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AP Sports WriterCal-Stanford stagger into very different Big Game on FridayBy JANIE McCAULEYBERKELEY, Calif. (AP) This Big Game will be drastically different for so many reasons.California and Stanford both come into the rivalry matchup with both teams winless for the first time. They're also playing on a Friday...

AP Sports WriterTide's Saban tests positive for virus, will miss Iron BowlBy JOHN ZENORThe Iron Bowl will be without its biggest star.Nick Saban, the coach at No. 1 Alabama, tested positive for COVID-19 Wednesday as the Crimson Tide prepares for its annual showdown with No. 22 Auburn. Since he...

AP Sports WriterDefenses fueling run toward Big 12 championship gameBy JOHN RABYDefenses are helping carve a path toward the Big 12 championship game.The two current frontrunners, No. 15 Iowa State and No. 14 Oklahoma, have stood out recently by what they've done to limit opposing offenses.The first-place Cyclones held...

AP Sports WriterCal-Stanford stagger into very different Big Game on FridayBy JANIE McCAULEYBERKELEY, Calif. (AP) This Big Game will be drastically different for so many reasons.California and Stanford both come into the rivalry matchup with both teams winless for the first time. They're also playing on a Friday...

Minnesota WR Bateman ends season early out of virus concernsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota star wide receiver Rashod Bateman decided Wednesday to end his season early out of concern over COVID-19, the day after the Gophers canceled their game against Wisconsin due to a rise in cases within the program.Bateman,...

AP Sports WriterWacky week for Washington ends up in matchup vs. UtahBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) At one point this week, Washington coach Jimmy Lake had four different depth charts sitting on his desk, none of them belonging to the Huskies' originally scheduled opponent.The Huskies have been riding out...

AP Sports WriterPac-12's traditional rivalries look untraditional in 2020By ANNE M. PETERSONThe Thanksgiving weekend is normally devoted to end-of-season rivalry games in the Pac-12 but - like everything else - it's different this year.As of Wednesday, it appeared the Big Game between Cal and Stanford was going to go...

AP Sports WriterSome in-state rivalries left off of SEC's Thanksgiving menuBy GARY B. GRAVESThe Thanksgiving menu of in-state rivalry games is a little lighter this year around the Southeastern Conference.Sure, top-ranked Alabama and No. 22 Auburn will duke it out in the Iron Bowl, while Mississippi State and Mississippi...

AP Sports WriterTide's Saban tests positive for virus, will miss Iron BowlBy JOHN ZENORThe Iron Bowl will be without its biggest star.No. 1 Alabama's iconic coach Nick Saban tested positive for COVID-19 just before the game with No. 22 Auburn. Since he was experiencing mild symptoms, it appears there...

Associated PressHawkeyes ramp up run going into rivalry game with HuskersBy ADAM HENSLEYPhysical offensive play has become synonymous with Iowa under Kirk Ferentz, yet only one of his previous 21 teams finished a season averaging 5 yards per rushing attempt.The 2020 team might be his second.The Hawkeyes are averaging...

AP Sports WriterTrask faces Kentucky again, as starter, Heisman front-runnerBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Kyle Trask's college football career, maybe even his current Heisman Trophy campaign, essentially began at Kentucky last season.The Florida quarterback stepped in for injured starter Feleipe Franks late, rallied the Gators to 19 unanswered...

Associated PressHowell, No. 25 Tar Heels offense a challenge for No. 2 IrishBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Brian Kelly has postponed No. 2 Notre Dame's Thanksgiving dinner for two days - perhaps for good reason.His Fighting Irish (8-0, 7-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) need to be light on...