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The Latest: USC open to modifying LA Coliseum name changeLOS ANGELES (AP) The Latest on controversy over plans to change the name of Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (all times local):2 p.m.The University of Southern California says it's amenable to accepting the wishes of veterans and modifying a name...

AP Sports WriterLouisville's Jackson won't focus on a rare Heisman repeatBy AARON BEARDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Lamar Jackson didn't start last season thinking about winning the Heisman Trophy. It just ended up that way.Of course the Louisville quarterback had a lot to do with outcome, thanks to his dizzying...

Things to watch in Week 7 in the Big 12:GAME OF THE WEEK: West Virginia (3-2, 0-2 Big 12) at No. 2 Baylor (5-0, 2-0). The Bears were snubbed from the first College Football Playoff after losing only once in the regular season last year, 41-27 at West Virginia....

AP Sports WriterMatt Luke tries to pull together shattered Ole Miss programBy DAVID BRANDTThe task of pulling together Mississippi's shattered football program is now in the hands of interim coach Matt Luke.The 40-year-old was promoted from co-offensive coordinator on Thursday night in the stunning aftermath of coach Hugh Freeze's...

Associated PressNo. 5 Wisconsin drive for Big Ten title arrives at IllinoisBy JAMES BOYDCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Illinois hasn't won a game in the Big Ten yet this season. Its chances won't get any easier when No. 5 Wisconsin comes to town Saturday for homecoming.Wisconsin brings high hopes for...

The College Football Playoff era is here and as the bowl season starts, it feels a bit like a New Year's three-for-one special: Three big games instead of one.There's still a bit of controversy just like there was in the BCS - ask Baylor and TCU - but most...

Florida, Texas schedule home-and-home series for 2030-31GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida and Texas have scheduled a home-and-home series beginning in 2030.The Gators will face the Longhorns in Gainesville on Sept. 7, 2030. Florida will travel to Austin, Texas for another non-conference game on Sept. 6, 2031. The powerhouse programs...

Delta postpones No. 23 La. Lafayette-Coastal Carolina gameLAFAYETTE, La. (AP) The threat of severe weekend weather from Hurricane Delta has led to the postponement of No. 23 Louisiana-Lafayette's game against visiting Coastal Carolina from Saturday to the night of Oct. 14.The move gives the unbeaten Ragin' Cajuns (3-0,...

Bengals, Lions staffs to coach in Senior BowlMOBILE, Ala. (AP) The staffs of the Cincinnati Bengals and Detroit Lions will coach the Senior Bowl teams.The Senior Bowl announced the coaches, who are assigned by the NFL, on Thursday. Coach Zac Taylor and the Bengals hold the No. 1...

Baylor quarterback Bryce Petty is making progress in his recovery from a concussion. Petty was a full participant in practice Thursday, but Baylor officials said he is still progressing through the concussion protocol. His status for Saturday night's game is still undetermined. The fifth-ranked Bears play ninth-ranked Kansas State, with the...

New South Carolina coach Beamer names seven assistantsCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) New South Carolina coach Shane Beamer is keeping Mike Bobo on as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.Bobo was among seven assistants named Sunday by Beamer for his first staff. The hires still must be approved by the school's...

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...