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Tennessee lineman Ryan Johnson entering transfer portalKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee offensive lineman Ryan Johnson has tweeted that he is entering the transfer portal and that “ït is time for me to start a new chapter in my life and in my football career.”Because Johnson already has earned his...

LSU’s Brady, Ohio State’s Hafley finalists for top assistantBy The Associated PressLSU quarterback coach Joe Brady and Ohio State co-defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, both in their first seasons at their respective schools, are among the five finalists for the Broyles Award, which goes to the nation’s top assistant coach.Baylor...

AP Sports WriterVirginia views matchup vs No. 3 Clemson as ‘opportunity’By HANK KURZ Jr.Virginia just ended one streak and the No. 22 Cavaliers would like nothing more than to end a few more against Clemson in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.The Cavaliers (9-3) earned their spot in the...

Associated PressUSF hopes to have new coach before early signing dayBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) South Florida athletic director Michael Kelly hopes to have a new football coach hired before the national early signing date of Dec. 18.Charlie Strong was fired Sunday, two days after finishing a 4-8...

AP Sports WriterSEC contrast: LSU’s Burrow, Georgia’s Fromm strengths differBy CHARLES ODUMATHENS, Ga. (AP) Joe Burrow and Jake Fromm bring contrasting strengths to Saturday’s Southeastern Conference championship game.Burrow has been a nightmare matchup for defenses with the ball in his hands for No. 1 LSU.Fromm, often described as...

AP Sports WriterBig 12 champion could now have more feasible shot at playoffBy STEPHEN HAWKINSNo. 6 Oklahoma’s biggest comeback ever didn’t have a lingering effect on No. 8 Baylor.Now they get to play again, this time for the Big 12 championship and possibly a spot in the College Football...

AP Sports WriterBoston College wants to move quickly after firing AddazioBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Boston College athletic director Martin Jarmond didn’t want to wait before replacing football coach Steve Addazio, and he isn’t any more patient when it comes to making the program competitive in the Atlantic Coast...

AP Sports WriterSEC contrast: LSU’s Burrow, Georgia’s Fromm strengths differBy CHARLES ODUMATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Joe Burrow and Jake Fromm bring contrasting strengths to Saturday's Southeastern Conference championship game.Burrow has been a nightmare matchup for defenses with the ball in his hands for No. 1 LSU.Fromm, often described as...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Boston College fires coach Steve AddazioBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Boston College fired coach Steve Addazio on Sunday after seven seasons in which the Eagles never surpassed seven wins, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.The person spoke on the condition...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Boston College fires coach Steve AddazioBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Boston College fired coach Steve Addazio on Sunday after seven seasons in which the Eagles never surpassed seven wins, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.Wide receivers coach Rich Gunnell will...

AP Sports WriterNo. 3 Clemson, No. 22 Virginia after next step in ACC gameBy PETE IACOBELLICOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) The Atlantic Coast Conference title game is special opportunity for first-time participant No. 22 Virginia. It’s just as special for No. 3 Clemson, coach Dabo Swinney said despite the fact...

AP Sports WriterInjuries, ejection drain No. 4 Georgia for SEC title gameBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Jake Fromm may be relying on some new starters around him when the SEC title - and a spot in the playoff - is on the line for No. 4 Georgia.Fromm insists Georgia's...