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AP Sports WriterSEC media days opens with the feel of a redemption tourBy JOHN ZENORHOOVER, Ala. (AP) Southeastern Conference media days opened with a bit of a redemption tour.The Arkansas Razorbacks didn't finish how they wanted last season and Tennessee couldn't finish where many expected. LSU coach Ed...

AP Sports WriterK-State survives, Kansas upset to start college seasonBy DAVE SKRETTALAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) There was a point Saturday night when Kansas was trailing Nicholls State in the second half and, a short drive down Interstate 70, Kansas State was trying desperately to rally against South Dakota.The Jayhawks...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan's search for a new athletic director has begun.The school announced Wednesday it has formed an advisory committee and hired a search firm to begin looking for candidates to replace interim athletic director Jim Hackett, who does not want to be in the running...

AP Sports WriterClemson's Elliott says No. 3 Tigers back on right trackBy PETE IACOBELLICLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott believes the third-ranked Tigers are the right track to get back to playing aggressive, dominant football, -something the team had to be reminded of the past couple...

AP Sports WriterOklahoma's rivalry with SEC continues with new coach RileyBy CLIFF BRUNTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma has no plans to bow down to the mighty Southeastern Conference.The SEC has run roughshod over most of college football for the past decade, but in recent years, former Oklahoma coach Bob...

Associated PressUSC RB Ware pushing for expanded role as seniorBy DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) Southern California running back Aca'Cedric Ware is ready to make a name for himself, even if it comes as part of a committee.Ware spent his first three seasons with the Trojans as the ''other''...

AP Sports WriterJones among 4 Alabama underclassmen declaring for NFL draftBy JOHN ZENORFour stars from Alabama's national championship team, including Heisman Trophy finalist quarterback Mac Jones, are leaving early to enter the NFL draft.Jones, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, cornerback Patrick Surtain II and defensive lineman Christian Barmore announced their...

AP Sports WriterNew coach Applewhite vows that he'll be at Houston long-termBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) In recent years, Houston has been a stepping stone, a quick stop for up-and-coming coaches on their way to jobs seen as bigger and better.Art Briles was at Houston before leaving for Baylor....

AP Sports WriterClutch performer Jennings ready to lead Vols' WR corpsBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings wants to be known for more than the two memorable catches that made him a household name in his home state last year.Jennings scored the go-ahead touchdown that...

Auburn vs. Oregon kicks off ABC's Saturday Night FootballBy The Associated PressAuburn against Oregon at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Aug. 31 will be the first ABC Saturday Night Football game this season.ESPN announced Wednesday the first three games of the 14th season of Saturday Night Football. LSU...

AP Sports WriterDynamic Do-Over? Hall and Ollison look to rebound at PittBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Darrin Hall and Qadree Ollison said all the right things last summer. Tasked with stepping in after James Conner took his school and Atlantic Coast Conference record 56 touchdowns to the NFL, the...

AP Sports WriterSurging No. 20, NC State wary as it visits struggling PittBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) North Carolina State's impressive start, the one that's seen the Wolfpack crack the top 20 for the first time since 2003, is among the biggest early surprises in the Atlantic Coast Conference.Just...