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AP College Football WriterAP Top 25 Podcast: Georgia's Smart move targets AlabamaBy RALPH D. RUSSOGeorgia coach Kirby Smart is trying to turn his program into the Alabama of the SEC East. His latest move to make that happen is hiring away from the Crimson Tide the man Nick Saban...

The HOUSTON and the RICE will both be gunning for a victory on 9/1/2018 at 12:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. HOUSTON vs RICE When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 1, 2018 Where: Rice Stadium, Houston, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU ML 153 HOUSTON 23.5 (-110) 54 (-110)   154 RICE TV: 12:00 PM LINE: 23.5 PREDICTION: RICE , HOUSTON Oddsmakers currently have the RICE listed as 23.5 point...

AP Sports WriterAfter bowl loss, Louisville awaits Jackson's NFL decisionBy GARY B. GRAVESAnother season of eye-popping statistics made Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson a finalist for his second Heisman Trophy and rallied the Cardinals from a midseason slump to their eighth consecutive bowl appearance.Louisville came up just short of a...

The N CAROLINA and the SYRACUSE will both be gunning for a victory on 10/20/2018 at 12:20 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NORTH CAROLINA vs SYRACUSE When: 12:20 PM ET, Saturday, October 20, 2018 Where: Carrier Dome, Syracuse, New York ROT TEAM PS OU ML 317 N CAROLINA -10 (-110) 67.5 (-110) 300 -400 318 SYRACUSE TV: 12:20 PM LINE: -10 PREDICTION: SYRACUSE , N CAROLINA Oddsmakers currently have the...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=How FCS prospects are performing at the NFL CombineBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - NFL teams have long found value in many former FCS players, so there is reason to keep a close eye on this year's class of prospects at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.The...

Harbaugh gives pope a helmet, pair of JordansVATICAN CITY (AP) Jim Harbaugh stood near the steps of St. Peter's Basilica with a Michigan football helmet and a box of Wolverine-themed Jordan sneakers held high above his head.Members of Michigan's 150-plus contingent all came on this unusual trip to...

Petrino back in game, says he knew he wouldn't stay retiredSPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) ??? Bobby Petrino is glad to have a job again, even if it's at one of the bottom programs in the second tier of college football.“I knew I wasn't going to stay retired,” Petrino said Thursday...

AP Sports WriterCharges dismissed for UNC player accused of sexual batteryBy AARON BEARDCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) Charges have been dismissed against a North Carolina football player for misdemeanor sexual battery and assault on a female student.Allen Artis was charged in September and attorneys on both sides said last...

Pac-12 could have a couple morning kickoffs this seasonBy The Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) The Pac-12 has heard plenty of criticism from fans and coaches about a third of games being played at night last year.That has led Commissioner Larry Scott to possibly try a new scheduling approach...

Kindley third Georgia offensive lineman to enter NFL draftATHENS, Ga. (AP) Guard Solomon Kindley has become Georgia's third offensive lineman to leave school early to enter the NFL draft.Kindley has announced his decision with a ''Dear UGA'' letter on his Instagram account. He gave thanks to the Bulldog...

AP Sports WriterSEC considers easing grad transfers rules, could help ZaireBy MARK LONGDESTIN, Fla. (AP) Former Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire could have another potential landing spot by the end of the week.The Southeastern Conference is expected to ease graduate transfer rules during its annual spring meetings, clearing...

AP Sports WriterRevamped, revised college schedule produces Navy-BYU openerBy DAVID GINSBURGNavy was supposed to open its football season in August against Notre Dame in Ireland before the coronavirus pandemic put an end to that endeavor.The game was then set to be played at Navy, but COVID-19 blocked that plan,...