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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)...

AP Sports WriterPigrome takes another ride on Maryland quarterback carouselBy DAVID GINSBURGCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) The quarterback carousel at Maryland is back in motion, with Tyrrell Pigrome on board for the fourth year in a row.Pigrome will start Saturday against Purdue in place of Josh Jackson, who's out...

AP Sports WriterTennessee QB Maurer's task: Keep finding Jennings, CallawayBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee's chances of succeeding with a freshman quarterback likely will depend on how well he works with his senior receivers.The early returns in that regard seem encouraging, as Tennessee freshman quarterback Brian Maurer has...

AP Sports WriterAll-America Watch: No. 2 Clemson reloads on D-lineBy PETE IACOBELLICLEMSON, S.C. (AP) John Simpson is certain of two things about the new starters on the defensive line for No. 2 Clemson: They are tired of the questions and comparisons to last year's All-American group and ''them...

AP Sports WriterGeorgia enjoys strong start with run-first winning formulaBy CHARLES ODUMATHENS, Ga. (AP) A Georgia offense averaging almost 43 points per game shouldn't have to make apologies if it doesn't have as many big-play passing highlights as some teams.The No. 3 Bulldogs (5-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference), who...

Victims of ex-Utah State football player suing universitySALT LAKE CITY (AP) Two women raped by a former Utah State University football player are suing the university.The Salt Lake Tribune reports the lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. District Court claims the school fostered an environment where sexual assaults were...

Associated PressPlumlee helps lead revitalized Ole Miss rushing attackBy BRIAN RIPPEEOXFORD, Miss. (AP) Mississippi is beginning to settle into a run-oriented offensive identity led by true freshman quarterback John Rhys Plumlee.Plumlee rushed for 165 yards to lead a 413-yard rushing attack last week in a 31-6 rout of...

Rape victims of ex-Utah State football player sue universitySALT LAKE CITY (AP) Two women raped by a former Utah State University football player filed a lawsuit Monday against the university, claiming the school fostered an environment where sexual assaults were tolerated.The women sued in U.S. District Court, arguing...

No. 17 Iowa looks to tighten things up vs. No. 10 Penn StateIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) Iowa's offense surrendered eight sacks in last week's 10-3 loss at Michigan.Penn State is next for the No. 17 Hawkeyes on Saturday night, and all the Nittany Lions have done this season...

AP Sports WriterIowa State leaning on QB Brock Purdy in run gameBy LUKE MEREDITHAMES, Iowa (AP) Iowa State has been searching for a primary ball carrier all season.The Cyclones might have found their guy in quarterback Brock Purdy.Purdy gave Iowa State (3-2, 1-1 Big 12) the boost it...

AP Sports WriterDay impressed with toughness of Buckeyes at halfway pointBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) At the halfway point of the season, coach Ryan Day isn't assessing the performance of his Ohio State team purely by statistics, which, by the way, are pretty good across the board. The...

QB Brewer cleared for No. 22 Baylor after taking hard hitWACO, Texas (AP) Baylor starting quarterback Charlie Brewer has been cleared to practice and play for the No. 22 Bears, who will be without starting left tackle Connor Galvin.Coach Matt Rhule said Monday that Brewer is fine after...