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AP Sports WriterSwinney: Clemson focused on getting back to title gameBy PETE IACOBELLICLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson coach Dabo Swinney first task after the Tigers' national title loss was crystal clear: Make sure his players weren't crushed by the defeat.After all, a good chunk of Clemson's roster - including...

O.J. Simpson won't be invited to USC practices, functionsLOS ANGELES (AP) O.J. Simpson won't be invited to watch practice or take part in any official functions at his alma mater this fall following his release from prison.The Los Angeles Times reports Southern California head coach Clay Helton told...

AP Sports WriterOklahoma coach Riley taps Stoops to help with depleted staffBy CLIFF BRUNTFormer Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops is helping coach the Sooners again - at least for now - because of coronavirus issues.The Sooners had to postpone last Saturday's game against West Virginia and temporarily paused organized team...

AP College Football WriterHeisman runner-up Heupel among new college HOF candidatesBy RALPH D. RUSSOJosh Heupel, who was the Heisman Trophy runner-up for Oklahoma in 2000, and former North Carolina pass-rushing star Julius Peppers are among 12 players making their first appearance of the College Football Hall of Fame ballot...

Associated PressBaylor settles lawsuit that alleged 'culture of violence'By JIM VERTUNOAUSTIN, Texas (AP) Baylor University has settled a lawsuit filed by a former student who said she was gang raped by two football players and alleged the program at the nation's largest Baptist school fostered a ''culture of...

The Latest: South Carolina cancels home game vs MarshallBy The Associated PressThe latest on Hurricane Florence's impact on college football (all times local):4:50 p.m.South Carolina has canceled its football game against Marshall due to the path of Hurricane Florence.The storm's latest trek has it making more of an impact...

AP College Football WriterGeorgia, Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson top 1st CFP rankingsBy RALPH D. RUSSONEW YORK (AP) Georgia, Alabama, Notre Dame and Clemson are the top four teams in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season.Oklahoma and Ohio State were the next two in the selection...

College Football WriterNCAA committee proposes 2-minute limit on replay reviewsBy RALPH D. RUSSOPlayers ejected from games for targeting will be allowed to remain in the bench area and replay reviews will be limited to two minutes if proposals by the NCAA football rules committee are passed.The committee wrapped up...

AP College Football WriterMaryland puts Durkin on leave amid football investigationBy RALPH D. RUSSOMaryland placed head coach DJ Durkin on administrative leave Saturday while the school scrutinizes allegations of poor behavior by the football staff, apparent misdeeds that came to light following the death of a player.In an open...

STATS FCS Senior Editor='GameDay' hoopla aside, JMU focused on a victoryBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Academic studies, the football program's success, playing time, such factors contributed toward defensive tackle Cornell Urquhart's commitment to play at James Madison while he was a high school senior.If only he knew then what was...

AP College Football WriterNCAA denies Notre Dame appeal of vacated wins from 2011-12By RALPH D. RUSSOThe NCAA denied Tuesday Notre Dame's appeal of a decision to vacate 21 football victories because of academic misconduct, including all 12 wins from the school's 2012 national championship game run.In a letter to...

Michigan RB Tru Wilson plans to transferANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan running back Tru Wilson says he's planning to transfer. He announced his decision Thursday on social media.''I appreciate everything the University of Michigan has done for me these last 4 years,'' Wilson said on his Twitter account....