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AP Sports WriterTalkative Tennessee back John Kelly leads SEC in rushingBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee running back John Kelly talks throughout a game, whether he's motivating teammates or letting an opponent know about an impressive carry he's just made.''My mom, she used to always say I talk...

Associated PressOhio State: Dismiss ex-player's lawsuit over image useBy ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINSCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State wants a federal judge to dismiss a class-action lawsuit by one of its most famous football stars who alleges athletes' images were used without their permission and without compensation.In a sign of how...

The Latest: Ohio State still hopes to resolve player disputeCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Latest on Ohio State's request that a judge dismiss a former football star's antitrust lawsuit (all times local):3:50 p.m.Ohio State's athletic director says the university is committed to resolving a dispute over a banner display...

Associated PressBackup QB Stevens a do-it-all option for No. 4 Penn StateBy TRAVIS JOHNSONSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) Tommy Stevens will take over as Penn State's starting quarterback eventually. Now, he's helping starter Trace McSorley any way he can.No. 4 Penn State's do-it-all backup has emerged as another option...

AP Sports WriterSyracuse upbeat after convincing win; faces No. 25 LSUBy JOHN KEKISSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Syracuse is back on track after a big home win, and the fourth game of the second season under coach Dino Babers is at hand. This is the moment when he feels his...

AP Sports WriterNo. 15 Auburn's troubles continue going into SEC playBy JOHN ZENORAUBURN, Ala. (AP) Auburn's offense has piled up big numbers the past two weeks: First in sacks allowed and then in turnovers committed.The 15th-ranked Tigers have added another troubling stat with two players gone from the...

AP Sports WriterYellow Jackets well-rested for Pitt after unplanned off weekBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) From the perspective of Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi, Georgia Tech's unexpected off week gave the Yellow Jackets the advantage of extra practice time for this week's ACC opener.For Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson, having...

Associated PressMichigan State looks to shift running game to higher gearBy MATTHEW B. MOWERYEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Michigan State has run the ball effectively through two games. The scary thing for Notre Dame - this week's opponent - is that LJ Scott hasn't even gotten going yet.Scott accounted...

AP Sports WriterMike Stoops has Oklahoma defense rolling after rough '16By CLIFF BRUNTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) A year ago, Mike Stoops was a very unpopular man.Oklahoma's fans were looking for scapegoats after the Sooners lost two of three to start the season and allowed at least 40 points to...

AP Sports WriterTexas offensive woes start with absent run gameBy JIM VERTUNOAUSTIN, Texas (AP) Tom Herman shed no tears after losing in overtime to Southern California. His emotional outlets, he says, were a couple of ''primal screams'' once the team got home.There may be a more of those...

AP Sports WriterFlorida QB Franks gains fame, trophy after improbable throwBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks walked into his American History class Monday and was handed a trophy, an award professor Steve Noll gives to students for asking really good questions.Franks got it for delivering...

AP Sports WriterImproved Virginia prepares for stern test at Boise StateBy HANK KURZ Jr.CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) After three home games to start the season, Virginia has already matched its victory total of a year ago.The Cavaliers (2-1) will get a better sense of how far they've come when...