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AP Sports WriterTennessee dealing with uncertainty on both sides of lineBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee's outlook on each side of the line of scrimmage remains as uncertain as ever with just over two weeks left before the start of the season.In some respects, the situation has only...

AP Sports WriterGreen in C-USA: North Texas and Marshall league favoritesBy STEPHEN HAWKINSDENTON, Texas (AP) North Texas was oh-so-close in Conference USA last year to fulfilling the preseason prediction of repeating as a division champion. The Mean Green could have also ended up at the opposite end of...

AP Sports WriterNew regime aims to keep Appalachian St. atop Sun BeltBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) If Appalachian State is to prolong a three-year reign atop the Sun Belt Conference, it'll have to do so under a new regime.This season marks the head coaching debut for Eli Drinkwitz...

Ga Tech QB Johnson granted 6th year of eligibility by NCAAATLANTA (AP) Georgia Tech quarterback Lucas Johnson has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA.Johnson can play three more college seasons after the decision announced Thursday.The 6-foot-3, 215-pound quarterback was granted the additional year after...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=ESPN ranks Yale, NDSU as top 10 all-time programsBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Yale and North Dakota State led the way among FCS programs that were recognized in ESPN's ranking of the top 50 programs in college football history Thursday.College football is celebrating its 150th anniversary this...

Associated PressIrish hope to ride Book's arm to second straight CFP berthBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) For Notre Dame to reach its second straight College Football Playoff, it may have to run the table behind quarterback Ian Book.''When you step into being the quarterback at Notre Dame,...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Ivy League director: No postseason in sightBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - The most-asked question surrounding Ivy League football never goes away even if the answer remains the same: Will the league ever start to send its champion to the FCS playoffs?The programs in the storied Ivies play...

AP Sports WriterClay Helton embracing his make-or-break season at USCBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Clay Helton is still in charge at Southern California after its first losing season in 18 years. The folksy head coach realizes he probably won't be for much longer if he can't get the...

AP Sports WriterPick Six: Top college awards could feature repeatsBy STEVE MEGARGEEThe race for the top individual awards in college football this season will have some standout players seeking repeats.Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor won the Doak Walker Award as the nation's top running back last season, while Alabama's Jerry Jeudy...

AP Sports WriterBoise State starts new chapter with same expectationsBy TIM BOOTHThe way last season ended for Boise State left a bad aftertaste.Losing the Mountain West Conference championship game on its home field, followed by a bowl game that was abandoned due to severe weather was a disappointing thud...

Vanderbilt to begin alcohol sales at home football gamesNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Vanderbilt plans to conduct alcohol sales for home football games this season.Athletic director Malcolm Turner announced the new policy Wednesday.Vanderbilt will sell beer in public areas of the stadium. Wine will be available to fans in premium...

AP Sports WriterSeems like old times: Boise State, Fresno State top MW teamsBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Now this was a sweet idea: Candy hearts with Jordan Love's name and number stamped on them to hype the Heisman Trophy campaign of the Utah State quarterback.After posting big numbers a...