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AP Sports WriterReport: Maryland football not 'toxic,' but has problemsBy DAVID GINSBURGCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) An external investigation of the Maryland football program under coach DJ Durkin has determined that the team ''did not have a toxic culture,'' but was problematic enough to where players feared speaking out.The...

AP Sports WriterFlorida's Polite, UGA's Walker could sack 'Cocktail Party'By MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Game-wrecking pass-rushers could turn the ''World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party'' into a steady stream of sack celebrations.Florida's Jachai Polite and Georgia's D'Andre Walker are two of the most disruptive defenders in the Southeastern Conference....

Associated PressNo. 23 Utah looks to avoid letdown at improving UCLABy DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) Utah is the only team in the Pac-12 South that has not played in the conference title game.The No. 23 Utes believe this is their year to finally break through and hope to...

AP College Football WriterGoing for it: 4th-down makes fuel football scoring surgeBy RALPH D. RUSSOMajor college football teams are on a record scoring pace this season and a more aggressive approach on fourth down is helping to fuel the surge.Through eight weeks of the season, FBS teams are averaging...

AP College Football WriterAP Top 25 Podcast: Hot-seat season's here; Who's in trouble?By RALPH D. RUSSOThe back half of the college football season means playoff races and coaching changes.On the latest AP Top 25 College Football Podcast , Dan Wolken of USA Today joins AP's Ralph Russo to discuss...

AP Sports WriterRunning backs earn higher profile in Big 12 this seasonBy CLIFF BRUNTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) Last season, quarterbacks and receivers dominated the headlines in the Big 12.Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield won the Heisman Trophy, Oklahoma State's James Washington won the Biletnikoff Award for the nation's top receiver...

Vols OL Smith out indefinitely due to blood clots in lungsKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee offensive tackle Trey Smith is out indefinitely after doctors discovered blood clots in his lungs, a recurrence of an issue that also caused him to miss spring practice.Smith originally was diagnosed in February with...

AP College Football WriterGoing for it: 4th down makes fuel football scoring surgeBy RALPH D. RUSSOMajor college football teams are on a record scoring pace this season and a more aggressive approach on fourth down is helping to fuel the surge.Through eight weeks of the season, FBS teams are...

Navy-Notre Dame to play in Dublin, Ireland in 2020By The Associated PressNavy and Notre Dame will play their annual rivalry game in Dublin, Ireland, to open the 2020 season.The schools, along with Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, announced Thursday the 94th meeting for Aug. 29, 2020. The game is...

AP Sports WriterVirginia Tech looks to pad division lead vs Georgia TechBy HANK KURZ Jr.Virginia Tech is leading the ACC's Coastal Division and has posted all three of its victories on the road.The Hokies hope to pad their lead when they host Georgia Tech on Thursday night.The Yellow Jackets...

AP Sports WriterAfter first loss, No. 13 WVU looks to bounce back vs BearsBy JOHN RABYMORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) No. 13 West Virginia is well aware that Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer is a pain to contain.Brewer almost pulled off a miracle comeback as a freshman against the Mountaineers (5-1,...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=FCS game of the week: Weber State at North DakotaBy CRAIG HALEYWeek 9 Matchup: No. 4 Weber State (5-2, 3-1 Big Sky) at No. 22 North Dakota (5-2 Independent)Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET at Alerus Center (11,075) in Grand Forks, North DakotaBroadcast: MidcoSports Network, Pluto TV Channel...