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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...

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...

AP Sports WriterSyracuse coach Babers still patient after unexpected lossBy JOHN KEKISSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Two games into his second season at Syracuse coach Dino Babers remains a patient man, even though his Orange already have a loss.Middle Tennessee (1-1) put a damper on Syracuse's season goals on Saturday,...

Associated PressThen there were 4: Georgia Tech quarterback battle ongoingBy ANDY BUHLERATLANTA (AP) Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson is faced with a decision he has not had to make in three years: choosing a starting quarterback.He's in no rush.The Yellow Jackets must replace Justin Thomas, who led them...

South Alabama QB Garvin hurt against No. 11 Oklahoma StateMOBILE, Ala. (AP) South Alabama quarterback Cole Garvin injured his right ankle on the opening series against No. 11 Oklahoma State.The school announced later that Garvin wouldn't return to the game.Dallas Davis replaced him on South Alabama's second series....

Wisconsin, UCLA schedule home-and-home series for 2029, 2030MADISON, Wis. (AP) Wisconsin and UCLA have scheduled a home-and-home series with games in 2029 and 2030.The two teams will meet at the Rose Bowl on Sept. 15, 2029. UCLA will visit Wisconsin on Sept. 7, 2030.UCLA and Wisconsin have met...