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Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 15 Michigan State sputters in 35-13 win over W. Michigan

By Larry Lage Sep. 02, 2022 10:37 PM EDT

N. Illinois fends off E. Illinois in 34-27 win

Sep. 01, 2022 11:57 PM EDT
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Rocky Lombardi threw for 192 yards to six different receivers and Northern Illinois used a balanced running attack to hold off Eastern Illinois...

Finn leads Toledo rout over FCS Long Island University 37-0

Sep. 01, 2022 10:57 PM EDT
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Dequan Finn threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead Toledo to a 37-0 rout of Long Island University on Thursday night in the...

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Central Michigan, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Sanders helps No. 12 Oklahoma State beat Central Michigan

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 01, 2022 10:53 PM EDT

Tennessee defensive back Kamal Hadden (5) intercepts a pass intended for Ball State wide receiver Yo'Heinz Tyler during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Hooker leads Tennessee over Ball State, 59-10

By Al Lesar Sep. 01, 2022 10:44 PM EDT

Wiley's TD run in OT gets Akron past FCS school St. Francis

Sep. 01, 2022 10:16 PM EDT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Cam Wiley had a 1-yard touchdown run in overtime and Akron held off FCS-member St. Francis (Pa.) 30-23 on Thursday night in the debut of head...

UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. UCLA won 62-33. If the Bruins are going to contend for the Pac-12 title, it will need big seasons again from quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson and running back Zach Charbonnet. UCLA opens the season on Sept. 4 against Bowling Green. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
UCLA looks to build off last season hosting Bowling Green

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 03:57 PM EDT

File - Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker watches the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Oct. 16, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. Tucker, entering his third season with the Spartans, knows what it takes to win it all. He did it as an assistant on championship-winning coaching staffs at Alabama in 2015 and with Ohio State in 2002. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
No. 15 Michigan St. opens season of promise vs W. Michigan

By Larry Lage Sep. 01, 2022 03:40 PM EDT

FILE -Miami (Ohio) quarterback Brett Gabbert looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's Frisco Football Classic NCAA college football game against North Texas in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. Miami (Ohio) plays against Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen, File)
No. 20 Kentucky seeks to start strong against Miami (Ohio)

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 03:12 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) leaps near Pittsburgh defensive back Judson Tallandier (26) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Reed, an AP All-Big Ten all-purpose player, returned two punts for touchdowns last season and had team highs in catches (59), yards receiving (1,026) and receiving touchdowns (10). (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Mel Tucker leads No. 15 Michigan St against Western Michigan

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 12:42 PM EDT

FILE - Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer speaks during Pac-12 Conference men's NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. DeBoer inherited a Washington program coming off its worst season since 2008 that included firing its head coach before the end of the regular season. The first test of how well DeBoer has done overhauling the program comes Saturday night when the Huskies open the season against Kent State. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
Washington opens Kalen DeBoer coaching era against Kent St.

Sep. 01, 2022 12:21 PM EDT

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, right, passes as offensive coordinator Dan Enos, left, watches during the team's NCAA college football practice, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Steve Ruark)
Tagovailoa leads Maryland into opener against Buffalo

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 12:05 PM EDT

FILE - Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops waits for his senior players to come out during Kentucky's senior day celebration before an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Miami (Ohio) plays against Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb, File)
No. 20 Kentucky hosts Miami (Ohio) with higher expectations

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 01, 2022 11:08 AM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma State's Brennan Presley during an NCAA college football practice on Aug. 5, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. The Cowboys lost All-Big 12 receiver Tay Martin, but Brennan Presley is positioned to be the next great Oklahoma State wideout. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Mike Gundy seeks 150th win for No. 12 Oklahoma State

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 31, 2022 02:01 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker plays against Purdue in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game on Dec. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Hooker goes into his sixth season as the starter. He earned the job last season after coming off the bench to set program records for a 181.4 passing efficiency and a 68% completion percentage. Hooker also threw 31 touchdowns with only three interceptions. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Tennessee Vols open season hosting Ball State under lights

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2022 11:55 AM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma State's Spencer Sanders during an NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. The Big 12 is going into its 12th and final season as a 10-team conference. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
No. 12 Oklahoma State opens with Central Michigan

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2022 11:32 AM EDT

FILE - Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) runs for a touchdown during the first half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. Rising isn’t facing a battle to be Utah’s starting quarterback heading into a new season. Rising cemented his spot atop the depth chart when he led the Utes to their first ever Pac-12 championship and Rose Bowl berth a season ago. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
College Football Picks: Pac-12 contenders head down South

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 31, 2022 10:37 AM EDT

FILE - Morningside NCAA college football quarterback Joe Dolincheck speaks at a news conference during fall sports media day at Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021. Dolincheck is the centerpiece of the most powerful small-college offense in the nation, one that averaged better than 55 points and 600 yards per game last season while winning the Sioux City, Iowa, school's third national championship in four years. (Jesse Brothers/Sioux City Journal via AP, File)
Morningside QB Dolincheck tops list of small college stars

By Eric Olson Aug. 25, 2022 02:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2019, file photo, Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead watches from the sideline in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game against Louisville, in Nashville, Tenn. From new Akron coach Joe Moorhead to Central Michigan's Lew Nichols' pursuit of 2,000 yards, there are plenty of intriguing storylines around the league. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
MAC PREVIEW: Huskies loading up to chase 2nd straight crown

By Michael Marot Aug. 24, 2022 09:07 AM EDT

FILE - Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. carries the ball during a spring NCAA college football scrimmage, Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Seattle. Washington is set to kick off its season on Sept. 3, 2022, against Kent State. (Cheyenne Boone/The News Tribune via AP, File)
Washington names Michael Penix Jr. starting QB for opener

Aug. 23, 2022 04:41 PM EDT