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University of Maryland president Wallace Loh, left, speaks at a news conference in front of James Brady, chairman of the University System of Maryland Board of Regents, following the board's recommendation that football head coach DJ Durkin retain his job, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, in Baltimore. Durkin has been on paid administrative leave since August, following the death of a player who collapsed during practice and an investigation of bullying by the Maryland coaching staff. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) **FILE**

Maryland’s bullies finally being held accountable for their culpability

By Thom Loverro

In this photo provided by VICIS, youth football players wear the company's new youth helmets during a helmet test-fitting and practice in Seattle with VICIS engineers, date not known. VICIS, a company that already makes helmets for NFL football professional players, is bringing its youth helmet to market with investment from several NFL players, including Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. (VICIS via AP)

VICIS launching youth helmet with help from Aaron Rodgers

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

In a photo provided by Justin Fountain, the team with the highest fundraising amount for a Touch of Football event stands on the field during a New York Giants football game Dec. 4, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. On Sunday, the eighth annual New Jersey tournament will take place at MetLife Stadium and is projected to raise nearly $115,000 for the Crohn's &amp; Colitis Foundation. (Justin Fountain via AP)

Touch football fundraisers appear at NFL stadiums

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Cornerback Abby Ferouz, a wildly popular football player for Magruder High School in Maryland, is about to finish out the season. (Jacqui South Photography)

Abby Ferouz, Magruder High School female football player, lives dream

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Maryland head coach DJ Durkin stands on the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Towson in College Park, Md. The University System of Maryland's board of regents announced Tuesday their recommendation that Durkin retain his job. Durkin has been on paid administrative leave since August, following the death of a player who collapsed during practice and an investigation of bullying by the Maryland coaching staff. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Maryland fires coach DJ Durkin day after reinstatement

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 18, 2018, file photo, Georgia Tech's TaQuon Marshall answers a question during a news conference at the NCAA Atlantic Coast Conference college football media day, in Charlotte, N.C. The cost of attendance stipend is quietly helping college players while the debate rages on whether they should be paid. Marshall has heard from former players how essential budgeting was and appreciates not having to worry as much. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

ACC players: Cost of attendance stipend helps in many ways

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

Maryland head coach DJ Durkin stands on the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Towson in College Park, Md. The University System of Maryland's board of regents announced Tuesday their recommendation that Durkin retain his job. Durkin has been on paid administrative leave since August, following the death of a player who collapsed during practice and an investigation of bullying by the Maryland coaching staff. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Maryland fires DJ Durkin, one day after reinstating controversial coach

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, campaigns before introducing first lady Michelle Obama during a get-out-the-vote rally, Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, in Baltimore. Maryland voters will choose a successor to Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley Tuesday, Nov. 4. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Anthony Brown, Maryland Democrat, calls for D.J. Durkin and Damon Evans to be fired

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Anaconda closes school stadium due to possible contamination

Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2017, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban, right, and LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, left, meet in the center of the field before an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The ability of LSU's Ed Orgeron to exceed expectations this season has the Cajun coach on the brink of considerably augmenting his legacy in his native state _ particularly if he can end a streak of futility against No. 1 Alabama. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Legacy game awaits LSU’s Cajun coach vs. No. 1 Alabama

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Florida State head coach Willie Taggart disagrees with the referee in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)

Mistakes, punches, quitting: A difficult year for Seminoles

By BOB FERRANTE - Associated Press

Maryland players gather at a No. 79 painted on the field in remembrance of offensive lineman Jordan McNair, who died after collapsing on a practice field during a spring practice, before an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

‘Godfather’ regents make Maryland an offer it can’t refuse

By Thom Loverro

In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Maryland head coach DJ Durkin watches the first half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in College Park, Md. Maryland will bring a 4-3 record into a game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, a team thats lost four of five and yielded 46 points in each of its last two games. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

D.J. Durkin reinstated by Maryland; President Loh to retire in June

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this July 8, 2018, photo provided by Randy Wise Homes, Inc., Brian Haugen, left, and wife Kathy Haugen pose with New York Jets tight end Jordan Leggett in Ridgewalk at Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. Leggett has extra motivation for the Jets to score this season. The second-year tight end is currently running a campaign called &quot;Touchdowns for Taylor,&quot; set up in memory of a 15-year-old Florida high school wide receiver who died 10 years ago from an injury to his abdominal area on the football field. Along with Taylor Haugen's parents, Brian and Kathy, Leggett is pushing for increased awareness and education for safety in youth football. (Bobby Wagner/Land Air Sea Productions via AP)

Jets’ Leggett helping raise awareness for abdominal injuries

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Dortmund's Marco Reus claps hands disappointed after the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Hertha BSC Berlin in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. The match ended 2-2. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Revitalized Dortmund brings excitement back to Bundesliga

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown as Wisconsin linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (17) looks down at the ground during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Beat-up Wisconsin needs help to get back atop Big Ten West

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Syracuse players celebrate after defeating North Carolina State in an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) **FILE**

Virginia, Syracuse end Top 25 droughts

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Houston quarterback D'Eriq King (4) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

King totals 7 TDs, Houston beats No. 21 USF 57-36

Associated Press

FILE - In this July 5, 2015, file photo, the United States Women's National Team celebrates with the trophy after they beat Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship, in Vancouver, British Columbia. FIFA President Gianni Infantino understands why female footballers are unhappy about the lack of gender equality in World Cup prize money but says doubling the cash for finalists to $30 million represents significant progress. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

World Cup cash inequality persists after women’s prize rises

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in an Oct. 7, 2017, file photo, Illinois running back Reggie Corbin (2) runs from Iowa defensive back Brandon Snyder during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Iowa City, Iowa. At right, in an Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Maryland running back Ty Johnson rushes the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, in College Park, Md. When Illinois and Maryland meet on the football field for the first time Saturday, they will find the similarities in the teams run deep _ with emphasis on the word “run.” Led by junior Reggie Corbin, who averages 7.89 yards per carry, Illinois ranks third in the Big Ten with an average of 226.1 yards rushing per game. Maryland, behind the versatile Ty Johnson, is one notch back with 219.9.(AP Photo/File)

Illinois, Maryland matchup could come down to ground game

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press