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AP College Football WriterNext in summer of player empowerment: Pac-12 players uniteBy RALPH D. RUSSOAs college football leaders work to rescue a football season worth billions in revenue from the threat of COVID-19, the players have become emboldened.They are calling out coaches and lawmakers, rallying for social cause s...

The Latest: Malzahn says QB competition at Auburn is legitHOOVER, Ala. (AP) The Latest on SEC media days (all times local):11:55 a.m.Gus Malzahn insists Auburn really does have a quarterback battle.Baylor transfer Jarrett Stidham seems to be the odds-on favorite to win the job over returning starter Sean...

Iowa State trying to jumpstart woeful running game vs TCUAMES, Iowa (AP) Iowa State began the season with five running backs and coach Matt Campbell hoping that one would step forward and prove he could be the No. 1 guy.After four games, that hasn't happened. No one yet...

Texas gives football coach Herman 2-year contract extensionAUSTIN, Texas (AP) The University of Texas System regents have approved a two-year contract extension for Longhorns football coach Tom Herman after the program's first 10-win season in a decade.The deal approved Thursday extends Herman's guaranteed contract through 2023 and will...

Tennessee CB Thompson permitted to return to practiceKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee cornerback Bryce Thompson has been cleared to return to practice less than three weeks after his arrest on a misdemeanor domestic assault charge.Thompson was arrested Aug. 24 and suspended indefinitely a day later.Volunteers coach Jeremy Pruitt said...

AP Sports WriterNCAA to lift moratorium on football, basketball workoutsBy STEVE MEGARGEEThe NCAA Division I Council voted Wednesday to lift a moratorium on voluntary workouts by football and basketball players effective June 1 as a growing number of college leaders expressed confidence that fall sports will be possible in...

AP Sports Writer8 years later, it's No. 1 LSU versus No. 2 Alabama againBy JOHN ZENORTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama and LSU are ready for another 1 versus 2 November get-together.It took eight years, seismic offensive shifts and two Heisman Trophy-contending quarterbacks, but they're back for another massive meeting...

Plane crash kills 5, including LSU coach's daughter-in-lawBy JANELLE COGAN and SUDHIN THANAWALAATLANTA (AP) A small plane en route to a college football playoff game crashed into a post office parking lot in Louisiana shortly after takeoff Saturday, killing five people, including a well-known sports reporter who was...

AP College Football WriterAP Top 25: Coastal breaks into top 10; Alabama still No. 1By RALPH D. RUSSOThe first top-10 shakeup in more than a month pushed Coastal Carolina to No. 9 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday.Alabama was a unanimous No. 1, followed by Notre Dame,...

The Latest: Aggies coach knows he is in must-win situationHOOVER, Ala. (AP) The Latest on SEC media days (all times local):4:25 p.m.Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin isn't shying away from questions about the Aggies' recent late-season struggles.Sumlin said at Southeastern Conference media days Wednesday that he has emphasized...

AP College Football WriterHigh Tide: Alabama is No. 1 at being No. 1 in AP rankingsBy RALPH D. RUSSOAlabama is No. 1 at being No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll.The Crimson Tide made its 106th overall appearance at the top of the AP rankings, which started...

AP College Football WriterCarson Palmer, Bob Stoops lead college Hall of Fame classBy RALPH D. RUSSOHeisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer and former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops are among the 13 former players and coaches who make up the latest College Football Hall of Fame class.The National Football Foundation announced...