Mid-American Conference football
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By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 18 1924 — Harold “Red” Grange accounts for six touchdowns in Illinois’ 39-14 win over Michigan. Grange returns the opening kickoff 95 yards for a...

FILE - This Nov. 30, 2018 file photo shows Buffalo head coach Lance Leipold during the second half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Detroit. Kansas has hired Leipold as its next football coach, Friday, April 30, 2021. The Jayhawks are turning over one of college football’s worst programs to a longtime Division III coach with Midwestern roots. Leipold signed a six-year contract and takes over for Les Miles. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Kansas hires Buffalo's Lance Leipold as football coach

By Dave Skretta Apr. 30, 2021 10:32 AM EDT

Ball State running back Tye Evans (30) scores a touchdown against San Jose State in the first half of the Arizona Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Ball State beats No. 19 San Jose State 34-13 in Arizona Bowl

Dec. 31, 2020 06:54 PM EST

Iowa defensive back Dane Belton (4) celebrates with teammate Tyler Goodson (15) at the end of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
The Latest: Iowa football on hold but still preps for bowl

Dec. 21, 2020 11:43 AM EST

San Jose State defensive lineman Cade Hall (92) sacks Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West championship, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Conference champion Spartans, Cardinals meet in Arizona Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 04:25 PM EST

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) runs the ball against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
College Football Picks: What happens if upset bug bites?

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2020 03:46 PM EST

FILE - Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Ames, Iowa, in this Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, file photo. The Cyclones, who at No. 8 have their highest ranking ever in The Associated Press poll, play No. 12 Oklahoma on Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Humble start leads to Campbell's historic season at Iowa St

By Eric Olson Dec. 15, 2020 06:33 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Week 15: Buffs need win, USC loss to reach Pac-12 title game

By Eric Olson Dec. 11, 2020 01:43 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers running back Branden Oliver runs with the ball during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Carson, Calif. Oliver hasn't ruled out attempting a career comeback three years after various injuries derailed his NFL career. "I haven't fully retired yet. So I'm still waiting on the call," said Oliver, who spent four seasons with the San Diego-then-Los Angeles Chargers after completing his college career in Buffalo where he set the school record with 4,049 yards rushing. "And just watching him (Jaret Patterson) play has been motivating." (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill. File)
No. 24 Buffalo's Patterson motivates Oliver to keep running

By John Wawrow Dec. 10, 2020 03:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2020, file photo, Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson (26) runs past Northern Illinois linebacker Daveren Rayner (9) during the first half of an NCAA football game, in DeKalb, Ill. There was a time no one was interested in recruiting Jaret Patterson, the under-sized running back, who finally accepted an offer to play at Buffalo. Some four years later, Patterson is the talk of the nation after generating 409 yards rushing and scoring eight touchdowns in a 70-41 win over Kent State last weekend. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
No. 24 Buffalo officially declared MAC East champions

By John Wawrow Dec. 09, 2020 11:56 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2020, file photo, Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson (26) runs past Northern Illinois linebacker Daveren Rayner (9) during the first half of an NCAA football game, in DeKalb, Ill. There was a time no one was interested in recruiting Jaret Patterson, the under-sized running back, who finally accepted an offer to play at Buffalo. Some four years later, Patterson is the talk of the nation after generating 409 yards rushing and scoring eight touchdowns in a 70-41 win over Kent State last weekend. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Buffalo yet to be informed by MAC it has clinched East title

By John Wawrow Dec. 04, 2020 02:58 PM EST

Game between Arizona State and Colorado shelved due to virus

By John Marshall Nov. 15, 2020 05:24 PM EST
Arizona State's game against Colorado next Saturday has been canceled, the second straight game the Sun Devils will miss due to positive COVID-19 tests. ...

Colleges move online, child advocate raises virus concerns

Nov. 15, 2020 03:00 PM EST
Developments on the coronavirus pandemic in New England: MAINE: The state announced more than 150 new confirmed cases...

Marshall running back Sheldon Evans (5) breaks through the Massachusetts defense on his way to a touchdown during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Wells, Knox, No. 16 Marshall outmuscle Massachusetts 51-10

By John Raby Nov. 07, 2020 05:55 PM EST

Marshall head coach Doc Holliday leads the players on to the field for a game against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
FBS independent Massachusetts takes on No. 16 Marshall

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 05:23 PM EST

Marshall head coach Doc Holliday leads the players on to the field for a game against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
No. 16 Marshall prepares for FBS independent Massachusetts

By John Raby Nov. 05, 2020 09:56 AM EST

Marshall games called off by virus rescheduled for December

Nov. 04, 2020 01:45 PM EST
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — No. 16 Marshall will play two rescheduled games in December after they were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. ...

d FILE- In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Miami of Ohio wide receiver Jack Sorenson (13) attempts to catch a pass as Central Michigan defensive lineman LaQuan Johnson (11) defends during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game in Detroit. The Mid-American Conference announced Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, that it will have a 6-game football season, meaning all 10 major conferences will play this fall. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
MAC returns with 6-game football season starting Nov. 4

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 25, 2020 05:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2019, file photo, Houston coach Dana Holgorsen watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU in Houston. Holgorsen, in his second year at Houston, and the Cougars face Baylor this week, in the first meeting between the schools since 1995. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Houston, FAU still waiting after virus disrupts 3 more games

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 23, 2020 04:15 PM EDT

The scorekeeper wears a mask as he watches play from the left field scoreboard at Fenway Park during the eighth inning of a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
The Latest: UMass to play football this fall, reversing call

By The Associated Press Sep. 21, 2020 09:07 AM EDT