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Cougs name Citowicki new women's soccer head coach
PULLMAN — Washington State athletics announced Chris Citowicki as its new head coach of the Cougars women’s soccer…
Mendenhall: Armstrong has concussion, listed as day-to-day
Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall said quarterback Brennan Armstrong suffered a concussion when he was knocked out of the Cavaliers’ 38-21 loss to North Carolina State on Saturday and will have to work through concu…
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.
Huskers-Hawkeyes football game to be day after Thanksgiving
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Nebraska will play at Iowa on the day after Thanksgiving, continuing a tradition that started when the Cornhuskers joined the Big Ten in 2011.
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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.
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.
Okla QB Rattler out in 2nd qtr, back later vs No. 22 Texas
DALLAS (AP) — Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler returned in the second half against No. 22 Texas after being replaced following two turnovers before halftime Saturday.
Washington baseball hit for minor recruiting violations
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington’s baseball program has been placed on probation for one year after the NCAA ruled the school had committed recruiting violations by paying for the travel of parents accompanying prospects …
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.
Duke overcomes turnovers, beats Syracuse 38-24
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Duke coach David Cutcliffe did what he expected to do after that elusive first win — he danced with his team in a locker room full of joy.
Rattler TD pass in 4th OT sends OU past No. 22 Texas 53-45
DALLAS (AP) — Benched early and celebrating late, Spencer Rattler had quite the first experience in a most unusual version of the Red River rivalry.