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FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2020, file photo, University of Akron infielder Sydney Jascoe runs during an NCAA college softball game in Madeira Beach, Fla. Akron is dropping men’s golf and cross country and women’s tennis in cost-cutting moves due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The school said the reduction will take effect at the end of the 2019-20 academic year.(AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
LSU plan, Akron cuts, highlight divergent pandemic effects

By Tom Withers And Brett Martel May. 14, 2020 05:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this is an April 25, 2018, file photo, NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis is viewed. College sports programs are already being cut and more are likely on the chopping block. The coronavirus pandemic has triggered fears of an economic meltdown on campuses around the country. The cancellation of the NCAA men's basketball tournament cost schools $375 million and more losses are expected, especially if football season is disrupted in the fall. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
NCAA board recommends delaying change to transfer waiver

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 30, 2020 01:49 PM EDT

Bowl win lands Buffalo coach Leipold new 5-year contract

Feb. 21, 2020 07:29 PM EST
AMHERST, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo coach Lance Leipold has agreed to a new five-year contract for the second consecutive offseason, this time after leading the Bulls...

Hearing for suspect accused of making football game threat

Feb. 11, 2020 12:06 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday scheduled the first hearing in Ohio for a man accused of threatening a shooting at Ohio State University and...

Lewis, Louisiana-Lafayette beat Miami of Ohio 27-17

By Randy Kennedy Jan. 06, 2020 11:07 PM EST
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Levi Lewis and Louisiana-Lafayette added one more win to the most successful season in school history. Lewis threw two...

MAC champ Miami, Ohio faces Louisiana in LendingTree Bowl

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2020 09:23 AM EST
LendingTree Bowl: Miami of Ohio (8-5) vs. Louisiana (10-3) in Mobile, Alabama, Monday at 7:30 p.m. EST (ESPN). Line: Louisiana by 14. ...

Ohio quarterback Nathan Rourke (12) arrives in the end zone on a 35-yard touchdown run against Nevada in the first half of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Ohio beats Nevada 30-21 in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

By Jason Chatraw Jan. 03, 2020 07:13 PM EST

Ohio faces off with Nevada in Idaho Potato Bowl

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2020 12:52 PM EST
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — IDAHO POTATO BOWL: Ohio (6-6 Mid-American Conference) vs. Nevada (7-5, Mountain West Conference), in Boise, Idaho,...

Western Kentucky place kicker Cory Munson, right, celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal in the final seconds of the NCAA First Responder Bowl college football game against Western Michigan in Dallas, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. Western Kentucky won the game 23-20. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Western Kentucky wins First Responder Bowl 23-20 on FG

Dec. 30, 2019 05:54 PM EST

Best Western? WKU plays WMU in First Responder Bowl at SMU

The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2019 11:31 PM EST
FIRST RESPONDER BOWL: Western Kentucky (8-4, C-USA) vs. Western Michigan (7-5, MAC), in Dallas, Monday at 12:30 p.m. EST. Line: Western...

Louisiana Tech's J'Mar Smith celebrates with teammates after winning the NCAA college football Independence Bowl against Miami, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La. (Henriette Wildsmith/The Shreveport Times via AP)
Smith, Louisiana Tech beat Miami 14-0 in Independence Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2019 12:08 AM EST

Eastern Michigan defensive back Kevin McGill (4) is escorted to the locker room after being disqualified during the second half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Pitt rallies to beat Eastern Michigan in Quick Lane Bowl

By Larry Lage Dec. 27, 2019 12:04 AM EST

FILE - In a Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 file photo, Eastern Michigan quarterback Mike Glass III looks to throw against Central Michigan during an NCAA football game in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Pittsburgh and Eastern Michigan will meet in the Quick Lane Bowl, on Dec. 26, 2019, hoping to end postseason droughts. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Pitt, Eastern Michigan seeking elusive bowl win in Detroit

By Larry Lage Dec. 25, 2019 09:41 AM EST

FILE - In a Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 file photo, Pittsburgh's Dane Jackson (11) and North Carolina's Roscoe Johnson (85) reach for a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C. Pittsburgh and Eastern Michigan will meet in the Quick Lane Bowl, on Dec. 26, 2019, hoping to end postseason droughts. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Pitt and Eastern Michigan aim to end bowl skids in Detroit

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2019 09:37 AM EST

Florida Atlantic's James Charles, left, scores a touchdown against SMU's Tyeson Neals during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Boca Raton, Fla. (Michael Laughlin/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
Washington routs No. 18 Boise State in Petersen’s finale

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2019 07:51 PM EST

San Diego State cornerback Luq Barcoo (16) celebrates with linebacker Troy Cassidy (42) after an interception in the end zone during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game against Central Michigan on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
San Diego State beats C. Michigan 48-11 in New Mexico Bowl

By Russell Contreras Dec. 21, 2019 05:47 PM EST

Kent State running back Xavier Williams (18) scores a touchdown as Utah State safety Troy Lefeged Jr. (3) defends during the first half of the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
MAC’s Kent State, Buffalo each get first bowl victory

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 11:10 PM EST

Utah State coach Gary Anderson watches from the sideline during the second half of the team's Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game against Kent State on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. Kent State won 51-41. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Kent State beats Utah State 51-41 for 1st bowl victory

Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 11:07 PM EST

Buffalo tops Charlotte 31-9 in Bahamas Bowl

Dec. 20, 2019 07:28 PM EST
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Buffalo got its first bowl win, and Jaret Patterson put an exclamation point on his record-setting season. Patterson...

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, Central Michigan's Jonathan Ward, right, breaks away from Eastern Michigan's Brody Hoying, left, and Vince Calhoun for a 64-yard touchdown on a pass reception during the second quarter of an NCAA football game in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Central Michigan and San Diego State meet Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in the New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque, N.M. in a game expected to be a defensive battle. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Central Michigan, San Diego State meet in New Mexico Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 12:30 PM EST