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AP Sports WriterMuschamp vs Brown pits pupil against mentor in SEC-ACC tiltBy PETE IACOBELLICOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina's Will Muschamp learned early in his career that to succeed, he would have to outcoach good friends and mentors nearly every season.This is one of those years.The Gamecocks fourth-year coach...

AP Sports WriterTennessee likely to play several freshmen in season openerBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt hopes a theory his father has about the perils of playing freshmen doesn't apply to all situations.''My dad's always had a saying, for every freshman you play is a...

AP Sports WriterLocksley eager to unleash Maryland's big-play offenseBy DAVID GINSBURGCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) With a new quarterback and a playbook that pays homage to Alabama's dynamic attack, Maryland's offense under first-year coach Michael Locksley has the potential to be diverse, exciting and productive.''This offense has a lot...

AP Sports WriterOhio State's Young leads with his mouth, then backs it upBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Chase Young is one chatty Buckeye, and he has the game to back up the big talk.Young is No. 5 Ohio State 's best player and was named to the preseason...

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...

AP Sports WriterHoosiers pick Penix as opening day starter at quarterbackBy MICHAEL MAROTIndiana coach Tom Allen is betting on his quarterback of the future. He also believes Michael Penix Jr. can win now.Allen announced Monday the highly-touted redshirt freshman will be the starting quarterback in Saturday's season opener against...

Associated PressDepth chart of FCS power North Dakota State is a work of artBy DAVE KOLPACKFARGO, N.D. (AP) The most dominant team in the history of the Football Championship Subdivision has had turnovers in so many places - head coach, assistant coaches, quarterback and nearly 70% of its...

AP Sports WriterBanged up running backs could be problem for No. 10 TexasBy JIM VERTUNOAUSTIN, Texas (AP) Texas coach Tom Herman has a problem at running back: He is having a hard time keeping them healthy.The No. 10 Longhorns head into their season-opener this week against Louisiana Tech...

AP Sports WriterHugh Freeze may make Liberty debut from coaching boxBy HANK KURZ Jr.LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) New Liberty coach Hugh Freeze still doesn't know if he will be on the sidelines for his debut with the Flames against No. 22 Syracuse Saturday night.Right now, he's not even on...

AP Sports WriterSomething new for Georgia: Road opener against SEC rivalBy PAUL NEWBERRYATHENS, Ga. (AP) Well, this is something different.For the first time since 1995, No. 3 Georgia will begin the season against a Southeastern Conference foe.And when the Bulldogs hit the road to face Vanderbilt on Saturday...