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AP Sports WriterMississippi rebuild starts with veteran coordinatorsBy DAVID BRANDTOXFORD, Miss. (AP) Matt Luke guided Mississippi's football program through the dark days of a two-year NCAA postseason ban. Now the Rebels believe the young coach - along with a few veteran coordinators - can push the program back...

AP Sports WriterSindelar plays backup role in spring game after strong startBy MICHAEL MAROTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) Purdue quarterback Elijah Sindelar stands on the practice field, reading the defense as he always does.Only this time, he's not behind center, not chatting with coach Jeff Brohm, not even wearing...

Howard has tough schedule in Prince debut(STATS) - The Howard Bison hope a challenging nonconference schedule during coach Ron Prince's first season will set them up for MEAC title contention this year.Out of conference, the Bison have road games against Maryland (Aug. 31), Youngstown State (Sept. 7) and Harvard...

Abilene Christian to play FBS pair in 2019(STATS) - Abilene Christian will seek to build off its first winning season on the FCS level during a 12-game schedule this year.The Wildcats, who were 6-5 in coach Adam Dorrel's second season, will open and close the new campaign against FBS...

LIU transitioning to FCS with 10-game schedule(STATS) - Ten sounds perfect for Long Island University's first season on the FCS level.Coach Bryan Collins announced a 10-game schedule, although only three at home, on Thursday.LIU's Division I era in football will kick off on Sept. 7 with a game at...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=South Dakota State eyes next level in 2019By CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - FCS power South Dakota State has ascended to new heights in recent seasons and is ready to chase an even higher step during its 12-game schedule this year.The Jackrabbits have 30 wins over the last...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Big Sky could have four Top 10 teamsBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - The Big Sky Conference enjoyed an exceptional season last year when its tri-champions Eastern Washington, UC Davis and Weber State reached at least the FCS playoff quarterfinals and finished in the top seven of the...

Saint Francis finalizes 2019 schedule(STATS) - Saint Francis will play a 12-game schedule this year, including five at home.The Red Flash will kick off coach Chris Villarrial's 10th season on Aug. 31 at Lehigh. Other road highlights include matchups versus FCS power James Madison (Sept. 7) and Northeast Conference...

AP Sports WriterAfter sitting out, Jacob Eason in mix for Washington QB jobBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) ?? Washington's Jacob Eason was arguably the most accomplished scout team quarterback in the country last season.Not many QBs who spent last season running the plays used by Stanford, Oregon State and other...

AP Sports WriterNew running backs coach looks to boost Gamecocks ground gameBy PETE IACOBELLICOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina coach Will Muschamp has struggled to build a running game. He's turning to one of Georgia's all-time leading rushers to turn that around.Muschamp named former Bulldogs standout and assistant coach...

Hoosiers QB wins NCAA waiver, becomes eligible immediatelyBLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) Indiana quarterback Jack Tuttle has been granted a waiver by the NCAA and will be eligible to play next season.The redshirt freshman transferred from Utah in December and will have four years of eligibility remaining. Hoosiers coach Tom...

Yale to host six in 2019(STATS) - Yale will open its 2019 schedule with a three-game homestand as it seeks to rebound from a subpar season.The Bulldogs were Ivy League champions in 2017, but slumped to 5-5 overall and 3-4 in the league while they battled injuries last year.The...