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Clark to start at QB for Penn State (AP)
Joe Paterno’s record 43rd season on the sideline will begin with a new starting quarterback, and, most likely, another milestone. The Hall of Fame coach picked Daryll Clark to start No. 22 Penn State’s season opener Saturday against Coastal Carolina, a contest in which Paterno could tie Florida State’s Bobby Bowden atop the career wins list for major college coaches.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 College Sports Minute
The College Sports Minute continues its preseason look at the Top 5 Heisman candidates for the 2008 season.

Beamer plans to redshirt Taylor
Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer has announced that he will redshirt sophomore quarterback Tyrod Taylor this season, as Sean Glennon has officially landed the No. 1 jo

Clemson coach, players differ on opener (AP)
Ask Clemson coach Tommy Bowden and he’d much rather start with a lesser opponent to gauge his team’s readiness. Ask Clemson’s players, and there’s no better opener for the No. 9 Tigers than 24th-ranked Alabama at the Georgia Dome on Saturday. “I think everybody’s saying, ‘Oh, they don’t deserve to be in the top 10.footballcoachingclub.com’>10.footballcoachingclub.com’>10.

Florida WR Harvin participates in drills (AP)
Florida receiver Percy Harvin participated in 7-on-7 drills Tuesday, but coach Urban Meyer said he was not sure if Harvin would play in Saturday’s season opener against Hawaii. “He’s looking pretty good out there right now,” Meyer said. “You know our stance around here. You’ve got to be ready to play. If he’s ready to play, he’ll play.” Harvin, who is still dealing with a right heel injury that…

Bowden: Things I’d like to see this season
Terry Bowden has spent his life around college football as a fan, player, coach and analyst. After making his preseason predictions, he has a list of things he would like to happen, no matter how unlikely. No. 1 on his list is a grand finale for college football’s two winningest coaches, Bobby Bowden and Joe Paterno

ECU, Holtz agree to new 6-year contract (AP)
Skip Holtz and East Carolina agreed to a new contract Tuesday that will last through the 2013 season. Athletic director Terry Holland said the contract contains changes to his incentive and bonus structure and should encourage Holtz “to stay with us a long, long time.” Holland said specifics of Holtz’s new deal can’t be released until the contract is approved by the school’s board of trustees.