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AP Sports WriterGetting it done: Clemson, LSU backs proving they belongBy PETE IACOBELLICLEMSON, S.C. (AP) LSU's Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Clemson's Travis Etienne have much more in common than their Louisiana backgrounds heading into the national title game.Both are smallish running backs who were overlooked at times in high...

AP Sports WriterRivalry renewed? Florida, Miami add to once-heated seriesBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Even though his father played at Miami and his older brother at Florida, Marco Wilson has little knowledge of the once-heated rivalry involving the two Sunshine State teams.The Florida Flop? The Peach Pelting? The...

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) Camera lighting made beads of sweat emerge from Tony Elliott's forehead as he fielded questions ranging from football philosophy to something he could share about his private life. The Clemson co-offensive coordinator paused, smiled and couldn't hide his joy about riding an all-terrain vehicle through the...

AP Sports WriterFlorida hires Mississippi State's Mullen as football coachBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida has hired Mississippi State's Dan Mullen as its next football coach, bringing back the guy who helped turned Tim Tebow into a star.The Gators announced the deal Sunday, after Mullen told his team...

AP Sports WriterSean Gleeson looking to bring uptempo offense to RutgersBy TOM CANAVANNew coordinator Sean Gleeson has a clear idea what Rutgers' offense is going to be when the Scarlet Knights get back on the football field after the pandemic-related restrictions are lifted.Just think of an uptempo basketball team....

STATS FCS Senior Editor=FCS product Owens selected to Pro Football Hall of FameBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - The third time was the charm for Terrell Owens as the former FCS wide receiver was selected to the 2018 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.On the eve of...

AP College Football WriterAP Top 25 Podcast: LSU's historic run; What's next in 2020?By RALPH D. RUSSOLSU won the national championship with a uniquely spectacular season from quarterback Joe Burrow.On the last AP Top 25 College Football Podcast presented by Regions Bank of the 2019 season, USA Today's...

Sarkisian loses $30M lawsuit against USC over firingLOS ANGELES (AP) Former USC head football coach Steve Sarkisian has lost a $30 million lawsuit that claimed he was improperly fired by the school instead of being allowed to seek treatment for alcoholism.An arbitrator last week ruled in favor of...

No. 7 Miami loses WR Ahmmon Richards for rest of seasonCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) No. 7 Miami has taken another big injury hit, losing wide receiver Ahmmon Richards for the remainder of the season after he injured his left knee in practice Wednesday.Richards has a meniscus injury. That...

AP Sports WriterNo. 17 Miami looks to finally stop home drought against FSUBy TIM REYNOLDSCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) The last time Miami won a home game against Florida State, the Hurricanes wound up celebrating on the turf of the fabled Orange Bowl.That stadium was bulldozed a decade ago.The...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston was cleared of the accusations he faced at a student code of conduct hearing involving an alleged sexual assault two years ago, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press on Sunday.Former Florida Supreme Court judge Major Harding wrote in...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=Ivy League offseason glanceBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - The 2020 Ivy League season is expected to be highly competitive after top teams suffered key losses and second-tier programs appear to be on the move upward.Dartmouth and Yale shared the title last season, and it took...