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ESPN to tell 150-year history of college football during '19By The Associated PressESPN has announced a yearlong project on the history of college football, starting in January 2019, as part of the 150th anniversary of the sport.In a news release Thursday, ESPN says it will use all platforms to...

LSU top receiver Marshall opts out on Alabama weekBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) LSU receiving leader Terrace Marshall Jr. has decided to opt out for the rest of this season, leaving the Tigers without their leading receiver on the week they're scheduled to host No. 1 Alabama.Marshall, a junior...

AP Sports WriterStanford puts bad loss in past to prepare for WashingtonBy JOSH DUBOWSTANFORD, Calif. (AP) There are few benefits with playing on a Friday night with one less day of preparation and recovery. For Stanford at least, it's one less day to dwell on a late loss...

AP Sports WriterBrown, Tar Heels open camp with clear strength: running backBy AARON BEARDCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) First-year North Carolina coach Mack Brown is implementing a new offensive scheme with three quarterbacks competing to become the starter.Amid all the uncertainty, there is one area of stability for the...

UNC goes with LSU graduate transfer Harris at QB vs. CalCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) LSU graduate transfer Brandon Harris started at quarterback for North Carolina in Saturday's opener against California.Harris was competing with redshirt freshman Chazz Surratt and last year's No. 2 Nathan Elliott through preseason camp, while...

Chryst to make his first career start for StanfordSTANFORD, Calif. (AP) Stanford junior Keller Chryst will make his first collegiate start at quarterback at Arizona on Saturday, coach David Shaw said Tuesday.He'll replace senior Ryan Burns, who went 4-3 (2-3 Pac-12) in his seven starts. Burns completed nearly...

The College Football Playoff era is here and as the bowl season starts, it feels a bit like a New Year's three-for-one special: Three big games instead of one.There's still a bit of controversy just like there was in the BCS - ask Baylor and TCU - but most...

Ricky Williams' Heisman sells for auction-record $504,000By The Associated PressThe Heisman Trophy won by Ricky Wiliams in 1998 at Texas was sold at auction for $504,000, setting a record for college football's most recognizable award.The winning bid for the trophy in Heritage Auctions' Fall Sports Memorabilia Collectibles offerings exceeded...

The Latest: Maryland football coach DJ Durkin put on leaveBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the University of Maryland investigating allegations of coaches bullying players (all times local):5:55 p.m.Maryland athletic director Damon Evans says coach DJ Durkin is being placed on leave while the school reviews allegations of ''unacceptable...

AP Sports WriterAs Miami preps for camp, all eyes are on QB Brad KaayaBy TIM REYNOLDSCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) Brad Kaaya gets recognized almost everywhere he goes now. Fans asked him to pose for pictures with them at a recent Justin Bieber concert. He's gotten used to shooing...

AP Sports WriterNo. 1 Alabama heavy favorite against rival TennesseeBy JOHN ZENORTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Jonah Williams and his Alabama teammates only get a quick bus ride to soak in the pre-game atmosphere of the Alabama-Tennessee rivalry. It's still enough to reinforce the significance to fans.The traditional Third Saturday...

Phillip Fulmer named special adviser to Tennessee presidentKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro has hired former Volunteers football coach Phillip Fulmer as his special adviser for community, athletics and university relations.DiPietro announced the hiring Tuesday.Fulmer had been a candidate for the athletic director job given...