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Minnesota WR Bateman ends season early out of virus concernsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota star wide receiver Rashod Bateman decided Wednesday to end his season early out of concern over COVID-19, the day after the Gophers canceled their game against Wisconsin due to a rise in cases within the program.Bateman,...

AP Sports WriterAuburn's Dean, Stidham highlight pro day workoutsBy JOHN ZENORAUBURN, Ala. (AP) Jamel Dean was a spectator while his Auburn teammates ran the 40 at pro day, a luxury he earned with an eye-catching time at the NFL combine.The cornerback took care of that with a 4.30-second...

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) Defensive end Carl Nassib of Penn State has won the Lott IMPACT Trophy as the college defensive player having the biggest influence on his team.The other finalists were Duke safety Jeremy Cash, Temple linebacker Tyler Matakevich and Ohio State linebacker Joshua Perry.Nassib received the...

Alabama A&M coach says team treated unprofessionally at gameHUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) Alabama A&M coach Connell Maynor said his team was treated unprofessionally during a game at North Alabama.Maynor said the historically black college team was treated unprofessionally and that the Bulldogs won't play North Alabama again while he's...

AP Sports WriterMalzahn, Auburn get boost, vote of confidence after winsBy JOHN ZENORAUBURN, Ala. (AP) The Auburn Tigers have rescued a season from the brink and helped make sure coach Gus Malzahn's job is safe in the process.Athletic director Allen Greene said Tuesday that Malzahn isn't going anywhere...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana's interminable wait is almost over.After going seven seasons without being bowl-eligible, 12 more weeks trying to end the streak and one final week looking at potential destinations, the Hoosiers are about to get their answer.''I expect we'll hear formally and finally on Sunday afternoon, shortly...

AP Sports WriterNo. 4 TCU can solidify playoff position with Iowa St winBy STEPHEN HAWKINSFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) When TCU last played Iowa State before the release of the College Football Playoff rankings, the Horned Frogs won by 52 points in the 2014 regular season finale. They then...

The TCU and the SMU will both be gunning for a victory on 9/7/2018 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. TCU vs SMU When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, September 7, 2018 Where: Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU ML 301 TCU (-110) (-110)   302 SMU TV: 8:00 PM LINE: PREDICTION: SMU , TCU Oddsmakers currently have the SMU listed as point...

AP Sports Writer1-2-3-4: Alabama quarter of receivers delivering big playsBy JOHN ZENORTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Jerry Jeudy took a slant pass 34 yards on Alabama's first drive against Louisiana-Lafayette to set up a touchdown and Henry Ruggs III capped the Crimson Tide's second offensive possession with a 13-yard score.Then...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Week 2 FCS schedule looks even betterBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Leave some room, the first full week of FCS college football was only serving appetizers.The schedule will keep getting better, and it's especially the case in Week 2.There are 26 more matchups between FCS and FBS...

Associated PressBaylor settlements could signal trend of more to comeBy JIM VERTUNOAUSTIN, Texas (AP) Baylor University's recent settlement of a high-profile federal lawsuit suggests the nation's largest Baptist school may be willing to reach more deals to help move past its sexual assault scandal.Federal lawsuits have piled up...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Coaches don't expect 'College GameDay' distractionsBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Neither James Madison football coach Mike Houston nor Villanova counterpart Mark Ferrante expects the presence of ESPN's "College GameDay" before their matchup Saturday to be a distraction.Few of the coaches and players figure to be near the...