9:14 PM ET Associated Press AUBURN, Ala. — Gus Malzahn is returning to his playcalling roots — and to Auburn for another season. The coach addressed talk about his job security Thursday after the team’s first bowl practice. He also expressed enthusiasm about reclaiming the role as offensive playcaller that propelled him to that position
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7:21 PM ET UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton plans to travel to the Fiesta Bowl with his teammates, as he continues to make good progress from a devastating leg injury he suffered last month. His mother, Teresa, tweeted that McKenzie Milton underwent an ultrasound that was “music to our hearts” and had a fourth surgery Thursday.
7:07 PM ET North Dakota State defensive coordinator Matt Entz has been promoted to head coach, replacing Chris Klieman, the school announced Thursday. Entz is completing his fifth season as defensive coordinator for the Bison, who face South Dakota State on Friday in the FCS playoff semifinals. Klieman, who was hired as Kansas State coach
3:18 PM ET Associated Press FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas linebacker Demetrius Walker has been suspended from the football program after being arrested on drug and weapon charges. Washington County booking records show the 21-year-old Walker was arrested for delivery of marijuana, possession with intent to deliver, simultaneous possession of drugs and guns and possession of
9:41 AM ET Appalachian State is hiring NC State offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Eli Drinkwitz as its new head coach, pending approval of a contract by the school’s board of trustees on Thursday morning, sources told ESPN. Drinkwitz, 35, replaces former Mountaineers coach Scott Satterfield, who left to become Louisville’s new coach. Drinkwitz’s hiring
9:00 AM ET It’s the most wonderful time of the year: College football bowl games are here, and a six-pack of games on Saturday rings it in. The College Football Playoff semifinals won’t kick off for another two weeks, but there’s plenty of action to watch between now and then. From the Celebration Bowl to
11:55 PM ET Ohio State defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones has tweeted that he’s forgoing his final season of eligibility to enter the 2019 NFL draft. Welp! I wanted the moment to be more dramatic lol but yes I’m officially declaring for the NFL Draft. Thank you Buckeye Nation for everything that you’ve done for me
6:31 PM ET Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri defensive end Tre Williams was charged Wednesday in a domestic assault case. The Columbia Daily Tribune reported that a probable cause statement alleges Williams and his girlfriend argued early Sunday and that he hit her several times while she was driving and at one point began
6:51 PM ET Syracuse and coach Dino Babers have reached an agreement on a contract extension that will keep him with the Orange “well into the future,” the school announced Wednesday night. Terms were not disclosed. The move comes after Babers led Syracuse to a 9-3 season and its first bowl trip since 2013. A
6:01 PM ET SMU starting quarterback Ben Hicks, the school’s all-time leading passer, has left the program and will be a graduate transfer for 2019. Hicks, who started the past three seasons for the Mustangs, told coach Sonny Dykes and offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee of his intentions earlier this week, according to 247 Sports. Dykes