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VMI to open 2017 season at Air Force(STATS) - A first-ever meeting with Air Force is part of VMI's 11-game schedule this year.The Sept. 2 game in Colorado Springs, Colorado, will kick off the Keydets' season. Third-year coach Scott Wachenheim is a 1984 Air Force graduate.VMI, which finished 3-8...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Cole seeks big impression at NFLPA all-star gameBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Dylan Cole is at ease being himself, not stressing over what others think of him. Between plays, the former Missouri State linebacker sometimes sings on the field - to the point that annoyed teammates will...

Vanderbilt linebacker Zach Cunningham entering NFL draftNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Vanderbilt linebacker Zach Cunningham is bypassing his final year of eligibility and entering the NFL draft.Cunningham confirmed his decision Sunday after first announcing his plans Saturday night at an event in Connecticut.The fourth-year junior was named an All-American after...

Missouri State player killed in shooting(STATS) - A Missouri State freshman football player was shot and killed in his hometown of Las Vegas Saturday night.Police continue to investigate the death of 18-year-old Richard Nelson, who was shot at least twice while trying to break up a fight.KSNV-TV reported the...

Norvell promotes Dickey to Memphis offensive coordinatorMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Memphis coach Mike Norvell has made some changes on his coaching staff, including promoting Darrell Dickey to offensive coordinator.Norvell announced the moves Sunday.The Memphis coach also promoted Kenny Dillingham to a full-time assistant coach for quarterbacks and tight ends....

Jake Spavital returns to WVU as offensive coordinatorMORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) Jake Spavital is returning to West Virginia as offensive coordinator.Mountaineers coach Dana Holgorsen announced Spavital's hiring Saturday. He'll also coach the quarterbacks.Spavital was interim coach at Cal after Sonny Dykes was fired last Sunday. Spavital had finished his...

AP Sports WriterCalifornia hires Justin Wilcox as new head coachBy JOSH DUBOWBERKELEY, Calif. (AP) California changed directions with its football program Saturday, hiring longtime college defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox as head coach to replace the offensive-minded Sonny Dykes.Dykes was fired last Sunday after four seasons of sometimes dynamic...

AP Sports WriterFootball coaches favor adding 2nd signing day in DecemberBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Coaches unanimously support creating an early signing period for college football in December, but the executive director of the American Football Coaches Association says none of them want a third signing day...

Washington State QB Falk to return for senior yearPULLMAN, Wash. (AP) Washington State quarterback Luke Falk says he will return for his senior season.Falk made the announcement Wednesday morning.He says the chance to play one more season with his teammates and friends factored into his decision.Falk completed 70...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Sneak peek to 2017 FCS title contendersBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - During his locker room speech after his team won the FCS national championship Saturday, James Madison coach Mike Houston didn't quite throw around the word "repeat" as a late New Year's resolution.But two outgoing seniors, cornerback...

Playoff gives 3-year contract extension to Bill HancockIRVING, Texas (AP) Bill Hancock, the executive director of the College Football Playoff, has been given a three-year contract extension through June 2020.The playoff's Board of Managers announced the move Wednesday, citing his oversight of the popular event.The playoff was announced...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Sneak peek to 2017 FCS title contendersBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - During his locker room speech after his team won the FCS national championship Saturday, James Madison coach Mike Houston didn't quite throw around the word "repeat" as a late New Year's resolution.But two outgoing seniors, cornerback...