Football Championship Subdivision

Two losing seasons into his first college head coaching job, Derek Kellogg can count on a reward if he guides his UMass-Amherst men's basketball team to a postseason tournament. Kellogg's contract, the richest among the university's coaches, includes $25,000 performance bonuses for each round of the NCAA Tournament - or $5,000 for every round of the NIT - his team reaches. Unlike the school's football and women's basketball coaches, however, Kellogg has nothing to gain contractually from improving his team's academic performance, according to copies of the school's coaching contracts obtained by the Globe through a public records request. Kellogg, who earns a base salary of $215,000, will receive an additional $260,000 this year for complying with university-related television, radio, and public speaking obligations. His contract calls for the media-related compensation to increase $25,000 annually, which would boost his combined salary in 2014, the final year of his deal, to $585,000.

NCAA injury surveillance report shows football concussions leveled off from 2004-2008. A new study used by the NCAA has found that the rate of reported concussions in college football has leveled off.

Coach DeBoer leaving NAIA powerhouse Sioux Falls for offensive coordinator spot at S Illinois. One of the most successful coaches in NAIA football the past decade is moving on to a Division I program.

Savannah State football coach Robby Wells resigns, citing personal reasons; went 2-8 last year. Savannah State football coach Robby Wells has resigned, citing personal reasons.

Haitian native Vladimir Ducasse, star offensive tackle at Massachusetts, heads for Senior Bowl. Vladimir Ducasse was focused on his workouts for the Senior Bowl ? maybe the most important game of his football career ? when the earthquake struck his native Haiti.

Montana promotes receivers coach Robin Pflugrad to head coach. Montana promoted wide receivers coach Robin Pflugrad to head coach Thursday, eight days after Bobby Hauck left for UNLV.

Hauck introduced as new UNLV football coach, says he wants to generate enthusiasm for program. Incoming UNLV coach Bobby Hauck said he's excited about generating enthusiasm for football and building a winning program. The former Montana coach said he doesn't know how long it will take.

Bobby Hauck full of confidence, wants things done his way. MISSOULA, Mont. UNLVs new football coach is confident, smart, articulate, dedicated and possesses a charm that makes him a top-notch recruiter.

Person with knowledge of decision: Montana's Hauck hired as football coach at UNLV. UNLV hired Montana's Bobby Hauck as its next football coach, less than a week after he coached the Grizzlies in the FCS national championship game.

Run, catch, tackle: Matt Szczur does it all in Villanova's 23-21 FCS title win over Montana. Matt Szczur promised he would do everything he could to help Villanova win its first Football Championship Subdivision title.

Villanova grabs first FCS title with 23-21 victory over Montana. Andy Talley's friends warned him about undergoing heart tests a few days before traveling to the national championship game. They didn't want the Villanova coach to suffer complications before the big game.

Appalachian State QB Armanti Edwards becomes first back-to-back Walter Payton Award winner. Appalachian State quarterback Armanti Edwards became the first two-time winner of the Walter Payton Award, which goes to the top player in the Football Championship Subdivision.

Payton Award finalists Edwards, Hudgins and Karim highlight AP FCS All-America team. Armanti Edwards, Terrell Hudgins and Deji Karim, the finalists for the FCS version of the Heisman Trophy, highlight The Associated Press All-America team for Division I's second tier.

Grizzlies fend off last-second rally to beat Appalachian State 24-17 in FCS semifinal game. Jabin Sambrano caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from Andrew Selle with 1:31 left, and Montana survived a last-second rally to beat Appalachian State 24-17 on Saturday and reach the Football Championship Subdivision title game.

Villanova beats William & Mary 14-13 to reach FCS championship game. Villanova coach Andy Talley admitted the first half of Friday night's game belonged to William & Mary. The second half was the one that made the difference.

Richmond's London takes Virginia job, says it's time for Cavaliers to "recapture" the state. Mike London said all the right things in accepting the job to rebuild Virginia's football program, talking of how high academic standards shouldn't rule out success on the field and the importance of building deep and personal relationships.

Bama finishes regular season No. 1 in AP poll for first time since 1973; USC out of rankings.. Alabama will head into the postseason as the No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 1973, while Southern California dropped out of the ranking Sunday after an eight-year run.

Edwards' TD pass with 10 seconds left lifts Appalachian State to 35-31 win against Richmond. Armanti Edwards had already beaten Richmond with his feet once, and Appalachian State's dynamic dual-threat quarterback beat them with his arm Saturday night.

Villanova pulls aways early from New Hampshire in a 46-7 win; advances to FCS semifinals. Angelo Babbaro ran for 148 yards and two touchdowns to lead Villanova to a 46-7 win over New Hampshire on Saturday in the Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinals.

Finish papers. Prep for finals. Break down game film. Gear up for those intense, tougher-than-a-game practice sessions in the early December air. Weighing his packed daily routine of the past week, Terrence Klein echoed the thoughts of a number of his teammates on the University of New Hampshire football team. ``This is a hectic time of year to be a student-athlete,'' said the Wildcats' heady and hard-hitting senior safety/outside linebacker. ``It all coincides with the playoffs, and you can't complain about that.'' Certainly not for a determined UNH squad making its sixth consecutive appearance in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs, and is the lone FCS team from New England still playing on the first Saturday in December. This afternoon's game at second-ranked Villanova (11-1) represents a sizable challenge, and a golden opportunity for 10th-ranked New Hampshire (10-2). In a battle of the Wildcats, the one from New England is seeking its first trip to the national semifina