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The Latest: Japan's virus cases hit record for fourth day
TOKYO — The daily tally of reported COVID-19 cases in Japan hit a record for the fourth day in a row, with 2,508 people confirmed infected, the health ministry said Sunday.
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.
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Nevada goes to 5-0 with 26-21 win over San Diego State
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Carson Strong threw two touchdown passes and Nevada's defense stifled San Diego State in the second half, stopping the Aztecs with a last-minute goal-line stand in a 26-21 victory on Saturday.
Gebbia's TD trifecta leads Oregon State, 31-27, over Cal
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State quarterback Tristan Gebbia passed for a touchdown, ran for a touchdown and was on the receiving end of a score in the Beavers’ 31-27 victory Saturday over California at Reser Sta…
Booth's 4 TDs carry E. Kentucky past W. Carolina 49-17
RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Alonzo Booth ran for 178 yards and three touchdowns, caught another and Eastern Kentucky's four touchdowns in the fourth quarter sent it to a 49-17 win over Western Carolina on Saturday.
Georgia State powers to 31-14 defeat of South Alabama
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Cornelious Brown IV passed for 334 yards and Tucker Gregg rushed for three touchdowns — both career highs — and Georgia State beat South Alabama 31-14 on Saturday.
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.
Smith, No. 1 Alabama rout short-handed Kentucky, 63-3
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama didn't quite look like itself at first after an extended period on the sidelines, but it scarcely made a difference on the scoreboard.
No. 7 Cincinnati stays unbeaten with 36-33 win over UCF
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — No. 7 Cincinnati found itself in a four-quarter struggle for the first time all season and Desmond Ridder and the Bearcats showed they can take a punch.
McCormick scores twice, leads UTSA over Southern Miss 23-20
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Sincere McCormick ran for 173 yards and two touchdowns to lead UTSA to a 23-20 victory over Southern Mississippi on Saturday.
Ramsey, No. 19 Northwestern top No. 10 Wisconsin 17-7
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Every clutch play by Peyton Ramsey. Every big hit by Northwestern's defense. It was all designed to send a message.
Shough throws 3 TDs and No. 11 Oregon survives Bruins 38-35
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Tyler Shough and Devon Williams have found their on-field chemistry.
Iowa beats Penn State; Nittany Lions 0-5 for first time
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Spencer Petras smiled and admitted he’s not the strongest runner when he has the football in his hands.
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.