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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…
Williams' 3 TDs help No. 18 UNC pull away from Syracuse 31-6
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina opened a high-expectation season with a fast start and a strong finish, sandwiched around a run of mistake-filled play. And all of it came amid the unusual backdrop of sectio…
USC OL Alijah Vera-Tucker opts out to prepare for NFL draft
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker has opted out of the upcoming season to enter the NFL draft.
Eligibility waiver denied for Syracuse OL Chris Bleich
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — The NCAA has denied a transfer waiver seeking immediate eligibility for Syracuse offensive lineman Chris Bleich.
Doege, RBs shine, West Virginia beats E. Kentucky 56-10
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Jarrett Doege threw three touchdown passes, Leddie Brown and Alec Sinkfield gave West Virginia's running game a lift it hadn't seen in quite some time, and the Mountaineers beat Eastern Ken…
Malzahn: 10 Auburn players sidelined by COVID-19 issues
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Coach Gus Malzahn said No. 11 Auburn had five starters out of practice this week because of COVID-19-related issues.
Pitt races away from Austin Peay, 55-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett threw a touchdown pass and ran for another as Pittsburgh scored on each of its first six offensive possessions and raced to a 55-0 victory over Austin Peay at Heinz Field on Saturday.
Harris leads Miami to season-opening win over UAB
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cam’Ron Harris ran for 134 yards and scored twice to lead Miami to a 31-14 season-opening win over UAB Thursday night.
Appalachian State opens season with 35-20 win over Charlotte
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Thomas Hennigan caught a 51-yard touchdown pass, Daetrich Harrington added two fourth-quarter scoring runs and Appalachian State beat Charlotte 35-20 in both teams' season opener on a rainy Satur…
Bowman, Texas Tech hold off Houston Baptist 35-33 in opener
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Alan Bowman threw for 430 yards and two touchdowns and Texas Tech stopped FCS team Houston Baptist on a 2-point conversion attempt late in the fourth quarter, hanging on for a 35-33 victory Sa…
Anderson, Buchanan lead Army over Louisiana-Monroe 37-7
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Christian Anderson and Jakobi Buchanan ran for two touchdowns apiece and Army beat Louisiana-Monroe 37-7 on Saturday.
Ex-Penn State WR Shorter gets waiver to play now at Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Former Penn State receiver Justin Shorter is eligible to play for No. 8 Florida this season.
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Fun Belt upest; Big Ten comeback?
On the first Saturday of the college football season with Power Five conference teams playing, the Sun Belt was the star and the Big Ten grabbed headlines without even playing.
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Sept. 13
No. 18 Tar Heels eager to see Howell's next act at QB
Sam Howell rarely looked like a rookie at North Carolina last season, rolling to big yardage totals and throwing more touchdowns than any true freshman in Bowl Subdivision history.
Arkansas State beats Kansas State 35-31 in final minute
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Jonathan Adams Jr. caught a career-high three touchdown passes, including the game-winner with 38 seconds remaining, and Arkansas State defeated Kansas State 35-31 on Saturday for the Red Wol…