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FILE - In this Dec. 21, 2019, file photo, North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance (5) scores a rushing touchdown during the first half of an FCS playoff NCAA college football game against Montana State in Fargo, N.D. All but a few teams in the Football Championship Subdivision shut down in the fall because of the COVID-19 pandemic and will play a spring season culminating with the NCAA playoffs in April and May. (AP Photo/Bruce Crummy, File)
FCS schedules nearly set with season starting in February

By Eric Olson Jan. 15, 2021 05:44 PM EST
One college football season just ended, and another one starts in just over a

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith runs for a touchdown against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
STAT WATCH: Smith's big night ends with SEC, playoff records

By Eric Olson Jan. 12, 2021 02:59 AM EST
Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith finished one of the most productive seasons

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) gains yardage after a catch in the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Smith adds Maxwell Award to collection of postseason honors

By Eric Olson Jan. 07, 2021 09:10 PM EST
Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith of Alabama added to his collection of

FILE - Vanderbilt kicker Sarah Fuller walks along the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Nashville, in this Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, file photo. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Breakthroughs come on, off field in 2020 for women's sports

By Eric Olson Dec. 31, 2020 04:08 PM EST
It was a milestone year for women in sports, starting with Katie Sowers

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Indiana head coach Tom Allen looks toward his players on the sideline during a break in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Bloomington, Ind. Allen is coach of the year on the Associated Press All-Big Ten football team. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
AP All-Big Ten: Ohio State's Fields, Indiana's Allen honored

By Eric Olson Dec. 22, 2020 12:00 PM EST
Quarterback Justin Fields repeated as offensive player of the year and is

Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) looks to pass against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Week 16: Playoff bids likely on line for Clemson, Ohio State

By Eric Olson Dec. 18, 2020 02:39 AM EST
Clemson and Ohio State go into the weekend with the most at stake, and Texas A

FILE - Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald walks on the field during the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich., in this Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, file photo. Pat Fitzgerald figures he'll add a few more gray hairs by the time No. 15 Northwestern steps on the field to face No. 3 Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game on Saturday, Dec. 19. Then again, if Northwestern wins? “Not gonna lie to you, it would be a helluva ride home on I-65,” Fitzgerald said. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Big Ten Champions Week has game for title and 4 on undercard

By Eric Olson Dec. 17, 2020 01:44 AM EST
Things to watch during the ninth week of play in the Big Ten Conference:

FILE - Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, center, reacts with other team mambers during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas in Austin, Texas, in this Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, file photo. The Cyclones, who at No. 8 have their highest ranking ever in The Associated Press poll, play No. 12 Oklahoma on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Humble start leads to Campbell's historic season at Iowa St

By Eric Olson Dec. 15, 2020 06:33 PM EST
Jay Chapman earned his bachelor's and master's degree from Iowa State, was a

North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) runs the ball as Miami cornerback Te'Cory Couch (23) and Bubba Bolden (21) give chase during the first half of an during an NCAA college football game at Hard Rock Stadium In Miami Gardens, Fla, Saturday, Dec, 12, 2020. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
STAT WATCH: UNC rushing total FBS' highest in 3 seasons

By Eric Olson Dec. 14, 2020 01:18 PM EST
North Carolina's rushing performance against Miami was unlike any seen in the

Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (9) tackles Minnesota's Philip Howard (2) during a punt return in first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Gophers, missing 33 players, stun Huskers 24-17 after layoff

By Eric Olson Dec. 12, 2020 03:47 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Mohamed Ibrahim ran for two touchdowns following Nebraska

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Week 15: Buffs need win, USC loss to reach Pac-12 title game

By Eric Olson Dec. 11, 2020 01:43 AM EST
A weekend devoid of drama appears to be setting up in college football unless

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2020, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck looks at his bench during an NCAA college football game with Michigan in Minneapolis. Minnesota is among 10 of the 14 Big Ten football teams sitting at two wins entering the final weekend of the regular season. The statistical anomaly begs the question of whether it's difficult for those teams to stay motivated in a season that brought unique challenges because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
What's my motivation? Stakes low for 2-win Big Ten teams

By Eric Olson Dec. 10, 2020 04:58 PM EST
Minnesota has had its last two games canceled because of COVID-19 issues, more

Minnesota linebacker Josh Aune (29) holds the ball after he intercepted a Purdue pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Huskers look to stack wins; Gophers play after virus layoff

By Eric Olson Dec. 10, 2020 03:52 PM EST
It's been hard enough for Scott Frost to find success at Nebraska. Sustaining

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) is tackled by Nebraska linebacker Luke Reimer, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Look-alike teams meet when No. 25 Badgers visit No. 19 Iowa

By Eric Olson Dec. 10, 2020 02:03 PM EST
Kirk Ferentz used Wisconsin as his template when he started building Iowa's

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras is pressured by Illinois defensive lineman Roderick Perry II during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 25 Wisconsin at No. 19 Iowa in Big Ten's premier game

By Eric Olson Dec. 10, 2020 06:04 AM EST
Things to watch during the eighth week of play in the Big Ten Conference:

Southern California wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (8) runs for a first down against Washington State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
STAT WATCH: TD catches come in bunches for USC's St. Brown

By Eric Olson Dec. 07, 2020 10:52 AM EST
Amon-Ra St. Brown went into Southern California's game against Washington State

FILE - Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Ames, Iowa, in this Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, file photo. Iowa State won 31-15. Big 12-leading Iowa State is on the verge of getting into its first conference championship game in any league. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa St seniors cap steady climb with home finale vs WVU

By Eric Olson Dec. 03, 2020 12:53 PM EST
As the old man on the roster, Landen Akers has been at Iowa State even longer

Indiana quarterback Jack Tuttle (14) throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 27-11. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 10 Hoosiers, No. 18 Badgers meet with undefined stakes

By Eric Olson Dec. 03, 2020 01:28 AM EST
Things to watch during the seventh week of play in the Big Ten Conference:

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
'Marvelous' - Ex Iowa State coach wowed by Cyclones success

By Eric Olson Dec. 02, 2020 03:18 PM EST
Jim Walden once said if a football coach stays at Iowa State, two things will

Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson, left, carries the ball while Bowling Green linebacker Darren Anders (37) and defensive lineman Ja'von Lyons (56) close in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Bowling Green, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. (Scott W. Grau/Sentinel-Tribune via AP)
STAT WATCH: Bulls' Patterson breaks Williams' 2-game record

By Eric Olson Nov. 30, 2020 02:15 AM EST
Buffalo's Jaret Patterson ran for more than 300 yards one week and over 400 the