Athlete injuries
FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Indiana defensive back Marcelino Ball (9) chases a play as during an NCAA football game against Ball State in Indianapolis. Indiana coach Tom Allen announced Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, that Ball, a fifth-year senior, tore an anterior cruciate ligament during workouts last week and will miss the entire 2020 season. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Hoosiers lose key defensive starter Ball as practice begins

By Michael Marot an hour ago

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) runs to the end zone for a touchdown against LSU cornerback Eli Ricks (1) and safety Todd Harris Jr. (4) on a pass reception in the second half an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Mississippi State won 44-34. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Orgeron: LSU star defender Stingley expected back vs Vandy

By Brett Martel 3 hrs ago

NC State safety being released from hospital after scare

Sep. 27, 2020 04:36 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State says safety Khalid Martin is being discharged from a Virginia hospital with no “radiographic abnormalities” after...

Virginia Tech's Tayvion Robinson, left, catches a touchdown pass in front of North Carolina State's Malik Dunlap, right, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Patterson steps up, leads No. 20 Hokies past NC State 45-24

Sep. 26, 2020 11:46 PM EDT

Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas is honored as the first inductee into the Oklahoma State football Ring of Honor at half time of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Hubbard, No. 15 Oklahoma State, escape with another victory

By John Tranchina Sep. 26, 2020 08:51 PM EDT

Louisville running back Javian Hawkins (10) celebrates with teammates after making a long touchdown run against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
No. 21 Pitt holds off No. 24 Louisville 23-20

By Will Graves Sep. 26, 2020 03:45 PM EDT

Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) scrambles against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Louisville at Pittsburgh 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 01:21 PM EDT

Brown, Watkins have big nights in UAB's 42-10 win

Sep. 24, 2020 11:08 PM EDT
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Spencer Brown rushed for three touchdowns in setting a UAB career record, fellow senior Austin Watkins Jr. had a career-high 183 yards...

Texas' Sam Ehlinger (11) throws a pass against UTEP during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Ehlinger and No. 8 Texas open Big 12 play at Texas Tech

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 08:20 PM EDT

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) hands the ball off to running back Chuba Hubbard (30) duyring the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
No. 15 Oklahoma State opens Big 12 slate vs. West Virginia

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 03:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2019, file photo, Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks warms up before the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia in Miami Gardens, Fla. New Arkansas coach Sam Pittman will have Franks, a graduate transfer from Florida, to run his offense. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
No. 4 Georgia opens at Arkansas

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 02:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Texas A&M's Kellen Mond (11) directs his team against Texas State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in College Station, Texas. As Jimbo Fisher enters his third season at Texas A&M he has a luxury afforded to very few coaches: a four-year starter at quarterback in Kellen Mond. Mond is one of the most experienced quarterbacks in the nation this season after starting 36 games in his first three seasons with the Aggies. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Mond leads No. 10 Texas A&M in opener against Vanderbilt

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 24, 2020 01:29 PM EDT

No. 15 Oklahoma State unsure of QB for West Virginia game

By John Tranchina Sep. 24, 2020 01:20 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — With Spencer Sanders’ status unclear for Saturday’s game against West Virginia, it is uncertain who will be at quarterback for No. 15...

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) throws the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game againstr Eastern Michigan, in Lexington, Ky. Terry Wilson has waited for football's return even longer than most of his Southeastern Conference brethren. No. 23 Kentucky's quarterback will take the field again Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, at No. 8 Auburn, returning from a knee injury that cost him almost all of last season. His Tigers' counterpart in the SEC's opening weekend is Bo Nix, coming off a strong freshman season.(AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)
Wilson leading No. 23 Kentucky into opener at No. 8 Auburn

By John Zenor Sep. 24, 2020 12:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano looks for a receiver during an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn. Guarantano and the 16th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers are about to find out how much having the same offensive coordinator for consecutive seasons can help a quarterback. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
No. 8 Auburn hosts No. 23 Kentucky in SEC's opening weekend

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 04:05 AM EDT

Duke cornerback Mark Gilbert (28) intercepts a pass intended for Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Nell Redmond/Pool Photo via AP)
Duke loses CB Blackwell indefinitely after knee surgery

Sep. 23, 2020 04:48 PM EDT

Wisconsin safety Reggie Pearson (2) waits for action during an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019 in Tampa, Fla. Wisconsin has welcomed back offensive lineman Jon Dietzen and lost Pearson as it resumes practice to prepare for the pandemic-delayed season. The Badgers released a roster Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 that didn’t include Pearson but added Dietzen, who had announced in February 2019 that he was stepping away from football due to injuries.(AP Photo/Mark Lomoglio, file)
Dietzen returns to Badgers; Pearson out for medical reasons

Sep. 23, 2020 03:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama allowed 18.6 points per game nationally last season, good enough for 13th nationally. But it’s still the most the Tide has given up since 2007, Saban’s first year in Tuscaloosa. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
SEC football opens minus big crowds, tailgating, some stars

By John Zenor Sep. 23, 2020 02:35 PM EDT

Baylor University's McLane Stadium is shown Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in Waco, Texas. Baylor’s season opener against Houston, scheduled less than a week ago, was one of two FBS NCAA college football games postponed Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, the day before before they were supposed play. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Aranda optimistic Baylor will play Big 12 opener vs Kansas

Sep. 21, 2020 03:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama allowed 18.6 points per game nationally last season, good enough for 13th nationally. But it’s still the most the Tide has given up since 2007, Saban’s first year in Tuscaloosa. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Alabama coordinator expects better from Crimson Tide defense

By John Zenor Sep. 20, 2020 12:08 PM EDT