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AP Sports WriterEast still least? Florida, Georgia vying for SEC titleBy DAVID BRANDTHOOVER, Ala. (AP) Georgia's got the two star running backs and an experienced defense. Florida has the intriguing transfer quarterback and has won 19 games over the past two seasons under coach Jim McElwain.Together, the two...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Rare subpar season motivates South Carolina State in MEACBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - South Carolina State has never had a losing MEAC record under coach Buddy Pough. Many teams would embrace last year's 5-3 mark.But, oh, do the Bulldogs seek a sweeter ending this year to Pough's...

Associated PressNo. 3 Florida State's defense poised to outshine offenseBy JOE REEDYTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Florida State has largely been known for its offense during Jimbo Fisher's eight seasons as head coach.This could be the season where that could change. FSU has a defense with enough talent to outshine...

AP Sports WriterArmy kicks off season at home against FordhamBy JOHN KEKISForgive Army coach Jeff Monken if he's a little antsy - the season opener at home Friday night is against Fordham of the Football Championship Subdivision.The Rams may play at college football's second level, but they're a powerhouse...

AP Sports WriterCallaway's marijuana charge triggers 'more of the testing'By MARK LONGDESTIN, Fla. (AP) Florida coach Jim McElwain says star receiver Antonio Callaway's recent citation for marijuana possession triggered ''a lot more of the education, a lot more of the testing.''Speaking at the Southeastern Conference's annual spring meetings...

AP Sports WriterJury: Univ. of Iowa discriminated against athletic officialBy LUKE MEREDITHDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) A jury on Thursday awarded more than $1.4 million to a former University of Iowa athletic administrator, ruling that the university had discriminated against her because of her gender and sexual orientation.Jane Meyer...

AP Sports WriterLincoln Riley, 33, takes over as Oklahoma's football coachBy CLIFF BRUNTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) Just three years ago, Lincoln Riley was the offensive coordinator at East Carolina.Now, he'll take the reins at Oklahoma, one of the most powerful programs in college football.The 33-year-old Riley has stepped in...

AP Sports WriterVols will see if their run defense is better vs Georgia TechBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee's defense has spent the offseason preaching the importance of preventing the long runs it allowed far too often late last year.That defense will learn exactly how far it's come...

Michigan State not renewing Blackwell's contractEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Michigan State is not renewing the contract of football staff employee Curtis Blackwell, who had been suspended with pay.Blackwell's deal expires Wednesday. University spokesman Jason Cody said coach Mark Dantonio decided to go in a different direction with Blackwell's...

AP Sports WriterGet ready for more uncertainty in the ACC's Coastal DivisionBy AARON BEARDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Atlantic Coast Conference's Coastal Division hasn't had a repeat champion since 2011 and generally has a surprise team climb to the top of the standings.Things likely won't change in 2017.Five of...

Hurricane Harvey could impact Richmond-Sam Houston game(STATS) - Sam Houston State officials say they are considering all factors regarding their athletic events this weekend, including Sunday night's home football game against Richmond, with impending inclement weather issues due to Hurricane Harvey.Harvey could increase to a Category 3 hurricane as...

The Latest: Ex-football player testifies in rape trialNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Latest on the Vanderbilt rape trial (all times local):12:45 p.m.An ex-Vanderbilt football player says that when his teammates said they wanted to have sex with an unconscious woman, he was going to leave the dorm room --...