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AP Sports WriterAlabama's McKinney a standout safety who can draw, tooBy JOHN ZENORTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Xavier McKinney is Alabama's leading tackler and one of the team's top defenders. He can draw, too.The top-ranked Crimson Tide's junior safety has emerged as one of the stars of a defense that...

AP Sports WriterBig Ten contenders are winning with defenseBy NOAH TRISTERThis is not an easy year to be an offensive coordinator in the Big Ten.Brad Salem, who fills that role for Michigan State, had to face one of the nation's top defenses last week against Ohio State. This week,...

Mary Hardin-Baylor to vacate 2016 Division III championshipBELTON, Texas (AP) The NCAA has ordered Mary Hardin-Baylor to vacate its 2016 Division III national championship because the head football coach let a player use his car for more than 18 months, which was determined to be an improper benefit...

AP College Football WriterCollege Football Picks: First can't-miss slate of seasonBy RALPH D. RUSSOIf this college football season was a television series, you could jump right in this weekend without needing to catch up on previous episodes.The first six weeks have been entertaining, sure, but really not much has...

Judge: Dantonio's deposition can wait until after seasonGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) A federal judge has ruled that Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio can wait until after the football season to give a deposition in a former employee's lawsuit.The judge did not limit the scope of the deposition, although...

AP Sports WritersQuarterbacks at Florida, LSU off to impressive startsBy STEVE MEGARGEE and JOHN ZENORFlorida and LSU appear poised to mount serious challenges in their respective Southeastern Conference divisions and two of the nation's best offenses reside in the SEC West.The stage is set for upcoming showdowns, a heated...

AP Sports WriterTeammates, coaches back WVU QB Kendall after 4-pick gameBy JOHN RABYMORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) Coaches and teammates are rallying behind West Virginia quarterback Austin Kendall as fans question his ability to lead the team following another multiple-interception game.Kendall leads the Big 12 with 190 pass attempts. He...

AP Sports WriterACC 'carnival' in Coastal Division poised for wild finishBy JOEDY McCREARYChaos is brewing in the ACC's Coastal Division once again.With the midpoint of the regular season approaching, the Atlantic Coast Conference race is shaping up with prohibitive favorite Clemson sitting atop the Atlantic Division and more unpredictability...

NC State turns to QB Bailey Hoffman for game vs SyracuseRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North Carolina State hopes a new quarterback will lead to some bigger passing plays - and to a win against Syracuse.Bailey Hockman will make his first start for the Wolfpack (3-2, 0-1 Atlantic Coast Conference)...

Williams hurt, Perry back in starting QB role for MiamiCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) Miami will start N'Kosi Perry at quarterback Friday night against No. 20 Virginia.Perry is taking over for Jarren Williams, the starter for Miami's first five games this season. Williams is dealing with what the Hurricanes...

Report: New Hampshire, Syracuse set first-ever matchup(STATS) - New Hampshire and Syracuse have agreed to a first-time matchup in 2026, according to a report Wednesday.FBSchedules.com said the game will be played Sept. 5, 2026 at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. The report added UNH will receive a...

Associated PressWashington State shakes up defense after back-to-back lossesBy NICHOLAS K. GERANIOSWashington State coach Mike Leach is shaking up the Cougars' underperforming defense in the wake of defensive coordinator Tracy Claeys' abrupt resignation.The Cougars have made some personnel changes on a squad that is yielding 30 points per game,...