Michigan State hoping for some fan support at Notre Dame

Michigan downs Notre Dame 38-34

Maize-and-blue winged helmets flew into air space occupied by the tinny revelry of 110,278 fans. As unhinged Michigan players sprinted...

Illinois beats Illinois State

CHAMPAIGN -- Since they trudged off the field from their season-opening loss to Missouri last week, Illinois players had said whether it...

Northwestern squeaks by Eastern Michigan 27-24

Northwestern knows it got away with one on Saturday.

No. 3 Southern Cal 18, No. 8 Ohio State 15

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two games into his college football career, 19-year-old quarterback Matt Barkley already has a place in Southern...

Central Michigan 29, Michigan State 27

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Andrew Aguila made a 42-yard field goal with 3 seconds left to win a wild game against a two-touchdown...

Wisconsin 34, Fresno State 31 (OT)

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin safety Chris Maragos came up with an interception in the second overtime, and Philip Welch kicked a 22-...

Penn State 28, Syracuse 7

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Evan Royster ran for a touchdown and caught another, and No. 7 Penn State contained quarterback Greg...

Iowa 35, Iowa State 3

Ricky Stanzi threw a career-high four touchdown passes and Iowa forced six turnovers in beating Iowa State 35-3 on Saturday, the Hawkeyes'...

Indiana 23, Western Mich. 19

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Demetrius McCray had a career-high 134 yards rushing including a 59-yard TD run, and Indiana's defense forced...

Illinois searching for true self against Illinois State

CHAMPAIGN -- Illinois preached leadership during its preseason practices as often as Marine Corps boot camps and Boy Scout gatherings do.

For Michigan football, 'every game's a measuring stick'

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Maybe this measures, as accurately as possible, the level of absurdity swirling about Michigan football lately:...

Northern Illinois wary of Western Illinois

Northern Illinois' defense was stunned by an 80-yard touchdown pass on the Badgers' first offensive play of the season last Saturday at...

Saturday's college football capsules

Eastern Michigan at Northwestern

Eastern Michigan's rookie football coach hopes to lift school's profile

Ron English is a minority among minorities: One of only six African-Americans to hold one of the 119 head-coaching positions in major...

Running back Pollard may get ball more for Illinois

While his style may look like a scalp liability, running back Troy Pollard said...

Ohio State hardly relaxed with USC coming to town

The game plan was to sneak into town early and catch Ohio State football in a semi-relaxed state, well in advance of the inevitable lockdown...

9/11 special in bonding of Notre Dame's Olsen and his father

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- On a swath of Eric Olsen's considerable left arm, two skyscrapers soar against a rich blue backdrop, the words "New...

Oklahoma QB Bradford's injury shakes up BCS race

Call it six degrees of Sam Bradford's third-degree shoulder separation.

Big Ten looking to boost its reputation this week

When it comes to conference comparisons, "reputation" is a word that arises frequently with the Big Ten -- even when the coaches meet with...

Notre Dame gets chance to turn tables on Michigan defensive coach

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- When Notre Dame last saw Greg Robinson, his woebegone Syracuse team had swallowed him whole, chanting "G-Rob" and...

Illinois football coach suspends 2 players, plans more changes

CHAMPAIGN -- Illinois coach Ron Zook said he believes his football players have...

Tate, Floyd dangerous pass-catching duo

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- As if performing some ancient dance ritual long forgotten by the modern world, Golden Tate stared ahead, then slowly...

Illinois hopes more emotion puts it in motion

Asked what needed to change before Illinois plays its next football game Saturday, linebacker Martez Wilson rattled off some must-dos like...

Fitzgerald expects more fire from his NU players

After Northwestern stormed out to a 30-0 lead Saturday against Towson, it felt as if a giant yawn swept through Ryan Field.

Bolingbrook hoops player suspended at Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. -- A freshman basketball player for the University of Wisconsin from Bolingbrook and a freshman teammate have been suspended...

California RB becomes 15th Notre Dame commitment for 2010

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel feels sorry for fans writing him ugly e-mails after loss to USC

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With a growing chorus of fans questioning his playcalling and others doubting his ability to win a big game, Jim...

Taylor Potts continues Texas Tech's affinity for the pass in coach Mike Leach's spread offense

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Taylor Potts has thrown for 861 yards and nine touchdowns in two games — more than anyone in college...

UCLA suspends 4 players for Kansas State game

LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA has suspended four football players for violating team rules, sidelining them for Saturday's home game against...

No. 8 California plans to leave a day early before morning start at Minnesota

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Jeff Tedford still believes that his decision to fly cross country the day before an early start against...

USC QB Matt Barkley still can't throw with bruised shoulder; S Taylor Mays also ailing

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley is still unable to throw in practice, increasing the possibility the...

Colorado coach Dan Hawkins not fretting after Buffaloes stumble to 0-2 start

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Dan Hawkins remarked in the offseason that Colorado had the talent to be a 10-win team.

Reunion week begins as Washington coach Steve Sarkisian preps for old friends from No. 3 USC

SEATTLE (AP) — If Washington coach Steve Sarkisian had his way, the Huskies coming off their first win in 22 months and preparing to...

Where's the D? Questions return on defense for No. 16 Oklahoma State after humbling upset

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — What happened to that much-improved Oklahoma State defense?

Coach Rich Rodriguez doesn't care if No. 25 Michigan is ranked, but says its good for fans

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — If No. 25 Michigan is ranked somewhere in the final AP football poll four months from now, coach Rich...

After 38-point opener, No. 20 Miami looking to keep offense rolling vs. No. 14 Georgia Tech

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Just about anyone could look at Miami's offensive numbers from the season-opening win over Florida State and...

After losing most of its big names, Ohio State's defense performs well against USC

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Even though poised and talented Southern California made all the plays in the final minutes, No. 11 Ohio State...

Florida QB Tim Tebow insists Lane Kiffin's comments no big deal; history suggests otherwise

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tim Tebow has found all sorts of extra motivation at Florida.

UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel still pondering choice to replace injured QB Kevin Prince

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After getting a major road win at Tennessee and losing his quarterback to injury in one wild weekend, UCLA coach...

Central Michigan coach Butch Jones rolls dice, comes up winner in upset of Michigan State

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Dan LeFevour has accomplished quite a bit in his college football career, producing more total offense than...

A few Wisconsin players still sick from lingering flulike symptoms

Wisconsin's not quite over the flu.

Former coach Billy Gillispie wants UK countersuit against him moved to federal court

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie wants a lawsuit the school filed against him moved to federal court.

Chancellor backs Arkansas coach Pelphrey following investigation into alleged rape

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The chancellor of the University of Arkansas gave unqualified support Friday to basketball coach John...

Correction: Arkansas-Rape Investigation story

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — In a Sept. 9 story about an alleged rape that police investigated at the University of Arkansas, The...

Hartford Courant says it's 're-evaluating' plan to have UConn coach's daughter blog about team

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Hartford Courant says it is re-evaluating its plan to have Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma's daughter write...

Samford basketball player found dead in residence hall; school 'profoundly saddened'

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The body of a reserve basketball player for Samford was found in his dorm room after he apparently died in his...

Report: Former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie says he has entered alcohol rehab

HOUSTON (AP) — A television station is reporting that former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie said he has checked into an alcohol-...