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Associated PressWith creative plays, Penn St gets most out of star BarkleyBy TRAVIS JOHNSONSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) Saquon Barkley's first career touchdown pass didn't look as good on replay as he envisioned it would. But it worked, unlike the first time the running back tried to throw one.''You...

AP Sports WriterOklahoma president Boren expected to recover from strokeBy CLIFF BRUNTUniversity of Oklahoma President David Boren is expected to make a full recovery after having a minor stroke minutes before the unveiling of a statue honoring former Sooners football coach Bob Stoops on Saturday.The school sent the update...

AP Sports WriterBabers prepares for year 4 at Syracuse after 10-win seasonBy JOHN KEKISSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Syracuse is coming off a breakthrough season that even surprised coach Dino Babers a little bit. Keeping the momentum going is of paramount importance.''There has to be a sense of urgency of...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=FCS Top 25: No. 5 Citadel wins in OTBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - The Citadel's ability to deliver in the clutch is why it is off to the best start in school history.The No. 5 Bulldogs delivered again on Saturday, edging Wofford 24-21 in overtime to push...

AP Sports WriterUtah and Colorado could highlight the Pac-12's 2nd halfBy ANNE M. PETERSONOregon's precipitous slide and Washington's rise highlighted the opening half of the Pac-12 season. Colorado and Utah could shape the finish.The Ducks and the No. 5 Huskies had last week off but the last time they...

AP Sports WriterTime is now: Texas Tech folks are ready for Kingsbury to winBy SCHUYLER DIXONLUBBOCK, Texas (AP) Kliff Kingsbury is still popular at Texas Tech, five years after his hiring as coach unified a fractured football program at his alma mater.As much as fans on the West...

Clemson, Ohio State, Alabama top preseason coaches' pollBy The Associated PressClemson is No. 1 in the USA Today coaches' preseason poll for a second straight year.The Tigers received 38 of 65 first-place votes in the poll released Thursday. Clemson is seeking its third national title in five years after...

AP Sports WriterOklahoma QB Jalen Hurts enjoying final college seasonBy CLIFF BRUNTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) Almost begrudgingly, Jalen Hurts is having some fun.His Oklahoma teammates and coaches have defended their quarterback when asked about Hurts seemingly aloof personality, saying there's more to one of college football's most successful players...

AP Sports WriterYoung ACC: League featuring young talent in playmaking rolesBy PETE IACOBELLICLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Youth is being served in the Atlantic Coast Conference - and it's a trend that's surely to continue.Throughout the league, teams are counting on highly regarded, talented playmakers to take charge, no matter...

Associated PressNC State standout Chubb likely next to sit for Sun BowlBy JOHN ERFORTEL PASO, Texas (AP) North Carolina State defensive lineman Bradley Chubb hasn't talked with reporters and done only side work during practice for the Sun Bowl.Wolfpack coach Dave Doeren isn't making much of a secret...

AP Sports WriterNo. 6 Oklahoma beats No. 8 Baylor 30-23 in OT for B12 titleBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) No. 6 Oklahoma has done all it can, winning a fifth Big 12 title in a row with another close win over No. 8 Baylor.Now the Sooners wait to...

AP Sports WriterWilliams' departure leaves Whaley as Arkansas' top RBBy KURT VOIGTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Arkansas was expected to have one of the most talented running back tandems in the Southeastern Conference this season with an experienced Rawleigh Williams and up-and-comer Devwah Whaley.The depth will now be unexpectedly tested...