(Photo credit: Kareem Elgazzar / USA TODAY NETWORK) Grambling State relieved head coach Hue Jackson of his duties on Tuesday after two seasons. Co-offensive coordinator John Simon was elevated to interim head coach while the university launches a national search for its next full-time hire. The Tigers posted a 5-6 record this season, finishing with a 27-22 loss to rival Southern University on Saturday in the annual Bayo
(Photo credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports) The Washington Supreme Court sided with the departing members of the Pac-12 on Tuesday, granting an emergency stay that, at least for now, thwarts an attempt by the remaining members -- Oregon State and Washington State -- to control the conference governing board. At the end of this academic year, Oregon State and Washington State will be the only schools left in the conferen
(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) The Orlando Magic are enjoying their longest win streak since a franchise-record-tying nine-game run during the 2010-11 season. Victorious in seven straight games, the Magic will hope to continue their good fortune on Wednesday night when they host the Washington Wizards. The Magic conceivably could match that nine-game run in the rematch vs. the Wizards on Friday in O
(Photo credit: Nathan Papes/Springfield News-Leader / USA TODAY NETWORK) Bobby Petrino and Arkansas appear to be headed for an unlikely reunion. Arkansas is finalizing a deal to make Petrino its next offensive coordinator, ESPN and 247Sports reported Tuesday. After ESPN reported that Arkansas was "vetting" its former head coach, 247Sports reported that "the deal is done," only missing Petrino's signature. Petrino, 62,
(Photo credit: Nathan Papes/Springfield News-Leader / USA TODAY NETWORK) Bobby Petrino and Arkansas may be in for an unlikely reunion. Arkansas is "vetting hiring" Petrino as its next offensive coordinator, ESPN reported Tuesday. Petrino, 62, spent 2008-11 as Arkansas' head coach and led them to a Cotton Bowl win in the 2011 season. But he was fired in April 2012 after a motorcycle accident led to the revelation that he
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor will undergo surgery on his thumb Wednesday in Los Angeles with the hope that he can return in two to three weeks, owner Jim Irsay told The Athletic. NFL Network reported Tuesday that the Colts have yet to make a decision on whether Taylor will need to be placed on injured reserve. Taylor, 24, sustained the injury during Indianapo
(Photo credit: Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK) Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. announced Tuesday that he will skip the team's upcoming bowl game, forgo his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft. He announced his decision via social media. "After long thought and prayer, I am officially announcing that I am taking the next step in a lifelong dream and declaring the the 2024 NFL draft," he said. "I w