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Quincy standout ‘Duckie’ Workinger returns home to lead Vikings womens wrestling
MOSES LAKE — Shannon “Duckie” Workinger was named the new head coach of women’s wrestling at Big Bend Community Co…
No. 13 Michigan's offense was ready for season opener
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Even as Michigan closed the 2019 season with dispiriting losses to Ohio State and Alabama, there were some encouraging signs for the Wolverines on offense.
Strong gets Nevada past Wyoming 37-34 in OT to open season
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Carson Strong threw his fourth touchdown pass, a nine-yarder to Romeo Doubs in overtime as Nevada beat Wyoming 37-34 on Saturday night in the Mountain West Conference and season openers for both t…
McPhearson fumble return lifts Texas Tech over West Virginia
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Cornerback Zech McPhearson returned a fumble 56 yards for a touchdown with 8:44 left to lift Texas Tech to a 34-27 victory over West Virginia on Saturday night.
Ramsey, Anderson lead way, Northwestern pounds Terps 43-3
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Peyton Ramsey sure seemed comfortable in his new surroundings. Northwestern looked like a team out to prove its struggles last season were nothing more than an unpleasant aberration.
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Maryland looking past Northwestern debacle toward Minnesota
For Maryland, the best part about a short week that features a matchup with Minnesota on Friday night is that the Terrapins didn't have to dwell too long on their miserable season-opening performance at Northwester…
POLL ALERT: Indiana jumps into Top 25 after stunning Penn State; Ohio State surges to No. 3 behind Clemson, Alabama
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Indiana jumps into Top 25 after stunning Penn State; Ohio State surges to No. 3 behind Clemson, Alabama.
AP Top 25: Indiana jumps in at 17; Ohio State moves up to 3
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AP Top 25 Takeaways: Heisman race begins as Fields enters
Now that Justin Fields has arrived, the Heisman Trophy race can begin.
Rockette, Baker spark South Alabama past UL-Monroe
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Devin Rockette returned an interception a school-record 95 yards to open scoring early, Kawaan Baker hauled in six passes for 154 yards with three touchdowns and South Alabama walloped Louisiana…
ESPN won't hold college basketball events in Florida bubble
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — ESPN won’t hold college basketball tournaments in a Florida bubble next month.
Indiana's gamble pays off in OT upset over No. 8 Penn State
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana coach Tom Allen had grown weary of close calls in big games.
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Who's best or rewarding success?
The AP Top 25 is embracing diversity.
Fields, No. 5 Ohio St run away from Huskers in opener, 52-17
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Justin Fields and No. 5 Ohio State shook off the rust in the first half and then buried Nebraska the rest of the way.
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