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Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=Surprising coaching hires abound in FCS offseasonBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - There were far fewer head coaching changes at FCS schools this offseason than in recent years, but perhaps more so than ever, some of the hirings made you stop and say, "Wait. What?"Being a...

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...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) A judge on Wednesday ordered prosecutors to take another look at a man's allegations that former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky molested him as a teenager.Centre County Judge Thomas Kistler said the statute of limitations has not expired on filing criminal charges in...

2017 NCAA D-I FCS Playoffs(STATS)2017 NCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP(Campus sites until championship game)(All times ET)FIRST ROUNDSaturday, Nov. 25Furman (8-4) 28, Elon (8-4) 27New Hampshire (8-4) 14, Central Connecticut State (8-4) 0Stony Brook (10-2) 59, Lehigh (5-7) 29Kennesaw State (11-1) 28, Samford (8-4) 17Weber State (10-2) 21, Western Illinois...

Sun Belt announces divisions for 2018 football seasonPOINT CLEAR, Ala. (AP) The Sun Belt Conference will split into two five-team divisions, broken up simply by east and west, starting in 2018.The conference announced its divisions Tuesday after the end of its spring meetings.The East Division will include Appalachian...

AP Sports WriterMiami adding Rhett Lashlee as offensive coordinatorBy TIM REYNOLDSCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) Rhett Lashlee has been hired as Miami’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, immediately tasked with turning around the Hurricanes’ offense after a lackluster 6-7 season.Miami announced the move, which will be completed once Lashlee...

AP Sports WriterBig 12 strong financially as teams split $348M in revenueBy STEPHEN HAWKINSIRVING, Texas (AP) The Big 12 Conference reported another year of record revenue Friday, with school officials saying it was proof of financial strength.''No one is significantly stronger than we are in any of the...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Seven conferences gain multiple bids in FCS playoffsBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - The NCAA Division I playoff selection committee spread the wealth in the 24-team pairings, announced Sunday.National power North Dakota State may not be into sharing.Seven of the 10 conferences involved had multiple qualifiers in the...

AP Sports WriterBig Ten Spotlight: West Division coaches in long-term dealsBy KEITH JENKINSScott Frost received a two-year contract extension that will keep him at Nebraska through 2026.The university announced the extension on Saturday before Frost and the Cornhuskers took the field against Wisconsin.''I'm grateful,'' Frost said. ''This is where...

AP Sports WriterJohnson lifts No. 16 Minnesota over No. 9 Auburn in OutbackBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Tyler Johnson had 12 receptions for 204 yards and two touchdowns Wednesday to become Minnesota’s career receiving leader and propel the 16th-ranked Gophers to a 31-24 victory over No. 9 Auburn...

AP Sports WriterAnalysis: Arizona's Tate darkhorse contender for HeismanBy JOE REEDYLast season, Khalil Tate was on the short list of preseason favorites for the Heisman Trophy.As Arizona prepares to open this season on Aug. 24 at Hawaii, the junior quarterback is a longshot.Tate rushed for 1,411 yards and 12...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=FCS Kickoff: Lovings a stabilizing force in Austin Peay offseasonBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - After the emotional roller coaster of an offseason - when uncertainty was ahead on every scoreboard - Austin Peay players and coaches surely must feel relaxed to have finally reached game...