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EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State hired Jonathan Smith away from Oregon State last week and the coach is bringing much of his previous staff with him. Smith announced his first wave of additions to the coaching and support staff on Thursday, and each person has ties to him and the Beavers. Quickly after […]

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 had been a semifinalist for the award last year.

Ever since Antonio Pierce was chosen to replace He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, there has been a strange fascination with Pierce among the fans. I often hear how the team is more motivated under...

In his first season as the Naval Academy’s head football coach, Brian Newberry led the Midshipmen to earn a 5-6 record ahead of Army-Navy game.

Here’s everything you need to know about Commanders vs. Dolphins from the Phinsider’s perspective.

Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White agreed to a new contract, which includes a pay raise, to stay with the Huskers.

Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea has fired offensive coordinator Joey Lynch and will be his own defensive coordinator for his fourth season. Lea announced the moves Wednesday night among a handful of changes to his coaching staff. Vanderbilt hired Lea to coach his alma mater in December 2020 from his job as defensive coordinator for Notre Dame.

The tank gains ground

In the wake of Jonathan Smith leaving for Michigan State, Oregon State has promoted defensive coordinator Trent Bray to be the Beavers' next head coach.…

Oregon State promoted defensive coordinator Trent Bray to head coach on Tuesday night, quickly replacing Jonathan Smith after he left for Michigan State. Bray, who also played at Oregon State, had served as the Beavers' defensive coordinator since midway through the 2021 season.