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Bryant, Akron to square off in 2021(STATS) - Bryant is starting to like having FBS competition.Eight months after announcing its first FBS opponent for the 2020 season, the Northeast Conference program said Thursday it will travel to Akron for a matchup on Sept. 18, 2021.The Mid-American Conference competition adds...

AP Sports WritersMichigan cancels Ohio State showdown, citing COVID-19 casesBy LARRY LAGE and MITCH STACYANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Citing a rising number of COVID-19 cases in its program, Michigan canceled its annual showdown with Ohio State on Tuesday as college football lurches toward the end of the season...

AP Sports WriterTexas says 10-win season not enough to be 'back' in Big 12By STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Tom Herman knows that Texas is probably a bit ahead of schedule after 10 wins in his second season that included making the Big 12 championship game and a Sugar...

The fans at Albertsons Stadium will be treated to a game between the BYU Cougars and the Boise State Broncos when they take their seats on Thursday. Brigham Young at Boise State 307 BYU -7.5 57.5 308 BOISE ST -6.5 57.5 When: 10:15 PM ET, Thursday, October 20, 2016 Where: Albertsons Stadium, Boise, Idaho TV:...

CONROE, Texas (AP) A Texas chief prosecutor is criticizing the judge who ended Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson's probation in a child abuse case early.Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon said Thursday that the judge gave the appearance of being ''enamored with an elite athlete.'' The 2012 NFL...

AP Sports WriterClemson title game hero Hunter Renfrow seeking bigger roleBy PETE IACOBELLICLEMSON, S.C. (AP) It seems impossible for any Clemson fan to overlook 5-foot-11 Hunter Renfrow after his game-winning catch clinched the Tigers first national title in 35 years.But there was Renfrow at a Brazilian steakhouse on...

AP Sports WritersSEC to allow football workouts on campus beginning June 8By STEPHEN HAWKINS and STEVE MEGARGEESoutheastern Conference schools will be able to bring athletes in all sports back to campus for voluntary activities starting June 8 at the discretion of each university, and the Big 12 plans to...

AP Sports WriterArizona visits Oregon State with focus on Tate's ankleBy ANNE M. PETERSONThe previous time he faced Oregon State, Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate rushed for more than 200 yards and two touchdowns. When he sees the Beavers on Saturday, he may have to rely more on his arm.Tate...

Nebraska-Iowa on Black Friday set in '22 after 2-year hiatusROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) Nebraska and Iowa will resume their day-after-Thanksgiving football game in 2022 after a two-year hiatus.The Big Ten released its conference football schedules for the 2022 to 2025 seasons on Wednesday, and the return of the Black...

Alabama A&M coach says team treated unprofessionally at gameHUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) Alabama A&M coach Connell Maynor says his team was treated unprofessionally during a game at North Alabama.Maynor says the historically black college team was treated unprofessionally and that the Bulldogs won't play North Alabama again while he's...

AP Sports WriterPurdue hits road in must-win situation to earn bowl bidBy MICHAEL MAROTThe Purdue Boilermakers understand the stakes.Pull an upset Saturday at No. 14 Wisconsin and they still could become bowl-eligible. Lose and they will be home before Christmas.It's that simple, though coach Jeff Brohm prefers discussing just...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Payton Award finalist Thomson fueled Sac State's turnaroundBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Sacramento State posted the biggest improvement in the FCS this season, and its first-year coach, Troy Taylor, was named the national coach of the year.An innovative play caller who's been around outstanding quarterbacks, Taylor is...