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Cougs best Utah State in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
BOISE — The Washington State University Cougars (7-6) concluded their season with a win over the Utah State Aggies…
Smart hopes resilient Georgia starts strong against Alabama
The resiliency demonstrated by No. 3 Georgia in second-half comeback wins over Arkansas and Tennessee makes coach Kirby Smart excited about the Bulldogs' potential for a special season.
Florida's defensive debacle could prompt changes before LSU
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s offense is potent enough to win championships. Its defense is porous enough to lose every game.
The Latest: Panel studies illness cause in vaccine trial
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Johnson & Johnson executives say it will be a few days before they know more about an unexplained illness in one participant that caused a temporary pause in its late-stage COVID-19 vaccine st…
Sun Belt's best clash as No. 21 ULL hosts Coastal Carolina
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — For the 21st-ranked Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns, the unbeaten Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and the Sun Belt Conference, a hurricane delay provided a silver lining.
The Latest: Johnson & Johnson pauses virus vaccine study
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Johnson & Johnson executives say it will be a few days before they know more about an unexplained illness in one participant that caused a temporary pause in its late-stage COVID-19 vaccine st…
Bowden says he is improving after contracting COVID-19
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden, hospitalized last week after contracting COVID-19, says he is feeling better and hopes to go home soon.
Jurkovec throws 3 TDs; BC beats Pitt in OT on missed PAT
BOSTON (AP) — Boston College coach Jeff Hafley was trying to figure out how to stop Pittsburgh's offense in a second overtime when he took a quick look and realized the game was over after the Panthers missed an ex…
LSU is first defending national champion to be unranked since 2011; Alabama-Georgia set for 2-3 matchup
NEW YORK (AP) — LSU is first defending national champion to be unranked since 2011; Alabama-Georgia set for 2-3 matchup.
COVID cases force delay of Baylor game vs No. 7 Oklahoma St.
WACO, Texas (AP) — An increase in positive COVID-19 cases at Baylor and concerns of an outbreak have led to the Bears' scheduled home game Saturday against No. 7 Oklahoma State being pushed back nearly two months.
Late fumble helps Jacksonville State beat Mercer 34-28
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Nicario Harper's 64-yard fumble return for a touchdown with about five minutes left helped Jacksonville State pull away from Mercer for a 34-28 victory on a rainy Saturday.
Kansas State has 3-0 start in Big 12 after 21-14 win at TCU
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Kansas State got another non-offensive touchdown and a solid performance from a true freshman quarterback in his first start against one of the Big 12's best defensive coaches.
Kansas State QB Skylar Thompson to miss rest of season
Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his throwing shoulder, leaving freshman Will Howard to lead the No. 22 Wildcats the rest of the way.
Kentucky intercepts 6 passes to beat Mississippi State 24-2
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Terry Wilson threw a second-quarter touchdown, and Chris Rodriguez rushed for another after the first of six interceptions that helped Kentucky beat Mississippi State 24-2 on Saturday night.
Kennesaw State coach Agnus Berenato taking leave of absence
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Kennesaw State coach Agnus Berenato is taking a leave of absence following recent surgery for breast cancer.
Watson's 4 TD passes sends Troy past Texas St. 37-17
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Gunnar Watson threw three touchdowns in three straight drives in the first half and Troy peeled away from Texas State for a 37-17 win on Saturday.