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Illinois coach Bielema downplaying his return to Wisconsin
Illinois' Bret Bielema wants to keep the focus off himself as the former Wisconsin coach returns to Camp Randall Stadium with an opposing team for the first time since his surprising exit a decade ago.
Florida schools, South Carolina move home games ahead of Ian
Three Sunshine State universities took steps Tuesday to salvage home football games as Hurricane Ian approached.
For Big Ten, ups and downs mark early portion of season
Northwestern was feeling pretty good about itself. Then, September rolled around.
Third-and-How? ACC top teams up their third-down success
Few things cause more anxiety in football than third down. Convert, and your offense gains momentum. Fail, and it's a stressful wait until you get the ball again.
Progress made but how soon CFP expands still up in the air
The administrators who've been given the task of expanding the College Football Playoff from four to 12 teams left their latest in-person meetings Wednesday with the biggest question unanswered: How soon?
CFP expansion talks head toward October after 7-hour meeting
The conference commissioners who manage the College Football Playoff met for almost seven hours Tuesday to work on expanding the postseason system from four to 12 teams as soon as the 2024 season.
College Football Picks: Michigan, Washington hit the road
For a few ranked teams, the first month of the season was all about home sweet home.
Altuve homers twice as Astros rout Diamondbacks 10-2
Jose Altuve hit two of Houston's five home runs to lead the Astros to a 10-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in a game where Yordan Alvarez left with an ankle injury.
'Whoa, 98-0': Coach of team on end of huge loss OK with it
Two days after his Warner University football team lost 98-0 to Stephen F. Austin in one of the most lopsided games of all time, Dialleo Burks channeled his inner P.T. Barnum.
NCAA puts Memphis on 3 years' probation, no tourney ban
The NCAA put Memphis on three years of probation with a public reprimand and a fine Tuesday, but declined to punish Tigers coach Penny Hardaway or hand down an NCAA Tournament ban.
No. 3 Buckeyes score early and often, bury Wisconsin 52-21
No. 3 Ohio State is striking the right balance.
No. 2 Alabama faces 3-game stretch of ranked foe
Alabama has mostly breezed through the first month of the season, with one big scare and three games that were frightfully but predictably easy.
Ga Tech fires Geoff Collins in 4th season with 10-28 mark
Geoff Collins is out as Georgia Tech's football coach, fired Monday in the midst of his fourth season after failing to make headway with a brash plan to turn the Yellow Jackets into a national powerhouse through branding and promoting Atlanta's big-city culture.
Kentucky moves scrimmage to E. Kentucky for flood relief
Kentucky will play its annual Blue-White men's basketball scrimmage in eastern Kentucky to benefit victims of the devastating summer floods.
Badgers TE Cundiff out indefinitely after injuring left leg
Wisconsin tight end Clay Cundiff is unavailable indefinitely but hasn't been ruled out for the season.
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Unbeaten Kansas left out again
Not quite, Kansas.
STAT WATCH: Ott's 274 yards rushing for Cal FBS season high
California freshman Jaydn Ott turned in the best rushing performance of the season with 274 yards and three touchdowns on just 19 carries against Arizona.
Texts: Favre also sought welfare money for football facility
After Mississippi spent millions of dollars in welfare money on Brett Favre's pet project, a university volleyball arena, the retired NFL quarterback tried two years later to get additional cash from the state's welfare agency for another sports facility, new court documents show.
AP Top 25: Vols, Wolfpack join top 10; Florida State returns
Tennessee and North Carolina State broke into the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll Sunday, and Florida State is back in the rankings for the first time in four years.
Hall throws 4 TDs, No. 19 BYU beats Wyoming 38-24
Jaren Hall is a bit of a perfectionist. The BYU quarterback is always looking for some new way to improve his game.
No. 18 Washington dominates in 40-22 thumping of Stanford
The attention thus far around Washington's impressive start has mostly focused on quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and the dazzling numbers he's posted.
Rising throws two TDs, No. 13 Utah beats Arizona St 34-13
The Utah Utes have a veteran coach nearing two decades in charge of the program, a seasoned quarterback with a few years in the team's system, multiple offensive playmakers and a stout defense that doesn't give up many big plays.
Cordeiro, Robinson lead San Jose St. past W. Michigan 34-6
Chevan Cordeiro passed for 250 yards and two touchdowns, Kairee Robinson had 13 carries for 71 yards and two TDs to help San Jose State beat Western Michigan 34-6 Saturday night.
Addison's late TD gives No. 7 USC 17-14 win over Oregon St
Caleb Williams found his favorite target when it mattered most.
Takeaways: After rush to give Tucker megadeal, MSU slips
Michigan State blew up the market for college football coaches last season by giving Mel Tucker a massive 10-year contract as the Spartans charged out to a 9-1 start in his second campaign.
Barron, Davis help Weber State beat UC Davis 17-12
Bronson Barron completed 20 of 30 passes for 201 yards, including a 16-yard touchdown pass to Josh Davis, and Davis added 100 yards rushing on 20 carries to help Weber State beat UC Davis 17-12 Saturday night.
Miami (Ohio) tops Northwestern 17-14 with late field goal
Graham Nicholson kicked a tiebreaking 36-yard field goal with 21 seconds left in regulation, and Miami (Ohio) rallied late to stun Northwestern 17-14 on Saturday.
Miller, Southern Utah beat Utah Tech 31-17
Justin Miller completed 29 of 37 passes for 352 and two touchdowns, Elijah Burns and Bobby Cole each ran for a TD and Southern Utah beat Utah Tech 31-17 Saturday night.
Martinez runs for 4 TDs, K-State stuns No. 6 Sooners 41-34
Kansas State has done it again.
Big fourth quarter lifts Alcorn State over UAPB
Alcorn State pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 38-21 in a Southwestern Athletic Conference opener Saturday night.
Football families to know: traveling Erdmanns, Gophers chain gang
One way to celebrate a big upset of the No. 1 team is to fly to Europe to watch more football. And get to know the guys manning the sticks on Gophers sidelines.
5 key questions as Gophers men's basketball opens practice
Second-year U coach Ben Johnson welcomes younger roster, but with new talent comes questions in several areas.
South Carolina, RB Lloyd overpower Charlotte 56-20
Marshawn Lloyd at last looked like the dynamic playmaker he expected to be when he came to South Carolina. And he plans on more big moments ahead for himself and the Gamecocks.
Tuten scores 3 TDs to help NC A&T beat SC State 41-27
Bhayshul Tuten had 12 carries for 140 yards and two touchdowns and added a 15-yard TD reception to help N.C. A&T beat South Carolina State 41-27 Saturday night.
Achane leads No. 23 Texas A&M past No. 10 Arkansas, 23-21
Demani Richardson got the ball just like he wanted, and the defensive back sprinted the final 82 yards down the sideline on a wild fumble return touchdown for No. 23 Texas A&M.