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Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan attempts a pass against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Major college football bowl season set to kickoff Dec. 19

By The Associated Press. 12 hrs ago

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) hands a towel to Micah Chapman, 6, of Anderson, S.C., after an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
No. 1 Clemson turns to Uiagalelei with Lawrence sidelined

By Pete Iacobelli 18 hrs ago

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) waves to fans after an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence tests positive for COVID-19

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 29, 2020 09:03 PM EDT

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst talks to players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin reports 3 more cases of positive COVID-19 tests

Oct. 29, 2020 06:15 PM EDT

Baylor seeking offensive identity with defensive TCU in Waco

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 29, 2020 05:40 PM EDT
Baylor is still trying to figure out its identity on offense, a difficult task with a new coach in an uneven season interrupted by the pandemic. ...

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels throws the ball during the second half of an NCAA football game against Kansas State Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 23 Cyclones heads to winless Kansas on Saturday

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 05:12 PM EDT

Cincinnati's Jaheim Thomas grabs the shirt of SMU kick returner Bryan Massey (8) on a kickoff return during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. Cincinnati won 42-13. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
No. 22 SMU hosts Navy with both teams coming off losses

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 05:02 PM EDT

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) catches a pass as Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) defends during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
No. 10 Florida plays 1st game in 3 weeks, hosts hot Missouri

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 04:12 PM EDT

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) is sacked by Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) and linebacker DaMarcus Mitchell (15) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Opening weekend surprises creates different look for Big Ten

By Michael Marot Oct. 29, 2020 03:51 PM EDT

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa is sacked by Northwestern defensive line Adetomiwa Adebawore during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Minnesota, Maryland look to rebound in Friday night clash

By David Ginsburg Oct. 29, 2020 03:19 PM EDT

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
Syracuse hosts Wake Forest and looks to end 3-game skid

By John Kekis Oct. 29, 2020 03:00 PM EDT

Boston College linebacker Isaiah McDuffie (55) tackles Georgia Tech running back Jahmyr Gibbs (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Lawrence out, No. 1 Clemson looks for 10th straight over BC

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 02:16 PM EDT

Navy quarterback Dalen Morris (8) attempts a pass against Houston in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Annapolis, Md., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Paul W. Gillespie/The Baltimore Sun via AP)
Pandemic alters No. 22 SMU's prep for Navy's triple option

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 29, 2020 01:40 PM EDT

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) runs from Texas Tech linebacker Krishon Merriweather (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 23 Iowa State big favorites as it heads to Kansas

By Dave Skretta Oct. 29, 2020 01:35 PM EDT

Nebraska running back Ronald Thompkins, left, runs past Ohio State defensive back Lloyd McFarquhar during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Big Ten denies Nebraska request to play nonconference game

Oct. 29, 2020 01:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, fans shout at players during a post-game scuffle at the end of an NCAA college football game between UNLV and Nevada in Reno, Nev. The Las Vegas Raiders were the first team to play inside Allegiant Stadium. But the UNLV Rebels will be the first team to play with fans inside the $2 billion dollar venue, when they host in-state rival Nevada on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
Raiders stadium will have fans, but for college game not NFL

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 29, 2020 01:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 file photo, Iowa fans wave to children in the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital at the end of the first quarter of an NCAA college football game between Iowa and Miami of Ohio in Iowa City, Iowa. During a season when the atmosphere will be subdued at Iowa home football games because the usual 69,000 fans won't be there, one tradition will go on uninterrupted. At the end of the first quarter, players and coaches from both teams will turn to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital and wave, just as they've done every home game since 2017.( (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
'The ones we play for': Iowa keeps 'wave' for young patients

By Adam Hensley Oct. 29, 2020 12:27 PM EDT

Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Alabama in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Tennessee back to fundamentals to fix woes of 3-game skid

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 29, 2020 12:22 PM EDT

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) breaks away from SMU linebacker Trevor Denbow (16) on a touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. Cincinnati won 42-13 and Ridder finished with 179 yards rushing. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
No. 7 Cincinnati looks to avenge losses to Memphis

By Jeff Wallner Oct. 29, 2020 11:35 AM EDT

Duke quarterback Chase Brice (8) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
Duke looks for spark against Charlotte after 1-5 start

By Aaron Beard Oct. 29, 2020 11:30 AM EDT