Kaidon Salter threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, and undefeated No. 20 Liberty maintained its hopes of a New Year’s Six bowl bid, beating New Mexico State 49-35 in the Conference USA championship game.

Diego Pavia threw for 167 yards and two touchdowns, and New Mexico State held off a late rally by Bowling Green to win the Quick Lane Bowl 24-19.

TCU and football Gary Patterson have mutually agreed to immediately part ways.

(Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)BLACKSBURG, Va. - In a newly created role, Virginia Tech football is adding a three-time national coach of the year to its staff. Jerry Kill is now with the Hokies to assist head coach Justin Fuente with a myriad of duties. "While it was a difficult decision to leave so many wonderful friends and colleagues at Southern Illinois, I am thrilled for the opportunity to join Coach Fuente and his staff at Virginia Tech," Kill said. He has assembled a fabulous coaching staff and roster of talented players at Virginia Tech. "Coach Kill possesses over three decades of expertise and will be great addition to our staff.