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Drake ready for educational trip, game in China(STATS) - The Drake University football program is preparing for a 12-day trip to the People's Republic of China which includes a game against a Chinese all-star team.The Bulldogs' contingent will arrive in Beijing on May 23 and be hosted by University...

Review: Minnesota handled football suspensions properlyMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The University of Minnesota followed law and policy properly when it suspended 10 football players last fall following an accusation of sexual assault, an outside review found.The review released Wednesday blamed ''weak leadership'' by the coaching staff for a threat by...

Former UL, Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino lands at Missouri StSPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) Bobby Petrino, a coach with a track record of on-the-field success and off-the-field embarrassments, will be the next coach at Missouri State.The Springfield-based university said Wednesday that Petrino, 58, will be introduced at a news conference...

Most outstanding players in FCS championship game(STATS) - Players voted as the Most Outstanding Player at the NCAA Division I FCS Championship Game (the award began in 2009):2009 - Matt Szczur, WR, Villanova2010 - Bo Levi Mitchell, QB, Eastern Washington2011 - Travis Beck, LB, North Dakota State2012 - Brock...

San Jose State finalizing extension with Brent BrennanSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) San Jose State is finalizing a contract extension with football coach Brent Brennan after he led the school to its best season in more than 80 years.Brennan's current contract runs through the 2023 season and athletic director...

AP Sports WriterFlorida's Carter dedicates season to virus victims, fightersBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida defensive end Zach Carter plans to play and will dedicate the season to those affected by COVID-19.Carter missed the opening days of fall camp while he considered skipping the season because of the...

AP Sports WriterRiley's 'whirlwind' to youngest FBS head coach with SoonersBy STEPHEN HAWKINSFRISCO, Texas (AP) Lincoln Riley never expected this.Two months ago, he was the offensive coordinator at Oklahoma. On Monday, the 33-year-old Riley was center stage representing the preseason league favorites as the youngest head coach in...

AP Sports WriterVirginia's Zaccheaus set to rebound after disappointing yearBy HANK KURZ Jr.CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) Virginia wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus was expected to provide an offensive spark for the Cavaliers last season. The diminutive speedster showed flashes of his capabilities, but a balky hamstring limited his opportunities.The setbacks...

Troy Walters is out as offensive coordinator at NebraskaLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Nebraska announced Friday that offensive coordinator Troy Walters has left the program, ending a four-year working relationship with head coach Scott Frost.The program said Walters, who also served as receivers coach, was leaving by mutual agreement with...

No. 21 Florida says WR Cleveland won't play against LSUGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) No. 21 Florida will be without leading receiver Tyrie Cleveland against LSU on Saturday.Coach Jim McElwain ruled Cleveland out following practice Wednesday, saying the sophomore ''was in there working his tail off trying to play.''Cleveland sustained...

Clemson, Ohio State, Alabama top preseason coaches' pollBy The Associated PressClemson is No. 1 in the USA Today coaches' preseason poll for a second straight year.The Tigers received 38 of 65 first-place votes in the poll released Thursday. Clemson is seeking its third national title in five years after...

Associated PressPenn State reveals plans to renovate iconic Beaver StadiumBy TRAVIS JOHNSONSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) Penn State plans to overhaul 23 athletic facilities, including its football stadium, though renovations to the program's iconic home won't begin for at least five years.Once completed, the 106,572-seat, nearly six-decade-old Beaver Stadium...