Georgia Tech tops No. 23 Miami
Associated Press
Georgia Tech's Darrly Richards sings the school fight song with his teammates Thursday after the Yellow Jackets defeated Miami 41-23 in Atlanta.
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BYU tries to end BCS bid by Utah
SALT LAKE CITY, 2:40 p.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
All that stands in the way of second trip to the Bowl Championship Series for No. 8 Utah is No. 16 BYU, the heated rival that would most like to derail the Utes.
The biggest game in the Beehive State is even bigger than usual this time.
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C., 3:30 p.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
No. 25 Tar Heels, Wolfpack meet in instate rivalry: It hasn't taken long for Butch Davis to get into North Carolina's rivalry with North Carolina State.
PULLMAN, Wash., 3:07 p.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
Rotten Apple Cup arrives for Cougars and Huskies: No matter how many lousy seasons have befallen the two major college football programs in the state of Washington, there's one stigma they've managed to avoid for 110 years:
TUCSON, Ariz., 1:58 p.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
Beavers, Wildcats ready to tangle: Let's play Pac-10 word association. Oregon State, Arizona, Rose Bowl.
CINCINNATI, 1:55 p.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
No. 19 Cincinnati can take control of Big East: Tired of playing to less-than-capacity crowds in the Big East's smallest stadium, coach Brian Kelly bluntly challenged the Cincinnati Bearcats' fan base to grow a little bit for the league's biggest game.
1:51 p.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
Hurricanes knocked back to reality by Georgia Tech: The way Miami expected to handle Georgia Tech's triple option offense was by playing what's called “assignment football,” a fancy way of saying each defender must manage a specific responsibility.
FORT WORTH, Texas, 1:47 p.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
TCU coach Patterson not thinking post-Frogs: TCU has had more than two weeks off since being the first team to play its 11th game, a chance for some needed rest and extra time to prepare for a seldom-seen offense.
GAINESVILLE, Fla., 1:34 p.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
No. 3 Florida learn from on-field chemistry lesson: Having coached more than 20 years and having played a few more, Florida's Urban Meyer has experienced just a few teams with good chemistry.
SALT LAKE CITY, 1:06 p.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
Former Utah receiver makes plea deal: Former Utah receiver Marquis Wilson has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor alcohol-related reckless driving in connection to a 2007 case.
SOUTH BEND, Ind., 1:04 p.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
Notre Dame expecting unexpected vs Syracuse: Notre Dame knows from experience it can't count any opponent out. From needing big plays in a fourth-quarter rally to beat San Diego State in their first game to surviving after Navy recovered two onside kicks in the final two minutes last week, not much has come easy for the Fighting Irish (6-4) this season.
COLLEGE PARK, Md., 12:27 p.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
Seminoles seek to ruin fairy-tale ending for Terps: The story of Maryland's football season is so incredibly unimaginable, any attempt to chronicle the wacky up-and-down journey should begin with the words, “Once upon a time...”
NORMAN, Okla., 12:22 p.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
Heisman, BCS on line when Sooners meet Red Raiders: Sam Bradford has all the impressive numbers that go along with a Heisman Trophy campaign: a few dozen touchdown passes, an impeccable quarterback rating and right around two miles worth of passing yards.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., 12:01 p.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
Rose Bowl at stake for JoePa, No. 7 Penn State: For all of his years coaching, even Joe Paterno hasn't been involved in a game like this. No. 7 Penn State will play a veritable Big Ten championship game on Saturday when No. 17 Michigan State visits Happy Valley.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, 11:51 a.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
Wolverines out to salvage sorry season: There's a sign in the Ohio State locker room that says, “Do you remember the score the last time Michigan beat us?”
CHEYENNE, Wyo., 8:17 a.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
UW looks to salvage season in Border War: The stakes may be different for Colorado State and Wyoming heading into their Saturday matchup, but both coaches say the focus on this week's Border War, the 100th in the rivalry, remains as fervent as ever.
MADISON, Wis., 3:24 a.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
Wisconsin's seniors set for FCS Cal Poly: The last time Wisconsin cornerback Allen Langford and linebacker Jonathan Casillas saw a Wing T-style offense, they were both in high school.
NORMAN, Okla., 12:47 a.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
No. 5 Oklahoma's Franks feeling fatherly void: There was a bit of an empty feeling when Dominique Franks got home after making the first interception of his college career at Oklahoma. He felt it again when he picked off another pass and brought it back for his first touchdown.
SEATTLE, 12:02 p.m. Nov. 20 (AP)
Plenty of past relationships in Apple Cup: Cody Bruns used to get grief as a kid growing up in southeastern Washington. Smack in the middle of Cougar country, Bruns would proudly wear his purple Washington gear around his hometown of Prosser.
CHARLESTON, S.C., 12:29 p.m. Nov. 20 (AP)
Gator Bait? Citadel preps for Florida: Citadel quarterback Bart Blanchard can't stroll to class or stand in a lunch line without a fellow cadet head over “Hooo-Rah” heels about the Bulldogs' trip to third-ranked Florida on Saturday.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, 11:46 a.m. Nov. 20 (AP)
Pryor to be tested by school he jilted: Ohio State tight end Rory Nicol didn't think there was anything special about rivalries – until the opening kickoff of his first game against Michigan.
PITTSBURGH, 9:51 a.m. Nov. 20 (AP)
Pitt's McCoy truly a road runner: If Pittsburgh's Top 25 game at Cincinnati is tight in the fourth quarter Saturday night, both teams know what will happen when the Panthers have the ball.
AUSTIN, 12:50 a.m. Nov. 20 (AP)
How long will Muschamp have to wait to lead Texas?: Texas coach Mack Brown insists Will Muschamp's elevation to head-coach-in-waiting doesn't start the tick-tock on the countdown to his retirement.
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich., 8:08 p.m. Nov. 19 (AP)
Ball St. beats Central Michigan, 31-24: Nate Davis threw four touchdown passes, and No. 14 Ball State survived a scare from Central Michigan on Wednesday night in a 31-24 victory that gave the Cardinals a school-record for wins in a season.
11:44 a.m. Nov. 19 (AP)
Is this JoePa's Big Ten finale?: Mark Dantonio was Cincinnati's head coach in 2005 when he first got acquainted with Joe Paterno.
11:04 a.m. Nov. 19 (AP)
Red-hot Rutgers on the rise again: Rutgers coach Greg Schiano hasn't busted out his calculator to figure out if there's any chance – remote as it may be – that the Scarlet Knights can win the Big East.
SEATTLE, 10:55 a.m. Nov. 19 (AP)
UW forms panel to aid in search for football coach: University of Washington president Mark Emmert announced Wednesday the formation of an advisory committee to help in the search for a new head football coach.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., 1:21 a.m. Nov. 19 (AP)
Did Rocky Long deserve more from New Mexico fans?: BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall feels Rocky Long deserved better from New Mexico's fans. One day after Long stepped down after 11 seasons as New Mexico's coach, Mendenhall complained Tuesday about what he perceived as a lack of community support for Long's hard work and success.
NEW YORK, 3:05 p.m. Nov. 18 (AP)
BCS, ESPN reach deal to air games from 2011-14: Bowl Championship Series games are moving to ESPN, the latest high-profile sporting event to migrate from over-the-air television to cable.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, 1:47 p.m. Nov. 18 (AP)
Beanie at his best on big stage: Chris “Beanie” Wells will soon decide whether he wants to return for his senior season at Ohio State or make himself available for the NFL draft.
SALT LAKE CITY, 1:42 p.m. Nov. 18 (AP)
Cougars or Utes: BYU, Utah leaders have to choose: It's a tough choice in a matter that usually has no middle ground. On Saturday when Brigham Young University takes on the University of Utah in the annual rivalry football game, BYU President Cecil O. Samuelson and Utah President Michael Young have to choose between their employers and their alma maters.
NORMAN, Okla., 1:40 p.m. Nov. 18 (AP)
No need to flush Tex. Tech memories for Bradford: Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford doesn't remember much about last year's loss to Texas Tech that knocked the Sooners out of the national title hunt, and he's not just playing coy.
MINNEAPOLIS, 1:09 p.m. Nov. 18 (AP)
Gophers expect Decker back for game against Iowa: Minnesota wide receiver Eric Decker is expected to return to the lineup this week against Iowa.
ANN ARBOR, Mich., 1:06 a.m. Nov. 18 (AP)
Michigan's Rodriguez tells some fans to get a life: Rich Rodriguez loves to win – and he hates to lose as much as anyone. Michigan's coach, though, tries to keep as much perspective as he can.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., 1:00 a.m. Nov. 18 (AP)
New Mexico head coach steps down: Rocky Long essentially fired himself as New Mexico's football coach, saying he wants what's best for his alma mater.
LOGAN, Utah, 1:49 p.m. Nov. 17 (AP)
Utah State fires football coach: Utah State fired football coach Brent Guy on Monday, 11 games into his fourth season. Guy will coach the Aggies' season finale Nov. 29 at home, but that will be the end of his disappointing tenure at Utah State.
NEW YORK, 4:58 p.m. Nov. 16 (AP)
BCS standings unchanged: All the national title contenders took care of business and the BCS standings were unchanged at the top Sunday, with Alabama and Texas Tech holding the first two spots and Florida, Texas and Oklahoma poised to move up.
Nov. 16 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
San Diego Bowl Outlook
TUSCALOOSA, Ala., 1:23 p.m. Nov. 16 (AP)
Hurry up and wait, Alabama, Iron Bowl is next: Now, Alabama waits. The top-ranked Crimson Tide has the perfect record intact, the Southeastern Conference Western Division title in hand and a shot at the national championship within reach.
COLLEGE PARK, Md., 1:09 p.m. Nov. 16 (AP)
Maryland back in AP poll, but faces tough path: Back in the Top 25 after defeating another ranked foe, Maryland has only one complaint: Florida State didn't join them in the poll.
GAINESVILLE, Fla., 12:49 p.m. Nov. 16 (AP)
Fla. Football 101: Fast starts key make difference: Of all the numbers No. 3 Florida has rolled up while winning its last six games, there are two that stand out:
NEW YORK, 11:35 a.m. Nov. 16 (AP)
Warning: 'Canes ranked for first time in 2 years: Miami stormed into the Top 25 on Sunday for the first time in more than two years. Having won five straight games, the Hurricanes entered The Associated Press poll at No. 23.
Nov. 16 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Surging Southwestern senses the urgency, steps it up and wins:Southwestern College did not look anything like a championship football team in the first half of last night's Mountain Conference regular season finale against visiting Golden West.
Nov. 16 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
College football scoreboard:
SEATTLE, 11:37 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Neuheisel has successful return as UCLA wins: Rick Neuheisel grabbed his wife from the stands, his kids flanked to the side, and walked out of Husky Stadium late on Saturday night with a victory and some closure.
SEATTLE, 11:26 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Mixed reaction to Neuheisel's return: The smarmy critter theme began about two hours before the game. “There he is! Neu-weasel!” a 20-something man said as the first UCLA bus, the one carrying Rick Neuheisel, pulled up outside Husky Stadium on Saturday.
BATON ROUGE, La., 10:38 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
LSU comes back from 28 points down to beat Troy: Most of the fans already had left the stadium. Quarterback Jarrett Lee had been booed and benched in the first half. But somehow, LSU found a way to follow one of its most disheartening losses with the biggest comeback in school history.
HOUSTON, 9:59 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Keenum's leads Houston over No. 25 Tulsa: After Houston thwarted two fourth-down attempts and recovered a fumble in the first quarter, the Cougars had to know it was going to be a good night.
BOULDER, Colo., 9:49 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Robinson helps No.11 Cowboys beat Colorado 30-17: Zac Robinson broke the Buffaloes' hearts again. Oklahoma State's junior quarterback led the 11th-ranked Cowboys past Colorado 30-17 Saturday night, four years after spurning a scholarship offer from the Buffs.
EUGENE, Ore., 9:47 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Oregon 55, Arizona 45: Jeremiah Masoli threw for a career-high 298 yards and accounted for five Oregon touchdowns, leading the Ducks to a 55-45 victory against Arizona on Saturday.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 9:32 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
BC clips No. 20 Florida State 27-17: Florida State got beat Saturday night in large part by a little running back it didn't recruit.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala., 9:16 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Arenas' returns help out No. 1 Alabama: Javier Arenas squirted through a gaping hole toward the sideline and there was no catching him from there.
AMES, Iowa, 9:03 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Daniel puts No. 12 Missouri in Big 12 title game: Missouri's biggest focus entering the season was winning the Big 12 North title. The Tigers accomplished that goal on Saturday night and put themselves in position for the next one – the conference crown.
SYRACUSE, N.Y., 8:51 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
UConn downs Syracuse 39-14: Donald Brown delivered the counter for Connecticut, and Jasper Howard and Robert McClain scored the knockout against Syracuse.
CORAL GABLES, Fla., 8:47 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Miami beats Florida Southern 96-60 in opener: The Miami Hurricanes return most of their top scorers from last season, and their newcomers look as if they could have an impact, too.
LEXINGTON, Ky., 8:38 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Vandy beats Kentucky 31-24 to qualify for bowl: D.J. Moore scored touchdowns on his first two career receptions and added two critical interceptions, and Vanderbilt beat Kentucky 31-24 Saturday night to gain bowl eligibility for the first time in 26 years.
STANFORD, 8:29 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
USC gets revenge with 45-23 win over Stanford: After a sluggish first half by Southern California, it looked as if there could be another Stanford stunner.
FRESNO, 6:47 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Fresno State beats New Mexico State, 24-17: Tom Brandstater ran for two touchdowns, including the game winner in the fourth quarter, as Fresno State held off New Mexico State 24-17 on Saturday.
MOSCOW, Idaho, 6:29 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
No. 9 Boise State keeps BCS hopes alive, 45-10: Boise State usually moves the ball through the air, but Jeremy Avery had other plans Saturday against rival Idaho.
MADISON, Wis., 6:18 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Badgers make most of Gophers mistakes in 35-32 win: For once, Wisconsin got to watch somebody else throw away a victory. After blowing their chance at a big-time bowl game with a pair of narrow losses to begin Big Ten play, the Badgers salvaged some pride by becoming bowl-eligible with a 35-32 comeback victory over mistake-prone Minnesota at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday.
GAINESVILLE, Fla., 5:59 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
No. 3 Gators swamp Spurrier, Gamecocks 56-6: The Ol' Ball Coach never experienced anything like this. Not as a player. Not as a coach. Not at Florida. Not at Duke. Not at South Carolina. Not even with the USFL's Tampa Bay Bandits or with the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Francisco 49ers and Washington Redskins.
TEMPE, Ariz., 5:54 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Arizona State defeats Washington State 31-0: Arizona State has snapped a six-game losing streak with back-to-back victories. Now for the bad news.
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo., 5:45 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
No. 16 BYU holds off Air Force 38-24: Austin Collie marched into the locker room at halftime, looked around at his somber teammates and let them have it.
CORVALLIS, Ore., 5:37 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
No. 23 Beavers down California 34-21: While the Oregon State Beavers wouldn't dare mention it, their fans weren't at all afraid. “We Smell Roses!” read a trio of signs lofted by fans at Reser Stadium following No. 23 Oregon's 34-21 victory over California.
COLLEGE PARK, Md., 5:31 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Maryland knocks off No. 17 North Carolina 17-15: Playing on a wet field, facing a tough North Carolina defense and starting 82 yards from the end zone, Maryland desperately needed a score to keep alive its run of success against ranked teams.
AUBURN, Ala., 5:03 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Georgia holds off Auburn for 17-13 win: Georgia coach Mark Richt is getting tired of “dodging bullets” and coming from behind for close wins in the final minutes.
RALEIGH, N.C., 4:21 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Wilson, Wolfpack top Wake Forest 21-17: Russell Wilson passed for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead North Carolina State past Wake Forest 21-17 on Saturday night.
WACO, Texas, 4:21 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Griffin leads Baylor to 41-21 win over Texas A&M: With a couple of long passes and some nifty pitches, Robert Griffin helped lead Baylor to a rare victory over Texas A&M that ensured the turnover-plagued Aggies a losing season.
MANHATTAN, Kan., 4:14 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Nebraska routs Kansas State again, 56-28: Joe Ganz accounted for 365 total yards and four touchdowns and Nebraska manhandled Kansas State for the second straight year, rolling over the Wildcats 56-28 on Saturday.
CORAL GABLES, Fla., 4:11 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Canes now control own destiny in ACC division race: With help from Maryland, Miami now controls its own fate in the quest to win the Atlantic Coast Conference for the first time.
FORT COLLINS, Colo., 4:06 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Johnson reaches 1,000 yards in Rams win: Gartrell Johnson waited nearly five years to have a 1,000-yard season. The Colorado State fifth-year senior wasn't about to hastily enjoy reaching this personal milestone.
LAWRENCE, Kan., 3:03 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
McCoy sets Texas TD record, Longhorns whip Kansas: If the Big 12 South title is ultimately decided on who handed Kansas the most lopsided loss, give Texas Tech the nod. The No. 2 Red Raiders crushed the Jayhawks 63-21 while No. 5 Oklahoma beat them 45-31.
TAMPA, Fla., 2:51 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Rutgers routs South Florida 49-16: Mike Teel threw for 294 yards and two touchdowns to help surging Rutgers rout South Florida 49-16 on Saturday for the Scarlet Knights' fourth consecutive victory.
BALTIMORE, 2:47 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Notre Dame holds on for 27-21 victory over Navy: A passing rain storm seemed to be the only thing putting a damper on Charlie Weis' day. Notre Dame was a couple of minutes away from giving its coach a drama-free and much-needed victory. Then things got strange, and a tense week for college football's most storied program culminated with an uneasy ending against Navy.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky., 1:47 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Middle Tennessee knocks off Western Kentucky: Joe Craddock threw for 212 yards and two touchdowns as Middle Tennessee State defeated Western Kentucky 21-10 on Saturday.
AUBURN, Ala., 1:47 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Georgia holds off Auburn for 17-13 win: Knowshon Moreno rushed for 134 yards and caught a pass for a touchdown as No. 13 Georgia held off upset-minded Auburn for a 17-13 victory.
TAMPA, Fla., 1:41 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Rutgers routs South Florida 49-16: Mike Teel threw for 294 yards and two touchdowns to help surging Rutgers rout South Florida 49-16 on Saturday for the Scarlet Knights' fourth consecutive victory.
NEW YORK, 1:35 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Knowlin sparks Columbia to 17-7 win over Cornell: Austin Knowlin scored on a 76-yard punt return for the second straight game, sparking Columbia to a 17-7 victory over Cornell on Saturday.
BUIES CREEK, N.C., 1:32 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Valparaiso beats Campbell 47-14: Ross Wiemer rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown, and Valparaiso returned an interception and a punt for scores, to help rout Campbell 47-14 on Saturday.
NEW HAVEN, Conn., 1:18 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Yale shuts out Princeton 14-0: Sophomore quarterback Brook Hart connected with Jordan Forney for a pair of touchdown passes and Yale kept its slim Ivy League title hopes alive with a 14-0 win over Princeton on Saturday.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind., 1:17 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Indiana St. loses 25th straight game: Corey Lewis scored three touchdowns and Northern Iowa clinched at least a tie for the Missouri Valley Conference championship with a 28-0 victory over Indiana State on Saturday.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., 1:15 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
JoePa says he may need hip replacement surgery: Penn State coach Joe Paterno may have hip replacement surgery after the regular season. After a 34-7 win Saturday over Indiana, the 81-year-old coach said he would not be on the sidelines for next week's season finale against Michigan State. The No. 7 Nittany Lions can go to the Rose Bowl if they beat the Spartans.
IOWA CITY, Iowa, 1:14 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Greene carries Iowa to 22-17 win over Purdue: Shonn Greene ran for 211 yards and two scores for Iowa, and Purdue's Hail Mary pass with 5 seconds remaining sailed long to preserve the Hawkeyes' 22-17 victory on Saturday.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., 1:00 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Illinois mistakes lift Ohio State, 30-20: Beanie Wells ran for 143 yards and a touchdown and Terrelle Pryor added another 110 yards Saturday in No. 10 Ohio State's 30-20 win over Illinois.
ANN ARBOR, Mich., 12:45 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Michigan loses school-record eighth game: Michigan has lost eight games for the first time in the storied program's 129-year history after Northwestern beat the Wolverines 21-14 on Saturday.
HANOVER, N.H., 12:44 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Brown 45, Dartmouth 16: When it rains it pours and Brown poured it on Dartmouth on Saturday, scoring on its first five drives en route to a 45-16 win that kept both football teams going in opposite directions in the Ivy League.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., 12:33 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
No. 7 Penn State pulls way for win over Indiana: No. 7 Penn State overcame a sluggish start to move a step closer to the Rose Bowl. Derrick Williams ran for one score and caught a touchdown pass, Daryll Clark threw for 240 yards and two scores in an uneven outing, and a stifling defense held Indiana to six first downs in the Nittany Lions' 34-7 victory on a dreary Saturday.
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