What happened: Former Georgia coach Mark Richt is mourning the death of his mother, Helen. Messages of support circulated Friday across college football as condolences reached Richt and his family.

Why it matters: Richt spent 15 seasons leading Georgia, leaving him as one of the program's most recognizable former coaches. News involving his family carried broad resonance around the sport because of that long ties to the SEC and the Bulldogs.

What to watch: The next update will likely come from Richt or those close to the family as condolences continue to arrive. Any memorial details would move this from a brief update to a fuller account.