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AP Source: Government shutdown may move UConn-Louisville opener from Ramstein Air Base to US
Read full article: AP Source: Government shutdown may move UConn-Louisville opener from Ramstein Air Base to USNo. 1 UConn’s season opener against No. 20 Louisville that is supposed to be played at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Nov. 4 is in jeopardy of being moved because of the government shutdown.
The greatest women's college basketball players: Who made the list?
Read full article: The greatest women's college basketball players: Who made the list?Cheryl Miller, Diana Taurasi and Candace Parker are among a select group named the best to ever play the game during the 50 years of the women's basketball poll.
March Madness in October? Top programs using exhibitions to cash in and check team chemistry
Read full article: March Madness in October? Top programs using exhibitions to cash in and check team chemistryThe last weekend of October now looks like the second week of March Madness even though the games don't count.
Alabama's Ty Simpson edges out Indiana's Fernando Mendoza for AP midseason All-America first-team QB
Read full article: Alabama's Ty Simpson edges out Indiana's Fernando Mendoza for AP midseason All-America first-team QBAlabama's Ty Simpson edged out Indiana's Fernando Mendoza for first-team quarterback on The Associated Press midseason All-America team.
UConn tops women's preseason AP Top 25 ahead of South Carolina, UCLA; SEC has 5 teams in top 10
Read full article: UConn tops women's preseason AP Top 25 ahead of South Carolina, UCLA; SEC has 5 teams in top 10UConn is the No. 1 team in the country in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason women's basketball poll.
Boiler up! Purdue tops preseason AP Top 25 for first time, ahead of Houston, reigning champ Florida
Read full article: Boiler up! Purdue tops preseason AP Top 25 for first time, ahead of Houston, reigning champ FloridaPurdue is No. 1 in the preseason Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the first time.
Chambliss accounts for 3 TDs and No. 4 Mississippi escapes against Washington State with a 24-21 win
Read full article: Chambliss accounts for 3 TDs and No. 4 Mississippi escapes against Washington State with a 24-21 winTrinidad Chambliss threw for two touchdowns and ran for another score to lead No. 4 Mississippi over Washington State 24-21.
Oklahoma QB John Mateer throws 3 interceptions vs. Texas in return 3 weeks after hand injury
Read full article: Oklahoma QB John Mateer throws 3 interceptions vs. Texas in return 3 weeks after hand injuryOklahoma quarterback John Mateer threw for 202 yards and three interceptions in his return for sixth-ranked Oklahoma.
College sports watchdog sets up tip line for confidential reporting of NIL violations
Read full article: College sports watchdog sets up tip line for confidential reporting of NIL violationsThe College Sports Commission has launched a tip line for anonymously reporting potential violations of new rules on player payments for name, image, and likeness.
Carson Beck throws 4 TD passes to help No. 3 Miami hold off No. 18 Florida State, 28-22
Read full article: Carson Beck throws 4 TD passes to help No. 3 Miami hold off No. 18 Florida State, 28-22Carson Beck threw four touchdown passes — two apiece to Malachi Toney and CJ Daniels — and No. 3 Miami held off No. 18 Florida State 28-22 on Saturday night.
Cincinnati uses fast start to take down No. 14 Iowa State 38-30
Read full article: Cincinnati uses fast start to take down No. 14 Iowa State 38-30Brendan Sorsby passed for 214 yards and two touchdowns, Evan Pryor ran for 111 yards and two TDs and Cincinnati used a 17-point first quarter to beat No. 14 Iowa State 38-30.
Bear Bachmeier throws for career-high 351 yards to lead No. 23 BYU past West Virginia, 38-24
Read full article: Bear Bachmeier throws for career-high 351 yards to lead No. 23 BYU past West Virginia, 38-24Bear Bachmeier threw for a career-high 351 yards and a touchdown to lead No. 23 BYU to a 38-24 victory over West Virginia on Friday night.
Tarleton State places Billy Gillispie on leave after getting anonymous complaint
Read full article: Tarleton State places Billy Gillispie on leave after getting anonymous complaintTarleton State says it has placed men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie on temporary administrative leave after receiving an anonymous complaint.
FCS playoffs are a financial drain for most of the 24 teams. Could private equity change that?
Read full article: FCS playoffs are a financial drain for most of the 24 teams. Could private equity change that?Commissioners of Football Championship Subdivision conferences are exploring the possibility of bringing private equity investment into the FCS playoffs.
Jaguars sign quarterback Carter Bradley, the son of one of their former head coaches
Read full article: Jaguars sign quarterback Carter Bradley, the son of one of their former head coachesThe Jacksonville Jaguars signed quarterback Carter Bradley to their practice squad, bringing in the son of one of the franchise’s former head coaches, Gus Bradley.
USC star JuJu Watkins says she'll be out for the season as she recovers from ACL injury
Read full article: USC star JuJu Watkins says she'll be out for the season as she recovers from ACL injurySouthern California star JuJu Watkins announced on social media that she will be sidelined for the season after suffering an ACL injury in the NCAA Tournament last season.
Oregon moves to No. 2 behind Buckeyes in AP poll; Rebels, Sooners join top 5; Alabama back in top 10
Read full article: Oregon moves to No. 2 behind Buckeyes in AP poll; Rebels, Sooners join top 5; Alabama back in top 10Oregon has moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll, while Mississippi has its highest ranking since 2015.
Simpson accounts for 3 TDs as No. 17 Alabama never trails and beats No. 5 Georgia 24-21
Read full article: Simpson accounts for 3 TDs as No. 17 Alabama never trails and beats No. 5 Georgia 24-21Ty Simpson passed for 276 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a score as No. 17 Alabama held on late to beat No. 5 Georgia 24-21 to give the Bulldogs their first home loss in six years.
No. 15 Tennessee rallies to force OT and beat Mississippi State 41-34
Read full article: No. 15 Tennessee rallies to force OT and beat Mississippi State 41-34Joey Aguilar forced overtime with a 6-yard touchdown run with 1:55 left and DeSean Bishop scored on a 25-yard run on the first play of the extra session in No. 15 Tennessee’s 41-34 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday.
AP Top 25 Preview: Shake-up on the way after 4 teams in AP top 10 lose, 2 of them in double overtime
Read full article: AP Top 25 Preview: Shake-up on the way after 4 teams in AP top 10 lose, 2 of them in double overtimeIt has been a wild weekend for AP Top 25 college football teams, with big changes expected in the rankings.
Jesus Gomez hits late 23-yard field goal to lift Arizona State past No. 24 TCU, 27-24
Read full article: Jesus Gomez hits late 23-yard field goal to lift Arizona State past No. 24 TCU, 27-24Jesus Gomez kicked a 23-yard field goal with 1:14 left and Arizona State rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat No. 24 TCU 27-24.
Virginia fans instantly storm field after upset victory over No. 8 Florida State
Read full article: Virginia fans instantly storm field after upset victory over No. 8 Florida StateWhen Tommy Casetellanos’s last-ditch heave into the corner of the end zone was intercepted, his intended receiver, Squirrel White, lay on the turf.
Virginia outlasts No. 8 Florida State 46-38 in second overtime
Read full article: Virginia outlasts No. 8 Florida State 46-38 in second overtimeChandler Morris scored on a 4-yard run in the second overtime and Virginia beat No. 8 Florida State 46-38 on Friday night for its first home victory over a Top 10 team since also beating the Seminoles in 2005.
No. 17 Alabama seeks road redemption at No. 5 Georgia after a string of losses away from home
Read full article: No. 17 Alabama seeks road redemption at No. 5 Georgia after a string of losses away from homeTy Simpson and No. 17 Alabama are feeling more confident after recent wins against Louisiana-Monroe and Wisconsin.
SEC unveils league matchups for the next four seasons and keeps most rivalries intact
Read full article: SEC unveils league matchups for the next four seasons and keeps most rivalries intactThe Southeastern Conference announced league matchups for the next four years and designated three annual opponents for each of its 16 teams.
ACC fines and reprimands Syracuse for feigning injuries in its 34-21 upset win over Clemson
Read full article: ACC fines and reprimands Syracuse for feigning injuries in its 34-21 upset win over ClemsonSyracuse football says it accepts its punishment in the wake of the Atlantic Coast Conference fining the program $25,000 and issuing a public reprimand for the Orange feigning injuries in Saturday’s 34-21 win over conference opponent Clemson.
Castellanos leads No. 7 Florida St, which has school-record 498 rushing yards in rout of Kent St
Read full article: Castellanos leads No. 7 Florida St, which has school-record 498 rushing yards in rout of Kent StTommy Castellanos passed for 205 yards and had two of No. 7 Florida State’s eight rushing touchdowns in a 66-10 rout of Kent State.
SMU and TCU honor 9-year-old Texas flash flood victim whose parents are alums of the schools
Read full article: SMU and TCU honor 9-year-old Texas flash flood victim whose parents are alums of the schoolsA 9-year-old Texas girl who was among 27 Camp Mystic campers and counselors who died in flash flooding on the Fourth of July was honored by TCU and SMU before the alma maters of her parents played Saturday.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says high player pay comes with high responsibility amid team's struggles
Read full article: Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says high player pay comes with high responsibility amid team's strugglesClemson coach Dabo Swinney believes college football players should carry more responsibility as they earn more money.
Former South Carolina QB Connor Shaw reportedly collapses while coaching son's football team
Read full article: Former South Carolina QB Connor Shaw reportedly collapses while coaching son's football teamFormer South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw collapsed while coaching his 9-year-old son’s football team, according to media reports.
To help Colorado sing a different tune, coach Deion Sanders invites Ice Cube to practice
Read full article: To help Colorado sing a different tune, coach Deion Sanders invites Ice Cube to practiceDeion Sanders hit on a variety of high notes at his weekly news conference, from seeking wins over an identity to looking for “leadership and consistency” out of whoever winds up as his quarterback.
Miami would join Ohio St, Penn St and LSU as a top-four seed in AP Top 25-based CFP bracket
Read full article: Miami would join Ohio St, Penn St and LSU as a top-four seed in AP Top 25-based CFP bracketMiami would join Ohio State, Penn State and LSU as a top-four seed in the College Football Playoff based on The Associated Press Top 25 poll while Georgia, Oregon, Florida State and Texas would host first-round games.
Texas A&M jumps to No. 10 in the AP Top 25, Notre Dame is the first ranked 0-2 team since 1988
Read full article: Texas A&M jumps to No. 10 in the AP Top 25, Notre Dame is the first ranked 0-2 team since 1988Texas A&M made a big jump into the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll Sunday after its dramatic win at Notre Dame, and the Irish became the first team since 1988 to stay in the Top 25 with an 0-2 record.
No. 16 Texas A&M beats No. 8 Notre Dame 41-40 on late TD strike
Read full article: No. 16 Texas A&M beats No. 8 Notre Dame 41-40 on late TD strikeMarcel Reed escaped pressure to throw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Nate Boerkircher with 13 seconds left, Randy Bond kicked the extra point and No. 16 Texas A&M beat No. 8 Notre Dame 41-40 on Saturday night.
Edwards' short TD run in overtime leads West Virginia over Pittsburgh 31-24 in the Backyard Brawl
Read full article: Edwards' short TD run in overtime leads West Virginia over Pittsburgh 31-24 in the Backyard BrawlTye Edwards rushed for three touchdowns, including a 1-yarder in overtime to lift West Virginia to a 31-24 win over Pittsburgh.
Mendoza, Cooper lead No. 22 Indiana to 73-0 victory over overmatched Indiana State
Read full article: Mendoza, Cooper lead No. 22 Indiana to 73-0 victory over overmatched Indiana StateFernando Mendoza threw five first-half touchdown passes, Omar Cooper Jr. tied an Indiana record with four TD receptions and the No. 22 Hoosiers routed Indiana State 73-0 on Friday night.
NCAA bans 3 college basketball players for betting on their own games at Fresno St, San Jose St
Read full article: NCAA bans 3 college basketball players for betting on their own games at Fresno St, San Jose StThe NCAA has permanently banned three Division I college basketball players for betting on their own games.
Mike Vrabel says Bill Belichick remains welcome in New England despite UNC's ban of Patriots coaches
Read full article: Mike Vrabel says Bill Belichick remains welcome in New England despite UNC's ban of Patriots coachesThe New England Patriots coaching staff isn't welcomed at the North Carolina football facility while Bill Belichick is there.
Florida's Brendan Bett latest player to be ejected for spitting as Gators fall to South Florida
Read full article: Florida's Brendan Bett latest player to be ejected for spitting as Gators fall to South FloridaFlorida defensive lineman Brendan Bett was ejected for spitting at a South Florida player late in the No. 13 Gators’ 18-16 upset loss to South Florida on Saturday night.
No. 8 Clemson survives scare from Troy, wins 27-16 as Wesco catches 2 second-half TDs
Read full article: No. 8 Clemson survives scare from Troy, wins 27-16 as Wesco catches 2 second-half TDsBryant Wesco Jr. caught two second-half touchdown passes from Cade Klubnik, Adam Randall ran for 112 yards and a score, and No. 8 Clemson survived a scare from Troy, overcoming a 16-0 deficit to win 27-16.
Gramatica's kick lifts South Florida to an 18-16 upset at No. 13 Florida and heats Napier's seat
Read full article: Gramatica's kick lifts South Florida to an 18-16 upset at No. 13 Florida and heats Napier's seatNico Gramatica hit a 20-yard field goal as time expired and South Florida stunned No. 13 Florida 18-16 to give the Bulls consecutive wins against ranked opponents to start the season.
Kyle Konrardy's late 54-yard field goal gives No. 16 Iowa State 16-13 win over Hawkeyes
Read full article: Kyle Konrardy's late 54-yard field goal gives No. 16 Iowa State 16-13 win over HawkeyesKyle Konrardy kicked a 54-yard field goal with 1:52 left to give No. 16 Iowa State a 16-13 win over Iowa for the Cyclones’ second straight victory against their in-state rival and third in four years.
Your game day forecasts: Gainesville and Tallahassee for the wins!
Read full article: Your game day forecasts: Gainesville and Tallahassee for the wins!If you’re heading to either Gainesville or Tallahassee on Saturday for week two, in addition to your favorite team gear, you’ll want to pack the sunscreen, plenty of water, sunglasses, and a hat as your cheer on your Noles and Gators.
College Sports Commission reveals it mistakenly overstated worth of approved NIL deals by $40M-plus
Read full article: College Sports Commission reveals it mistakenly overstated worth of approved NIL deals by $40M-plusThe College Sports Commission sent out a correction, saying it had overstated the amount of name, image, likeness deals it has cleared by more than $40 million in a data set it had previously made public.
NCAA committee recommends eliminating spring transfer window for FBS players; vote looms
Read full article: NCAA committee recommends eliminating spring transfer window for FBS players; vote loomsThe NCAA’s FBS Oversight Committee has recommended eliminating the spring transfer window and having just a 10-day window starting on January 2.
Daniels' leaping catch still the buzz for No. 5 Miami, even as he tries to turn the page
Read full article: Daniels' leaping catch still the buzz for No. 5 Miami, even as he tries to turn the pageCJ Daniels doesn’t know how many texts he got after his one-handed touchdown catch that helped Miami beat Notre Dame this past weekend went viral.
Handful of college athletes sue NCAA over redshirt rule in case that could cover thousands
Read full article: Handful of college athletes sue NCAA over redshirt rule in case that could cover thousandsVanderbilt linebacker Langston Patterson and former Hawaii quarterback Brayden Schager are among 10 plaintiffs suing the NCAA over its redshirt rule that puts restrictions on the five years the athletes have to practice, play and graduate from college.
Ohio State is No. 1 in AP Top 25; LSU, Miami into top 5, Florida State is back and Alabama plummets
Read full article: Ohio State is No. 1 in AP Top 25; LSU, Miami into top 5, Florida State is back and Alabama plummetsOhio State is back at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll ahead of No. 2 Penn State and No. 3 LSU, which was joined this week by No. 5 Miami in the top five.
Belichick loses college coaching debut as TCU uses 2 defensive TDs to beat UNC 48-14
Read full article: Belichick loses college coaching debut as TCU uses 2 defensive TDs to beat UNC 48-14Bud Clark had a first-half pick-six and Kevorian Barnes had a 75-yard touchdown run on the first second-half snap to help TCU spoil Bill Belichick’s college coaching debut by rolling past North Carolina 48-14 on Monday night.
Michigan's targeting call appeal is denied, linebacker Jaishawn Barham to miss 1st half at Oklahoma
Read full article: Michigan's targeting call appeal is denied, linebacker Jaishawn Barham to miss 1st half at OklahomaMichigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham will miss the first half of the Oklahoma game this week, following his ejection for targeting against New Mexico.
FSU freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard is in intensive care after shooting, school says
Read full article: FSU freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard is in intensive care after shooting, school saysFlorida State says freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard is in critical but stable condition after being shot while visiting family.
Arizona State fans miss most of 2nd half of victory due to ESPN transmission issue
Read full article: Arizona State fans miss most of 2nd half of victory due to ESPN transmission issueESPN blamed a transmission issue for fans missing most of the second half of No. 11 Arizona State's game against Northern Arizona.
No. 17 Kansas State dodges upset-minded FCS North Dakota 38-35 on last-minute TD
Read full article: No. 17 Kansas State dodges upset-minded FCS North Dakota 38-35 on last-minute TDAvery Johnson threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Joe Jackson with 42 seconds left and No. 17 Kansas State escaped with a 38-35 victory over FCS opponent North Dakota on Saturday night.
Florida State stuns No. 8 Alabama 31-17, delivering blow to Crimson Tide's playoff hopes
Read full article: Florida State stuns No. 8 Alabama 31-17, delivering blow to Crimson Tide's playoff hopesNew quarterback Tommy Castellanos led a punishing rushing attack for Florida State with 78 yards and a touchdown as the Seminoles stunned No. 8 Alabama 31-17, ending the Crimson Tide’s streak of 23 straight wins in season openers.
Prime spot: Deion Sanders has a sideline bathroom at Colorado, sponsored by Depend undergarment
Read full article: Prime spot: Deion Sanders has a sideline bathroom at Colorado, sponsored by Depend undergarmentDetermined to be No. 1 on any front in this wild new world of marketing in college sports, Colorado introduced a branded sideline bathroom for Deion Sanders in its opening game against Georgia Tech. Friday night’s sponsor is Depend undergarment.
Nebraska holds off Cincinnati with late interception for 20-17 win at Arrowhead Stadium
Read full article: Nebraska holds off Cincinnati with late interception for 20-17 win at Arrowhead StadiumDylan Raiola throws for 243 yards and two touchdowns, leading Nebraska to a 20-17 victory over Cincinnati on Thursday night.
Pac-12 secures extension of TV deal with The CW for football and basketball
Read full article: Pac-12 secures extension of TV deal with The CW for football and basketballThe Pac-12 Conference extended its media contract with The CW Network in a deal that calls for the network to carry 13 regular-season football games, a combined 50 men’s and women’s basketball games and the women’s hoops title game.
NCAA considers rule requiring athletes to disclose NIL deals from high school, junior college
Read full article: NCAA considers rule requiring athletes to disclose NIL deals from high school, junior collegeThe NCAA is considering a rule requiring incoming Division I athletes to disclose name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals from high school or junior college.
Democratic senator warns of 'Power 2' owning college sports if NCAA-backed SCORE Act becomes law
Read full article: Democratic senator warns of 'Power 2' owning college sports if NCAA-backed SCORE Act becomes lawA Democratic U.S. lawmaker sent a letter to leaders at the more than 350 Division I schools across the country, warning of a two-tier college system with haves and have-nots if a proposed bill to regulate the industry passes without changes.
Northwestern reaches settlement with football coach who was fired amid hazing scandal
Read full article: Northwestern reaches settlement with football coach who was fired amid hazing scandalNorthwestern University has reached a settlement with former longtime football coach Pat Fitzgerald two years after he sued the prestigious school over his firing amid a team hazing scandal.
10 House Democrats ask NCAA about plans to protect women as ways to pay college athletes increase
Read full article: 10 House Democrats ask NCAA about plans to protect women as ways to pay college athletes increaseTen Democratic U.S. House members have asked the NCAA about its plans to protect female athletes' interests.
NCAA fines Michigan millions, adds game suspension for Moore over sign-stealing scandal
Read full article: NCAA fines Michigan millions, adds game suspension for Moore over sign-stealing scandalThe NCAA has fined Michigan tens of millions of dollars and suspended coach Sherrone Moore for a third game over a sign-stealing scandal.
Nike co-founder Phil Knight and wife pledge record $2B to Oregon cancer center, university says
Read full article: Nike co-founder Phil Knight and wife pledge record $2B to Oregon cancer center, university saysAn Oregon university says Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife Penny Knight have pledged a record $2 billion to its cancer center.
NCAA informs Michigan ruling on sign-stealing investigation will be released Friday, AP source says
Read full article: NCAA informs Michigan ruling on sign-stealing investigation will be released Friday, AP source saysThe NCAA has informed Michigan that the organization will announce the results of its sign-stealing investigation on Friday, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press.
Oklahoma QB John Mateer denies gambling, says Venmo transaction titles were 'inside jokes'
Read full article: Oklahoma QB John Mateer denies gambling, says Venmo transaction titles were 'inside jokes'Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer denies allegations of sports gambling after a report showed he made Venmo payments labeled for “sports gambling” in 2022.
In NCAA streamlining, the big conferences get more power, but not everything they wanted
Read full article: In NCAA streamlining, the big conferences get more power, but not everything they wantedThe NCAA has approved new rules requiring major decisions to gain approval from all four major conferences or support from a smaller conference.
Hendrickson to headline wrestling event as Hulk Hogan's venture continues after his death
Read full article: Hendrickson to headline wrestling event as Hulk Hogan's venture continues after his deathWyatt Hendrickson will face Mostafa Aly Elsayed Gabr Elders in Real American Freestyle wrestling's main event on Aug. 30.
NCAA: No expansion of basketball tournaments beyond 68 teams this season, talks ongoing about 2027
Read full article: NCAA: No expansion of basketball tournaments beyond 68 teams this season, talks ongoing about 2027The NCAA has decided not to expand the men's and women's basketball tournaments beyond 68 teams in 2026.
Football season looms with no clear guidance in athlete battles to win more eligibility from NCAA
Read full article: Football season looms with no clear guidance in athlete battles to win more eligibility from NCAAThe wave of lawsuits from college athletes seeking another season of eligibility seems to be slowing down.
Trump signs order to clarify college athletes' employment status amid NIL chaos
Read full article: Trump signs order to clarify college athletes' employment status amid NIL chaosPresident Trump has signed an executive order directing federal authorities to clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of their schools.
US Olympic and Paralympic officials bar transgender women from competing in Olympic women’s sports
Read full article: US Olympic and Paralympic officials bar transgender women from competing in Olympic women’s sportsThe U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports.