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A general view of the big screen showing a VAR no goal decision after Burnley's Chris Wood scored his second goal of the match, during the English Premier League soccer match between Burnley and West Ham United, at Turf Moor, in Burnley, England, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (Ian Hodgson/PA via AP)

Referees: VAR wrongly changed 4 English Premier League calls

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

West Ham players celebrate after Sebastien Haller scored during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham United and Norwich at London Stadium in London, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Premier League owns up to refereeing mistakes, even with VAR

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2014, file photo, then-Oregon State University NCAA college football head coach Mike Riley smiles at an official during a game against Utah, in Corvallis, Ore. Mike Riley is returning to Oregon State. The former Beavers coach was named an assistant on new coach Jonathan Smith’s staff on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. Riley, most recently head coach at Nebraska, was coach at Oregon State twice, from 1997-98 and 2003-14. (AP Photo/Troy Wayrynen, File)

Mike Riley returns to Beavers as assistant coach

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Nebraska head coach Mike Riley waves to fans as he walks into the stadium during the Unity Walk with his team before an NCAA college football game against Iowa in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/John Peterson)

Nebraska fires Mike Riley after 4-8 record in his 3rd season

By Eric Olson - Associated Press

Nebraska head football coach Mike Riley watches from the sidelines during the final seconds of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in State College, Pa. (Chris Dunn/York Daily Record via AP)

Nebraska’s Riley is business as usual amid coaching rumors

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Nebraska quarterback Patrick O'Brien (12) scrambles against Minnesota during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 54-21. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

With Lee hurt, Huskers to prep O’Brien to start vs. Penn St.

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Nebraska head coach Mike Riley watches his team play against Minnesota during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 54-21. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

For Riley and his Huskers, season’s going from bad to worse

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Nebraska head coach Mike Riley looks at the score board as he walks off the field following an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Northwestern won 31-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

With Big Ten West hopes gone, Nebraska now chasing a bowl

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2017, file photo, Nebraska running back Tre Bryant (18) tries to run past Arkansas State defensive back Justin Clifton (10), during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska coach Mike Riley has announced that running back Tre Bryant will have knee surgery on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. Bryant has missed the last five games because of the knee injury. Riley hasn’t disclosed the nature of the injury, other than to say Bryant has struggled because of wear and tear on his right knee. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Knee surgery likely to end season for Nebraska RB Tre Bryant

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2017, file photo, Nebraska head coach Mike Riley yells instructions during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Lincoln, Neb. The Ohio State-Nebraska game matches two of the five programs with the most major-college football wins in history. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Embattled Riley’s mantra at Nebraska: ‘Just coach the team’

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, file photo, Nebraska head coach Mike Riley follows the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska faces back-to-back games against top-10 opponents in Wisconsin and Ohio State and then a tricky road game at Purdue. The three games could go a long way in determining how the season and coach Riley are judged. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Tough stretch? Badgers big enough problem for Riley, Huskers

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Nebraska running back Devine Ozigbo (22) is tackled by Rutgers linebacker Trevor Morris (15) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Nebraska won 27-17. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Ozigbo’s breakout game puts him back in RB mix for Huskers

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Nebraska wide receiver De'Mornay Pierson-El (15) reacts after carrying a punt return during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Nebraska shakes off Rutgers in 2nd half for 27-17 victory

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, April 15, 2017 file photo, Nebraska head coach Mike Riley applauds during the annual NCAA college football Red-White spring game, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska plays Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Huskers desperate for win over Rutgers after week of tumult

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

FILE- In this Nov. 7, 2015, file photo, Nebraska Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst looks at the score board during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska has fired Eichorst, on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, abruptly ending a five-year run and citing a failure to improve &quot;on-field performance&quot; by the Cornhuskers. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Nebraska fires athletic director after 5 years

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Nebraska NCAA college football head coach Mike Riley speaks during a news conference in Lincoln, Neb., Monday, Sept. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Nebraska’s Mike Riley is keeping his cool as pressure mounts

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Northern Illinois defensive tackle Ben LeRoy (99) and linebacker Bobby Jones IV (6) sack Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. Northern Illinois won 21-17. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Life of Riley not so great after Cornhuskers’ latest loss

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Nebraska head football coach Mike Riley gestures to his team during the first half of their game against Oregon in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)

Nebraska coach Mike Riley receives 1-year contract extension

Associated Press

Nebraska running back Tre Bryant, center, celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against Oregon during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)

ONE-MAN JOB: Tre Bryant carrying RB load for Huskers so far

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Nebraska head coach Mike Riley applauds after a play review confirmed a touchdown by wide receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas State in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Huskers’ Riley not worried, knows ‘D’ must improve vs Ducks

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press