Terrence Henderson
FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers running back Branden Oliver runs with the ball during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Carson, Calif. Oliver hasn't ruled out attempting a career comeback three years after various injuries derailed his NFL career. "I haven't fully retired yet. So I'm still waiting on the call," said Oliver, who spent four seasons with the San Diego-then-Los Angeles Chargers after completing his college career in Buffalo where he set the school record with 4,049 yards rushing. "And just watching him (Jaret Patterson) play has been motivating." (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill. File)
No. 24 Buffalo's Patterson motivates Oliver to keep running

By John Wawrow Dec. 10, 2020 03:08 PM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Alabama in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Arkansas, Tennessee look to recover from tough losses

By Chip Souza Nov. 05, 2020 04:05 PM EST

Virginia Tech builds lead then holds on to down Louisville

Steve Bittenbender Oct. 31, 2020 07:27 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Hendon Hooker was perfect from the air and ran for three scores to lead Virginia Tech to a 42-35 victory over Louisville Saturday. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2020, file photo, North Carolina State running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) scores on a 3-yard touchdown run as Wake Forest linebacker Ryan Smenda Jr. (5) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C. Virginia Tech plays North Carolina State on Saturday, Sept. 26. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, File)
No. 20 Hokies could be shorthanded for opener vs Wolfpack

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 24, 2020 12:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2018, file photo, Luke Perry poses for a portrait during the 2018 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. A publicist for Perry says the "Riverdale" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" star has died. He was 52. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2019

By Bernard Mcghee Dec. 23, 2019 10:13 AM EST

FILE - In this March 29, 2018, file photo, rapper Nipsey Hussle watches an NBA basketball game between the Golden State Warriors and the Milwaukee Bucks in Oakland, Calif. Hussle has been shot and killed outside his Los Angeles clothing store, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said March 31, 2019. He was 33. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2019

By Bernard Mcghee Dec. 16, 2019 12:47 PM EST

Southern California wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (6) makes a catch against Utah during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Fink gets turn to start as No. 21 USC faces No. 17 Huskies

By Tim Booth Sep. 27, 2019 02:09 PM EDT

Oklahoma State wide receiver, Tylan Wallace, scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against McNeese in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Oklahoma St. to play Tulsa in 1st game since Pickens' death

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 13, 2019 11:45 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 16, 2018, file photo, UMBC players celebrate a teammate's basket during the second half against Virginia i a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Most memorable games of 2018 required working overtime

By Paul Newberry Dec. 28, 2018 10:57 AM EST

Kansas State running back Alex Barnes (34) is tackled by Kansas linebacker Joe Dineen Jr. (29), safety Mike Lee (11) and cornerback Shakial Taylor (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 21-17. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Oklahoma QB Murray preparing for possible final home game

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 16, 2018 12:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks (26) battles past TCU defensive end Ben Banogu (15), linebacker Alec Dunham (23) and safety Markell Simmons (3) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Oklahoma won 52-27. Oklahoma might have found its newest freshman phenom at running back in Kennedy Brooks. He ran for 168 yards against TCU (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
No. 8 Oklahoma wary of Kansas State

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 26, 2018 12:08 PM EDT

Central Florida defensive back Brandon Moore (20) celebrates after the team's win against Memphis in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. Central Florida won 31-30. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
No. 10 UCF visits East Carolina, looks for 20th straight win

Oct. 19, 2018 10:05 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Purdue head coach Jeff Brohmsmiles on the field before an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, in Lincoln, Neb. The Purdue Boilermakers finally look like the team Jeff Brohm envisioned. They’re improving on defense, making big plays on offense and are chalking up wins. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, FIle)
Illinois hosts Purdue in Big Ten game with meaning

By Terry Towery Oct. 12, 2018 04:00 AM EDT