As we approach week 7, we are officially halfway through the regular season slate of the 2016 college football season. This season has been filled with upsets and surprises through six weeks, and the latter half should be just as exciting.
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Week 3 of College Football Holds Major Playoff Implications
The opening weekend of college football was electrifying, but week three could be even better. There are numerous games that could decide divisional winners, but there are also some of the best non-conference matchup of the year. Enough of the intro talk, though, let’s get to the games.
No. 4 Arizona edges Duke to win NIT Tip-Off
Nick Johnson scored all but two of his 15 points in the second half and No. 4 Arizona beat No. 6 Duke 72-66 on Friday night in the championship game of the NIT Season Tip-Off.
Stanford squashes Oregon, rally attempt
Tyler Gaffney ran for 157 yards, and No. 5 Stanford hammered No. 3 Oregon for three quarters before holding off a furious rally by the fast-paced Ducks for a 26-20 victory Thursday night.
Hundley, UCLA hold on for win over Utah
Hundley hit the trifecta with a touchdown each passing, rushing and receiving Thursday night to lead the 12th-ranked Bruins to a 34-27 win over Utah that lifted UCLA to 4-0 for the first time since 2005.
Report: ASU extends coach Graham through ’18
Arizona State has agreed on contract extensions for football coach Todd Graham and athletic director Steve Patterson through 2018, a person familiar with the deals told The Associated Press.
WR Lee: Trojans held players-only meeting
USC wide receiver Marqise Lee confirmed that there was a players-only meeting Sunday without coach Lane Kiffin’s knowledge to discuss the future, a day after the Trojans lost to Washington State, the Los Angeles Daily News reported Wednesday.
Tillman Tunnel overhaul inspires Sun Devils
Arizona State has always embraced the legacy of Pat Tillman, one of its most celebrated alumni. This year, the Sun Devils are taking it to a new level while also educating current players about the linebacker-turned-pro-turned-Army Ranger.
Media poll selects Ducks to win Pac-12 title
Oregon received 14 of the 25 first-place votes for the Pac-12 North Division in the poll, earning 139 points. The defending Rose Bowl champion Cardinal, who might be even deeper than last season’s team, received 11 first-place votes and 134 points.
Oregon State’s Starks transferring to Illinois
Starks, a 5-foot-9, 165-pound guard, decided to leave Oregon State to be closer to his ailing grandmother in Chicago. He will seek a family hardship waiver from the NCAA and could be eligible next season. He also considered transferring to Bradley.