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STATS Editor=Southern Utah's defense faces big test against Eastern WashingtonBy MATT BECKER(STATS) - Big Sky offenses know that when they line up against Southern Utah, they're going to be in for a physical game and have to be especially careful protecting the ball.Notorious for forcing turnovers, coach Demario Warren's...

Associated PressJerry Sandusky denied new trial on child sex abuse chargesBy MARK SCOLFOROHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) Jerry Sandusky lost a bid Wednesday for a new trial and a second chance to convince a jury he is innocent of the child sexual abuse charges that landed him in state prison...

AP Sports WriterOklahoma vs Kansas St pits oldest, youngest FBS coachesBy CLIFF BRUNTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) Bill Snyder coached his first game as Kansas State's head coach in 1989.At the time, Lincoln Riley had just turned six.Now, they will match wits. Kansas State's Snyder is, at 78, the oldest...

The Latest: Sandusky to appeal ruling he won't get new trialHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) The Latest on Jerry Sandusky losing an appeal in which he sought a new trial (all times local):4:20 p.m.Jerry Sandusky's lawyer says he'll appeal a judge's decision that the former Penn State assistant football coach...

AP Sports WriterGeorgia, Alabama duos stand out at SEC's midseason pointBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Southeastern Conference has produced upsets, letdowns, blowouts and frantic finishes - and it's only the midway point of the season.There have been surprises, disappointments and the usual dominance from top-ranked Alabama.The Tide...

Associated PressPenn State's leading defense depends on swarming to ballBy TRAVIS JOHNSONSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) James Franklin's whistle is the last one Penn State players hear at practice, and sometimes the coach will hesitate before he blows plays dead.He's waiting for a satisfactory number of white helmets to...

AP College Football WriterCollege Football Picks: Playoff-elimination possibilitiesBy RALPH D. RUSSOA team that has lost two games has yet to make the College Football Playoff. The playoff has only been in existence since 2014, and it's bound to happen at some point, but for now it seems like a...

Ivy League touts safety impact of experimental kickoff rule(STATS) - The Ivy League's experimental football kickoff rule has led to a significant drop in injuries and concussions, the league announced Wednesday.The Ivy League averaged six concussions per season from 2013-15, but there weren't any in the league in 2016,...

Associated PressNo. 25 Memphis looks to build on success against HoustonBy JEREMY RAKESHOUSTON (AP) No. 25 Memphis is looking for more after earning its first Top 25 ranking since 2015.The Tigers (5-1, 2-1 American) will get their first chance do that when they visit Houston (4-2, 2-1) on...

AP Sports WriterGeorgia Tech tries to shake off 2 excruciating lossesBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) ??? Georgia Tech has trailed for all of four seconds in the second half.Yet somehow, the Yellow Jackets have two losses.In a season that could be so much better, coach Paul Johnson must walk a...

AP Sports WriterSaban understands Leach's 'pathetic front-runners' commentBy JOHN ZENORTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama coach Nick Saban totally gets where Washington State's Mike Leach was coming from.Leach bluntly assessed his team as ''a bunch of pathetic front-runners'' after the then-No. 8 Cougars lost 37-3 to California last week .The...

Associated PressNo. 13 Notre Dame gets QB Wimbush back for No. 13 USC gameBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) No. 13 Notre Dame will have quarterback Brandon Wimbush ready for Saturday night's home game against No. 11 Southern CaliforniaCoach Brian Kelly pronounced the junior ''100 percent'' on Tuesday...