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Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, right, congratulates tight end Nick Eubanks (82) after he caught a 7-yard touchdown pass against Alabama during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jim Harbaugh closes 4th straight season with 2 losses in row

By Larry Lage Jan. 02, 2020 05:46 PM EST

Ducks, Badgers approach pomp of Rose Bowl in different ways

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 26, 2019 06:51 PM EST
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Oregon and Wisconsin are taking contrasting approaches to everything that comes before the Rose Bowl. Ducks coach...

Ed McCaffrey hired as Northern Colorado head football coach

Dec. 12, 2019 06:10 PM EST
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Three-time Super Bowl champion Ed McCaffrey is the new head football coach at Northern Colorado. "I am excited to be...

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Dec. 2 1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London. ...

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Luke McCaffrey, the younger brother of the Panthers’ star running back and son of former NFL receiver Ed McCaffrey, made an unexpected entrance for Nebraska against Indiana last week and turned in a strong performance. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland, File)
Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10/13/2019

Oct. 31, 2019 02:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey (7) rolls out during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Lincoln, Neb. Luke, the younger brother of Carolina Panthers’ star running back Christian McCaffrey and son of former NFL receiver Ed McCaffrey, made an unexpected entrance against Indiana last week and turned in a strong performance. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Christian McCaffrey's baby brother toughened up in backyard

By Eric Olson Oct. 31, 2019 02:15 PM EDT

Michigan running back Zach Charbonnet (24) avoids Middle Tennessee safety Jovante Moffatt (7) to rush 40 yards during the fourth quarter of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Michigan won 40-21. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Freshman Charbonnet helps No. 7 Michigan clean up mistakes

By Matt Schoch Sep. 02, 2019 05:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame running back Tony Jones Jr (6), runs in a touchdown against Ball State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. There is no Dexter Williams in the backfield this season for No. 9 Notre Dame. Instead, the Fighting Irish will look to a stable of running backs to pick up the slack, including Tony Jones and converted wide receiver Jafar Armstrong. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Armstrong, Jones top horses in No. 9 Irish rushing stable

By John Fineran Aug. 21, 2019 05:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 24, 2019, file photo, Stanford head coach David Shaw answers questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
QB K.J. Costello's return provides optimism for Stanford

By Josh Dubow Aug. 14, 2019 02:25 PM EDT

Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams talks to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 in Indianapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Kelly's Irish resume climb for first title since 1988

By John Fineran Mar. 01, 2019 05:02 PM EST

Pittsburgh tail back Darrin Hall, 22, scampers downfield against Stanford during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in El Paso, Texas. (Ruben R. Ramirez/The El Paso Times via AP)
Scarlett scores both TDs, Stanford tops Pitt 14-13 Sun Bowl

Dec. 31, 2018 06:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 file photo, Stanford running back Cameron Scarlett (22) rushes for a touchdown against Oregon State during an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif. Pittsburgh plays Stanford in the Sun Bowl Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Stanford still wants to run sans Love in Sun Bowl vs Pitt

Dec. 30, 2018 07:47 PM EST

Washington State head coach Mike Leach wears a fake mustache placed on him by starting quarterback Gardner Minshew, back, during a television interview after an NCAA college football game against Colorado Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. Washington State won 31-7. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Running backs play key role in Washington State's Air Raid

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 13, 2018 12:24 PM EST