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Treshaun Ward leads Boston College in 28-13 victory over No. 10 Florida State
Read full article: Treshaun Ward leads Boston College in 28-13 victory over No. 10 Florida StateTreshaun Ward totaled 138 offensive yards, including a 13-yard touchdown reception, against his former team as Boston College stunned No. 10 Florida State 28-13.
Coaching carousel adds intrigue to college football recruiting's February signing period
Read full article: Coaching carousel adds intrigue to college football recruiting's February signing periodCollege football’s busy recruiting calendar created a particularly hectic first few weeks on the job for all the head coaches who switched schools over the last month.
ACC looking for ways to boost revenue, shrink financial gap
Read full article: ACC looking for ways to boost revenue, shrink financial gapAtlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips says the league is looking for ways to boost its revenue and shrink a rising financial gap with leagues like the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference.
COVID outbreaks at UVa, BC scuttle Fenway, Military bowls
Read full article: COVID outbreaks at UVa, BC scuttle Fenway, Military bowlsThe Fenway Bowl and Military Bowl have been canceled due to the pandemic as coronavirus outbreaks at Virginia and Boston College forced them to call off their postseason plans.
BC opts out of bowl game to spend Christmas at home
Read full article: BC opts out of bowl game to spend Christmas at homeBoston College head coach Jeff Hafley reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Boston. “I’m very, very, very proud of them and the sacrifices they’ve made.”Meanwhile, three more major college football games scheduled for Saturday were canceled, including two with ranked Big 12 teams. That Northwest rival game will determine the Pac-12 North champion and a spot in the conference title game, if it is played. South Carolina has called off its men’s basketball game at George Washington on Monday because of a positive COVID-19 test. Georgia canceled its women’s basketball game against Radford because of a positive COVID-19 test within the Highlanders’ program.
The Latest: Duke won't play more nonconference games
Read full article: The Latest: Duke won't play more nonconference games(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Duke won’t play any more nonconference men’s basketball games in the regular season. The club says the decision came in collaboration with New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell because current data suggests a recent surge in local positive tests. Preseason games across the NBA begin Friday and the regular season is scheduled to begin with two games on Dec. 22. ___South Carolina has called off its men’s basketball game at George Washington on Monday because of a positive COVID-19 test. ___Georgia has canceled its women’s basketball game against Radford because of a positive COVID-19 test within the Highlanders’ program.
Kelly earns 100th win, No. 2 Notre Dame rolls past BC 45-31
Read full article: Kelly earns 100th win, No. 2 Notre Dame rolls past BC 45-31(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)BOSTON – Notre Dame has a history of following big wins with letdowns against rival Boston College. I’m fortunate to be at Notre Dame that long. 1 Clemson, Notre Dame (8-0, 7-0 ACC) racked up a season-high 561 total yards against BC. The last time Notre Dame beat a top-ranked team was 1993, and then following week the Fighting Irish were upset by BC on a last-second field goal. It was recovered by Notre Dame defensive end Daelin Hayes on the Eagles 49 with 2:05 left in the quarter.
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Huskers get tough draw; UCF rising star
Read full article: AP Top 25 Takeaways: Huskers get tough draw; UCF rising starMost notable on the Big Ten's schedule was how Nebraska will start the season: at Ohio State and home for Wisconsin. Nebraska had both Ohio State and Penn State on its original nine-game, pre-pandemic conference schedule, along with Rutgers. Ohio State definitely caught a break with the new schedule. It might not have been the plan to cut Ohio State, the league's clear favorite and defending champ, some slack. When the SEC redid its schedule to make it 10 conference games, the league ended up feeding its weaker teams to its powerhouses.