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BC's quarterback situation seems to be in good hands with dual threat Thomas Castellanos (left).

Seven thoughts on Boston College football after three games

The Eagles have been wildly inconsistent in a 1-2 start but are stoked with confidence heading into Saturday's game against Louisville.

Northeastern is still the team to beat, and other top story lines as the women’s college hockey season begins
The Huskies lost their three top scorers from last season and face a tough schedule but should be up to the challenge.

Synonymous with Dartmouth football, Buddy Teevens revived the program not once but twice
Teevens, who died Tuesday, led the Big Green to an Ivy League title as a player and to five more as head coach.

Boston College suspends men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams indefinitely for hazing

University administrators “determined that hazing had occurred within the program,” according to a statement released Wednesday.

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At Globe Summit, NCAA president Charlie Baker discusses his role and the state of collegiate athletics
The former Massachusetts governor has entered the fray at a transformative time for college sports.

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Collectives run the world of NIL in college sports — and they’re slowly coming to Massachusetts
Entering Year 3, NIL isn't just brand deals for the biggest stars. In fact, a number of local schools are directing donors to loosely affiliated groups who will distribute money to athletes.

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Baylor settles years-long federal lawsuit in sexual assault scandal that rocked the Baptist school
It ends a wide-ranging scandal that led to the ouster of the university president and its football coach, and tainted the school’s reputation.

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL 24, UCONN 17
UConn’s second-half rally held up by untimely penalty in loss to Florida International
Ta’Quan Robertson finished 15 of 32 for 170 passing yards. Devontae Houston carried 19 times for 126 yards to lead UConn (0-3).

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PORTLAND STATE 91, NORTH AMERICAN 0

Portland State head coach Bruce Barnum watched his team find the end zone 13 times in just three quarters.

Portland State scores 13 touchdowns, sets Big Sky record with 91-0 rout of North American University

The Vikings scored four touchdowns through the air, seven on the ground, and returned an interception and a punt for a touchdown. 10:13 p.m.

EASTERN MICHIGAN 19, UMASS 17

UMass quarterback Carlos Davis, shown in action against Auburn, threw a third-quarter touchdown pass to Gino Campiotti to tie the game with Eastern Michigan.

Kay’Ron Lynch-Adams scores UMass late lead, but Eastern Michigan answers for the win

The Minutemen were beaten for a 50-yard touchdown by the Eagles with 1:20 remaining. An 8-yard touchdown run by Adams with 2:42 to play had given UMass the lead. 7:51 p.m.

HARVARD 45, ST. THOMAS 13

Tim Murphy had plenty of points to celebrate as Harvard opened its 150th football season.

Shane McLaughlin, Harvard off and running with win to open 150th football season

McLaughlin ran for a 79-yard touchdown on the Crimson's first offensive play. The defense stepped up for Harvard, too, highlighted by Ty Bartrum’s 96-yard interception return for a score. 6:02 p.m.

HOLY CROSS 49, YALE 24

Matthew Sluka threw for four touchdowns and ran for another pair of scores.

Matthew Sluka, Holy Cross pass Yale by in second half to run away with nonconference victory

Sluka was involved in six touchdowns and led the Crusaders to four straight scores after halftime. Jalen Coker caught three of Sluka's four touchdown passes. 5:33 p.m.

Florida State 31, Boston College 29

Boston College defensive back Elijah Jones (1) forces Florida State running back Lawrance Toafili (9) to fumble, leading to Khari Johnson's 8-yard scoop-and-score early in the fourth quarter of Saturday's exciting ACC tilt at Alumni Stadium.

BC’s upset bid against No. 3 Florida State comes up short

BC committed 11 penalties for 81 yards in the first half alone, and a program-record 18 (for 132 yards) on the day. 3:52 p.m.

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Tim Murphy begins his 30th season at the helm of Harvard football Saturday at the Stadium against St. Thomas.

Harvard kicks off 150th season of football vs. St. Thomas, and the Crimson are expecting good things

The Crimson went 1-4 at Harvard Stadium in a 6-4 season last year but are 11-0 in their last 11 season openers at home. 8:15 p.m.

florida state at BC | saturday, noon (ABC)

Massive guard Christian Mahogany (73) has helped the Eagles improve their running game substantially this season.

After injury and adversity, Christian Mahogany is anchoring BC’s offensive line again

A torn ACL kept him out for all of 2022, but he has resumed his mission to become a first-round pick, bringing an undeniable presence to the field. 11:48 a.m.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Mel Tucker is in the third year of a $95 million, 10-year contract with Michigan State.

Michigan State suspends coach Mel Tucker after allegations of harassing rape survivor/activist

University president Teresa K. Woodruff and athletic director Alan Haller announced the suspension pending the results of an outside investigation into the allegations. “This morning’s news may sound like the MSU of old,” Woodruff said. “It is not.” 6:43 p.m.