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California closer to letting college athletes make money
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Assembly has passed legislation to let college athletes make money, setting up a confrontation with the NCAA that could jeopardize the athletic futures of…
Read MoreAP Top 25 Takeaways: LSU’s masterpiece, Michigan’s mess
Much was made in the offseason about two high-profile programs trying to revamp their offenses. On Saturday, Michigan’s makeover looked like a mess and LSU’s like a masterpiece. The sixth-ranked…
Read MoreJonathan Taylor, No. 17 Badgers to host Central Michigan
Central Michigan (1-0) at No. 17 Wisconsin (1-0), Saturday at 2:30 p.m. (Big Ten Network). Line: Wisconsin by 35. Series record: First meeting. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Central Michigan looks to…
Read MoreNew-Look Wisconsin O-Line Answers Bell In Season Opener
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — One of the biggest question marks surrounding the 19th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers entering this season was their offensive line. That question was answered emphatically in the season…
Read MoreGophers avoid upset with 28-21 win over South Dakota State
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mohamed Ibrahim plunged up the middle for a 1-yard touchdown run with 5:39 remaining and the Minnesota Gophers avoided an upset with a 28-21 win at home…
Read MoreBadgers coach in La Crosse, promoting cancer benefit at UW-L
It’s called Garding against Cancer. The foundation is in memory of University of Wisconsin men’s basketball coach Greg Gard’s father. Gard was in La Crosse on Tuesday, talking about the…
Read MoreNo. 19 Wisconsin to start QB Jack Coan in season opener
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — There was no formal announcement on Sunday when Jack Coan was named starter at quarterback for 19th-ranked Wisconsin, which opens the season Friday at South Florida.…
Read MoreReality Check: Why your Top 25 team could tank in 2019
Sorry to be a bummer at a time of the year usually reserved for hope and optimism, but there is a decent chance your favorite college team is going to…
Read MoreRunning track sped up success for Badgers RB Jonathan Taylor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Jonathan Taylor is one of the best running backs in college football. He would be the first to say his success isn’t due to just one…
Read MorePick 6: Minnesota, Baylor among dark horse league contenders
College football is a chalky sport. Parity tends to be found in the middle class. The favorites usually win the championships. For some teams, though, simply being in contention late…
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