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Former USC football assistant coach John Jackson dies at 81LOS ANGELES (AP) Former Southern California football assistant John Jackson has died at 81.The university said Friday he died of complications following intestinal surgery Thursday in suburban Torrance.Jackson coached star tailbacks Marcus Allen and Charles White during their Heisman...

Alabama QB Tagovailoa knocked out of Mississippi State gameSTARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was carted off the field after being dragged down by two Mississippi State defenders, a tackle that left him favoring his right leg and hip.Tagovailoa had surgery on a sprained right ankle almost...

ECU adds 3 grad transfers, including Duke QB Thomas SirkGREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) East Carolina has added three graduate transfers from Power Five schools - including coach Scottie Montgomery's old quarterback at Duke.Montgomery on Friday announced the signings of quarterback Thomas Sirk, running back Tyshon Dye of Clemson and...

The OHIO U and the MIAMI OHIO will both be gunning for a victory on 11/7/2018 at 7:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. OHIO U vs MIAMI OHIO When: 7:00 PM ET, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Where: Fred Yager Stadium, Oxford, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU ML 103 OHIO U 3.5 (-110) 63 (-110) -175 155 104 MIAMI OHIO TV: 7:00 PM LINE: 3.5 PREDICTION: MIAMI OHIO , OHIO...

The Latest: Sandusky to appeal ruling he won't get new trialHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) The Latest on Jerry Sandusky losing an appeal in which he sought a new trial (all times local):4:20 p.m.Jerry Sandusky's lawyer says he'll appeal a judge's decision that the former Penn State assistant football coach...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Bucknell punter Pechin returning in 2019(STATS) - FCS All-America punter Alex Pechin of Bucknell will have a fifth season of eligibility this year due to an injury in 2016.Pechin was lost after two games as a sophomore. The 6-foot, 200-pounder returned to earn third-team STATS All-America...

No. 21 Florida says WR Cleveland won't play against LSUGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) No. 21 Florida will be without leading receiver Tyrie Cleveland against LSU on Saturday.Coach Jim McElwain ruled Cleveland out following practice Wednesday, saying the sophomore ''was in there working his tail off trying to play.''Cleveland sustained...

The Latest: Ohio State still hopes to resolve player disputeCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Latest on Ohio State's request that a judge dismiss a former football star's antitrust lawsuit (all times local):3:50 p.m.Ohio State's athletic director says the university is committed to resolving a dispute over a banner display...

AP Sports WriterAlabama team, fans celebrate especially difficult title runBy JOHN ZENORTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Tens of thousands of fans gathered to celebrate Alabama's latest national championship, one that was especially hard to achieve.This time the Crimson Tide had to overcome a loss in the final regular-season game, a...

AP Sports WriterBYU to replace Jamaal Williams with committee, for nowBy KAREEM COPELANDPROVO, Utah (AP) Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams finished his collegiate career as the all-time leading rusher in BYU history and now the Cougars must find a way to replace his 1,375 yards from...

AP Sports WriterHokies, Hurricanes to meet on must-win Thursday nightBy HANK KURZ Jr.Virginia Tech doesn't have long to lick its wounds after a surprising loss at Syracuse, but the Hokies could hardly ask for a better motivator to get back to work. They face longtime rival Miami on Thursday...

Police: Washington State safety Bryce Beekman found deadPULLMAN, Wash. (AP) Washington State senior defensive back Bryce Beekman has died.Police Cmdr. Jake Opgenorth said Wednesday the 22-year-old Beekman was found dead at a residence in Pullman. He declined to provide additional details and said more information would be released...