HOUSTON, Jan. 14, 2026 — Kennesaw State University’s Jerry Mack has been named as the recipient of the American Heart Association’s 2025 Paul “Bear” Bryant Newcomer Coach of the Year Award. This award celebrates the achievements of an individual who has not had any...
HOUSTON, Jan. 7, 2026 — Eight active college football coaches make up the American Heart Association’s 2025 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Award finalist list. The award, now in its 40th year, is given each January to a college football coach for contributions...
HOUSTON, Dec. 2, 2025 — University of New Mexico head football coach Jason Eck has been named Paul “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Week after the Lobos’ 23-17, double-overtime win over San Diego State. The win propelled the Lobos into a four-way tie for first in...
HOUSTON, Nov. 25, 2025 — University of Pittsburgh head football coach Pat Narduzzi has been named Paul “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Week after the Panthers’ 42-28 road win at No. 16 Georgia Tech. The Panthers have moved into both the AP and AFCA top-25 polls...
HOUSTON, Nov. 18, 2025 — Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables has been named Paul “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Week after the No. 11 Sooners’ 23-21 upset win at No. 4 Alabama. The Sooners have moved up to No. 8 nationally in both the AP and AFCA polls....
HOUSTON, Nov. 11, 2025 — Texas Tech head football coach Joey McGuire has been named Paul “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Week after the No. 9 Red Raiders’ 29-7 win over No. 8 BYU. The Red Raiders have moved up to No. 8 nationally in both the AP and AFCA polls. The...
