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College football delivers wild weekend of upsets, shifts in playoff semifinals race

Check out the top 10 things we learned during the latest week in college football.

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Broadcaster Bob Robertson retires from calling WSU sports

Broadcaster Bob Robertson is retiring as a voice of Washington State sports.

Nation & World

Ex-West Virginia player faces child sex charge in Georgia

Police say a former West Virginia football player has been charged in Georgia with aggravated child molestation.

Northwestern’s Flynn Nagel, right, makes a catch as Nebraska’s Aaron Williams looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Evanston, Ill..

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Wary Frost looking for signs Huskers getting used to losing

Sharp practice to start week doesn't stop Frost from worrying about Huskers getting used to losing.

In this July 26, 2017 photo University of Oklahoma’s Ruffin McNeill, the assistant head coach and defensive tackles coach, speaks to the media before a golf event at Jimmy Austin Golf Course in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma fired defensive coordinator Mike Stoops on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 after the Sooners struggled to stop Texas during their first loss of the season. McNeill will be the defensive coordinator for the rest of the season.

Sports

No. 9 Oklahoma seeks reset, better defense vs. TCU

No. 9 Oklahoma seeks reset, better defense vs. TCU.

Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall heads to the locker room after an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Virginia defeated Miami 16-13.

Sports

Virginia wants to be ACC contender, faces road test vs Duke

Virginia Cavaliers believe they are ACC contenders, next hurdle is road test at Duke.

Arkansas coach Chad Morris talks with an official after a penalty during the first half of the team’s NCAA college football game against Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Little Rock, Ark.

Sports

Arkansas loses RB Whaley to ankle injury

Arkansas running back Devwah Whaley is out until at least November after ankle surgery.

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) gestures after throwing a touchdown pass during the first half against Missouri in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Sports

QB Tagovailoa scare a reminder Alabama’s Plan B is good, too

Alabama coach Nick Saban expects quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to practice Monday and play in the Tennessee game.

Mississippi’s Javien Hamilton (21), Tariqious Tisdale (22) and Kweisi Fountain (39) celebrate after Mississippi defeated Arkansas 37-33 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Little Rock, Ark.

Sports

Ole Miss fights through injuries, prepares to take on Auburn

Ole Miss fights through injuries, prepares to take on Auburn.

Entertainment

Longtime Eastern Illinois football coach Bob Spoo dies at 80

Former Eastern Illinois coach Bob Spoo, whose players included future NFL quarterbacks Tony Romo and Jimmy Garoppolo, has died at age 80.

Purdue quarterback David Blough celebrates his touchdown catch with teammates in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Champaign, Ill.

Sports

Blough’s resurgence has Purdue in position to make a charge

Purdue quarterback David Blough has Boilers on a roll.

Minnesota receiver Rashod Bateman, left, is brought down by Ohio State defensive back Jeffrey Okudah, bottom, as linebacker Tuf Borland follows the play during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Minnesota 30-14.

Sports

Some starters returning to banged-up Ohio State defense

No. 2 Ohio State expects to get a couple of key players back to a banged-up defense.

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2017, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, left, and North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren shake hands prior to an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C. Clemson and North Carolina State play on Saturday, Oct. 20.

Sports

No. 3 Clemson, No. 16 NC State set to meet after bye weeks

No. 3 Clemson and No. 16 North Carolina State to square off in ACC showdown this week and both teams should be rested and ready after bye weeks.

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018 file photo, Connecticut linebacker Eli Thomas (22) raises his arms to the crowd as his team enters the field for their season-opening NCAA college football game against Central Florida in East Hartford, Conn. UConn issued a statement Monday, Oct. 15, saying Thomas, a 220-pound junior, was hospitalized after suffering a stroke the preceding Wednesday prior to a weightlifting session.

Sports

UConn linebacker hospitalized after suffering stroke

UConn linebacker Eli Thomas has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke.

LSU fans rush the field after the Tigers 36-16 win over Georgia in an NCAA college football in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.

Sports

SEC fines LSU $100,000 for fans on field after Georgia win

Southeastern Conference fines No. 5 LSU $100,000 because its fans rushed the field after Tigers' 36-16 win over Georgia.

Sports

Ole Miss WR Metcalf out for season with neck injury

Ole Miss wide receiver Metcalf out for season with neck injury.

The Huskies' national playoff hopes died in a flash of blinding yellow – Oregon tailback CJ Verdell bursting through a gaping hole in the middle for an overtime touchdown that changed everything for Washington.

College Sports

Ex-USC player Ellison suffered pain and mental problems for years before his death on a freeway

The call crackled over the California Highway Patrol scanner as darkness enveloped Interstate 5 in the San Fernando Valley.

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Auburn coach Gus Malzahn takes the field for the team’s NCAA college football game against Alabama State, in Auburn, Ala. Malzahn, who just the season before seemed to be in a precarious position with Auburn, received a $49 million, seven-year contract that makes him the fifth-highest paid coach in college football this season, according to USA Today’s salary database.

Business

Overextended: Why schools rush to extend coach contracts

Overextended: Why schools rush to extend coach contracts.

Central Florida defensive lineman Titus Davis (10) holds up the football after recovering a fumble against Memphis during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. Central Florida won 31-30.

Sports

AP Top 25 Heat Check: No style points necessary in 2nd half

AP Top 25 Heat Check: Second half of college football season mean style points don't count for much.

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