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Associated PressMark Richt among ACC coaches having success in 2nd yearBy JOE REEDYMark Richt wanted to put his imprint on Miami in his first year by establishing certain standards and his way of doing things.Now in his second season, Richt has his alma mater back in the national spotlight....

Tampa Classic to be played as scheduled(STATS) - Florida A&M and Tennessee State announced Tuesday they will meet in the Tampa Classic as scheduled Saturday night at Raymond James Stadium.The stadium is in a safe, game-ready condition following Hurricane Irma's pass through Tampa on Sunday."We are dedicating this game...

Tennessee's Josh Smith arrested for alleged domestic assaultKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee wide receiver Josh Smith has been arrested for an alleged domestic assault after a fight with a roommate.Knoxville police say roommate Kennedy Foster had a bloody face and swelling to his left eye, lips and nose after...

Albany's Gattuso signed through 2022(STATS) - Albany coach Greg Gattuso has received a new five-year contract through the 2022 season, athletic director Mark Benson announced Thursday.Gattuso has a 21-24 record through four seasons, leading Albany to its first wins over an FBS program (Buffalo, 2016) and an FCS team...

AP Sports WriterCFP buzz muted for No. 5 Texas A&M, despite just one lossBy KRISTIE RIEKENTexas A&M has a shot to make the College Football Playoff for the first time this season. Not that the Aggies are the first team anyone thinks about heading into the final weekend of...

AP Sports WriterMichigan decides to stick with Jim Harbaugh with 5-year dealBy LARRY LAGEANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan has decided to stick with coach Jim Harbaugh, finalizing a new, five-year deal on Friday.The school will pay him $4 million per year and as much as $8 million annually...

AP Sports WriterClose finishes galore - with mixed results for Big TenBy NOAH TRISTEREAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Mark Dantonio will have to wait a bit for his next milestone after the last couple minutes went terribly wrong for Michigan State.James Franklin and Kirk Ferentz were a bit more...

Ole Miss appeals NCAA punishment, citing abuse of discretionOXFORD, Miss. (AP) Mississippi has filed its appeal of the NCAA committee on infractions' decision to ban the football program from the postseason in 2018, limit unofficial recruiting visits and cite the school for lack institutional control in a case...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=2019 FCS vs. FBS: CAA FootballBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - With Maine and Villanova posting wins over FBS programs last season, CAA Football continued to be adept at knocking off the big boys of Division I college football.The CAA has nine FBS wins in the last six...

AP College Football WriterAP Top 25: Kentucky enters rankings for 1st time since '07By RALPH D. RUSSOAfter a season-high seven ranked teams lost, the back half of the AP college football poll got a makeover on Sunday. Five teams entered the Top 25, including No. 17 Kentucky for the...

AP Sports WriterNo. 6 Oklahoma QB Murray doesn't start vs. BaylorBy CLIFF BRUNTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray didn't start against Baylor on Saturday for the sixth-ranked Sooners. But he quickly made an impact.He entered on the second possession and threw a 9-yard touchdown to Lee Morris...

AP Sports WriterNorth Carolina breezes past Temple 55-13 in Military BowlBy DAVID GINSBURGANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) Having guided North Carolina to a winning season and a lopsided bowl victory in his first year back at the school, Mack Brown has raised expectations - for himself and the fans -...