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CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Deshaun Watson rarely panics, not as a high school star in Georgia watching his mother fight cancer or as Clemson's quarterback working to come back from knee surgery.Calm and confident without being flashy, Watson's style led the Tigers to their first undefeated season since 1981...

AP Sports WriterSenior Bowl 'golden opportunity' for small school prospectsBy JOHN ZENORMOBILE, Ala. (AP) John Cominsky has more people watching Senior Bowl practices this week than he figures would typically attend his games at Division II Charleston.''We maybe had three or four hundred people max at our games...

Abilene Christian extends Dorrel through 2023(STATS) - Abilene Christian has rewarded coach Adam Dorrel for the program's first winning season in Division I with a two-year contract extension through the 2023 season, the Southland Conference university announced Wednesday.Dorrel signed a five-year contract when he was hired in December 2016....

The fans at Memorial Stadium will be treated to a game between the NC State Wolfpack and the Clemson Tigers when they take their seats on Saturday. North Carolina State at Clemson 141 NC STATE -16 54.5 142 CLEMSON -17.5 60.5 When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 15, 2016 Where: Clemson Memorial Stadium, Clemson,...

Maryland physicians to be employed outside athleticsCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) The University of Maryland will have medical staff tending to the school's sports teams employed outside of the athletics department.This would include the head team physician, athletic trainers, nutritionists and mental health practitioners.The directive, announced Thursday, fulfills recommendations...

Ohio State Heisman finalist Chase Young to enter NFL draftCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Record-setting defensive end Chase Young is leaving Ohio State early to enter the NFL draft, a widely expected move.The junior Heisman Trophy finalist made the announcement Friday on Twitter. He says he looks forward to ''joining...

Murray has 3 TDs, Arkansas State holds off Louisiana-MonroeMONROE, La. (AP) Marcel Murray ran for 175 yard and three scores as Arkansas State scored twice in the fourth quarter to hold off Louisiana-Monroe 48-41 on Saturday.Layne Hatcher threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns and the Red Wolves...

AP College Football WriterPatchwork decisions throw wrinkle in college football plansBy RALPH D. RUSSOThere 130 major college football teams, spread across 41 states and competing in 10 conferences, save for a handful of independents.The goal is to have all those teams start the upcoming season at the same time...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=CAA matchups a highlight in FCS Week 6By CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - CAA Football will be in the spotlight next Saturday - and reigning national champion James Madison won't even be playing.While the 5-0 Dukes break for their open week, all four CAA games will help shape...

South Carolina reserve DB Cook suspended after arrestCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina reserve defensive back Jamel Cook has been suspended after his arrest for domestic violence Friday.Cook was charged with second-degree domestic violence. He was released on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond and has a court hearing date...

AP Sports WriterGeorgia athletic director McGarity to retire at end of yearBy CHARLES ODUMGreg McGarity is retiring after 10 years as Georgia's athletic director.The 66-year-old McGarity said Monday his retirement will begin Dec 31. He served a variety of roles in two stints at Georgia, his alma mater, covering...

Washington State QB Luke Falk to return for senior yearPULLMAN, Wash. (AP) Washington State quarterback Luke Falk said Wednesday he will return for his senior season and will try to lead the Cougars to a third consecutive bowl game.Falk, a two-time All-Pac-12 selection, had flirted with declaring for...