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Vikings fall in straight sets against Yakima Valley
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (4-8) had a tough matchup against the Yakima Valley Yaks (18-5…
No. 20 Hokies finally getting started vs. the Wolfpack
North Carolina State (1-0, 1-0 ACC) at No. 20 Virginia Tech (0-0, 0-0), Saturday at 8 p.m. ET (ACCN).
Wilson leading No. 23 Kentucky into opener at No. 8 Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson has waited for football's return even longer than most of his Southeastern Conference brethren.
Pruitt gets raise, extension from Tennessee after 2 seasons
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — No. 16 Tennessee has given coach Jeremy Pruitt a raise and a contract extension through 2025 after two seasons on the job.
No. 18 BYU takes on Troy in return after COVID-19 outbreak
Troy (1-0) at No. 18 BYU (1-0), Saturday at 10:15 p.m. ET (ESPN).
No. 21 Pitt faces speedy test against No. 24 Louisville
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The warm-up portion of No. 21 Pittsburgh's schedule is over and coach Pat Narduzzi knows it.
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Syracuse hosts Georgia Tech; first game in renovated Dome
Syracuse coach Dino Babers didn't see the big improvement he expected when his Orange dropped their second straight road game to start the season. He remains upbeat.
Virginia finally gets to suit up against winless Blue Devils
Virginia is finally set to open its season after three scheduled openers were scrapped because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Mullen takes No. 5 Florida, title hopes back to Mississippi
Dan Mullen should hope this trip to Ole Miss goes as well his first — or his last.
No. 2 Alabama visits Missouri to begin SEC-only campaign
No. 2 Alabama at Missouri, Saturday at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN).
No. 15 Oklahoma State unsure of QB for West Virginia game
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — With Spencer Sanders’ status unclear for Saturday’s game against West Virginia, it is uncertain who will be at quarterback for No. 15 Oklahoma State in the Big 12 opener for both schools.
What’s old is new again as No. 4 Georgia opens at Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A nearly month-long postponement to the start of college football in the Southeastern Conference may feel different, but it won’t look much different.
No. 3 Oklahoma looks to avoid another loss to Kansas State
Last year, Oklahoma wasn’t fully focused on Kansas State.
Big 12 conference openers include 1st games for Baylor, TCU
Some things to watch Saturday in the Big 12, when conference play starts in the league's 25th season. It will be the season openers for TCU and Baylor, who weren't able to play their scheduled non-conference games …