UCF files for academic waiver for 7-6 recruit Tacko Fall

The American host mother of Central Florida's 7-foot-6 Senegalese recruit says the school has filed for an academic waiver to allow him to play while the NCAA continues to review his high school records.

Eligibility of 7-foot-6 UCF recruit in doubt as season nears

The eligibility of Central Florida's 7-foot-6 Senegalese recruit remains in doubt less than a week before the school opens its basketball season.

Boy battling leukemia to be special guest at Gator game

We've reported on a Lake County boy, eight-year-old Jay Ryon, and his successful fight against leukemia. Now, he's making big news again, garnering support from around the globe and in our own neck of the woods, including the Florida Gators football team.

Anticipation builds for AAC basketball season, Orlando tournament

The American Athletic Conference took up the entire floor of the Amway Center on Tuesday for its annual basket ball media day.

Half of ACC's 14 teams have records of .500 or worse

The Atlantic Coast Conference is struggling with half of its 14 teams at .500 and below.  

Nick Chubb Injury Update

The University of Georgia has released the following update on UGA running back Nick Chubb. Chubb was injured on the first play from scrimmage against Tennessee on Saturday.

ACC leading rusher Cook day-to-day for No. 12 Florida State

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — As Florida State prepares for its showdown with Miami, the Seminoles' top offensive player in not 100 percent. Running back Dalvin Cook may not be even be fully healthy at game time, but the question right now is how close he'll be on Saturday.

Florida State coach: RB Pender out with collapsed lung

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State running back Mario Pender will miss Saturday's game at Wake Forest due to a collapsed lung suffered at practice last week. Coach Jimbo Fisher said on Monday that Pender remained hospitalized and could be released later in the day.

Florida suspends QB Harris, CB Tabor for Tennessee game

Two Florida players who made pivotal contributions last year in a victory at Tennessee won't be around for the rematch. The Gators suspended quarterback Treon Harris and cornerback Jalen Tabor for their game Saturday against the Volunteers.  

Steve Spurrier makes QB switch ahead of UCF game

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Another week, another new starting quarterback at South Carolina.

UCF dismisses running back William Stanback from team

UCF has dismissed junior running back William Stanback from the team, citing a continuous failure to comply with athletic policy and team rules.

Kizer gets 1st start for No. 8 Irish vs. No. 14 Georgia Tech

DeShone Kizer didn't impress Notre Dame at first. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound sophomore, who bailed the Fighting Irish out with a game-winning 39-yard touchdown pass last week against Virginia, crossed Notre Dame off his recruiting list after throwing for then-offensive coordinator Chuck Martin.

Coach: UCF quarterback Holman out 2-4 weeks with hand injury

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Central Florida knew it would have to endure growing pains this season after graduation took most of the experience on both sides of the football.

East Carolina, Florida playing for 2nd time this year

The rematch might be a mismatch. East Carolina and Florida will play for the second time in a little more than eight months Saturday night, and this one has the potential to be a lopsided affair.

Louisville looks to rebound against Houston in home opener

Preseason questions on whether Reggie Bonnafon, Will Gardner or Kyle Bolin would be Louisville's main quarterback took a surprising turn when Lamar Jackson got most of the snaps in the Cardinals' season opener.

Rutgers holds private meeting amid sports scandal

Rutgers University's Board of Governors met behind closed doors Friday amid the latest scandal to hit the sports program the school has been trying to build up.

Kent State coach vows female kicker will play this season

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Kent State's April Goss is a rarity - a woman on a Division I college football roster.