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FILE - Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) throws against Louisiana Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Austin, Texas. Ehlinger is a candidate for the 2020 Heisman Trophy award. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Pick Six: From Heisman to Outland, projecting award winners

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 04, 2020 04:09 PM EDT

FILE - Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence speaks during a protest over the death of George Floyd Saturday, June 13, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. This summer college athletes have organized campus marches, threatened boycotts, and been trending on social media as if they had just scored game-winning touchdowns without stepping foot on a field. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
In summer of college athlete empowerment, what was gained?

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 31, 2020 04:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Clemson running back Travis Etienne scores a touchdown against Ohio State during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, in Glendale, Ariz. Etienne was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America first-team, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
AP Preseason All-America Team

By The Associated Press Aug. 25, 2020 12:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) intercepts the ball from Georgia wide receiver George Pickens (1) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Stingley Jr. was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America first-team, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Parsons, Sewell among AP preseason All-Americans not playing

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 25, 2020 12:00 PM EDT

FILE - This Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, shows the Pac-12 logo during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Kent State, in Tempe, Ariz. The Pac-12 has set Sept. 26 as the start of its 10-game conference-only football schedule. The Pac-12 announced three weeks ago it would eliminate nonconference games for its 12 member schools. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
Pac-12 football players urge opt-out amid COVID-19 concerns

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 02, 2020 11:01 AM EDT

Oregon, Oregon State drop 'Civil War' name for rivalry

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 26, 2020 02:03 PM EDT
Oregon and Oregon State have agreed to drop the name “Civil War” for their rivalry games. The move Friday was made after discussions...

Oregon State dismisses player after racist chat surfaces

Jun. 04, 2020 07:12 PM EDT
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State has dismissed a tight end after a recording surfaced of the player making racist and bigoted comments some three years ago....

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2018, file photo, Florida players celebrate after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game against Michigan in Atlanta. The Peach Bowl is donating $1.09 million to help fund COVID-19 screenings in Georgia. The bowl announced it will help fund the telemedicine screening mobile app developed by Augusta University Health System. The AU Health ExpressCare app allows for free virtual screenings for the virus throughout the day with no appointment. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
The Latest: Sports events in Oregon to have limited crowds

By The Associated Press May. 07, 2020 04:19 PM EDT

American Team wide receiver Juwan Green, left, of Albany, attempts a catch only to have it broken up by National Team cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, of Louisiana Tech, during the first half of the Collegiate Bowl college football game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Tiano leads National to 30-20 win in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

By Joe Reedy Jan. 18, 2020 10:24 PM EST

Texas Tech WR Seth Collins granted 6th year of eligibility

Jan. 10, 2020 06:47 PM EST
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech senior receiver Seth Collins has been granted an NCAA waiver for a sixth year of eligibility after missing all of last season...

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2019, file photo, Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith runs onto the field for the team's NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith has received a three-year contract extension that would keep him with the Beavers through the 2025 season. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)
Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith gets 3-year extension

Jan. 08, 2020 01:41 PM EST

Washington fires offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan

Dec. 22, 2019 03:48 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington fired offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan on Sunday following a season where the Huskies' offense failed to match expectations. ...

Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Mayo Clinic announces college football's comeback players

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 19, 2019 01:27 PM EST

Comeback player finalists: Luton, Winfield Jr., Paschal

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2019 01:40 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton, Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr., and Kentucky linebacker Josh Paschal are among the major...

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) gestures during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Minneapolis. Winfield was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
AP All-America teams dominated by LSU, Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2019 12:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Washington's Nick Harris lines up during an NCAA college football game against Southern Cal, in Seattle. Harris was selected to The Associated Press All-Pac 12 Conference team, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Ducks' Cristobal takes AP Pac-12 Coach of the Year honors

By Anne. M. Peterson Dec. 12, 2019 01:54 PM EST

Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith keeps an eye on the scoreboard during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
No. 14 Ducks hold off Beavers 24-10 in the 123rd Civil War

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 30, 2019 07:24 PM EST

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix reacts after a penalty gave Auburn a first down and secured the win over Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 48-45. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Dobbins, Fields power No. 2 Ohio State past No. 10 Michigan

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2019 04:23 PM EST

Oregon safety Jamal Hill (19) and linebacker Ge'mon Eaford leave the field after the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won 31-28. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Oregon looks to rebound against Oregon State in Civil War

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 29, 2019 05:11 PM EST

Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith watches from the sideline during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 54-53. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Much has changed for the Beavers and the Ducks over 4 years

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 28, 2019 04:18 PM EST