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Associated PressNo. 2 Notre Dame rolling behind talent and quality depthBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) If No. 2 Notre Dame manages to secure its second College Football Playoff berth, coach Brian Kelly's words before his Fighting Irish secured their first one in 2018 will have proven prophetic.''Look,...

Associated PressNo. 24 Iowa's Smith-Marsette rebuilds trust after his arrestBy ADAM HENSLEYIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) Ihmir Smith-Marsette knew he messed up when Iowa City police pulled him over after clocking him driving 74 mph in a 30 mph zone in the wee hours of Nov. 1.''I was thinking...

AP College Football WriterOhio State still 4th in CFP rankings after cancellationBy RALPH D. RUSSOOhio State held on to the fourth spot in the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday night after having its previous game canceled, landing behind No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 3...

Auburn lineman Alec Jackson has hand surgery, out vs AggiesAUBURN, Ala. (AP) Auburn left tackle Alec Jackson had surgery on his right hand and will miss the game with No. 5 Texas A&M.Tigers coach Gus Malzahn says Jackson had surgery on Monday. He didn't give a timetable for...

AP Sports WriterHealthy, deeper No. 4 Clemson ready for championship runBy PETE IACOBELLICoach Dabo Swinney believes No. 4 Clemson is healthy and deeper as they prepare for another championship run after battling injuries and COVID-19-related issues.The Tigers (8-1, 7-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) returned several missing starters, including q uarterback...

Associated PressNo. 2 Notre Dame rolling behind talent and quality depthBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) If No. 2 Notre Dame manages to secure its second College Football Playoff berth, coach Brian Kelly's words before his Fighting Irish secured their first one in 2018 will have proven prophetic.''Look,...

AP Sports WriterSpecial teams blunders proving problematic for BoilermakersBy MICHAEL MAROTPurdue coach Jeff Brohm watched the momentum swing in the blink of an eye Saturday.With two backups filling in for injured players on the kickoff coverage unit, Aron Cruickshank brought the ball out from the end, found a seam,...

Associated PressUSC resumes team activities, Helton sees path to play SundayBy DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) Time was not on Southern California's side last week as positive tests for COVID-19 and contact tracing led to the cancellation of its game against Colorado.An extra day this week might be just...

AP Sports WriterOklahoma coach Riley taps Stoops to help with depleted staffBy CLIFF BRUNTFormer Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops is helping coach the Sooners again - at least for now - because of coronavirus issues.The Sooners had to postpone last Saturday's game against West Virginia and temporarily paused organized team...

AP Sports WriterOklahoma coach Riley taps Stoops to help with depleted staffBy CLIFF BRUNTFormer Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops is helping coach the Sooners again - at least for now - because of coronavirus issues.The Sooners had to postpone last Saturday's game against West Virginia and temporarily paused organized team...

Hokies backup quarterback Quincy Patterson to transferBLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) Virginia Tech backup quarterback Quincy Patterson has decided to transfer.Coach Justin Fuente made the announcement Monday, shortly before Patterson confirmed his decision in a Twitter post.''Through thought, prayer and countless discussions with my parents and other important people in...

AP Sports WriterMendenhall upset Virginia game vs Seminoles was called offBy HANK KURZ Jr.Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall said he and athletic director Carla Williams have contacted the Atlantic Coast Conference calling for updated protocols and procedures after the Cavaliers flew to Florida on Friday only to learn their game...