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No. 2 Buckeyes rip Marshall behind Pryor (AP)
2 Sep 2010 at 11:05pm
Moments after brushing aside Marshall 45-7, Ohio State's players could finally say what they've been thinking about for a while. And there's no question that the Buckeyes have had Miami on their minds and the Sept. 11 showdown against the 13th-ranked Hurricanes. "It'll be wild to be in that game," wide receiver Dane Sanzenbacher said.

Kiffin, post-sanction USC open at Hawaii (AP)
1 Sep 2010 at 6:31pm
Hawaii quarterback Bryant Moniz is doing everything possible to get a good look at Southern California -- he's even gone virtual. Besides taking snaps in practice, Moniz has been taking on the Trojans regularly on his PlayStation 3 in hopes of getting a feel for the USC defense he'll face in real life Thursday night.

Iowa extends Ferentz's deal through 2020 (AP)
2 Sep 2010 at 6:18pm
Kirk Ferentz has said for years that he doesn't plan on leaving Iowa anytime soon, turning down overtures to the NFL seemingly offseason. He's given the school yet another reason to rest at ease. Ferentz has agreed to a five-year contract extension through 2020, possibly keeping him in charge of the Hawkeyes for the rest of his career.

Alabama DE Dareus ineligible for 2 games (AP)
2 Sep 2010 at 7:52pm
Alabama defensive end Marcell Dareus has been declared ineligible for two games for accepting nearly $2,000 in improper benefits during two trips to Miami. An NCAA ruling Thursday also ordered Dareus, defensive MVP of the national championship game, to pay $1,787 dollars to a charity of his choice before regaining eligibility.

Harris sharp as No. 13 Miami wins 45-0 (AP)
2 Sep 2010 at 10:06pm
Jacory Harris and the Miami Hurricanes have been trying to not think too much about their long-awaited trip to Ohio State. It's all they'll think about for the next week -- and Harris might be ready for the challenge. Harris completed 12 of 15 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns before sitting out the second half, and the 13th-ranked Hurricanes got their first shutout since 2006 by...

Spurrier wins 18th straight opener (AP)
2 Sep 2010 at 10:33pm
Quarterback Stephen Garcia and freshman tailback Marcus Lattimore each ran for two touchdowns and South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier won his 18th straight college opener 41-13 over Southern Miss on Thursday night. Garcia got things started with a 22-yard touchdown run and Lattimore followed with first-half scores of 3 and 7 yards to send the Gamecocks to a surprisingly easy win against the Golden...

Tar Heels' Little won't travel to opener (AP)
2 Sep 2010 at 10:56pm
North Carolina receiver Greg Little won't travel to Atlanta for the 18th-ranked Tar Heels' opener against No. 21 LSU due to the ongoing NCAA investigation at the school, a person with knowledge of the decision said Thursday night. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the NCAA probe at the school is confidential.

Hoese's 3 TDs lift Minnesota by MTSU (AP)
2 Sep 2010 at 10:39pm
Duane Bennett rushed for a career-high 187 yards and Jon Hoese scored three touchdowns just days after deciding to make the trip to lead Minnesota to a grinding season-opening 24-17 win over Middle Tennessee on Thursday night. Bennett becomes the first 100-yard rusher for the Gophers since 2008 and dominated the Blue Raiders over Minnesota's two game-clinching drives.

Big Ten splits up Michigan, Ohio State (AP)
2 Sep 2010 at 3:15am
The Big Ten's athletic directors got together on what was truly a conference call on Wednesday. The first thing Ohio State's Gene Smith did was open some accompanying e-mails that listed proposed Buckeyes football schedules for 2011 and 2012. "I went straight to the end," Smith said, "and I was jacked." There, in its customary spot at the very bottom of Ohio State's...

Richardson set to replace injured Ingram (AP)
2 Sep 2010 at 3:37pm
Trent Richardson isn't new to the spotlight. Top-ranked Alabama's new starting tailback was among the country's top recruits last year, a star in the BCS championship game and a key presence in Alabama's backfield during the national title run. But the stakes have gone up for Richardson in the past few days.

Players, coaches with the most to gain or lose in Week 1
by Mark Schlabach
1 Sep 2010 at 2:07pm
From rookie quarterbacks to coaches on the hot seat, Mark Schlabach looks at the players, coaches and teams who have the most to gain -- or lose -- in Week 1.

Navy Midshipmen quarterback Ricky Dobbs has leadership aura
by Ivan Maisel
24 Aug 2010 at 10:42am
Leadership is a given at the United States Naval Academy. Even in that crowd, amid a locker room of future Naval and Marine Corps officers, quarterback Ricky Dobbs stands out.

Pryor, Buckeyes make short work of Marshall
by Associated Press
2 Sep 2010 at 11:01pm
Terrelle Pryor tossed three touchdown passes, Brandon Saine rushed for 103 yards and two scores and No. 2 Ohio State rolled over error-prone Marshall 42-7 on Thursday night in a tuneup for a big date with Miami.

Harris' 3 TD tosses lead Miami past Florida A&M
by Associated Press
2 Sep 2010 at 10:43pm
Jacory Harris threw for 210 yards and three touchdowns before sitting out the second half, Leonard Hankerson caught six passes for 115 yards and two scores, and No. 13 Miami rolled past Florida A&M 45-0 Thursday night in the season-opener for both teams.

Garcia, Lattimore help Cocks cruise in opener
by Associated Press
2 Sep 2010 at 10:47pm
Quarterback Stephen Garcia and freshman tailback Marcus Lattimore each ran for two touchdowns and South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier won his 18th straight college opener 41-13 over Southern Miss.

Iowa gives coach Kirk Ferentz extension through 2020
by Adam Rittenberg
2 Sep 2010 at 10:35pm
Iowa announced Thursday it will extend coach Kirk Ferentz's contract through the 2020 season.

Tide's Marcell Dareus ruled ineligible for 2 games
by Associated Press
2 Sep 2010 at 9:14pm
The NCAA has declared Alabama defensive end Marcell Dareus ineligible for two games for accepting improper benefits.

Sources: Tar Heels to face multiple suspensions; Marvin Austin suspended inde...
by ESPN.com news services
2 Sep 2010 at 12:11am
North Carolina coach Butch Davis has suspended defensive tackle Marvin Austin indefinitely for violating team rules.

Texas without freshman linebacker Tevin Jackson, who is ineligible
by Associated Press
2 Sep 2010 at 8:59pm
Texas freshman linebacker Tevin Jackson is ineligible to play and can't enroll in school because he has not yet been cleared by the NCAA.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish kicker David Ruffer beats Nick Tausch for No. 1 job...
by Associated Press
2 Sep 2010 at 6:55pm
David Ruffer will be Notre Dame's No. 1 kicker for the home opener against Purdue on Saturday after beating out sophomore Nick Tausch.

Nebraska linebacker Will Compton oout with foot injury
by David Ubben
2 Sep 2010 at 7:21pm
Nebraska middle linebacker Will Compton suffered a foot injury on Thursday and will be out "for some time," coach Bo Pelini said.

Defensive tackle Brandon Willis to play at UCLA
by Bruce Feldman
2 Sep 2010 at 10:49pm
Brandon Willis, the nation's No. 10 ranked defensive tackle recruit in the Class of 2011, has enrolled at UCLA, sources tell ESPN.com.

Bob Stoops: Forgive athletes who expose agents
by Associated Press
2 Sep 2010 at 11:55am
Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops suggests giving amnesty to college athletes who expose shady agents.

Charge dropped against Oklahoma State safety Victor Johnson
by Associated Press
2 Sep 2010 at 4:01pm
Authorities have dropped a drug charge against Oklahoma State safety Victor Johnson, though he still faces accusations of obstructing a police officer and driving under the influence of alcohol.

Wide receiver Frankie Hammond to sit out for Florida opener
by Associated Press
2 Sep 2010 at 7:37pm
No. 4 Florida will be without reserve receiver Frankie Hammond Jr. for its season opener Saturday against Miami of Ohio.

Cincinnati's no-senior defense gets first test
2 Sep 2010 at 10:58pm

There won't be any senior moments when two-time Big East champion Cincinnati sends it defense out for the first time this weekend.



British-born LB Tom Wort set to debut for No. 7 Sooners, an ocean away from home
2 Sep 2010 at 6:43pm

Football is king where Oklahoma linebacker Tom Wort is from. Just not American football.




After Hofstra dumps football, players move on and find new teams
2 Sep 2010 at 2:28pm

Former Hofstra co-captain Luke Bonus lives in a house just a short walk from the stadium where he played college football.




Iowa Football Player Hit by Truck
2 Sep 2010 at 1:29pm

University of Iowa football player Josh Koeppel walked away with only a few bumps and bruises after a pickup truck hit his motorcycle, tossing him into the street.



UCLA's Forbath might not play against Kansas State; Prince should be ready.
2 Sep 2010 at 11:43am

It appears that UCLA will have quarterback Kevin Prince available for Saturday's game at Kansas State, but kicker Kai Forbath might not play.



Arkansas offensive line may be finding its groove
2 Sep 2010 at 11:24am

DeMarcus Love still remembers his first reaction to Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino's playbook.




Coaching switch: Virginia's London came from Richmond; Richmond's Scott came ...
2 Sep 2010 at 11:24am

In this file photo taken March 24, 2010, Virginia head coach Mike London cheers during spring NCAA college football practice in Charlottesville, Va.




Georgia freshman QB Aaron Murray needs poise to lead No. 23 Bulldogs
2 Sep 2010 at 7:12am

Freshman quarterback Aaron Murray will need to check his emotions before Georgia's opener Saturday.




SEC packed with new starting quarterbacks, including 2 ex-Tebow backups
2 Sep 2010 at 2:53am

Cameron Newton has abundant faith in No. 4 Florida's new quarterback. And he should know: Both were once Tim Tebow backups and potential heirs to the Heisman Trophy winner.




East recruiting talent starts in Ohio, where Ohio State tries to keep prospec...
1 Sep 2010 at 10:43pm

The state of Ohio has its share of high school football talent and the Ohio State Buckeyes do their best to make sure those prospects stay home.




Tar Heels suspend Austin for violating team rules
1 Sep 2010 at 7:33pm

North Carolina coach Butch Davis suspended defensive tackle Marvin Austin indefinitely on Wednesday for violating unspecified team rules.




MSU vs. U-M? Play it on final weekend
1 Sep 2010 at 4:21pm

How will the wave of rivalry protectionism dictating the Big Ten's new alignment affect Michigan State? The Spartans appear to be Big Ten spinsters, sitting alone on a new Rivalry Weekend because their No.



Miami Dolphins players search field for diamond earring
1 Sep 2010 at 12:40pm

Defensive end Kendall Langford said he forgot to take his earrings off before practice and lost one during drills.




Purdue's Marve ready to play Irish
1 Sep 2010 at 11:12am

In a press conference televised on ESPN, Marve announced last year that he would play for Purdue after transferring from Miami.




Michigan State star linebacker Greg Jones glad he put the real world on hold ...
1 Sep 2010 at 6:57am

In this Nov. 21, 2009, file photo, Michigan State linebacker Greg Jones celebrates a tackle for a loss during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in East Lansing, Mich.



Ingram to miss No. 1 Alabama's opener
31 Aug 2010 at 11:34am
Alabama running back Mark Ingram will not play in Saturday's season opener after sustaining a knee injury late in Monday's practice, coach Nick Saban said in a statement on Tuesday.

Ingram is but one of Alabama's problems
31 Aug 2010 at 5:41pm
Losing reigning Heisman winner Mark Ingram isn't Alabama's only problem


Iowa lineman's moped, truck in head-on crash
1 Sep 2010 at 9:22am

Hurricanes eyeing 2013 game at Yankee Stadium
1 Sep 2010 at 4:29am
Miami has entered talks about playing a football game at Yankee Stadium in 2013.

NCAA denies Masoli's waiver to play
31 Aug 2010 at 4:38pm
The NCAA has denied Mississippi quarterback Jeremiah Masoli's request for a waiver that would allow him to play immediately, meaning he won't be eligible until 2011.


BYU leaving Mountain West as conference shakeups continue
31 Aug 2010 at 7:09pm


Wanna bet? Even odds that there's an app for that
1 Sep 2010 at 7:42am
Getting money down on your favorite sports team is getting a little easier in Nevada with the first-ever legal wagering application for smart phones.

Notre Dame WR Evans transferring
31 Aug 2010 at 8:29am
Sophomore wide receiver Shaquelle Evans has left Notre Dame's football team and will transfer to another school.

NCAA clears Vols freshman WR Hunter
31 Aug 2010 at 8:05am
Tennessee freshman wide receiver Justin Hunter has been cleared by the NCAA to play for the Volunteers.


Lloyd will start against Michigan
31 Aug 2010 at 12:13pm
Connecticut's coaches have scrapped plans to make linebacker Greg Lloyd Jr. take this season off, using a redshirt year to recover from the serious knee injury he went down with in November.