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North Alabama has tough 2019 schedule(STATS) - The schedule in North Alabama's second season on the FCS level is much more difficult than last year's debut.UNA played five sub-Division I programs while going 7-3 in its move up from Division II.In 2019, the Lions will only play FCS competition...

AP Sports WriterCoan's injury provides opportunity for Wisconsin QB MertzBy STEVE MEGARGEEFrom the moment he announced his college choice, Graham Mertz has received more attention than the typical Wisconsin quarterback.Mertz is about to get his chance to show he's worthy of all the acclaim that accompanied his arrival on...

AP Sports WriterDarnold gets another shot at Utes when No. 13 USC hosts UtahBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Before Sam Darnold led Southern California on a 13-game winning streak that made him a Rose Bowl champion and a top NFL prospect, the quarterback made his first career start...

AP Sports WriterOregon State's Jefferson faces challenge in No. 9 OregonBy ANNE M. PETERSONCORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson is recapturing the success he had as a freshman, even in this unusual season.The former Pac-12 Freshman of the Year has rushed for at least 100...

Father of Texas Tech QB arrested for public intoxicationFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Police say the father of Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes was arrested on a charge of public intoxication during the Red Raiders' game at TCU over the weekend.Officer Tamara Valle of the Fort Worth Police Department...

Georgia receiver appears to break leg against FloridaJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Georgia receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint appeared to break his right leg on a 32-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against No. 8 Florida on Saturday.Replays clearly showed the severity of Rosemy-Jacksaint's injury as team trainers rushed to the...

AP College Football WriterCOLLEGE FOOTBALL '18: Coaches feeling heat this seasonBy RALPH D. RUSSOA potentially quiet silly season for coaching moves can quickly turn into whirlwind of big openings.That was the case last year when Nebraska and Florida descended into tumultuous seasons and fired third-year coaches who had winning...

Kansas, Missouri renew Border War with 4-game football setKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Kansas and Missouri are resuming their bitter Border War in football after the former Big 12 rivals agreed to a four-game series in which each school will play two home games beginning in September 2025.The fourth-longest...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=Abilene Christian, Stephen F. Austin to meet at Global Life ParkBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - The first FCS "conference" matchup has been scheduled for this fall.Abilene Christian and Stephen F. Austin have set an Oct. 24 game at Global Life Park, the Texas Rangers' former...

STATS Senior Writer=Usually mistake-free Dukes plagued by turnoversBy JEFF MEZYDLOFRISCO, Texas (STATS) - The sullen looks on the faces of the James Madison players were obviously understandable.Hopes of repeating as the FCS national champion were dashed but worse, perhaps, was knowing they failed to take advantage of the ample...

Former Alabama, NY Giants coach Ray Perkins dies at 79TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Ray Perkins, who replaced Hall of Famer Bear Bryant as Alabama's football coach and started the transition with the New York Giants that led to two Super Bowl titles, died Wednesday in Tuscaloosa. He was 79.The...

AP Sports WriterSyracuse has lingering injuries as it prepares for NC StateBy JOHN KEKISAs Syracuse prepares for its third road game of the season, significant injuries linger despite a bye week.''No change on injuries at all. That happens in football,'' coach Dino Babers said Monday. ''We need to play...