Andrew Luck is returning to Stanford in hopes of turning around a struggling football program that he once helped become a national power.

The spring transfer window for college football players is now closed.

Stanford has hired Sacramento State coach Troy Taylor to replace David Shaw and lead a football program that has had three losing seasons in the last four years.

Stanford coach David Shaw resigned after finishing his 12th season at his alma mater with a 36-25 loss to BYU that dropped the Cardinal to 3-9.

Players ejected for targeting in the second half of a college football game could be eligible to play the following game after an appeal through the conference office next season.

Jim Harbaugh has been the most scrutinized coach in college football for seven seasons, defined by his failures despite a resume loaded with success.

A year after the NCAA gave athletes Election Day off, football teams all over the country were back practicing on the first Tuesday in November.

Tanner McKee threw a TD pass on an untimed down at the end of regulation to tie the game and another on the opening possession of overtime to lead Stanford to a 31-24 victory over No. 3 Oregon.

The hordes of people expected to descend on Chicago’s Grant Park for the Lollapalooza music festival this week will be required to show proof that they’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19 or tested negative for the disease within the last three days.

Stanford coach David Shaw says if he were king of college football it would take him about 30 minutes to fix the playoff.

One of the best linebackers in college football, the top defensive tackles and the consensus best safety available are all still on the board heading into the second day of the NFL draft.

Entertainment venues in New Orleans have been given permission to start hosting live music again starting this weekend, but under strict regulations. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)NEW ORLEANS – Live indoor music can resume in New Orleans beginning this weekend, city officials announced Wednesday, but dancing will remain prohibited, while venues, performers and audiences will be under strict requirements to employ measures to control the spread of the coronavirus. It was not immediately clear how many bars and other live music venues will be able to meet them and begin hosting live entertainment again in a city where music is ingrained in cultural history and vital to tourism. Brian Greenberg, general manager of Tipitina's, said he thinks the historic music club and bar may be able to pull it off, although not right away. Live music has not been allowed at indoor events in New Orleans in almost a year, since the city became an early hot spot in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer, center, watches the action against Pacific during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stockton, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. With a win over Pacific, VanDerveer will become the winningest women's coach in history breaking Pat Summitt's record of 1,098. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)STOCKTON, Calif. – Tara VanDerveer became the winningest women's college basketball coach Tuesday night, passing the late Pat Summitt with her 1,099th victory as No. “I really hope Pat Summitt is looking down and saying, ‘Good job Tara, keep it going,’” VanDerveer said. FROM ONE COACH TO ANOTHERDavid Shaw, Stanford’s 10th-year football coach, considers VanDerveer among the best ever in any sport, at any level — man or woman.

When the Rooney Rule was adopted by the NFL in 2003, Vincent was in his 12th of 15 seasons as an outstanding defensive back. He was soon to become the president of the NFL Players Association, an impactful position he held for four years. He was soon to become the president of the NFL Players Association, an impactful position he held for four years. Yet he knows the Rooney Rule, designed to advance opportunities for minorities in such areas as coaching and front office positions, hasn't been having the desired effect. Vincent makes note of the dozens of people who have pushed for diversity in the 17 years since the Rooney Rule was adopted.

Hunter Bryant #1 of the Washington Huskies looks on against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in the fourth quarter during their game at Husky Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. Costello (hand) for the second straight game as coach David Shaw described his availability as "somewhere between questionable and doubtful." "You saw him play calm and collected under pressure and under fire," Shaw said of Mills' play in the Oregon State game. Stanford has won 10 of the past 14 meetings, but Washington notched a 27-23 home win last season. PREDICTION: Washington 33, Stanford 24More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Quarterback Davis Mills #15 of the Stanford Cardinal sets to pass in the fourth quarter of the game against the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 7, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The Cardinal look to get untracked Saturday when they visit Oregon State, which has lost 17 of its last 18 conference games. Stanford has won its last nine meetings against Oregon State, which had a bye last week following a 45-7 victory over FCS member Cal Poly. Last season, Stanford defeated Oregon State 48-17 at home behind TE Colby Parkinson's four touchdown catches. PREDICTION: Stanford 27, Oregon State 23More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

23 Stanford and USC will face off for the 99th time on Saturday night when they open Pac-12 Conference play at the refurbished Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. LINE: USC -2.5The Cardinal lost starting left tackle Walker Little, a first team All-Pac-12 choice in 2018, to an apparent leg injury in their 17-7 win over Northwestern and also could be without starting quarterback K.J. is still questionable right now," Stanford coach David Shaw said at his weekly news conference Tuesday. The Trojans hold a 62-33-3 series lead over the Cardinal but have won just four the last 12 meetings. PREDICTION: USC 17, Stanford 14More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Bryce Love #20 of the Stanford Cardinal celebrates after scoring on a seven yard touchdown run against the USC Trojans in the first quarter of an NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Palo Alto, California. LINE: Stanford -6.5Picked to finish third in the Pac-12 North preseason media poll, Stanford lost star running back Bryce Love to the NFL but returns junior quarterback K.J. Northwestern made a surprising run to win the Big Ten West Division title last season and could be even better this year. Northwestern hosts UNLV after a week off while Stanford visits USC next week. PREDICTION: Stanford 21, Northwestern 17More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.