berth a reward for BC’s faith in Addazio

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, center, congratulates his players during the second half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Miami in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Study: Graduation rate for bowl-bound football players is up

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph talks on the sidelines, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Broncos coach Vance Joseph says his team hasn’t quit

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

FILE - This Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, file photo shows Army quarterback Ahmad Bradshaw throwing a pass during an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio. Bradshaw has already endeared himself to the West Point community by leading the Black Knights to victory over Navy a year ago. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Recruiting for football can be a tough sell at West Point

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrates as he puts on his championship t-shirt after their Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against TCU on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Top 25 Playoff Takeaways: Tide-Tigers III; Mayfield’s legacy

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback DeShone Kizer passes against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Rocked rookie: Kizer down after Browns fall to 0-12

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield, front, is chased out of the pocket by TCU defensive tackle Ross Blacklock, rear, in the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Mayfield, Jackson, Love are Heisman Trophy finalists

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (34) dives in for a touchdown as Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) and free safety Jordan Poyer (21) try to stop him during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Rich Barnes)

Injuries, cheap shots overshadow Pats’ 23-3 win over Bills

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts throws the ball during the second half of the Iron Bowl NCAA college football game, in Auburn, Ala. The Associated Press voters prefer Alabama over Ohio State. In the final Top 25 of the regular season, the Crimson Tide was No. 4 and the Buckeyes were No. 5. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File) **FILE**

Alabama joins Clemson, Oklahoma and Georgia in playoff

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2008, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs coach Herm Edwards yells instructions to his team during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Kansas City, Mo. Arizona State has hired former NFL coach and ESPN analyst Edwards as its football coach. The school announced the hiring Sunday night, Dec. 3, 2017, and will hold a news conference introducing Edwards on Monday morning. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File) **FILE**

Arizona State hires former NFL coach Herm Edwards

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press