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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...

AP College Football WriterPenn State's Rahne takes responsibility for failed 4th-and-5By RALPH D. RUSSOSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) Penn State offensive coordinator Ricky Rahne took responsibility Monday for calling the failed fourth-and-5 running play on the Nittany Lions' final drive against Ohio State, saying ''ultimately I didn't give our...

AP Sports WriterQB Fields sees bigger role as No. 2 Georgia seeks 'identity'By CHARLES ODUMATHENS, Ga. (AP) Five games into the season, No. 2 Georgia is averaging more than 40 points per game - and is still looking to find its stride offensively.''I think right now we're still...

AP College Football WriterPenn St's Rahne takes responsibility for failed 4th-and-5By RALPH D. RUSSOSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) Penn State offensive coordinator Ricky Rahne is taking responsibility for calling the failed fourth-and-5 running play on the final drive against Ohio State, saying he didn't give the players the best...

AP Sports WriterWith bodies banged up, Buckeyes coach issues 'call to arms'By MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The victory over Penn State was not enough to prevent Urban Meyer from waking up Sunday free of anxiety. In fact, the Ohio State coach was so troubled he gathered players for...

AP Sports WriterStruggling Mississippi State works to fix broken offenseBy DAVID BRANDTMississippi State's Osirus Mitchell made the mistake that might have cost the Bulldogs a win.The sophomore receiver was open during the third quarter against Florida and quarterback Nick Fitzgerald hit him in stride. But the ball bounced off...

AP Sports WriterWith bodies banged up, Buckeyes coach issues 'call to arms'By MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The victory over Penn State was not enough. Urban Meyer woke up Sunday still troubled. So much so, the Ohio State coach gathered his players for a ''call to arms'' meeting.The message:...

AP Sports WriterTennessee AD Fulmer: Vols 'working through cultural change'By STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer said the Volunteers' football program is ''working through a cultural change'' and that he remains confident in first-year coach Jeremy Pruitt.''I can say with certainty that we've got us...

AP Sports WriterImproved protection, improved offense for No. 10 WashingtonBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Chris Petersen has said repeatedly that if Jake Browning is given the chance to scan the field and set his feet, it's awfully difficult to slow down Washington's senior quarterback.The past two weeks have shown...

Associated PressTaggart familiar with Florida State-Miami series, rivalryBy BY BOB FERRANTETALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Willie Taggart is no stranger to Miami-Florida State week. The lifelong Seminoles fan grew up loving the rivalry.And now he's going to really see what it's about.The first-year Florida State coach will lead the Seminoles...

AP Sports WriterClemson faces more QB questions before Wake Forest gameBy PETE IACOBELLICLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson would like nothing more than a drama-free week heading into its matchup with Wake Forest.''We've been waiting for a normal week for a while,'' co-offensive coordinator Jeff Scott said Monday.The fourth-ranked Tigers...

Associated PressDominating defense is backbone for No. 6 Notre DameBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Even as Notre Dame's offense has blossomed in recent weeks, the strength of the Fighting Irish is clear to their coach.''I don't know if they get enough credit for who they are as...