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Bell throws four touchdowns as Eagles survives UNC rally
CHENEY — The Eastern Washington Eagles (2-5) earned a much-needed win over the University of Northern Colorado Bea…
Ehlinger leads No. 14 Texas romp over UTEP 59-3
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The stadium was mostly empty and the Texas players beat a quick path off the field when it was all over rather than lingering for the traditional singing of “The Eyes of Texas."
No. 10 Notre Dame makes ACC debut, beating Duke 27-13
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Kyren Williams ran for 112 yards and two touchdowns in his first start, grad quarterback Ian Book threw for 263 yards and No. 10 Notre Dame beat Duke 27-13 on Saturday at rainy Notre Dame St…
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Carroll runs for 2 TDs, Tulane rallies, beats S. Alabama
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Cameron Carroll ran for two of Tulane's four rushing touchdowns and the Green Wave scored the final 21 points to beat South Alabama 27-24 on Saturday night.
AP Top 25: La.-Lafayette leads 10 new teams in rankings
Sun Belt rivals Louisiana-Lafayette and Appalachian State were among 10 new teams ranked Sunday in first regular-season Associated Press college football poll, which was stripped of the teams not yet scheduled to p…
Big 12 to implement rapid COVID-19 tests day before games
The Big 12 announced Friday it has secured access to COVID-19 antigen testing that produces rapid results and will be used the day before competition on players, coaches and staff.
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…
NCAA seeks to dismiss college athletes' federal lawsuit
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The NCAA is seeking to dismiss a federal lawsuit by two college athletes that seeks to prevent the association from limiting compensation athletes can make from their names, images and likenesse…
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.
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.
STAT WATCH: Big 12 teams post top 3 passing totals of week
Big 12 teams posted the top three passing totals of the weekend in the Football Bowl Subdivision, highlighted by Spencer Rattler's sensational debut and Sam Ehlinger's career night.