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AP Sports WriterNo. 5 Texas A&M looks for 5th straight win in visit from LSUBy KRISTIE RIEKENLSU trounced Texas A&M 50-7 last season in its march to the national title.But this week as the Tigers prepared to visit the fifth-ranked Aggies, it wasn't that game that they were thinking...

Associated PressState to appeal tossed conviction of Penn State ex-leaderBy MARK SCOLFOROHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) Pennsylvania's attorney general said Wednesday that his office will appeal a federal judge's decision to vacate the child-endangerment conviction of former Penn State President Graham Spanier.Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced the decision a day...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Missouri Valley rivals to take best shot at North Dakota StateBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - North Dakota State's recent dominance in the Missouri Valley Football Conference has been even greater than on a national level.That's saying a lot because the Bison have won two straight and a...

AP Sports WriterHerman shakes up Texas staff after disappointing 7-5By JIM VERTUNOAUSTIN, Texas (AP) Texas coach Tom Herman shook up his staff Sunday, firing defensive coordinator Todd Orlando and demoting offensive coordinator Tim Beck after the Longhorns struggled to a disappointing 7-5 record in a season they were...

AP Sports WriterAuburn's biggest concern: The running game of all thingsBy JOHN ZENORMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) The Auburn Tigers can usually be counted on for a strong running game with tailbacks routinely churning out 1,000-yard seasons and 100-yard games.Now, an unproductive ground game is the biggest concern for Gus...

2 Chattanooga players suspended after DUI arrestsCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) A University of Tennessee at Chattanooga spokesman says two players have been suspended following their arrests on driving under the influence, being a minor in possession of alcohol and other charges.Mocs spokesman Jay Blackman said Sunday that running back...

AP College Football WriterPick 6: James, Rosen could make big impact after injuriesBy RALPH D. RUSSORoyce Freeman hardly looked like himself last season.An injured knee in the first month of the season caused Oregon's dynamic running back to miss a game. Then he took a shot to the chest...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=Southwestern Athletic Conference offseason glanceBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - Quick, name all the teams besides Alcorn State in the Southwestern Athletic Conference's East Division to win a prize.It's getting harder to do that with each season - tongue in cheek - because Alcorn has run...

Alabama DB Deionte Thompson indicted in Texas assault caseTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama safety Deionte Thompson and three other men have been indicted on charges stemming from a spring break fight, the Beaumont Enterprise reported Monday.The 20-year-old Thompson faces a second-degree felony charge of aggravated assault, causing serious bodily...

Air Force receiver Jalen Robinette's graduation put on holdAIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) The Air Force Academy says wide receiver Jalen Robinette didn't graduate with his class after the cadet's qualifications were called into question.The ceremony took place Wednesday, but Robinette's graduation and commissioning were held up for...

AP Sports WriterNo. 11 Ducks set to host UCLA a day later than plannedBy ANNE M. PETERSONEUGENE, Ore. (AP) With a 2-0 start during a short season where every win is crucial, Oregon is not concerned with some of the more minor details.The No. 11 Ducks host UCLA...

AP Sports WriterGeorgia gets back to work after wrenching loss in title gameBy PAUL NEWBERRYATHENS, Ga. (AP) It's been more than two months since that last play.The one that cost Georgia a national championship.The Bulldogs are still not over it.''It's something I dream about every night,'' receiver Terry...