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AP College Sports WriterSurvey: Athletic directors bracing for financial crisisBy RALPH D, RUSSOAthletic directors at the nation's biggest sports schools are bracing for a potential financial crisis related to the coronavirus pandemic.According to a survey released Thursday by LEAD1, an association of athletic directors from 130 major college football...

AP Sports WriterBig Ten Spotlight: Imbalance puts conference in tough spotBy TOM CANAVANThe grind of playing in the East Division of the Big Ten has taken a toll on teams over the past four years, and this year the biggest hit may be on the conference itself.The Big Ten...

Breakdown of FCS draft selections in 2010s(STATS) - Following is a breakdown of the 164 FCS selections in the NFL Draft from 2010-18:Selections by Year2010 - 192011 - 212012 - 152013 - 192014 - 192015 - 172016 - 202017 - 152018 - 19Selections by Conference25 - CAA Football23 -...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Interest in SWAC championship game remainsBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - The Southwestern Athletic Conference hosting a championship game was so unique in the FCS that many people were disappointed when it was discontinued following last year's matchup in December.The decision isn't necessarily permanent.There's still enough interest across...

Associated PressJerry Sandusky resentenced to 30 to 60 years, same as beforeBy MARK SCOLFOROBELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) A judge dashed the hopes of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky for a shorter prison term Friday, resentencing him to the same 30 to 60 years imposed against him...

Associated PressUtah survives late rally, edges Oregon State 30-24By JOHN COONSALT LAKE CITY (AP) Utah has found a new star at running back.Ty Jordan ran for a career-high 167 yards and a touchdown to help Utah survive a late rally and beat Oregon State 30-24 for its first...

Air Force mascot falcon improving after injury at West PointAIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) An Air Force falcon injured at West Point during a prank before Saturday's annual rivalry game between the two service academies is back home and showing signs of improvement.Air Force Academy spokesperson Lt. Col....

Central Michigan, San Diego State meet in New Mexico BowlBy The Associated PressALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) New Mexico Bowl: Central Michigan (8-5) vs. San Diego State (9-3), Dec. 21, 2 p.m. EST (ESPN)Line: San Diego State by 3 1/2Series Record: First meetingWHAT'S AT STAKESan Diego State is making a...

Associated PressUNLV finally has winning attitude under Tony SanchezBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Gauging from the bookcase in his office, UNLV coach Tony Sanchez has absorbed wisdom from some of the greatest college football coaches - Lou Holtz, Jimmy Johnson, Bear Bryant.Yet while he's taken their philosophies to...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Ivy League director: No postseason in sightBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - The most-asked question surrounding Ivy League football never goes away even if the answer remains the same: Will the league ever start to send its champion to the FCS playoffs?The programs in the storied Ivies play...

Tennessee cornerback Bryce Thompson declares for NFL draftKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee cornerback Bryce Thompson has declared early for the NFL draft, saying he feels ready for the challenge as he tries to fulfill his lifelong dream.Thompson announced his decision Tuesday in a social media post.The 5-foot-11, 190-pound cornerback...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Cookus called best in FCS since GaroppoloBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Northern Arizona quarterback Case Cookus is making a case to be the FCS comeback player of the year … again.For the second time in his career, Cookus is excelling one year after suffering a season-ending injury.The...