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AP College Football WriterCollege Football Picks: Monster matchups to shake CFP raceBy RALPH D. RUSSOThe starting positions have been set for the College Football Playoff race. They will get an immediate makeover this weekend.For the first time in college football history, there will be two games matching teams that...

AP Sports WriterGeorgia's Smart: Players will be safer working out on campusBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) As he prepares to welcome his players back to campus, Georgia coach Kirby Smart insisted Thursday that they'll be safer working out under the school's supervision than on their own.Smart also called on...

AP Sports WriterTalented freshmen give No. 7 Oklahoma new look on defenseBy CLIFF BRUNTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) New blood helped bring new results for Oklahoma's defense.Freshmen Ronnie Perkins, Brendan Radley-Hiles, Justin Broiles and Ryan Jones were key contributors in the seventh-ranked Sooners' 63-14 victory over Florida Atlantic in the...

AP Sports WriterNo. 17 Oregon seeks redemption hosting No. 7 WashingtonBy TIM BOOTHEUGENE, Ore. (AP) In the same way the number 12 will never be forgotten in the long history of the border rivalry between Washington and Oregon - as in 12 straight wins by the Ducks -...

The Citadel sets FBS matchups(STATS) - The Citadel has FBS opponents lined up for the next three seasons, but the Bulldogs also are thinking long term, adding a 2025 game at Ole Miss.The Bulldogs, who have won the last two Southern Conference titles, will receive a $500,000 game agreement...

Report: Montana State, Oregon to meet in 2025(STATS) - Montana State will play at Oregon in the 2025, according to a report Wednesday.FBSchedules.com said the Bobcats will play at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Aug. 30, 2025. The Big Sky program will be paid a $680,000 guarantee for the...

The Latest: Lawyers want fraternity death charges droppedBELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) The Latest on a preliminary hearing for Penn State fraternity members charged after a pledge died (all times local):5 p.m.Members of a Penn State fraternity fighting charges they're to blame for a pledge's death are hoping a judge...

AP Sports WriterBituli takes unusual path to leading role on Vols’ defenseBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) About the same time Tennessee senior linebacker Daniel Bituli got back to full strength, the Volunteers’ defense began playing much better.Bituli’s teammates say that???s no coincidence.“He quarterbacks the defense,” safety Nigel Warrior...

Clemson starting DE Thomas to miss game against WoffordCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson starting defensive end Xavier Thomas is expected to miss a third consecutive game since suffering a concussion at practice last month.Tigers coach Dabo Swinney says Thomas has made significant progress since entering the concussion protocol before...

Baylor QB Brewer in concussion protocol before Oklahoma StWACO, Texas (AP) Baylor starting quarterback Charlie Brewer is in a concussion protocol and his status is uncertain for Saturday's home game against Oklahoma State.Coach Matt Rhule said Monday that Brewer is under a doctor's care while going through the...

AP Sports WriterUSC at Arizona State headlines Pac-12 this weekBy JOHN MARSHALLHere are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference:GAME OF THE WEEK: Southern California at Arizona State. Two teams in need of a win meet in the desert Saturday afternoon. The Trojans need it and...

Tennessee center ready to use rare 6th year of eligibilityKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Brandon Kennedy had plenty of reasons to opt out of college football even as the Southeastern Conference prepares for its league-only season.He already has earned a master's degree in sports psychology and will graduate in December...