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AP Sports WriterMorris eager to bring energy to new-look Arkansas in springBy KURT VOIGTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Chad Morris has spent plenty of time on the job during his first few months at Arkansas, taking part in everything from offseason training and recruiting to a series of meet-and-greets with...

Sam Houston, Youngstown State set future series(Stats Perform) - FCS nonconference matchups are hard to come by this fall, but Sam Houston State and Youngstown State have scheduled a two-game series in future seasons.Youngstown State will visit Sam Houston State on Aug. 30, 2025 at Bowers Stadium in Huntsville,...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=FCS head coaching changes(STATS) - FCS schools that have had a head coaching change since the start of the 2018 season (with former coach, date of change and new coach if applicable):Austin Peay: Will Healy (Dec. 4) - new coach Mark Hudspeth (Dec. 11)Brown: Phil Estes...

Weber State seeks to continue momentum in 2018(STATS) - Weber State will try to build on a record-setting season during its 11-game 2018 schedule which was announced Wednesday.This past year, the Wildcats won a school-record 11 games and a share of the Big Sky title while reaching the FCS...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Best of the FCS in SeptemberBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - A September to remember? Indeed, FCS.With nine FCS teams beating FBS opponents and conference races kicking off with plenty of surprises, the first month of the season (adding in the late August games) whet the appetite for...

Bison to receive FCS title rings at spring game(STATS) - North Dakota State coach Matt Entz isn't expected to name a No. 1 quarterback following the end of spring practice, but Bison fans can get a closer look at the competition Friday night.The two-time defending FCS champions will conclude...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=Small-school prospects hurt by lack of pro daysBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - The NFL Draft will occur as scheduled next month, but fewer prospects from below the FBS level may be selected over the seven rounds.The majority of college pro days have been canceled due...

East Tennessee State puts football coach on paid leaveJOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) East Tennessee State has placed recently hired football coach Randy Sanders on paid administrative leave.The school said Monday it is investigating a ''potential violation of university policy.'' No other details were provided in the one-sentence in...

Eclipse expected to be a winner at Saluki Stadium(STATS) - Saluki Stadium will be packed at Southern Illinois University on Monday afternoon, but don't go looking for a football practice.You'd be left in the dark.The city of Carbondale, where SIU is located, is a prime viewing spot for the...

USC RB Ronald Jones II to skip senior year, enter NFL draftLOS ANGELES (AP) Southern California tailback Ronald Jones II will skip his senior season to enter the NFL draft.Jones made the announcement Friday, two days after quarterback Sam Darnold announced his intention to leave USC early.The speedy,...

Associated PressOregon State QB job still up for grabsBy GARY HOROWITZCORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) Oregon State senior quarterback Jake Luton smiled when he was informed that second-year head coach Jonathan Smith did not name a starting quarterback after Saturday's annual spring game at Reser Stadium.Luton passed for a team-high...

AP Sports WriterMississippi State pushes for better offense under MoorheadBy DAVID BRANDTSTARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) Mississippi State hired Joe Moorhead nearly two years ago mainly because of his reputation as an offensive savant.Year one didn't go exactly as planned. The coach expects much more progress this fall.Mississippi State's...