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Wildcats qualify 11 for Outdoor Championships
INDIANAPOLIS – Central Washington University Track and Field put out a statement Tuesday to announce that 11 stude…
AP Source: Big Ten presidents to discuss starting football
Big Ten university presidents will meet Sunday to hear a presentation about playing a fall football season after all -- maybe as soon as late October -- amid pressure to kick off from parents, players, coaches and …
Stadiums quiet but college football, shows of unity go on
The first big weekend of college football was mostly stripped of the pageantry that is at the heart of the game.
Ragin' Cajuns beat No. 23 Iowa St 31-14; 1st Top 25 road win
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Perseverance, confidence and two long kick returns propelled Louisiana-Lafayette to one of its biggest wins in program history, 31-14 win over No. 23 Iowa State on Saturday.
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…
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.
Notre Dame extends coach Brian Kelly's contract through 2024
Notre Dame and coach Brian Kelly have agreed to a contract extension that runs through the 2024 season.
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…
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…
Louisiana-Lafayette rolls past No. 23 Iowa State, 31-14
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Louisiana-Lafayette got kick and punt returns for touchdowns to help secure one of its biggest wins in program history, 31-14 win over No. 23 Iowa State on Saturday.
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…
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.
West Virginia suspends 11 for opener; bans not tied to virus
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia suspended 11 players for its season opener Saturday for an undisclosed violation of team rules.
COVID-19 knocks out Virginia-Virginia Tech football opener
The pandemic disrupted college sports again Saturday, with Virginia and Virginia Tech postponing their Sept. 19 football opener because of COVID-19 issues at Virginia Tech.
Friday Sports in Brief
TENNIS
Minnesota dropping men's track, gymnastics, tennis programs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota is dropping men’s indoor and outdoor track and field, gymnastics and tennis because of budget concerns brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.