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First woman to score in Division I football seriously illSANTA FE, N.M. (AP) A former University of New Mexico kicker who was the first female to play and score in a Division I football game faces months of recovery after becoming seriously ill from an adverse reaction to...

Alabama A&M-Morehouse to play 1st Black College HOF ClassicCANTON, Ohio (AP) Alabama A&M and Morehouse College will play Labor Day weekend at the campus of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the first Black College Hall of Fame Classic.The season opener on Sept. 1 at 4 p.m....

AP Sports WriterNo. 9 Florida avoiding any 'revenge' talk against KentuckyBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) No. 9 Florida insists last year's loss to Kentucky, which ended a 31-game winning streak in the series, won't be a motivating factor when the teams play Saturday in Lexington.At least that's what...

AP Sports WriterLSU official: Football player quarantines were anticipatedBy BRETT MARTELLSU has begun asking a number of football players to self-quarantine in the past week because of instances in which some players tested positive for COVID-19 after social interactions outside of the Tigers’ training facility.“This is what we anticipated....

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=FCS teams in mix for fall nonconference gamesBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - A small number of FCS nonconference games, including some against FBS programs, are scheduled to be played in the fall season after all 13 conferences postponed their league competition due to concerns over...

AP College Football WriterTide's DeVonta Smith the 1st WR to win AP Player of the YearBy RALPH D. RUSSODeVonta Smith of Alabama is The Associated Press college football player of the year and the first wide receiver to win the award since it was established in 1998.In what could...

AP Sports WriterNo. 10 Washington opens Pac-12 play against tough Utah teamBy TIM BOOTHWhen his team's schedule was finalized, Chris Petersen knew the opening month of the season for No. 10 Washington could end up being quite challenging.The opener against Auburn was a given. But also lurking with almost...

AP College Football WriterHigh Tide: Alabama is No. 1 at being No. 1 in AP rankingsBy RALPH D. RUSSOAlabama is No. 1 at being No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll.The Crimson Tide made its 106th overall appearance at the top of the AP rankings, which started...

AP Sports WriterWashington ready to step up as Aztecs' next featured backBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) Juwan Washington is ready for his turn to be San Diego State's featured running back.If he's as successful as D.J. Pumphrey and Rashaad Penny before him, SDSU will become the first school...

Colorado State football coach Mike Bobo hospitalizedFORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) Colorado State football coach Mike Bobo has been hospitalized to undergo a medical evaluation after experiencing numbness in his feet.Bobo said in a statement Monday that he's ''very encouraged by the test results to this point and hope...

AP Sports WriterFootball team tries to learn from Michigan State scandalBy NOAH TRISTEREAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Every now and then, when the Michigan State football team won't be together for a little while, it's a good time for another reminder.Safety Khari Willis explained the message:''It's me, Joe (Bachie),...

AP Sports WriterUSF poised for another Strong run in American ConferenceBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) South Florida's Charlie Strong isn't making any bold predictions.The former Louisville and Texas coach expects the Bulls to have another outstanding season, but knows simply having a talented roster doesn't guarantee success.''I can't...