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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...

AP Sports WriterMississippi ready to rebound following NCAA sanctionsBy DAVID BRANDTOXFORD, Miss. (AP) Mississippi coach Matt Luke is thrilled to have a full scholarship allotment and the opportunity to qualify for a bowl after a two-year postseason ban because of NCAA rules violations.Now the Rebels need their bounty...

Austin Peay gains Week Zero game in 2022(STATS) - In less than two weeks, four FCS programs will get a jump on most college football teams in Week Zero.Ohio Valley Conference member Austin Peay will get to do the same in 2022.The Governors' visit to Western Kentucky in Bowling...

AP Sports WriterNC State seeks next top WR target with Harmon, Meyers in NFLBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North Carolina State needs to find its next go-to receiving threat.The Wolfpack lost top receivers Kelvin Harmon and Jakobi Meyers - both ranked among the Atlantic Coast Conference's leaders in...

Saban: Alabama freshman RB Trey Sanders "out indefinitely"TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama coach Nick Saban says freshman running back Trey Sanders is ''out indefinitely'' with a foot injury.Saban said Saturday the injury will require surgery. He did not provide further details.Saban says defensive tackle DJ Dale will likely miss...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida defensive back John Huggins has been dismissed from the football program. A team spokesman declined to say what prompted the sophomore's dismissal. Huggins had missed all of preseason camp while dealing with what the Gators called a ''family issue.'' According to a police report released earlier this...