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South Dakota announces 2020 schedule(STATS) - Optimistic for a rebound in 2019, South Dakota announced its 2020 schedule on Wednesday.The Coyotes will play five of their 11 games in Vermillion following the completion of a $26 million renovation to the west side of the DakotaDome. They'll kick off the...

College Football Playoff agrees to bowl games through 2026IRVING, Texas (AP) The College Football Playoff agreements for the Cotton Bowl Classic, Fiesta Bowl and Peach Bowl have been extended six years through 2026.Bill Hancock, executive director of the College Football Playoff, made the announcement Friday.''The communities of greater...

AP Sports WriterNo. 12 Hokies eager for another crack at No. 2 ClemsonBy HANK KURZ Jr.Virginia Tech players say they are taking a sensible approach to their highly anticipated Atlantic Coast Conference opener on Saturday night. They say they are casting aside any thoughts of revenge.The No. 12 Hokies...

AP Sports WriterOregon hosts Arizona looking for 7th straight Pac-12 winBy ANNE M. PETERSONEUGENE, Ore. (AP) It’s pretty simple: if the Oregon Ducks want even a chance to get into the College Football Playoff field, they have to keep winning.Ranked No. 6 in both the CFP rankings and...

The Latest: Mullen's latest budding QB is Nick FitzgeraldHOOVER, Ala. (AP) The Latest on SEC media days (all times local):1:45 p.m.Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen has developed a reputation as a quarterback whisperer during his coaching career.The veteran coach has helped produce several star QBs as an assistant...

AP Sports WriterSouth Carolina looks to keep improving through bye weekBy PETE IACOBELLICOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina has been one of the Southeastern Conference's biggest surprises this fall heading into its bye week. Gamecocks coach Will Muschamp believes his players will keep working hard during the time off...

AP College Football WriterTaking the lead: Houston QB Ward learning new role for teamBy RALPH D. RUSSOHOUSTON (AP) Greg Ward Jr. gave Houston one of the best seasons for a quarterback at the school. No small accomplishment considering the Cougars' history of record-breaking passers.Now coach Tom Herman needs...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) After leading Syracuse to a comeback victory in his first college start, freshman quarterback Eric Dungey sat unassumingly in the bowels of the Carrier Dome awaiting his turn to answer questions amid the happy postgame celebration.Unfazed in the game. Unfazed at all the attention.And in...

Status of Minnesota RB Brooks 'evolving' following arrestMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota running back Shannon Brooks has returned to the team following his weekend arrest on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic assault.Coach P.J. Fleck said Tuesday that the senior's playing status was ''evolving.'' No charges had been filed as of Tuesday...

Pumphrey has 2 TDs to break record, San Diego St. rolls 42-3SAN DIEGO (AP) Donnel Pumphrey Jr. ran for 135 yards and two touchdowns to break two school records and San Diego State rolled to a 42-3 victory over San Jose State on Friday night.Rashaad Penny added 105...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Many undrafted FCS players getting NFL shotBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - The bargain shopping began immediately after the NFL Draft ended Saturday evening as teams came to terms with the many undrafted free agents who will try to fight their way on to a roster.Going undrafted can...

AP Sports WriterTennessee AD Fulmer signs new deal running through 2021By STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee's Phillip Fulmer has said all along that his appointment as athletic director at his alma mater wasn't a mere short-term arrangement.Now he has the contract to back it up.Tennessee chancellor Beverly...