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AP Sports WriterNo. 17 TCU focused on Big 12 play after loss to Ohio StateBy STEPHEN HAWKINSFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Within minutes after TCU's loss to Ohio State, coach Gary Patterson was asked what he would want people to say about that game should the 17th-ranked Horned Frogs...

AP Sports WriterHawkeyes find rhythm in passing game with Wisconsin nextBy LUKE MEREDITHIt appears that Iowa has more than enough skill and talent on defense to compete for the Big Ten West title.What the Hawkeyes really need to do is sort out their passing game and there were indications...

AP Sports WriterThe key: Jeff Thomas turning into a star for No. 21 MiamiBy TIM REYNOLDSCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) There's only one method of slowing down Miami wide receiver and returner Jeff Thomas that's been absolutely proven so far this season.Thing is, breaking his car key isn't really...

Noland steps up at QB for Iowa StateAMES, Iowa (AP) Zeb Noland always understood his responsibility as Iowa State's backup quarterback.Be prepared, because you never when you'll become the starter.It has happened to Noland twice and he has responded both times, most recently with a career-best performance in...

AP Sports WriterSyracuse on a roll in third season under coach Dino BabersBy JOHN KEKISSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) When the clock ticked to zero on Saturday and Syracuse had beaten another marquee team at home, Orange coach Dino Babers didn't have to flinch.''I didn't get hit with any ice...

AP Sports WriterRB Pooka Williams giving Kansas a big lift early in seasonBy DAVE SKRETTALAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Pooka Williams had just taken a handoff from Kansas quarterback Peyton Bender in the second half of their game Saturday when he saw a host of Rutgers defenders converging on him.So...

AP Sports WriterNo. 9 Auburn seeking more big plays, fewer penaltiesBy JOHN ZENORAUBURN, Ala. (AP) The Auburn Tigers are racking up too many big penalties and not enough big plays.The combination already has hindered the ninth-ranked Tigers in a close win against No. 10 Washington and a loss...

Latest: Iowa State to wear helmet decals for slain golferAMES, Iowa (AP) The Latest on the killing of a champion golfer from Spain whose body was found on a golf course in central Iowa (all times local):2:45 p.m.Iowa State football players will wear a decal on their helmets...

AP Sports WriterODU hosts Virginia Tech, gets rare home game vs Top 25 teamBy HANK KURZ Jr.A rare chance for Old Dominion to host a Top 25 team is also an opportunity that hasn't come along in while for No. 13 Virginia Tech: A chance for the Hokies to...

AP Sports WriterFranks gets 'chills' watching Tennessee-Florida endingBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks gets goosebumps every time he sees the replay.The throw. The catch. The celebration.Franks' 63-yard touchdown pass to Tyrie Cleveland on the final play stunned Tennessee 26-20 last season and secured a spot...

AP Sports WriterWinless Purdue trying to dig out of problematic startBy MICHAEL MAROTThe problems continue to pile up for Purdue.After losing twice at least in part because of late personal foul calls, the Boilermakers blew another chance Saturday when a late touchdown was overturned by replay review and the...

AP Sports WriterOhio State's Meyer moves toward repairing scandal damageBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said he has sent letters and had conversations with families of players as a key step toward containing and repairing the scandal that led to his three-game suspension, a...