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Jayhawks wrap up spring practice with fan showcaseLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) The fact that Kansas coach David Beaty had to scrap the traditional spring game in favor of an open practice for fans could be taken as a bad sign that things are turning around for the Jayhawks.Turns out,...

Michigan's Higdon says he'll skip Peach BowlANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan running back Karan Higdon says he'll skip the Peach Bowl.Higdon, a senior who has rushed for 1,178 yards this season, said on Instagram on Thursday that it is in his best interests to miss the game to...

Surprising Buffaloes shoot for statement at USCColorado is ranked for the first time in more than a decade. But that doesn't mean the Buffaloes still aren't underdogs.Colorado (4-1 overall, 2-0 Pac-12) will put its first ranking since 2005 on the line when it travels to USC (2-3, 1-2) Saturday...

Valparaiso to host five in 2018 season(STATS) - Valparaiso seeks to build on its first winning season in 14 years during an 11-game 2018 schedule that was announced Friday.Valpo, which last year finished 6-5 overall and 5-3 in the Pioneer Football League under coach Dave Cecchini, will have an...

Arizona hires Rhoads as defensive coordinatorTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) Arizona has hired former Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads as its defensive coordinator.The school announced Rhoads' hiring on Friday.He replaces Marcel Yates, who was fired with linebackers coach John Rushing on Oct. 30. Former NFL coach Chuck Cecil served...

AP Sports WriterRutgers OKs deal to bring back Schiano as football coachBy TOM CANAVANNEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) After an on-again, off-again courtship, Greg Schiano is back as Rutgers football coach.Of course, it didn't go off without a Rutgers-like hitch. There was a glitch with microphones at a public...

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says he is ''very optimistic'' All-American Shaq Lawson will play in the national title game against Alabama after the defensive end missed most of the Tigers' semifinal victory with a knee injury.Lawson leads the Tigers (14-0) with 10 1/2 sacks and is tops in the...

AP Sports WriterN Dakota St takes back FCS title, tops James Madison 17-13By SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Fargo to Frisco is a thing again at North Dakota State.Easton Stick threw a 50-yard touchdown pass to Darrius Shepherd and the Bison took back the Football Championship Subdivision title, beating...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=FCS rankings: Five takeaways from the preseason Top 25By CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - A preseason poll provides forward thinking because voters look into their crystal ball and project what they think will happen in the season ahead.The STATS FCS Preseason Top 25 did just that Monday, although...

COLLEGE FOOTBALL '18: Points and players per game in FBSBy The Associated PressScoring and players per game were down in major college football last season to their lowest levels since 2011.A year-by-year look at scoring and plays per game (official NCAA statistics):Plays per game:2005 - 67.72006 - 64.02007 -...

AP Sports WriterWith Lawrence back Clemson-Notre Dame meet for ACC titleBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The stage is set for a marquee Top 25 showdown in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game this weekend.Everyone watching will be eager to see if Notre Dame can upend Clemson again now...

Georgia QB and punter Ramsey, DB Wilkerson to transferATHENS, Ga. (AP) Brice Ramsey, who never rose to the top of Georgia's depth chart at quarterback but finished the 2016 season as the team's starting punter, is transferring.Georgia said Tuesday Ramsey and defensive back Reggie Wilkerson will complete their...