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AP Sports WriterJackson steps into spotlight for No. 21 Virginia TechBy HANK KURZ Jr.Josh Jackson will step into the spotlight when No. 21 Virginia Tech and No. 22 West Virginia renew a once-bitter Big East rivalry on Sunday night.The redshirt freshman quarterback won a three-way battle to earn the...

AP Sports WriterFlorida suspends 2 more for opener, including RB ScarlettBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) No. 17 Florida has suspended two more players, including starting running back Jordan Scarlett, for its season opener against 11th-ranked Michigan.Scarlett and receiver Rick Wells were suspended indefinitely from all team activities for...

AP Sports WriterDefense is showing its worth for No. 11 Washington StateBy TIM BOOTHPULLMAN, Wash. (AP) With Mike Leach calling plays and Luke Falk serving the role of conductor, it's always going to be Washington State's offense that receives the majority of the attention.The reason the 11th-ranked Cougars...

Murray State assistant coach officiates player's marriageMURRAY, Ky. (AP) Murray State has tweeted a video that shows Racers defensive lineman Bishop Woods and girlfriend Caitlin Myers being married in a rainy ceremony officiated by offensive line coach Brian Hamilton.The ceremony took place after Tuesday's practice at midfield with...

Oregon QB Justin Herbert out with fractured collarboneEUGENE, Ore. (AP) Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert is out ''for a while'' because of a fractured collarbone, coach Willie Taggart said Monday.Taggart also said at his weekly news conference that junior linebacker Kaulana Apelu is out for the season with an...

Associated PressFlorida State answers report alleging academic favoritismBy JOE REEDYTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Florida State University once again finds itself answering allegations of academic fraud involving its football program.The New York Times on Friday reported that six players on the 2013 National Championship team received special treatment in online...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=In Top 25 voting, different feelings toward LibertyBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Not too many FCS teams could beat Baylor, even if the Bears are having a down season.Liberty did.Not too many FCS teams could win at national power Jacksonville State.Liberty thinks it can Saturday.The Baylor win...

STATS Senior Editor=QB Adams adds another explosive layer to WCU's offenseBy BRETT HUSTON(STATS) - Detrez Newsome has been at it for four years, giving Western Carolina an all-purpose weapon who's an equal threat to take a handoff, kickoff or dump-off to the house.He's no longer a one-man show.Sophomore quarterback...

AP Sports WriterJohnson, No. 12 Auburn beat Mississippi 44-23By JOHN ZENORAUBURN, Ala. (AP) Kerryon Johnson rushed for a career-high 204 yards and three touchdowns and No. 12 Auburn beat Mississippi 44-23 on Saturday.Johnson and the Tigers (5-0, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) continued a recent tear with their third straight...

AP Sports WriterStanford back at Coliseum 10 years after historic USC upsetBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Although nearly a full decade has passed, Stanford's victory over Southern California in 2007 still seems downright preposterous.The 0-3 Cardinal entered the Coliseum as 41-point underdogs and ended the Trojans' 35-game home...

AP College Football WriterAP Top 25: Clemson pulls closer to 'Bama; USC out of Top 10By ERIC OLSONAlabama's big win over Mississippi didn't keep Clemson from cutting into its lead in The Associated Press college football poll.The defending national champion Tigers more than doubled their number of first-place votes...

Associated PressLobendahn an unlikely anchor of USC's surging offensive lineBy DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) Southern California left tackle Toa Lobendahn might be the perfect player to neutralize the multiple pressures and looks Texas will use Saturday under new defensive coordinator Todd Orlando.Lobendahn has played practically everywhere for the...