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AP College Football WriterAnalysis: At scandal-torn USC, can integrity save Helton?By RALPH D. RUSSOLOS ANGELES (AP) The inauguration of new University of Southern California President Carol L. Folt began with a procession of hundreds through Alumni Memorial Park, with its lush green hedges and broad shade trees surrounding...

AP College Football WriterAP Top 25: Wisconsin into top 10; Cal makes big move to 15By RALPH D. RUSSOWisconsin moved into the top 10 for the first time this season, landing at No. 8 in The Associated Press college football poll after a weekend during which seven ranked...

AP Sports WriterNotre Dame loses another big game but gains some respectBy PAUL NEWBERRYATHENS, Ga. (AP) As the Notre Dame players trudged off the field, they received appreciative cheers from the Georgia fans at Sanford Stadium.Yes, the Fighting Irish lost another big game, but they gained a...

AP Sports WriterMichigan's promising season takes hit with loss to WisconsinBy ANDREW SELIGMANMADISON, Wis. (AP) Just a few weeks ago, the possibilities seemed endless for Michigan.The Wolverines came into their fifth season under Jim Harbaugh looking like a good bet to win the Big Ten. A spot in...

AP College Football WriterAP Top 25: Wisconsin into top 10; Cal makes big move to 15By RALPH D. RUSSOWisconsin moved into the top 10 for the first time this season, landing at No. 8 in The Associated Press college football poll after a weekend during which seven ranked...

USC QB Slovis knocked out of Utah game on second playLOS ANGELES (AP) Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis was knocked out of the Trojans' 30-23 victory against No. 10 Utah on Friday night after taking a legal but hard hit from Utes defensive tackle Leki Fotu early in...

Henderson's 3 TDs, Hale's 5 FGs lead Louisiana Tech to winRUSTON, La. (AP) Justin Henderson rushed for 141 yards and three touchdowns, Bailey Hale tied a program record with five field goals and Louisiana Tech beat Florida International 43-31 on Friday night.Hale kicked field goals of 41, 25...

Associated PressNo. 22 Washington facing BYU in first road game of seasonBy JOHN COONPROVO, Utah (AP) After opening the season with three consecutive games at home, Washington's young squad gets its first exposure to a hostile road environment on Saturday at BYU.Coach Chris Petersen feels optimistic the No....

AP Sports WriterNo. 15 UCF eager for chance to make statement vs. PittBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Josh Heupel calls the growing groundswell of support for 15th-ranked UCF ''outside noise.'' The Golden Knights coach stressed he can't control it and orders his players to tune it out even as...

AP Sports WriterNo. 8 Auburn faces big road test at No. 17 Texas A&MBy KRISTIE RIEKENCOLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) After playing their first big game of the season on the road at top-ranked Clemson, the No. 17 Texas A&M Aggies get their next test in front of their...

AP Sports WriterCoach Day to keep No. 6 Ohio St on task against MiamiBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State coach Ryan Day believes the No. 6 Buckeyes have the talent and desire for greatness this season. He's trying to keep players focused on a game that likely...

AP Sports WriterNC State seeks defensive improvement against Ball StateBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North Carolina State doesn't know exactly what kind of defense it has entering Saturday night's visit from Ball State.The Wolfpack didn't allow a touchdown in the first two games against overmatched East Carolina and...