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Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=FCS conference plans for spring 2021 seasonBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - FCS conferences are developing plans to play their 2020 schedule during the spring semester if health conditions are deemed safe.All 13 conferences opted not to play their league schedules this fall due to concerns...

LSU top receiver Marshall opts out on Alabama weekBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) LSU receiving leader Terrace Marshall Jr. has decided to opt out for the rest of this season, leaving the Tigers without their leading receiver on the week they're scheduled to host No. 1 Alabama.Marshall, a junior...

Associated PressNorthwestern faces woeful Rutgers for 1st time in Big TenBy MATT SUGAMPISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) Northwestern and its high-powered offense are going to get a new look from Rutgers.Scarlet Knights coach Chris Ash has decided to take a more hands-on approach with his struggling defense when the Wildcats...

AP Sports WriterUSC coach's job shaky as Trojans await Arizona StateBy JOHN MARSHALLTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Southern California coach Clay Helton kept his job last year despite the Trojans' first losing season since 2000.As USC stumbles through another mediocre season and a new athletic director is in place, the...

Michigan WR Nico Collins staying in school for senior yearANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins is staying in school for his senior season.Collins announced his plans Sunday on social media.His return should provide a boost for an offense that has to replace quarterback Shea Patterson,...

AP Sports WriterAuburn's Dean, Stidham highlight pro day workoutsBy JOHN ZENORAUBURN, Ala. (AP) Jamel Dean was a spectator while his Auburn teammates ran the 40 at pro day, a luxury he earned with an eye-catching time at the NFL combine.The cornerback took care of that with a 4.30-second...

AP Sports WriterWinless Baylor still laying foundation for Rhule's rebuildBy STEPHEN HAWKINSBaylor coach Matt Rhule wants all those people sending him texts, telling him to hang in there and asking if he is OK, to know that he is doing great.While Rhule certainly doesn't like that the young Bears...

College football on Facebook: Site to stream 15 games in '17By The Associated PressFacebook has struck a deal for exclusive rights to live stream 15 college football games this season, beginning next week.The agreement with Stadium, a digital sports network, gives Facebook the rights to six Mountain West games...

The Latest: Ohio State trustee chair backs Meyer processCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Latest on the resignation of an Ohio State trustee over football coach's suspension (all times local):6:05 p.m.The chairman of Ohio State University's board of trustees has praised the process that went into investigating football coach Urban...

AP College Football WriterAP Top 25 Takeaways: Michigan is B1G's best; Tide-Tigers IV?By RALPH D. RUSSOThere is no more reason to hedge on Jim Harbaugh's team.No. 6 Michigan is the Big Ten's best right now and will enter November as a very real College Football Playoff contender after it...

Associated PressHarlon Barnett brings attacking defense to Florida StateBy BOB FERRANTETALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Harlon Barnett wasn't looking for a job when Florida State knocked on his door.He was happy coaching at his alma mater, Michigan State. Life was good, especially after the Spartans bounced back from a 3-9...

Associated PressNo. 9 Wisconsin's defense turns up the pressure on foesBy DENNIS SEMRAUMADISON, Wis. (AP) No. 9 Wisconsin is turning up the pressure. After swarming Northwestern for eight sacks, the Badgers have their sights set on Nebraska this weekend.The Badgers (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) are averaging 4 sacks...