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AP Sports WriterGuarantano's goals remain sky high amid Vols' strugglesBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee's back-to-back losing seasons have done nothing to limit quarterback Jarrett Guarantano's ambition.''I literally went into the offseason and said I want to be the best in the country,'' Guarantano said Sunday. ''I want...

AP Sports WriterPurdue's Sindelar can finally focus squarely on footballBy MICHAEL MAROTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) Purdue quarterback Elijah Sindelar sees a whole new world of opportunities opening up this fall.The annual competition he waged against David Blough is finally over, his problematic left knee finally seems healthy and...

AP Sports WriterSaban denies offering ex-Ohio State assistant Zach Smith jobBy JOHN ZENORTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama coach Nick Saban denies offering a job to ex-Ohio State assistant Zach Smith last year, citing the results of a background check as the reason.The Crimson Tide's connection with Smith surfaced with...

Associated PressUSC's Jackson returns to practice after donating bone marrowBy DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) Austin Jackson wants to lead Southern California back to the Pac-12 title, but the left tackle already scored a bigger victory when he donated bone marrow to his younger sister, Autumn, last month.Jackson said...

AP Sports WriterRB Who at RB U? Pitt's Davis, Sibley hope to keep traditionBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Andre Powell could exaggerate. Or maybe the Pittsburgh running backs coach could flat-out lie. That's simply not his style.If Powell is being honest, he is not quite sure what to make...

Associated PressBlackman the frontrunner in Florida State quarterback battleBy BOB FERRANTETALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) James Blackman is in the driver's seat in the quarterback competition at Florida State.As the Seminoles' opened preseason practice on Friday, Blackman is the unquestioned leader. He was taking the first-team reps and guiding the...

Associated PressBlackman the frontrunner in Florida State quarterback battleBy BOB FERRANTETALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) James Blackman is in the driver's seat in the quarterback competition at Florida State.As the Seminoles' opened preseason practice on Friday, Blackman is the unquestioned leader. He was taking the first-team reps and guiding the...

AP Sports WriterGa Tech football team takes in different kind of footballBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Georgia Tech's football team took in a different kind of football Saturday.The Yellow Jackets' players, coaches and staff attended the Major League Soccer game between Atlanta United and LA Galaxy at Mercedes-Benz Stadium,...

AP Sports WriterGa Tech football team takes in different kind of footballBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Georgia Tech's football team took in a different kind of football Saturday.The Yellow Jackets' players, coaches and staff attended the Major League Soccer game between Atlanta United and LA Galaxy at Mercedes-Benz Stadium,...

AP Sports WriterOklahoma State's Hubbard primed for big seasonBy CLIFF BRUNTSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard didn't get double-digit carries in a game last season until November. Now, he's a preseason All-Big 12 selection.Hubbard got an unexpected chance to shine when Justice Hill was injured...

Minnesota QB Annexstad out indefinitely with foot injuryMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota quarterback Zack Annexstad has a foot injury that will sideline him indefinitely, ending for now the competition with fellow sophomore Tanner Morgan for the starting spot.The Gophers announced Saturday that Annexstad was hurt in practice the day before.''Injuries...

Associated PressUSC's Jackson returns to practice after donating bone marrowBy DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) Austin Jackson wants to lead Southern California back to the Pac-12 title, but the left tackle already scored a bigger victory when he donated bone marrow to his younger sister, Autumn, last month.Jackson said...