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AP Sports WriterLSU coach Orgeron's success fueling Cajun pride on the bayouBy BRETT MARTELLAROSE, La. (AP) A cardboard likeness of Ed Orgeron, wearing a purple polo with gold LSU lettering, stands in an entertainment parlor at the home of one of his childhood friends.The life-size cutout was displayed...

No. 16 Memphis, No. 21 Cincinnati face off for AAC titleBy The Associated PressNo. 21 Cincinnati (10-2, 7-1 AAC, No. 20 CFP) at No. 16 Memphis (11-1, 7-1, No. 17), Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EST (ABC).Line: Memphis by 9.Series record: Memphis 22-13.WHAT'S AT STAKE?The American Athletic Conference title is...

AP Sports WriterNCAA weighs moratorium amid push to offer fall sportsBy STEVE MEGARGEEThe NCAA Division I Council is debating whether to let a moratorium on voluntary workouts on campus expire at the end of the month as a growing number of college leaders express confidence that fall sports will...

Associated PressD'Eriq King intends to stay at HoustonBy JOSHUA KOCHHOUSTON (AP) D'Eriq King says he is staying at the University of Houston.The quarterback is denying reports that he intends to transfer after redshirting the remainder of the 2019 season.''That was never a thought,'' King said Tuesday. ''I never...

Rice quarterback Wiley Green leaves game against Wake ForestHOUSTON (AP) Rice quarterback Wiley Green was carted off the field with 4:44 left in the first quarter Friday night against Wake Forest.Green was trying to dive head-first into the end zone, but was met by Royce Francis and Justin...

AP Sports WriterSteve Spurrier returns 'home' as ambassador, consultantBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Just call him the Head Ball Consultant.Steve Spurrier, who already has a statue outside Florida's football stadium and recently had the field named after him, will now serve as ambassador and consultant for the school's...

Amazing Amy to join 4 others as Fiesta Bowl parade marshalsPHOENIX (AP) Special Olympian Amy Bockerstette will join an elite group of women serving as grand marshals for the Fiesta Bowl parade.The inspirational golfer with Down syndrome will serve as grand marshal for the Dec. 28 parade with...

AP College Football WriterCollege Football Picks: Michigan tries to change narrativeBy RALPH D. RUSSOThere is a strong temptation in college football to define teams early in the season, especially when a traditional power delivers a high-profile clunker.That's where No. 11 Michigan is as the Wolverines head into the first...

AP College Football WriterAP Top 25 Podcast: New coaches facing toughest challengesBy RALPH D. RUSSONot all new coaches face the same challenges in college football. Who has the toughest task ahead of him in 2019?AP Photo NY151Eds: APNewsNow. With AP Photos.By RALPH D. RUSSO=AP College Football Writer=Not all new...

The UTEP and the LOUISIANA TECH will both be gunning for a victory on 10/20/2018 at 3:30 PM when they meet in a game matchup. UTEP vs LOUISIANA TECH When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 20, 2018 Where: Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana ROT TEAM PS OU ML 349 UTEP -23.5 (-110) 48.5 (-110)   350 LOUISIANA TECH TV: 3:30 PM LINE: -23.5 PREDICTION: LOUISIANA TECH , UTEP Oddsmakers currently have the...

Florida A&M to face competitive schedule(Stats Perform) - Florida A&M will seek to build off a banner season during its competitive, 11-game schedule this year.The Rattlers finished last season 9-2 and a MEAC-best 7-1, although it was ineligible for the conference title due to NCAA Academic Progress Rate sanctions.In...

AP Sports WriterMinnesota QB Morgan uncertain for next game with concussionBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The status of quarterback Tanner Morgan is uncertain for 11th-ranked Minnesota’s game at Northwestern after back-to-back sacks in the last game put the sophomore in the concussion protocol.Coach P.J. Fleck said Tuesday that Morgan...