CFB

AP Sports WriterGophers star Bateman skips season amid virus worry, goes proBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman announced Tuesday he has opted out of the 2020 season amid concerns about the coronavirus and will forgo his remaining two years of eligibility to enter the 2021...

Michigan adds Jean-Mary, Shoop to defensive staffANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan has hired Brian Jean-Mary as linebackers coach, Bob Shoop as safeties coach and elevated Jay Harbough to special teams coordinator.The Wolverines made the announcements Saturday. Harbaugh, the son of coach Jim Harbaugh, will continue coaching running backs...

AP Sports WriterOhio State trustees hold marathon debate on Meyer futureBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) With the eyes of college football watching, Ohio State trustees huddled privately Wednesday to determine the future of head coach Urban Meyer, crafting a judgment of Meyer's handling of domestic violence allegations against...

Associated PressConspiracy charge added against Penn State ex-administratorsBy MARK SCOLFOROHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) A Pennsylvania judge on Thursday allowed prosecutors to add a conspiracy charge against three former Penn State administrators, increasing their possible penalty if convicted of crimes for their handling of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal.Judge...

AP College Football WriterCollege Football Picks: High stakes even as top teams restBy RALPH D. RUSSOInstead of focusing on the teams that are off this weekend in college football - and there are a lot of good teams not playing - let's enjoy the ones that are in action.No....

Georgia Tech's visit to No. 11 Miami tops ACC Week 7 slateBy The Associated PressThings to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Week 7:GAME OF THE WEEK: Georgia Tech at No. 11 Miami. The Hurricanes (4-0, 2-0 ACC) finally snapped their seven-game skid to instate rival Florida State,...

AP College Football WriterBig Ten presidents voted 11-3 to cancel fall football seasonBy ERIC OLSONA court filing disclosed Monday shows Big Ten Conference presidents voted 11-3 to postpone the football season, bringing some clarity to a key question raised in a lawsuit brought by a group of Nebraska football...

STATS Senior Writer=Newly ranked Tigers set for showdown with FBS neighborBy JEFF MEZYDLOThe same week Tennessee State cracked the STATS FCS Top 25, its biggest challenge of the season awaits.Sitting 25th in the poll, the Tigers make the three-mile trip to face Vanderbilt on Saturday."They'll throw a lot more...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=NFL teams look to the FCS for defensive backsBy CRAIG HALEYNo position may stock this year's NFL draft as much as defensive back.Former NFL executive and scout Mark Dominik predicted on ESPN Radio on Wednesday - the eve of the three-day, seven-round draft in Philadelphia -...

Pitt to host Austin Peay in 2020 season opener Sept. 12PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh will host Austin Peay in the 2020 season opener at Heinz Field on Sept. 12.The Panthers announced the game on Tuesday. Austin Peay replaces Miami (Ohio) on Pitt's schedule after the Mid-American Conference announced earlier...

Associated PressGeorgia Tech exploring options to replace leading rusherBy ANDY BUHLERATLANTA (AP) Georgia Tech's triple-option offense has a group of fresh faces in the backfield.After the school dismissed leading running back Dedrick Mills last week for violation of unidentified athletic department rules, and has little game experience behind...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=10 takeaways from FCS Week 6By CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Nothing comes easily in the FCS, but selecting the national rankings of North Dakota State, James Madison and South Dakota State have been as easy as 1, 2, 3 this season.Yes, the three powers have held the...