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AP Sports WriterRivalry renewed? Florida, Miami add to once-heated seriesBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Even though his father played at Miami and his older brother at Florida, Marco Wilson has little knowledge of the once-heated rivalry involving the two Sunshine State teams.The Florida Flop? The Peach Pelting? The...

Associated PressWisconsin WR Quintez Cephus reinstated, not eligible to playBy TODD RICHMONDMADISON, Wis. (AP) Former Wisconsin receiver Quintez Cephus was cleared Monday to return to school after a jury acquitted him of sexual assault charges, though it was unclear when he will be eligible to play in a...

Illinois' top-rated prospect Marquez Beason out for seasonCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Illinois freshman defensive back Marquez Beason is out for the season with a knee injury.Coach Lovie Smith announced Monday that Beason would have surgery after getting hurt in practice last week. Beason was a consensus four-star recruit from...

The Latest: Wisconsin says Cephus has 'eligibility issues'MADISON, Wis. (AP) The Latest on Wisconsin reinstating receiver Quintez Cephus following his acquittal on sexual assault charges (all times local):4:45 p.m.Wisconsin football officials say receiver Quintez Cephus is back on the team after a jury acquitted him of sexual assault...

The Latest: Cephus attorney says harassment claim upheldMADISON, Wis. (AP) The Latest on Wisconsin reinstating receiver Quintez Cephus following his acquittal on sexual assault charges (all times local):4:25 p.m.Former Wisconsin receiver Quintez Cephus says he is ready to start winning football games again.University officials have reinstated him following...

Illinois' top-rated prospect Marquez Beason out for seasonCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Illinois freshman defensive back Marquez Beason is out for the season with a knee injury.Coach Lovie Smith announced Monday that Beason would have surgery after getting hurt in practice last week. Beason was a consensus four-star recruit from...

AP Sports WriterIowa State still looking at 5 RBs to replace MontgomeryBy LUKE MEREDITHAMES, Iowa (AP) The five-man competition at running back for No. 21 Iowa State could spill into the season.The Cyclones' search to replace departed star David Montgomery has been the dominant story line of camp....

AP College Football WriterAnother first for Clemson: No. 1 in AP preseason Top 25By RALPH D. RUSSOCross off another milestone for Clemson, college football's newest superpower.For the first time, the defending national champion Tigers are No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 presented by Regions Bank ....

AP Sports WriterNo surprise here: Fields named Ohio State's starting QBBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State coach Ryan Day on Monday made official what most people figured was a foregone conclusion: Georgia transfer Justin Fields will be the starting quarterback when the No. 5 Buckeyes open the...

AP Sports WriterMiami's Jarren Williams preps to open against No. 8 FloridaBy TIM REYNOLDSCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) Miami quarterback Jarren Williams got the word that he was going to be the starting quarterback for the Hurricanes, and his first thought wasn't about celebrating.Instead, he suddenly realized how big...

Associated PressWisconsin WR Quintez Cephus reinstated, not eligible to playBy TODD RICHMONDMADISON, Wis. (AP) Former Wisconsin receiver Quintez Cephus was cleared Monday to return to school after a jury acquitted him of sexual assault charges, though it was unclear when he will be eligible to play in a...

AP Sports WriterFormer Longhorns, NFL RB Benson dies in motorcycle accidentBy JIM VERTUNOAUSTIN, Texas (AP) Former NFL running back Cedric Benson, one of the most prolific rushers in NCAA and University of Texas history, has died in a motorcycle accident in Texas. He was 36.Benson's attorney, Sam Bassett,...