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Vikings fall to Columbia Basin at home
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (4-7) lost at home to the Columbia Basin Hawks (11-8) Friday n…
No. 2 Alabama, minus Jaylen Waddle, hosts Mississippi State
Mike Leach’s Air Raid offense has put up some big passing numbers, just not nearly as big as those produced by Nick Saban’s Alabama team.
No. 13 Michigan hosts Michigan State in fan-free Big House
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Toward the end of his video conference with reporters this week, Mel Tucker was asked point blank if he was intentionally avoiding using his next opponent's name.
Big Ten denies Nebraska request to play nonconference game
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Big Ten denied Nebraska’s request to play a nonconference opponent Saturday to replace its originally scheduled game with Wisconsin that was canceled because the Badgers had a spike in COVI…
No. 6 Oklahoma State faces Texas, former OC Mike Yurcich
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy knows all about Mike Yurcich.
Matchup of unranked LSU, Auburn highlights Week 6 in SEC
Here are things to watch in Week 6 in the Southeastern Conference:
Raiders stadium will have fans, but for college game not NFL
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Raiders were fittingly the first team to play inside Allegiant Stadium, their sparkling new home near the famed Las Vegas Strip.
Tennessee back to fundamentals to fix woes of 3-game skid
The Tennessee Volunteers have been using their open date to take a very close look at themselves.
'The ones we play for': Iowa keeps 'wave' for young patients
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Home football games for the University of Iowa won't have the same roar and buzz this season because the usual 69,000 fans won't be there. One beloved tradition will go on uninterrupted.
Duke looks for spark against Charlotte after 1-5 start
The turnovers piled up fast for Duke through the first six weeks. So did the losses. The Blue Devils are hoping that’s behind them now entering Saturday’s game against Charlotte.
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
Nov. 5
Familiar place: No. 25 Boise St back in poll, travels to AFA
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Bryan Harsin had a novel idea for his players — so he started a book club.
No. 7 Cincinnati looks to avenge losses to Memphis
Memphis (3-1, 2-1 American) at No. 7 Cincinnati (4-0, 2-0), Saturday at noon ET (ESPN).
Freshmen duo leads No. 16 Kansas State to West Virginia
A pair of freshman have helped lead No. 16 Kansas State's rise to the top of the Big 12 standings.
Vanderbilt eager to play again, first up is game vs Ole Miss
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Vanderbilt Commodores have tried to make up for lost time, hoping unexpected practice time will be evident when they finally play their first game in three weeks.
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.