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Former Auburn coach eyes Alabama governor's mansionMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) Former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville is considering running for Alabama governor in 2018.The 62-year-old Arkansas native tells the Associated Press that he's discussing his options with potential backers. Tuberville says he's awaiting poll results that will gauge...

(STATS) - The Ivy League is playing an integral role in college football's 150th anniversary season this year, and a great title race would add to its spotlight. The league's preseason media poll predicted just that Thursday with Yale installed as the favorite as five of the eight teams received...

AP College Football WriterStart to finish, it's Frost lovefest at Huskers' spring gameBy ERIC OLSONLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) As always, Nebraska fans showed up in big numbers for the spring game.The vibe was different this time.This cool, misty Saturday was all about native son Scott Frost and his first...

Vandy goes for experience hiring Fitch, Roof as coordinatorsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason has hired a trio of new assistants led by new offensive coordinator Todd Fitch and defensive coordinator Ted Roof.Mason also announced Saturday that Peter Rossomando is the Commodores' new offensive line coach.Fitch is...

Associated PressUCLA's offensive overhaul yields 45 points, but another lossBy DAN GREENSPANPASADENA, Calif. (AP) UCLA set season highs in points and total yards in its loss to No. 19 Utah, just not with the offense it spent all offseason installing and refining in hopes of becoming a more...

AP Sports WriterClemson confident CFP drug suspensions were outlierBy PETE IACOBELLICLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson officials are confident the athletic department's practices and policies will prevent a repeat of the failed performance-enhancing drug tests that caused three players to be suspended before last season's College Football Playoff.The Tigers were...

AP Sports WriterDefenses fueling run toward Big 12 championship gameBy JOHN RABYDefenses are helping carve a path toward the Big 12 championship game.The two current frontrunners, No. 15 Iowa State and No. 14 Oklahoma, have stood out recently by what they've done to limit opposing offenses.The first-place Cyclones held...

NELSONVILLE, Ohio (AP) - A former high school football player found delinquent in the rape of a 16-year-old girl wants to play at the community college level.A statement from Hocking College spokeswoman Michelle O'Brien confirmed that Trent Mays will be attending the college for the fall 2015 semester and...

Ga Tech's Gray, Stickler give up football for health issuesATLANTA (AP) Georgia Tech starters A.J Gray and Jake Stickler are giving up football because of medical issues.Coach Paul Johnson made the announcement Monday, saying he's ''extremely saddened'' for the two players but added that ''health always trumps football.''...

AP College Football WriterSmith adds Maxwell Award to collection of postseason honorsBy ERIC OLSONHeisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith of Alabama added to his collection of postseason honors Thursday night, receiving the Maxwell Award as the college football player of the year.Smith also won the Walter Camp player of the...

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Deshaun Watson rarely panics, not as a high school star in Georgia watching his mother fight cancer or as Clemson's quarterback working to come back from knee surgery.Calm and confident without being flashy, Watson's style led the Tigers to their first undefeated season since 1981...

Criminal homicide charge against ex-Indiana player dismissedMARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) A criminal homicide charge against former Indiana football player Camion Patrick has been dismissed.Blount County (Tennessee) General Sessions Judge William Brewer dismissed the charge Tuesday after a preliminary hearing.Patrick, 23, was one of four men facing criminal homicide charges...