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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Florida State running back Mario Pender has been hospitalized since Tuesday due to a collapsed lung that he suffered during practice.Coach Jimbo Fisher said the injury occurred when Pender ran into the back one of one of his own guys, and said Pender could be...

The University of Oregon suspended football strength and conditioning coach Irele Oderinde one month without pay after three players were hospitalized following a series of intense workouts last week. The school announced the decision in a statement Tuesday evening and detailed a review of the incident. It added that all...

AP Sports WriterUtah and Colorado could highlight the Pac-12's 2nd halfBy ANNE M. PETERSONOregon's precipitous slide and Washington's rise highlighted the opening half of the Pac-12 season. Colorado and Utah could shape the finish.The Ducks and the No. 5 Huskies had last week off but the last time they...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) Virginia Tech quarterback Michael Brewer was knocked out of Monday night's game against No. 1 Ohio State in the third quarter with an injured left shoulder.Ohio State's Adolphus Washington slammed into Brewer, who had already thrown two touchdown passes, straight-on right after the quarterback released...

Associated PressOklahoma's potent offense back to work against lowly KansasBy JOHN TRANCHINANORMAN, Okla. (AP) After piling up a staggering 854 yards of total offense in a 66-59 win over Texas Tech last week, No. 16 Oklahoma's potent offense gets back to work on Saturday against Kansas.Facing the lowly...

AP Sports WriterNo. 10 Florida relying on D for 'best opportunity to win'By MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida coach Jim McElwain insists he's simply playing to the strengths of his team. It's the polite way of saying his defense is significantly better than his offense.Nonetheless, it's working for...

AP Sports WriterMark Dantonio likes his chances of upsetting No. 2 MichiganBy LARRY LAGEEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Mark Dantonio closed the door of his spacious office and took a seat.''That's my go-to chair,'' he said, gesturing to another piece of brown, leather furniture.It might be a good week...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) So Steve Spurrier finally settled on South Carolina's starting quarterback. He just wishes that was his only question on offense.The coach went with third-year sophomore Connor Mitch for Thursday night's opener against North Carolina, and the third-year sophomore is one of several variables on the...

(STATS) - The 2017 season will be one of the most anticipated for James Madison football as the Dukes seek to defend their recent FCS national championship, starting with an 11-game regular-season schedule announced Wednesday. JMU, coming off a 14-1 record in coach Mike Houston's first season, will kick off...

AP Sports WriterClemson enters SC week back in a groove after routing WakeBy JOEDY McCREARYWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) Clemson's offense clicked with enough precision to build a huge lead. The defense got back on track after a rather leaky loss.The No. 4 Tigers sure seem like they're back to...

AP Sports WriterEx-Vols pay tribute to Phillip Fulmer at charity roastsBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Former Tennessee football coach Phillip Fulmer issued a reminder to his former players and colleagues Saturday before they gathered to roast him at a charity event.''I did warn them that my children and...

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) Former California and NFL star Andre Carter has returned to the Golden Bears' football program as a student assistant coach.Head coach Sonny Dykes said Thursday that Carter will assist with the team's defensive line.Carter enrolled as an undergraduate at Cal earlier this year to pursue...