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FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields rolls out to throw against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Ohio State opens preseason training camp on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, with strict coronavirus protocols in place and under a cloud of uncertainty about whether a revised 10-game season will even be played at all. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Postponing season puts NFL prospects in a holding pattern

By Mitch Stacy 10 hrs ago

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Oregon offensive lineman Penei Sewell (58) looks on as Oregon plays Auburn in an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas. After the Power Five conference commissioners met Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, to discuss mounting concern about whether a college football season can be played in a pandemic, players took to social media to urge leaders to let them play. to discuss mounting concern about whether a college football season can be played in a pandemic, players took to social media to urge leaders to let them play. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)

College football in the spring: When? How much? Who plays?

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 12, 2020 03:26 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs with the ball against Wisconsin during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, in Indianapolis. After the Power Five conference commissioners met Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, to discuss mounting concern about whether a college football season can be played in a pandemic, players took to social media to urge leaders to let them play. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Trump, coaches push for college football as cracks emerge

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 10, 2020 03:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 11, 2020, file photo, Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby announces no fans will be admitted to the rest of the Big 12 basketball tournament, in Kansas City, Kan. After the Power Five conference commissioners met Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, to discuss mounting concern about whether a college football season can be played in a pandemic, players took to social media to urge leaders to let them play. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)

Players unite in push to save college season, create union

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 10, 2020 04:02 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons (11) tackles Rutgers tight end Johnathan Lewis (11) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, in State College, Pa. Penn State All-American Micah Parsons is opting out of the 2020 season because of concerns about COVID-19. The junior linebacker made his announcement with a social media post Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)

As college leaders meet, football players push to play

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 09, 2020 10:34 PM EDT

The Latest: Saints have two on COVID-19 reserve list.

By The Associated Press Aug. 06, 2020 02:37 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The New Orleans Saints have...

Star Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons opts out of season

By The Associated Press Aug. 06, 2020 02:29 PM EDT
Penn State All-American Micah Parsons is opting out of the 2020 season because of concerns about COVID-19. The junior linebacker made his...

Virus has NFL prospects pondering threat of a lost season

By Mitch Stacy May. 18, 2020 01:43 AM EDT

Washington at Penn State 12/30/2017

May. 18, 2020 12:01 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, April 18, 2020, file photo, Gate 2 at Memorial Stadium is empty because the annual Red-White matchup was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. 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. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File)

Patchwork decisions throw wrinkle in college football plans

By Ralph D. Russo May. 06, 2020 01:50 PM EDT

Penn State head coach James Franklin speaks during an NCAA college football news conference, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in State College, Pa. (Joe Hermitt/The Patriot-News via AP)

Franklin's deal with Penn State worth $38.2M over 6 years

Feb. 26, 2020 11:08 AM EST

File-This July 13, 2020, shows the statue of former Penn State University head football coach Joe Paterno outside Beaver Stadium. Though the statue has been taken down, Penn State and the family of Paterno announced Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, they had resolved “the outstanding issues” that divided them, eight years after he was fired after Jerry Sandusky's child molestation arrest. The university and Paterno's widow, Sue Paterno, both issued statements that Penn State had agreed to pay “certain of the Paterno family's expenses” and wished to move forward. The amount was not disclosed. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Penn State settles 'outstanding issues' with Paterno family

Mark Scolforo Feb. 21, 2020 05:33 PM EST

FILE- In this Dec. 12, 2019, file photo, former Florida State coach Willie Taggart is introduced as Florida Atlantic University's new football head coach during a press conference in Boca Raton, Fla. Colleges around the country finished off their football signing classes this week, proudly touting scores of African-American athletes as their next big stars. A review of all 130 FBS schools found shockingly low numbers, with blacks still largely shut out of head coaching positions and even more so the prime coordinator spots. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

Column: Shame on college football for lack of black coaches

Feb. 07, 2020 10:06 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Indianapolis. Ohio State is back on top in Big Ten recruiting, with Day wrapping up his first full signing class on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Buckeyes on top in Big Ten recruiting; Huskers best in West

By Eric Olson Feb. 05, 2020 04:32 PM EST

FILE - This file photo from Oct. 26, 2019 shows Penn State coach James Franklin as he watches the team warm before an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, in East Lansing, Mich. A football player who transferred from Penn State claims in a lawsuit filed Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, against the university, and head coach James Franklin, that other Nittany Lions players hazed him and other younger teammates, including allegations they imitated sexual acts in the shower and invoked Jerry Sandusky's name. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

Ex-player sues Penn State over football hazing allegations

By Mark Scolforo Jan. 14, 2020 04:47 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Washington hires John Donovan as offensive coordinator

Jan. 10, 2020 12:04 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — New Washington coach Jimmy Lake made his first major coaching hire Friday, adding John Donovan as the Huskies' new offensive coordinator. ...