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Chattanooga’s Boo Carter seals Colorado’s dramatic win at Georgia Tech

Chattanooga native Boo Carter's Colorado debut was a victory for the Buffaloes. The Tennessee transfer made sure of that Thursday night at Georgia Tech.

By MAURA CAREY / The Associated Press September 3, 2026

Colorado defensive back Boo Carter (6) celebrates after blocking Georgia Tech's field-goal attempt at the end of Thursday night's season opener for both teams in Atlanta. The play by Carter, a Chattanooga native and Tennessee transfer who made his Colorado debut, sealed a 14-13 victory for the Buffaloes after their last-minute touchdown to take the lead. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Judge’s ruling against NCAA clears path to LSU for ex-NFL players

LSU's chances of fielding a team that includes former NFL players improved Thursday night as a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA.

By BRETT MARTEL / The Associated Press September 3, 2026

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Zxavian Harris stands on the field before the team's NFL preseason exhibition game against the host Los Angeles Rams on Aug. 22 in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

North Carolina football GM resigns as school continues investigation

University of North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi has resigned, the school announced Thursday.

By AARON BEARD / The Associated Press September 3, 2026

Michael Lombardi stands on the home sideline before North Carolina's ACC game against Stanford last Nov. 8 in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

UMass ends 16-game skid that was longest active losing streak in FBS

The UMass Minutemen have won a game against a fellow Football Bowl Subdivision program for the first time in three years.

By EVERETT MERRILL / The Associated Press September 3, 2026

UMass football coach Joe Harasymiak guided the Minutemen to a season-opening 37-21 road win against Rutgers on Thursday night. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

New version of Pac-12 Conference ready for first weekend of football

The Pac-12, the self-dubbed "Conference of Champions," turned into the conference of ashes. Now the league is doing its best to rise from them.

By JOHN MARSHALL / The Associated Press September 3, 2026

Football players for Pac-12 members Oregon State, left, and Washington State take part in a coin toss before their game last Nov. 29 in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Pasquali’s Pix: Chattanooga a top-10 market in avid college football fandom

Do you fly flags on your vehicles to support your favorite college football team?

By David Paschall September 2, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Andrew Ferguson / With a sizable collection of Tennessee and Georgia fans, as well as supporters of Alabama, Auburn, Georgia Tech, UTC and Vanderbilt among others, Chattanooga is the nation's No. 7 most avid college football market according to Nielsen Communications.

Vols transfer safety TJ Metcalf no stranger to sizable stadiums

It's hard to confuse the maize and blue of Michigan and the football helmets of the Wolverines with Tennessee orange and the "Power T" helmets of the Volunteers.

By David Paschall September 2, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Kate Luffman / Tennessee senior safety TJ Metcalf is at his third power conference program after previously starting for Arkansas and Michigan.

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UTC’s receiver shortage opens door for Erik Bussmann

What might have seemed to outsiders like a sudden opportunity for Erik Bussmann last week was a role he has spent years preparing for at UTC.

By Gene Henley September 2, 2026

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / UTC junior receiver Erik Bussmann runs a route during an Aug. 14 preseason practice at Scrappy Moore Field. Bussmann made the first start of his UTC career last week as the Mocs opened the season with a road win against the University of West Georgia.

UTC notebook: Evan Rogers wins golf opener vs. loaded field in Knoxville

UTC golfer Evan Rogers is 1-for-1 as a sophomore, and he helped the Mocs open their 2026-27 schedule strong to continue the program's best stretch in years.