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AP College Football WriterAP Top 25 Podcast: What programs develop players best; Why?By RALPH D. RUSSOAre great college football players recruited and simply on the way to stardom no matter where they play? Or is development better in some programs than others?Nature or nurture?On the latest AP Top 25...

New Hampshire, Syracuse schedule 2026 game(STATS) - New Hampshire and Syracuse announced Wednesday they will meet for the first time during the 2026 season.The matchup will be played Sept. 5, 2026 at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse."We are excited to schedule Syracuse," UNH athletic director Marty Scarano said. "They...

Associated PressNorthwestern faces woeful Rutgers for 1st time in Big TenBy MATT SUGAMPISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) Northwestern and its high-powered offense are going to get a new look from Rutgers.Scarlet Knights coach Chris Ash has decided to take a more hands-on approach with his struggling defense when the Wildcats...

AP Sports WriterNew Ohio State QB readies for bigger challenge against CincyBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Justin Fields accounted for five touchdowns in his debut as Ohio State's starting quarterback, but his coach's favorite play was when the sophomore scrambled out of the pocket and threw the ball...

Associated PressStanford seeks to become bowl eligible vs struggling BeaversBy RICK EYMERSTANFORD, Calif. (AP) After opening the season with four consecutive victories and high expectations, Stanford finds itself in an unusual situation when it hosts Oregon State on Saturday.The Cardinal (5-4, 3-3 Pac-12) need a win to become...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Robinson Award winner Hawkins revitalized UC DavisBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Dan Hawkins is quick to point to UC Davis graduates who have gone on to success coaching college football elsewhere yet haven't forgotten their roots through support of the school. Coaches like Mike Bellotti and Chris...

Hampton finalizes 2018 schedule(STATS) - Hampton has completed a full 11-game schedule for 2018 after searching far and wide for opponents.In a transition season between leaving the MEAC, whose teams are not playing Hampton, and joining the Big South next year, the Pirates are an FCS independent. They will...

The wait is over. Texas A&M's starting quarterback has been named. Coach Kevin Sumlin announced Saturday that sophomore Kenny Hill will be the starter when the Aggies take the field at South Carolina on Aug. 28 at Williams Brice Stadium. Hill beat out true freshman Kyle Allen in an offseason competition...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=Eastern Kentucky preview capsuleBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - Ohio Valley Conference member Eastern Kentucky is one of 15 FCS programs (out of 127 overall) that have announced it will play at least one nonconference game this fall. Due to coronavirus concerns, the OVC postponed its...

AP Sports WriterNew-look Wisconsin O-line answers bell in season openerBy KEITH JENKINSMADISON, Wis. (AP) One of the biggest question marks surrounding the 19th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers entering this season was their offensive line.That question was answered emphatically in the season opener, as the Badgers dominated South Florida up front...

Colorado game a highlight on 2018 UNH schedule(STATS) - New Hampshire announced Wednesday a particularly strong schedule for the 2018 season, including a first-ever game at Colorado.The Wildcats will play various rivals and top CAA Football opponents in addition to the Sept. 15 matchup against the Buffaloes.They will play...

Oklahoma DB Norwood out for the seasonNORMAN, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma defensive back Tre Norwood is out for the season with an undisclosed injury.Coach Lincoln Riley made the announcement Friday.Norwood started all 14 games last season and was the projected starter at nickel back this season. Riley said the...