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AP Sports WriterPostponement, outbreaks: SEC takes a hit from COVID-19By CLIFF BRUNTThe Southeastern Conference is taking a hit from COVID-19.The conference on Monday postponed Saturday's game between No. 20 Auburn and Mississippi State because of positive COVID-19 cases and quarantining within the Bulldogs' program.The SEC requires programs to have...

AP Sports WriterBennett could lose Georgia starting QB job even if healthyBy CHARLES ODUMQuarterback Stetson Bennett's status as No. 12 Georgia's starter is uncertain even if he recovers from a shoulder injury in time to play Saturday at Missouri.Bennett has started the last five games, including last week's 44-28...

AP Sports WriterFlorida's Pitts questionable vs Arkansas due to concussionBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) No. 6 Florida could be without standout tight end Kyle Pitts against Arkansas on Saturday because of a concussion.Coach Dan Mullen called Pitts questionable for the game. He was knocked out of last weekend's...

AP Sports WriterPostponement, outbreaks: SEC takes a hit from COVID-19By CLIFF BRUNTThe Southeastern Conference is taking a hit from COVID-19.The conference on Monday postponed Saturday's game between No. 20 Auburn and Mississippi State because of positive COVID-19 cases and quarantining within the Bulldogs' program.No. 5 Texas A&M paused in-person...

AP College Football WriterAP Top 25: Alabama is on top again; Notre Dame up to No. 2By RALPH D. RUSSOAlabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time this yearAP Photo transref:NY165, transref:NY166, transref:ALTUS201By RALPH D. RUSSO=AP College Football Writer=Alabama is No. 1...

Associated PressAfter breakthrough vs. Clemson, BC looms for Notre DameBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) For all that Notre Dame has accomplished in 11 seasons under Brian Kelly, the Fighting Irish at their best always seem to be just a little less than the best of the best...

POLL ALERT: Alabama reaches No. 1 for record 13th consecutive season; Notre Dame jumps to No. 2, Clemson slips to No. 4NEW YORK (AP) POLL ALERT: Alabama reaches No. 1 for record 13th consecutive season; Notre Dame jumps to No. 2, Clemson slips to No. 4.

AP Sports WriterFields throws 5 TDs passes, No. 3 Ohio State beats RutgersBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Justin Fields threw five touchdown passes and ran for another score to help No. 3 Ohio State beat Rutgers 49-27 on Saturday night.Fields, a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2019, added to...

AP Sports WriterNo. 12 Oregon opens with 35-14 victory over StanfordBy ANNE M. PETERSONEUGENE, Ore. (AP) Tyler Shough picked up where Justin Herbert left off, throwing for 227 yards and a touchdown and running for another score to lead No. 12 Oregon to a 35-14 victory over short-handed...

AP Sports WriterAn ugly day for both the Wolverines and SpartansBy NOAH TRISTERA week after renewing their heated rivalry, both Michigan and Michigan State fell flat.It's hard to figure out which team should feel more disturbed.The 23rd-ranked Wolverines lost their second straight game Saturday, falling 38-21 to No. 13...

Georgia receiver appears to break leg against FloridaJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Georgia receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint appeared to break his right leg on a 32-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against No. 8 Florida on Saturday.Replays clearly showed the severity of Rosemy-Jacksaint's injury as team trainers rushed to the...

AP Sports WriterStanford quarterback, two others out against No. 12 OregonBy ANNE M. PETERSONEUGENE, Ore. (AP) Stanford quarterback Davis Mills was unavailable Saturday at No. 12 Oregon because of coronavirus testing results and contract tracing procedures.The Cardinal also said defensive end Trey LaBounty and wide receiver Connor Wedington...