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AP Sports WriterJackson's injury shows risk of returning for senior yearBy KURT VOIGTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) There's not always a right-or-wrong answer to the question of whether they should stay or go, even with hindsight.Just ask Alabama senior safety Eddie Jackson, the Crimson Tide's All-American safety who elected to...

AP Sports WriterMark Dantonio likes his chances of upsetting No. 2 MichiganBy LARRY LAGEEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Mark Dantonio closed the door of his spacious office and took a seat.''That's my go-to chair,'' he said, gesturing to another piece of brown, leather furniture.It might be a good week...

Ex-Sandusky attorney to serve 20 months in tax evasion caseCARLISLE, Pa. (AP) An attorney who helped represent former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky at his child sex abuse trial has been sentenced to 20 months in prison on federal tax evasion charges.Karl Rominger (ROH'-mihn-jur) was sentenced...

Magic City Classic turns 75(STATS) - The FCS national championship game may not have the fanfare of the Magic City Classic between Alabama A&M and Alabama State.The SWAC rivals usually play before the biggest crowd of the FCS season, and with their annual classic celebrating its 75th renewal on...

AP Sports WriterGoff will watch when Cal visits USC for offensive showcaseBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Jared Goff will be rooting for the visitors in his home stadium Thursday night.Although the former California quarterback spends his Sundays on the Coliseum sideline with the Los Angeles Rams, the No....

STATS Writer=Assessing the CAA's crowded title raceBy SCOTT GARBARINI(STATS) - With a month to go in the regular season, CAA Football's list of championship contenders is starting to shorten - somewhat.Albany's hopes for a Cinderella run were likely dashed with last week's 24-13 loss at Villanova, as were Elon's...

Norvell suspends 2 Memphis Tigers under investigationMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Memphis coach Mike Norvell has suspended wide receiver Jae'Lon Oglesby and cornerback Kam Prewitt indefinitely while police investigate an incident that left Oglesby's car riddled with bullet holes.Norvell issued the statement Wednesday noting the incident Tuesday night is being...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Somewhat unexpected championship runs by Michigan State and Iowa last season fueled expectations of potential repeats in 2016. It doesn't look like either team will make it back to Indianapolis this December. The Spartans (2-5, 0-4 Big Ten) are a staggering four games behind No. 2 Michigan...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) Dave Clawson's rebuilding effort at Wake Forest could reach a big preseason goal Saturday with the Demon Deacons a win away from bowl eligibility. Just don't expect the third-year coach to say much about it entering a home game against Army. ''I'm not going to talk about it,''...

The NCAA committee that proposed football recruiting reforms, which include the addition of early signing periods, wants to create more transparency and access for coaches and players in a process that has been accelerated in recent years, said a key member of the group. Nebraska athletic director Shawn Eichorst told...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Troy Williams signed with Washington as a top-ranked dual-threat quarterback in 2013. Two years later, Williams is the starter for Utah and he wants to show the fourth-ranked Huskies' coaching staff what they missed out on. The Utes (7-1, 4-1 Pac-12) host Washington (7-0, 4-0) on...

AP Sports WriterGeorgia Tech's Roof working on takeaways, third down stopsBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Ted Roof is looking to solve Georgia Tech's abysmal rankings in takeaways and third-down stops.Roof, in his fourth season as defensive coordinator, knows those will be keys when the Yellow Jackets play Duke on...