Kenneth Gainwell
FILEm - Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell (19) carries the ball against Cincinnati in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn., in this Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, file photo. Gainwell had every intention of playing football with the Memphis Tigers last fall, going through fall practice. The funeral for an uncle, the fourth member of his family to die of COVID-19 made opting out of the season the best decision for Gainwell. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Memphis running back ready for NFL draft after opting out

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 15, 2021 03:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Memphis quarterback Brady White passes against Cincinnati during an NCAA college football game for the American Athletic Conference championship in Memphis, Tenn. After winning their first American Athletic Conference last season, the Memphis Tigers want to make sure they do not skip a beat with head coach Ryan Silverfield now their third different coach in six seasons. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Memphis Tigers seek to defend American title with new coach

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 01, 2020 12:24 PM EDT

LSU trio heads list of players opting out of this season

By Steve Megargee Sep. 01, 2020 03:10 AM EDT
LSU knew all along it would have to try to defend its national title without Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Joe Burrow and four other first-round draft...

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons (11) tackles Rutgers tight end Johnathan Lewis (11) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, in State College, Pa. Parsons was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America first-team, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. Parsons and Oregon tackle Penei Sewell are among 11 players selected who are not slated to play this fall. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Parsons, Sewell among AP preseason All-Americans not playing

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 25, 2020 12:00 PM EDT