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The Latest: Ohio State still hopes to resolve player disputeCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Latest on Ohio State's request that a judge dismiss a former football star's antitrust lawsuit (all times local):3:50 p.m.Ohio State's athletic director says the university is committed to resolving a dispute over a banner display...

AP Sports WriterYellow Jackets well-rested for Pitt after unplanned off weekBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) From the perspective of Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi, Georgia Tech's unexpected off week gave the Yellow Jackets the advantage of extra practice time for this week's ACC opener.For Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson, having...

Hurts, Alabama players top coaches preseason All-SEC teamBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Alabama placed a league-high 15 players on the coaches preseason All-Southeastern Conference teams, including quarterback Jalen Hurts.The SEC released the teams on Wednesday with all 14 members represented.Alabama had four players on the first-team offense and four on...

Associated PressFrat members seek dismissal in Penn State pledge death caseBy MARK SCOLFOROBELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) Lawyers for members of a now-closed Penn State fraternity asked a district judge Wednesday to dismiss some or all of the charges related to a pledge's death, arguing their clients didn't act recklessly...

Associated PressIndiana needs near perfection to stop No. 4 Penn StateBy TRAVIS JOHNSONSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) Although No. 4 Penn State needed a touchdown pass in the final seconds last week to keep its dream of a playoff berth alive, the down-to-the-wire game hasn't shaken the Nittany Lions'...

Baylor offered ex-coach Briles support letter in MayFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) A letter of support written by Baylor's general counsel for Art Briles has emerged only days after the former Bears coach was nearly hired as an assistant coach by a CFL team.The letter dated May 23 and...

AP Sports WriterStevens' return boosts NC State secondary for FSU matchupBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North Carolina State's secondary is getting healthier for Atlantic Coast Conference play.Coach Dave Doeren said Thursday he expects starting cornerback Mike Stevens to make his season debut in Saturday's league opener against No....

AP Sports WriterNo. 5 Clemson focused on winning games, not defending titleBy PETE IACOBELLICLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson coach Dabo Swinney and his staff have been working for months to drill the good feelings from a national title out of the fifth-ranked Tigers.''We aren't defending anything,'' Swinney says flatly...

AP Sports WriterSome offensive playmakers remain TBA for Hurts, AlabamaBy JOHN ZENORMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) Alabama tight end Hale Hentges is OK with not getting the ball that often, figuring that means other playmakers are getting their chance.That hasn't always been the case in the first two games for...

STATS Editor=Big-play QBs square off in Sac. St-EWUBy MATT BECKER(STATS) - Eastern Washington fans have grown accustomed to Gage Gubrud putting up ridiculous numbers and last week was no different. He racked up more yards of total offense than anyone else in the FCS this season in rallying the...

AP College Football WriterCollege Football Picks: 'Noles, Spartans more than spoilersBy RALPH D. RUSSOIt is way too early in the season to relegate Florida State and Michigan State to the role of spoilers.The Seminoles and Spartans go into rivalry games this Saturday against No. 13 Miami and No. 7...

Georgia Tech kicks running back Dedrick Mills off teamATLANTA (AP) Georgia Tech running back Dedrick Mills has been kicked off the team for a violation of athletic department rules.The stunning announcement came Friday, with the season opener against Tennessee less than three weeks away.Mills was the Georgia Tech's...