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A security guard stands in front of cutouts in Alumni Stadium before an NCAA college football game between Boston College and Texas State, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Boston. The game is being played without fans present. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Texas State at Boston College 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 05:11 PM EDT

Texas A&M University Yell Leader Jacob Huffman takes a knee while looking over the empty stands at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas during the first Midnight Yell Practice this season early Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Due to Coronavirus restrictions, the Texas A&M Band were the only crowd allowed in the normally packed stands for the traditional game day event in College Station, Texas. (Sam Craft/Pool Photo via AP)
Texas at Texas Tech 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 03:55 AM EDT

University of Iowa football players father Rodney Dixon, left, fist bumps Ohio State football players father Randy Wade outside Big Ten headquarters in Rosemont, Ill., Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. Parents of Big Ten football players, upset over the process that led to the postponement of the season until spring, held a protest near the conference's Chicago-area headquarters Friday while an attorney in Nebraska demanded commissioner Kevin Warren turn over material illustrating how the decision was made. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune via AP)
Big Ten presidents voted 11-3 to cancel fall football season

By Eric Olson Aug. 31, 2020 06:11 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott runs practice form the middle of the field with a mask on during the second day of training camp opened to the media at ADPRO Sports Training Center's outdoor field in Orchard Park, N.Y., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. P (James P. McCoy/Buffalo News via AP, Pool)
The Latest: NC State pauses all athletic activities

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2020 09:51 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2020, file photo, Iowa's Brandon Wong competes during an NCAA gymnastics meet in Chicago. Iowa will drop four sports programs as part of the athletic department's response to a projected loss of $100 million in revenue because of the coronavirus pandemic. School president Bruce Harreld and athletic director Gary Barta said in a joint statement Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, that men's gymnastics, men's tennis and men's and women's swimming and diving will be discontinued after the 2020-21 academic year. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Hawkeyes drop 4 sports amid financial crisis tied to virus

By Eric Olson Aug. 21, 2020 02:31 PM EDT

Jay Kallenberger, parent of two University of Iowa football players, speaks at a press conference asking for more transparency and communication by the Big Ten outside of their headquarters on Friday, August 21, 2020 in Rosemont. Parents of Big Ten football players, upset over the process that led to the postponement of the season until spring, held a protest near the conference's Chicago-area headquarters Friday while an attorney in Nebraska demanded commissioner Kevin Warren turn over material illustrating how the decision was made. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune via AP)
Big Ten parents at protest want details on no-play decision

By Eric Olson Aug. 21, 2020 01:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs with the ball against Wisconsin during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, in Indianapolis. The Big Ten won't play football this fall because of concerns about COVID-19, becoming the first of college sports' power conferences to yield to the pandemic. The move announced Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, comes six day after the conference that includes historic programs such as Ohio State, Michigan, Nebraska and Penn State had released a revised conference-only schedule that it hoped would help it navigate a fall season with potential COVID-19 disruptions. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Big Ten parents call on league to play; OU has 9 positives

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 15, 2020 05:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Georgia Tech wide receiver Ahmarean Brown runs for yardage during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Yellow Jackets will need big years from their receivers if they are to improve upon last season's unit, which finished 124th in scoring and fourth-worst among FBS schools in total offense.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Column: Still time for college football to avoid a real mess

By Paul Newberry Aug. 14, 2020 04:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2013, file photo, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta before an NCAA college football game against Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The Iowa football program's culture has suffered from racial bias against Black players and bullying by a small number of current and former coaches, according to an investigation report released Thursday, July 30, 2020 (AP Photo/Brian Ray, File)
Inquiry finds racial bias, bullying in Iowa football program

By Ryan J. Foley Jul. 30, 2020 10:42 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, center, runs off the field following warm-ups before an NCAA college football game between Iowa State and Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. Iowa State has added Ball State to its 2020 home football schedule to replace the canceled Cy-Hawk Series game against Iowa. The Cyclones and Cardinals will play Sept. 12. Ball State was available because its game at Michigan was canceled as part of the Big Ten's decision to play conference games only. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Cyclones add Ball St to replace canceled game against Iowa

Jul. 28, 2020 11:48 AM EDT

Iowa's Djimon Colbert celebrates after his team's 48-31 win against Minnesota after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Minneapolis. The death of George Floyd followed by revelations of mistreatment of Black players in the Iowa football program prompted Djimon Colbert to confront important issues he had mostly put to the side before this summer, Thursday, July 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
In summer of unrest, Hawkeyes tackling race issues

Jul. 16, 2020 05:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy runs onto the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Stillwater, Okla. Mike Holder, Oklahoma State’s athletic director, said late Thursday, July 2, 2020, an internal review had found “no sign or indication of racism” in the football program under Gundy after a number of players raised concerns. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Oklahoma St finds 'no signs' of racism in football program

Jul. 02, 2020 10:15 PM EDT

Reporters sit apart from one another while practicing social distancing as Iowa athletic director Gary Barta, right, speaks during a news conference, Monday, June 15, 2020, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. A couple hours after Iowa announced it cut ties with strength coach Chris Doyle on Monday, Barta said he is standing by head coach Kirk Ferentz as the football program attempts to move on from allegations African American players have been mistreated. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Former Iowa RB Akrum Wadley alleges mistreatment by coaches

Jun. 29, 2020 09:46 PM EDT

Tears well up in the eyes of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta as he speaks during a news conference Monday, June 15, 2020, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. A couple hours after Iowa announced it cut ties with strength coach Chris Doyle on Monday, Barta said he is standing by head coach Kirk Ferentz as the football program attempts to move on from allegations African American players have been mistreated. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Doyle out as Iowa strength coach; Barta standing by Ferentz

Jun. 15, 2020 12:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, file photo, Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) reacts after Iowa recovered a fumble during the second half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California in San Diego. Koerner sustained serious injuries when he and a passenger on jet ski collided with a boat on the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri, on Friday, June 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez, File)
Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner hurt in jet ski accident

Jun. 14, 2020 12:43 AM EDT

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin speaks during a news conference, Friday, June 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. The Iowa football team took a big step toward improving its lines of communication in the week since the program was hit with allegations of systemic racism, coach Kirk Ferentz and three of his players said Friday. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Ferentz, players say positive change underway for Hawkeyes

Jun. 12, 2020 05:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2013, file photo, Iowa strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle, front left, celebrates with defensive back John Lowdermilk (37) following their win in overtime against Northwestern in an NCAA college football game in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa football strength and conditioning coach Doyle has been placed on administrative leave after several black former players posted on social media about what they described as systemic racism in the program. Head coach Kirk Ferentz made the announcement Saturday, June 6, 2020, calling it "a defining moment” for Iowa's football program in a video posted on the team's Twitter account. (AP Photo/Brian Ray, File )
Iowa players voice unity amid racism allegations in program

By Eric Olson Jun. 08, 2020 06:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2013, file photo, Iowa strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle, front left, celebrates with defensive back John Lowdermilk (37) following their win in overtime against Northwestern in an NCAA college football game in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa football strength and conditioning coach Doyle has been placed on administrative leave after several black former players posted on social media about what they described as systemic racism in the program. Head coach Kirk Ferentz made the announcement Saturday, June 6, 2020, calling it "a defining moment” for Iowa's football program in a video posted on the team's Twitter account. (AP Photo/Brian Ray, File )
Iowa strength coach denies 'unethical behavior or bias'

Jun. 07, 2020 08:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2019, file photo, Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz watches from the sideline during the second half of the team's Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California in San Diego. Iowa football strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle has been placed on administrative leave after several black former players posted on social media about what they described as systemic racism in the program. Ferentz made the announcement Saturday, June 6, 2020, calling it "a defining moment” for Iowa's football program in a video posted on the team's Twitter account. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez, File)
Iowa strength coach put on leave amid racism allegations

Jun. 06, 2020 10:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 26, 2020, file photo, Jason Hackedorn looks into Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Indians baseball team, in Cleveland. With the distinct possibility of pro sports resuming in empty venues, a recent poll suggests a majority of U.S. fans wouldn't feel safe attending games anyway without a coronavirus vaccine.(AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
The Latest: Iowa prez clarifies comments on football return

By The Associated Press Apr. 30, 2020 08:59 PM EDT