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Associated PressUSC craving more consistency from erratic offenseBy DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) Southern California coach Clay Helton wants a balanced offense.But the Trojans need to do more than establish equilibrium between the run and pass, as inconsistency in generating scoring drives is also a problem headed into their...

AP Sports WriterStanford looking to get back on track against Arizona StateBy JOHN MARSHALLTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Stanford climbed to No. 7 in the AP Top 25 after a thrilling comeback victory over Oregon. The Cardinal were in control of the Pac-12 North, in contention for a College Football...

Associated PressMissouri needs rebound victory in midst of losing streakBy CHARLIE CLARKECOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Missouri offensive lineman Kevin Pendleton was surrounded by reporters after a loss at No. 1 Alabama last week, and he talked with disappointment and frustration about he had expected to beat a team his...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Injured TSU player transferred to rehab centerBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Tennessee State football player Christion Abercrombie will continue his rehabilitation from a brain injury near his home outside Atlanta.The 20-year-old Abercrombie, from Smyrna, Georgia, was transferred on Wednesday from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville to...

AP Sports WriterMiami returns Malik Rosier to starting quarterback spotBy TIM REYNOLDSMalik Rosier has his job back.Miami has changed starting quarterbacks again, with Rosier returning to the first-string spot that he lost to N'Kosi Perry three games ago. Rosier led Miami to the Atlantic Coast Conference's Coastal Division championship...

AP Sports WriterNo longer unbeaten, No. 13 WVU gets a week off to fix gaffesBy JOHN RABYA bye week for No. 13 West Virginia coincides with saying so long to some lofty goals.An undefeated season. A shot, for now, of reaching the College Football Playoff. And likely the Heisman...

AP Sports WriterColorado receiver honors late father with play, dreadlocksBy PAT GRAHAMBOULDER, Colo. (AP) Away from the field, he's just Laviska Shenault Jr. - a mild-mannered, soft-spoken person who doesn't like the spotlight.Once he steps onto it, the Colorado sophomore receiver transforms into an alter ego he's nicknamed...

Iowa State to appeal $25K Big 12 fine for field stormingAMES, Iowa (AP) Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen said Tuesday the university will appeal a $25,000 fine levied by the Big 12 Conference for violating postgame celebration policies when fans stormed the field following a home win over...

Status of Minnesota RB Brooks 'evolving' following arrestMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota running back Shannon Brooks has returned to the team following his weekend arrest on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic assault.Coach P.J. Fleck said Tuesday that the senior's playing status was ''evolving.'' No charges had been filed as of Tuesday...

AP Sports WriterInjured Bosa leaves Ohio State to prep for pro careerBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Injured defensive end Nick Bosa has decided to leave school to focus on getting ready for the NFL draft in the spring, Ohio State said Tuesday.The junior All-American from Fort Lauderdale, Florida,...

AP Sports WriterPower in North, chaos in South as Pac-12 reaches midseasonBy TIM BOOTHAt the midway point of the college football season, the Pac-12 has already been eliminated from the College Football Playoff debate.Washington has two losses. So does Stanford. Oregon is the highest-ranked team at No. 12 in...

Tennessee State's Abercrombie moving to Atlanta hospitalNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee State linebacker Christion Abercrombie will be discharged from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and transferred to an Atlanta facility as he continues his recovery from a serious head injury.School officials tweeted Tuesday that Abercrombie will be transported to the...