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UCLA extends athletic director Martin Jarmond's contract to 2029

Nov. 14, 2024 15:22 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond has had his contract renewed through 2029. The university announced the extension on Thursday and noted it was finalized this past spring. Jarmond was hired in 2020 and signed a six-year contract. He came to...

AP Top 25: Oregon is No. 1 for first time since 2012; Vanderbilt enters poll and Michigan drops out

Oct. 21, 2024 07:53 AM EDT

Oregon became the fourth team this season to hold the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press college football poll, moving into the top spot on Sunday for the first time in 12 years after Texas lost at home to Georgia. Vanderbilt made its first appearance since the 2013 season, at No....

No. 2 Ohio State meets No. 3 Oregon in big game with future implications for both

Oct. 10, 2024 13:18 PM EDT

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — It's all about the preparation for No. 2 Ohio State, no matter how much hype Saturday's game at third-ranked Oregon is generating. “All of a sudden you don’t just change because it’s a quote-unquote big game,” Buckeyes coach Ryan Day said. “They’re...

Iowa will try to slow down No. 3 Ohio State and its arsenal of offensive weapons

Oct. 03, 2024 14:02 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Iowa has a reputation for stout defenses, but there's likely some head-scratching going on in meetings this week as the Hawkeyes ponder Ohio State's arsenal of offensive weapons. When Iowa (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) visits the No. 3 Buckeyes on Saturday, defenders...

Freshman Jeremiah Smith makes 2 TD catches, No. 2 Ohio State beats Akron 52-6 in opener

Aug. 31, 2024 20:33 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Freshman Jeremiah Smith caught two touchdown passes and No. 2 Ohio State overcame a sluggish start to bury Akron 52-6 in the opener for both teams Saturday. Under new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, the Buckeyes needed nearly all of the first half to start...

Ethan Garbers goes into season as UCLA's unquestioned quarterback and team leader

Aug. 29, 2024 20:31 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — For the second straight season, Ethan Garbers is UCLA's starting quarterback for its opener. The difference this year is that Garbers not only doesn't have to look over his shoulder in fear of getting benched, he is the unquestioned and confident leader when the...