CFB

Police: Washington State safety Bryce Beekman found deadPULLMAN, Wash. (AP) A Washington State football player was found dead in his apartment by an officer who responded to a call for help involving ''breathing problems,'' Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins said Wednesday.Jenkins said there were no signs of foul...

Harbaugh plans to take Michigan team to South Africa in 2019ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh says he is taking his team to South Africa in 2019.Harbaugh revealed the destination of next year's trip on Monday during an interview with WTKA-AM. He says the Wolverines will...

AP College Football WriterMid-American Conference cancels fall football due to virusBy RALPH D. RUSSOThe Mid-American Conference on Saturday became the first league at college football's highest level to cancel its fall season because of the pandemic.''I'm heartbroken we are in this place,'' MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher said.With the MAC's...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Montana State's Murray remains ineligibleBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Montana State quarterback Chris Murray will not return to the Bobcats' lineup this season after failing to regain academic eligibility.Murray, the Big Sky Conference's 2016 freshman of the year and a 1,000-yard rusher in '17, sat out last...

Tennessee LB Banks apologizes for his conduct during arrestKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee linebacker Jeremy Banks has issued an apology through the school after video was released showing him cursing and saying that “where I’m from, we shoot at cops” during his arrest last month following a traffic stop.Volunteers...

AP College Football WriterOnce overlooked, Huskers' Cole Conrad now man in the middleBy ERIC OLSONLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Nebraska's Cole Conrad hopes his journey from small-school football star with no scholarship offers to starting center in the Big Ten can inspire players who feel as if they have been...

AP Preseason All-America TeamBy The Associated PressThe 2020 AP Preseason All-America Team (x-team not scheduled to play in the fall; y-opted out of season):FIRST TEAMOffenseQuarterback - Trevor Lawrence, junior, Clemson.Running backs - Chuba Hubbard, junior, Oklahoma State; Travis Etienne, senior, Clemson.Tackles - x-Penei Sewell, junior, Oregon; Alex Leatherwood, senior,...

AP Sports WriterFirst full class for BYU's Sitake filled with versatilityBy KAREEM COPELANDBYU coach Kalani Sitake focused on versatility in his first full recruiting class after being hired to replace Bronco Mendenhall following the 2015 season. There was a premium on adding players that can play multiple positions.''When you...

AP Sports WriterACC QBs Bryant, Rosier face similar path to title gameBy PETE IACOBELLICHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The voids to fill were huge and the pressure enormous for both Clemson's Kelly Bryant and Miami's Malik Rosier. How would the backups fare when they were promoted to starters?Quite well. Quite...

AP Sports WriterFor Maryland's interim coach, the future is 1 day at a timeBy DAVID GINSBURGCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) Maryland interim coach Matt Canada faces an uncertain future, despite keeping the football team together and forging a winning record amid the chaos surrounding the program.When this season ends,...

Associated PressFranklin inks contract extension with Penn St through 2020By TRAVIS JOHNSONSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) Penn State coach James Franklin has signed a contract extension that guarantees him $34.7 million through 2022.According to terms released by Penn State on Friday, the deal is worth an average of $5.78...

AP Sports WriterUndefeated Frogs: No. 6 TCU only Big 12 team without a lossBy STEPHEN HAWKINSFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Sixth-ranked TCU is the only undefeated team remaining the Big 12 Conference, even after giving up more than 500 yards and needing some trickery after blowing a two-touchdown lead...