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AP Sports WriterSyracuse looking up after getting ranked No. 22By JOHN KEKISSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) A day after Syracuse moved into the national rankings for the first time in nearly two decades, third-year coach Dino Babers enjoyed a moment of satisfaction and not much more.''I can appreciate it. Yes,...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=The FCS' longest active streaks of winning seasons By CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - The COVID-19 pandemic had already postponed fall sports competition at McNeese when the Lake Charles, Louisiana, university absorbed a 1-2 punch of hurricanes in just over a six-week span - Laura on...

WACO, Texas (AP) Baylor officials insist it is a fluke that Nos. 61 and 58 are side-by-side in the Bears' new football team photo.TCU fans may find that hard to believe after the Frogs' 61-58 loss at Baylor last season.In the front row of the Bears' photo taken...

AP Sports WriterNo. 8 Iowa St vs. perennial champ Oklahoma for Big 12 titleBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Charlie Kolar grew up a diehard Oklahoma fan but his hometown Sooners never offered a scholarship. The new coach at Iowa State did, before the Cyclones were championship contenders.Now in...

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...

The fans at Camp Randall Stadium will be treated to a game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Wisconsin Badgers when they take their seats on Saturday. Ohio State at Wisconsin 195 OHIO ST 10 48 196 WISCONSIN 10 44.5 Date: 10/15/2016, 8:00 PM Where: Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, Wisconsin TV: 8 p.m. ET,...

AP Sports WriterOld Oaken Bucket still top prize for Hoosiers, BoilermakersBy MICHAEL MAROTIndiana already has a postseason ticket. Purdue’s latest loss sealed its fate.For the first time in five years, Saturday’s Old Oaken Bucket game will be all about the rivalry, bragging rights and the trophy - nothing more.“I...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Florida State's athletic department is thriving under Stan Wilcox. Since Wilcox became the Seminoles' AD in 2013, Florida State has won national championships in three sports. Wilcox isn't standing pat, he's already made one major hire and is expected to make another over the next 12 months. Wilcox...

AP Sports WriterHarbaugh tells players' parents he's not leaving MichiganBy LARRY LAGEANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has sent an email to parents of players on his team, refuting a report saying representatives are working on his departure from his alma mater.''I am reaching out to...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=Garoppolo will join list of FCS QBs to start in Super BowlBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - Jimmy Garoppolo is set to join a distinguished list of former FCS-level quarterbacks who have stepped onto football's biggest stage.His start for the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl...

AP College Football WriterAP Top 25: Alabama jumps to No. 1 after Clemson close callBy RALPH D. RUSSOAlabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time this season, replacing preseason No. 1 Clemson after the Tigers had a close call.Alabama received 29 of...

UT Martin to open 2018 season against two FBS teams(STATS) - UT Martin will open the 2018 season against a pair of FBS opponents and play five times at home as part of an 11-game schedule which was announced Monday.The Skyhawks will open the season at Missouri on Sept....