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Cam Ward breaks Bernie Kosar's single-season Miami passing yards and completions records
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Another week, another pair of records for Miami quarterback Cam Ward — breaking 40-year-old marks by Bernie Kosar in both cases. Ward, Miami's Heisman Trophy contender who already holds the Hurricanes' single-season record for touchdown passes and is on...
Ole Miss WR Tre Harris appears to injure his groin in his first game back in six weeks
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Mississippi star receiver Tre Harris, returning after missing the last three games with a lower-body injury, left Saturday's game at Florida with an apparent groin injury. Harris was hurt in the second quarter while trying to make a leaping catch near the...
Hail Flutie: BC celebrates 40th anniversary of Miracle in Miami
BOSTON (AP) — Forty years ago, Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie rolled to his right and threw a pass that has become one of college football’s most iconic moments. With Boston College trailing defending champion Miami, Flutie threw the Hail Mary and found receiver Gerard Phalen,...
Jai'Den Thomas leads No. 23 UNLV to a 27-16 victory over San Jose State
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jai'Den Thomas ran for 135 yards and the go-ahead touchdown late in the third quarter to help No. 23 UNLV keep its conference title hopes alive with a 27-16 victory over San Jose State on Friday night. The Rebels (9-2, 5-1 Mountain West, No. 24 CFP) survived...
Michigan State tops Purdue 24-17, win away from being bowl eligible in Jonathan Smith's 1st season
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Aidan Chiles threw for two scores in the first half to build a three-touchdown lead and Michigan State held on to beat Purdue 24-17 on Friday night. The Spartans (5-6, 3-5 Big Ten) are a win away from being eligible for a bowl with first-year coach...
Robert Henry runs for 178 yards in leading UTSA over Temple 51-27
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Robert Henry ran for 178 yards on 16 carries and he scored two touchdowns as UTSA unloaded on Temple late for a 51-27 victory on Friday night in a game of big plays. UTSA (6-5, 4-3 American Athletic Conference), which became bowl eligible, has won nine straight...
Michigan State TE Jack Velling placed on backboard and carted off with injury on hit against Purdue
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State tight end Jack Velling was placed on a backboard and carted off the field Friday night in the first quarter against Purdue. Velling was injured on an incomplete pass as the intended target after taking a hit from Boilermakers defensive back...
USC WR Kyle Ford, who spent last season at UCLA, brings unique perspective to rivalry game
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The usual rivalry week platitudes were present ahead of the 94th game between Southern California and UCLA on Saturday night. “There’s going to be a lot of emotion playing, and guys are going to be fired up, because there’s nothing like playing against your...
Ex-Colorado football player dedicates time to fulfilling wishes for older adults
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A 72-year-old lifelong Colorado fan with end-stage kidney failure waited to the side of the field in his wheelchair for Travis Hunter and the rest of the Buffaloes. One by one, players strolled over and signed a football for Riley Rhoades, his face lighting up...
No. 13 SMU rewards Rhett Lashlee's smashing ACC debut with contract extension
DALLAS (AP) — SMU and coach Rhett Lashlee have agreed on a contract extension with the No. 13 Mustangs on track for a trip to the Atlantic Coast Conference title game and possible playoff bid in their league debut. The school announced the deal Friday, a day before SMU (9-1, 6-0...