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Pelini: Huskers need to show restraint (AP)
6 Oct 2008 at 6:03pm
Coach Bo Pelini is telling his players to keep their cool. The Cornhuskers have committed eight personal fouls in five games -- not counting the flag Pelini got for unsportsmanlike conduct against Virginia Tech. "When there is an either-or situation in the heat of the moment, if the situation calls for it, you have to learn to pull off of it and not take the shot.

No. 1 Sooners set for Red River rivalry (AP)
5 Oct 2008 at 4:13pm
Top-ranked Oklahoma was already looking ahead, not even taking time to celebrate another lopsided victory over Baylor. Finally, the much-anticipated annual matchup against Texas is next on the schedule. "Everybody in the locker room is fired up about it and that week is here," coach Bob Stoops said minutes after the Sooners' 49-17 victory at Baylor.

ASU QB Carpenter questionable vs. USC (AP)
6 Oct 2008 at 5:06pm
Arizona State coach Dennis Erickson said he wants to see how quarterback Rudy Carpenter's sprained left ankle responds before deciding whether he'll play at No. 8 USC on Saturday. Carpenter was hurt in the Sun Devils' 24-14 loss at California last weekend. The senior has made 36 straight starts, but that streak could be in jeopardy.

Cowboys seek respect vs. No. 3 Missouri (AP)
6 Oct 2008 at 3:18pm
Already this season, No. 17 Oklahoma State has been able to celebrate its return to the Top 25 and its first undefeated start since Les Miles left for LSU. The opportunity to take the next step and topple a highly ranked team presents itself Saturday when the Cowboys (5-0, 1-0 Big 12) go to No. 3 Missouri.

No. 25 Ball State ranked for first time (AP)
5 Oct 2008 at 4:49pm
David Letterman is going to love this: At No. 25 in the AP college football poll, his alma mater, Ball State. The Cardinals, who have remained unbeaten while losing one of their best players to a career-ending spine injury, are ranked in the Top 25 for the first time. After a week with few upsets, the top of media poll only underwent slight alterations.

No. 12 Ohio St. remains class of Big Ten (AP)
5 Oct 2008 at 3:44pm
Terrelle Pryor kept a perfect record as a starter. Chris "Beanie" Wells kept things loose. That's all Ohio State (5-1, 2-0 Big Ten) needed to stay at the top of the class in the conference with a 20-17 win over Wisconsin on Saturday night. The Buckeyes moved up to No. 12 in the poll Sunday. "A lot of people have been questioning our mental toughness," Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis said.

Vanderbilt enjoying best start since '43 (AP)
5 Oct 2008 at 5:31pm
The Vanderbilt Commodores returned to the field for a curtain call, to celebrate with their excited and a bit stunned fans, not wanting the moment to end. It's time to believe. These Commodores are rolling back not just the years, but the decades at a school that was a charter member of the mighty Southeastern Conference, but whose best football was played in the first 40 years of the 20th century.

No. 20 Auburn baffled by offensive woes (AP)
5 Oct 2008 at 7:31pm
No. 20 Auburn woke up Sunday morning to several harsh realities. The Tigers lost to Vanderbilt for the first time since 1955, have already dropped two Southeastern Conference games and the offense is showing few signs of breaking out of its struggles. "We're pretty down right now," center Ryan Pugh said Sunday.

Notre Dame not ranked despite 4-1 start (AP)
5 Oct 2008 at 7:16pm
Notre Dame's 4-1 start doesn't measure up to the 27 other seasons in which the Irish had one loss in the first five games. The difference: This time they're unranked. Every other season in which the Fighting Irish were either 4-1 or 3-1-1, they were ranked. The Irish were rated as high as No. 4 in 1942 and 1965, as low as No.

No. 2 Tide avoid upset, tops Kentucky (AP)
4 Oct 2008 at 7:46pm
Alabama discovered how precarious life at the top can be, sidestepping what could have been another top-five upset with a bruising drive and a late field goal. Glen Coffee rushed for 218 yards, Leigh Tiffin kicked a 24-yard field goal with 2:12 left to put the Crimson Tide up 10, and No. 2 Alabama survived and advanced in the national title chase with a 17-14 win over Kentucky on Saturday.

College GameDay Final
by ESPN.com
5 Oct 2008 at 4:57pm
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College GameDay Kickoff: Week 6 preview
by ESPN.com
3 Oct 2008 at 11:30am
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Sanchez's knee intact, but USC QB still day to day
by Ted Miller
6 Oct 2008 at 7:20pm
Doctors found no structural damage to Mark Sanchez's left knee, but the USC quarterback will sit out practice Monday.

Pelini focused on Huskers' mounting personal fouls
by Associated Press
6 Oct 2008 at 6:27pm
Coach Bo Pelini is telling his players to keep their cool.

Stanford coach Harbaugh reprimanded by Pac-10
by Ted Miller
6 Oct 2008 at 7:19pm
The Pac-10 reprimanded Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh for criticizing the officials on Saturday.

ASU QB Carpenter questionable for game vs. USC
by Associated Press
6 Oct 2008 at 5:15pm
Arizona State coach Dennis Erickson said he wants to see how quarterback Rudy Carpenter's sprained left ankle responds before deciding whether he'll play at No. 8 USC on Saturday.

Ball State enters AP ranking for first time
by Associated Press
6 Oct 2008 at 1:26am
David Letterman is going to love this: At No. 25 in the AP college football poll, his alma mater, Ball State.

Vols QB Stephens keeps top job for another week
by Associated Press
6 Oct 2008 at 11:24am
Nick Stephens did enough in Tennessee's win over Northern Illinois to keep his job as the Vols' starting quarterback for another week.

Miami starting linebacker McCarthy out for season
by Associated Press
5 Oct 2008 at 11:57am
Miami linebacker Colin McCarthy will miss the remainder of the season because of a shoulder injury.

Fertig, quarterback, analyst for USC, dies at 66
by Associated Press
4 Oct 2008 at 4:09pm
raig Fertig, the record-setting quarterback for Southern California who later became the Trojans' TV voice, has died. He was 66.

Lawrence Phillips receives 10-year prison term
by Associated Press
3 Oct 2008 at 8:18pm
Former NFL running back Lawrence Phillips has been sentenced in Los Angeles to 10 years in prison after being convicted of assault with a deadly weapon.

Badgers band suspended, won't play vs. Ohio St.
by ESPN.com news services
4 Oct 2008 at 7:09pm
The University of Wisconsin marching band has been suspended while allegations of hazing, alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct are investigated.

Positive sign: Virginia reverses banner banishment
by Heather Dinich
2 Oct 2008 at 2:46pm
Virginia athletic director Craig Littlepage reversed his earlier ban prohibiting signs, banners and flags at Cavaliers football games, the school announced on Thursday.

Lawsuit over Arkansas football e-mail dismissed
by Associated Press
2 Oct 2008 at 9:57am
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit accusing the University of Arkansas of mishandling an investigation over e-mails critical of former quarterback Mitch Mustain.

ASU QB Carpenter on crutches following Cal loss
by Associated Press
4 Oct 2008 at 7:07pm
Arizona State quarterback Rudy Carpenter left Memorial Stadium on crutches after apparently injuring his left leg late in the Sun Devils' 24-14 loss to California on Saturday.


Numbers prove '08 formula is right mix
6 Oct 2008 at 3:48pm

The Arizona Wildcats have found a winning formula this season, and it's the main reason they're tied for first place in the Pac-10 Conference.



Notre Dame next for newly ranked Tar Heels
6 Oct 2008 at 11:25am

North Carolina is back in The Associated Press Top 25 poll for the first time in seven years.



The waiting game
6 Oct 2008 at 6:49am

It's pretty much a wait-and-see situation for West Virginia quarterback Patrick White, who missed most of the second half against Rutgers on Saturday after being hit in the head.



Miami starting LB McCarthy out for season
6 Oct 2008 at 2:22am

Miami linebacker Colin McCarthy will miss the remainder of the season because of a shoulder injury.




Illini look forward to coming home with Michigan win to brag about
5 Oct 2008 at 10:01pm

The football schedule finally turns in Illinois' favor. After defeating Michigan 45-20 Saturday for only their fifth win over the Wolverines in the past 50 years, the Illini brought home a winning record, and ...



Ball State makes AP top 25 poll; Okla. still No. 1
5 Oct 2008 at 5:29pm

David Letterman is going to love this: At No. 25 in the AP college football poll, his alma mater, Ball State. The Cardinals, who have remained unbeaten while losing one of their best players to a career-ending spine injury, are ranked in the Top 25 for the first time.

After a week with few upsets, the top of media poll only underwent slight alterations.

Oklahoma was No. 1 with 51 first-place votes and 1,608 points, gaining a few points and top votes in its second week on top of the rankings this season.




UCLA defeats Washington State 28-3
5 Oct 2008 at 1:10pm

Just when it seemed UCLA had forgotten what it's like to win, the Bruins found an opponent they could dominate in Washington State.




Mizzou wins at Nebraska for first time in 30 years
5 Oct 2008 at 8:54am

Missouri's misery in Lincoln is over. Chase Daniel threw three touchdown passes, Derrick Washington ran for 139 yards and scored three times and the fourth-ranked Tigers beat overmatched Nebraska 52-17 on ...




Sanchez cooks Ducks, puts Trojans back on track
5 Oct 2008 at 4:19am

LOS ANGELES a ' Mark Sanchez threw for 332 yards and three touchdowns Saturday night, and No.




Coffee runs No. 2 Alabama past Kentucky, 17-14
4 Oct 2008 at 11:47pm

Glen Coffee rushed for 218 yards, Leigh Tiffin kicked a 24-yard field goal with 2:12 left and No.




Boomer Sooner: No. 1 OU wins at Baylor _ again
4 Oct 2008 at 7:19pm

Oklahoma remembers how to play the role of No. 1. Sam Bradford threw for 379 yards with two touchdowns, DeMarco Murray ran for two scores and four other Sooners got into the end zone in another lopsided victory ...




Auburn Vandy more dandy than usual
4 Oct 2008 at 2:46pm

AUBURN -- Vanderbilt head coach Bobby Johnson was somewhat concerned about hoopla earlier this week.




Struggling Razorbacks host Gators
4 Oct 2008 at 10:27am

The last time Florida played Arkansas, the Razorbacks had a Heisman Trophy candidate and the Gators went on to win the national championship.



Anderson leads Cincinnati over Marshall, 33-10
4 Oct 2008 at 5:56am

Redshirt freshman Chazz Anderson threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score in his college debut to lead Cincinnati to a 33-10 victory over Marshall tonight.




No. 8 BYU Wins 15th Straight
4 Oct 2008 at 1:40am

While No. 8 BYU's string of shutouts is over, the nation's longest winning streak continues.



It's a fitting time for Red River Shootout
6 Oct 2008 at 4:01pm
After OSU-USC, Michael Rosenberg wasn't going to buy into another game of the century. Then came Oklahoma vs. Texas.

Five Thoughts: Where have you been?
6 Oct 2008 at 4:11pm
Penn State deserves all the accolades, but CFN wonders why its QB was buried on the bench until this year in Five Thoughts.

Sorry SEC, but Big 12 is looking like the best so far
6 Oct 2008 at 10:19am
Need convincing that the Big 12 is the best conference? Don Borst's argument goes like this: Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas.

Video: Lincoln Kennedy's top five
6 Oct 2008 at 10:20am
Alabama survived a scare from Kentucky. But how did the Tide's inability to roll affect their standing in Lincoln Kennedy's top five?

Carpenter in doubt for USC game with ankle sprain
6 Oct 2008 at 5:31pm
Arizona State coach Dennis Erickson said he wants to see how quarterback Rudy Carpenter's sprained left ankle responds before deciding whether he'll play at No. 8 USC on Saturday. Carpenter was hurt in the Sun Devils' 24-14 loss at California last weekend. The senior has made 36 straight starts, but that streak could be in jeopardy.

Pelini addresses Nebraska's penalty problem
6 Oct 2008 at 6:34pm
Coach Bo Pelini is telling his players to keep their cool. The Cornhuskers have committed eight personal fouls in five games - not counting the flag Pelini got for unsportsmanlike conduct against Virginia Tech. "When there is an either-or situation in the heat of the moment, if the situation calls for it, you have to learn to pull off of it and not take the shot. We're not always doing that," Pelini said during the Big 12 coaches' teleconference with reporters.

At No. 25, Ball State ... no joke!
6 Oct 2008 at 4:11pm
David Letterman is going to love this: At No. 25 in the AP college football poll, his alma mater, Ball State. The Cardinals, who have remained unbeaten while losing one of their best players to a career-ending spine injury, are ranked in the Top 25 for the first time. After a week with few upsets, the top of media poll only underwent slight alterations. Oklahoma was No.

No. 19 Vandy tops No. 13 Auburn, rises to 5-0
5 Oct 2008 at 1:12am

Pryor rallies Buckeyes late
5 Oct 2008 at 1:12am