NEW YORK — Syracuse and Pittsburgh are in talks with the Atlantic Coast Conference about leaving the Big East to join the league, The New York Times reported Friday night.
The story cited an unidentified source with direct knowledge of the talks. Officials at Pittsburgh, Syracuse and the ACC declined comment.
If Syracuse and Pittsburgh decide to leave the Big East, it could lead to another dramatic shuffle in college athletics. Texas A&M has announced its intention to join the Southeastern Conference, leaving the future of the Big 12 in doubt. Syracuse is a founding member of the Big East, and Pittsburgh joined the league in 1982.
No. 4 Boise State 40, Toledo 15
TOLEDO, Ohio — Kellen Moore went 32-of-42 for 455 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Broncos (2-0), while the Rockets (1-2) dropped a sure touchdown pass in the first half and fumbled inside the Broncos’ 10 in the third quarter.
Iowa State 24, Connecticut 20
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Darius Reynolds had 128 yards receiving and two second-half touchdowns, including the winning score with just over nine minutes left, as the Cyclones overcame a 10-0 deficit en route to their first 3-0 start since 2005.
Kill will return to coach Gophers after seizure
MINNEAPOLIS — Even the worst seizure of Minnesota coach Jerry Kill’s life won’t keep him from being with his team for today’s game vs. Miami (Ohio).
“It’s kind of knocked me out. This has been a haul,” Kill said of the initial seizure he suffered in the final seconds of last Saturday’s game — and additional seizures he said he suffered in the day or two afterward — but he intends to take part, whether it’s on the sideline or press box.
Mississippi State loses starting guard
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State starting guard Tobias Smith is out for the season after tearing ligaments in his left knee during Thursday’s 19-6 loss to LSU.
