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AP Sports WriterOne losing streak will end when Oregon St hosts CalBy ANNE M. PETERSONCORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) The California Golden Bears are looking for a boost after a three-game losing streak.The last thing the team wants is a repeat of last season, when Cal lost four of its...

Associated PressClose finishes building intensity in USC-Utah seriesBy JOHN COONSALT LAKE CITY (AP) Those final seconds on the game clock have really come to mean something in Southern California's series with Utah.Three of the last four games between the two have been decided by plays in the final...

AP Sports WriterArizona QB Rhett Rodriguez makes first start against UCLABy JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) Kevin Sumlin's last trip to the Rose Bowl was a nightmare as UCLA rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Texas A&M. The first-year Arizona coach now faces a return without his best...

Associated PressNorthwestern faces woeful Rutgers for 1st time in Big TenBy MATT SUGAMPISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) Northwestern and its high-powered offense are going to get a new look from Rutgers.Scarlet Knights coach Chris Ash has decided to take a more hands-on approach with his struggling defense when the Wildcats...

AP Sports WriterSpartans, Wolverines showing respect before big matchupBy NOAH TRISTEREAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio began his news conference this week by talking about how well Michigan is playing, and how the No. 6 Wolverines certainly deserve a lofty ranking.He later pointed out that...

Texas Tech keeps QB mystery under wraps with Kansas visitingLUBBOCK, Texas (AP) Jett Duffey is coming off a road win in his first career start, and Alan Bowman is now three weeks removed from a crunching hit that led to a partially collapsed lung.Toss in McLane Carter briefly...

AP Sports WriterNo. 15 Washington hosts Colorado with both seeking reboundBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Washington and Colorado are going to need help along the way if they are interested in a replay of the Pac-12 championship game of two years ago.One of them will be stuck with a...

AP Sports WriterNo. 21 USF heavily favored to remain unbeaten against UConnBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Thanks to three fourth-quarter comebacks, No. 21 South Florida remains one of eight unbeaten teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision.Coach Charlie Strong just wishes the Bulls (6-0, 2-0), who can match the...

AP Sports WriterArmy faces Miami of Ohio at Michie StadiumBy JOHN KEKISWEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) Miami of Ohio coach Chuck Martin isn't exactly looking forward to playing Army at Michie Stadium.Call it the fear of the triple option.''It's a nightmare to try to defend,'' Martin said. ''It's certainly...

AP Sports WriterSyracuse hosts North Carolina looking to stop 2-game skidBy JOHN KEKISSyracuse quarterback Eric Dungey has forgotten his last pass. It wasn't so easy to do.Two weeks ago on the Orange's first offensive play in overtime at Pittsburgh after the Panthers had opened extra time with a touchdown,...

Associated PressNo. 25 Washington St hosts No. 12 Oregon in key Pac-12 gameBy NICHOLAS K. GERANIOSNo. 25 Washington State hosting No. 12 Oregon has more significance than many may have expected early in the season.The game will be key in determining which program stays alive in the hunt for...

AP Sports WriterVols' coach says this could be Saban's best Alabama teamBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks from experience when he says this may be the best Alabama team of Nick Saban's 12-year tenure.Pruitt was part of Saban's staff for four national championship teams...