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AP Sports WriterColorado sophomore linebacker Nate Landman a rising starBy ARNIE STAPLETONBOULDER, Colo. (AP) Nate Landman is wrangling honors just like he is ball carriers.The Colorado Buffaloes' star inside linebacker was named the Pac-12's defensive player of the week after he collected 16 tackles and an interception in...

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...

AP Sports WriterVirus has NFL prospects pondering threat of a lost seasonBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Joe Burrow was a competent if unspectacular quarterback as a backup at Ohio State and during his first post-transfer season at LSU. In 2019, he transformed into Super Joe.Imagine if a pandemic...

AP College Football WriterCarson Palmer, Bob Stoops lead college Hall of Fame classBy RALPH D. RUSSOHeisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer and former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops are among the 13 former players and coaches who make up the latest College Football Hall of Fame class.The National Football Foundation announced...

Florida receiver Callaway cited for marijuana possessionGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida receiver Antonio Callaway, the team's top playmaker, is facing a marijuana possession charge.According to court documents posted Thursday, Callaway was cited for misdemeanor marijuana possession (fewer than 20 grams) last weekend in Gainesville.Coach Jim McElwain said in a...

AP Sports WriterNo. 3 Clemson playing powerhouse football headed into byeBy PETE IACOBELLICLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson’s week off in early October was filled with questions and a fall from No. 1 in the rankings. Six weeks later the third-ranked Tigers feel they are in a much better place,...

Frisco to host FCS title game for 10th time(STATS) - College football's 150th anniversary celebration is one of the overwhelming storylines of the 2019 season this year, but Frisco, Texas, has something to shout about as well.Frisco will host the FCS championship game for the 10th time when the...

AP Sports WriterFinal chapter arrives for Trey Adams at No. 13 WashingtonBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) If not for injuries, Washington left tackle Trey Adams would probably already have been in the NFL.Setbacks cost the big left tackle most of two seasons, however, and now he's preparing to start...

Alabama QB Tagovailoa knocked out of Mississippi State gameSTARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was carted off the field after being dragged down by two Mississippi State defenders, a tackle that left him favoring his right leg and hip.Tagovailoa had surgery on a sprained right ankle almost...

AP Sports WriterSyracuse not thinking postseason just yetBy JOHN KEKISSyracuse is still alive in its quest to reach the postseason. Don’t bother mentioning that to Orange coach Dino Babers.“We’re not falling in that trap anymore,” Babers said Monday in response to a question about bowl eligibility. “We’ve got Louisville...

Nebraska, Akron reach agreement on canceled gameLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Nebraska and Akron announced an agreement Monday addressing the Sept. 1 season-opening game between the two that was canceled because of bad weather.Nebraska wanted to play Akron the following day, but the Zips couldn't find a hotel for Saturday...

AP Sports WriterMissouri files brief as it seeks to overturn NCAA sanctionsBy DAVE SKRETTAMissouri submitted its appeals brief to the NCAA on Monday, taking the next step in attempting to limit or overturn what it believes are overly harsh sanctions in the case of a rogue former tutor.The school...