MORGANTOWN (AP) — West Virginia has added former LSU punter Josh Growden as a graduate transfer.

West Virginia coach Neal Brown announced that Growden practiced with the Mountaineers on Saturday.

Growden averaged 41.4 yards per punt as a freshman in 2016 before Zach Von Rosenburg replaced him as LSU’s primary punter the past two seasons.

The 26-year-old Growden is a native of Clare, Australia. He’s looking to replace the graduated Billy Kinney. The Mountaineers had four freshmen listed as punters on the roster before Growden’s arrival.

Brown says Growden “fits a need.”

Oklahoma DB Norwood

out for the season

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma defensive back Tre Norwood is out for the season with an undisclosed injury.

Coach Lincoln Riley made the announcement Friday.

Norwood started all 14 games last season and was the projected starter at nickel back this season. Riley said the junior will be missed because of his experience and versatility, including his play on special teams.

Last season, Norwood tied for fifth on the team with 58 tackles last season. He had an interception in the final minute of last season’s Big 12 title game victory over Texas and five tackles in the College Football Playoff loss to Alabama.

Riley said Brendan Radley-Hiles, Chanse Sylvie and Jeremiah Criddell all could fill the role.

Judge allows former KU coach’s lawsuit to proceed

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled former Kansas football coach David Beaty’s lawsuit against the school will proceed.

Federal Judge Kathryn Vratil declined a motion from the university to dismiss the lawsuit on Thursday.

Beaty sued Kansas in March. He alleges breach of contract and claims he’s owed $3 million. Beaty was fired in November after posting a 6-42 record in nearly four seasons.

The Lawrence Journal-World reports Kansas spokeswoman Erinn Barcomb-Peterson says the university still believes Beaty’s court filings contain misstatements and false claims.

Kansas officials have said they are withholding the money pending an NCAA investigation into possible rules violations.

Beaty’s lawyers have said the former coach is unaware of any violations of NCAA rules during his tenure.

Pitt DE Rashad Weaver tears ACL, will miss entire season

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh junior defensive lineman Rashad Weaver’s season is over.

The school announced Friday that Weaver will miss all of 2019 after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during practice Thursday. Weaver led the Panthers with 6¢ sacks, 14 tackles for loss and three fumble recoveries in 2018 while helping Pitt win the ACC’s Coastal Division title.

Coach Pat Narduzzi said the school will explore getting a medical redshirt for Weaver.

“We’re going to miss Rashad dearly,” Narduzzi said. “I feel bad for him. It’s not easy to sit with the doctor and hear that news come out. And then to go break it to (him), it’s one of the ugliest days you can really have.”