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Associated PressFlorida State gets extra motivation from Jackson, LouisvilleBy JOE REEDYTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) If a disappointing start isn't a big enough chip on Florida State's shoulder, the Seminoles can draw some additional incentive from their opponent Saturday.The Louisville Cardinals.Yes, the Cardinals who dealt the Seminoles one of their...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=FCS team of the week: Alcorn State thrives on big stageBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Alcorn State coach Fred McNair likes how his players focus amid the emotions and distractions that surround big games.That was important on Saturday when Alcorn beat Southern 27-13 for its best win...

Marv Lewis joins football staff at Arizona State as adviserTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Former Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis is joining Arizona State coach Herm Edwards' staff as a special adviser.The school announced the hiring on Tuesday. Lewis spent 16 seasons coaching the Bengals and is the franchise's all-time...

AP Sports WriterPickett, Panthers look to hang tough after rough openerBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The debut of Pittsburgh's new-look offense included an alarming sight that kept repeating itself during a season-opening 30-14 loss to Virginia : quarterback Kenny Pickett picking himself up off the turf after taking another...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Most surprising unsigned FCS playersBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - The waiting during an NFL Draft can be difficult for a prospect hoping for an opportunity, but when he goes undrafted and the hours turn into days, the anxiousness becomes excruciating.Some players had free agent contracts in the...

SEC relaxes transfer rules, clearing path for UF's JeffersonBy The Associated PressThe Southeastern Conference has relaxed two rules regarding intra-league transfers, clearing the way for former Mississippi receiver Van Jefferson to play at Florida this fall and opening the door for Alabama offensive lineman Brandon Kennedy to be eligible...

AP College Football WriterWaiting game: 15 days between CFP semifinals, championshipBy RALPH D. RUSSOGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The matchup is set for a tantalizing College Football Playoff national championship game.On one side, defending champ Clemson, with its 29-game winning streak. On the other, unbeaten and No. 1 LSU, with...

Azusa Pacific to drop football after 55 yearsAZUSA, Calif. (AP) Azusa Pacific is ending its football program this month after 55 years of Division II and NAIA competition.Athletic director Gary Pine said the decision was prompted by other four-year schools in California dropping the sport over the last...

The fans at Doak Campbell Stadium will be treated to a game between the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the Florida State Seminoles when they take their seats on Saturday. Wake Forest at Florida State 185 WAKE FOREST -22.5 52 186 FLORIDA ST -21.5 53 When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 15, 2016 Where:...

AP Sports WriterUnderdogs again, Clemson heading to another CFP title gameBy PETE IACOBELLINo. 3 Clemson is an underdog - again.Once more, the defending national champions have to deal with being labeled second best when they face No. 1 LSU for the College Football Playoff title in New Orleans on...

AP Sports WriterPurdue's penalties prompt Brohm to adopt new punishmentsBy MICHAEL MAROTPurdue coach Jeff Brohm has seen enough silly penalties to last him the entire season.Now, after watching flags cost the Boilermakers potential wins in each of their first two games, he is imposing new punishments.''There has to be...

Associated PressFamily ties lead USC's defense into Pac-12 title gameBy DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) It didn't take long for Southern California defensive coordinator Todd Orlando to realize his first season would be a family affair.Cousins Talanoa Hufanga and Marlon Tuipulotu would anchor the defense as third-year starters at...