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Associated PressUSC offensive line ready to 'dominate' for new coordinatorBy DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) Graham Harrell knows the importance of a great offensive line. Harrell led the FBS in yards passing behind a veteran front five in his redshirt senior season at Texas Tech in 2008.''I could sit...

AP College Football WriterWeek 1 Preview: Pac-12 statement; transfer QBs; USC's startBy RALPH D. RUSSOThe first full slate of the college football season brings with it another referendum game for the Pac-12, highlighting a schedule light on marquee matchups.No. 11 Oregon against No. 16 Auburn in Arlington, Texas, on...

AP Sports WriterPac-12 saw some key QB competitions heading into seasonBy ANNE M. PETERSONGardner Minshew's success was something of a pleasant surprise last season for Washington State. Now the Cougars will look to his backup, Anthony Gordon.Washington State was one of several Pac-12 teams that went through a quarterback...

AP Sports WriterFinal chapter arrives for Trey Adams at No. 13 WashingtonBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) If not for injuries, Washington left tackle Trey Adams would probably already have been in the NFL.Setbacks cost the big left tackle most of two seasons, however, and now he's preparing to start...

NCAA grants immediate eligibility to Georgia Tech's SimsATLANTA (AP) The NCAA has granted Georgia Tech defensive back Myles Sims' appeal for immediate eligibility, making him available for the Yellow Jackets' opener at Clemson on Thursday night.Sims transferred to Georgia Tech in May. The Atlanta native redshirted as a...

Furman, N.C. A&T set first matchups(STATS) - FCS programs Furman and North Carolina A&T, which have never met previously, announced a two-year series on Wednesday.They will meet for the first time on Sept. 4, 2021 at Furman in Greenville, South Carolina, before squaring off at N.C. A&T in Greensboro,...

Transfer WR Oliver Martin cleared to play for No. 20 IowaIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) Michigan transfer receiver Oliver Martin has been cleared to play this season for Iowa, starting with Saturday's opener against Miami (Ohio).The 20th-ranked Hawkeyes said Wednesday that Martin has been approved for immediate eligibility by...

AP Sports WriterAir time? Run-heavy Pitt eyeing balance under WhippleBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Kenny Pickett doesn't linger on the past. So forgive the Pittsburgh quarterback if he's not still beating himself up over his team's rough finish to 2018, when the Panthers lost their final three games and...

AP Sports WriterEx-Notre Dame QB excited to make debut with No. 17 UCFBy FRED GOODALLORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Brandon Wimbush is excited to have another chance to play.The former Notre Dame quarterback believes he's a good fit for UCF's prolific offense, and the senior transfer will make his debut...

Associated PressOle Miss will showcase new-look offense in opener vs MemphisBy BRIAN RIPPEEOXFORD, Miss. (AP) When Mississippi's offense takes the field for the first time in 2019, it will look quite different than it did in 2018.And the newness is layered.Ole Miss' season opener Saturday at Memphis marks...

AP Sports WriterVandy coach still mum on his starting QB vs No. 3 GeorgiaBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Derek Mason has heard the question about this starting quarterback for a month, and the Vanderbilt coach still isn't talking - at least not publicly.Everyone will apparently have to...

No. 21 Iowa St looks to its offensive line as strengthAMES, Iowa (AP) From the day he arrived at Iowa State three years ago, Matt Campbell talked about the need to build a dominant, physical offensive line.Now, finally, the Cyclones appear to have a group close to what...