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AP Sports WriterHokies' tall task: Bounce back from loss vs No. 9 HurricanesBy HANK KURZ Jr.AP Photo transref:NCRAL324, transref:NCRAL321, transref:VAROA307By HANK KURZ Jr. =AP Sports Writer=A last-second loss to No. 22 Liberty has drawn a lot of negative attention to Virginia Tech, but coach Justin Fuente said it simply...

Associated PressRolovich makes home debut as Washington St hosts OregonBy NICHOLAS K. GERANIOSNick Rolovich will be making his home debut when Washington State hosts No. 11 Oregon on Saturday.He's already gotten the Cougars off to a good start with a couple of other ''firsts.''Rolovich became the first Washington State...

AP Sports WriterPitt's top-ranked pass rush to test Georgia Tech rookie SimsBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi says Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims' composure under pressure is impressive for a freshman.Pitt's fierce pass rush will be a new test for Sims' ability to remain poised in...

AP Sports WriterNo. 22 Liberty looks to remain unbeaten vs Western CarolinaBy HANK KURZ Jr.Liberty looks to remain unbeaten and keep riding the momentum of its record-setting season.One week after a last-second victory at Virginia Tech and jumping three spots to No. 22 in the Top 25, the Flames...

Associated PressNo. 2 Notre Dame brings unbeaten season to Boston CollegeBy KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) Second-ranked Notre Dame has been in position for an undefeated season and a run at a national title many times during its storied history. Boston College has some history on its side, too, spoiling...

AP Sports WriterChryst 'hopeful' about No. 13 Wisconsin's QB situationBy STEVE MEGARGEEWisconsin coach Paul Chryst said Thursday he was ''hopeful'' about his quarterback situation as Graham Mertz attempts to come back in time for this weekend's game with Michigan after testing positive for COVID-19 last month.Mertz tied a school...

AP College Football WriterPenn State, Nebraska both desperately seeking their 1st winsBy ERIC OLSONNebraska is 9-17 under third-year coach Scott Frost and frustration is setting in after losses in its first two games.''The guys are impatient, just like I'm impatient to get this changed,'' Frost said. ''I keep saying...

AP Sports WriterKentucky, Vanderbilt look to turn things around in SEC clashBy GARY B. GRAVESKentucky welcomed its bye week after six grueling games, a stretch during which the Wildcats experienced more valleys than peaks.Now the rested Wildcats (2-4 Southeastern Conference) seek to bounce back from a two-game skid Saturday...

AP Sports WriterCOVID-19 disrupts schedule in Southeastern ConferenceBy PETE IACOBELLICOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Things to watch in week 8 of the Southeastern Conference:COVID CONCERNSThe ongoing coronavirus pandemic has hit the SEC hard this week, The league had to postpone four of its seven scheduled games due to outbreaks among...

Associated PressWilliams settles in as go-to RB for No. 2 Notre DameBy CAROLINE PINEDASOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) For the second time in as many overtimes, Kyren Williams lowered his shoulders and punched three yards forward into the end zone.Then he waited. And hoped.He waited for Notre Dame's defense...

Associated PressTransfer returner, Aussie punter spark Iowa's special teamsBy ADAM HENSLEYIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) Charlie Jones and Tory Taylor didn't take conventional paths to Iowa. Three games into their first season with the Hawkeyes, they're feeling right at home.Their performances highlighted a big day for special teams in...

AP Sports WriterLatest ACC Showdown has No. 2 Notre Dame at Boston CollegeBy JOHN KEKISHere's what to look for in the Atlantic Coast Conference in week 10:GAME OF THE WEEKNo. 2 Notre Dame (7-0, 6-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) at Boston College (5-3, 4-3). The Fighting Irish are coming off...