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AP Sports WriterJackson's injury shows risk of returning for senior yearBy KURT VOIGTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) There's not always a right-or-wrong answer to the question of whether they should stay or go, even with hindsight.Just ask Alabama senior safety Eddie Jackson, the Crimson Tide's All-American safety who elected to...

AP Sports WriterBeavers remain in rebuilding mode under Jonathan SmithBy ANNE M. PETERSONCORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith is pragmatic about his team's prospects this season.The former Beavers quarterback knew what he was getting into when he took over after a disastrous 2017. Entering his second...

AP College Football WriterAP Top 25: Penn State up to 2 behind unanimous No. 1 AlabamaBy RALPH D. RUSSOPenn State has climbed to No. 2 in The Associated Press College football poll behind unanimous No. 1 Alabama after a wild weekend of upsets gave the Top 25 a major...

AP Sports WriterMistrial declared for ex-football player in NC agents caseBy AARON BEARDHILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (AP) A judge has declared a mistrial in the case of a former college football player charged with violating North Carolina’s sports agent law nearly a decade ago.Christopher Hawkins faced four counts tied to...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=New Hampshire leads FCS teams seeking to reboundBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - New Hampshire may have been the most disappointing team in the FCS last year.Coach Sean McDonnell's program missed the playoffs after 14 straight appearances and was the highest-ranked team in the preseason - at No....

AP Sports WriterVirginia looks to finish the job in rematch vs No.16 MiamiBy HANK KURZ Jr.CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) Virginia's last meeting with Miami looked like it was going to be a highlight of the Bronco Mendenhall Era - until it turned sour.The Cavaliers (3-2, 1-1 ACC) hope...

Associated PressFormer BYU LB Francis Bernard cleared to play for UtahBy JOHN COONSALT LAKE CITY (AP) Francis Bernard is getting a second chance to continue his football career.The former BYU linebacker was cleared to join Utah and start practicing with the team Monday. The junior will have two...

AP College Football WriterAP Top 25: Alabama now unanimous No. 1; Northwestern to 11By RALPH D. RUSSOAlabama is now a unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll, and Northwestern has moved up to No. 11 for its best ranking in 24 yearsAP Photo transref:ILNH117, transref:ALMON337Eds: UPDATES:...

The SMU and the MICHIGAN will both be gunning for a victory on 9/15/2018 at 3:30 PM when they meet in a game matchup. SMU vs MICHIGAN When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 15, 2018 Where: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan ROT TEAM PS OU ML 141 SMU -35.5 (-110) 53.5 (-110)   142 MICHIGAN TV: 3:30 PM LINE: -35.5 PREDICTION: MICHIGAN , SMU Oddsmakers currently have the MICHIGAN listed as...

AP Sports WriterTalkative Tennessee back John Kelly leads SEC in rushingBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee running back John Kelly talks throughout a game, whether he's motivating teammates or letting an opponent know about an impressive carry he's just made.''My mom, she used to always say I talk...

Ex-Tennessee QB Dormady says he's transferring to HoustonKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Former Tennessee quarterback Quinten Dormady says on Instagram that he's transferring to Houston.Dormady issued an Instagram post of himself in a Houston uniform with the word ''Committed'' below it. Dormady announced in mid-January he would earn his degree...

AP Sports WriterTemple set for 2nd Top 25 upset when it plays No. 23 MemphisBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Temple wants to go 2-for-2 in knocking off Top 25 teams at home.The Owls pulled off the first upset when they beat then-No. 21 Maryland to prove a program that...