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Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=How FCS prospects performed at the NFL CombineBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - NFL teams have long found value in many former FCS players, so there was reason to keep a close eye on this year's class of prospects at the NFL Combine which concluded Sunday...

AP Sports WriterBack-to-back Heisman? Jackson looks even better this yearBy GARY B. GRAVESLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Lamar Jackson has looked even better than last year, when his performance was good enough to make him the youngest player to ever win the Heisman Trophy.This year, the junior quarterback has posted...

AP Sports WriterMaryland staggering to finish in Locksley's first seasonBy DAVID GINSBURGCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) It's been a struggle for coach Michael Locksley in his first year at Maryland, and there's no indication it's going to get any easier.The Terrapins have lost five of six, are coping with...

Associated PressJerry Sandusky resentenced to 30 to 60 years, same as beforeBy MARK SCOLFOROBELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) A judge dashed the hopes of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky for a shorter prison term Friday, resentencing him to the same 30-to-60-year term imposed against him in 2012...

AP Sports WriterMinnesota QB Leidner still dealing with concussion symptomsBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner is still working his way back from a concussion, clearing the way for former walk-on Conor Rhoda to start his second straight game when the Golden Gophers host Rutgers on Saturday.Leidner...

AP College Football WriterESPN signs Chip Kelly as college football studio analystBy RALPH D. RUSSOChip Kelly is getting back into the college football business, this time without a headset.The former Oregon coach is joining ESPN as a studio analyst next season. ESPN announced Friday it has signed him to...

AP Sports WriterDantonio says he wants to be part of solution at Michigan StBy NOAH TRISTEREAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) As Mark Dantonio and Michigan State began spring practice, there was no avoiding the questions the school and his football program have been facing.Dantonio wanted to focus on the...

AP Sports WriterKentucky seeks to avoid first 3-game skid since end of 2017By GARY B. GRAVESLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Kentucky's goal after a once-promising start to the season was derailed is now avoiding its first three-game losing streak in nearly two seasons.The Wildcats were just one quarter away from...

Old Dominion ends with a bang in 77-14 win over VMINORFOLK, Va. (AP) Matt Geiger scored three touchdowns, Kesean Strong and Jeremy Cox each scored two touchdowns and Old Dominion beat VMI 77-14 on Saturday.In a nonconference matchup, Conference USA representative Old Dominion (4-7) set a new program...

Phillip Fulmer named special adviser to Tennessee presidentKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro has hired former Volunteers football coach Phillip Fulmer as his special adviser for community, athletics and university relations.DiPietro announced the hiring Tuesday.Fulmer had been a candidate for the athletic director job given...

USC athletic director: UC Davis game will be canceled(Stats Perform) - USC athletic director Mike Bohn said his school has informed UC Davis officials of its plan to cancel a scheduled game between the programs on Sept. 4, 2021.Speaking on a 24/7 Sports podcast, Bohn said USC will replace...

AP Sports WriterNo. 3 Notre Dame, No. 7 Miami soaring into their matchupBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) The rivalry between Miami and Notre Dame is as well-chronicled as perhaps any in college football. Catholics vs. Convicts. Pregame brawling. Postgame insults.Thing is, all of that happened a generation...