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Ohio State vs Western Michigan

Watching the Watch List: 11/6/2024

22 games featuring coaches named to the Bear Bryant watch list will be played this weekend
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Louisville Head Coach Jeff Brohm Named Bear Bryant Coach of the Week

Louisville picked up the first win over Clemson in program history.
Boise State Football vs Portland State Photo by Danny Swanstrom

Watching The Watch List: 10/30/24

19 games featuring coaches named to the Bear Bryant watch list will be played this weekend
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Kennesaw State’s Brian Bohannon, Texas A&M’s Mike Elko Named Bear Bryant co-Coach of the Week

Kennesaw State won its first-ever FBS game, Texas A&M rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to top No. 8 LSU
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Watching the Watch List: 10/23/24

Previewing the 18 games this weekend that will feature coaches named to the Coach of the Year Watch List
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Georgia Head Coach Kirby Smart Named Bear Bryant Coach of the Week

The Bulldogs' coach is the fastest in SEC history to 100 wins.
NCAA Football: Army at Temple

Watching The Watch List: 10/17/24

Previewing the 19 games this weekend that will feature coaches recently named to the Bryant Awards' Coach of the Year
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Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards announce 2024 college football coaches watch list

HOUSTON — Twenty-seven college football coaches make up the American Heart Association’s 2024 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year
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Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning Named Bear Bryant Coach of the Week

HOUSTON – After a thrilling 32-31 win by the No. 3 Oregon Ducks over the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon
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Former Georgia, Miami coach Mark Richt named 2025 Paul “Bear” Bryant Heart of a Champion

HOUSTON­ — Former University of Georgia and University of Miami football coach   Mark Richt has been named the recipient of
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Vanderbilt Head Coach Clark Lea Named Bear Bryant Awards Coach of the Week

HOUSTON – After leading the Vanderbilt Commodores to the program’s first-ever win over a top-ranked team, head coach Clark Lea has
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Grant Teaff, former Baylor University coach, to receive Paul “Bear” Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award

Annual award recognizes legendary Southwest Conference football coach, supports American Heart Association’s lifesaving mission
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Kentucky’s Mark Stoops Named Bear Bryant Awards Coach of the Week

HOUSTON – On the heels of leading the Kentucky Wildcats to an upset win over sixth-ranked Ole Miss on Saturday,
NORMAN, OK 2024.09.21 Tennessee vs. Oklahoma

Tennessee’s Josh Heupel Named Bear Bryant Coach of the Week

HOUSTON – A stellar performance by the No. 6/7 Tennessee Volunteers football team in a 25-15 win at No. 15/13 Oklahoma
Jake Dickert coaches the Washington State Cougars against Washington, September 14, 2024.

Washington State’s Jake Dickert Named Bear Bryant Awards Coach of the Week

HOUSTON – After leading the Washington State Cougars to a 24-19 win over Washington for the Apple Cup trophy this
Coach Willie Fritz, University of Houston Head Football Coach performing Hands Only CPR

Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards Trains University of Houston Football in Hands-Only CPR

HOUSTON – On Friday, April 5, members of the University of Houston Cougars football team participated in an American Heart
Mike Norvell, Bryant Awards Coach of the Year

Mike Norvell named 2023 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year

American Heart Association annual award honors top college football coach and raises lifesaving funds and awareness of heart disease and
Newcomer, David Braun, Northwestern

Northwestern’s David Braun named inaugural Paul “Bear” Bryant Newcomer Coach of the Year Award recipient

HOUSTON, December 14, 2023 – The American Heart Association has named Northwestern’s David Braun as the first-ever recipient of the
2023 Bryant Awards Finalists

Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards 2023 Coach of the Year Finalists Named

American Heart Association awards name finalists and honor top college football coaches while raising lifesaving funds and awareness of heart
Dusty Dvoracek, Bryant Awards Emcee

ESPN’s Dusty Dvoracek to Host the 2024 Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards

ESPN’s Dusty Dvoracek to Host the 2024 Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards HOUSTON, December 8, 2023 - The American Heart Association
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James Madison Head Coach Curt Cignetti named Bear Bryant Awards Coach of the Week

James Madison Head Coach Curt Cignetti named Bear Bryant Awards Coach of the Week  HOUSTON, Nov. 28, 2023 – James Madison Head
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Louisville Head Coach Jeff Brohm named Bear Bryant Awards Fan Vote Coach of the Week

Louisville Head Coach Jeff Brohm named Bear Bryant Awards Coach of the Week  HOUSTON, Nov. 21, 2023 – Louisville Head Coach Jeff
Coach Kirby Smart, University of Georgia

Georgia Head Coach Kirby Smart named Bear Bryant Awards Coach of the Week

HOUSTON, Nov. 14, 2023 – Georgia Head Coach Kirby Smart is this week's Bear Bryant Awards Fan Vote Favorite Coach
Mike Gundy Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State Coach Mike Gundy named Bear Bryant Awards Coach of the Week

HOUSTON, Nov. 7, 2023 – Oklahoma State Head Coach Mike Gundy is this week's Bear Bryant Awards Fan Vote Favorite
Lance Leipold, University of Kansas , Fan Vote Coach of the Week

Kansas Jayhawk Coach Lance Leipold named Bear Bryant Coach of the Week

HOUSTON, October 31st- University of Kansas head Coach Lance Leipold is this week's Bear Bryant Awards Fan Vote Favorite Coach
2023 Bryant Awards Coach of the Year Watch List

Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards Announce 2023 College Football Coaches Watch List

American Heart Association awards honor top college football coaches on watch list while raising lifesaving funds and awareness of heart
Olivia and Archie Manning named Paul Bear Bryant Heart of a Champion Award recipients

Olivia and Archie Manning named Paul “Bear” Bryant Heart of a Champion Award recipients

Annual award recognizes significant contributions to football and the community, while also raising funds for the lifesaving work of the
University of Michigan, Coach Lloyd Carr

Lloyd Carr, former University of Michigan coach, to receive Paul “Bear” Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award

Award, presented to legendary Big Ten conference-winning football coach, raises funds for lifesaving work of the American Heart Association HOUSTON,

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