College Sports
For the details surrounding college sports news, browse through our articles and headlines below.
Huskies win regular season finale over Ducks
EUGENE, Ore. — The University of Washington Huskies (20-9) capped off regular season play with a 70-69 road victor…
Monday's Sports in Brief
PRO FOOTBALL
North Dakota consensus No. 1 in preseason NCAA hockey poll
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — North Dakota is the consensus No. 1 team in college hockey with the sport set to restart after an eight-month pause due to the pandemic.
Washington State names de Laura as starting QB for opener
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Freshman Jayden de Laura has been named the starting quarterback for Washington State when the Cougars open their season at Oregon State on Saturday, first-year coach Nick Rolovich said.
Problem for No. 1 Clemson is defensive breakdowns, not QB
Clemson has proven its got a capable young replacement for Heisman Trophy contender Trevor Lawrence. The top-ranked Tigers, though, are still searching for consistent answers for a banged-up, depleted defense that …
No timetable available for winter, spring sports at UMaine
ORONO, Maine (AP) — The University of Maine System said no determination has been made about winter and spring sports competitions, and no timetable is available about when those decisions could be made.
Penn State trying to stay upbeat despite 0-2 start
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — There’s an unmarked grave somewhere along Penn State’s two outdoor practice fields.
Cat-Griz football game scheduled for March 27 in Missoula
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Cat-Griz football game in March? That's the plan.
Patterson, defense help Buffalo beat Northern Illinois 49-30
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Jaret Patterson had 20 carries for 137 yards and two touchdowns and the Buffalo defense scored three TDs as the Bulls beat Northern Illinois 49-30 on Wednesday night.
Marshall to limit attendance for crash anniversary events
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall University will limit the number of people who can attend events that will mark the 50th anniversary of the worst disaster in U.S. sports history.
SEC midseason awards: Saban, Ojulari, Jones among ''winners'
A season of league-only games in the Southeastern Conference isn't for the meek — or the mediocre.
Tuesday's Sports in Brief
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Eleby, Eskridge help Western Michigan beat Akron 58-13
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Kaleb Eleby passed for 262 yards and three touchdowns, including two to D'Wayne Eskridge, and Western Michigan cruised to a 58-13 win over Akron on Wednesday night in the season, and Mid-American…
Wisconsin-Purdue game off amid Badgers' coronavirus outbreak
Wisconsin has canceled Saturday's home game against Purdue, the second straight game the 10th-ranked Badgers have called off as COVID-19 cases within their team continue to rise.
GOP’s Tuberville defeats US Sen. Jones, flips Alabama seat
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former college football coach Tommy Tuberville on Tuesday recaptured a U.S. Senate seat for Republicans by defeating Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama, who had widely been considered the Senate’s m…
Butler assistant coach retires amid COVID-19 concerns
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Longtime college basketball coach Jeff Meyer is retiring after 41 seasons on the sideline, most recently at Butler, citing family considerations and COVID-19 concerns.