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AP Sports WriterPitt eyes balance in bid to repeat as ACC Coastal champsBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Kenny Pickett knows his numbers in his first year as Pittsburgh's starting quarterback weren't great. He doesn't particularly care.What the numbers failed to show were all the times he would come to...

AP Sports WriterHokies look to rebound after first losing season since '92By HANK KURZ Jr.BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) Virginia Tech's first losing season since 1992 has coach Justin Fuente and the Hokies looking for a bounce-back campaign.If they can pull it off, they'll likely feature a balanced attack with...

AP Sports WriterPerkins, Virginia facing new challenge: ExpectationsBy HANK KURZ Jr.CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) The arrival of dual-threat quarterback Bryce Perkins helped Virginia exceed expectations last season. Now the Cavaliers face a new challenge: meeting higher expectations this season.The Cavaliers are the only team in the Atlantic Coast Conference's...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) University of Wisconsin-Madison officials are sending a ''clear message'' they don't want former Badgers wide receiver Quintez Cephus to return despite his acquittal in a sexual assault case, his attorney said Monday. Cephus, 21, of Macon, Georgia, was suspended from the football team in August 2018 after...

The Latest: Lawyer to UW: Reject stereotype, enroll CephusMADISON, Wis. (AP) The Latest on University of Wisconsin football player Quintez Cephus (all times local):5:15 p.m.An attorney for former University of Wisconsin-Madison receiver Quintez Cephus is asking the university to reject the idea that black men are sexually aggressive...

AP Sports WriterSavage schedule looms for Texas A&M in Year 2 under FisherBy KRISTIE RIEKENCOLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) As Jimbo Fisher prepares for his second season at Texas A&M he believes his the Aggies are closer to being an elite team than they were a year ago.The former...

AP Sports WriterVols expect better results in 2nd year under Jeremy PruittBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee's Jeremy Pruitt believes his team can benefit from the lessons he learned in his debut season as a head coach.Pruitt said he spent so much time last year concentrating on big-picture...

Associated PressCephus attorney says UW doesn't want football player backBy SCOTT BAUERMADISON, Wis. (AP) University of Wisconsin-Madison officials are sending a ''clear message'' they don't want former Badgers wide receiver Quintez Cephus to return despite his acquittal in a sexual assault case, his attorney said Monday.Cephus, 21, of...

AP Sports WriterFixed Frogs: Reagor, TCU healthy after impressive recoveryBy STEPHEN HAWKINSFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) When TCU won its final two games to get bowl eligible last year, Jalen Reagor extended his record touchdown receiving streak while also running for a score in each game.Reagor, who also took...

AP Sports WriterFlorida confident Georgia transfer Cox will play this seasonBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida coach Dan Mullen is navigating a few last-minute roster tweaks before the season opener. One of them could be huge for the Gators this fall.Mullen kicked defensive back John Huggins off the...

AP Sports WriterMississippi State pushes for better offense under MoorheadBy DAVID BRANDTSTARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) Mississippi State hired Joe Moorhead nearly two years ago mainly because of his reputation as an offensive savant.Year one didn't go exactly as planned. The coach expects much more progress this fall.Mississippi State's...

AP Sports WriterOhio State's Landers shines light on mental health strugglesBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State defensive tackle Robert Landers struggles with mental illness, and he doesn't care who knows it.In fact, he wants more people to be aware of it. The mass shooting in his hometown...