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AP Sports WriterClemson's Carman vs. Ohio State's Young an intriguing battleBy DAVID BRANDTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Jackson Carman had a few good options when deciding where to play college football, including Ohio State.Unlike many highly rated recruits from Ohio, the offensive lineman decided to leave the Buckeye State.Now Carman's...

No. 19 Iowa, No. 22 USC meeting in Holiday BowlBy The Associated PressHoliday Bowl: No. 22 USC (8-4) vs. No. 18 Iowa (9-3), Friday at 8 p.m. EST (FS1).Line: Iowa by 2+.Series record: USC leads 7-2.WHAT'S AT STAKEThe Hawkeyes will be playing for the memory of former coach Hayden...

AP Sports WriterMack Brown leads North Carolina into Military Bowl vs TempleBy DAVID GINSBURGANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) During a season in which North Carolina endured an inexplicable loss to Appalachian State and stood at 4-6 in mid-November, the Tar Heels can complete a satisfying comeback -- by the team...

AP Sports WriterMack Brown leads North Carolina into Military Bowl vs TempleBy DAVID GINSBURGANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) During a season in which North Carolina endured an inexplicable loss to Appalachian State and stood at 4-6 in mid-November, the Tar Heels can complete a satisfying comeback -- by the team...

ESPN college football reporter Edward Aschoff dies at 34BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) ESPN college football reporter Edward Aschoff, known for his outgoing and friendly personality, dapper dress and great love of sports, has died. He was 34.The sports network announced Aschoff died Tuesday after a brief illness.''We are very...

AP Sports WriterWillekes finishing up remarkable run for Michigan StateBy NOAH TRISTERAlmost a year to the day after breaking his leg, Kenny Willekes is ready for his Michigan State swan song.As usual, he's trying to think of himself as an underdog.''Always,'' he said. ''That's the way you've got to...

AP Sports WriterPitt, Eastern Michigan seeking elusive bowl win in DetroitBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Pittsburgh and Eastern Michigan will meet in the Quick Lane Bowl hoping to end postseason droughts. The Panthers are 0-4 in bowls under coach Pat Narduzzi. The Eagles have lost all three of their...

ESPN college football reporter Edward Aschoff dies at 34BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) ESPN college football reporter Edward Aschoff, known for his outgoing and friendly personality, dapper dress and great love of sports, has died. He was 34.The sports network announced Aschoff died Tuesday after a brief illness.''We are very...

AP College Football WriterPerfect fit: Playoff teams' in-house hires getting it doneBy RALPH D. RUSSOFormer Clemson athletic director Terry Don Phillips made a deal with Dabo Swinney when he decided to make him the Tigers head football coach.''There were people that were very skeptical of that hire,'' Phillips recently...

AP Sports WriterWillekes finishing up remarkable run for Michigan StateBy NOAH TRISTERAlmost a year to the day after breaking his leg, Kenny Willekes is ready for his Michigan State swan song.As usual, he's trying to think of himself as an underdog.''Always,'' he said. ''That's the way you've got to...

Pitt and Eastern Michigan aim to end bowl skids in DetroitBy The Associated PressQuick Lane Bowl: Pittsburgh (7-5) vs. Eastern Michigan (6-6), Thursday at 8 p.m. EST (ESPN).Line: Pitt by 10.Series Record: Pitt leads 2-0.WHAT'S AT STAKEPittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi needs to win a bowl game after going 0-4...

AP College Football WriterPerfect fit: Playoff teams' in-house hires getting it doneBy RALPH D. RUSSOFormer Clemson athletic director Terry Don Phillips made a deal with Dabo Swinney when he decided to make him the Tigers head football coach.''There were people that were very skeptical of that hire,'' Phillips recently...