Baylor University cancels game against University of Houston
Baylor University has canceled its Sept. 19 game against the University of Houston. The University of Houston says the game cancellation is due to COVID-19 issues.
Pac-12 reaches agreement for rapid COVID-19 testing
The Pac-12 has reached an agreement with a diagnostic testing company that will allow each of the conference’s 12 schools to perform daily, rapid COVID-19 tests on athletes who play close-contact sports.
NCAA to furlough its entire staff for 3-8 weeks, memo says
The NCAA will furlough its entire Indianapolis-based staff of about 600 employees for three to eight weeks in a cost-saving move.
Big 12 moves ahead with fall sports beginning in September
The move came one day after the Big Ten and Pac-12 announced they would not play this fall. In the Big 12, fall sports will begin after Sept. 1 with the football schedule beginning league play Sept. 26. Schools also can play one non-conference opponent.
Big 12 releases 2020 conference football schedule
The Big 12 Board of Directors agreed on August 11 that the conference planned on proceeding with plans to have its fall sports seasons.
Baylor University hires Dave Aranda as head coach to replace Matt Rhule
Baylor University has named LSU Defensive Coordinator Dave Aranda as their new head football coach to replace Matt Rhule, recently hired by the Carolina Panthers.
President Trump welcomed with applause, chants of '4 more years' before LSU, Clemson game
Thunderous applause and chants of "Four More Years" welcomed President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump as they took the field at the New Orleans Superdome before the College Football Playoff championship game between LSU and Clemson.
4-star Georgia Tech signee struck and killed by freight train
South Florida 4-star high school football player Bryce Gowdy was killed after he was hit by a freight train.
NCAA sanctions UH over football and volleyball violations
The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions released its decision on Level II Mitigated violations involving the University of Houston’s football and volleyball programs on Wednesday.
No. 2 Ohio State rallies for 3rd straight Big Ten title
No. 2 Ohio State sealed its first playoff trip in three years by shutting out No. 10 Wisconsin in the second half in a 34-21 victory Saturday night in the Big Ten championship game.
University of Houston Cougars football player arrested for assaulting 60-year-old man: HPD
University of Houston Cougars football player KaDarian Smith, 21, has been charged with aggravated assault with serious bodily injury to 60-year-old Thaddeus Lewis. The victim was transported to an area hospital and is expected to survive his injuries.
California to let college athletes make money, defying NCAA
California will let college athletes hire agents and make money from endorsements, defying the NCAA and setting up a likely legal challenge that could reshape amateur sports in the U.S.
Former University of Houston star D.J. Hayden holds free camp for local kids
HOUSTON (FOX 26) – Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback D.J. Hayden – an Elkins High School alum and former University of Houston star – held a free football camp for kids Saturday at UH’s TDECU Stadium.
Texas A&M to sell beer, wine in all levels of Kyle Field
Fans at Texas A&M football games will be able to buy beer and wine at Kyle Field this season.
Vince Young no longer charged with DWI in Fort Bend County
Former University of Texas quarterback Vince Young, who played in the NFL for six years, was in Fort Bend County Court Friday where he had his DWI charge in February reduced to obstructing a highway, according to his Houston attorney Paul Doyle.
University of Houston hires coach Dana Holgorsen away from West Virginia
Houston hired West Virginia's Dana Holgorsen as its coach Wednesday, ending his eight-year run with the Mountaineers.
Houston loses to Army 70-14 in Armed Forces Bowl
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Army quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr.
Bob McNair remembered at NRG Stadium service
Many invited guests gathered at NRG Stadium on Friday afternoon to pay their respects for the late Bob McNair.A memorial service took place with flowers and live music on the field.