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The Latest: Cephus attorney says harassment claim upheldMADISON, Wis. (AP) The Latest on Wisconsin reinstating receiver Quintez Cephus following his acquittal on sexual assault charges (all times local):4:25 p.m.Former Wisconsin receiver Quintez Cephus says he is ready to start winning football games again.University officials have reinstated him following...

Roberts is Salute to Service Award winner(STATS) - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Andre Roberts was named the 2017 recipient of the NFL's Salute to Service Award on Wednesday.It marked the third time in the last four years a former FCS player has won the award that acknowledges an effort...

Associated PressLinebacking corps still a question for Kelly, Lea, IrishBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Nine sessions into spring practice, coach Brian Kelly has an idea how his depth chart is settling in at running back, wide receiver and cornerback.Linebacker is another matter.''Clark is working overtime,'' Kelly said...

AP College Football WriterWith special teams especially bad, coaches seek quick fixesBy ERIC OLSONCollege football teams across the country have struggled on special teams as the season has gotten underway.No. 21 South Florida has had two punts blocked among other problems in their first two games. Florida State's misadventures...

AP Sports WriterIowa State's Joel Lanning plays both ways vs. OklahomaBy CLIFF BRUNTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) Iowa State's Joel Lanning played both offense and defense against No. 3 Oklahoma.Lanning started the game at middle linebacker, then entered the game at quarterback with about four minutes left in the first...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=10 QB competitions to watch in the FCSBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - If and when preseason camps open across FCS college football in the next month, the most-watched position battles will be behind center.Quarterback, of course, is considered the most important position in the sport,...

Associated PressTulsa hosts Navy after 2 losses on last-second field goalsBy JOHN TRANCHINATULSA, Okla. (AP) Tulsa will host Navy on Saturday after two straight defeats on last-second field goals.Tulsa (1-3, 0-0 The American) opens its conference schedule against the Midshipmen (3-0, 2-0), who are coming off a 42-32...

Norfolk State forced to vacate 2011 MEAC title(STATS) - Norfolk State's 2011 MEAC football championship has been vacated as part of the NCAA sanctions lobbied against the university for inaccurate reporting of some student-athletes' eligibility, the NCAA and the school announced Thursday.The athletic department has been placed on two...

AP Sports WriterOklahoma looks to extend 17-game November win streakBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) If recent history is an indicator, Oklahoma is about to go on a run.Oklahoma has won 17 consecutive November games dating to 2014. The annual late-season surges have fueled four consecutive Big 12 titles...

Colorado receiver K.D. Nixon declares for NFL draftBOULDER, Colo. (AP) Colorado junior receiver K.D. Nixon will forego his final season of eligibility to enter the NFL draft.Nixon, who a nnounced his decision Tuesday, becomes the second Buffaloes receiver to leave early for the draft after Laviska Shenault...

Northwestern State rallies to upend Sam Houston State 31-28HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) Shelton Eppler passed for 306 yards and ran for the winning score as Northwestern State came from 14 points down to upset Sam Houston State 31-28 on Saturday.The loss knocked the Bearkats (6-5, 5-3) out of a...

AP Sports WriterJustin Herbert provides hope for the Ducks vs Arizona StateBy ANNE M. PETERSONEUGENE, Ore. (AP) With a five-game losing streak, Oregon is in danger of missing out on a bowl game for the first time since 2004. Yet the Ducks are looking for positives, and they've...