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Associated PressDespite late heroics, No. 20 USC expects more from offenseBy DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) Through two games, there have been two disparate sides to the Trojans.There were stretches when Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis makes throws without the same velocity he showed as a freshman, only for...

AP Sports WriterTrevor Lawrence returns as No. 4 Clemson resumes title chaseBy PETE IACOBELLIClemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is fit, confident and most importantly for the Tigers, virus-free.The junior said Tuesday he is ready for the fourth-ranked Tigers championship run down the stretch.Lawrence missed past last two games for Clemson...

AP Sports WriterUncertainty returns to Michigan State's QB situationBy NOAH TRISTERFour games into the season, Michigan State might be back to square one at quarterback.At the very least, coach Mel Tucker has indicated that the competition is open this week.''It's really early in the week, we haven't even put...

South Carolina players opt out, others out with injuriesCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina has lost another starting cornerback in Israel Mukuamu after he opted out of the season, joining his defensive backfield partner Jaycee Horn in preparing for the upcoming NFL draft.Interim coach Mike Bobo said Tuesday four...

Associated PressBook It: Quarterback makes No. 2 Irish legitimate contendersBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Notre Dame tends to have its doubters every season. Eight victories in, the Fighting Irish have made many of them believers behind the play of Ian Book.''When your quarterback is playing at a...

AP Sports WriterPlaying catch: Florida's Shorter gets daily help from momBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Justin Shorter contorted his body in the end zone, fully extended both arms as he left his feet, reached behind his head and made a contested catch so spectacular that teammate Trevon Grimes...

AP Sports WriterBoilermakers head to Minnesota seeking more balanced attackBy MICHAEL MAROTPurdue coach Jeff Brohm built his reputation on running creative, wide-open offenses.He also understands the Boilermakers need a solid ground game to win consistently.So after calling 51 pass plays in last weekend's 27-20 loss to No. 23 Northwestern,...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=Overtime in FBS turns 25, but FCS paved the way in Division IBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - Notre Dame's thrilling 47-40, double-overtime win over No. 1 Clemson on Nov. 7 wouldn't have been possible 25 years ago. Now, it's hard to imagine college football without...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=FCS a long short against FBS this weekBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Wire) - The fall's last matchup between two FCS programs on Saturday - Western Carolina at Eastern Kentucky - has been dubbed the Opportunity Bowl.It will be played in memory of Dr. Sheila Pressley, a...

AP Sports WriterSouth Carolina interim coach Bobo aims to rally GamecocksBy PETE IACOBELLICOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Mike Bobo didn't plan to be back in charge of a football team this quickly. Now that he's South Carolina's interim coach, Bobo understands his mission is to rally a fragile group of...

AP Sports WriterLight reading: Fleck regaling Gophers with pregame kid booksBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Starting with his trademarked ''Row the Boat'' motto that touts energy, trust and optimism, University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck has never lacked for clever ways to connect with and motivate his players.The...

AP College Football WriterAP Top 25: Tulsa in at 25; Indiana set for top-10 matchupBy RALPH D. RUSSONo. 25 Tulsa is ranked in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in 10 years and No. 9 Indiana is set to play the first regular-season, top-10 matchup...