Penn State DE Chop Robinson announces his intent to declare for NFL draft as underclassman

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State defensive end Chop Robinson has decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft. Robinson, who made his announcement Tuesday on his social media platforms, recorded three sacks and 18 quarterback hurries this season. The 6-foot-3, 254-pound junior...

Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker wins Broyles Award as college football's top assistant coach

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker has been named winner of the Broyles Award, which is presented annually to the top assistant coach in college football. The Frank & Barbara Broyles Foundation presented the award during a ceremony Tuesday. Parker...

Missouri RB Cody Schrader wins Burlsworth Trophy

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Missouri running back Cody Schrader has won the Burlsworth Trophy, given to the nation's best player who started his Division I career as a a walk-on. Schrader, who walked on two years ago after transferring from Division II Truman State, leads Division I...

Travis, Norvell and Coleman headline No. 4 FSU's haul of AP All-ACC football honors

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis is The Associated Press offensive player of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference, while North Carolina State linebacker Payton Wilson is the unanimous choice as the league's top defensive player for the 2023 season. Travis' selection in...

Notre Dame's Xavier Watts wins Bronko Nagurski award as nation's top defensive player

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts won the Bronko Nagurski Award given to the nation’s top defensive player on Monday night. The award was presented at the annual ceremony put on by the Charlotte Touchdown Club. “It means a lot, especially with...

Nevada hires Texas co-defensive coordinator Jeff Choate as head coach

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada has named Jeff Choate its new head football coach, the school announced Monday. Choate had been co-defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach at Texas since 2021. This season, the Longhorn defense ranks third nationally in rushing defense, fourth in...

Heisman finalists: LSU QB Daniels, Oregon QB Nix, Washington QB Penix Jr., Ohio St WR Harrison Jr.

LSU's Jayden Daniels, Oregon's Bo Nix and Washington's Michael Penix Jr., transfer quarterbacks who have all played at least five college seasons, and Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. were announced as the Heisman Trophy finalists on Monday night. The Heisman has been given to...

Tennessee DE James Pearce arrested after traffic stop, according to published report

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee defensive end James Pearce was arrested on traffic charges after a stop on Monday, according to a published report. Knoxville police wrote in a report obtained by the Knoxville News Sentinel that police clocked the All-SEC first-team selection...

UTEP hires Austin Peay coach Scotty Walden to try to revive Miners' moribund program

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — UTEP hired coach Scotty Walden away from Austin Peay on Monday, hoping the 34-year-old Texan's return to his home state can revive the Miners' moribund program. Walden led Austin Peay to the FCS team's first undefeated conference record this season with a 9-3...

Jayden Daniels, Marvin Harrison Jr., Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr. are finalists for the Heisman Trophy.