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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…
Travis Roy, BU player paralyzed in first game, dies at 45
BOSTON (AP) — Travis Roy, the Boston University hockey player who was paralyzed 11 seconds into his first college shift and went on to become an advocate for spinal cord injury survivors both in and outside the spo…
Baylor seeking offensive identity with defensive TCU in Waco
Baylor is still trying to figure out its identity on offense, a difficult task with a new coach in an uneven season interrupted by the pandemic.
No. 3 Ohio State faces first road test at No. 18 Penn State
No. 3 Ohio State (1-0) at No. 18 Penn State (0-1), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC).
No. 5 Georgia looks for more success after byes vs Kentucky
Byes have been good for No. 5 Georgia under Kirby Smart, which makes last week’s unexpected break very welcome for the Bulldogs.
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Pandemic alters No. 22 SMU's prep for Navy's triple option
DALLAS (AP) — No. 22 SMU's preparation for Navy's triple-option running game is a little different in this pandemic-altered season.
No. 4 Notre Dame heavily favored against struggling Ga Tech
No. 4 Notre Dame (5-0, 4-0 ACC) at Georgia Tech (2-4, 2-3), Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC).
History in making? No. 11 BYU has shot at rare 7-0 start
Defensive lineman Bracken El-Bakri and the 11th-ranked BYU Cougars have a chance at accomplishing a little school history.
Back in the Big East, UConn women favorite to win title
NEW YORK (AP) — Geno Auriemma and UConn are back home in the Big East sitting in a familiar spot — atop the preseason poll.
No. 8 A&M looks to push win streak over Arkansas to 9 games
Arkansas (2-2 SEC) at No. 8 Texas A&M (3-1), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET (SECN).
Lawrence out, No. 1 Clemson looks for 10th straight over BC
Boston College (4-2, 3-2 ACC) at No. 1 Clemson (6-0, 5-0), Saturday at noon (ABC).
No. 17 Indiana goes for fifth straight win against Rutgers
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — After a rollercoaster ride to get the Big Ten Conference football season underway, the opening weekend of play was thrilling — and very surprising in some cases.
Opening weekend surprises creates different look for Big Ten
The first weekend of Big Ten football was full of surprises.
No. 25 Boise State faces road test at Air Force
No. 25 Boise State (1-0, 1-0 Mountain West) at Air Force (1-1, 0-1), Saturday at 6 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network).
No. 6 Cowboys host Longhorns as class of the Big 12
Texas (3-2, 2-2 Big 12) at No. 6 Oklahoma State (4-0, 3-0), Saturday at 4 p.m. ET (FOX).