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AP Sports WriterPotential quarterback dilemmas could shake up SEC raceBy STEVE MEGARGEEAnyone trying to get a read on the Southeastern Conference's quarterback situation should avoid looking at the league standings.While the only two SEC teams with losing records both have clear-cut veteran starting quarterbacks, the two programs atop the...

AP Sports WriterLSU faithful enjoying rare connection with their Cajun coachBy BRETT MARTELBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) In the Cajun country spanning the bayous, swamps and marshes of south Louisiana, LSU coach Ed Orgeron is known by the nickname, ''Bebe,'' with the French accent aigu above each letter ''e.''When...

AP Sports WriterHeisman candidate Mayfield powers Oklahoma's hot startBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Not only did Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield beat Ohio State in Columbus and avenge last year's embarrassing Buckeyes blowout, he also powered his way into the Heisman Trophy conversation.Mayfield is on a roll, and so...

AP College Football WriterMastering the process, Fitzpatrick becomes star at AlabamaBy RALPH D. RUSSOTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) On those scorching hot late summer days when football practice is harder than usual at Alabama, a kid from New Jersey is usually the player least bothered.If Minkah Fitzpatrick has learned anything...

AP Sports WriterFlorida QB Franks gains fame, trophy after improbable throwBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks walked into his American History class Monday and was handed a trophy, an award professor Steve Noll gives to students for asking really good questions.Franks got it for delivering...

Associated PressYoung DB Hobbs setting tone for surprising Illini defenseBy JAMES BOYDCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) In his first season at Illinois, defensive back Nate Hobbs missed the majority of training camp while recovering from mono. His lack of practice time hasn't translated into a lack of production.Hobbs had a...

Michigan loses starting quarterback with undisclosed injuryWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) Michigan quarterback Wilton Speight was injured on a sack, left the game and headed straight to the locker room late in the first quarter Saturday at Purdue.The senior was hit by linebacker Markus Bailey and then appeared to...

AP source: Alabama lineman Raekwon Davis was shooting victimTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) A person with knowledge of the incident tells The Associated Press that Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis was the victim of a shooting at a Tuscaloosa bar.Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's spokesman Jason Powell says a 20-year-old was shot...

AP Sports WriterBayou Tiger: Etienne spurns home-state LSU to run at ClemsonBy PETE IACOBELLICLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson freshman Travis Etienne defied the wishes of many in his home state of Louisiana and chose the Tigers in South Carolina instead of lining up at LSU.He defied the wishes of...

Associated PressPurdue running game vastly improved as Michigan loomsBy JEFF WASHBURNWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) Jeff Brohm, who came to Purdue in December with a reputation as an offensive gunslinger, said Monday that he would love for the Boilermakers to pass for 500 yards every game. He labeled his...

AP Sports WriterNo. 19 USF, Strong focused on getting better vs Stony BrookBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) When No. 19 South Florida assembled for its first practice following a season-opening rout of San Jose State, coach Charlie Strong didn't have any difficulty keeping the attention of his players.The...

AP Sports WriterACC teams, players tossed in state of flux by Irma's wrathBy HANK KURZ Jr.The Atlantic Coast Conference has been tossed into a state of flux by Hurricane Irma.Games have been postponed, practices suspended and players throughout the conference have been left wondering about their families' welfare as...