College Sports
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Vikings claim 3-0 road victory over Treasure Valley
ONTARIO, Ore. — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (4-6) had a strong showing on the road as they won in three…
UConn says positive test wasn't from a player or a coach
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn coach Geno Auriemma says he's been trying to convince his team that despite having the start of its season postponed because of a positive coronavirus test, everything is going to be just…
Elijah Moore piling up stats since painful Egg Bowl moment
Elijah Moore isn't letting his worst moment in college football define him.
Badgers' Williams questions PI calls in loss to Northwestern
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin cornerback Caesar Williams questioned pass interference calls made during last weekend's loss to Northwestern and said the penalties won’t cause the Badgers to play any less aggressiv…
COVID-19 putting college basketball traditions in quarantine
There is a tradition at Taylor University, a small NAIA school in Indiana, where the entire crowd sits in complete silence until the men’s basketball team scores its 10th point of the game and sets off a wild celeb…
Trask faces Kentucky again, as starter, Heisman front-runner
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Trask’s college football career, maybe even his current Heisman Trophy campaign, essentially began at Kentucky last season.
Editorial Roundup: Louisiana
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Monday Sports in Brief
NFL
No. 17 Cyclones rout Kansas St 45-0 behind Purdy's 3 TDs
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Brock Purdy passed for 236 yards and three touchdowns and No. 17 Iowa State extended a historic start in Big 12 play, beating the Wildcats 45-0 on Saturday.
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Hints at what's to come from CFP
The College Football Playoff rankings will be released for the first time this season Tuesday.
Pearl: Top Auburn recruit not yet declared eligible by NCAA
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn's top recruit, point guard Sharife Cooper, hasn't been cleared to play by the NCAA.
More than wins, losses at stake as basketball season arrives
As more than 300 teams prepare to start a season that will look nothing like any before it, the conversation isn't so much about who will be cutting down the nets at the end of March Madness as much as whether anyo…
Armstrong throws for 4 TDs, Virginia beats Abilene Christian
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Brennan Armstrong threw for 383 yards and four touchdowns and Virginia beat Abilene Christian 55-15 on Saturday night.
Takeaways: Playing through pandemic predictably frustrating
The college football Saturday started with another game being postponed, the 18th of the week, and a dispute between Clemson and Florida State.
No. 3 Ohio State holds off No. 9 Indiana 42-35
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Master Teague ran for a career-high 169 yards and two touchdowns, Justin Fields accounted for three scores and No. 3 Ohio State held off a comeback bid by Michael Penix Jr., Ty Fryfogle and No…
Conferences join forces on virus testing procedures for refs
Debbie Williamson is used to the challenges of putting together the officiating puzzle.