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AP College Football WriterSugar Bowl: Unfinished business for Clemson and Ohio StateBy RALPH D. RUSSONEW ORLEANS (AP) Everybody loves a comeback story, and both No. 2 Clemson and No. 3 Ohio State arrive at the Sugar Bowl looking for redemption of sorts.For Trevor Lawrence and the Tigers, this...

Ohio picked to beat Toledo for MAC football championshipDETROIT (AP) Ohio is the favorite to win the Mid-American Conference football championship.The Bobcats received 24 first-place votes at media day Tuesday. Toledo is picked to win the West Division, getting 15 first-place votes. Western Michigan, defending champion Northern Illinois...

Associated PressChange continues for Smith's Illini in the springBy MICHAL DWOJAKCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Lovie Smith and his staff didn't have the easiest start at Illinois last March.There were many disadvantages for the first-year college coach, including a late spring football season. But things have changed heading into the...

Associated PressNo. 16 Boise State can't afford to look past UNLVBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Before No. 16 Boise State visits UNLV on Saturday, the Broncos may want to take a peek at what happened to San Diego State's season last year for a quick lesson in looking...

Texas Tech QB Bowman cleared to play and intends to redshirtLUBBOCK, Texas (AP) Texas Tech quarterback Alan Bowman has been cleared to play after missing six games with a shoulder injury but the plan now is to redshirt the second-year player.Bowman, who got hurt in the third game...

3 Ex-UCLA football players sue school over injuriesLOS ANGELES (AP) Three former University of California, Los Angeles football players are suing the school, alleging they suffered concussions and other injuries that worsened because they were forced to play instead of receiving proper treatment.The Los Angeles Times says former...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Minnesota QB Viramontes to transfer back to JCBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) One of the candidates to be Minnesota's next quarterback bowed out of the competition before ever playing a game for the Gophers.According to a person with knowledge of the decision, sophomore-to-be Vic Viramontes...

Associated PressNo. 12 Huskies head into off week with sudden concernsBy JIM HOEHNSEATTLE (AP) Instead of easing as expected into their bye week, the Washington Huskies are dealing with offensive issues and injuries that contributed to a surprisingly punch-less performance in a loss at Arizona State.Washington lost left...

The fans at Camp Randall Stadium will be treated to a game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Wisconsin Badgers when they take their seats on Saturday. Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Wisconsin Badgers When: 11/26/2016 3:30 PM ROT TEAM ...

AP College Football WriterReported virus issues at Ohio St raise specter of CFP delayBy RALPH D. RUSSOCollege Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock said Tuesday the national championship game between Alabama and Ohio State is still a go for Monday night amid a report that the Buckeyes are having...

QB D'Eriq King set for Miami Hurricanes debut against UABMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) Miami is hoping quarterback D'Eriq King can lead a Hurricanes' offensive revival.The graduate transfer from Houston will make his Hurricanes debut against UAB (1-0) in Miami's opener Thursday night after an offseason of doubt due...

Texas linebacker Overshown to sit out until 'changes made'AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Texas junior linebacker DeMarvion Overshown said Thursday he will sit out from all team activities until the school starts meeting demands for campus changes sought by dozens of Longhorns athletes.The demands made in early June include renaming...