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Associated PressOklahoma State needs bounce-back effort from QB SandersBy JOHN TRANCHINASTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma State's starting quarterback and redshirt freshman Spencer Sanders has experienced ups and downs during his last three outings.The Cowboys face No. 18 Baylor (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) at home on Saturday following its bye...

AP Sports WriterNew OC Harrell sees sunny days ahead for USC's offenseBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Graham Harrell has been living in a hotel near campus during his first six weeks as Southern California's offensive coordinator, so he hasn't seen much of his new city.The near-lifelong Texan also...

AP College Football WriterSTAT WATCH: Bulls' Patterson owns season's 1st 300-yard gameBy ERIC OLSONPlaying a bit under the radar at Buffalo, Jaret Patterson has put up rushing numbers that demand attention.Patterson broke his own school record with 301 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-17 win at Bowling Green...

Associated PressEx-player sues Ohio St. for using image in marketing programBy ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINSCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) One of Ohio State's most famous football stars sued the university Friday over a marketing program he says used athletes' images without permission and robbed them of compensation.Linebacker Chris Spielman filed the class-action...

Michigan State's Hartbarger likely done for the seasonEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio says punter Jake Hartbarger's leg injury from last month is likely to end his season.Hartbarger hurt his lower leg Sept. 8 at Arizona State. Shortly after that, Dantonio said the fifth-year senior...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=MEAC great Leonard seeks Senior (Bowl) momentsBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Darius Leonard has plenty of people to call upon for advice as he heads toward a potential NFL career.Former South Carolina State teammates Antonio Hamilton, Javon Hargrave, Temarrick Hemingway and Joe Thomas are all at the...

AP Sports WriterWichita State's crash evokes moving memories 50 years laterBy PAT GRAHAMSILVER PLUME, Colo. (AP) In a small clearing on Mount Trelease, a faded and tattered yellow shirt rests among twisted shards of metal.Emblazoned across the front: Wichita State.A heavy reminder of what took place 50 years...

AP Sports WriterArkansas RB Williams to quit football after latest injuryBy KURT VOIGTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Rawleigh Williams returned to the football field last season following a broken neck only after assurances from doctors.A second scare that left him sprawled out on the Razorbacks' indoor practice field last week...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=No increase yet in Big Sky conference scheduleBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - The Big Sky Conference announced Friday it is tabling a proposal to move to a nine-game conference schedule in football, although there remains support to pass it at a later date.The conference athletic directors voted...

Nebraska unveils plans for $155M athletic training facilityLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) The University of Nebraska has announced plans for a new, $155 million athletic facility that will house the Husker football program.The project unveiled Friday is scheduled to be completed in 2022. Crews are expected to break ground next...

Phillip Fulmer named special adviser to Tennessee presidentKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro has hired former Volunteers football coach Phillip Fulmer as his special adviser for community, athletics and university relations.DiPietro announced the hiring Tuesday.Fulmer had been a candidate for the athletic director job given...

Colorado officials disciplined for handling of allegationsBOULDER, Colo. (AP) Three University of Colorado officials, including its chancellor and football coach, have been disciplined for their handling of domestic violence allegations against a former assistant football coach.Chancellor Phil DiStefano will serve a 10-day suspension and athletic director Rich George...