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One game in, Lamar Jackson's Heisman repeat bid already seems shaky

No. 16 Louisville slipped by Purdue 35-28 behind 485 yard from its quarterback

W. Kentucky resumes rivalry taking down E. Kentucky 31-17 (Sep 02, 2017)

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) D’Andre Ferby ran for two touchdowns and Western Kentucky defeated Eastern Kentucky 31-17 in Mike Sanford’s head coaching debut on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.

Rourke scores 3 TDs, Ohio smothers Hampton 59-0 (Sep 02, 2017)

ATHENS, Ohio (AP) Backup quarterback Nathan Rourke ran for three touchdowns and the Ohio defense was dominant as the Bobcats opened the season with a 59-0 win over Hampton on Saturday night.

Mauer, Twins erupt for 17-0 win over Royals (Sep 02, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Joe Mauer went 4 for 4 with two RBIs and Eduardo Escobar hit two home runs while driving in six runs, as the Minnesota Twins erupted for a 17-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.

Cadet, Grayson, Bighill among last Saints preseason cuts

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Veteran running back Travaris Cadet, quarterback Garrett Grayson and linebacker Adam Bighill are among New Orleans Saints players cut before the NFL deadline to reduce rosters to the regular season maximum of 53.

Brian Sears sweeps Yonkers Trot and Messenger Stakes

YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) Hall of Fame driver Brian Sears swept the Yonkers Trot and Messenger Stakes on Saturday night at Yonkers Raceway.

Stacy Lewis in position to make big hurricane donation

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Stacy Lewis took a three-stroke lead Saturday in the Cambia Portland Classic in her bid make a big donation to hurricane relief in her hometown and end a long winless streak.

After offseason stroke, Smith scores as MSU routs Bowling Green

He scores on an interception return

Quinton Flowers, USF emerge in 2nd half to overpower Stony Brook

Quinton Flowers led South Florida to victory on Saturday against Stony Brook.

Lawrence, San Diego beat Western New Mexico 34-20 (Sep 02, 2017)

SAN DIEGO (AP) Anthony Lawrence threw two touchdown passes and the Torero defense forced five turnovers to help San Diego beat Western New Mexico 34-20 Saturday in the season opener for both teams.

Oklahoma cruises past UTEP 56-7 as Baker Mayfield shines in the season opener

The Oklahoma Sooners opened the Lincoln Riley era with a dominant 56-7 win over UTEP in Norman.

Wrapping up NFL cut-down day: Trades spice up busy day

Florida struggles to find offensive footing in loss to Michigan

The Gators had won 27 consecutive season openers, the nation’s longest such streak, since a home loss to Mississippi in 1989.

North Dakota State opens with high-powered offense, 72-7 (Sep 02, 2017)

FARGO, N.D. (AP) Ty Brooks, RJ Urzendowski and Lance Dunn each scored two touchdowns in North Dakota State’s season-opening 72-7 defeat of Mississippi Valley State on Saturday.

Honor Bowl: Stephen Barber Jr with the laser to an in-stride Tamatoa Falatea

Hundley homers in 10th as Giants top Cards 2-1 (Sep 02, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Nick Hundley hit a game-ending homer in the 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Saturday despite a stellar pitching performance from Lance Lynn.

Knipp leads Northern Colorado past College of Idaho 41-14

GREELEY, Colo. (AP) Jacob Knipp threw for 238 yards and Trae Riek rushed for 71 yards and a career-high three touchdowns as Northern Colorado opened its 105th football season with a 41-14 victory over NAIA’s College of Idaho on Saturday.

Missouri's Damarea Crockett had a TD called back, Mike Pereira and Dean Blandino discuss the ruling

Missouri’s Damarea Crockett had a TD called back because of a excessive celebration penalty. Mike Pereira and Dean Blandino discuss the ruling.

Broncos release TJ Ward; Confident young players can step up

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Encouraged by the progress of young players, the Broncos made the difficult decision Saturday to cut veteran T.J. Ward. Ward confirmed his release to Denver7 on Saturday morning. It became increasingly likely earlier this week when the Broncos attempted to trade the former Pro Bowler

Hlas: Josey Jewell is, well, a jewel

Hawkeye LB runs Wyoming QB Allen into rabbit hole Photo IOWA CITY — “Preseason first-team All-America linebacker” doesn’t quite leap off the page and into the national football discussion like “possible Top 5 NFL draft pick/quarterback.” Wyoming QB Josh Allen will put Kinnick Stadium in his rearview

A Closer Look: Redskins' 53-Man Roster

Redskins.com’s Stephen Czarda gives you an in-depth look at who made the cut for the Washington Redskins on the 53-man roster heading into the 2017 regular season. OFFENSE Quarterback (2): Kirk Cousins , Colt McCoy Final Cuts (1): Nate Sudfeld Analysis: As has been the case over the last two-plus