The Champaign County Circuit Court trial of former Illinois receiver Derrick McPhearson, who is facing felony residential burglary and theft charges stemming from a March 11 arrest, was postponed until Oct. 22 after a defense motion. McPhearson and fellow receiver Jody Ellis were kicked off the team after their arrests.
*Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz suspended receivers Dominique Douglas and Anthony Bowman after their arrest for unauthorized use of a credit card.
*Kansas State coach Ron Prince suspended Rashaad Norwood after the tight end was charged Sunday with domestic battery.
*West Virginia defensive back Ellis Lankster and linebacker Jame Thomas were arrested and charged with transferring and receiving stolen property in an off-campus situation.
*Pitt freshman offensive lineman Chris Jacobson needs surgery to repair a dislocated knee cap and may miss the season.
*Sam Keller, who transferred from Arizona State last year, was named Nebraska’s starting quarterback by coach Bill Callahan.
*USC coach Pete Carroll said receiver Jamere Holland has been dimissed for unspecified reasons.
*Jake Long, Mike Hart and Shawn Crable were elected as Michigan’s captains.
