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Watts-Jackson plans to leave Michigan State programEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) He scored one of the most memorable touchdowns in Michigan State history.Now Jalen Watts-Jackson appears ready to finish his college career elsewhere.Watts-Jackson, who etched his name into Michigan State lore by scoring the winning touchdown against Michigan in...

AP Sports WriterFlorida paying defensive coordinator Grantham $1.39M in 2018By MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida is spending big in an effort to get its defense back among the nation's elite.The Gators gave new defensive coordinator Todd Grantham a three-year deal worth $4.47 million, making him the highest paid...

AP Sports WriterClemson's Swinney: COVID-19 FSU "excuse to cancel game"By PETE IACOBELLIClemson coach Dabo Swinney said his team met the medical standard to play against Florida State and believes the Seminoles called off the game because of reasons other than COVID-19.''This game was not canceled because of COVID. COVID...

AP Sports WriterPitt-Virginia Tech matchup headlines ACC’s Week 13 scheduleBy JOEDY McCREARYHere are things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Week 13:GAME OF THE WEEKPittsburgh at No. 25 Virginia Tech. That cloudy picture in the Coastal Division should get much clearer when the Panthers (7-3, 4-2) visit...

Division III football player faces murder chargeKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) A football player at Division III Maryville (Tennessee) College faces a first-degree murder charge in the shooting death of a 16-year-old girl.Knox County Sheriff's Office officials announced Wednesday that William Riley Gaul, a freshman wide receiver, was arrested in...

The Latest: Fashion takes center stage at SEC Media DaysATLANTA (AP) The Latest on SEC Media Days (all times local):2 p.m.The final session of SEC Media Days turned into a bit of a fashion show.Auburn's Deshaun Davis sported stylish sunglasses and an orange bow tie. Vanderbilt's LaDarius Wiley...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=It's hard to escape Central Arkansas-North Dakota State matchupBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - Central Arkansas next faces its second straight FBS opponent and will take on three overall in its fall schedule, but the biggest opponent is still out there:North Dakota State.Central Arkansas' first-ever meeting...

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 College Football WriterNebraska RB 'limited' in spring as legal issues play outBy ERIC OLSONLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Nebraska running back Maurice Washington will be a ''limited participant'' in spring football practice as his legal problems in California play out.Washington faces felony and misdemeanor charges in California related to...

UNC OL Ferranto to miss season with torn muscleCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) North Carolina offensive lineman John Ferranto will miss the season with a torn pectoral muscle.Team spokesman Kevin Best on Friday said Ferranto injured his left pectoral muscle during a training workout on Monday, and had surgery...

AP Sports WriterIndiana seeks rare 9th win in Gator Bowl against TennesseeBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) It's been more than 50 years since Indiana won nine games in a season. The perennial Big Ten doormat, known more for its basketball prowess than its football progress, has a chance...

AP Sports WriterBielema narrows focus in face of job security questionsBy KURT VOIGTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Arkansas coach Bret Bielema knew the questions about his job security were coming after a 52-20 loss to No. 19 Auburn on Saturday night.Knowing didn't make the moment any easier for the embattled...