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Austin Peay's Williams departs program (STATS) - Austin Peay defensive end Jaison Williams announced Wednesday he won't play his senior season with the Governors.The two-time All-Ohio Valley Conference first-team selection did not specify a reason in a post on Twitter. He thanked the school, adding, "AP has helped not...

Tennessee hires Kevin Steele as defensive assistant coachKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt has hired Kevin Steele as a defensive assistant coach, bringing him back to the program where the former Auburn defensive coordinator started his coaching career.Pruitt announced the hiring Tuesday.Steele was coordinator at Auburn the...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=James Madison holds on to beat New HampshireBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - James Madison's 42-39 win at New Hampshire on Saturday underscored how winning the CAA Football title won't be easy for any of the top teams.The seventh-ranked Dukes (6-1, 4-0) are undefeated midway through their conference...

Ex-Texas A&M linebacker, wife killed at their homeHOUSTON (AP) A former Texas A&M and Miami Dolphins linebacker and his wife were fatally shot at their home in Houston, and a 16-year-old boy has been charged as a juvenile with murder in the slayings.Texas A&M University identified the victims...

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) - Chris Bonner threw for 191 yards and a touchdown, Cameron McDondle ran for 113 yards and Colorado State-Pueblo relied on its stingy defense to beat Minnesota State 13-0 on Saturday for its first Division II national championship.Paul Browning had five catches for 84 yards...

Associated PressLeach relishes chance to test himself at Mississippi StateBy PAUL JONESSTARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) The opportunity to coach in a talent-rich area helped persuade Mike Leach make the decision to leave Washington State and accept the Mississippi State job, giving him the chance to test himself in the...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Delaware's Adderley considered top FCS draft choiceBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Former Delaware safety Nasir Adderley appears to check off every box for an NFL prospect.Well, except one.An extra level of doubt always follows prospects below the FBS level.However, it takes a lot of close looking to...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Baylor finalizing deal for Aranda as head coachBy STEPHEN HAWKINSBaylor is finalizing a deal to make LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda the new coach of the Bears, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Thursday.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of...

Associated PressFamily: Fatally shot UAB running back was always smilingBy TERRY SPENCERDELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) The family of University of Alabama Birmingham running back Gregory Bryant searched for answers Monday, saying they don't know why anyone would fatally shoot him as he drove on Interstate 95.Allen Mosley, Bryant's...

AP Sports WriterMaryland takes responsibility for mistakes in player deathBy DAVID GINSBURGCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) The University of Maryland acknowledged Tuesday that the football player who collapsed during practice and subsequently died did not receive proper medical care and the school must accept ''legal and moral responsibility for...

AP Sports WriterPitt Preview: Panthers looking to take the next stepBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Pat Narduzzi considers himself a bit of a sloganeer. The Pitt football coach adopted ''Earn The Jersey'' during his first season in 2015. Last fall the Panthers rallied around ''The Pursuit.''This time around, Narduzzi...

Alabama QB Tagovailoa carted off field vs Mississippi StateSTARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was carted off the field after being dragged down by two Mississippi State defenders, a tackle that left him favoring his right leg and hip.Tagovailoa had surgery on a sprained right ankle almost...