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AP Sports WriterUSC at Arizona State headlines Pac-12 this weekBy JOHN MARSHALLHere are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference:GAME OF THE WEEK: Southern California at Arizona State. Two teams in need of a win meet in the desert Saturday afternoon. The Trojans need it and...

AP Sports WriterEnergized Beavers look to snap losing streak against HuskiesBy ANNE M. PETERSONWhether Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith can provide the intel the Beavers need to finally beat Washington remains to be seen this season. But one thing is certain: The Beavers are sure energized.That's because they've got...

AP Sports WriterNo. 13 Minnesota looks to seal up Big Ten WestBy LUKE MEREDITHMinnesota was supposed to be an afterthought in the Big Ten West race.But the surging Gophers might all but wrap up the division by Saturday night.No. 13 Minnesota (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) enters Saturday's home showdown...

AP Sports WriterFreshman ground gainers making impression in the Big 12By CLIFF BRUNTIn a conference best known for producing Heisman-winning quarterbacks and Biletnikoff Award-winning receivers, Big 12 freshmen are making their names running with the football.Four of the top nine freshman rushers from Power Five schools play in the...

Associated PressChase Claypool emerges as top WR for No. 15 Notre DameBy TODD BURLAGESOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Tattooed in cursive lettering around his bulging right biceps, Notre Dame senior wide receiver Chase Claypool wears a permanent reminder of his sister's life that was cut too short.''A thousand tears...

AP Sports WriterFalcons assistant Morris returns to defensive rootsBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Raheem Morris is returning to his roots as a defensive coach.The Atlanta Falcons hope the move will help save their season.After 3+ seasons working with the receivers on the offensive side, Morris is now in charge...

Austin Peay to play at Georgia in 2025(STATS) - Austin Peay is headed back "Between the Hedges."The Ohio Valley Conference university announced a Sept. 6, 2025 game at Georgia on Thursday.The Governors lost 45-0 in Athens to open the 2018 season.The 2025 game against Georgia precedes Austin Peay's Sept....

Air Force-New Mexico game postponed after player's deathALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) The football game between Air Force and New Mexico scheduled for this weekend was postponed following the death of a Lobos defensive lineman.Air Force will travel to New Mexico on Nov. 23 instead, the Mountain West said Wednesday.New...

AP College Football WriterCollege Football Picks: Monster matchups to shake CFP raceBy RALPH D. RUSSOThe starting positions have been set for the College Football Playoff race. They will get an immediate makeover this weekend.For the first time in college football history, there will be two games matching teams that...

AP Sports WriterThose other SEC teams scrambling for bowl eligibilityBy JOHN ZENORTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) While LSU, Alabama and Georgia are working on their playoff credentials, much of the Southeastern Conference has more humble goals.Teams like South Carolina, Tennessee and Mississippi State are battling for bowl eligibility with 4-5...

Associated PressAnthony Gordon making his mark with Cougars after long waitBy NICHOLAS K. GERANIOSAnthony Gordon waited for years to get on the field for Washington State.He's certainly has made up for the lost time.The senior who succeeded Gardner Minshew as the Cougars' starter this season leads the nation with...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Walter Payton Award watch list grows by 16By CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - As the weather chills on the college football season, the race for the Heisman of the FCS has turned red hot.On Wednesday, 16 players were added to the watch list of the 2019 STATS FCS...