NCAA FOOTBALL: Virginia coach quits

Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall is stepping down after the Cavaliers play their bowl game, abruptly ending his tenure at the school after six seasons. He went 36-38 at Virginia, leading the Cavaliers to five straight bowl appearances and their only ACC title game appearance two years ago.

The NCAA football oversight committee approved a waiver to the deadline for bowl certification so another game can be added to this season’s lineup, upping the number to 42 and ensuring all teams that finished 6-6 can play in the postseason.