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AP College Football WriterBig 12 set to address expansion, but what will it do?By RALPH D. RUSSOThe Big 12 board of directors meets Monday in Dallas and the topic of expansion will be addressed.Not necessarily decided, but definitely addressed.Maybe after three months of vetting, analyzing and interviewing potential new...

Associated PressCourt orders records unsealed in Penn State officials' caseBy MARK SCOLFOROHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) A Pennsylvania appeals court on Monday ordered the release of documents sealed in the criminal case against former Penn State administrators over their handling of child sex abuse complaints about former assistant football coach...

Clemson receivers Williams, Scott officially leave for NFLCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson receivers Mike Williams and Artavis Scott made it official on Wednesday, both declaring they will give up their final year of college for the NFL draft.The two helped the Tigers to a 35-31 victory over No. 1...

AP Sports WriterKansas fires David Beaty after 6 wins in 3-plus yearsBy DAVE SKRETTALAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) David Beaty inherited a football program in disarray when he arrived at Kansas, years of losing having left the Jayhawks short on scholarship players and long on fan apathy.Not enough has changed...

Boca Raton Bowl MatchupBy The Associated PressAkron (7-6, Mid-American Conference) vs. Florida Atlantic (10-3, Conference USA), Dec. 19, 7 p.m. (ESPN)LOCATION: Boca Raton, FloridaTOP PLAYERSAkron: LB Ulysees Gilbert is a first-team all-Mid-American Conference selection who has recorded more than 120 tackles each of the last two seasons.Florida Atlantic:...

Associated PressNorthwestern searches for new QB after division titleBy JOHN JACKSONEVANSTON, Ill. (AP) As he listened to his team's introduction during last month's Big Ten media days, Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald was a bit surprised by what he heard.''Clayton Thorson leaves as the winningest quarterback in Northwestern history,''...

AP Sports WriterFlorida's Polite, UGA's Walker could sack 'Cocktail Party'By MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Game-wrecking pass-rushers could turn the ''World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party'' into a steady stream of sack celebrations.Florida's Jachai Polite and Georgia's D'Andre Walker are two of the most disruptive defenders in the Southeastern Conference....

STATS FCS Senior Editor=There are still many top QBs to go around the FCSBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - The loss of the three quarterbacks who were named STATS FCS All-Americans last season would seem to suggest the position is in a retooling stage for this year.That's far from the case.Although...

Associated PressSuspect accused of football game threat enters guilty pleaBy ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINSCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) A man who used Facebook to threaten a shooting at Ohio State University and vowed to hurt players on the football team and then-head coach Urban Meyer pleaded guilty Wednesday, authorities said.An indictment unsealed...

Ex-Division III player facing murder charge released on bondKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) A former Division III football player facing a first-degree murder charge has been released from custody after posting bond.Knox County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Hillary Martin confirmed Monday that William Riley Gaul has been released from the Roger...

AP Sports WriterAuburn Tigers trying to live up to those 2013 comparisonsBy JOHN ZENORAUBURN, Ala. (AP) The Auburn Tigers have stockpiled highly rated recruiting classes and built what coach Gus Malzahn deems his deepest, most experienced team.Now, the Tigers are hoping for a corresponding rise in on-the-field fortunes...

AP College Football WriterPac-12 football players urge opt-out amid COVID-19 concernsBy RALPH D. RUSSOA group of Pac-12 football players on Sunday threatened to opt out of the coming season unless its concerns about competing during the COVID-19 pandemic and other racial and economic issues in college sports are addressed.The...