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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…
New Mexico college athletes issue plea to practice, play
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Athletes from five New Mexico universities are asking Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for more flexibility that would let them to do what most colleges in other states are being allowed to do —…
SDSU gets rare visit from No. 22 UCLA for season opener
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic and a long friendship between coaches Brian Dutcher of San Diego State and Mick Cronin of UCLA led to the No. 22 Bruins committing to a rare regular-seas…
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Penn State to work Levis into QB rotation with Clifford
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — James Franklin wasn’t going to bench Sean Clifford during a lopsided loss to Maryland, and the Penn State coach is not about to turn away from his quarterback despite Penn State’s winless …
Williams likely to play bigger role for young Boilermakers
Purdue forward Trevion Williams is sturdy and experienced enough to handle a hefty workload.
South Carolina, Muschamp seeking offensive spark at QB
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Will Muschamp is searching for a spark on offense — again.
After bottoming out, Northwestern, Collins seek turnaround
Northwestern has come a long way the past few years, just not in the right direction.
Experience gives No. 7 Wisconsin plenty of confidence
Wisconsin begins this pandemic-delayed season with most of the same players who created so many memorable moments during a stirring stretch drive last year.
Vantrease's 4 TDs lead Buffalo past Miami (Ohio) 42-10
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kyle Vantrease passed for 353 yards and four touchdowns, Jaret Patterson rushed for two scores and Buffalo beat Miami (Ohio) 42-10 on Tuesday night.
The Latest: Dodgers organization has 5 positive virus cases
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Franks expects return to Florida to be 'kind of just crazy'
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Feleipe Franks already has lifelong memories from the Swamp.
Arkansas coach to miss Florida game with COVID-19
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas said Tuesday that coach Sam Pittman will miss the game at No. 6 Florida on Saturday after having two positive COVID-19 tests.
Pitino, Gophers again have new look with trio of transfers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Richard Pitino has returned for a pivotal eighth year at Minnesota, coming off another lower-half conference finish that was overshadowed by the coronavirus-prompted shutdown of the sport.
No. 1 Alabama-LSU, No. 5 Texas A&M-Tennessee postponed
No. 1 Alabama at LSU and No. 5 Texas A&M at Tennessee will not be played Saturday because of COVID-19 issues, raising the number of Southeastern Conference games postponed this week to three.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo tests positive for COVID-19
Tom Izzo has been an advocate for wearing masks and social distancing, hoping to use his platform at Michigan State as a Basketball Hall of Fame coach to help slow the spread of COVID-19.