LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Isaac Brown ran for a career-high 235 yards and two touchdowns on just 17 carries, including a game-changing 97-yard score, for the Louisville Cardinals, who rallied to take down the Florida State Seminoles 44-20 on Friday night. Known for his big-play capabilities, the running back scored on the first play for the Cardinals (3-3, 2-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) after Louisville’s Kaleb Beasley stopped Jasen Lopez at the Cardinals 3 on a fourth-and-goal from the 2 with 9:28 left in the first half. The Seminoles (3-3, 1-2) led 14-0 at the time and appeared to be in total control of the game. Louisville never looked back, outgaining the Seminoles 438-190 after the fourth-down stop.
UNDATED (AP) — The College Sports Commission is investigating possible rules violations at several Power Four conference schools. AP confirmed a CBS Sports report that the inquiries focus on potential breaches of the $21.5 million spending cap per school for player payments. The investigation also looks into third-party payments that might bypass this cap. The CSC has questioned between five and 10 schools, although this doesn't confirm a full investigation. The commission monitors third-party deals to ensure fair value and valid business purposes. Some schools reportedly spend up to $50 million on football rosters. The CSC can impose penalties, including postseason bans and spending restrictions.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — N.C. State’s former director of sports medicine faces a more than $2 million bond on charges of sexually abusing former Wolfpack male athletes. That comes after he was indicted by a grand jury in North Carolina last month and later arrested in Florida. Robert Murphy Jr. faces nine felony counts of sexual contact under pretext of medical treatment and 23 counts of sexual battery, a misdemeanor. Murphy was originally accused of misconduct in civil lawsuits. The first came from a single athlete in August 2022, but the number grew to 31 in a complaint filed earlier this year.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — No. 3 Notre Dame has emerged as a model of consistency in this ever-changing college football world. The storied program has won 15 straight games, all by double digits, putting the unbeaten Fighting Irish on the cusp of making more history. Army set the Football Bowl Subdivision record for most consecutive double-digit win margins with 21 from 1944-46. Miami is second at 17 from 2000 to 2001. Notre Dame can move within one of the Hurricanes when its hosts struggling Stanford on Saturday.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A hurricane is menacing the Gulf Coast, but President Donald Trump remains eager to attend a big college football game in Alabama on Saturday night. Trump hopes to visit Bryant-Denny Stadium for the Top 10 Alabama-Georgia matchup. Officials are still discussing how the storm might affect the game. Trump said on Wednesday that he doesn't want to do anything to strain resources. His love of sports and large crowds are often key factors in his travel plans, even close to the Nov. 3 midterm elections. The White House sees the games as a way to energize Republicans, but others say mixing sports and politics can be risky.
UNDATED (AP) — Wake Forest heads to N.C. State chasing a 5-1 start to headline the weekly slate in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Demon Deacons are coming off a blowout win against Stanford. They're visiting the Wolfpack in a long-running instate series. The schedule includes No. 25 Pittsburgh hosting North Carolina and Florida State visiting Louisville. Players to watch include Duke quarterback Walker Eget in a trip to Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer in a matchup with California.
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami quarterback Darian Mensah's uniform was covered in Clemson turf after a tough game last weekend. Despite a 41-13 win, Mensah focused on improvement, not praise. Miami is 5-0, leading the Atlantic Coast Conference, and ranked No. 4 in the AP Top 25. The Hurricanes boast the top scoring defense and second-best scoring offense nationally. Coach Mario Cristobal emphasizes staying focused on the next game. Miami enters a bye week with injuries but remains strong. Mensah has thrown for 15 touchdowns with no interceptions, completing 84.2% of his passes.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Gerry McNamara, the former Syracuse basketball star, is now the coach tasked with reviving the fledgling program. Syracuse has missed the last five NCAA Tournaments, a stark contrast to its glory days under Jim Boeheim. McNamara, hired in March, is determined to bring the team back to national prominence. He emphasizes competitiveness and has already brought three players from the successful Siena team that nearly upset No. 1 Duke in the NCAA Tournament in March. McNamara's deep connection to Syracuse and his reputation are seen as assets in fundraising and recruiting. He believes his experience and understanding of the program can lead Syracuse back to success.
