The Mid-American Conference is choosing to cancel all fall sports amid the threat of COVID-19, according to a report from Stadium’s Brett McMurphy.The move would make it the first FBS conference to c… MORE
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Big Ten puts brakes on padded, full-contact practices
Big Ten football teams will not advance to padded, full-contact practices “until further notice” due to ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, the league announced Saturday.Teams may continue… MORE
Pitt DT Twyman opts out to focus on NFL draft
Pittsburgh standout defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman said Saturday is he is opting out of the college season to focus on the 2021 NFL Draft.Twyman had 41 tackles and 10.5 sacks in 2019 while earning fi… MORE
FCS will not conduct fall playoffs
The Football Championship Subdivision will not conduct its annual playoffs this fall with participating schools in the upcoming regular season falling under a 50 percent threshold, multiple outlets re… MORE
Conference USA approves 8-game league slate
Conference USA approved an eight-game conference schedule and will allow members to play up to four nonconference games, the league’s board of directors announced Friday.The first conference games ar… MORE
Report: Syracuse players refuse to practice
Players at Syracuse have sat out the first two practices of fall camp, citing concerns over COVID-19 safety protocols at opposing athletic programs, according to a report from Syracuse.com.Players re… MORE
Trio of DBs opt out at North Carolina
Three North Carolina defensive backs will sit out the 2020 football season amid concerns about the spread of the coronavirus.The school confirmed Friday to The News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C., that… MORE
QB Jackson one of six Maryland players to opt out
Maryland quarterback Josh Jackson is one of six players who are opting out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns, coach Mike Locksley told reporters on Friday.Also opting out are sophomore offe… MORE
SEC outlines COVID-19 protocols for season
The Southeastern Conference announced its protocols for managing COVID-19 during the upcoming college football season in a statement on Friday.”Our Medical Task Force is producing an effective strate… MORE
Navy lines up BYU as season opener to replace Notre Dame
Navy on Thursday reacted to the loss of Notre Dame on the 2020 schedule by lining up BYU for its season-opening game on Sept. 7.The Monday night game will be played at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stad… MORE
