MID-AMERICAN FOOTBALL NEWS

Coach fired after player's death defends his credentials

KENT, Ohio (AP) A strength and conditioning coach fired after a Kent State University football player died following a summer workout says he was upfront with the university abou...

AUGUST 16, 2017

University: Workout procedures followed before player death

KENT, Ohio (AP) Kent State's athletic department says its trainers and coaches followed the right procedures during an offseason workout in June after which a freshman football p...

AUGUST 15, 2017

Preview: Fleck brings change, energy to Gophers

With a young roster and questions at quarterback, Gophers coach P.J. Fleck isn't worried about wins and losses

AUGUST 14, 2017

Coaching carousel shakes up Group of 5 pecking order

The coaching carousel could have an impact on which teams from outside the five major conferences have the most success this season.

AUGUST 14, 2017

Behind QB Woodside, Toledo threatening to take back the MAC

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) With the Mid-American Conference's marquee quarterback, Toledo might be ready to capture some the magic that earned Western Michigan a piece of the national s...

AUGUST 14, 2017

Energy policy: Fleck sparks major change for Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Fall camp has begun at Minnesota with a rare open audition at quarterback. Half the roster is composed of redshirt or tru...

AUGUST 10, 2017

2017 College Football Playoff rankings to debut on Oct. 31

The first of six College Football Playoff rankings will be released on Oct. 31, following the ninth full weekend of games.

AUGUST 10, 2017

2nd ex-Western Michigan football player sentenced in robbery

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) A second former Western Michigan football player is heading to prison in an armed robbery of a woman near campus.

AUGUST 1, 2017

College football joins other sports in keeping eye on clock

Give us action, and make it fast. The lords of sports know how Americans like their games.

JULY 31, 2017

Will Western Michigan be a one-hit wonder in the MAC?

CANTON, Ohio (AP) Western Michigan wants to show it's not a one-hit wonder. But Mid-American Conference West rival Toledo, with one of the...

JULY 26, 2017

Judge rules University of Dayton hazing lawsuit can proceed

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) A judge has denied a motion by the University of Dayton to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a former student claiming the school covered up allegations of football te...

JULY 23, 2017

P.J. Fleck begins upstream endeavor bringing 'Row The Boat' mantra to Minnesota

After his stunning success at Western Michigan, new Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck must now get a new group of players to buy in to his "Row The Boat" philosophy.

JUNE 30, 2017

Caitlyn Jenner on golf with Trump: 'I don't think he wants to get beat by a 67-year-old trans woman'

Caitlyn Jenner explains why she no longer wishes to play golf with President Trump.

JUNE 30, 2017

2017 NFL draft prospect countdown, No. 4: Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan

Western Michigan WR Corey Davis boasts 

JUNE 30, 2017

Kent State Football: Freshman OT Tyler Heintz dies after summer drills

A Kent State football player, Tyler Heintz, passed away following conditioning drills on Tuesday morning.It's the news you never want to he...

JUNE 30, 2017

Pick 6: Best nonconference Group of Five matchups in 2017

There is little incentive for teams outside the Power Five conferences - from the so-called Group of Five conferences - to load up on games...

JUNE 21, 2017

Hyperthermia likely cause in Kent State athlete's death

KENT, Ohio (AP) An Ohio county coroner says hyperthermia is the likely cause of death of a Kent State University football player who died following a morning workout.

JUNE 16, 2017

Former Western Michigan football player sentenced in robbery

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) One of two former Western Michigan football players is heading to prison in connection with the armed robbery of a woman near campus.

MAY 22, 2017

Colts sign third-round pick Basham to complete rookie class

With the signing of outside linebacker Tarell Basham, the Indianapolis Colts have all eight 2017 draft picks under contract

MAY 19, 2017