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Associated PressHowell, No. 25 Tar Heels offense a challenge for No. 2 IrishBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Brian Kelly has postponed No. 2 Notre Dame's Thanksgiving dinner for two days - perhaps for good reason.His Fighting Irish (8-0, 7-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) need to be light on...

AP College Football Writer'Having a blast': No. 15 Cyclones thriving in trying timesBy ERIC OLSONThis would seem to be the kind of college football season that tests a player's love of the game.Iowa State tight end Chase Allen, for one, doesn't see it that way.''We're having a blast this...

AP College Football WriterPlayoff rankings: What to watch for in first release of 2020By RALPH D. RUSSOThe College Football Playoff put out a news release to get fans ready for the season's first selection committee rankings Tuesday night.The takeaway: It's business as usual for the CFP, even if...

AP Sports WriterAlabama's Reichard, Auburn's Carlson could decide Iron BowlBy JOHN ZENORFormer Alabama coach Gene Stallings had a piece of advice for Nick Saban after last year's Iron Bowl: Get a great kicker.Perhaps Saban already had one. Sophomore Will Reichard, who was out with a nagging hip injury for...

AP Sports WriterMaryland can't wait to get back on field against IndianaBy DAVID GINSBURGMaryland football coach Michael Locksley remains on lockdown, battling the coronavirus while the Terrapins prepare for their first game in three weeks.Though the Terps are delighted about returning to action Saturday at No. 12 Indiana (4-1),...

AP Sports WriterClemson's Swinney still frustrated with FSU postponementBy PETE IACOBELLIClemson coach Dabo Swinney remains frustrated about postponing the Tigers game against Florida State, a decision he sees as an insult to his program's credibility.While the Tigers' players and staff have apparently turned the page, it not quite as...

AP Sports WriterFryfogle's high-flying act making waves for Indiana, Big TenBy MICHAEL MAROTIndiana receiver Ty Fryfogle quietly played a complementary role for three seasons.As students chanted the fun-loving Whop Philyor's first name, embraced the consistency of future NFL receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and appreciated the gritty work of tight end...

AP Sports WriterElijah Moore piling up stats since painful Egg Bowl momentBy JOHN ZENORElijah Moore isn't letting his worst moment in college football define him.The statistics do a better job of that, anyway.Mississippi's prolific wide receiver has piled up yards, catches and touchdowns since his infamous Egg Bowl...

AP Sports WriterGeorgia finally has its QB, likely too late to salvage 2020By PAUL NEWBERRYATHENS, Ga. (AP) Georgia finally has its quarterback, though it's probably too late to salvage the Bulldogs' lofty goals for this season.Too bad JT Daniels didn't get his shot a bit sooner.The transfer from...

FSU's Norvell: 'Right decision' to postpone Clemson gameTALLAHASSEE, Florida (AP) Florida State coach Mike Norvell is standing by the decision to postpone the Seminoles game Saturday against No. 4 Clemson after the Tigers reported a positive player test following their arrival on campus, adding that even though he...

Huskers' Miller expected to fully recover from spinal injuryLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Nebraska coach Scott Frost said linebacker Collin Miller visited teammates at practice Monday but is unlikely to play the rest of the season after he injured his spine making a tackle against Illinois.Miller suffered a spinal concussion,...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=Best games of the FCS fall seasonBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - While there have been fewer FCS games this fall than usual, there hasn't been a shortage of exciting games.The FCS vs. FCS matchups have been outstanding, and a handful of strong performances against FBS...