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Florida State hires Nebraska's Tony White as defensive coordinator, AP source says
Read full article: Florida State hires Nebraska's Tony White as defensive coordinator, AP source saysFlorida State has hired Tony White to be its defensive coordinator after he developed consecutive top-20 defenses at Nebraska.
Gus Malzahn is leaving UCF to become Florida State's offensive coordinator, AP source says
Read full article: Gus Malzahn is leaving UCF to become Florida State's offensive coordinator, AP source saysGus Malzahn is resigning as Central Florida’s head coach to become Florida State’s offensive coordinator.
Florida State is losing recruits at nearly the same pace that it's losing games in 2024
Read full article: Florida State is losing recruits at nearly the same pace that it's losing games in 2024Florida State's current recruiting class is shaping up to be as much of a debacle as anything that’s happened on the field for the Seminoles over the past three months.
Florida State asks judge to rule on parts of suit against ACC, hoping for resolution without trial
Read full article: Florida State asks judge to rule on parts of suit against ACC, hoping for resolution without trialFlorida State has asked a judge to decide key parts of its lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference without a trial, hoping for a quicker resolution and path to a possible exit from the league.
Treshaun Ward leads Boston College in 28-13 victory over No. 10 Florida State
Read full article: Treshaun Ward leads Boston College in 28-13 victory over No. 10 Florida StateTreshaun Ward totaled 138 offensive yards, including a 13-yard touchdown reception, against his former team as Boston College stunned No. 10 Florida State 28-13.
With CFP snub still stinging, Atlantic Coast Conference ponders how to boost football perceptions
Read full article: With CFP snub still stinging, Atlantic Coast Conference ponders how to boost football perceptionsThe College Football Playoff snub of unbeaten Florida State is still a fresh wound for the entire Atlantic Coast Conference.
Florida State, coach Mike Norvell agree to 8-year deal at more than $10M per year, AP source says
Read full article: Florida State, coach Mike Norvell agree to 8-year deal at more than $10M per year, AP source saysFlorida State and coach Mike Norvell have agreed to a new eight-year deal that will pay him more than $10 million per year, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
Washington's Kalen DeBoer is the AP coach of the year after leading undefeated Huskies to the CFP
Read full article: Washington's Kalen DeBoer is the AP coach of the year after leading undefeated Huskies to the CFPWashington's Kalen DeBoer has been named The Associated Press coach of the year in college football.
Freshman QB Brock Glenn makes first start for Florida State with potential CFP berth on line
Read full article: Freshman QB Brock Glenn makes first start for Florida State with potential CFP berth on lineFreshman quarterback Brock Glenn made his first career start for No. 4 Florida State in Saturday night’s Atlantic Coast Conference championship game against No. 15 Louisville with a potential trip to the College Football Playoff on the line.
No. 4 Florida State QB Rodemaker a game-time decision vs No. 15 Louisville in ACC title game
Read full article: No. 4 Florida State QB Rodemaker a game-time decision vs No. 15 Louisville in ACC title gameNo. 4 Florida State might have to turn to third-string quarterback Brock Glenn to start the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game against 15th-ranked Louisville on Saturday night.
No. 4 Florida State heads to ACC title game looking to add to 'Sod Cemetery' and 'finish for 13'
Read full article: No. 4 Florida State heads to ACC title game looking to add to 'Sod Cemetery' and 'finish for 13'Nearly a year after several key players opted to stay in school and chase championships, No. 4 Florida State is on the verge of another one.
Florida State QB Jordan Travis carted off after injury to left leg against North Alabama
Read full article: Florida State QB Jordan Travis carted off after injury to left leg against North AlabamaFlorida State quarterback Jordan Travis was carted off the field after suffering what appeared to be a serious injury to his left leg late in the first quarter of the fourth-ranked Seminoles game against North Alabama.
No. 4 Florida State earns spot in ACC title game by pulling away from game Pitt 24-7
Read full article: No. 4 Florida State earns spot in ACC title game by pulling away from game Pitt 24-7Jordan Travis ran for a touchdown and threw for another and No. 4 Florida State clinched a spot in the ACC Championship game with a 24-7 win over Pittsburgh.
Coleman and Travis help No. 4 Florida State roll past Wake Forest 41-16 to stay unbeaten
Read full article: Coleman and Travis help No. 4 Florida State roll past Wake Forest 41-16 to stay unbeatenKeon Coleman needed only one arm to snag one of his two touchdown catches that helped No. 4 Florida State beat Wake Forest 41-16 on Saturday.
Jordan Travis accounts for 5 TDs and No. 8 Florida State thumps No. 5 LSU 45-24 in marquee matchup
Read full article: Jordan Travis accounts for 5 TDs and No. 8 Florida State thumps No. 5 LSU 45-24 in marquee matchupJordan Travis accounted for five touchdowns, including three to Michigan State transfer Keon Coleman, and No. 8 Florida State throttled fifth-ranked LSU 45-24 in the most anticipated matchup of college football’s opening weekend.
ACC gets September shot to boost reputation in marquee games
Read full article: ACC gets September shot to boost reputation in marquee gamesThe Atlantic Coast Conference gets a chance in September to bolster the perception of the league's strength with multiple matchups against other power conferences.
Week 4 Preview: Hogs-Aggies, Badgers-Irish featured games
Read full article: Week 4 Preview: Hogs-Aggies, Badgers-Irish featured gamesNo. 16 Arkansas' game against No. 7 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and No. 18 Wisconsin's meeting with No. 12 Notre Dame at Soldier Field in Chicago highlight the college football schedule on Saturday.
ACC teams hope vaccinations reduce COVID-19 setbacks in ‘21
Read full article: ACC teams hope vaccinations reduce COVID-19 setbacks in ‘21Atlantic Coast Conference coaches are counting on high program COVID-19 vaccination rates to minimize risks of illnesses or lineup-depleting contact tracing for the upcoming college football season.
Bowden remembered as coaching legend on and off the field
Read full article: Bowden remembered as coaching legend on and off the fieldClemson coach Dabo Swinney called Bobby Bowden a “model” that other college coaches should follow saying he never lost sight of being a man of faith, a great husband and father.
AP Top 25 Podcast: New-look Clemson tries to stay atop ACC
Read full article: AP Top 25 Podcast: New-look Clemson tries to stay atop ACCThe post-Trevor Lawrence era begins at Clemson with the Tigers still the prohibitive favorites to win the Atlantic Coast Conference for a seventh consecutive season.
Florida's Mullen joins players in testing positive for virus
Read full article: Florida's Mullen joins players in testing positive for virusMullen made the announcement Saturday on Twitter, saying his initial positive result was confirmed by a second test. The 10th-ranked Gators had at least 21 players and coaches test positive earlier this week, an outbreak that prompted the Southeastern Conference to postpone Florida's next two games. Two assistant coaches also tested positive for the highly contagious virus. Florida has started administering daily tests since it first suspected an outbreak following last week's loss at Texas A&M. Mullen raised eyebrows after the loss to the Aggies by saying he wanted to pack the Swamp against LSU.
Kansas coach cleared of virus but skips West Virginia game
Read full article: Kansas coach cleared of virus but skips West Virginia gameLAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas coach Les Miles has been cleared to return to the Jayhawks after his positive test for COVID-19, but out of caution is skipping the team’s trip to West Virginia for Saturday’s game. Also on Friday, Southern Mississippi at UTEP became the sixth game scheduled for Saturday to be postponed this week. The Gators had at least 21 players and coaches test positive for the coronavirus and dozens more quarantined because of contract tracing. “Coach Miles is doing well and has been cleared to leave isolation," Kansas team physician Dr. Larry Magee said in a statement. Miles isn't the only head coach to test positive for the virus.
US colleges struggle to salvage semester amid outbreaks
Read full article: US colleges struggle to salvage semester amid outbreaksSeveral teams in other leagues have had to postpone games because of outbreaks among players and staff. Ron DeSantis, alarmed by what he sees as draconian rules on college campuses, said he is drawing up a “bill of rights” for college students. The University of Wisconsin-Madison had seen more than 2,800 confirmed cases in students as of Friday. At Kansas State University, more than 2,200 students have been placed in quarantine or isolation since class began. But Mariscano said universities should expect college students to act like college students.
Week 4 Preview: FSU-Miami has King in spotlight; SEC begins
Read full article: Week 4 Preview: FSU-Miami has King in spotlight; SEC beginsBefore Miami won easily last year, the ‘Canes and ’Noles played five straight games decided by five points or fewer. A pandemic-altered college football season has helped put FSU-Miami in the spotlight again this weekend. The Big Ten and Pac-12 are still at least a month away, but the college football menu is starting to fill up. 7-6 — Lane Kiffin's record in his one SEC season as coach at Tennessee. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at http://www.westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
FSU coach Norvell tests positive for virus before Miami
Read full article: FSU coach Norvell tests positive for virus before MiamiHe released a statement Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 saying he tested positive Friday. (AP Photo/Phil Sears, File)Florida State coach Mike Norvell has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not coach the Seminoles in-person this week as they prepare for Miami. Norvell released a statement Saturday saying he tested positive a day earlier but is feeling fine. In Tallahassee, Florida, deputy head coach Chris Thomsen is taking over Norvell's duties, but the first-year Florida State head coach said he still intends to contribute. Toledo coach Jason Candle and UCLA coach Chip Kelly tested positive earlier this year.
Florida St football team meets after coach accused of lying
Read full article: Florida St football team meets after coach accused of lyingThe Florida State football team met with coach Mike Norvell on Thursday after a star player accused the coach of lying about personally connecting with each player to discuss the police killing of George Floyd and ensuing protests against racial injustice. I want to tell you that coach just finished a closed team meeting with the football team, Coburn told the board. On Thursday, some support for Norvell was turning up on social media from Florida State players. Linebacker Kevon Glenn tweeted: We love our coach and we are together as a team.___AP freelance writer Bob Ferrante in Tallahassee, Florida, contributed to this report. Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and https://appodcasts.com/category/ap-top-25-college-football/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/APTop25CollegeFootballPoll and https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
No. 17 Memphis tops No. 18 Cincinnati 34-24 to host AAC game
Read full article: No. 17 Memphis tops No. 18 Cincinnati 34-24 to host AAC game17 Memphis beat 18th-ranked Cincinnati 34-24 Friday for the Tigers’ third straight American Athletic Conference West title and the right to host the league championship — and the Bearcats again — next week. 18 CFP) will host a conference title game. Memphis also forced Cincinnati three-and-out after Ahmad Gardner intercepted White with 7:49 left with the Tigers up only 27-24. They held the nation’s eighth-best scoring offense below its average of 42.2 points a game, and Memphis didn’t match its average of 488.2 yards a game. Fickell said they will need to know Ridder’s status by Tuesday or Wednesday before making a decision on who starts the title game.