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Cougs to play Utah state in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
PULLMAN — The Washington State University Cougars football team (6-6) is set to play Utah State (6-6) in the Famou…
Pitt wary, optimistic as it hosts Austin Peay in 2020 opener
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Narduzzi never lost hope. Not during the early days of the shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the one that cost the Pittsburgh coach valuable spring practice time. Not during the middle…
Missouri St coach Petrino returns to big stage vs. Oklahoma
For a day, Bobby Petrino will return to the big stage.
No. 10 Irish welcome Blue Devils in inaugural ACC campaign
Duke at No 10 Notre Dame, Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET (NBC).
Petrino in spotlight as Missouri State visits No. 5 Oklahoma
Missouri State at No. 5 Oklahoma, Saturday at 7 p.m. ET (Pay-per-view).
No. 1 Clemson opens season at Wake Forest in ACC matchup
No. 1 Clemson at Wake Forest, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC).
No. 23 Iowa State faces challenging opener vs Ragin' Cajuns
Louisiana-Lafayette at No. 23 Iowa State, Saturday at noon ET (ESPN).
Coastal Carolina visits Kansas in opener Saturday night
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Still a newcomer to college football's highest level, Coastal Carolina was looking forward to a visit from its first opponent from a major conference when Kansas was due to visit Brooks Stadiu…
Texas faces UTEP in tuneup before chasing Big 12 title
UTEP (1-0) at No. 14 Texas (0-0), Saturday at 8 p.m. ET (Longhorn Network).
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No. 18 Tar Heels host Orange to open season in ACC play
Syracuse at No. 18 North Carolina, Saturday at noon ET (ACC Network).
Muschamp: South Carolina quarterback competition continues
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Will Muschamp is letting his first true quarterback battle in four years go a little bit longer.
Louisville kicks off season vs. in-state rival Hilltoppers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Western Kentucky and Louisville kick off the season hoping to build on impressive turnarounds a year ago.
Marshall football player acquitted of domestic battery
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A Marshall University football player charged with strangulation and domestic battery has been acquitted.
West Virginia set to debut against FCS Eastern Kentucky
West Virginia coach Neal Brown has a soft spot for teams from his native Kentucky, keeping his comments positive for an upcoming opponent that did little right in its opening game.
Trevor Lawrence, No. 1 Clemson begin another title chase
Trevor Lawrence has only lost one game since taking over as Clemson’s starting quarterback in 2018.