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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…
Texas-Oklahoma won't look or feel the same in 2020
Tim Taylor's plans for the Texas-Oklahoma game have changed. Instead of enjoying a long weekend with old friends as he has for decades, he’ll make the trip from Austin in one day, bringing a mask and plenty of hand…
Coan's injury provides opportunity for Wisconsin QB Mertz
From the moment he announced his college choice, Graham Mertz has received more attention than the typical Wisconsin quarterback.
Mac Jones, No. 2 Alabama visit Matt Corral, Mississippi
No. 2 Alabama (2-0, 2-0 SEC) at Mississippi (1-1, 1-1), Saturday at 6 p.m. ET ESPN).
No. 15 BYU's attention on UTSA, not rise in rankings
The directive this week for No. 15 BYU: Fixate only on UTSA, not that continual rise in the rankings.
Delta postpones No. 23 La. Lafayette-Coastal Carolina game
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — The threat of severe weekend weather from Hurricane Delta has led to the postponement of No. 23 Louisiana-Lafayette's game against visiting Coastal Carolina from Saturday to the night of Oct. …
Storm sends No. 17 LSU to Mizzou to face new starting QB
No. 17 LSU (1-1, 1-1 SEC) at Missouri (0-2, 0-2), Saturday at noon ET (ESPN).
SEC threatens fines, suspensions for breaking mask protocols
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey is threatening schools with $100,000 fines and individuals with suspensions if coaches fail to keep masks on during games as the league tries to play through the cor…
Pitt knows all about BC QB and former Pa. prep star Jurkovec
BOSTON (AP) — Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi recognizes Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec from his time as a Western Pennsylvania prep phenom.
Florida Atlantic has third game postponed due to COVID-19
Florida Atlantic’s game at Southern Mississippi on Saturday has been postponed because COVID-19 issues.
No. 5 Notre Dame returns after hiatus to host Florida State
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — A dash of concern, firm resolve and no blame.
Another huge SEC game: No. 3 Georgia hosts No. 14 Tennessee
No. 14 Tennessee (2-0) at No. 3 Georgia (2-0), Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS).
No. 8 Tar Heels, No. 19 Hokies meet in key ACC matchup
No. 19 Virginia Tech (2-0, 2-0 ACC) at No. 8 North Carolina (2-0, 2-0), Saturday at noon ET (ABC).
Texas officer charged in Black man's fatal shooting fired
DALLAS (AP) — A white police officer charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Black man in a small East Texas city was fired Thursday.
K-State 2-0 in Big 12 for 1st time since 2014 going to TCU
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said he didn't even know what the Big 12 standings looked like when he was asked about his Wildcats being among the leaders.
Big 12 takes hit from shoddy defenses of Oklahoma, Texas
Oklahoma and Texas are struggling on defense again, and it has cost both programs and the Big 12 Conference.