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AP Sports WriterNew dad Bielema focuses on making Arkansas betterBy DAVID BRANDTHOOVER, Ala. (AP) Arkansas coach Bret Bielema has a lot going on in his life these days.Barely 48 hours after becoming a new father, Bielema was on the podium Monday at Southeastern Conference media days, waxing on...

Associated PressJury considering ex-Vanderbilt football player's rape caseBy JONATHAN MATTISENASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) A jury will continue deliberations Friday morning in the trial of a third former Vanderbilt University player charged in the 2013 rape of an unconscious female student.Jurors spent more than five hours trying to reach a...

Florida gives DC Shannon $400K raise to go with new titleGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida's Randy Shannon got a $400,000 raise to go along with his promotion to defensive coordinator.Shannon was promoted to defensive coordinator in January, four days after the Gators beat Iowa 30-3 in the Outback Bowl....

Associated PressJudge to rule whether Penn State frat death case can proceedBy MARK SCOLFOROBELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) Members of a now-shuttered Pennsylvania State University fraternity will learn on Friday whether a district judge believes there is enough evidence to send charges related to the death of a pledge to...

AP Sports WriterAll set: QB Alex Hornibrook confident entering Badgers campBy GENARO C. ARMASMADISON, Wis. (AP) There is no quarterback drama going into preseason camp this year for Wisconsin.Coach Paul Chryst likes how Alex Hornibrook handled the offseason work and responsibilities that come with spending the summer knowing...

Montana, North Dakota set future series(STATS) - North Dakota will be joining the Missouri Valley Football Conference in 2020, but it won't be done facing current Big Sky member Montana.The two programs announced a home-and-home series for the 2024 and 2025 seasons on Wednesday. They will play in Grand...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Quarterback successors across the FCSBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Considering most of the subdivision's national powers welcome back their starter, the 2017 season should be one of the best in the FCS for top returning quarterbacks.All but four of the 24 playoff teams are part of the...

Associated PressJayhawks lose top recruit to career-ending heart conditionBy JORDAN WOLFLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Octavius Matthews was one of the nation's top running back recruits coming out of Itawamba Community College in Mississippi, and his signing day decision to pick Kansas left coach David Beaty giddy with excitement.Beaty is...

WR Keyshawn Johnson Jr. taking leave of absence from HuskersLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Nebraska freshman receiver Keyshawn Johnson Jr. is taking a leave of absence from the Cornhuskers this fall.Johnson on June 9 was ticketed for marijuana possession after a resident director reported suspected drug use in a dormitory...

AP Sports WriterTennessee's Bob Shoop: Lawsuit won't be a distractionBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee defensive coordinator Bob Shoop doesn't expect a lawsuit filed against him by his former employer to be a distraction as the Volunteers' defense attempts to bounce back from a disappointing season.Penn State sued...

Associated PressFlorida State, safety Derwin James set to challenge AlabamaBy JOE REEDYTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Many things have changed for third-ranked Florida State since Derwin James last played in a game. What hasn't changed is the sophomore safety's ability.James missed most of last season with a knee injury and...

No. 19 South Florida opens Strong era vs. San Jose St.By The Associated PressNo. 19 South Florida (11-2) at San Jose State (4-8), 7:30 p.m. (CBS Sports Network)Line: South Florida by 21 1/2.Series Record: First meeting.WHAT'S AT STAKEBoth teams get a head start to the season under new coaches...