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Fans are asked to leave the stadium after lightning was spotted during as Iowa State takes on South Dakota State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Canceled openers leave ISU, Huskers scrambling to find games

By Eric Olson Sep. 02, 2018 02:27 PM EDT

TCU quarterback Shawn Robinson (3) takes off on a 36-yard touchdown run against Southern University during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2018 07:36 PM EDT

Penn State's Amani Oruwariye (21) intercepts a pass intended for Appalachian State's Corey Sutton (2) in the end zone during overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. Penn State won 45-38 in OT. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
No. 10 Nittany Lions edge Appalachian State 45-38 in OT

By Travis Johnson Sep. 01, 2018 04:53 PM EDT

Washington quarterback Jake Browning (3) is stopped by Auburn's Darrell Williams (49) and Jeremiah Dinson (20) after running for a first down during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. Auburn won 21-16. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Pac-12 down not out after UW loss

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 01, 2018 03:30 PM EDT

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost, right, talks with Akron head coach Terry Bowden before an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Akron-Nebraska goes into lightning delay right after kickoff

Sep. 01, 2018 03:27 PM EDT

Ohio State receiver Terry McLaurin is lifted in celebration by teammate Jaylen Harris after scoring a touchdown against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Meyer-less No. 5 Ohio State routs Oregon St 77-31 in opener

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 01, 2018 01:35 PM EDT

Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada, center, huddles with the team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Maryland stuns No. 23 Texas 34-29 for interim coach Canada

By David Ginsburg Sep. 01, 2018 01:22 PM EDT

Second half of Ohio State-Oregon State delayed by lightning

Sep. 01, 2018 09:34 AM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The start of the second half of Ohio State's game against Oregon State has been delayed by lightning. The Ohio...

Michigan State's Felton Davis III (18) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown against Utah State's Gaje Ferguson (23) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 11 Michigan State rallies to beat Utah State 38-31

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2018 07:24 PM EDT

Michigan State's Cody White (7), LJ Scott (3), Matt Sokol (81) and Jordan Reid celebrate White's touchdown reception against Utah State during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Heyward helps No. 11 Michigan State beat Utah State 38-31

By Larry Lage Aug. 31, 2018 06:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2017, file photo, Oregon State Beavers quarterback Jake Luton (6) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fort Collins, Colo. Oregon State's Luton is back after making it just four games as starter last season before suffering a thoracic spine fracture. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Oregon State at Colorado State 8/26/2017

Aug. 31, 2018 10:37 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, center, walks the field as players jog around him during an open practice for the NCAA college football team at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan plays Notre Dame on Saturday, Sept. 1, to open the college football season. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
No. 14 Michigan out to change narrative vs No. 12 Notre Dame

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 31, 2018 09:36 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2013, file photo, Michigan offensive lineman Taylor Lewan (77) reaches out to young fans as he exits Michigan Stadium, after an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan beat Notre Dame 41-30. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Notre Dame-Michigan 9/7/2013

Aug. 31, 2018 09:25 AM EDT

McSorley sure new cast can keep Penn State among the elite

By Travis Johnson Aug. 31, 2018 08:36 AM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Trace McSorley sported a different look at No. 10 Penn State's practice this week. Otherwise, it was the same McSorley that...

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2017, file photo, Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) tries to get past Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray (9) and cornerback Parnell Motley (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Dallas. Ehlinger won the starter’s job over junior Shane Buechele. Texas faces Maryland on Saturday. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
No. 23 Texas seeks revenge against Maryland team on mend

By David Ginsburg Aug. 31, 2018 08:34 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2018, file photo, Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer makes a statement during a news conference in Columbus, Ohio. Meyer’s current suspension and previous paid leave have restricted him from talking football with his staff and athletes during August with one exception _ a team meeting the day after the suspension was announced. Emails from the senior vice president for human resources show Meyer and athletic director Gene Smith were allowed to meet with the players and coaches last Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Ohio St's Meyer pushes back on reasons for suspension

Aug. 31, 2018 08:02 AM EDT

True freshman Sitkowski starts for Rutgers against Texas St.

By Matt Sugam Aug. 31, 2018 07:24 AM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers coach Chris Ash enters his third season, trying to rebuild a downtrodden program. He's hoping true freshman Artur...

Illinois looks to start winning trend against Kent State

By Terry Towery Aug. 31, 2018 06:22 AM EDT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — When Illinois opens its season at home Saturday against Kent State, a streak will be broken no matter the outcome. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2014, file photo, Notre Dame wide receiver Amir Carlisle, center, celebrates a touchdown against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame defeated Michigan 31-0. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Michigan-Notre Dame 9/6/2014

Aug. 31, 2018 06:15 AM EDT

FIU sees opener against Indiana as measuring stick for 2018

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 31, 2018 06:10 AM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — When FIU coach Butch Davis looks at Indiana, he doesn't see a team that struggled in the Big Ten last season or one that might be in some...