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Fisher says Texas A&M 'very open' in inquiry of allegationsCOLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) New Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher said Thursday his program will be ''very open'' to any inquiry into allegations of possible NCAA violations, but he is confident in how things have been handled since he...

No. 21 Iowa St looks to its offensive line as strengthAMES, Iowa (AP) From the day he arrived at Iowa State three years ago, Matt Campbell talked about the need to build a dominant, physical offensive line.Now, finally, the Cyclones appear to have a group close to what...

AP Sports WriterPostponement, outbreaks: SEC takes a hit from COVID-19By CLIFF BRUNTThe Southeastern Conference is taking a hit from COVID-19.The conference on Monday postponed Saturday's game between No. 20 Auburn and Mississippi State because of positive COVID-19 cases and quarantining within the Bulldogs' program.The SEC requires programs to have...

Associated PressPolice ID teen tackled after bringing gun to Oregon schoolBy GILLIAN FLACCUSPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Police released the identity Saturday of an 18-year-old student who was tackled after reportedly bringing a gun into classroom at an Oregon high school.The Portland Police Bureau said Angel Granados Dias had been...

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) Northwestern cornerback Matthew Harris, who hasn't played since Sept. 10, announced his retirement from football Monday. Harris was injured against Illinois State, with video showing him getting hit in the head while making a tackle. Several media outlets reported that Harris was giving up the game because of...

Houston Baptist mourning death of All-American Dolan(STATS) - Houston Baptist University is mourning the death of former All-America linebacker Garrett Dolan, found dead Sunday after he apparently fell from the roof of an apartment complex.Dolan, 23, from Mont Belvieu, Texas, was found by the property manager Sunday afternoon in...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Chattanooga ready for Wright's first seasonBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Chattanooga announced a highly competitive 2019 schedule for coach Rusty Wright's first season on Tuesday.The Mocs will play six home games at Finley Stadium and face some daunting road matchups, including an in-state visit to Tennessee on...

AP Sports WritersSEC, Big 12 to allow football workouts on campus next monthBy STEPHEN HAWKINS and STEVE MEGARGEESoutheastern Conference schools will be able to bring athletes in all sports back to campus for voluntary activities starting June 8 at the discretion of each university, and the Big 12 plans...

AP Sports WriterKiffin becomes coach at Ole Miss, steps down at FAUBy TIM REYNOLDSBOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) Lane Kiffin is headed to Ole Miss.Kiffin and the Rebels made the announcement Saturday after Florida Atlantic defeated UAB in the Conference USA championship game, the Owls' second league title in...

AP Sports WriterUCLA faces another tough nonconference foe in San Diego StBy JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) Chip Kelly has one of the youngest rosters among Football Bowl Subdivision teams. He also has one of the toughest nonconference schedules for a Power Five team.After an Aug. 29 loss at...

Jury finds ex-Charlotte QB Olsen not guilty of rape changesCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) A jury has found former Charlotte 49ers quarterback Kevin Olsen not guilty on rape charges.News outlets report the jury returned its verdict Wednesday.Authorities had filed multiple charges against Olsen, including three counts of felony second-degree forcible...

AP Sports WriterVanderbilt looking to expand offense with Webb, ShurmurBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Vanderbilt offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig has been very busy this offseason trying to take full advantage of having the Commodores' all-time leading rusher back for a senior season.Ralph Webb ranks 20th all-time in...