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Troy 30, Florida Atlantic 17

Quarterback Jamie Hampton ran for two touchdowns to lead Troy to a 30-17 victory over Florida Atlantic on Tuesday night.

Updated: Oct. 7, 2008 11:58 PM | Full story

Tennessee suspends Johnson, Myers

Tennessee Volunteers head football coach Phillip Fulmer announced at his Tuesday news conference that offensive linemen Darius Myers and Ramone Johnson have been suspended for two weeks and will miss upcoming contests versus Georgia and Mississippi State.

Updated: Oct. 7, 2008 9:19 PM | Full story

Hawkins, Colorado agree to contract extension

Colorado coach Dan Hawkins and the university agreed to a contract extension that could keep him with the Buffaloes through 2012.

Updated: Oct. 7, 2008 6:29 PM | Full story

JoePa says he'll decide on sideline later in week

One of the most closely watched injuries in college football belongs to an 81-year-old man who hasn't played a snap in six decades.

Updated: Oct. 7, 2008 5:58 PM | Full story

Colorado gives Hawkins two-year extension

Colorado head football coach Dan Hawkins agreed to a two-year contract extension on Tuesday.

Updated: Oct. 7, 2008 5:33 PM | Full story

No. 1 Sooners could be healed in time for Texas

Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops expects No. 1 Oklahoma to be at full strength this Saturday when the Sooners face fifth-ranked Texas in the annual Red River Rivalry game.

Updated: Oct. 6, 2008 9:30 PM | Full story

Arizona State QB Carpenter questionable for USC game

Arizona State quarterback Rudy Carpenter is questionable for Saturday's game at No. 8 USC.

Updated: Oct. 6, 2008 6:29 PM | Full story

Ball St. makes 1st AP Top 25; Oklahoma still No. 1

David Letterman is going to love this: At No. 25 in the AP college football poll, his alma mater, Ball State.

Updated: Oct. 6, 2008 12:23 AM | Full story

Tuberville: Auburn still searching for answers

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.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 9:03 PM | Full story

Most coaches prefer sideline to press box view

Hobbled by a knee injury, Notre Dame's Charlie Weis never considered coaching from the press box the way Joe Paterno has twice this season.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 7:53 PM | Full story

Pelini says he saw nothing dirty vs. Mizzou

Nebraska coach Bo Pelini says he's trying to reach Missouri coach Gary Pinkel to discuss Chase Daniel's comments about the Cornhuskers being a dirty team.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 1:33 PM | Full story

Recap: Fresno State vs. Hawaii

Dan Kelly's 33-yard field goal in the first overtime was the game-winner, as Hawaii toppled 22nd-ranked Fresno State, 32-29, at Bulldog Stadium.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 8:22 AM | Full story

Recap: Nebraska vs. Missouri

Heisman Trophy candidate Chase Daniel threw for 253 yards and three touchdowns on 18-of-23 passing to lead the fourth- ranked Missouri Tigers in a 52-17 rout of the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 8:12 AM | Full story

Recap: Colorado vs. Texas

Colt McCoy threw for 262 yards and two scores to guide the fifth-ranked Texas Longhorns to a 38-14 victory over Colorado, in both schools' Big 12 opener.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 8:07 AM | Full story

Pryor, Wells lift Buckeyes past Wisconsin 20-17

Terrelle Pryor passed his first big test for No. 14 Ohio State. The freshman quarterback ran 11 yards for a touchdown with 1:08 left, and Chris "Beanie" Wells had 168 yards rushing and a TD, as the Buckeyes' new double-threat backfield shined in a 20-17 victory over No. 18 Wisconsin on Saturday night.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 7:52 AM | Full story

Saturday's College Football

EAST

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 4:11 AM | Full story

Mizzou wins at Nebraska for first time in 30 years

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 Saturday night for their first road win against the Cornhuskers in 30 years.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 3:36 AM | Full story

Recap: U-S-C vs. Oregon

Mark Sanchez threw a trio of touchdown passes in the second quarter, boosting ninth-ranked Southern California to a 44-10 win over No. 23 Oregon.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 2:56 AM | Full story

Hawaii beats No. 22 Fresno State 32-29 in OT

Inoke Funaki threw two touchdown passes and Dan Kelly gave Hawaii its first road win ever against a ranked team with his career-high fourth field goal as the Warriors took advantage of six Fresno State turnovers and three missed field goals to beat the 22nd-ranked Bulldogs 32-29 in overtime Saturday night.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 2:41 AM | Full story

Recap: U-C-L-A vs. Washington St

Kevin Craft passed for 224 yards and a pair of touchdowns to lead the UCLA Bruins past the Washington State Cougars, 28-3, in a Pac-10 battle at the Rose Bowl.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 2:21 AM | Full story

Cup o' Joe: Coffee runs No. 2 Bama past Kentucky

Glen Coffee rushed for 218 yards, Leigh Tiffin kicked a 24-yard field goal with 2:12 left and No. 2 Alabama held on for a 17-14 win over Kentucky on Saturday.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 2:17 AM | Full story

Adams rallies Vandy to first 5-0 start since 1943

Vanderbilt, welcome to the big time. Mackenzi Adams came off the bench and threw for 153 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 19 Vanderbilt beat 13th-ranked Auburn 14-13 Saturday night to improve to 5-0 for the first time since 1943.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 2:11 AM | Full story

Sanchez, No. 9 USC bounce back to top Oregon 44-10

Mark Sanchez threw for 332 yards and three touchdowns Saturday night and No. 9 Southern California stormed back from a stunning loss to rout No. 23 Oregon 44-10.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 1:26 AM | Full story

Recap: North Carolina vs. Connecticut

Shaun Draughn rushed for a career-high 109 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries, as the North Carolina Tar Heels upended the 24th-ranked Connecticut Huskies, 38-12.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 1:11 AM | Full story

Recap: Tulsa vs. Rice

David Johnson threw for 177 yards and four touchdowns and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane routed the Rice Owls, 63-28, in Conference USA action at Chapman Stadium.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 12:36 AM | Full story

Recap: Oklahoma State vs. Texas A&M

Dez Bryant scored four touchdowns, and the Oklahoma State defense scored two more, as the 21st-ranked Cowboys defeated the Texas A&M Aggies, 56-28, in Big 12 action at Lewis Stadium.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 12:11 AM | Full story

Recap: Virginia vs. Maryland

Marc Verica threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, as the Virginia Cavaliers blanked the Maryland Terrapins, 31-0, in an ACC clash at Scott Stadium.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 12:11 AM | Full story

Tennessee holds off Northern Illinois 13-9

Nick Stephens threw a 52-yard touchdown pass to Denarius Moore, and Tennessee's new starting quarterback helped the Volunteers slip past Northern Illinois 13-9 on Saturday night.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 12:07 AM | Full story

Recap: Vanderbilt vs. Auburn

Mackenzi Adams threw two touchdowns as 19th- ranked Vanderbilt edged No. 13 Auburn, 14-13, in an SEC showdown at Vanderbilt Stadium.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 12:07 AM | Full story

Liberty defeats Coastal Carolina 43-38

Brock Smith threw three touchdown passes to help lead Liberty to a 43-38 win against Coastal Carolina on Saturday night.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 12:01 AM | Full story

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