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Former Boston College QB Thomas Castellanos officially transfers to Florida State
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State has its quarterback for next season, and the Seminoles are counting on this college journeyman working out better than their previous one. Former Boston College standout Thomas Castellanos officially signed with FSU on Friday. ...
Gus Malzahn chose coordinator job at Florida State because head coaching has 'changed dramatically'
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Near Gus Malzahn's new office hangs a picture of Kelvin Benjamin hauling in a touchdown pass from Jameis Winston, the play that helped Florida State beat Malzahn and his Auburn Tigers in the 2013 national championship game. It's a daily reminder of...
Scott Frost, UCF excited about reunion and school's future in Big 12
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — UCF promises a new era in its football program. The Knights are just returning to a familiar face to lead the way. The school re-introduced Scott Frost as its coach Sunday night, bringing back the man who led the team to an undefeated season in 2017 and set the...
Arizona State coach once studied program at Iowa State, the team he now faces in Big 12 title game
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — There was just something about coach Matt Campbell and his program at Iowa State that intrigued Kenny Dillingham. “His culture and his realness, I think he’s one of the most real people in the sport. You see the passion and emotion on the sideline,”...
Florida State hires Nebraska's Tony White as defensive coordinator, AP source says
Florida State hired Tony White to be its defensive coordinator Monday, poaching him from Nebraska after the Cornhuskers posted top-20 defenses in consecutive years, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because...
FIU fires Mike MacIntyre after three seasons, all of them ending with 4-8 records
MIAMI (AP) — Florida International fired coach Mike MacIntyre on Sunday after three seasons, all of which the Panthers finished with 4-8 records. MacIntyre inherited a program that was coming off a 0-5 season in the coronavirus-interrupted 2020 campaign and went 1-11 the following...
Gus Malzahn is leaving UCF to become Florida State's offensive coordinator, AP source says
Gus Malzahn is resigning as Central Florida's head coach to become Florida State 's offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the hire told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Seminoles have not confirmed Malzahn's move, which...
Defensive touchdowns power Utah to season-ending 28-14 win over UCF
Orlando, Fla. (AP) — Utah forced three turnovers and scored two defensive touchdowns Friday night, including a 60-yard pick-6 by Zemaiah Vaughn, as the Utes snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 28-14 victory over UCF. The Utes (5-7, 2-7 Big 12) scored all but one of their...
UCF and Utah end disappointing seasons with Black Friday matchup
Utah (4-7, 1-7 Big 12) at UCF (4-7, 2-6), Friday, 8 p.m. ET (FOX) Bet MGM College Football Odds: UCF by 9 1/2. Series record: First meeting. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Both UCF and Utah will wrap up disappointing seasons. The Knights will miss a...
College football Week 14: Longhorns-Aggies among the high-stakes rivalry games to end regular season
It's the final weekend of the college football regular season, which means rivalry games take center stage. Built on proximity, high stakes and decades of tradition, the blood pumps a little harder for players and fans alike this week. With seven at-large bids for the...