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AP Sports WriterNew Faces: Bates, Conn look to blend with Clemson's staffBy PETE IACOBELLICLEMSON, S.C. (AP) New Clemson defensive line coach Todd Bates knew there would be lots of questions to answer about his new position. He just didn't figure that many of them would come from Tigers...

Associated PressDabo Swinney signs largest college football contract everBy JEFFREY COLLINSClemson football coach Dabo Swinney has agreed to the biggest contract in college football history, paying him $92 million over the next 10 years.Trustees approved the contract Friday, which runs through 2028. Swinney has led the Tigers to...

Miami says senior linebacker Zach McCloud will redshirtCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) Miami coach Manny Diaz says senior linebacker Zach McCloud has chosen to redshirt this season and preserve his final year of eligibility for 2020.McCloud was a three-year starter at Miami but appeared only sparingly in the Hurricanes'...

Oklahoma gives offensive coordinator Riley 3-year extensionNORMAN, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma has given offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley a three-year contract extension.The school's Board of Regents approved the extension Thursday, the longest in school history for an assistant. The 33-year-old's contract now runs through the 2019 season.In 2015, Oklahoma ranked...

AP College Football WriterAnalysis: Commitment in football is simply self-preservationBy RALPH D. RUSSOCollege football needs to place a moratorium on the use of the words loyalty and commitment.Everybody involved, coaches, administrators and, yes, even players have ceded the right to demand it from others.''I think what we have created...

The W KENTUCKY and the WISCONSIN will both be gunning for a victory on 8/31/2018 at 9:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. W KENTUCKY vs WISCONSIN When: 9:00 PM ET, Friday, August 31, 2018 Where: Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, Wisconsin ROT TEAM PS OU ML 145 W KENTUCKY -34 (-110) 51 (-110)   146 WISCONSIN TV: 9:00 PM LINE: -34 PREDICTION: WISCONSIN , W KENTUCKY Oddsmakers currently have the...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=In Top 25 voting, different feelings toward LibertyBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Not too many FCS teams could beat Baylor, even if the Bears are having a down season.Liberty did.Not too many FCS teams could win at national power Jacksonville State.Liberty thinks it can Saturday.The Baylor win...

Ohio picked to beat Toledo for MAC football championshipDETROIT (AP) Ohio is the favorite to win the Mid-American Conference football championship.The Bobcats received 24 first-place votes at media day Tuesday. Toledo is picked to win the West Division, getting 15 first-place votes. Western Michigan, defending champion Northern Illinois...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=FCS conference plans for spring 2021 seasonBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - FCS conferences are developing plans to play their 2020 schedule during the spring semester if health conditions are deemed safe.All 13 conferences opted not to play their league schedules this fall due to concerns...

AP College Football WriterAP source: Maryland places strength coach on leaveBy RALPH D. RUSSOMaryland placed the head of the football team's strength and conditioning staff on paid leave while it investigates claims he verbally abused and humiliated players, a person briefed on the situation said Saturday.The person spoke to...

K-State cornerback Shelley arrested for traffic violationsMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Kansas State cornerback Duke Shelley was arrested this week for failure to appear and released after paying a $500 bond, though his status for this weekend's game against Kansas remains in question.A school spokesman said any punishment will be...

STILLWATER, Oka. (AP) To maintain a clear path to the Big 12 Championship, No. 17 Oklahoma State needs to overcome the nation's most potent aerial attack and Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes. For Oklahoma State (7-2, 5-1 Big 12, No. 13 CFP), two more wins will set up a showdown...