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AP Sports WriterMany departing players will change the face of BuckeyesBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Reloading is going to be more challenging than usual this time for Ohio State coach Urban Meyer, who is accustomed to losing much of his talent to the NFL each year.Seven fifth-year seniors...

AP Sports WriterDavid Williams, 1st black athletic director in SEC, has diedBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) David Williams II, the first black athletic director in the Southeastern Conference, has died. He was 71.Vanderbilt officials said Williams died Friday at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. A retirement party for...

AP Sports WriterUndefeated Baylor still has a tough road on and off fieldBy STEPHEN HAWKINSWACO, Texas (AP) Undefeated Baylor still faces a long, tough road - both on and off the field.While the eighth-ranked Bears (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) are still without a loss halfway through their season...

Clemson starting WRs Ross, Rodgers hurt against Wake ForestCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson starting receivers Justyn Ross and Amari Rodgers were hurt in the opening half of the third-ranked Tigers’ game with Wake Forest on Saturday.Ross was hurt late in the second quarter and, while got up and walked...

AP Sports WriterStakes suddenly higher now for No. 21 Michigan StateBy NOAH TRISTEREAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Mark Dantonio is 8-3 against Michigan since taking over as Michigan State's coach - a mark that has done plenty to endear him to the fans in East Lansing.This week, however, it's...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Wofford lone unbeaten in SoCon raceBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Hold your thumb and index fingers apart slightly to get a sense on how the Southern Conference title race is taking shape.Fifth-ranked Wofford did it again Saturday, beating No. 22 Western Carolina 35-28 in overtime to take...

J.T. Barrett will start at quarterback for No. 1 Ohio State in Saturday's game against Rutgers, replacing Cardale Jones.Coach Urban Meyer made the not-so-surprising announcement Tuesday on the Big Ten coaches' call with reporters.''Cardale is going to be a very active part, too,'' Meyer said. ''Hopefully, we'll keep him...

Brohm fires defensive coordinator after 1 season at PurdueWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) Purdue coach Jeff Brohm fired defensive coordinator Bob Diaco on Thursday, just one season after he was hired.Diaco signed a two-year deal after last season and the school still owes him $625,000, a number that could...

AP Sports WriterTop defense in the country belongs to No. 9 WashingtonBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Pete Kwiatkowski is quiet and unassuming. He enjoys remaining in the background, his role being that of a teacher and planner as the defensive coordinator for No. 9 Washington.His players, though, view him...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=North Dakota State practicing, pursuing nonconference gamesBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - North Dakota State, the three-time defending FCS champion, continues to practice despite the uncertainty of playing games this fall.The Bison opened preseason camp on Friday, held a second practice on Sunday and has the...

AP College Football WriterWeek 6: Kiffin v. Saban; King v. Lawrence; Heels v. HokiesBy RALPH D. RUSSOLane Kiffin gets the chance to snap one of the more interesting streaks in college football.The new Mississippi coach faces his old boss, Nick Saban, when the Rebels take on No. 2 Alabama...

AP Sports WriterSouth Carolina's pro day includes 3 not yet turning proBy PETE IACOBELLICOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) The NFL got a look at South Carolina's departing players, while a handful of young, rising Gamecocks got a chance to taste what they'll face preparing for the pros.A new NCAA guideline...