American Athletic Conference football
Army-Navy game heading to New England for 1st time

Jun. 15, 2022 04:43 PM EDT
The Army-Navy game will be played in New England for the first time, the service academies announced Wednesday as they revealed the five cities that will host the...

Rutgers moves opener against Temple to Thursday night for TV

May. 24, 2021 11:52 AM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers has moved its football season-opener against Temple to a Thursday night so the game can be seen on prime time television. ...

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2020, file photo, Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) throws a pass against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State still has uncertainty at quarterback, and coach Mel Tucker is in no rush to clarify it. Anthony Russo, a transfer from Temple, joins the mix this offseason, and Thorne is back after playing four games as a redshirt freshman. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
MSU's competition between Russo, Thorne just getting started

By Noah Trister Apr. 24, 2021 02:35 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Connecticut head coach Randy Edsall during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Amherst, Mass. UConn has canceled its 2020-2021 football season, becoming the first FBS program to suspend football because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
UConn gives contract extensions to coaches Hurley, Edsall

Mar. 05, 2021 02:43 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder runs for a touchdown against Memphis during the first half of an NCAA college football game for the American Athletic Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder is known for his dual-threat skills. JT Daniels has used his arm strength to add balance to Georgia's attack.The two quarterbacks also boast impressive football intelligence, and that may be the biggest reason neither has lost a game as a starter this season as they prepare to meet in Friday's Peach Bowl.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 6 Cincinnati an underdog in Peach against No. 11 Georgia

By Charles Odum Dec. 31, 2020 12:53 PM EST

Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach, left, speaks with quarterback Will Rogers (2) in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 22 Tulsa gets 3-win Mississippi St. in Armed Forces Bowl

Dec. 30, 2020 11:51 AM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart pauses during timeout against Florida in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Kirby Smart says rising COVID-19 numbers have him concerned as the No. 11 Bulldogs prepare for Friday's Peach Bowl game against No. 6 Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Georgia's Smart wary of COVID-19 results before Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Dec. 28, 2020 04:00 PM EST

Florida Atlantic cornerback Zyon Gilbert (24) intercepts a pass intended for Memphis' Calvin Austin, III (4) during the Montgomery Bowl NCAA college football game in Montgomery, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
White, Memphis top Florida Atlantic 25-10 in Montgomery Bowl

By John Zenor Dec. 23, 2020 11:43 PM EST

Nevada tight end Cole Turner (19) keeps his eyes on the ball for a pass reception against Tulane during the first half of the Idaho Potato Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Strong, Lee, Taua pace Nevada in Potato Bowl win over Tulane

By Jason Chatraw Dec. 22, 2020 09:11 PM EST

Study: Graduation gap widens between white, Black athletes

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 22, 2020 02:07 PM EST
The graduation gap between white and Black and football players on bowl-bound teams is increasing. The Institute for Diversity and Ethics...

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) throws against Troy during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Coastal Carolina, Cincinnati headline Bowl Day snubs

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 20, 2020 05:59 PM EST

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Houston, Hawaii to meet in New Mexico Bowl in Frisco, Texas

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 02:41 PM EST

Ohio State running back Trey Sermon (8) runs for the end zone to score past Northwestern defensive back Cameron Mitchell (21) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Notre Dame's blowout loss brings A&M into playoff picture

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 19, 2020 08:22 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder hands off the ball to running back Gerrid Doaks, right, during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against East Carolina, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 6 Cincinnati and No. 20 Tulsa meet at last for AAC title

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 17, 2020 11:47 AM EST

Indiana players celebrate in the final seconds of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Madison, Wis.Indiana won 14-6. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
The Latest: Cincinnati increases capacity for AAC title game

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2020 10:04 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Ohio State players celebrate the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, in Indianapolis. The Big Ten athletic directors support removing the conference’s six-game minimum requirement for teams to be eligible to play for the league championship, and a vote is expected Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, to make it official. Removing the minimum would clear the way for No. 3 Ohio State to play in the Big Ten championship game on Dec. 19 against No. 15 Northwestern. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
The Latest: DePaul calls off 2 more men's basketball games

By The Associated Press Dec. 14, 2020 12:45 PM EST

Surrounded by Army cadets, President Donald Trump watches the first half of the 121st Army-Navy Football Game in Michie Stadium at the United States Military Academy, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in West Point, N.Y. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Army beats Navy 15-0 at Michie Stadium

By John Kekis Dec. 12, 2020 06:36 PM EST

Colorado running back Jarek Broussard (23) runs for a first down against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
College Football Picks: Conference title game spots on line

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 09, 2020 04:06 PM EST

Washington players run out of a tunnel through a cloud of purple smoke in front of empty seats at Husky Stadium before an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Seattle. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no fans were in attendance at the game. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
The Latest: SEC championship game to have crowd of 16,500

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2020 08:33 AM EST

Official: Trump to attend the Army-Navy game at West Point

By Brian Witte Dec. 07, 2020 06:18 PM EST
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend this weekend's Army-Navy football game in New York, the U.S. Naval Academy's athletic...