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STATS FCS Senior Editor=Bison haven't stopped thinking about 2016 loss to James MadisonBy CRAIG HALEYFRISCO, Texas (STATS) - As a freshman who was completing a redshirt season, linebacker Jabril Cox didn't play in North Dakota State's loss to James Madison in the 2016 FCS playoffs, yet he felt responsibility...

AP Sports WriterAlabama's Rashaan Evans hoping for another big title gameBy JOHN ZENORTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama's Rashaan Evans has saved his best for the last game two years running.He twice sacked Clemson's Deshaun Watson in the national championship game two years ago as a backup linebacker with all...

Associated PressAtlanta Police: Please, no guns in cars at championship gameBy KATE BRUMBACK and JEFF MARTINATLANTA (AP) Atlanta's mayor is promising a ''safe, smooth and secure'' college football championship game Monday, despite the traffic problems expected to be caused by President Donald Trump's motorcade, but none of the...

AP College Football WriterAP source: Washington State DC Grinch leaving for Ohio StateBy RALPH D. RUSSOA person with knowledge of the decision says Washington State defensive coordinator Alex Grinch is leaving the Cougars and joining Ohio State as an assistant coach.The person spoke to The Associated Press Thursday on...

Donte Williams named Ducks outside linebackers coachEUGENE, Ore. (AP) The Oregon Ducks have named Donte Williams outside linebackers coach.Williams comes to Oregon after spending a season as an assistant at Nebraska, coaching cornerbacks and performing other duties. Before that he was cornerbacks coach at Arizona for a season.Williams,...

Associated PressLSU's Orgeron faces many staff, Tigers' roster decisionsBy DAVID FOLSE IIBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) LSU coach Ed Orgeron faces several staff and roster decisions before the next time the Tigers play on Sept. 2 against Miami.LSU wrapped up the 2017 campaign, Orgeron's first full season as head...

Northwestern QB Clayton Thorson tears ACL in right kneeEVANSTON, Ill. (AP) Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, throwing his future up in the air.The school said Tuesday he will work with the athletic training staff to prepare for surgery in...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Kansas State's Bill Snyder returning next seasonBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Kansas State coach Bill Snyder will be back on the sideline next season.The 78-year-old coach told his assistants during a short meeting Tuesday that he will return for his 27th season with...

AP Sports WriterNo. 4 Alabama's defense delivers payback, big statementBy JOHN ZENORAlabama's defense not only delivered some payback to Clemson but a strong statement entering the national championship game.For all the injuries and departed stars, the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide's `D' still is tops in college football.The defense certainly looked...

Northwestern QB Clayton Thorson tears ACL in right kneeEVANSTON, Ill. (AP) Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, throwing his future up in the air.The school said Tuesday he will work with the athletic training staff to prepare for surgery in...

AP College Football WriterCollege Football Playoff TV ratings rise on return to Jan. 1By RALPH D. RUSSOWith the semifinals back New Year's Day, viewership for the College Football Playoff on ESPN was the highest it has been since the first season of the postseason system in 2015.The double overtime...

Oregon State RB Ryan Nall will enter the NFL draftCORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) Oregon State running back Ryan Nall has decided to declare for the NFL draft with a year of eligibility remaining.Nall rushed for 2,216 yards during his career, ranked eighth on the Beavers' career list. He ran...