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FILE - In this June 14, 2010, file photo, a Big 12 sign is seen outside the conference headquarters in Irving, Texas. The coronavirus pandemic has shuttered sports at all levels, but all Big 12 schools expect their campuses to be open in the fall, lending hope to the possibility that football can start on time. (AP Photo/Cody Duty, File)
Big 12 schools intend to open in fall, giving football hope

By Cliff Brunt And Stephen Hawkins May. 06, 2020 05:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 17, 2019, fil photo, Commissioner John Swofford speaks during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college football media day in Charlotte, N.C. There are 130 major college football teams, spread across 41 states and competing in 10 conferences, save for a handful of independents. The goal is to have all those teams start the upcoming season at the same time — whether that's around Labor Day as scheduled or later — and play the same number of games. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
More than half of ACC football schools aim to reopen in fall

By Aaron Beard May. 06, 2020 03:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Ohio State fans celebrate after a touchdown during the second half of the team's Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal against Clemson in Glendale, Ariz. The goal is for all of major college football _ 130 teams in 10 conferences across 41 states _ to start a season at the same time and play an equal number of games. It is becoming more apparent the coronavirus pandemic is going to make that goal difficult to achieve. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
How does the Big Ten play football without open campuses?

By Mitch Stacy And Eric Olson May. 06, 2020 02:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, fans cheer as the Michigan team takes the field at Michigan Stadium for an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Ann Arbor, Mich. While professional sports leagues can ponder plans to isolate their athletes from the coronavirus and have them play in unusual, even secluded places, college sports have no such option. Pro sports leagues can get creative with solutions to save their multibillion-dollar businesses. College sports will take a slower road back. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Analysis: Expect college football to take a slow road back

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 22, 2020 02:01 AM EDT

FIULE - In this April 13, 2020, file photo, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, listens as Vice President Mike Pence speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington. The commissioners of the major college football conferences held a 30-minute conference call Wednesday, April 15, 2020, with Vice President Mike Pence and stressed to him that college sports could not return from the coronavirus shutdown until college campuses have re-opened. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Commissioners tell VP no football before campuses open

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 15, 2020 03:28 PM EDT

Guests attending a reception for the Clemson Tigers grab fast food sandwiches in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Trump's burger-fest brings roasting from late-night TV hosts

By Laurie Kellman And Darlene Superville Jan. 14, 2019 02:09 PM EST

John Kruse, Tyler Trent's roommate at Purdue University, speaks during a funeral for Trent at College Park Church, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. Trent, an avid Purdue fan, died on New Year's Day, following a bout with bone cancer. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, Pool)
Purdue fan who inspired amid cancer fight laid to rest

Jan. 08, 2019 11:00 PM EST

In this Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, photo, Purdue faithful show their support for Tyler Trent as Purdue pulls away from Ohio State in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue upset the No. 2 ranked Buckeyes 49-20. Trent, a former Purdue University student and college football super fan who inspired many with his battle against cancer, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. He was 20-years-old. (John Terhune/Journal & Courier via AP)
The Latest: Dignitaries, sports figures attend Trent funeral

Jan. 08, 2019 07:17 PM EST