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AP College Football WriterSooner Surge: Oklahoma up to No. 2 behind Alabama in AP pollBy RALPH D. RUSSOOklahoma moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll behind Alabama after the Sooners scored the most impressive victory of week two.Three of the top six teams from...

Stoops: WR Dorian Baker has 'substantial' ankle injuryLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Kentucky coach Mark Stoops says senior wide receiver Dorian Baker has sustained a ''fairly substantial'' ankle injury and is awaiting word from doctors on its severity.Stoops revealed Baker's injury after Saturday's second scrimmage and added that he hopes...

AP Sports WriterNo. 1 Alabama, Saban not relaxing after SEC beatdownsBy JOHN ZENORTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama coach Nick Saban needs no help in avoiding complacency or overconfidence and wants to make sure his team doesn't either.The top-ranked Crimson Tide (5-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) are fresh from the kind...

Swinney says Bryant likely to open as Clemson quarterbackCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says junior Kelly Bryant will likely start at quarterback in the national champion's season opener against Kent State on Sept. 2.Bryant has competed with freshmen Zerrick Cooper and Hunter Johnson for the starting...

AP Sports WriterReceiver Deebo Samuel key to South Carolina's strong startBy PETE IACOBELLICOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Deebo Samuel feels completely healthy - and finally able to contribute to South Carolina's surprising start.The dynamic junior receiver has accounted for five touchdowns , more than halfway to last year's eight TDs...

AP Sports WriterMiddle Tennessee hopes QB Brent Stockstill stays healthyBy TERESA M. WALKERMURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) Protecting a quarterback in bubble wrap isn't possible no matter how much a coach might want to keep his player safe. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders can only hope Brent Stockstill stays healthy...

AP Sports WriterFlorida names Feleipe Franks starting quarterback for openerBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) No. 17 Florida has named Feleipe Franks its starting quarterback for the season opener.Franks will start against 11th-ranked Michigan in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday - a huge stage for a redshirt freshman making his...

Associated PressMcGlinchey takes blame for Notre Dame's loss to GeorgiaBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) As Saturday night turned into Sunday morning following Georgia's 20-19 victory over Notre Dame, Fighting Irish offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey took the blame.''It's awful, absolutely awful ... it came down to execution at...

Associated PressMissouri defense hopes to improve against South CarolinaBy ALEC LEWISCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Immediately following his postgame news conference last week, Barry Odom flipped on the film.The second-year Missouri coach had just watched his defense give up 492 yards to Football Championship Subdivision opponent Missouri State, and he...

Tampa Classic to be played as scheduled(STATS) - Florida A&M and Tennessee State announced Tuesday they will meet in the Tampa Classic as scheduled Saturday night at Raymond James Stadium.The stadium is in a safe, game-ready condition following Hurricane Irma's pass through Tampa on Sunday."We are dedicating this game...

AP Sports WriterTalkative Tennessee back John Kelly leads SEC in rushingBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee running back John Kelly talks throughout a game, whether he's motivating teammates or letting an opponent know about an impressive carry he's just made.''My mom, she used to always say I talk...

Pair of Southland kickoff times changed(STATS) - The impending weather from Tropical Storm Nate has moved up the start times of a pair of Southland Conference games in Louisiana on Saturday.On Thursday, Southeastern Louisiana said its home game against Incarnate Word will kick off at 11 a.m. EST, while...