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1. Game-Winning INT by Sean Taylor's Bro 🙏

   On the 14th anniversary of his brother's passing, Gabe Taylor clinches a Rice win with a final-second interception

   Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

   On the 14th anniversary of his older brother Sean Taylor’s passing, Rice’s Gabe Taylor just sealed a win for his team with this INT 🙏 (via @RiceFootball) https://t.co/3n4DYXt05d

2. Skip Holtz Out at LA Tech

   Bulldogs part ways with HC after nine seasons at helm

   LA Tech Football 🏈 @LATechFB

   BREAKING | LA Tech, Skip Holtz announce tomorrow’s Rice game will be his final on the Bulldog sideline. University will begin national search for his successor immediately. FULL RELEASE: https://t.co/FbQTVPn9bD https://t.co/pJxi0w6fZg

3. Frank Gore Jr. Shows QB Skills

   Southern Miss RB shows off his versatility as he tossed two touchdowns in yesterday's win vs. Louisiana Tech 🎥

   CBS Sports Network @CBSSportsNet

   "Frank Gore Jr., a QUARTERBACK STAR." @SouthernMissFB https://t.co/FupKWHJIhJ

4. UTSA QB Returning Next Season

   Frank Harris announces that he’ll return for another season with the Roadrunners

   Sub0️⃣ @thefrankharris

   @UTSARunnerUp Yessir, I’ll be back next season!

6. Butch Davis Leaving FIU

   Panthers HC says he will not return next year: 'The administration has been sabotaging the program' (Action Network)

   
   

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   Butch Davis Leaving FIU

   Panthers HC says he will not return next year: 'The administration has been sabotaging the program' (Action Network)

   Action Network
   via Action Network

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7. C-USA Adds 4 Schools

   Liberty, Jacksonville State, Sam Houston State and New Mexico State will join Conference USA, expected to start in 2023 (SI)

   Pete Thamel @PeteThamel

   Sources: Liberty, Jacksonville State, Sam Houston and New Mexico State are expected to be formally added to Conference USA today, with an announcement planned this afternoon.

8. AAC Adds 6 C-USA Schools

   Presidents have accepted invitations from UAB, Rice, North Texas, FAU, Charlotte and UTSA

   
   

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   AAC Adds 6 C-USA Schools

   Presidents have accepted invitations from UAB, Rice, North Texas, FAU, Charlotte and UTSA

   Joseph Zucker
   via Bleacher Report

9. Coach Calls Himself a Fraud

   Southern Miss HC talks mindset after losing 31-7 to South Alabama: 'I'm not excited. My life’s on the line' 🎥

   
   

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   Coach Calls Himself a Fraud

   Southern Miss HC talks mindset after losing 31-7 to South Alabama: 'I'm not excited. My life’s on the line' 🎥

   Paul Kasabian
   via Bleacher Report

10. B/R's Conference USA All-Conference Team

    No conference has shape-shifted like Conference USA since the start of the 21st century 📲

    
    

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    B/R's Conference USA All-Conference Team

    No conference has shape-shifted like Conference USA since the start of the 21st century 📲

    Kerry Miller
    via Bleacher Report

12. CFB's Best RB Groups ⭐

    @kenyondavid ranks the best backfields in every conference for 2021 ➡️

    
    

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    CFB's Best RB Groups ⭐

    @kenyondavid ranks the best backfields in every conference for 2021 ➡️

    David Kenyon
    via Bleacher Report

13. CFB's Best Secondaries 🏆

    @kenyondavid projects the most elite defensive backfield in every conference for 2021

    
    

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    CFB's Best Secondaries 🏆

    @kenyondavid projects the most elite defensive backfield in every conference for 2021

    David Kenyon
    via Bleacher Report

14. Who Has Best CFB O-Line? 💪

    We project which teams will dominate the trenches in every conference ➡️

    
    

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    Who Has Best CFB O-Line? 💪

    We project which teams will dominate the trenches in every conference ➡️

    Kerry Miller
    via Bleacher Report

15. Predicting Every 2021 CFB Conference Winner 🏆

    @kenyondavid reveals his conference title picks. Tell us if you agree in the comments ⬇️

    
    

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    Predicting Every 2021 CFB Conference Winner 🏆

    @kenyondavid reveals his conference title picks. Tell us if you agree in the comments ⬇️

    David Kenyon
    via Bleacher Report

16. Projecting CFB's Best Specialists 💫

    Let's give kickers, punters and returners some love. @kenyondavid picks the best specialist group in every conference this season 📲

    
    

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    Projecting CFB's Best Specialists 💫

    Let's give kickers, punters and returners some love. @kenyondavid picks the best specialist group in every conference this season 📲

    David Kenyon
    via Bleacher Report

18. Meet the Small-School DT Putting Up HUGE Numbers

    With predraft stats similar to Aaron Donald, could Louisiana Tech's Milton Williams be a hidden gem in the draft's second round?

    
    

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    Meet the Small-School DT Putting Up HUGE Numbers

    With predraft stats similar to Aaron Donald, could Louisiana Tech's Milton Williams be a hidden gem in the draft's second round?

    Brent Sobleski
    via Bleacher Report

19. The Best Returning QB in Every Conference

    There's plenty of talent back under center this fall 👉

    
    

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    The Best Returning QB in Every Conference

    There's plenty of talent back under center this fall 👉

    Kerry Miller
    via Bleacher Report

20. Marshall to Hire Charles Huff

    Thundering Herd expected to hire former Alabama associate HC; ranked as nation’s No. 1 recruiter in 2020 (The Athletic)

    Bruce Feldman @BruceFeldmanCFB

    BREAKING: #Marshall is expected to hire #Alabama associate HC Charles Huff as the Thundering Herd’s new head coach, per sources. The 37-year-old MD native was ranked as the nation’s No. 1 recruiter in 2020, according to 247Sports.

21. Post-Natty CFB Conference Rankings

    Debating where every conference stands after the 2020 season 👉

    
    

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    Post-Natty CFB Conference Rankings

    Debating where every conference stands after the 2020 season 👉

    Joel Reuter
    via Bleacher Report

22. No. 21 Marshall Blanked by Rice

    ESPN College Football @ESPNCFB

    UNDEFEATED NO MORE 👀 No. 21 Marshall, who was favored by 24 points, just got shut out by Rice. https://t.co/17OXDGc3GZ

24. Charlotte-Marshall Postponed Due to COVID-19

    Chris Vannini 😷 @ChrisVannini

    NEWS: Marshall-Charlotte has been postponed due to COVID-19 issues in the Charlotte program. I think this is the 7th CFB game called off this weekend.

25. Southern Miss HC Has COVID-19

    Chris Vannini 😷 @ChrisVannini

    NEWS: Southern Miss interim head coach Scott Walden tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday morning.

26. 18 FAU Players Have COVID-19

    Willie Taggart confirms 18 players and nine staff members tested positive for the coronavirus last week

    
    

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    18 FAU Players Have COVID-19

    Willie Taggart confirms 18 players and nine staff members tested positive for the coronavirus last week

    Adam Rittenberg
    via ESPN.com

27. USF-FAU Postponed

    Saturday’s game between Bulls and Owls won’t take place due to concerns around COVID-19

    USF Football @USFFootball

    SCHEDULE UPDATE This Saturday's game at FAU has been postponed. https://t.co/x5Cys8zFB2

28. Tyler Johnston Out Indefinitely

    UAB Football @UAB_FB

    A statement from Head Coach Bill Clark on quarterback Tyler Johnston III... “Tyler Johnston III has suffered an injury to his non-throwing shoulder and is out indefinitely...(1/2) https://t.co/cTP34a0d2w

30. Jay Hopson Resigns

    Brett McMurphy @Brett_McMurphy

    Southern Miss coach Jay Hopson has resigned, sources told @Stadium. Hopson was 28-23 at USM, including’s Thursday’s opening loss to South Alabama. Hopson had 4 winning records in 4 years w/3 bowl trips. Hopson, also Alcorn State’s coach from 2012-15, had career record of 60-40

31. Scotty Walden Will Be Interim HC

    Pete Thamel @PeteThamel

    Source: Jay Hopson just met with the coaching staff to inform them of his departure as head coach from Southern Miss. Co-offensive coordinator Scotty Walden will be Southern Miss interim head coach.

32. Non-Power 5 Must-Watch Games 📺

    Championship races in the American, Conference USA and Sun Belt produce some must-see games 👉

    
    

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    Non-Power 5 Must-Watch Games 📺

    Championship races in the American, Conference USA and Sun Belt produce some must-see games 👉

    David Kenyon
    via Bleacher Report

33. UAB Freshman LB Killed

    19-year-old Allen Merrick dies after being shot in Alabama

    
    

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    UAB Freshman LB Killed

    19-year-old Allen Merrick dies after being shot in Alabama

    Tim Daniels
    via Bleacher Report

34. CUSA Moving Forward with Fall Season

    Chris Vannini 😷 @ChrisVannini

    As expected, Conference USA is still moving forward for now. https://t.co/EfoTVvU2db

36. Conference USA Plans to Play This Season

    Brett McMurphy @Brett_McMurphy

    Conference USA schools still planning to play football this fall, even w/league member ODU canceling fall season, sources told @Stadium. C-USA ADs met today & are “holding firm on playing in fall,” source said

37. Old Dominion Cancels Season

    Nicole Auerbach 😷 @NicoleAuerbach

    Old Dominion is canceling its fall sports season and fall football, source tells @TheAthleticCFB.

38. Chris Robinson Off FAU Roster

    FAU QB is no longer with the Owls, university spokesman confirmed

    
    

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    Chris Robinson Off FAU Roster

    FAU QB is no longer with the Owls, university spokesman confirmed

    247Sports
    via 247Sports

39. Michael Irvin II to FAU

    Ex-Miami WR and son of Canes legend will transfer and spend his last year with the Owls

    
    

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    Michael Irvin II to FAU

    Ex-Miami WR and son of Canes legend will transfer and spend his last year with the Owls

    Joseph Zucker
    via Bleacher Report

40. Lane Kiffin Fined for Tweet

    Brett McMurphy @Brett_McMurphy

    Lane Kiffin formally reprimanded & fined $5,000 by Conference USA for violating league’s sportsmanship policy for this tweet https://t.co/kwyUHqPZi8

42. Lawrence Headlines Preseason AP All-America 1st Team

    
    

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    Lawrence Headlines Preseason AP All-America 1st Team

    Tim Daniels
    via Bleacher Report

43. Breaking Down Conference USA Championship

    
    

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    Breaking Down Conference USA Championship

    David Kenyon
    via Bleacher Report

44. Predicting Every Conference's 2019 POY

    
    

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    Predicting Every Conference's 2019 POY

    David Kenyon
    via Bleacher Report

45. New CFB Conference Rankings ⬆️⬇️

    @KerranceJames ranks every conference after the 2019 season

    
    

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    New CFB Conference Rankings ⬆️⬇️

    @KerranceJames ranks every conference after the 2019 season

    Kerry Miller
    via Bleacher Report

46. Charlotte Fires Head Coach

    Matt Harris @MHarrisWSOC9

    BREAKING: Charlotte 49ers Athletics Director Mike Hill announces they will not be retaining Brad Lambert as their head football coach. The 49ers will begin a national search for Lambert’s replacement immediately. https://t.co/sDb7QZVmCe

48. Rice DE Blain Padgett Found Dead

    
    

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    Rice DE Blain Padgett Found Dead

    Tim Daniels
    via Bleacher Report

49. Ranking Every Conference After the 2018 Season

    
    

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    Ranking Every Conference After the 2018 Season

    Brad Shepard
    via Bleacher Report

50. Rice Fires Bailiff After 11 Seasons

    
    

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    Rice Fires Bailiff After 11 Seasons

    SI.com
    via SI.com

51. Report: Ole Miss Closing in on Lane Kiffin

    FAU's Lane Kiffin is finalizing deal to become Rebel's next head coach

    
    

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    Report: Ole Miss Closing in on Lane Kiffin

    FAU's Lane Kiffin is finalizing deal to become Rebel's next head coach

    Scott Polacek
    via Bleacher Report

52. Adrian Broaddus @adrian_broaddus

    It's official, Mike Price is back: https://t.co/Wj117sXKtt

54. Kugler Steps Down as HC

    Andy Morgan @AndyMorganNC9

    BREAKING: UTEP head football coach Sean Kugler has stepped down. #NC9Sports

55. Predicting Every Conference's POY in 2018

    
    

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    Predicting Every Conference's POY in 2018

    David Kenyon
    via Bleacher Report

56. Ranking the Best Conferences in CFB

    
    

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    Ranking the Best Conferences in CFB

    Greg Wallace
    via Bleacher Report

57. Report: Group of 5 Schools Considering Own Playoff

    
    

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    Report: Group of 5 Schools Considering Own Playoff

    Mike Chiari
    via Bleacher Report

58. ESPN West Palm @ESPNWestPalm

    Sources have confirmed to @ESPNWestPalm that @CoachPartridge has been relieved of his duties as @FAU_Football coach effective immediately.

60. Best QB in Every CFB Conference

    
    

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    Best QB in Every CFB Conference

    Greg Wallace
    via Bleacher Report

61. Ranking Every College Football Conference Post Bowl Season

    
    

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    Ranking Every College Football Conference Post Bowl Season

    Brad Shepard
    via Bleacher Report

62. Breaking Down Best Defenders in Each Conference

    
    

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    Breaking Down Best Defenders in Each Conference

    Greg Wallace
    via Bleacher Report