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Saban: The show will go on despite LeBron James complaintTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama coach Nick Saban isn't scrapping a program that drew a complaint from LeBron James.And James isn't backing down, either.On Monday, a representative for James sent a letter on his behalf to Alabama, claiming the Crimson...

AP Sports WriterAfter late-night stumble, No. 23 Washington tries to regroupBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) When Chris Petersen finally went back to watch what happened to No. 23 Washington after enduring a delay he'd never experienced as a coach and a game that ended at an hour never seen...

Michigan adds Jean-Mary, Shoop to defensive staffANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan has hired Brian Jean-Mary as linebackers coach, Bob Shoop as safeties coach and elevated Jay Harbough to special teams coordinator.The Wolverines made the announcements Saturday. Harbaugh, the son of coach Jim Harbaugh, will continue coaching running backs...

AP Sports WriterNo. 1 Alabama gears up for stretch run, rat poison and allBy JOHN ZENORTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama is unbeaten, scarcely challenged and dominating on both sides of the ball.Now, the top-ranked Crimson Tide (8-0, 5-0 Southeastern Conference) gets an open date to ready for the stretch...

Texas gives football coach Herman 2-year contract extensionAUSTIN, Texas (AP) Tom Herman's Texas Longhorns won 10 games for the first time in a decade. Now the school is giving him a guaranteed contract extension worth an extra $13 million.University of Texas System regents on Thursday approved a two-year...

Michigan St dismissed ex-players accused of sexual assaultEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Three former Michigan State football players accused of sexually assaulting a woman earlier this year have been dismissed from the university.School spokesman Jason Cody said Thursday that Josh King, Donnie Corley Jr. and Demetric Vance were dismissed...

Coach, Team VotesGary Patterson, TCU 27Urban Meyer, Ohio State 14Dan Mullen,...

FCS nonconference schedule this fall(Stats Perform) - Schedule and results of the 17 FCS college football programs that have announced nonconference games this fall (all 13 conferences postponed their league competition due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic):---=BIG SOUTH CONFERENCECampbell (0-2): 27-26 loss at Georgia Southern (Sept. 12), 43-21...

AP Sports WriterRunning backs earn higher profile in Big 12 this seasonBy CLIFF BRUNTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) Last season, quarterbacks and receivers dominated the headlines in the Big 12.Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield won the Heisman Trophy, Oklahoma State's James Washington won the Biletnikoff Award for the nation's top receiver...

AP Sports WriterIowa looking for offense to help banged-up defenseBy LUKE MEREDITHIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) Iowa has let its defense carry the load nearly all season.The Hawkeyes might need some more help from their offense on Saturday at Indiana - like they got in last weekend's 48-point explosion...

AP Sports WriterFink gets turn to start as No. 21 USC faces No. 17 HuskiesBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) A month ago, the idea of Matt Fink even seeing the field for No. 21 USC seemed unlikely. Maybe in a blowout or some mop-up duty at best.Even he finds...

South Dakota's Nielson extended through 2023(STATS) - South Dakota has given coach Bob Nielson a five-year contract extension through the 2023 season, athletic director David Herbster announced Monday.Nielson is 16-19 in three seasons, including an 8-5 record and an FCS playoff appearance in 2017.He is 202-99-1 overall in 26...