Larry Smith, who led USC to Rose Bowl appearances in his first three seasons coaching the Trojans, and the coach who boosted Arizona to Pac-10 prominence, died Monday following a lengthy illness, the Tucson Citizen and the Arizona Daily Star newspapers reported on their Web sites.

Three Penn State football players charged in connection with a campus fight last fall have been kicked off the team, the Associated Press has reported.

The Associated Press is reporting that the relationship between Rich Rodriguez and the West Virginia Athletic Department has gradually disintegrated over the last five months.

Sources close to Norm Chow have told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that he will accept UCLA's offensive coordinator position and an announcement could happen on Monday.

About 25,000 fans turned out in chilly conditions Saturday to celebrate LSU's national football championship.

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Connecticut football Coach Randy Edsall has agreed to a five-year contract extension, taking him through 2012, ESPN college football reporter Joe Schad has learned.

Clemson running back James Davis, who last week declared his intentions of entering April's NFL draft, instead will return to school for his senior season, sources familiar to the situation said Friday.

Rich Rodriguez broke his silence on the controversy that has followed since he left West Virginia for Michigan, saying during a hastily scheduled conference call that he had been the target of a "smear campaign.

UCLA wants to talk to Norm Chow, and the chances of a significant conversation between Bruins' Coach Rick Neuheisel and the veteran offensive coordinator increased dramatically Tuesday when the Tennessee Titans fired Chow after three seasons with the NFL team.

West Virginia University said Tuesday it will investigate the disappearance of player and football program files found to be missing from the former office of ex-Mountaineers' Coach Rich Rodriguez.

California junior wide receiver DeSean Jackson said Tuesday he will enter the NFL draft.

Two-time All-America linebacker James Laurinaitis said Monday he will stay at Ohio State for his senior year.

University of Georgia President Michael Adams presented his proposal for an eight-team major college football playoff to the NCAA Division I board of directors Monday in Nashville, and they decided to study the issue with others before making any moves.

Hawaii is expected to announce Greg McMackin as the successor to June Jones at a news conference on Wednesday, two sources familiar with the situation said Monday.

Mario Manningham will skip his senior season at Michigan to enter the NFL draft.

Ohio State quarterback Robby Schoenhoft said Sunday he will transfer to Delaware.

Arkansas junior running back Felix Jones plans to declare for the NFL draft at a news conference on Monday, two sources briefed on the decision said Sunday night.

West Virginia junior running back Steve Slaton said Sunday he will enter the NFL draft.

College coaches can ditch the splints for their opposable thumbs.

Tailback Darren McFadden, the University of Arkansas star runner who finished as the Heisman Trophy runner-up in each of the past two seasons, will forego his final season of college eligibility and enter the 2008 NFL draft, ESPN.

If Ohio State is to make a run for a third-straight appearance in the BCS championship game next season, some familiar stars will be there to help the cause.

Heisman Trophy runner-up Darren McFadden was handcuffed by police and then released without charges after being involved in a "pretty rowdy scene" at a piano bar early Thursday.

In an upcoming book, a would-be San Diego sports' marketer provides new details regarding allegations that he gave Reggie Bush tens of thousands in cash while Bush was still at USC.

James Davis, part of Clemson's "Thunder and Lightning" backfield the past two years, has decided to give up his senior season to enter April's NFL draft.

Ryan Mallett's father said Wednesday the quarterback has left the Michigan football program while wide receiver Adrian Arrington announced that he will be entering the 2008 NFL draft.

Having so far limited their search to current NFL assistants, the Falcons may be about to move outside the box and significantly raise the profile of candidates for their head coaching vacancy.

Ray Rice will skip his senior year to enter the NFL draft after becoming the leading rusher in Rutgers' history and transforming the Scarlet Knights into a Top 25 team.

Too easy.

ACC Commissioner John Swofford and SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said Monday morning at an annual meeting of the Football Writers Association of America that they believe a "plus-one" format would have to be seeded.

In the biggest game of the 2008 college football postseason, neither Louisiana State nor Ohio State’s biggest playmaker is its starting quarterback.

June Jones, University of Hawai'i's winningest football coach, has reportedly accepted a position to be the next head coach at Southern Methodist University today.

June Jones went into the early hours of Monday trying to decide whether to accept an offer to coach SMU or return to Hawaii, where the governor is among those trying to keep him.

Central Florida's Kevin Smith, the nation's leading rusher this season, changed his mind and will turn pro, he confirmed Sunday night.

SMU is close to finalizing the details of a contract for Hawaii Coach June Jones, and he is expected to be introduced at a news conference as soon as Monday, a source close to the situation said Sunday.

June Jones has resigned as the Hawaii's football coach, according to reports Saturday.

The countdown is at two days for the OSU vs.

Ray Rice ran over Ball State and through the 2,000-yard barrier in the International Bowl, giving Rutgers the second postseason win in its 138-year history.

Illinois Coach Ron Zook expects running back Rashard Mendenhall to enter the NFL draft, the Chicago Tribune reported Saturday.

Michigan State junior wide receiver Devin Thomas, who ranked among the NCAA leaders in four major receiving and kickoff return categories for 2007, will forego his final season of college eligibility and enter the 2008 NFL draft, ESPN.

SMU has extended an offer to Hawaii's Junes Jones to be its next football coach, The Dallas Morning News reported Friday.

We are three days away from the National Championship bout between the LSU Tigers and the OSU Buckeyes.

The surprising Kansas Jayhawks achieved the unexpected again Thursday -- they won the Orange Bowl with defense.

Florida defensive end Derrick Harvey has informed the Gators that he will forgo his senior season and enter the NFL draft.

Tailback Joe McKnight looks ready to become an every-down back based on the Rose Bowl while talented redshirts Marc Tyler and Broderick Green become eligible.

Bill Stewart was promoted to Head Coach of West Virginia, losing the interim tag after the Mountaineers' 48-28 win over Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl.

Texas junior running back Jamaal Charles, who rushed for 1,619 yards this season, announced Wednesday he will leave the Longhorns to enter the NFL draft.

SMU will pursue Hawaii Coach June Jones and is prepared to pay between $1.

Michigan Coach Lloyd Carr was doused with water, surrounded by dancing players and then carried onto the field.

This would have been a perfect Rose Bowl for the USC Trojans except for the one part they couldn't control.

Kentucky quarterback Andre Woodson had just handed Bobby Bowden his first December bowl loss, but that didn't stop the cordial Florida State coach from making proper introductions.

Newly hired Michigan Coach Rich Rodriguez watched the Capital One Bowl from the sideline in the first half and a private box after halftime at the Citrus Bowl on Tuesday, trying not to be a distraction on retiring Coach Lloyd Carr's final day.

The last play of Auburn's 2007 season should give the Tigers good reason to look forward to the start of 2008.