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AP Sports WriterFor Briles and others, FAU is a second chanceBy TIM REYNOLDSBOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) Lane Kiffin is the head coach at LSU.No, not that one.Kiffin is still the coach at Florida Atlantic, which has a roster - and coaching staff - featuring many of people who...

Georgia CB Parrish not ruled out for opener after surgeryATHENS, Ga. (AP) Georgia coach Kirby Smart says there is still a chance cornerback Malkom Parrish could be ready for the start of the season following surgery last week to repair a broken bone in his foot.Smart said after...

Eclipse expected to be a winner at Saluki Stadium(STATS) - Saluki Stadium will be packed at Southern Illinois University on Monday afternoon, but don't go looking for a football practice.You'd be left in the dark.The city of Carbondale, where SIU is located, is a prime viewing spot for the...

AP College Football WriterNebraska student managers keep Big Red operation runningBy ERIC OLSONLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) They spend hours a day with the Nebraska football team. They're given free apparel and have access to tickets. They're on the sidelines for games.They must have the best jobs in the world,...

Associated PressPenn State's Franklin 3rd-highest paid coach in Big TenBy TRAVIS JOHNSONSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) Penn State football coach James Franklin has signed a contract extension that guarantees him $34.7 million through 2022, putting him third in average annual compensation in the Big Ten.According to terms released by...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Go behind the scenes of an FCS football practiceBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - All they need is Brent Musburger, who announced North Dakota State at Montana in the FCS Kickoff game two years ago, saying, "You are looking Facebook Live at …"Before the 2017 season kicks off...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Go behind the scenes of an FCS football practiceBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - All they need is Brent Musburger, who announced North Dakota State at Montana in the FCS Kickoff game two years ago, saying, "You are looking Facebook Live at …"Before the 2017 season kicks off...

AP Sports WriterOklahoma sorting out replacements for RBs Perine, MixonBy CLIFF BRUNTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) In most cases, replacing two record-holders at one position would be cause for concern.Oklahoma feels as if it is reloading.The Sooners need to fill the slots left open when running backs Samaje Perine and...

AP Sports WriterArkansas' Broyles remembered as coach, mentor at celebrationBy KURT VOIGTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Frank Broyles was remembered as a championship coach, father, mentor, athletic director and guide for caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer's disease during a memorial celebration Saturday at Arkansas' Bud Walton Arena.Broyles, who led...

Stoops: WR Dorian Baker has 'substantial' ankle injuryLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Kentucky coach Mark Stoops says senior wide receiver Dorian Baker has sustained a ''fairly substantial'' ankle injury and is awaiting word from doctors on its severity.Stoops revealed Baker's injury after Saturday's second scrimmage and added that he hopes...

Associated PressFlorida State QB Francois ready to be leader of offenseBy JOE REEDYTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Deondre Francois had an appropriate answer when he assessed his performance last season - bumpy.The Florida State quarterback is hoping things go a little smoother in his sophomore season.''I feel like last year...

School mistake costs Indiana freshman eligibility in 2017BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) Indiana University has apologized to defensive back Bryant Fitzgerald for a mistake that will cost the freshman his first year of eligibility.In a statement issued Saturday, athletic director Fred Glass acknowledged the school's compliance office failed to properly...