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AP Sports WriterNo. 9 Florida avoiding any 'revenge' talk against KentuckyBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) No. 9 Florida insists last year's loss to Kentucky, which ended a 31-game winning streak in the series, won't be a motivating factor when the teams play Saturday in Lexington.At least that's what...

Notre Dame extends coach Brian Kelly's contract through 2024By The Associated PressNotre Dame and coach Brian Kelly have agreed to a contract extension that runs through the 2024 season.The deal was announced between the first and second quarters of the Fighting Irish's home game against Duke. Kelly is entering...

AP Sports WriterGagliardi, college football's winningest coach, dies at 91By DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) John Gagliardi was ahead of his time as a football coach, believing he did not need to make his players suffer for them to succeed.Using unconventional methods at a small private university in Minnesota, Gagliardi...

Former Wisconsin football player testifies at his rape trialMADISON, Wis. (AP) Former Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Quintez Cephus testified Friday that the two women he is accused of sexually assaulting wanted to have sex with him that night.Cephus, 21, took the stand in his own defense as his...

AP Sports WriterTennessee AD Fulmer, Miami coach Diaz isolating for virusBy TIM REYNOLDSTennessee athletic director and former Volunteers football coach Phillip Fulmer said Friday he is in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. And Miami's Manny Diaz became the latest active coach to announce he has contracted the virus.Fulmer,...

AP Sports WriterSwift wants more creative play-calling from No. 10 GeorgiaBy CHARLES ODUMATHENS, Ga. (AP) D'Andre Swift is still looking for No. 10 Georgia's offense to play its first complete game.He suggests some changes may be necessary to make that happen.Swift, the leader of the Bulldogs' running attack,...

ESPN re-signs Heisman winner Howard to be part of "GameDay"By The Associated PressESPN has re-signed Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard to continue his role on ''College GameDay.''The network announced Tuesday a multiyear agreement with Howard.The former Michigan receiver has been part of ''College GameDay'' since joining ESPN in 2005....

AP Sports WriterPlenty of coaching changes around SEC during offseasonBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) There has been plenty of coaching turnover in the Southeastern Conference this offseason, just not involving any head coaches.This will be the first year since 2006 that the SEC begins a season with no...

SEC East, division champ Gators take stage at media daysHOOVER, Ala. (AP) The Southeastern Conference's Eastern Division will take center stage on Tuesday at the league's annual media gathering.Florida, Georgia, Vanderbilt and Mississippi State are the four teams making the trek to SEC media days. The Gators are...

AP Sports WriterTexas-Oklahoma won't look or feel the same in 2020By JIM VERTUNOTim Taylor's plans for the Texas-Oklahoma game have changed. Instead of enjoying a long weekend with old friends as he has for decades, he'll make the trip from Austin in one day, bringing a mask and plenty...

The Latest: Orgeron says head coach at LSU must beat 'BamaHOOVER, Ala. (AP) The Latest on SEC media days (all times local):3:25 p.m.LSU coach Ed Orgeron knows beating Alabama is a priority for him, and every other coach that has been at the helm in Baton Rouge.The...

AP Sports WriterLSU top receiver Chase marks the end of his Tigers careerBy BRETT MARTELLSU record-setting receiver Ja'Marr Chase announced his decision to opt out of the 2020 college season on Monday and turn his attention to next spring's NFL Draft, when he is expected to be among the...