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1. Roundup: Pittsburgh Falls to Utah; Rutgers Romps in Opener
No. 15 Pittsburgh fell to Utah in overtime, and Rutgers routed Norfolk State.
2. New Trophy for Colleges: Capital One Cup
A team of former N.C.A.A. athletes unveiled the Capital One Cup, which will be awarded to the top men’s and women’s Division I programs based on cumulative on-field performance across multiple sports.
3. New Divisions, Same Date For Ohio State and Michigan
The teams will still play each other in the last conference game of the season and could conceivably play again in the league title game that starts next year.
4. North Carolina Suspends Defensive Tackle Indefinitely
North Carolina Coach Butch Davis suspended defensive tackle Marvin Austin indefinitely for violating unspecified team rules.
5. Alabama’s Ingram Out of Opener With Injury
Alabama’s star tailback injured his left knee late in practice Monday, and Coach Nick Saban said he would return in a “relatively short time.”
6. B.Y.U. Is Leaving Mountain West
Brigham Young is leaving the Mountain West Conference and will play as an independent in football while joining the West Coast Conference in all other sports starting in the 2011-12 school year.
7. Receiver Sues Over Injury
Houston wide receiver Patrick Edwards, who broke his leg when he ran into a metal service cart in an October 2008 game at Marshall, accused the university in a lawsuit of maintaining an unsafe playing field.
8. Long Road to Respect for Boise State and T.C.U.
It took some unbeaten seasons for Boise State and T.C.U. to earn the respect of college football’s voters.
9. Stanford’s Luck Is a Star in the Crowd
Andrew Luck, Stanford’s quarterback, is hoping to continue the resurgence of a program that is succeeding without gimmicks.
10. Back at Florida, Meyer Has a New Perspective
After temporarily walking away from college football, Florida Coach Urban Meyer enters a new season in Gainesville, where the prevailing theme is change.
11. Quarterback Denied N.C.A.A. Waiver
The N.C.A.A. has denied Mississippi quarterback Jeremiah Masoli’s request for a waiver that would allow him to play immediately, meaning that Masoli, a former Oregon standout, will not be eligible until 2011.
12. Missouri Back Charged With Assault
The suspended Missouri running back Derrick Washington was charged with sexually assaulting a former tutor in her apartment over the summer.
13. New Business Model: College Games in Pro Stadiums
The Sept. 6 showdown between Boise State and Virginia Tech at FedEx Field is among a number of neutral-site games this season.
14. Not a Household Name, Not Even in Nevada
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick hopes he can lead Nevada past Boise State and to respectability in the two colleges final season in the Western Athletic Conference.
15. From Understudy in Hollywood to Star at Richmond
Last year, Aaron Corp was expected to be U.S.C.’s starting quarterback, but he transferred to Richmond and now may be the most recognizable name in the F.C.S.
16. At Yale, a Coach Not Afraid to Gamble
Yale’s Tom Williams is not making any apologies for his decision to try a fake punt late in last year’s 14-10 loss to Harvard.
17. Harvard Is Favored; Penn Likes Its Odds
The Pennsylvania football team was undefeated last season in the Ivy League, yet for the fourth time in five years, Harvard finds itself atop the preseason news media poll.
18. Georgia Tailback Charged With Leaving Accident
Another Georgia football player has gotten into trouble, and this time it’s one of the team’s top running backs.
19. Five and Five: No. 4, Oklahoma
After dealing with a numbers of injuries last season, the Sooners are back and healthy.
20. Five and Five: No. 5, Nebraska
Bo Pelini has turned things around at Nebraska.
21. Five and Five: No. 6, Texas Christian
Quarterback Andy Dalton leads a team that returns 16 starters.
22. Five and Five: No. 7, Virginia tech
Virginia Tech, with a reputation built on defense and special teams, will rely on its offense this season.
23. Pregame Huddle: Opening Kickoff
Will Boise State and T.C.U. finally get a chance at the national title and where do the traditional powers stand heading into the new season?
24. Sports of The Times: To Enjoy College Football, Don’t Think Too Much
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1. Home field continues to be Utah's advantage
Looking for the first upset of the season? Look no further. Jordan Wynn throws for three TDs as Utah stuns 15th-ranked Pittsburgh 27-24 in OT. The Utes' home-field advantage comes through once again, Michael Black says.

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3. Harris throws three TDs as No. 13 UM rolls
Jacory 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 beating overmatched Florida A&M 45-0 to open the season Thursday night.

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4. Tar Heels missing 12 players as they travel to LSU
Twelve players from North Carolina won't play in the 18th-ranked Tar Heels' opener against No. 21 LSU in Atlanta on Saturday amid an ongoing NCAA investigation.

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5. Harris throws three TDs as No. 13 UM rolls
Jacory 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 beating overmatched Florida A&M 45-0 to open the season Thursday night.

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6. Barkley throws 5 TDs as USC outlasts Hawaii
Matt Barkley and Ronald Johnson connected on three touchdowns to make Lane Kiffin a winner in his first game as Southern California coach. No. 14 USC beat Hawaii 49-36 on Thursday night to start the post-Pete Carroll era.

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7. 'Bama's Dareus out for accepting benefits
The NCAA has declared Alabama defensive end Marcell Dareus ineligible for two games for accepting improper benefits.

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8. UNC receiver Little won't travel for LSU game
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.

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9. Iowa gives coach Ferentz extension through 2020
Iowa says it is extending coach Kirk Ferentz's contract through 2020.

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10. Wake Forest has its highest-scoring opener since '41
Ted Stachitas had 160 total yards in his first college start and Wake Forest had six rushing touchdowns in a 53-13 rout of Presbyterian in the season opener for both teams Thursday night.

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11. Georgia State rolls to rout in program's opener
Parris Lee scored the first touchdown in Georgia State history, Drew Little threw a pair of scoring passes and the Panthers won their inaugural game Thursday night, beating Shorter 41-7 before a surprisingly large crowd of 30,237 at the Georgia Dome.

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12. WVU: Nike to alter uniform ad that upset activists
West Virginia University says Nike will modify the graphic in a promotional ad for a new football uniform that depicts a mountaintop removal mine.

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13. Nebraska LB Compton injures foot, likely out Sat.
Nebraska linebacker Will Compton will likely miss Saturday's opener against Western Kentucky with a foot injury.

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15. Big Ten splits Michigan, OSU in separate divisions
The expanded Big Ten will place Ohio State and Michigan into different divisions.

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1. Phillips' overtime field goal gives Utah win over Pitt
In its final season before joining the Pac-10, Utah opened with a BCS victory. The Utes won their 18th straight home game by edging No. 15 Pitt 27-24 on a Joe Phillips field goal in OT.
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3. No. 14 USC outlasts Hawaii 49-36 in Kiffin's debut
4. Pryor throws 3 TDs in OSU rout
5. UNC down 12 for LSU game amid NCAA probe
Twelve players from North Carolina won't play in the 18th-ranked Tar Heels' opener against No. 21 LSU in Atlanta on Saturday amid an ongoing NCAA investigation.
6. Iowa's Ferentz to be highest-paid Big Ten coach
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- Kirk Ferentz has said for years that he doesn't plan on leaving Iowa anytime soon, turning down overtures to the NFL seemingly every offseason.
7. Source: UNC's top wideout to miss LSU game
NEW YORK (AP) -- 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.
8. Andy Staples: Utah proves its Pac-12 worthiness
Utah is on its way to the Pac-12, and it looks ready. The Utes edged Big East favorite Pitt 27-24 in OT thanks to two players Andy Staples says prove Utah is a BCS-worthy program.
9. NCAA suspends 'Bama's Dareus for two games
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.(AP) -- 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.
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1. 12 Tar Heels to miss opener amid probe (AP)
Twelve players from North Carolina won't play in the 18th-ranked Tar Heels' opener against No. 21 LSU in Atlanta on Saturday amid an ongoing NCAA investigation. The school said Friday that six players -- defensive ends Robert Quinn and Michael McAdoo, cornerbacks Kendric Burney and Charles Brown, receiver Greg Little and suspended defensive tackle Marvin Austin -- were declared ineligible...
2. Kiffin wins USC debut as Barkley stars (AP)
Southern California was all smiles, except for coach Lane Kiffin. Matt Barkley and Ronald Johnson had record nights, connecting on three touchdowns to make Kiffin a winner in his Trojans' coaching debut. No. 14 USC beat Hawaii 49-36 on Thursday night to start the post-Pete Carroll era. Barkley had 257 yards passing and tied a school record with five TD passes while Johnson matched a USC mark with...
3. Utah topples No. 15 Pitt 27-24 in OT (AP)
Utah was wavering between stifling defense and play sloppy enough to blow an 11-point lead before Brian Blechen saved the Utes. The freshman safety intercepted a pass on the first play of overtime, setting up Joe Phillips for a 21-yard field goal that gave the Utes a 27-24 victory against No. 15 Pittsburgh on Thursday night.
4. Ohio State rolls, shifts focus to Miami (AP)
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.
5. Iowa extends Ferentz's deal through 2020 (AP)
Kirk Ferentz has said for years that he doesn't plan on leaving Iowa anytime soon, turning down overtures to the NFL seemingly every 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.
6. Alabama DE Dareus ineligible for 2 games (AP)
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.
7. Harris sharp as No. 13 Miami wins 45-0 (AP)
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...
8. Spurrier wins 18th straight opener (AP)
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...
9. Bennett, Hoese lift Minnesota past MTSU (AP)
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.
10. Big Ten splits up Michigan, Ohio State (AP)
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...

 

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1. Players, coaches with the most to gain or lose in Week 1
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.
2. Navy Midshipmen quarterback Ricky Dobbs has leadership aura
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.
3. Twelve North Carolina Tar Heels players won't play vs. LSU Tigers in opener
Twelve players from North Carolina won't play in the 18th-ranked Tar Heels' opener against No. 21 LSU in Atlanta on Saturday amid an ongoing NCAA investigation.
4. Utah field goal in overtime upends No. 15 Pitt
Utah freshman Brian Blechen intercepted a pass on the first play of overtime, setting Joe Phillips for a 21-yard field goal that gave the Utes a 27-24 victory against No. 15 Pittsburgh on Thursday night.
5. Pryor, Buckeyes make short work of Marshall
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.
6. USC offense ties records to win in Kiffin's debut
Matt Barkley and Ronald Johnson connected on three touchdowns to make Lane Kiffin a winner in his first game as Southern California coach.
7. Harris' 3 TD tosses lead Miami past Florida A&amp;M
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&amp;M 45-0 Thursday night in the season-opener for both teams.
8. Bill Curry's return to coaching yields Georgia State win
Parris Lee scored the first touchdown in Georgia State history, Drew Little threw a pair of scoring passes and the Panthers won their inaugural game Thursday night, beating Shorter 41-7 before a surprisingly large crowd of 30,237 at the Georgia Dome.
9. Garcia, Lattimore help Gamecocks win opener
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.
10. Tide's Marcell Dareus ruled ineligible for 2 games
The NCAA has declared Alabama defensive end Marcell Dareus ineligible for two games for accepting improper benefits.
11. Iowa gives coach Kirk Ferentz extension through 2020
Iowa announced Thursday it will extend coach Kirk Ferentz's contract through the 2020 season.
12. Texas without freshman linebacker Tevin Jackson, who is ineligible
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.
13. Notre Dame Fighting Irish kicker David Ruffer beats Nick Tausch for No. 1 job vs. Purdue Boilermakers
David Ruffer will be Notre Dame's No. 1 kicker for the home opener against Purdue on Saturday after beating out sophomore Nick Tausch.
14. Nebraska linebacker Will Compton oout with foot injury
Nebraska middle linebacker Will Compton suffered a foot injury on Thursday and will be out "for some time," coach Bo Pelini said.
15. Defensive tackle Brandon Willis to play at UCLA
Brandon Willis, the nation's No. 10 ranked defensive tackle recruit in the Class of 2011, has enrolled at UCLA, sources tell ESPN.com.
16. Bob Stoops: Forgive athletes who expose agents
Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops suggests giving amnesty to college athletes who expose shady agents.
17. Charge dropped against Oklahoma State safety Victor Johnson
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.

 

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