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No. 14 Stanford opens against Rice in Sydney, AustraliaBy The Associated PressNo. 14 Stanford (10-3) vs. Rice (3-9) at Sydney, Australia, 10 p.m. (ESPN)Line: Stanford minus 31.Series: Rice leads 3-2.WHAT'S AT STAKEStanford begins life without running back Christian McCaffrey, who was a first-round draft pick by the Carolina...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=SWAC to stop playing conference championship gameBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - The Southwestern Athletic Conference is planning to forgo the only conference championship game in the FCS after this year's matchup on Dec. 2 in Houston.In a surprising announcement Tuesday, the SWAC said it will begin sending...

Demetrius Cooper ordered to undergo daily alcohol testingEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) A court has ordered Michigan State defensive end Demetrius Cooper to undergo daily alcohol testing after he consumed alcohol last month in violation of his bond.Cooper in November accepted a plea deal on misdemeanor assault charges for...

The Latest: Swofford says no imminent plans for realignmentCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Latest on ACC media days (all times local):12:05 p.m.The Atlantic has long been the power division in ACC football, with Clemson and Florida State combining to win six straight league titles.But Commissioner John Swofford says he...

The Latest: Malzahn says QB competition at Auburn is legitHOOVER, Ala. (AP) The Latest on SEC media days (all times local):11:55 a.m.Gus Malzahn insists Auburn really does have a quarterback battle.Baylor transfer Jarrett Stidham seems to be the odds-on favorite to win the job over returning starter Sean...

AP Sports WriterNobody's laughing at Buffaloes' lofty goals this timeBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Just like last year, Colorado coach Mike MacIntyre has declared that the Buffaloes' goal is to play in the Pac-12 title game.Only this time, nobody laughed.A year ago, the Buffaloes were picked as cellar...

STATS Writer=Six ranked MVFC teams ready for openersBy TAYLOR BECHTOLD(STATS) - With the Missouri Valley Football Conference's opening night fast approaching, all eyes are on what South Dakota State's prolific aerial attack can do for an encore after helping the Jackrabbits roll to a share of the conference title...

Sun Belt announces divisions for 2018 football seasonPOINT CLEAR, Ala. (AP) The Sun Belt Conference will split into two five-team divisions, broken up simply by east and west, starting in 2018.The conference announced its divisions Tuesday after the end of its spring meetings.The East Division will include Appalachian...

Michigan WR Perry pleads guilty in assault caseLANSING, Mich. (AP) A University of Michigan receiver has pleaded guilty to resisting a police officer and misdemeanor assault and battery in connection with a confrontation outside an East Lansing bar.The Lansing State Journal reports (http://on.lsj.com/2tYDOL5 ) that 20-year-old Grant Perry...

STATS Writer=Taylor looks to lead Western Illinois' new-look defenseBy TAYLOR BECHTOLD(STATS) - Brett Taylor has received plenty of accolades for his on-field work delivering blows to oncoming blockers, chasing down opposing ball carriers and prying away turnovers.The Western Illinois inside linebacker, however, is also interested in watching and learning...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Montana's Gustafson gains tryout with BearsBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - It doesn't have quite the fanfare of the Chicago Bears drafting Mitchell Trubisky with the second overall pick, but former Montana quarterback Brady Gustafson hopes to impress the NFC North team as well.Gustafson has a tryout with...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Marist, San Diego lead PFL preseason teamBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - If Marist gets off the roller-coaster ride this season, the Red Foxes surely will be a factor in the Pioneer Football League title race.Marist has an experienced lineup, including the seven players who were named Tuesday...