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Cougs to play Utah state in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
PULLMAN — The Washington State University Cougars football team (6-6) is set to play Utah State (6-6) in the Famou…
No. 4 Notre Dame sacks No. 1 Clemson 47-40 in double OT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — When Clemson's desperate attempt to convert a fourth-and-forever ended in a scrum, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book tossed his helmet as he sprinted onto the field to celebrate with his teamm…
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Mississippi State ekes past short-handed Vanderbilt 24-17
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — First-year Mississippi State coach Mike Leach says he tried to inspire his team this week by showing them footage of Hall-of-Fame NFL safety Ed Reed.
After breakthrough vs. Clemson, BC looms for Notre Dame
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — For all that Notre Dame has accomplished in 11 seasons under Brian Kelly, the Fighting Irish at their best always seem to be just a little less than the best of the best in college football.
App St. continues winning ways in 38-17 win over Texas St.
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Zac Thomas threw for three touchdowns, Daetrich Harrington ran for 113 yards and Appalachian State pulled away from Texas State for a 38-17 win on Saturday.
Buechele, No. 18 SMU pull away late, top undermanned Temple
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Coaches have a variety of ways to motivate their players. With his team trailing at halftime, SMU’s Sonny Dykes threatened to keep the Mustangs in town a little longer than they would have hoped.
Wells, Knox, No. 16 Marshall outmuscle Massachusetts 51-10
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Once Brenden Knox got the ball, No. 16 Marshall was off and running.
Air Force-Wyoming game canceled due to Academy virus cases
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Air Force’s scheduled game at Wyoming this Saturday has been canceled due to an “upward trend” of COVID-19 cases at the Air Force Academy, the Mountain West Conference announced Sunda…
Franks, Arkansas have big 3rd quarter, beat Tennessee 24-13
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Feleipe Franks threw three touchdown passes in the second half to lead Arkansas in a 24-13, come-from-behind win against Tennessee on Saturday night.
No. 13 Indiana finally finds way to beat No. 23 Michigan
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — After the postgame party was over, after Indiana fans chanted “We want Bama!” and coach Tom Allen went crowd-surfing in the Hoosiers' locker room once again, Michael Penix Jr. started looki…
Fields throws 5 TDs passes, No. 3 Ohio State beats Rutgers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Justin Fields threw five touchdown passes, and No. 3 Ohio State won a Big Ten game on Saturday night. But it was hard to tell from the postgame demeanor of coach Ryan Day and some of his playe…
Ramsey throws 2 TDs, Northwestern hangs on to beat Nebraska
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Peyton Ramsey heard Riley Lees screaming for the ball, then delivered a touchdown pass to give Northwestern breathing room on the way to another tight victory over Nebraska. But not before the…
Rivers scores four touchdowns in Fresno State's 40-27 win
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ronnie Rivers scored four touchdowns, Chris Gaston made two interceptions and Fresno State defeated UNLV 40-27 on Saturday.
Stanford quarterback, two others out against No. 12 Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Stanford quarterback Davis Mills was unavailable Saturday at No. 12 Oregon because of coronavirus testing results and contract tracing procedures.
Pickett returns to help Pitt snap skid, defeat Florida St.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Kenny Pickett knew he would miss some games with an ankle injury. But he also had a recovery plan and intended to be back in time to face Florida State.