Boise State president blasts rival Idaho

Boise State University President Bob Kustra on Wednesday said his remarks the previous day about a bitter football rivalry with the University of Idaho, in which he called Vandals culture "nasty" and "inebriated," came out harsher than he intended.

But Kustra is defending his stance that there's no reason for the Broncos to continue traveling to northern Idaho to play the Vandals on their home turf in Moscow.

Former Oklahoma A&M star Bob Fenimore dies • Bob Fenimore, a two-time All-American at Oklahoma A&M who became the top pick in the 1947 NFL draft, died Wednesday after a fight with cancer. He was 84. Fenimore was a star on offense and defense for Oklahoma A&M — now known as Oklahoma State — in the 1940s, highlighted by his 1945 season when he led the nation in total offense and rushing.

Texas-Minnesota series canceled • Minnesota's goal to upgrade its nonconference football schedules has taken a hit, with two games against Texas canceled due to a disagreement over video rights. The Longhorns were scheduled to play at Minnesota on Sept. 19, 2015. The Gophers were slated to visit Texas on Sept. 17, 2016.

Younger Brindise leaving South Carolina • Reserve quarterback Zac Brindise — the younger brother of former Florida quarterback Noah Brindise, who played for current South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier — has left the Gamecocks and plans to transfer.

Associated Press