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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…
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.
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…
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.