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AP College Football WriterAP Top 25: Wisconsin into top 10; Cal makes big move to 15By RALPH D. RUSSOWisconsin moved into the top 10 for the first time this season, landing at No. 8 in The Associated Press college football poll after a weekend during which seven ranked...

AP College Football WriterWhat's my motivation? Stakes low for 2-win Big Ten teamsBy ERIC OLSONMinnesota has had its last two games canceled because of COVID-19 issues, more than 20 players will be unavailable for this week's game and the Gophers' best player has opted out.It begs the question: How...

Vandy swaps duties for assistant coach fighting liver cancerNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason is switching up the job responsibilities for assistant Osia Lewis while he fights liver cancer.Lewis has been coaching outside linebackers for the Commodores. Mason announced Tuesday that Lewis now will be chief consultant...

Virginia Tech will show solidarity with Las Vegas victimsBLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) Virginia Tech will wear a decal on its helmets Saturday at Boston College to show solidarity with the victims of the shooting in Las Vegas.The No. 16 Hokies play the Eagles at 7:15 p.m.In a release,...

The Latest: Big 12 media days starting at championship siteARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The latest from the first day of Big 12 football media days Monday at AT&T Stadium. (all times local):9 a.m.The Big 12 has a grand stage as it opens football media days at AT&T Stadium in...

Associated PressNo. 22 Washington St again flexing offensive muscleBy NICHOLAS K. GERANIOSNow that Washington State coach Mike Leach has settled on Anthony Gordon as the starting quarterback, the No. 22 Cougars are looking to answer some questions at outside receiver.The problem is not a dearth of talent. It's too...

Miami LB Shaq Quarterman says he's coming back for 2019CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) Miami linebacker Shaquille Quarterman has decided the NFL can wait.Quarterman announced Tuesday that he is returning to the Hurricanes for his final season of eligibility. His decision means all three Miami primary linebackers this season...

AP Sports WriterTennessee AD Fulmer: Vols 'working through cultural change'By STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer said the Volunteers' football program is ''working through a cultural change'' and that he remains confident in first-year coach Jeremy Pruitt.''I can say with certainty that we've got us...

Michigan State hires Jay Johnson as offensive coordinatorEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Jay Johnson followed head coach Mel Tucker and fellow assistant Chris Kapilovic to Michigan State from Colorado, joining the Spartans on Thursday as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.Johnson filled roles last season at Colorado under Tucker.The Spartans...

AP Sports WriterBowl Eligibility Watch: Still plenty of spots left to fillBy NOAH TRISTERHere's some good news for all those teams that might finish 5-7 in the regular season: A few of them will probably play on.For a second straight season, it looks like sub-.500 teams will be needed...

Auburn speedy receiver Schwartz plans to enter NFL draftAUBURN, Ala. (AP) Auburn receiver Anthony Schwartz plans to skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft.Schwartz announced his plans Saturday on social media. He had already opted out of the Tigers' Citrus Bowl game against Northwestern.Schwartz caught a...

Villanova, Wake Forest to meet in 2020(STATS) - Villanova will play at Wake Forest on Sept. 19, 2020, the school announced Wednesday.The matchup at BB&T Field in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, will be the fifth all-time between the programs. They've split the previous four, with Wake Forest winning the most...