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A member of the Kansas State marching band plays the trombone while wearing a face mask during the second half of an NCAA football game against Kansas Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The Latest: Wooden, 2 South Carolina hoop events canceled

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2020 01:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss. No. 10 Florida resumed meetings and practices for the first time in two weeks Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. They got back to work after a COVID-19 outbreak caused the Southeastern Conference to postpone two of the team’s games. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
No. 10 Florida, Mullen return to work after COVID outbreak

By Mark Long Oct. 26, 2020 04:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2020, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day talks to his team during their NCAA college football practice in Columbus, Ohio. No. 6 Ohio State has outsized expectations for the 2020 season after coming within one play of advancing to the national championship game last season. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
On other side of an outbreak, teams can find some relief

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 23, 2020 02:31 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2020, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban walks off the field after losing to Auburn in an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. The mid-week news that Alabama coach Nick Saban tested positive for COVID-19 added a challenging backdrop for the season’s first Top 5 matchup. Saban figures to be communicating his marching orders and input from home while offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is manning the show within the football building. (Chris Shimek/The Decatur Daily via AP, File)
Tide goes for 14th straight in 'Third Saturday in October'

By Mark Long Oct. 22, 2020 04:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) catches a pass as Auburn linebacker Chandler Wooten (31) tries to tackle him during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. DeVonta Smith could be tearing up the NFL instead of the Southeastern Conference. The Alabama standout has 38 receptions for 483 yards and four touchdowns in four games. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
SEC standouts who returned for more finding success so far

By Mark Long Oct. 21, 2020 04:34 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Mullen was given several more chances Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, to walk back bizarre comments about wanting to pack 90,000 screaming fans inside Florida Field during the coronavirus pandemic. He declined each of them, brushing aside criticism and insisting he's focused on defending national champion LSU. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 10 Florida, Mullen plan to resume practice next week

By Mark Long Oct. 21, 2020 12:32 PM EDT

A fan wearing face mask to protect against coronavirus waits for the start of the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Portugal and Sweden at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
The Latest: Italy's swim team now in quarantine

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2020 01:45 PM EDT

In this photo taken on Sept. 14, 2019, Purdue coach Jeff Brohm yells to an official during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against TCU in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday. One big advantage for the Boilermakers: Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State don't appear on the schedule. They open the season by hosting Iowa on Oct. 24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Brohm to miss Purdue opener vs Iowa after 2nd positive test

By Michael Marot Oct. 19, 2020 04:12 PM EDT

In this photo taken on Sept. 14, 2019, Purdue coach Jeff Brohm yells to an official during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against TCU in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday. One big advantage for the Boilermakers: Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State don't appear on the schedule. They open the season by hosting Iowa on Oct. 24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue: Football coach Brohm tests positive for COVID-19

Oct. 18, 2020 03:36 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, left, talks with wide receivers Kadarius Toney (1) and Jacob Copeland (15) during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, Pool)
Florida's Mullen joins players in testing positive for virus

By Mark Long Oct. 17, 2020 06:40 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Mullen was given several more chances Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, to walk back bizarre comments about wanting to pack 90,000 screaming fans inside Florida Field during the coronavirus pandemic. He declined each of them, brushing aside criticism and insisting he's focused on defending national champion LSU. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
SEC postpones 3rd game this week, moving Missouri-Florida

Oct. 16, 2020 07:12 PM EDT

Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason watches from the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Virus wreaking havoc on SEC with Saban now testing positive

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 14, 2020 06:31 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Mullen was given several more chances Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, to walk back bizarre comments about wanting to pack 90,000 screaming fans inside Florida Field during the coronavirus pandemic. He declined each of them, brushing aside criticism and insisting he's focused on defending national champion LSU. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
SEC postpones LSU-Florida game as Gators deal with outbreak

By Mark Long Oct. 14, 2020 01:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2020, file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen yells to a referee about a call during an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Gainesville, Fla. Mullen was given several more chances Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, to walk back bizarre comments about wanting to pack 90,000 screaming fans inside Florida Field during the coronavirus pandemic. He declined each of them, brushing aside criticism and insisting he's focused on defending national champion LSU. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP, Pool, File)
Florida halts meetings, practices amid 19 new COVID cases

By Mark Long Oct. 13, 2020 04:48 PM EDT

Texas A&M place kicker Seth Small (47) reacts with teammates after making the game winning field goal against Florida as time expired of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Florida's defensive debacle could prompt changes before LSU

By Mark Long Oct. 13, 2020 01:41 PM EDT

Security reminds fans to mask up before entering Sanford Stadium before the start of the Georgia-Tennessee NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
The Latest: Eagles allowing some fans to game against Ravens

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2020 01:24 PM EDT

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) pass down field during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Spiller helps No. 21 A&M top No. 4 Florida 41-38

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 10, 2020 03:59 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, right, talks with Daniel Wright as he walks off the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Week 6: Kiffin v. Saban; King v. Lawrence; Heels v. Hokies

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 09, 2020 02:37 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La. Mond will lead No. 10 Texas A&M in the opener against Vanderbilt on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
No. 4 Florida looks to improve defense against No. 21 A&M

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 08, 2020 01:54 PM EDT

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin watches his team warm up before an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Air Tide: Alabama, SEC teams cranking up passing games

By John Zenor Oct. 07, 2020 04:12 PM EDT