The NBA and multiple college basketball conferences postponed games in response to winter weather that broke snowfall records in some southern states and coated others with a mix of snow and ice.

The expansion of the College Football Playoff has led to an evolution in how The Associated Press puts together its all-bowl team.

Quarterback Grayson McCall announced he’ll transfer from Coastal Carolina to North Carolina State following an injury-plagued season and former Wolfpack quarterback MJ Morris is heading to Maryland.

Kyle Vantrease threw four touchdown passes, including a 22-yarder to Derwin Burgess Jr. with 1:10 remaining, and Georgia Southern beat No. 25 James Madison 45-38 to spoil the Dukes’ first appearance in the AP Top 25.

No. 16 Arkansas' game against No. 7 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and No. 18 Wisconsin's meeting with No. 12 Notre Dame at Soldier Field in Chicago highlight the college football schedule on Saturday.

(AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)NEW ORLEANS – Shai Werts had three touchdown runs and threw a 65-yard scoring pass to help Georgia Southern beat Louisiana Tech 38-3 in the New Orleans Bowl on Wednesday. Georgia Southern came up with four interceptions — including two near its own goal line in the first quarter. Georgia Southern (8-5), which came in averaging 262 yards rushing, finished with 322 against Louisiana Tech (5-5). The Bulldogs were trying to win a bowl for the seventh straight season, but could not overcome three interceptions thrown by Allen inside the Georgia Southern 30 in the first half. Georgia Southern: Hosts Gardner-Webb on Sept. 4.

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Florida Atlantic postponed its football opener Saturday at Georgia Southern because of a coronavirus outbreak. The school declined to specify how many of the positive tests involved players, coaches or staff. ___Southeastern Conference teams can elect to cancel or reschedule games if they either don’t have 53 scholarship players available or can’t meet some position minimums. They can opt out if they don’t meet certain position minimums for available scholarship players, including seven offensive linemen, with one center, one quarterback and four defensive linemen. A school could opt to play with fewer players or position players available.

COLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina steps out of conference when it hosts Appalachian State on Senior Day Saturday, but this isn't a typical late-season breather that shows up on many SEC schedules. LINE: South Carolina -5South Carolina's banged-up offense may be even thinner as senior running back Tavien Feaster, who leads the team with 625 yards and five touchdowns, is questionable to play because of a groin injury. It remains to be seen how Appalachian State regroups after rival Georgia Southern knocked it from the Top 25 for the second straight season. Appalachian State is 22-11 on the road since joining the FBS in 2014. PREDICTION: Appalachian State 27, South Carolina 24

BOONE, N.C. Appalachian State on Thursday tries for its 14th straight victory when it hosts Georgia Southern - the last team to defeat the No. ABOUT GEORGIA SOUTHERN (4-3, 2-1 Sun Belt)The Eagles boast the No. Georgia Southern is the only FBS team to have six players rush for at least 100 yards in a game this season. 4 Ohio State (14) have longer active winning streaks than Appalachian State. PREDICTION: Appalachian State 31, Georgia Southern 14

Fleck when it hosts Georgia Southern in the final game of its non-conference slate on Saturday. Minnesota is 10-0 all-time against Sun Belt Conference opponents and hopes to stay perfect by notching its 12th consecutive home win in non-conference play. "It was kind of nerve-wracking at first but as I got into the game things started to slow down for me." Gophers RB Rodney Smith needs 124 yards to move past Chris Darkins (3,235) for fifth place on the program's all-time rushing list. PREDICTION: Minnesota 41, Georgia Southern 17More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.