Athlete health
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 22 minutes ago

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 27 minutes ago

Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec, top left, passes under pressure from Georgia Tech linebacker David Curry (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
No. 1 Clemson dealing with rash of injuries on defense vs BC

By Pete Iacobelli an hour ago

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 an hour ago

The Miami defense pressures Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) on a keeper in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
No. 15 North Carolina looks to flip the script vs Virginia

By Hank Kurz Jr. 2 hrs ago

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) is sacked by Iowa defensive linemen Jack Heflin (96) and Chauncey Golston (57) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue wary of Illini as Boilermakers try to go 2-0

By Terry Towery 10 hrs ago

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Buckeyes look to keep rolling at No. 18 Penn State

By Eric Olson 10 hrs ago

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, UCLA running back Joshua Kelley, left, is tackled by Oregon State linebackers Hamilcar Rashed Jr. (9) and John McCartan (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif. While the offense is still coming together with presumed starting quarterback Tristan Gebbia, it's Oregon State's defense that should worry opponents. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Defense should rule for the Beavers, offense must fill holes

By Anne M. Peterson 17 hrs ago

Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) pushes away Tennessee defensive back Kenney Solomon (31) during an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Combo of injuries, opt outs taking toll on SEC rosters

By Brett Martel 18 hrs ago

Coastal Carolina running back CJ Marable (1) and quarterback Grayson McCall (10) celebrate after Marable scored a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game against Louisiana-Lafayette in Lafayette, La., Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Kieu)
Coastal Carolina coach says injured starting QB might play

22 hrs ago

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019 file photo, Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Los Angeles. Slovis returns s quarterback for his sophomore season in November. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Loaded No. 21 USC grateful to be in Pac-12 title chase

By Greg Beacham 23 hrs ago

Penn State running back Noah Cain (21) rushes against Michigan State's Jacub Pansiuk, left, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Penn State running back Noah Cain will miss the rest of the season with an injury, another blow to the the 18th-ranked Nittany Lions' backfield as they prepare to face No. 3 Ohio State. Penn State coach James Franklin declined to give specifics of Cain’s injury, but the sophomore left Saturday's, Oct. 24, 2020, overtime loss to Indiana early and reportedly was seen on the sideline later with a walking boot on his left leg. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Penn State RB Cain out for the season with injury

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2020 02:36 PM EDT

Clemson linebacker James Skalski sidelined with groin injury

Oct. 27, 2020 12:05 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Coach Dabo Swinney said one of Clemson's leading defensive players, linebacker James Skalski, will miss several games with a groin injury....

Duke's Taylor out indefinitely; Gilbert opts out of season

Oct. 26, 2020 09:18 PM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke center Will Taylor will be out indefinitely due to surgery on his right knee. Taylor is scheduled to have the...

Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) pushes away Tennessee defensive back Kenney Solomon (31) during an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
No. 2 Bama striving to replace (some of) Waddle's production

By John Zenor Oct. 26, 2020 05:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss. No. 10 Florida resumed meetings and practices for the first time in two weeks Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. They got back to work after a COVID-19 outbreak caused the Southeastern Conference to postpone two of the team’s games. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
No. 10 Florida, Mullen return to work after COVID outbreak

By Mark Long Oct. 26, 2020 04:40 PM EDT

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin coach stays mum on QB Mertz with Huskers up next

By Steve Megargee Oct. 26, 2020 12:52 PM EDT

In this Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, photo, Purdue offensive coordinator Brian Brohm catches a ball during practice in West Lafayette, Ind. Brian Brohm went through his usual practice routine this week. He met with his older brother, Jeff, about game planning and the initial play-calling script as he prepared for Saturday's long-awaited season opener against Iowa. Less than a week after the Boilermakers fourth-year head coach tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced into isolation for 10 days, it's the other Brohm taking charge this weekend.(Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Purdue's Brohm hopes to return Saturday, Moore still unclear

By Michael Marot Oct. 26, 2020 12:26 PM EDT

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertze throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin issues statement amid reports Mertz tests positive

Oct. 25, 2020 10:42 PM EDT

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle is taken down by SMU defensive back Brandon Stephens (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Ridder runs, passes No. 19 Cincinnati past No. 16 SMU, 42-13

Oct. 25, 2020 12:45 AM EDT