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UT Martin to end 2020 schedule against Alabama, Memphis(Stats Perform) - There is a unique ending to UT Martin's 2020 schedule - back-to-back games against FBS opponents.FCS programs rarely schedule two FBS programs late in the regular season, but UT Martin will travel to Alabama for a first-time matchup...

AP Sports WriterLuke Fickell tells Michigan State he's staying at CincinnatiBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Coach Luke Fickell informed Michigan State on Monday that he's decided to stay at Cincinnati, leaving the Spartans to resume their search to find Mark Dantonio's replacement.Fickell has rebuilt Cincinnati into a Top 25...

AP Sports WriterGeorgia Tech relying on young starters, including QB GrahamBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Geoff Collins started his rebuilding effort at Georgia Tech with a young team.The Yellow Jackets, who play Pittsburgh on Saturday, now are even younger.After losing three senior starters on offense to injuries in the...

Michigan football team visits prison Mandela spent 18 yearsCAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) Michigan's football team visited Robben Island , where former President Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in prison.The Wolverines took a tour of the prison Sunday as part of their trip to South...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Many undrafted FCS players getting NFL shotBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - The bargain shopping began immediately after the NFL Draft ended Saturday evening as teams came to terms with the many undrafted free agents who will try to fight their way on to a roster.Going undrafted can...

Arkansas State coach Anderson gets extension through 2023JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) Arkansas State coach Blake Anderson has received a restructured contract extension that runs through 2023.The school made the announcement on Friday. Terms of the deal were not released.Anderson took the job before the start of the 2014 season....

Former Cal WR Robertson transferring home to GeorgiaBy The Associated PressFormer California wide receiver Demetris Robertson says he is transferring to Georgia, returning to his home state.Robertson was a five-star recruit out of Savannah, Georgia, in 2016 who chose to head west to play his college ball, picking Cal...

AP College Football WriterBig Ten places 3 in AP top 5 for 1st time in 56 yearsBy RALPH D. RUSSOThe Big Ten placed three teams in the top five of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in 56 years, setting up a No. 2 vs....

AP Sports WriterTop cornerbacks will play crucial role in championship gameBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Two of the best cornerbacks in the nation, Shaun Wade of Ohio State and Patrick Surtain II of Alabama, are going to have their hands full during Monday night's national championship game.Both are...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Jacksonville State, N.C. A&T in potential FCS Kickoff matchupBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - ESPN is seeking to put the finishing touches on what would be another highly anticipated FCS Kickoff matchup this year.Jacksonville State and North Carolina A&T, both coming off Top 10 seasons, could be matched...

AP Sports WriterUSC hires Graham Harrell as offensive coordinator, QBs coachBy GREG BEACHAMSouthern California hired North Texas offensive coordinator Graham Harrell as its offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach on Wednesday night, filling the vacancy abruptly left by Kliff Kingsbury with a coach holding remarkably similar credentials.Trojans head coach Clay...

Coombs returning to Ohio State as defensive coordinatorCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Kerry Coombs is returning to the Ohio State coaching staff, this time as defensive coordinator.Coombs spent 2012-2017 on the Ohio State staff as cornerbacks coach and has spent the past two seasons in the NFL as cornerbacks coach...