College Football Week 8 News and Notes

The college football season is here. Every week, different news and notes will pop up, which will affect what happens on the field and off it. Here are the college football week 8 news and notes.

Journey Brown Could Miss Season

Penn State running back Journey Brown could miss the season after being treated for a medical issue this offseason. He had 890 rushing yards last season.

Pooka Williams Opts Out to be Closer to Ailing Mother

Kansas running back Pooka Williams has opted out for the rest of the season to go home and be closer to his ailing mother. He released a statement on Twitter announcing the news.

Jeff Brohm Tests Positive for COVID

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm has tested positive for COVID. It is unlikely that he will be able to coach in Purdue’s season- opener against Iowa.

NC State’s Devin Leary Out 4-8 Weeks

NC State quarterback Devin Leary will be out 4-8 weeks with a broken fibula.

Other News and Notes:

• The Pac-12 has released tie-breaker rules and game cancellation policy.
• The MAC has released their schedule with times for the first two weeks of the season.
• New Mexico and Colorado State are unable to play due to the prevalence of COVID-19 in Bernalillo County. The game will be a no contest and will not be rescheduled
• The Gasparilla Bowl will be renamed the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl.
• Marshall has added a Nov 7 game vs. UMASS.
• Tennessee defensive line coach Jimmy Brumbaugh has been let go.

This will be updated until Saturday kicks off!

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