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AP Sports WriterPressure intensifies for Texas A&M's Kevin Sumlin after lossBy KRISTIE RIEKENCOLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin says he is frustrated after the Aggies squandered a 34-point third-quarter lead in a loss to UCLA in their opener on Sunday night.Sumlin says he is sure...

Iowa strength coach put on leave amid racism allegationsIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) Iowa football strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle has been placed on administrative leave after several black former players posted on social media about what they described as systemic racism in the program.Head coach Kirk Ferentz...

Associated PressNorthwestern faces woeful Rutgers for 1st time in Big TenBy MATT SUGAMPISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) Northwestern and its high-powered offense are going to get a new look from Rutgers.Scarlet Knights coach Chris Ash has decided to take a more hands-on approach with his struggling defense when the Wildcats...

AP Sports WriterSEC adapting to help league crown champion during pandemicBy TERESA M. WALKERCommissioner Greg Sankey and the Southeastern Conference have their finish line in sight: The league championship game is set for Dec. 19 in Atlanta.The division champs might not be the only SEC teams playing that day.The...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Kentucky coach Mark Stoops says the NCAA has denied hardship waiver requests by linebacker Courtney Love and tight end Greg Hart to play this season for the Wildcats after transferring from Nebraska.Stoops said after Monday's practice that the school is appealing the NCAA's decision on...

Associated PressState to appeal tossed conviction of Penn State ex-leaderBy MARK SCOLFOROHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) Pennsylvania's attorney general will appeal a federal judge's decision to vacate the child-endangerment conviction of former Penn State President Graham Spanier.Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced the decision Wednesday, a day after U.S. Magistrate Judge...

Abilene Christian extends Dorrel through 2023(STATS) - Abilene Christian has rewarded coach Adam Dorrel for the program's first winning season in Division I with a two-year contract extension through the 2023 season, the Southland Conference university announced Wednesday.Dorrel signed a five-year contract when he was hired in December 2016....

AP Sports WriterAP Sources: Michigan State hires Colorado coach Mel TuckerBy LARRY LAGEEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Mel Tucker has agreed to lead Michigan State's football program, according to two people familiar with the decision.The people spoke Wednesday morning to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the...

At least 11 identified in damage after Penn St.'s upset winSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) Police say they have identified at least 11 people who may face charges in widespread damage following Penn State's upset victory over No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday night.Ten are current or former Penn...

AP Sports WriterOhio State picking up steam on the way to Big Ten slateBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) No. 6 Ohio State knows the games are going to get harder eventually, but so far everything has just seemed, well, so easy.They haven't played mistake-free football but avoided any...

No. 18 Broncos seek more Las Vegas Bowl success vs. HuskiesBy The Associated PressLas Vegas Bowl: No. 18 Boise State (12-1 Mountain West) vs. Washington (7-5 Pac-12), Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC)Line: Washington by 3 1/2.Series Record: Tied 2-2.WHAT'S AT STAKEWashington's Chris Petersen will end his six-year coaching...

STATS Senior Editor=Pivotal Saturday for Southland ConferenceBy JUSTIN EINHORN(STATS) - Either Central Arkansas is about to really separate itself from the pack in the Southland Conference or the title race will be thrown up for grabs.This Saturday in the Southland is the most important one remaining on the schedule...