Sun Belt

Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas (12) breaks away from Charlotte defenders during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Boone, N.C. (Allison Lee Isley/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)

No. 23 Appalachian State faces sharp young QB at Marshall

By John Raby 24 hrs ago

Louisiana-Lafayette head coach Billy Napier directs his team from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Louisiana-Lafayette won 31-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

No. 19 Louisiana-Lafayette not overlooking Georgia State

By George Henry Sep. 17, 2020 10:31 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, file photo, Pittsburgh's Todd Sibley Jr. (23) blocks a punt by Austin Peay punter Cole Deeds before returning it for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Pittsburgh. The first 29 games of the 2020 college football season have exposed the toll coronavirus restrictions have taken on special teams play. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Virus-caused disruptions get blame for special teams follies

By Eric Olson Sep. 17, 2020 02:56 AM EDT

South Florida quarterback Jordan McCloud (3) breaks away from Citadel linebacker Marquise Blount (49) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

College Football Picks: AAC tries to plant flag in P5 turf

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 16, 2020 06:00 PM EDT

FAU still hoping to play Saturday despite virus outbreak

Sep. 16, 2020 03:11 PM EDT
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Eleven people in the football program at Florida Atlantic University have tested positive for the coronavirus, but the Owls were still...

FILE - Army head coach Jeff Monken watches in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Monken has his Black Knights back in the national rankings after an off year, but in this crazy season they suddenly have a forced bye week that actually might be a blessing in disguise. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Army surge shortcircuited by coronavirus

By John Kekis Sep. 16, 2020 02:24 AM EDT

Louisiana-Lafayette linebacker Tyler Guidry celebrates on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Louisiana-Lafayette won 31-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Big 12 feeling blue after 0-3 weekend against Sun Belt

By Dave Skretta Sep. 14, 2020 04:18 PM EDT

Appalachian State football players make their entrance to the field prior to an NCAA college football game against UNC-Charlotte on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Boone, N.C. (Allison Lee Isley/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)

Charlotte at Appalachian State 9/12/2020

Sep. 13, 2020 02:45 PM EDT

AP Top 25: La.-Lafayette leads 10 new teams in rankings

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 13, 2020 02:44 PM EDT

Coastal Carolina cornerback Derick Bush (23) leaps over players after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Coastal Carolina at Kansas 9/12/2020

Sep. 13, 2020 02:19 AM EDT

Arkansas State wide receiver Jonathan Adams Jr. celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 12:46 AM EDT

Carroll runs for 2 TDs, Tulane rallies, beats S. Alabama

Sep. 12, 2020 11:39 PM EDT
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Cameron Carroll ran for two of Tulane's four rushing touchdowns and the Green Wave scored the final 21 points to beat South Alabama 27-24...

Werts' long TD run gets Georgia Southern past Campbell 27-26

Sep. 12, 2020 11:15 PM EDT
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Shai Werts threw a touchdown pass, and added a 41-yard TD run midway through the fourth quarter as Georgia Southern scored 21 straight...

Kansas State tight end Briley Moore, right, catches a pass in the end zone to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas State Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Arkansas State beats Kansas State 35-31 in final minute

By Cody Friesen Sep. 12, 2020 04:33 PM EDT

Appalachian State opens season with 35-20 win over Charlotte

Sep. 12, 2020 03:50 PM EDT
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Thomas Hennigan caught a 51-yard touchdown pass, Daetrich Harrington added two fourth-quarter scoring runs and Appalachian State beat...