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Miami head coach Manny Diaz celebrates during the Cheez-It Bowl against Oklahoma State at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 29, 2020. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Former Temple and Miami head coach Manny Diaz named defensive coordinator at Penn State

Manny Diaz, who lasted 18 days as Temple’s head coach before he left to take the same job at the University of Miami in 2018, has been hired as Penn State’s new defensive … more

Joe Juliano, The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS) | 12/11/21

Wake Forest wide receiver A.T. Perry (9) makes a catch against Duke defensive back Leonard Johnson (33) at Truist Field on Oct. 30, 2021, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. (Grant Halverson/Getty Images/TNS)

Duke hires Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko as new head football coach

Duke landed its next football coach as Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko’s job is to return Duke to the successes David Cutcliffe brought the program during his … more

Steve Wiseman, The Charlotte Observer (TNS) | 12/10/21

In this photo from November 10, 2019, Demaryius Thomas (18) of the New York Jets runs the ball in the second half of their game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images/TNS)

Demaryius Thomas’ death hits the NFL hard, including Giants coaches and players

Giants wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert coached Demaryius Thomas for seven seasons with the Broncos. He was devastated to hear of Thomas’ death at 33 on Thursday … more

Pat Leonard, New York Daily News (TNS) | 12/10/21

Co-Offensive Coordinator Tony Elliott of the Clemson Tigers attends media day for the College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 11, 2020, in New Orleans. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images/TNS)

Virginia hires Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott as new head football coach

Tony Elliott, the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at Clemson, was named the new head football coach at the University of Virginia, the school announced Friday afternoon. Elliott, a … more

Jami Frankenberry, The Virginian-Pilot (TNS) | 12/10/21

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs through a hole created by offensive linemen Terence Steele (78), Connor McGovern (66) and Zack Martin (70) during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Dallas Cowboys will ‘have to drag me off the field,’ says a hobbled Ezekiel Elliott

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott doesn’t deny that his injured right knee has limited his play and production. He says it’s more serious than the bone bruise that the … more

Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS) | 12/8/21

The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after a 56-7 win against Michigan State at Ohio Stadium on Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/TNS)

Ohio State football hires away Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles

Ohio State is hiring Oklahoma State's Jim Knowles as its next defensive coordinator, tasking him with shoring up a unit that struggled at various points this fall. more

Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch (TNS) | 12/7/21

New Miami head coach Mario Cristobal gives the U sign at an introductory news conference on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Coral Gables, Florida. (Susan Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel/TNS)

‘Fired up’ Cristobal wows Miami crowd, brings hope for better times — and more titles

New University of Miami football coach and former Hurricane Mario Cristobal was “fired up’’ Tuesday at his introductory news conference. And that was after 2 1/2 hours of sleep … more

Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald (TNS) | 12/7/21

New Florida coach Billy Napier addresses reporters at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during his first day as Gators head coach. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Gators bank on investment in Billy Napier to pay big dividends down the line

Florida’s new coach Billy Napier did not come cheaply, but nothing does anymore in big-time college football. The price tag for head coaches, along with their assistants, support staffs, … more

Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel (TNS) | 12/7/21

Pitt Panthers players watch time run out on their game against the Miami Hurricanes, Saturday, October 17, 2020.

Pitt OC Mark Whipple resigns, won't coach in Peach Bowl

Pitt's high-flying offense will be without its play-caller moving forward. Offensive coordinator Mark Whipple resigned on Tuesday morning, the school announced Tuesday afternoon. He is not … more

Johnny McGonigal, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) | 12/7/21

Head coach Mario Cristobal of the Oregon Ducks reacts during the Pac-12 Conference championship game against the Utah Utes at Allegiant Stadium on December 3, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Utes defeated the Ducks 38-10. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images/TNS)

Greg Cote: Miami Hurricanes win prize in Mario Cristobal, so no excuses. New era of glory must follow.

We know that major change at the top of any team comes with no guarantees. Change, at best, brings with it excitement and that gift so fragile yet so powerful: Hope. We also know that, until the … more

Greg Cote, Miami Herald (TNS) | 12/7/21

Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs throws against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium on December 05, 2021, in Kansas City, Missouri. (David Eulitt/Getty Images/TNS)

KC Chiefs 22, Broncos 9: Insta-reaction from the site of a still-flawed team’s 8th win

If you did one of those pro and con lists for the Chiefs right now, the side with the positives would be longer by several magnitudes. Watch: -- they won their fifth straight game, this time … more

Sam Mellinger, The Kansas City Star (TNS) | 12/5/21

In this file photo, defensive coordinator Brent Venables of the Clemson Tigers looks on in the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Venables is returning to the University of Oklahoma to be the head coach. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images/TNS)

Oklahoma hires Clemson's Brent Venables as its next head coach, reports say

Brent Venables is headed back to Norman. After leaving the University of Oklahoma to become Clemson's defensive coordinator almost 10 years ago, he's returning to the Sooners program to be the … more

Alexis Cubit, The State (Columbia, S.C.) (TNS) | 12/5/21

Gardner Minshew (10) of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 05, 2021, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Steven Ryan/Getty Images/TNS)

Gardner Minshew leads the Birds to victory with Jalen Hurts out

Minshew Mania has officially arrived. After quarterback Jalen Hurts was ruled out of Sunday’s game versus the New York Jets with a left ankle injury, Gardner … more

Josh Tolentino, The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS) | 12/5/21

Bears quarterback Andy Dalton looks to throw in the first quarter against the Cardinals at Soldier Field on December 5, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Andy Dalton throws 4 INTs — the most for a Chicago Bears QB in a game since 2016 — in a 33-22 loss to the Arizona Cardinals

Large sections of seats sat empty as the clock ticked down Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field, with fans fleeing not only the cold, rainy weather but also another miserable Chicago … more

Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune (TNS) | 12/5/21

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad (97) knocks the ball loose during a sack of Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) during an NFL game between the Texans and the Colts on December 5, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Texans shut out in ugly loss to Colts

It may have been the worst way possible that the Texans started Sunday’s game. Coming off a loss to the Jets, the team was looking for some momentum early, but they ended up getting the … more

By Tyler Tyre, Katy Times | 12/5/21

No. 2 Michigan to face Georgia in College Football Playoff

Michigan, which believed it had a legitimate shot at the No. 1 ranking after a rout of Iowa in the Big Ten title game, is the No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff and … more

Angelique S. Chengelis, The Detroit News (TNS) | 12/5/21

Vandegrift Vipers senior running back Ryan Sheppard (0) is stopped for a loss during a high school football playoff game between Westlake and Vandegrift on December 4, 2021 in Austin, Texas.

Vandegrift falls to Westlake in regional final

One game does not define the body of work for Vandegrift. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/5/21

Alabama's Bryce Young (9) looks to pass as Georgia's Nakobe Dean (17) defends in the second quarter of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/TNS)

Mark Bradley: A tale as old as time: Georgia leads Alabama by 10 — and loses

Maybe next time, huh? Maybe next month in Indianapolis for the national title. Maybe that will — once and forever — be the time Georgia beats Alabama in a game of … more

Mark Bradley, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) | 12/4/21

Baylor's Terrel Bernard (2) hoists the Big 12 Championship trophy and celebrates with teammates after the Bears defeated Oklahoma State, 21-16, in the Big 12 Football Championship at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (Ron Jenkins/Getty Images/TNS)

Game of inches. Baylor pulls off thrilling upset of Oklahoma State in Big 12 title game

The Big 12 championship came down to one play. And a few inches. The Baylor Bears made it, holding on for a thrilling 21-16 upset victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday … more

Drew Davison, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS) | 12/4/21

Vandegrift Vipers senior defensive back Griffin Shaffer (4) celebrates after the Vipers recover their fourth San Marcos Rattler fumble in the first half of a bi-district playoff game between Vandegrift and San Marcos on November 12, 2021 in Austin, Texas.

Vandegrift prepared for tough test against Westlake in regional final

Just a few seasons ago, it was a big deal when Vandegrift broke through to the third round of the playoffs since moving to Class 6A. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/4/21

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