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Nebraska LB Compton injures foot, likely out Sat.
Nebraska linebacker Will Compton will likely miss Saturday's opener against Western Kentucky with a foot injury.



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Georgia State rolls to rout in program's opener
Parris Lee scored the first touchdown in Georgia State history, Drew Little threw a pair of scoring passes and the Panthers won their inaugural game Thursday night, beating Shorter 41-7 before a surprisingly large crowd of 30,237 at the Georgia Dome.



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Weekend Watch List: Boise State has gone from loveable to loathed
With that memorable Fiesta Bowl, Boise State was a loveable toy. Now as the Broncos boast legitimate title hopes, they pose an actual threat and the big boys aren't enamored anymore, Dennis Dodd says in Weekend Watch List.



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Iowa gives coach Ferentz extension through 2020
Iowa says it is extending coach Kirk Ferentz's contract through 2020.



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Utah upsets 15th-ranked Pittsburgh in OT
Utah freshman Brian Blechen intercepted a pass on the first play of overtime, setting Joe Phillips for a 21-yard field goal that gave the Utes a 27-24 victory against No. 15 Pittsburgh on Thursday night.



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