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BYU tight end Isaac Rex, right, catches a pass in front of Washington State defensive back Derrick Langford during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
BYU beats Washington State in 1st game since Rolovich fired

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 23, 2021 06:49 PM EDT

Washington State fan Trisha Griggs talks with The Associated Press about this week's firing of football head coach Nick Rolovich and four assistant coaches for refusing a state mandate that all employees get vaccinated against COVID-19, outside Martin Stadium before an NCAA college football game between Washington State and BYU, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Brigham Young at Washington State 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 02:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, file photo, Alabama fans cheer during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi,, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Faced with complaints about long concessions lines at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the school is adding an online ordering app for food and drinks and making other changes. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Alabama: App may help cut long stadium food, drink lines

Oct. 22, 2021 02:27 PM EDT

Drake forfeits football game due to "COVID-19 issues"

Oct. 21, 2021 07:07 PM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A football game between Drake and Stetson set for Saturday in Des Moines was canceled Thursday due to coronavirus concerns among Drake...

FILE - BYU head coach Kalani Sitake looks on before the start of their NCAA college football game against Boise State in Provo, Utah, in this Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, file photo. BYU coach Kalani Sitake said he has known Baylor coach Dave Aranda for a long time, and that they have shared a lot of ideas and philosophies about coaching. Baylor and BYU meet in a matchup of 5-1 teams on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Washington St hosts BYU in 1st game since Rolovich's firing

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 21, 2021 02:02 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Leo Chenal hits Army's Tyhier Tyler as he pitches the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Aggressive approach paying off for Wisconsin LB Leo Chenal

By Steve Megargee Oct. 20, 2021 03:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, file photo, Washington State coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Pullman, Wash. The NHL suspending San Jose's Evander Kane 21 games for submitting a fake vaccination card and Washington State firing football coach Nick Rolovich for failing to comply with a vaccine mandate Monday provided two more reminders of the impact the coronavirus is still having on professional and college sports. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Rolovich lawyer calls coach's firing 'unjust and unlawful'

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 20, 2021 02:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 5, 2021, file photo, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in New York. The NBA's Brooklyn Nets begin the season without star guard Kyrie Irving, who cannot play or practice at home because of a New York City vaccine mandate and was told by the team he wouldn't be around at all until his status changes. Irving and other unvaccinated players around pro sports don't get paid for the time they miss. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Vaccines in sports at a glance

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2021 06:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 5, 2021, file photo, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in New York. The NBA's Brooklyn Nets begin the season without star guard Kyrie Irving, who cannot play or practice at home because of a New York City vaccine mandate and was told by the team he wouldn't be around at all until his status changes. Irving and other unvaccinated players around pro sports don't get paid for the time they miss. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
To jab or not to jab? Vaccinations still hot topic in sports

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 19, 2021 06:15 PM EDT

The Washington State Cougar logo is displayed on a gate at Martin Stadium, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Head football coach Nick Rolovich and four of his assistants were fired on Monday for refusing a state mandate that all employees get vaccinated against COVID-19, making him the first major college coach to lose his job over vaccination status. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Column: No jab, no job: Rolovich gets pink-slipped at Wazzu

By Jim Litke Oct. 19, 2021 03:48 AM EDT

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Washington State coach Rolovich fired for refusing vaccine

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 18, 2021 08:32 PM EDT

Washington State offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston (52) lifts wide receiver Calvin Jackson Jr. while celebrating Jackson's touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Borghi leads Washington State over Stanford 34-31

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 16, 2021 11:08 PM EDT

Washington State offensive lineman Abraham Lucas (72) lifts up wide receiver Joey Hobert (12) as they celebrate Hobert's touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 31-24. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Rolovich situation lingers as Washington St hosts Stanford

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 14, 2021 01:29 PM EDT

TCU coach Gary Patterson yells out to his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Like a paisley tie, solid Big 12 defenses are trendy again

By John Raby Oct. 12, 2021 11:27 AM EDT

Connecticut head coach Lou Spanos talks to field judge Jay Brown in the first half of an NCAA college football game between Connecticut and Vanderbilt Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
UConn coach positive for COVID-19, will miss UMass game

Oct. 08, 2021 11:31 AM EDT

University of Michigan defenseman Owen Power skates during an NCAA college hockey practice in Ann Arbor, Mich., Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. Power passed on a chance to make millions this season with the Buffalo Sabres, who selected the defenseman overall in July. He decided to stay in school and return for his sophomore season with the Wolverines, ranked No. 3 in the preseason. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Top NHL picks stay in school, including No. 1 overall pick

By Larry Lage And John Wawrow Oct. 04, 2021 02:51 AM EDT

Boston College running back Pat Garwo III (24) is lifted by a teammate after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
No. 25 Clemson looking for answers against Boston College

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 30, 2021 12:31 PM EDT

Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) runs ahead of West Virginia linebacker Josh Chandler-Semedo (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
No. 6 Oklahoma visits K-State for first Big 12 road game

By Dave Skretta Sep. 30, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban jogs off the field after an NCAA college football game against Southern Mississippi, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
SEC schedule: Expansion likely impacts FCS, non-league games

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 29, 2021 12:40 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) grabs the face mask of Nebraska cornerback Quinton Newsome (6) as he carries in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 4 Oklahoma opens Big 12 play vs. West Virginia

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 23, 2021 03:10 AM EDT