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STATS FCS Senior Editor=Three-peat: Montana leads FCS in attendance averageBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - The Montana Grizzlies finished with what program history would say is a subpar record this past season, but attendance at Washington-Grizzly Stadium was still booming.The Big Sky Conference program led the FCS in average attendance for...

AP Sports WriterOhio State trustees hold marathon debate on Meyer futureBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) With the eyes of college football watching, Ohio State trustees huddled privately Wednesday to determine the future of head coach Urban Meyer, crafting a judgment of Meyer's handling of domestic violence allegations against...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=10 FCS players whose NFL Draft stock is risingBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Winning MVP honors at college football's biggest All-Star games raised the NFL Draft stocks of Richmond quarterback Kyle Lauletta and Northern Iowa wide receiver Daurice Fountain.Lauletta, the Reese's Senior Bowl MVP, will likely be...

AP College Football WriterMeyer says he followed protocol for 2015 abuse allegationsBy RALPH D. RUSSOOhio State coach Urban Meyer said Friday he followed proper reporting protocols regarding domestic violence allegations against an assistant coach in 2015, his first extensive comments since he was put on paid leave earlier this...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Urban Meyer has a bond with each of his departing senior classes, but the group playing its final game in Ohio Stadium on Saturday has a special meaning for the Ohio State coach.Now, if he could only enjoy the moment more than exchanging hugs and...

Clemson receivers Williams, Scott officially leave for NFLCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson receivers Mike Williams and Artavis Scott made it official on Wednesday, both declaring they will give up their final year of college for the NFL draft.The two helped the Tigers to a 35-31 victory over No. 1...

AP Sports WriterMissouri to appeal what it calls 'unjust' NCAA penaltiesBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Barry Odom had every reason to believe Missouri's football program was finally on the right track.The Tigers were coming off their second consecutive bowl appearance. He had just signed a contract extension...

AP College Football WriterCollege Football Picks: Mich. St, Auburn try to play spoilerBy RALPH D. RUSSOSpoiler season is here in college football, the time of year when being a party pooper is a worthy and honorable goal.After most of last week's monster matchups turned out to be lopsided affairs,...

The Latest: Trial begins in ex-coach's lawsuit vs. Penn St.BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) The Latest on lawsuit by ex-coach against Penn State (all times local):---5:50 p.m.A prosecutor, a longtime aide to head coach Joe Paterno, a Penn State lawyer and a university spokeswoman are the witnesses called to testify...

AP Sports WriterAlabama QB Tua Tagovailoa says he is entering 2020 NFL draftBy JOHN ZENORTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa put an end to the initial question about his future, announcing Monday that he is entering the NFL draft and closing the book on a college career...

AP College Football WriterPenn State's Rahne takes responsibility for failed 4th-and-5By RALPH D. RUSSOSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) Penn State offensive coordinator Ricky Rahne took responsibility Monday for calling the failed fourth-and-5 running play on the Nittany Lions' final drive against Ohio State, saying ''ultimately I didn't give our...

Peyton Manning headlines Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame classNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Five-time NFL most valuable player and two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Peyton Manning headlines the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame's latest induction class.The Hall of Fame announced its nine-member 2019 class Thursday.The class also features George Taliaferro,...