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AP Sports WriterTexas president to meet with students on athletes' demandsBy JIM VERTUNOAUSTIN, Texas (AP) The interim president of the University of Texas said Monday he is scheduling meetings with student groups after dozens of Longhorns athletes said they wanted the school to ditch “The Eyes of Texas”...

Ex-Spartans RB London says he's transferring to TennesseeKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Running back Madre London has tweeted that he's transferring from Michigan State to Tennessee.London said via Twitter that ''with much consideration, I have officially committed to the University of Tennessee. (hash)GoVols (hash)RockyTop.''London had tweeted last month that he...

AP Sports WriterKiffin's debut at FAU to come against NavyBy TIM REYNOLDSBOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) They're expecting a big crowd at Florida Atlantic for Lane Kiffin's first game as coach, with a sellout of the Owls' on-campus stadium seeming like a possibility.That would mean a crowd of about...

(STATS) - Feeling overlooked and undervalued has a way of fueling FCS players heading into the NFL - especially the many who go undrafted and become even longer shots. Past awards, honors and statistics don't matter, even for a player as highly decorated as former Northern Iowa defensive end Karter...

Associated PressCancer free, Pitt star James Conner ready to play footballBy ALAN SAUNDERSPITTSBURGH (AP) James Conner doesn't care where he plays, how he plays or how much he plays, he just wants to play football.That was the driving force behind the Pitt redshirt junior running back's six-month recovery...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=In Tuszka, NDSU has another much-deserved draft pickBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perfrom) - The more North Dakota State wins FCS national championships, the more it has players picked in the NFL Draft.The numbers don't necessarily add up enough, however.Defensive end Derrek Tuszka's selection by the Denver...

AP Sports WriterThose other SEC teams scrambling for bowl eligibilityBy JOHN ZENORTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) While LSU, Alabama and Georgia are working on their playoff credentials, much of the Southeastern Conference has more humble goals.Teams like South Carolina, Tennessee and Mississippi State are battling for bowl eligibility with 4-5...

AP Sports WriterGeorgia leads growing SEC pack chasing powerhouse AlabamaBy JOHN ZENORHOOVER, Ala. (AP) Kirby Smart talks about the Georgia taking ''that next step.'' Quarterback Jake Fromm wants the Bulldogs ''to get over the hump.''In the Southeastern Conference, that step - or hump - is beating Alabama. Georgia...

HONOLULU (AP) San Diego State's Rashaad Penny returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown and the Aztecs never looked back in beating Cincinnati 42-7 in the Hawaii Bowl on Thursday.In the day's other far-flung game, Western Michigan won its first ever bowl game by defeating Middle...

Associated PressArmy's ground attack hands Buffalo its first loss, 42-13By JONAH BRONSTEINAMHERST, N.Y. (AP) Army mixed in a few big scoring plays with its ground-control offense to defeat previously unbeaten Buffalo 42-13 on Saturday.The Black Knights' triple-option offense gained 281 yards and scored four touchdowns on the ground...

AP Sports WriterAggies host Mississippi State in first of 3 home gamesBy KRISTIE RIEKENTexas A&M is coming off an important road win that gave the Aggies a dose of confidence. That's not the case for Joe Moorhead, who didn't like what he saw as his Mississippi State team lost...

AP College Football WriterWaiting game: 15 days between CFP semifinals, championshipBy RALPH D. RUSSOGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The matchup is set for a tantalizing College Football Playoff national championship game.On one side, defending champ Clemson, with its 29-game winning streak. On the other, unbeaten and No. 1 LSU, with...