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STATS FCS Senior Editor=2017 FCS vs. FBS: Northeast ConferenceBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Coming off a 2016 season in which their 10 wins over FBS programs tied for the fourth-most in a season, FCS programs hope to make a mark again in 2017.Northeast Conference teams are involved in two of...

AP Sports WriterPersistent Hawkeyes hold off Cyclones in Iowa rivalryBy LUKE MEREDITHAMES, Iowa (AP) Brock Purdy's 73-yard TD pass on the second play of the second half put Iowa State up 14-6 over Iowa. The Hawkeyes followed with a three-and-out, and a rain-soaked but resilient crowd could sense...

Associated PressPenn State ex-president argues conviction properly tossedBy MARK SCOLFOROHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) A federal appeals court grilled lawyers Tuesday about whether Penn State's former president deserved to have his misdemeanor child endangerment conviction, related to his response to a complaint about Jerry Sandusky, overturned last year.The 3rd U.S....

Associated PressDuke hopes to keep motor going in Quick Lane Bowl in DetroitBy DAVE HOGGDETROIT (AP) Duke coach David Cutcliffe has seen his team go through three distinct phases this season.He's hoping the Blue Devils won't fall into a fourth when they play Northern Illinois in the Quick...

South Carolina State seeks turnaround in 2018(STATS) - South Carolina State will begin its 2018 season against two FBS opponents and plays five times at home as part of an 11-game schedule which was announced Saturday.The Bulldogs, who slipped to 3-7 overall and 2-6 in the MEAC last season,...

AP College Football WriterESPN hires former Wazzu QB Leaf as college football analystBy RALPH D. RUSSORyan Leaf has been hired by ESPN to be a college football analyst, another step in the remarkable comeback of the former Washington State star who has battled drug addiction and served time in...

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Mississippi State junior running back Josh Robinson has decided to turn pro after Wednesday night's Orange Bowl game against Georgia Tech.Robinson announced his decision on social media, posting a photo that called him a ''2015 NFL Draft Candidate.'' The caption below the photo said,...

AP Sports WriterJudge rules hiring of UConn coach's son was not violationBy PAT EATON-ROBBHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) A Connecticut Superior Court judge has ruled that UConn did not violate the state's ban on nepotism when it hired football coach Randy Edsall's son as an assistant coach.Judge Joseph Shortall on...

AP College Football WriterVedral set to play if Martinez unavailable against GophersBy ERIC OLSONLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Nebraska began preparing for this week's game at unbeaten Minnesota as if sophomore Noah Vedral would start at quarterback in place of Adrian Martinez.Martinez limped to the sideline at the end of...

AP Sports WriterTennessee lineman Gooden out for season with torn ACLBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee's Emmit Gooden will miss the entire season with a knee injury, leaving the Volunteers without their most experienced player on a defensive line that has no returning starters.Vols coach Jeremy Pruitt says...

UC Davis to play at Cal in 2022 and 2024(STATS) - UC Davis announced games at Cal in 2022 and '24 on Tuesday.The two programs will meet at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley on Sept. 3, 2022 and Aug. 31, 2024. They already have a matchup scheduled for Aug. 31,...

AP Sports WriterMike Gundy signs new, 5-year contract with Oklahoma StateBy CLIFF BRUNTAt a time of significant change in the Big 12, Oklahoma State went for stability.Longtime football coach Mike Gundy has signed a five-year contract extension that will pay him $4.2 million this year, followed by a $125,000...