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Questions would be answered with a conference challenge

Mark Schlabach — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:25:51 PDT

What if the NCAA expanded its conference challenges in basketball to the football field? Who comes out on top?

Virginia Tech Hokies, Big Ten schools rate as hardest, easiest nonconference schedules

Mark Schlabach — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:58:59 PDT

Which teams are taking the nonconference hard road this season? Which ones have a soft landing? Mark Schlabach examines the schedules.

Florida State argues giving up wins over cheating scandal is unfair

Associated Press — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 11:34:08 PDT

Florida State is arguing it's unfair to make football coach Bobby Bowden and others they say played no role in an academic cheating scandal give up wins.

Northern Iowa OL Austin Steichen arrested in assault case

Associated Press — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:48:44 PDT

Northern Iowa offensive lineman Austin Steichen and two other men have been arrested in connection with an alleged assault.

Alabama State Hornets' NCAA probation for football team reduced to three years

Associated Press — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:00:10 PDT

The NCAA has reduced the probation period for Alabama State University's football program from five to three years.

Eugene Smith, West Virginia Mountaineer QB, out with broken foot

Brian Bennett — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:40:18 PDT

West Virginia freshman quarterback Eugene Smith has broken a bone in his left foot and is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks, team officials said.

Senate to hold hearing on Bowl Championship Series

Associated Press — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:35:32 PDT

The Senate plans to hold a hearing next week looking into antitrust issues surrounding college football's Bowl Championship Series.

Texas Longhorns linebacker Sergio Kindle ran car into apartment, left scene, lawyer says

ESPN.com news services — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:05:23 PDT

Texas linebacker Sergio Kindle ran his car into an Austin, Texas, apartment and left the scene of the accident last week, his attorney said.

NC State Wolfpack's Nate Irving recovering from surgery after car crash

Associated Press — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:32:37 PDT

North Carolina State linebacker Nate Irving is recovering from surgery after being hurt in a car crash.

Arkansas Razorbacks dismiss Khiry Battle after DUI arrest

Associated Press — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:45:15 PDT

Arkansas linebacker Khiry Battle has been dismissed from the team after a weekend arrest on a charge of driving under the influence.

Lawsuit settled in death of Rice Owls football player Dale Lloyd II

Associated Press — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:48:51 PDT

The family of a former Rice University football player who died during a workout has settled its lawsuit with the school and the NCAA.

NCAA president Myles Brand appears at awards ceremony

Associated Press — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:41:46 PDT

Ailing NCAA president Myles Brand made a rare public appearance to accept an award for his work on behalf of young athletes.

Former Oregon Ducks QB Justin Roper to play for Montana Grizzlies next season

ESPN.com news services — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:58:00 PDT

Former Oregon quarterback Justin Roper says he will play for Montana next season.

Connecticut Huskies lose DE Marcus Campbell for upcoming season

Brian Bennett — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:41:04 PDT

Connecticut defensive end Marcus Campbell, a projected starter, will not play for the Huskies this season, the school announced Saturday.

Alabama Crimson Tide will appeal NCAA over 21 vacated wins

Associated Press — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:03:50 PDT

The University of Alabama has taken the first step toward appealing a ruling by the NCAA that forced the Crimson Tide football program to vacate 21 wins.

Bowl Championship Series rejects Mountain West's playoff proposal

ESPN.com news services — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:20:51 PDT

BCS presidents rejected the Mountain West's proposal for a playoff system.

Florida State suspends linebacker Maurice Harris following arrest, charges

Heather Dinich — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:59:41 PDT

Florida State backup linebacker Maurice Harris was arrested and charged with two felonies, according to an employee at the Leon County Jail.

ESPN.com has launched many new college football widgets that offer scores, stats, and news

ESPN.com — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 14:47:31 PDT

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