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STATS FCS Senior Editor=NDSU's Anderson out to prove himself againBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - A strange thing happens to North Dakota State players during the buildup to the NFL Draft - they have to prove themselves, and their incredibly successful program, all over again.This despite NDSU having won a record...

UNI sets series with Idaho State, Weber State(STATS) - Long before the Big Sky/MVFC Challenge Series was created, Northern Iowa embraced the concept with its nonconference scheduling.Thus, it wasn't surprising Wednesday when the Missouri Valley Football Conference power announced home-and-home agreements with Big Sky members Idaho State and Weber...

Central Arkansas leads Southland preseason team(Stats Perform) - Behind quarterback Breylin Smith, Central Arkansas led the way with 14 selections on the Southland Conference preseason team Wednesday.Smith, a redshirt junior, set the school's single-season record for passing yards (3,704) and tied the mark for touchdown passes (32) as Central...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=FCS title is purple reign of James MadisonBy CRAIG HALEYFRISCO, Texas (STATS) - James Madison played all season as if it knew something the rest of the FCS didn't know, but on Saturday, there was no denying who's the best team in the nation.Sorry, Fargo, it's...

AP Sports WriterTexas-Oklahoma won't look or feel the same in 2020By JIM VERTUNOTim Taylor's plans for the Texas-Oklahoma game have changed. Instead of enjoying a long weekend with old friends as he has for decades, he'll make the trip from Austin in one day, bringing a mask and plenty...

Arizona St, Florida St meet in Sun Bowl without top RBsEL PASO, Texas (AP) The top running backs for Arizona State and Florida State won't be around for the Sun Bowl.Sun Devils coach Herm Edwards and interim Seminoles coach Odell Haggins can live with those decisions regardless of...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) Troy and Appalachian State are set for a pivotal Sun Belt Conference showdown one season after waging a three-overtime contest. The two teams play Saturday at Troy in only the third meeting this deep into the season between Sun Belt teams with unbeaten league marks. ''It's going to...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=2020 NFL Draft selections from the FCSBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - The FCS level continues to stock NFL rosters despite having a "small school" label.Standouts such as Carson Wentz, Jimmy Garoppolo, Cooper Kupp and Darius Leonard are recent examples of FCS draft choices who have...

Michigan WR Tarik Black enters transfer portalANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan wide receiver Tarik Black has entered the transfer portal.A team spokesman confirmed that Friday. Black, a junior, has 25 catches for 323 yards and a touchdown this season.In three seasons for the Wolverines, Black has 40 receptions...

AP Sports WriterNorth Dakota State and James Madison back in FCS title gameBy STEPHEN HAWKINSFRISCO, Texas (AP) North Dakota State and James Madison are both finishing up their first season with new head coaches. The Bison even have a freshman quarterback.Yet here they both are again. The teams...

Michigan says DT Aubrey Solomon can speak to other schoolsANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan has given permission to defensive tackle Aubrey Solomon to speak with other schools, giving him the opportunity to transfer.Solomon signed with the Wolverines in 2017 as a highly touted recruit from Leesburg, Georgia. He...

AP Sports WriterWhy not us?: Ohio State's Day wants answers from Big TenBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State coach Ryan Day is pushing the Big Ten for answers about when the conference plans to play a football season.In a statement released by the school on Thursday, Day...