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Perich led the Big Ten and set the Minnesota freshman record with five interceptions last season, he’s been taking regular turns at wide receiver during training camp.
Wisconsin quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. wasn’t necessarily looking to stay in the Big Ten when he decided to leave Maryland and enter the transfer portal. It just worked out that way.
Alabama said it was making adjustments to its nonconference schedule in response to the announcement that the SEC would go from playing eight to nine league games starting in 2026.
Virginia Tech removed co-captain Caleb Woodson from his leadership position and declared his playing status for the Hokies’ season opener vs. No. 13 South Carolina as undecided following his DWI arrest.
Bryce Underwood was expected to take the first snap for No. 14 Michigan this season after being the nation’s top-ranked recruit last year and flipping his commitment from LSU.