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AP Sports WriterOklahoma receivers show they can fill void for CeeDee LambBy CLIFF BRUNTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) Jalen Hurts entered his biggest game as Oklahoma’s quarterback without his security blanket.Now, he’s even more secure.CeeDee Lamb, a member of the Associated Press’ midseason All-America team, ranks in the nation’s top...

Associated PressCedric Benson, prolific rusher at UT who played in NFL, diesBy JIM VERTUNOAUSTIN, Texas (AP) Former NFL and Texas running back Cedric Benson, one of the most prolific rushers in NCAA and University of Texas history, has died in a motorcycle accident in Texas. He was 36.Benson's...

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops says three key offensive players - quarterback Trevor Knight, running back Samaje Perine and wide receiver Sterling Shepard - should be ready to play when the Sooners face No. 18 Clemson in the Russell Athletic Bowl.Stoops said Wednesday that Knight has...

AP Sports WriterColorado, Montez hoping for repeat success at OregonBy ANNE M. PETERSONEUGENE, Ore. (AP) The last time Colorado played the Ducks, Steven Montez was making his first start and a bit of Buffaloes history.Montez, then a redshirt freshman subbing for injured quarterback Sefo Liufau, threw for 333...

Associated PressGeorgia officer fired over arrest of former football playerBy KATE BRUMBACKATLANTA (AP) A Georgia police officer has been fired after an investigation into the arrest of a former college football player that circulated widely online.Henry County Police Chief Mark Amerman said in an emailed statement Thursday that...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=UC Davis to become USC's first FCS opponentBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - UC Davis will become USC's first-ever FCS opponent when they square off on Sept. 4, 2021 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.USC, along with rivals UCLA and Notre Dame, are the only FBS schools which...

HONOLULU (AP) - Despite starting its season with three straight losses, Fresno State made it to a bowl game for the 14th time in the last 16 seasons.Winning is another matter.The Bulldogs lost their sixth consecutive postseason game Wednesday night when they didn't have an answer for Rice quarterback...

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...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=Rhode Island boasts trio of prospects at NFL CombineBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - Schools below the FBS have a hard-enough time getting one prospect invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, so having three is extraordinary.It has occurred on the FCS level this year, but not...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=North Carolina A&T to join Big South in 2021By CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - North Carolina A&T announced Friday it will move to the Big South Conference in 2021, a major blow to the shrinking Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.The Greensboro university, which announced move at an on-campus...

No. 15 Oklahoma State looking to rebound at Texas TechLUBBOCK, Texas (AP) Oklahoma State went into the season considered one of the favorites to get into the revived Big 12 championship game, with the chance maybe for some extra bedlam against its Sooner State rival that has won...

Associated PressHeisman hopeful Drew Lock faces juggernaut No. 2 GeorgiaBy CHARLIE CLARKECOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) As time was expiring in Missouri's duel with Purdue, Tucker McCann drilled a winning 25-yard field goal to move the Tigers to their first 3-0 start since 2015.He probably wouldn't have had the chance...