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Associated PressOklahoma State's Ateman quietly putting up huge numbersBy JOHN TRANCHINASTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) Though he may be overshadowed a bit by his more productive and highly touted teammate James Washington, wide receiver Marcell Ateman also is putting together an impressive season for No. 10 Oklahoma State.After recording four...

Associated PressFrost preparing 20th-ranked UCF for Navy's triple optionBy TERRANCE HARRISORLANDO, Fla. (AP) UCF coach Scott Frost will stress to his football team that preparing for Navy's triple-option offense is no different than any other week.It's always about playing sound football, maintaining assignments and filling gaps.Frost, whose 20th-ranked...

Associated PressNo. 12 Huskies head into off week with sudden concernsBy JIM HOEHNSEATTLE (AP) Instead of easing as expected into their bye week, the Washington Huskies are dealing with offensive issues and injuries that contributed to a surprisingly punch-less performance in a loss at Arizona State.Washington lost left...

Associated PressOklahoma State's Ateman quietly putting up huge numbersBy JOHN TRANCHINASTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) Though he may be overshadowed a bit by his more productive and highly touted teammate James Washington, wide receiver Marcell Ateman also is putting together an impressive season for No. 10 Oklahoma State.After recording four...

AP Sports WriterIndiana needs to take advantage of back-to-back road tripsBy MICHAEL MAROTThe Big Ten schedule-makers certainly challenged Indiana early this season.Now, it's time to start shifting gears.After opening league play against Ohio State, Penn State and Michigan, coach Tom Allen and his players need to successfully navigate a...

AP Sports WriterLeon Jacobs finally has a home at OLB for No. 5 WisconsinBy GENARO C. ARMASMADISON, Wis. (AP) The way that outside linebacker Leon Jacobs has responded to challenges during his career epitomizes how the Wisconsin defense takes on tough situations.No excuses, no finger-pointing and rewarding results.The...

Nebraska picks Washington State AD to head athletics programLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Nebraska has hired Washington State athletic director Bill Moos to head its sports program.University officials announced the pick on Sunday, less than four weeks after firing AD Shawn Eichorst. Eichorst was let go the day after the...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Holy Cross fire Gilmore, name Rock interim coachBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Tom Gilmore was fired as Holy Cross' coach Sunday, one day after the Crusaders were shut out for their fourth straight loss.The longest-tenured coach in the Patriot League was 72-81 (.471) in 14 seasons, including...

AP Sports WriterWest Virginia's big comeback puts rest of Big 12 on noticeBy JOHN RABYMORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) West Virginia was supposed to be in rebuilding mode in the Big 12 this season as the conference welcomes the return of its championship game. Behind national touchdown receptions leader David...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=FCS team of the week: Kennesaw maturing as a programBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Half of Kennesaw State's losses in its first two seasons as a start-up program came against Charleston Southern and Liberty.After posting a 42-28 victory at Liberty on Saturday night, the third-year Owls are...

AP College Football WriterAP Top 25: Penn State up to 2 behind unanimous No. 1 AlabamaBy RALPH D. RUSSOPenn State has climbed to No. 2 in The Associated Press College football poll behind unanimous No. 1 Alabama after a wild weekend of upsets gave the Top 25 a major...

AP Sports WriterDoes Florida coach Jim McElwain deserve credit or criticism?By MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida coach Jim McElwain refuses to make excuses for his undermanned team.He certainly could, even though few outsiders, if any, would listen at this point.The unranked Gators (3-3, 3-2 Southeastern Conference) dropped consecutive...