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Star Navy offensive lineman found dead in academy dormANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) David Forney, a star lineman for Navy's record-breaking offense, was found dead in his dormitory, the cause of death undisclosed. He was 22.He was discovered unresponsive in Bancroft Hall on Thursday night, academy officials said.''We are devastated...

AP Sports WriterTemple set for 2nd Top 25 upset when it plays No. 23 MemphisBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Temple wants to go 2-for-2 in knocking off Top 25 teams at home.The Owls pulled off the first upset when they beat then-No. 21 Maryland to prove a program that...

Associated PressBison: 1-game fall season worth the uncertainty with virusBy DAVE KOLPACKFARGO, N.D. (AP) Perennial Football Championship Subdivision champion North Dakota State may play one division down from the big-time programs, but any doubts about its commitment to staying on top were answered when the Bison scheduled a...

AP Sports WriterTennessee's Bob Shoop: Lawsuit won't be a distractionBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee defensive coordinator Bob Shoop doesn't expect a lawsuit filed against him by his former employer to be a distraction as the Volunteers' defense attempts to bounce back from a disappointing season.Penn State sued...

AP Sports WriterNorth Dakota St. wins 8th FCS title 28-20 over James MadisonBy STEPHEN HAWKINSFRISCO, Texas (AP) Redshirt freshman quarterback Trey Lance ran for 166 yards, with a clutch 44-yard touchdown to start the fourth quarter, and North Dakota State held on to claim its eighth FCS national...

Associated PressFormer student: Schembechler knew of abuse at U of MichiganBy ED WHITEDETROIT (AP) Dozens of more victims who claim they were molested by a University of Michigan doctor filed a lawsuit against the school Thursday, including a former student who said he told legendary coach Bo Schembechler...

Bernard Clark leaving Albany for head job at Robert MorrisALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Bernard Clark, associate head coach and defensive coordinator for the University at Albany, has been hired as head coach at Robert Morris.Clark will be introduced as the Northeast Conference school's third coach at a news conference...

Associated PressMissouri needs rebound victory in midst of losing streakBy CHARLIE CLARKECOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Missouri offensive lineman Kevin Pendleton was surrounded by reporters after a loss at No. 1 Alabama last week, and he talked with disappointment and frustration about he had expected to beat a team his...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=These are the 25 new FCS coachesBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - When the coaching carousel stopped spinning in FCS college football this offseason, the many schools involved - an incredible 25 for the second straight offseason - didn't just stand out.The many big names did as well.Big-name...

AP Sports WriterBadgers star Jonathan Taylor on verge of freshman rush markBy GENARO C. ARMASMADISON, Wis. (AP) Jonathan Taylor's most important carry of the year may have come before No. 3 Wisconsin took a regular-season snap.The setting: a scrimmage in the second week of training camp. Taylor busted...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=FCS hopes to tackle large FBS scheduleBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - The upset wins tend to be few and far between, but for FCS programs, an FBS game is perhaps the most anticipated of the season.It's usually a chance to play in front of a...

AP Sports WriterRivalry renewed? Florida, Miami add to once-heated seriesBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Even though his father played at Miami and his older brother at Florida, Marco Wilson has little knowledge of the once-heated rivalry involving the two Sunshine State teams.The Florida Flop? The Peach Pelting? The...