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Northwestern State rallies to beat Houston Baptist 31-28

Oct. 27, 2018 10:33 PM EDT
NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — Malik Sonnier's interception opened the door for Northwestern State's late drive to beat Houston Baptist 31-28 on Saturday night. ...

Houston quarterback D'Eriq King (4) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2018 10:24 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) rushes for additional yards as Texas A&M linebacker Tyrel Dodson (25) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
Texas A&M at Mississippi State 10/27/2018

Oct. 27, 2018 09:02 PM EDT

Penn State's KJ Hamler (1) runs out of bounds after a catch as Iowa's Amani Hooker (27) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
No. 17 Penn State escapes No. 18 Iowa 30-24 with late stands

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 27, 2018 07:50 PM EDT

Maryland defensive backs Antwaine Richardson, left, and Antoine Brooks Jr. chase after Illinois running back Reggie Corbin as he rushes the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Leake scores 4 TDs to help Maryland beat Illinois 63-33

By David Ginsburg Oct. 27, 2018 07:25 PM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) jumps with the ball against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 2 Clemson hands Florida State worst home loss, 59-10

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2018 06:08 PM EDT

PSU's McSorley misses 2 series vs Iowa after getting sacked

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 27, 2018 04:55 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley missed two series against No. 18 Iowa with an apparent right leg injury after being sacked in the...

Michigan State's Matt Morrissey (10) intercepts a pass intended for Purdue's Rondale Moore (4) in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 23-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State halts Purdue's run, 23-13

By Noah Trister Oct. 27, 2018 03:55 PM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) reacts as he celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Thorson leads Northwestern over No. 20 Wisconsin 31-17

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 27, 2018 03:41 PM EDT

Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman (10) runs with the ball as Bethune-Cookman safety Kennedy Ndukwe (5) is blocked by wide receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Huskers prep for Ohio St. in 45-9 win over Bethune-Cookman

By Eric Olson Oct. 27, 2018 03:11 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi, right, escapes from Purdue's Markus Bailey during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Purdue at Michigan State 10/27/2018

Oct. 27, 2018 02:29 PM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson, left, scores a touchdown past Wisconsin cornerback Madison Cone during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Wisconsin at Northwestern 10/27/2018

Oct. 27, 2018 01:51 PM EDT

Wisconsin QB Hornibrook has concussion, out vs Northwestern

Oct. 27, 2018 12:06 PM EDT
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook will miss the game against Northwestern because of a concussion. Jack Coan will start in his place. ...

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Bethune-Cookman in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Bethune-Cookman at Nebraska 10/27/2018

Oct. 27, 2018 12:04 PM EDT

Michigan St. interim president calls football fine 'absurd'

Oct. 27, 2018 12:01 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State interim President John Engler says its "absurd" and "ridiculous" that the Big Ten fined his school $10,000 over last...

Indiana running back Mike Majette controls the ball against Minnesota's Blake Cashman during an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 38-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Morgan, Minnesota top Indiana 38-31 on late 67-yard TD pass

By Dave Campbell Oct. 26, 2018 11:48 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Shannon Brooks is tackled by Indiana's Khalil Bryant during an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Indiana at Minnesota 10/26/2018

Oct. 26, 2018 09:46 PM EDT

FILE - At left, in an Oct. 7, 2017, file photo, Illinois running back Reggie Corbin (2) runs from Iowa defensive back Brandon Snyder during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Iowa City, Iowa. At right, in an Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Maryland running back Ty Johnson rushes the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, in College Park, Md. When Illinois and Maryland meet on the football field for the first time Saturday, they will find the similarities in the teams run deep _ with emphasis on the word “run.” Led by junior Reggie Corbin, who averages 7.89 yards per carry, Illinois ranks third in the Big Ten with an average of 226.1 yards rushing per game. Maryland, behind the versatile Ty Johnson, is one notch back with 219.9.(AP Photo/File)
Illinois, Maryland matchup could come down to ground game

By David Ginsburg Oct. 26, 2018 02:23 PM EDT

FILE - At left, in an Oct. 7, 2017, file photo, Illinois running back Reggie Corbin (2) runs from Iowa defensive back Brandon Snyder during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Iowa City, Iowa. At right, in an Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Maryland running back Ty Johnson rushes the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, in College Park, Md. When Illinois and Maryland meet on the football field for the first time Saturday, they will find the similarities in the teams run deep _ with emphasis on the word “run.” Led by junior Reggie Corbin, who averages 7.89 yards per carry, Illinois ranks third in the Big Ten with an average of 226.1 yards rushing per game. Maryland, behind the versatile Ty Johnson, is one notch back with 219.9.(AP Photo/File)
Illinois at Maryland 10/27/2018

Oct. 26, 2018 02:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2017, file photo, Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley (9) runs with the ball as Iowa defensive lineman Cedrick Lattimore defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, in Iowa City, Iowa. The 17th-ranked Nittany Lions begin the three-game gantlet of Iowa (home), Michigan (road) and Wisconsin (home) and will need to keep their offense chugging to get through it. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
No. 18 Penn St starts string of contenders with No. 18 Iowa

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 26, 2018 01:30 PM EDT