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In this Sept. 1, 2018 photo provided by Drake Athletics, Drake running back Braeden Hartwig dives over the goal line during a college football game against William Jewell in Des Moines, Iowa. The Bulldogs were leading 7-0 with 7:18 remaining in the first quarter when lightning halted the game. Drake thought its season was over. But Iowa State needed one more opponent, offering the Bulldogs the opportunity of a lifetime. (Chris Donahue/Drake Athletics via AP)

Tiny non-scholarship Drake gets crack at No. 24 Iowa State

By LUKE MEREDITH - Associated Press

Minnesota players celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Axe trophy after beating Wisconsin 37-15 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Progress for Minnesota gets big boost from Paul Bunyan’s Axe

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

North Carolina head coach Larry Fedora reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. North Carolina State won 34-28 in overtime. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

AP sources: UNC has agreement to bring back Brown as coach

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after connecting with wide receiver Demaryius Thomas for a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Texans beat Titans 34-17 for team-record 8th straight win

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2017, file photo, Texans owner Robert &quot;Bob&quot; McNair walks on the turf before an AFC Wild Card NFL game between the Texans and the Oakland Raiders, in Houston. McNair, billionaire founder and owner of the Texans, has died. He was 81. One of the NFL's most influential owners, McNair had battled both leukemia and squamous cell carcinoma in recent years before dying in Houston on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)

Texans to honor McNair, who died Friday, in game with Titans

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Maryland Interim head coach Matt Canada works on the sidelines as the team takes on Penn State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. Penn State won 38-3. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

DJ Durkin gone, but more fumigation needed in College Park

By Thom Loverro

McNeese will not renew Guidry’s contract

Associated Press

No. 8 LSU looks for 10th win in visit to Texas A&M

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers watches during an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Howard Simmons)

No. 19 Syracuse gets major kick out of Andre Szmyt

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) throws the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Landover, Md.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

Five things the Redskins can be thankful for this Thanksgiving

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Maryland running back Javon Leake (20) celebrates his touchdown with offensive linemen Derwin Gray (55) and Spencer Anderson (54) during the first half of an NCAA football game against Ohio State in College Park, Md. No matter how Maryland fares in the regular season finale against No. 15 Penn State, it won’t change the pride that interim coach Matt Canada feels about the way his players have performed under extremely difficult circumstances. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Maryland takes final shot at bowl eligibility against Penn State

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks speaks after an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals are reeling from their worst loss of a bad season, and the future doesn't look forgiving. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Wilks mulls unspecified changes after Cardinals’ ugly loss

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck celebrates after throwing a 68-yard touchdown pass to T.Y. Hilton during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Andrew Luck’s comeback season putting Colts in playoff hunt

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) ankle is injured as he is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) and Houston Texans strong safety Kareem Jackson (25) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

ICYMI in NFL Week 11: Alex Smith leg break like Theismann’s

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

West Virginia twins’ bond tightened over lifetime of sports

By TONY WOLFE - Associated Press

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) and Houston Texans strong safety Kareem Jackson (25) take down Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) for a sack against the Washington Redskins in an NFL game, Sunday, November 18, 2018 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Alex Smith injury could change franchise’s plan

By Deron Snyder

FedEx Field is seen in this general view prior to an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Redskins fans experience decline blamed on FedEx Field

By Adam Zielonka and Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

German exchange student fits right in with football team

By KELLY MCELROY - Associated Press

Texas quarterback Shane Buechele (7) looks to throw against Iowa State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

No. 13 Texas defense smothers No. 18 Iowa State 24-10

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

Harvard wide receiver Henry Taylor (28) stretches for a touchdown against Yale linebacker Noah Pope (30) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Fenway Park in Boston, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Harvard beats Yale 45-27 as The Game sets scoring record

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press