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Washington Governor Jay Inslee hands Washington head coach Chris Petersen the Apple Cup after an NCAA college football game between Washington and Washington State, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 in Seattle. Washington won 31-13. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Washington’s Chris Petersen resigns, Jimmy Lake to take over

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file Boston College head coach Steve Addazio, right, greets quarterback Dennis Grosel (6) during an NCAA college football game, in Pittsburgh. Boston College fired Addazio on Sunday, Dec. 1, after seven seasons in which the Eagles never surpassed seven wins. Addazio was 44-44 since taking over in 2013. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Boston College wants to move quickly after firing Addazio

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

University of South Florida Athletic Director Michael Kelly speaks during a news conference regarding the search for a new head coach of the football team, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. The university fired Charlie Strong on Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

USF hopes to have new coach before early signing day

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick applauds while seated on stage during W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremonies at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Republican concerns that the former NFL quarterback is too controversial to honor as a black leader doomed a resolution recognizing Black History Month in the state Assembly, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. The Legislature's black caucus had proposed a resolution honoring a number of black leaders, including Kaepernick, but Assembly Republicans refused to take it up. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

EDITORIAL: Backlash against Colin Kaepernick was swift, predictable

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2019 file photo, Paradise High School head football coach Rick Prinz, center, celebrates with his team after defeating Live Oak High School in their Northern California Division III playoff game in Paradise, Calif. Paradise, the Northern California high school football team is preparing to play for a championship one year after most of the players and coaches lost their homes to a wildfire that nearly destroyed their town. Paradise High School will face Sutter Union High School on Saturday, Nov. 30 for the Northern Section Division III championship.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

The Latest: HS team loses title bid 1 year after deadly fire

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Sutter Union's Cory McIntyre, center, runs past Paradise's Josh Alvies, left, and Ashton Wagner, right, during the first quarter of a Northern Section Division III high school football playoff game in Yuba City, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Paradise had an undefeated season and made it to the section championship game a year after the deadliest wildfire in California history that killed dozens and destroyed nearly 19,000 buildings including the homes of most of the players. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Paradise’s dream football season ends 1 year after fire

By ADAM BEAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019 file photo, Missouri head coach Barry Odom watches from the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn. A person with direct knowledge of the decision says Missouri has fired Odom. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday, Nov. 30, because no announcement has been made. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Missouri fires football coach Barry Odom after 4 seasons

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Syracuse running back Moe Neal, left, tries to elude Wake Forest defensive back Coby Davis (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Syracuse beats Wake Forest 39-30 in OT

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) holds Paul Bunyan's Axe in celebration after Wisconsin beat Minnesota 38-17 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Badgers get Axe back, blame Minnesota for too many displays

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Sutter Union's Cory McIntyre, center, runs past Paradise's Josh Alvies, left, and Ashton Wagner, right, during the first quarter of a Northern Section Division III high school football playoff game in Yuba City, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Paradise had an undefeated season and made it to the section championship game a year after the deadliest wildfire in California history that killed dozens and destroyed nearly 19,000 buildings including the homes of most of the players. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

High school football team loses title game 1 year after fire

By ADAM BEAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Minnesota players celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Axe trophy after beating Wisconsin 37-15 in an NCAA college football game, in Madison, Wis. There's far more at stake in the final game of the season for Minnesota than just a traveling trophy, for once, as the ninth-ranked Gophers host 13th-ranked Wisconsin for Paul Bunyan's Axe and a first-ever spot in the Big Ten championship game. The Badgers have been there five times before. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)

As Gophers aim for title game, Badgers seek to take back Axe

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (26) reaches toward the end zone as he is forced out bounds by Oakland Raiders' Erik Harris (25) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Jets’ Bell playing some of ‘best football’ of career

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Washington Redskins' Josh Norman on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) ** FILE **

Josh Norman’s demotion coincides with his return to Carolina

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019 file photo, New York Jets cornerback Arthur Maulet celebrates after he recovered a fumble for a touchdown against the New England Patriots in the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Maulet has started the last three games and played well while solidifying what had been a weakness on the team. Maulet overcame several hardships while growing up in New Orleans. He also didn’t start playing football until his junior year of high school. Maulet says he is motivated by family and proving those who support him right. He also believes he has plenty more to accomplish in life.(AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Jets’ Maulet has leaped obstacles to become ‘superhero’

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

AP source: Schiano could return to Rutgers after all

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

FILE -In this Aug. 7, 2010, file photo, Former Minnesota Vikings great John Randle poses with his bust after enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010. Randle did enough great things on the football field to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is being rewarded after his playing career not with such accolades, but simply with being able to help others. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)

NFL’s Legends Community reaches 10,000 members

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Sports betting: Even Thanksgiving pickup football isn’t safe

By WAYNE PARRY - Associated Press

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. Only Texas and Florida produce more major college football players than California, but across the state overall participation in the sport at the high school level is on the decline. The percentage of players competing at the highest level of college football who are from California has dropped, too. (Scott Varley/The Orange County Register via AP, File)

National powers, fewer players define California football

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Oklahoma State wide receiver Dillon Stoner (17) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Dru Brown, right, in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

No. 21 Oklahoma State adjusts after key injuries

By JOHN TRANCHINA - Associated Press

AP source: Schiano, Rutgers can’t reach deal on return

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press