USA Today - College Sports

Date Posted Article 1 hour ago NCAA distractions for Georgia, South Carolina Call it the NCAA Distraction Bowl. 1 hour ago Northwestern looks to improve against Illinois St. Expectations are high. The marketing campaign is in stride. Now, it's time for Northwestern to find its footing. 1 hour ago Wyoming player killed in crash inspired with smile Some folks beam from ear to ear. 1 hour ago No. 19 LSU heads to Vanderbilt for SEC opener Vanderbilt has been waiting a year for another chance at LSU. 1 hour ago WSU Cougars welcome Montana State in home opener The Washington State football team needs a win in Saturday's home opener against Montana State to forget the pain of the season-opening 65-17 ... 1 hour ago Rodriguez, Kelly share a mission and perspective For years, Brian Kelly had a unique perspective on Michigan football. He was a college coach on a smaller stage, building programs at Grand Valley ... 1 hour ago 8 years later, 'Canes, Buckeyes meet again A lot has happened in the eight years since Miami and Ohio State met under a panoramic desert sky in an unforgettable national championship ... 1 hour ago Wildcats seeking offensive balance Next to a victory, what Kansas State coach Bill Snyder would most like to see on Saturday night is a little more balance to the Kansas State ... 1 hour ago Russia's Lebedev wins gold to earn 1st major title Victor Lebedev of Russia has captured his first major title, winning gold in the men's 121-pound freestyle title at the world wrestling cham ... 1 hour ago Oklahoma State wary of another Week 2 letdown Oklahoma State heads into Saturday night's game against Troy trying to avoid having a letdown in Week 2 for the second straight season. 1 hour ago NCAA notifies Vols basketball of investigation Tennessee has received official notice from the NCAA of an investigation into possible recruiting violations by the men's basketball program ... 1 hour ago No. 10 Sooners get early test in No. 17 Seminoles First-year coach Jimbo Fisher believes this Saturday's game at No. 10 Oklahoma will be a "measuring stick" for Florida State. 1 hour ago Coach at No. 4 TCU on upset alert vs Tenn Tech TCU coach Gary Patterson may need to find some hate for a team that stirs up feelings of nostalgia for him. 1 hour ago Orange hope Washington's Locker is less like 2007 For all the losses that have mounted during Jake Locker's career, his only meeting with Syracuse happened to be one of the handful of times where ... 1 hour ago Lebedev wins gold for Russia at wrestling worlds Victor Lebedev of Russia captured his first major title Friday, winning gold in the men's freestyle 55-kilogram class at the world wrestling ... 4 hours ago Sun Devils face 2nd straight FCS school The date sticks out on the schedule: Sept. 18 at Wisconsin, the day Arizona State should find out if its speed-you-up offense truly does work ... 4 hours ago Colorado gets early start on new conference When Colorado and California set up a home-and-home series a few years ago it seemed like a typical early season matchup between teams from power ... 4 hours ago No. 7 Oregon, Tennessee meet for 1st big test Justin Wilcox had to stop and rewind the tape on Oregon running back LaMichael James a few times to make sure it was playing at regular spee ... 4 hours ago Reeling Jayhawks brace for Yellow Jackets When Kansas hosts No. 15 Georgia Tech on Saturday, it will end one of the most tumultous eight days the Jayhawks can remember. 4 hours ago Birth defect doesn't slow Indiana St kicker Brett Sheldon notices the uncomfortable glances and awkward stares from those who don't know him. He knows that no matter what he does, some ... 4 hours ago Texas Tech no easy bounceback date for Lobos New Mexico gave up a whopping 72 points in last week's opener at Oregon. Next up for an overtaxed defense is Texas Tech's prolific quarterback, ... 4 hours ago Florida Atlantic 'hosts' Michigan State in Detroit Florida Atlantic was looking forward to hosting Michigan State at its new, on-campus stadium this season. 4 hours ago Connecticut follows Michigan with Texas Southern Connecticut is preparing for it first home football game of the season, hoping to bounce back from last week's loss at Michigan. 7 hours ago Illini need win, face potential challenge from SIU A lot of coaches in Dale Lennon's shoes wouldn't want to talk about it, wouldn't even want to think about it. 7 hours ago Florida Atlantic 'hosts' Michigan State in Detroit Florida Atlantic coach Howard Schnellenberger says it's going to take a superhuman game for his team to have a chance to beat Michigan State ... 7 hours ago South Dakota preps for 'Super Bowl' at Minnesota Minnesota's decision to play neighbor-state schools during their transition to Division I in recent seasons has been a big boost for the visibility ... 7 hours ago No. 6 Huskers' Martinez to measure self vs. Idaho After passing his trial run as Nebraska's starter, Taylor Martinez can strengthen his grip on the quarterback's job with another strong outing ... 7 hours ago Wisconsin riding 14-game home opener win streak Wisconsin wants to shoot down the No. 1 comparison that's sure to be made Saturday when the 11th-ranked Badgers take on San Jose State: How would ... 7 hours ago Penn State-Alabama might lack only Heisman winner Alabama-Penn State supplies iconic coaches and two storied programs. 7 hours ago BYU, Air Force meet for final time as MWC members BYU's reign in its rivalry with Air Force will be interrupted one way or another Saturday.