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The Latest: Boise State says its resuming football practice

By The Associated Press 9 hrs ago
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Boise State says it will resume...

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason looks on from the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt women's soccer goalkeeper Sarah Fuller has practiced with the football team, and coach Derek Mason says she's an option at kicker Saturday against Missouri. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Vanderbilt fires coach Derek Mason in his 7th season

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 29, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Vanderbilt fires football coach Derek Mason after losing first eight games of his seventh season

Nov. 29, 2020 02:18 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt fires football coach Derek Mason after losing first eight games of his seventh season. ...

Colorado quarterback Sam Noyer, left, tries to get away from San Diego State linebacker Andrew Aleki during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Noyer helps Colorado improve to 3-0 with 20-10 win over SDSU

By Pat Graham Nov. 28, 2020 09:10 PM EST

Arizona coach Kevin Sumlin looks up at the scoreboard during a timeout in the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
UCLA looks to continue improvement against slumping Arizona

By Joe Reedy Nov. 27, 2020 02:50 PM EST

Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach signals a touchdown against Vanderbilt prematurely during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The following play was a 1-yard touchdown dive by running back Jo'quavious Marks. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Egg Bowl: It's Kiffin vs Leach in more than a passing fancy

By John Zenor Nov. 27, 2020 10:49 AM EST

LSU coach Ed Orgeron walks on the sidelines against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
LSU's struggles just latest hurdle for resilient Ed Orgeron

By Brett Martel Nov. 26, 2020 12:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2020, file photo, signs about COVID-19 stand outside a door to enter the Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse during an NFL football practice at the headquarters of the Denver Broncos in Englewood, Colo. The pandemic has determined much of what we've seen thus far, and almost certainly will continue to with the predicted spikes in the coronavirus as the calendar heads toward winter. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The Latest: Pac-12 cancels Washington State-Stanford game

By The Associated Press Nov. 20, 2020 02:05 PM EST

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (7) celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Lynchburg, Va. (AP Photo/Shaban Athuman)
No. 21 Liberty visits NC State seeking 3rd win vs. ACC teams

By Aaron Beard Nov. 19, 2020 11:06 AM EST

Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith (11) looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Joey Johnson)
No. 25 Tulsa looks to keep momentum against Tulane

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 18, 2020 01:24 PM EST

Fans wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the coronavirus cheer during Game 1 of the Korean Series, the Korea Baseball Organization's championship round, between Doosan Bears and NC Dinos at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. South Korea says it will tighten social distancing rules in the greater Seoul area and some parts of eastern Gangwon province to try to suppress a coronavirus resurgence there. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
The Latest: Golden Boot winner Diego Rossi in quarantine

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2020 09:01 AM EST

South Carolina quarterback Collin Hill (15) looks for an open receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
South Carolina interim coach Bobo aims to rally Gamecocks

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 16, 2020 01:35 PM EST

South Carolina coach Will Muschamp heads to check on an injured player during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)
South Carolina fires football coach Will Muschamp

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 15, 2020 07:41 PM EST

South Carolina has fired football coach Will Muschamp, with Mike Bobo to serve as interim head coach for rest of season

Nov. 15, 2020 07:26 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has fired football coach Will Muschamp, with Mike Bobo to serve as interim head coach for rest of season. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 11:53 AM EST
Nov. 15 1879 — Princeton beats Harvard 1-0 in a college football game held in New Jersey. The Tigers unveil the concept of using blockers...

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker pumps his fist after the team defeated Michigan in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Blowout loss puts Tucker's culture to the test for Spartans

By Noah Trister Nov. 11, 2020 05:26 PM EST

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) and his teammates react after defeating Michigan in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 38-21. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Could Harbaugh spin coaching carousel?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 07, 2020 07:50 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2018, file photo, UCLA coach Chip Kelly argues a call with official Tim Messuri during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Colorado in Boulder, Colo. UCLA plays at Colorado this week. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Like old times: New CU coach Karl Dorrell faces ex-team UCLA

By Pat Graham Nov. 05, 2020 04:10 PM EST

Fans wearing protective face masks watch the Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, Portugal, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Jose Sena Goulao, Pool via AP)
The Latest: Lions put Jalen Elliott on reserve/COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 10:37 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2019, file photo, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham walks the sideline during the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game against Texas in San Antonio. Whittingham was not all that surprised when his team was picked to finish third in the south division during the preseason Pac-12 media poll. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Utah's Kyle Whittingham signs 4-year extension through '27

Nov. 04, 2020 08:52 PM EST