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‘Match made in heaven’: Deion Sanders to coach Jackson StateJACKSON, Miss. (AP) Deion Sanders wiped away tears of joy and passion before speaking.Jackson State's new football coach then stated ''I believe'' many times about what he envisions happening on and off the field.''I have a commitment to excellence...

AP Sports WriterAuburn's biggest concern: The running game of all thingsBy JOHN ZENORMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) The Auburn Tigers can usually be counted on for a strong running game with tailbacks routinely churning out 1,000-yard seasons and 100-yard games.Now, an unproductive ground game is the biggest concern for Gus...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=James Madison RB Johnson eligible for sixth seasonBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - James Madison running back Cardon Johnson has been granted a sixth season of eligibility by the NCAA, assuring the FCS power of again having one of the deeper running back units in the nation.Coach Mike...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: UConn in talks to move back into Big EastBy PAT EATON-ROBBHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) A University of Connecticut official says the school is working to leave the American Athletic Conference and return to the Big East for basketball and other sports.The official confirmed Saturday that...

Samford to face competitive 2018 schedule(STATS) - Samford announced its 11-game 2018 schedule on Wednesday. The Bulldogs hope to end it with a Southern Conference championship.Coach Chris Hatcher's squad is coming off an 8-4 season in which it earned an at-large bid to the FCS playoffs.Samford will host five...

AP Sports WriterNo. 7 Georgia makes statement, but needs a strong follow-upBy PAUL NEWBERRYATHENS, Ga. (AP) The Georgia Bulldogs wanted to make a statement, to demonstrate they're ready to be part of the national championship conversation.They're only part of the way there.Georgia climbed into The Associated Press Top...

Associated PressNo. 18 Miami motivated to finish strong in Cheez-It BowlBy COREY LONGORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The 18th-ranked Miami Hurricanes hope to redeem themselves when they face Oklahoma State in the Cheez-It Bowl.A lopsided loss to end the regular season cost coach Manny Diaz's team a spot in a...

Purdy, Iowa State relying more on tight endsAMES, Iowa (AP) Seeing Charlie Kolar is Iowa State's second-leading receiver might not raise many eyebrows until you consider his position.Kolar is a tight end, a position Iowa State has not targeted much in recent years. Two years ago, Cyclones tight...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Five from FCS playing in the Pro BowlBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - FCS college football will be well-represented in the Pro Bowl on Sunday.Leading the way on the NFC roster is San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk, the sixth-year standout from Harvard who is making his third...

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) UCLA coach Jim Mora hoped to roll into November shooting for a conference title and a playoff berth, not needing a three-game winning streak just to guarantee bowl eligibility. While almost nothing has gone according to plan for the Bruins (3-6, 1-5 Pac-12) during his difficult fifth...

AP College Football WriterGeorgia, Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson top 1st CFP rankingsBy RALPH D. RUSSONEW YORK (AP) Georgia, Alabama, Notre Dame and Clemson are the top four teams in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season.Oklahoma and Ohio State were the next two in the selection...

Wofford jumping into SoCon quickly in 2020(STATS) - By the end of September, Wofford will have a good idea where its stands as its seeks a fourth straight Southern Conference title.The Terriers will play an 11-game 2020 schedule - announced Tuesday - including four straight conference opponents to open...