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AP Sports WriterInjuries force SEC teams to alter quarterback plansBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) This was supposed to be the year that the Southeastern Conference showcased its wealth of experienced quarterbacks up and down the league.Plans have changed for a number of schools.Injuries have wreaked havoc around the...

AP Sports WriterPerkins looks to avoid 'stupid plays' for No. 25 VirginiaBy HANK KURZ Jr.CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins knows he has to avoid ''stupid plays'' and stay within himself when the No. 25 Cavaliers take on Florida State this week.He had thrown 145 passes in...

Associated PressNew Mexico coach Bob Davie said he will be back eventuallyBy GLEN ROSALESALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) New Mexico coach Bob Davie, who will miss the Lobos' trip to South Bend to face No. 7 Notre Dame because of an undisclosed health issue, said Tuesday he will eventually be...

AP Sports WriterAll-America Watch: Alabama WR Jerry Jeudy off to fast startBy JOHN ZENORTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Jerry Jeudy couldn't pass up the chance to work out with one of the NFL's best receivers, a guy he has been watching since high school.The Alabama star reached out to Antonio...

AP Sports WriterFreshman DT Davis filling void left by Clemson All-AmericanBy PETE IACOBELLICLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Tyler Davis didn't plan on starting this soon for Clemson, given the depth the Tigers had stockpiled at defensive tackle the past few seasons.But it's Davis who started the first two games for...

AP Sports WriterAll-America Watch: Alabama WR Jerry Jeudy off to fast startBy JOHN ZENORTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Jerry Jeudy couldn't pass up the chance to work out with one of the NFL's best receivers, a guy he has been watching since high school.The Alabama star reached out to Antonio...

AP Sports WriterNo. 8 Auburn's ground game still work in progressBy JOHN ZENORAUBURN, Ala. (AP) Auburn entered the season with six tailbacks listed as co-starters on the depth chart. It was a comforting scenario of runners galore for a team trotting out a freshman quarterback.The reality has been...

AP Sports WriterIowa State seeking progress on offense with No. 19 Iowa nextBy LUKE MEREDITHAMES, Iowa (AP) Iowa State entered this season with more hype than ever before and then almost lost to Northern Iowa in the opener.The Cyclones know they will need to be much better to...

Associated PressStanley, Iowa shift passing attack from tight ends to WRsBy JOHN BOHNENKAMPIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) Iowa's passing game last season was all about the tight ends.Which made sense, since T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant would go on to be first-round selections in the NFL draft.It's different this...

AP Sports WriterTennessee turning to younger players except at quarterbackBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt will be relying more and more on younger players to help the Volunteers bounce back from their worst start in over three decades.But he's sticking with experience at the most...

Associated PressMoore making sure Ole Miss passing game continues to thriveBy BRIAN RIPPEEOXFORD, Miss. (AP) The chemistry between Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral and receiver Elijah Moore has been building since last season.Now that both have more featured roles in the Rebels' offense this year, Moore is poised to...

AP Sports WriterAfter late-night stumble, No. 23 Washington tries to regroupBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) When Chris Petersen finally went back to watch what happened to No. 23 Washington after enduring a delay he'd never experienced as a coach and a game that ended at an hour never seen...