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Associated PressIllinois hoping to ride running attack to win vs RutgersBy JAMES BOYDCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) The Illinois offense is ranked last in the Big Ten. Don't blame the running game.Even in a 45-16 blowout loss to Iowa last weekend, Illinois rushed for 200 yards at Kinnick Stadium -...

STATS Writer=No. 2 North Dakota State, No. 8 Youngstown State ready for showdownBy TAYLOR BECHTOLD(STATS) - Chris Klieman can easily recall the last time his Bison traveled to Youngstown State, because it was one of the most physical contests he's been a part of throughout his tenure at North...

Associated PressWelcome rest? No. 16 Notre Dame preps for tough stretchBy CLAIRE KRAMERSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Action items have defined Notre Dame's approach in 2017.Coach Brian Kelly changed the mindset for the 16th-ranked Fighting Irish. Quarterback Brandon Wimbush is slipping and sliding around defenses to compensate for the...

AP Sports WriterSyracuse hosts No. 2 Clemson eyeing an upsetBy JOHN KEKISSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey was helpless last October as he watched Clemson dismantle the Orange in convincing fashion, a 54-0 beatdown just another step on the way to a national championship.Dungey was knocked out...

AP Sports WriterBIG TEN SPOTLIGHT: True freshmen getting on-job trainingBy GENARO C. ARMASMADISON, Wis. (AP) Seven weeks into the season and Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor seems to be adapting just fine to college football.At Illinois, a bumper crop of first-year players are getting on-the-job training about the...

AP Sports WriterAuburn's Kerryon Johnson outshining more heralded SEC backsBy JOHN ZENORAUBURN, Ala. (AP) Kerryon Johnson wasn't the most heralded tailback in the Southeastern Conference coming into this season, or even on his own team.The running back for No. 10 Auburn has been the most prolific when healthy,...

Pitt QB Max Browne done for the year after shoulder surgeryPITTSBURGH (AP) Max Browne's college football career is over.The Pittsburgh quarterback has undergone surgery on his right shoulder and is out for the rest of the season. Browne was injured in the third quarter of a loss to...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=FCS Game of the Week: Villanova at James MadisonBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Villanova has lost so many key starters on offense there's a sense the Wildcats defense feels an added responsibility to carry the team with new players moved into unexpected roles."If you talk to our...

Hoosiers looking to end drought against No. 17 MichiganBy The Associated PressNo. 17 Michigan (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) at Indiana (3-2, 0-2), Saturday, Noon ET (ABC).Line: Michigan by 7.Series record: Michigan leads 56-9.WHAT'S AT STAKEOne loss won't necessarily knock the Wolverines out of the Big Ten title chase or...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=FCS predictions: 5 more visits 'GameDay' must makeBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - ESPN's "College GameDay" broadcast from James Madison on Saturday is a showcase for all of the FCS, but it's time to spread the love from coast to coast.Clearly, the interest is growing because this is...

Georgia Tech's visit to No. 11 Miami tops ACC Week 7 slateBy The Associated PressThings to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Week 7:GAME OF THE WEEK: Georgia Tech at No. 11 Miami. The Hurricanes (4-0, 2-0 ACC) finally snapped their seven-game skid to instate rival Florida State,...

LSU looks to maintain momentum against No. 10 AuburnBy The Associated PressHere are some things to watch in the Southeastern Conference during Week 7 of the college football season:GAME OF THE WEEK: No. 10 Auburn at LSU: After winning at Florida last week, LSU returns home and continues trying...