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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…
Boilermakers head to Minnesota seeking more balanced attack
Purdue coach Jeff Brohm built his reputation on running creative, wide-open offenses.
NCAA graduation rates reach another record high at 90%
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — College athletes continue to graduate at record rates and outperform non-athletes, according to the NCAA's new Graduation Success Rate report.
Young UConn team expects to compete for 12th national title
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn has not had seven first-year players on its roster since back in 1988, the year the Huskies won the first of their 18 Big East titles.
Wichita State coach Marshall resigns after misconduct probe
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall resigned Tuesday following an investigation into allegations of verbal and physical abuse, ending a tenure that soared to the Final Four and crashed on the…
'Ball of energy' McCaffrey out to rev up Nebraska offense
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Upon meeting Luke McCaffrey for the first time, Nebraska defensive lineman Ty Robinson probably hoped his new roommate would cut back on the caffeine.
Top freshmen forge their own paths in picking schools
Many of the nation’s brightest prospects in the most recent recruiting class didn’t necessarily select the most obvious schools.
POLL ALERT: Alabama still No. 1 as top 8 unchanged; No. 9 Indiana set for top-10 matchup with Ohio State; Tulsa No. 25.
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Alabama still No. 1 as top 8 unchanged; No. 9 Indiana set for top-10 matchup with Ohio State; Tulsa No. 25.
Big 12 title game set for Dec. 19 with tickets going on sale
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Big 12 plans to play its football championship game Dec. 19 after previously listing that Saturday and the preceding one as tentative dates.
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Allen's emotional style fuels turnaround for No. 9 Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tom Allen rubbed his chin, took a couple of deep breaths and composed himself Monday.
Shough leads No. 11 Oregon over Washington State 43-29
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Running back Travis Dye of No. 11 Oregon recalled the bitter feeling after the Ducks lost at Washington State in 2018, and he didn't plan to experience it again Saturday night.
Light reading: Fleck regaling Gophers with pregame kid books
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Starting with his trademarked “Row the Boat” motto that touts energy, trust and optimism, University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck has never lacked for clever ways to connect with and mo…
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim tests positive for virus
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, and the Orange have paused all team activities.
Heisman front-runner? Trask, No. 6 Florida thump Hogs 63-35
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Trask has gone from Heisman hopeful to potential Heisman Trophy front-runner in two months, much of it coming in the last two weeks.
San Jose St. beats UNLV, 4-0 for first time since 1955
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Nick Starkel threw two touchdown passes to Bailey Gaither and San Jose State beat UNLV 34-17 on Saturday night.