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By The Associated Press an hour ago
Sept. 21 1940 — For the first time in the history of photo finishes a triple dead heat for first place is recorded, at Willow’s Park,...

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuentes stands on the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Blacksburg Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)
Middle Tennessee at Virginia Tech 9/11/2021

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West Virginia coach Neal Brown, left, speaks with quarterback Garrett Greene (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Long Island in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept., 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
No. 15 Virginia Tech, WVU battle for Black Diamond Trophy

By John Raby an hour ago

McNeese State quarterback Cody Orgeron (8) is sacked by LSU safety Cameron Lewis (31) and defensive end Andre Anthony (3) during an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Cody Orgeron was sacked eight times in the game. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
McNeese State at LSU 9/11/2021

Sep. 12, 2021 12:04 AM EDT

Tulane linebacker Nick Anderson (1) celebrates after his team recovered an onside kick late in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Oklahoma at Tulane 9/4/2021

Sep. 10, 2021 05:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2020, file photo, Coastal Carolina running back CJ Marable (1) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Grayson McCall (10) during an NCAA football game against Louisiana-Lafayette in Lafayette, La. Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell sees a new challenge for his surprising Chanticleers this fall: staying as hungry at chasing success as they were during their landmark 2020 season. Coastal Carolina is ranked No. 22 in the preseason this year, are not alone in the AP Top 25 with Louisiana-Lafayette right behind them at No. 23. It's the first time the league has had a pair of teams in the preseason rankings. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
Coastal Carolina at Louisiana-Lafayette 10/14/2020

Sep. 10, 2021 05:24 PM EDT

Tulane linebacker Nick Anderson (1) celebrates after his team recovered an onside kick late in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
AAC moves into rebuild-mode as Sun Belt sees opportunity

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 10, 2021 05:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo, a Big 12 Conference logo is displayed on a barrier at Amon G. Carter Stadium before Duquesne played TCU in an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas. The Big 12 has extended membership invitations to BYU, UCF, Cincinnati and Houston to join the Power Five league. That comes in advance of the league losing Oklahoma and Texas to the Southeastern Conference. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Duquesne at TCU 9/4/2021

Sep. 10, 2021 11:56 AM EDT

Arizona running back Michael Wiley (6) runs with the ball under pressure from BYU during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
A glance at new Big 12 schools BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Houston

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2021 11:54 AM EDT

In this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, center, joins players in singing "The Eyes of Texas" after an NCAA college football against Louisiana-Lafayette, in Austin, Texas. The Texas chapter of the NAACP and a group of UT students have filed a federal civil rights complaint against the University of Texas for its continued use of “The Eyes of Texas” school song, tune with racist elements in its past. The complaint filed Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, with the U.S. Department of Education alleges that Black students and faculty are being subjected to violations of the Civil Rights Act and a hostile campus environment. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Louisiana-Lafayette at Texas 9/4/2021

Sep. 08, 2021 06:18 PM EDT

In this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, center, joins players in singing "The Eyes of Texas" after an NCAA college football against Louisiana-Lafayette, in Austin, Texas. The Texas chapter of the NAACP and a group of UT students have filed a federal civil rights complaint against the University of Texas for its continued use of “The Eyes of Texas” school song, tune with racist elements in its past. The complaint filed Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, with the U.S. Department of Education alleges that Black students and faculty are being subjected to violations of the Civil Rights Act and a hostile campus environment. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas NAACP files federal complaint over "The Eyes of Texas"

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 08, 2021 06:15 PM EDT

Houston running back Mulbah Car (34) runs the ball against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Texas Tech at Houston 9/4/2021

Sep. 07, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

Central Florida running back Isaiah Bowser (5) looks for a way past Boise State safety Tyreque Jones (21) and linebacker Riley Whimpey (44) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Boise State at UCF 9/2/2021

Sep. 07, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

Cincinnati defensive lineman Jabari Taylor (90) reacts after sacking Miami (Ohio) quarterback AJ Mayer during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Miami (OH) at Cincinnati 9/4/2021

Sep. 07, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

BYU quarterback Jaren Hall looks to hand off the ball against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Big 12 quickly working to expand before Texas, OU departures

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 07, 2021 06:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Harvard players, students and fans celebrate the team's win over Yale in an NCAA college football game at Fenway Park in Boston. The Ivy League was the first Division I conference to suspend fall sports in 2020 because of the COVID-19 virus outbreak. All eight Ivies are requiring that their football teams be vaccinated for COVID-19 — just like the rest of the students on campus. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Yale at Harvard 11/17/2018

Aug. 30, 2021 02:50 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, Yale students rush the field after Yale defeated Harvard in an NCAA college football game in New Haven, Conn. As they return, players will face new protocols to combat the spread of the delta variant. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
Harvard at Yale 11/18/2017

Aug. 30, 2021 02:50 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Harvard players, students and fans celebrate the team's win over Yale in an NCAA college football game at Fenway Park in Boston. The Ivy League was the first Division I conference to suspend fall sports in 2020 because of the COVID-19 virus outbreak. All eight Ivies are requiring that their football teams be vaccinated for COVID-19 — just like the rest of the students on campus. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Ivy League sports return as way they went out: cautiously

By Jimmy Golen Aug. 30, 2021 02:38 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2019, file photo, the ACC Championship logo is displayed on the field before an NCAA college football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. The Atlantic Coast Conference announced an updated COVID-19 rescheduling policy on Thursday that means teams unable to play scheduled games because of pandemic-related protocols on its roster will be forced to forfeit. The policy will affect teams in football, field hockey, men’s and women’s soccer and volleyball. (Ken Ruinard/The Independent-Mail via AP, File)
ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12 ally to 'protect the collegiate model'

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 24, 2021 05:35 PM EDT

Va Tech extends AD Babcock's contract through June 2029

Aug. 09, 2021 02:57 PM EDT
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia Tech has extended the contract of athletic director Whit Babcock for five years, keeping him with the school through June 2029....