Small colleges look to football to boost enrollment
NCAA, Sports
By By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer 
October 28, 2026
A bagpiper in a kilt led hundreds of Azusa Pacific University students and the school president into the Cougars’ stadium before kickoff against Whittier College earlier this season, a sun-splashed ce...
Ever-changing Top 25 reflects craziness of the season
NCAA, Sports
By By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer 
October 27, 2026
Three unbeaten teams remain in the Football Bowl Subdivision, the fewest at this point in a season in 49 years, and a run of upsets have caused The Associated Press Top 25 to undergo major revisions t...
Vulcans hand IUP worst loss in Coal Bowl victory
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
October 26, 2026
Usually when bitter rivals California (Pa.) and Indiana (Pa.) meet on the football field for the annual Coal Bowl, you can expect a tightly contested game with plenty of memorable moments and a lot of...
Duke beats Kansas in a game that doesn’t count
NCAA, Sports
October 26, 2026
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Duke coach Jon Scheyer was still in his crib in the family home in Northbrook, Illinois, when the Blue Devils last stepped foot in Allen Fieldhouse. It was a late-February day in...
Georgia, Indiana back as potential Top-4 seeds
NCAA, Sports
By By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer 
October 26, 2026
Georgia and Indiana would receive first-round byes in the College Football Playoff as top-four seeds on the 12-team bracket based on The Associated Press Top 25 released Sunday and Notre Dame and BYU ...
Malik Knight, quickly back from surgery, aims to help Pitt get back in the win column
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
October 24, 2026
Pitt OC Kade Bell: “He must be built different. It also shows how hard-working and how dedicated the kid is.” After Pitt’s Week 3 win over Syracuse, Malik Knight got unfortunate news: a shoulder injur...
Margin of error for Panthers is zero at Miami
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
October 22, 2026
Pitt has dropped two straight games to middle-ofthe- pack ACC teams by a combined 10 points. On Saturday, the Panthers lost at Boston College, 2721, a week after falling to North Carolina, 21-17, at A...
Pope Leo’s Wildcats traveling to Rome for doubleheader
NCAA, Sports
October 22, 2026
ROME (AP) — An hour after Robert Prevost was elected as the first American pope, Villanova’s athletic director texted sports travel expert John Anthony with the idea. “It just said, ‘ Villanova - Notr...
Mateer still the best option for Sooners despite turnovers
NCAA, Sports
October 22, 2026
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle is in his fourth year with John Mateer and knows what the quarterback is capable of, from the 44 touchdowns he accounted for when they ...
Florida holds top spot in men’s basketball poll
NCAA, Sports
By By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer 
October 20, 2026
No. 2 Duke and No. 3 Illinois also received first-place votes. Florida will start the men’s college basketball season where it ended it two seasons ago: No. 1. The Gators were the overwhelming pick to...
Pitt, Pat Narduzzi know margin for error at No. 1 Miami will be razor thin
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
October 20, 2026
Narduzzi: “They know everybody’s got to step up and do more. That’s what we certainly try to do.” Pitt has dropped two straight games to middle-ofthe- pack ACC teams by a combined 10 points. On Saturd...
McKeesport’s Boyd lifts Cal over Clarion in 2OT
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
October 19, 2026
By the Mon Valley Independent Bobbie Boyd Jr. carried California (Pa.) throughout the afternoon Saturday. When the Vulcans needed one final drive, they put the game in his hands. Boyd rushed for all 2...
Vulcans fall late to SRU on emotional afternoon
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
October 19, 2026
The Cal (Pa.) women’s soccer team honored late teammate Karoline Heintz and retired her No. 21. By the Mon Valley Independent On an afternoon when California (Pa.) honored late teammate Karoline Heint...
Pitt searching for answer at QB as Miami looms
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
October 19, 2026
When Pat Narduzzi and Kade Bell opted to turn to then-true freshman Mason Heintschel at quarterback last season, the decision could have easily blown up in their faces. It was a bold move. Eli Holstei...
Penn State looking for answers up front as Michigan looms
NCAA, Sports
October 15, 2026
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Even though Penn State’s results don’t show it, Matt Campbell believes his team is making progress. With a trip to Michigan looming, the Penn State coach would like to see mo...
Pitt tight end Carson Kent embracing larger role
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
October 15, 2026
There were few surprises in regards to which offensive players saw the most action while reviewing snap counts of Pitt’s loss to North Carolina on Saturday. Quarterback Holden Geriner and the Panthers...
Texas special teams are giving up big plays and creating problems
NCAA, Sports
October 14, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Special teams have become a problem for no-longer-topranked Texas. In the last two weeks, the punt team has given up critical touchdowns with a long return and a blocked kick in t...
Vulcans bounce back to beat Fighting Scots
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
October 13, 2026
California (Pa.) needed a response after a difficult stretch, and quarterback Eric Gibson Jr. provided one. Gibson threw three touchdown passes and the Vulcans built an early lead before holding off a...
Week 6 matchups give Power Four contenders chance to jockey for position
NCAA, Sports
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By By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer 
October 9, 2026
It’s too early to call it Separation Saturday, but this week’s college football schedule will start establishing the pecking order in the Power Four conferences. In the Southeastern Conference, the Ge...
Pitt to tailor offensive game plan to new QB Holden Geriner’s strengths
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
October 9, 2026
Coach Pat Narduzzi: Drastic changes “would be bad for the other 10 guys on the field.” What kind of offensive game plan is Pitt putting together for its Saturday afternoon ACC showdown with North Caro...