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AP Sports WriterNFL or college? Alabama's Tagovailoa still weighing optionsBy JOHN ZENORTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Tua Tagovailoa said being assured he'd likely remain a high NFL draft pick could make “the biggest decision of my life" a little easier.The Alabama quarterback is still weighing his options and going through...

Associated PressFormer Penn State president Spanier loses criminal appealBy MARK SCOLFOROHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) An appeals court is upholding a misdemeanor child endangerment conviction against former Penn State president Graham Spanier over his handling of a 2001 complaint about Jerry Sandusky showering with a boy in the football team...

Purdue, Notre Dame expand upcoming series to 6 gamesWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) Purdue and Notre Dame have added two more games to their four-game series.The Boilermakers on Thursday announced the expansion of the series, saying they will play the Fighting Irish six times over the eight-year period from...

Utah defensive coordinator Scalley to keep job after reviewSALT LAKE CITY (AP) Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley will remain on staff but will take a pay cut and must undergo diversity training after being suspended for using a racial slur in a 2013 text message.Utah announced Wednesday that...

Alabama favored vs. Michigan in the Citrus BowlBy The Associated PressCitrus Bowl: No. 9 Alabama (10-2) vs. No. 17 Michigan (9-3), Wednesday at 1 p.m. EST (ABC).Line: Alabama by 7.5.Series record: Tied, 2-2.WHAT'S AT STAKEAlabama will seek a win that would likely assure the Crimson Tide a 76th consecutive...

AP Sports WriterEx-Auburn coach Gene Chizik loving life doing dad thingsBy JOHN ZENORAUBURN, Ala. (AP) Gene Chizik's preparation for weekly football games last season didn't require marathon film sessions, meetings or practices.Instead, the coach who led Auburn to a national championship season eight years ago and a buddy...

Alabama, Wisconsin set for home-and-home in 2024, 2025TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama and Wisconsin will meet in 2024 and 2025 in a home-and-home series.The schools announced Monday the teams will play in Madison, Wisconsin, on Sept. 14, 2024. They'll meet in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Sept. 13, 2025.Wisconsin and Alabama...

AP Sports WriterSEC contenders must navigate 10 games versus league foesBy JOHN ZENORMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) The Southeastern Conference has long touted itself as the nation's toughest football league from top to bottom.That begs the question: How hard will it be to win the SEC this season? The league announced...

Iowa State suspends 4 freshmen indefinitelyAMES, Iowa (AP) Iowa State coach Matt Campbell suspended four freshmen indefinitely Friday for what he described as ''multiple incidents of poor choices and behavior.''Newcomers Tayvonn Kyle, Jaeveyon Morton, Joseph Scates and Dallas Taylor-Cortez won't be involved in team activities or have access...

Headgear rules: Lee Corso, 81, signs extension with ESPNBy The Associated PressESPN has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with Lee Corso, the 81-year-old star of ''College GameDay.''Corso joined ESPN in 1987 and has been part of the popular college football Saturday pregame show ever since. His head-gear game...

DENTON, Texas (AP) North Texas has given football coach Seth Littrell a new contract after one season on the job. The five-year deal announced Friday goes through the 2021 season, and replaces his original five-year deal that was through 2020. The new contract could be worth about $5 million over...

AP Sports WriterDevon Allen out for the season after ACL injuryBy ANNE M. PETERSONOregon receiver and Olympic hurdler Devon Allen will miss the rest of the season because of a left knee injury, the team confirmed Monday night.Allen injured the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee during the fourth...