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Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=FCS in NFL: 141 on opening rosters; 66 on practice squadsBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - FCS college football has flexed its muscle with 141 former players on NFL season-opening rosters and another 66 signed to practice squads.There's no shortage of star power, including the likes...

AP Sports WriterSyracuse coach Dino Babers likes his Orange's leadershipBy JOHN KEKISSyracuse coach Dino Babers sees a somewhat reassuring positive as the opener of his fifth season at the helm of the Orange looms.''I think the leadership is good,'' Babers said Monday. ''I think they've grown, not only on...

Colorado signs sponsorship deal with sports betting operatorBOULDER, Colo. (AP) The University of Colorado has signed a partnership deal with a Denver-based sports betting operator.The five-year corporate sponsorship with PointsBet was negotiated by Learfield IMG College, the media rights holder for Buffaloes athletics. PointsBet will have signage at...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=FCS in NFL: 144 on opening rosters; 65 on practice squadsBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - FCS college football has flexed its muscle with 144 former players on NFL season-opening rosters and another 65 signed to practice squads.There's no shortage of star power, including the likes...

Baylor 3rd B12 team to put off opener after La Tech outbreakWACO, Texas (AP) Baylor became the third Big 12 team forced to postpone its scheduled season opener this weekend after Louisiana Tech reported multiple positive COVID-19 tests Tuesday, less than two weeks after a hurricane affected its...

AP Sports WriterB12 nears kickoff with games not being played stark reminderBy STEPHEN HAWKINSWith most Big 12 teams getting ready to play season openers this weekend, Commissioner Bob Bowlsby feels good about where the league is and confident that the best job is being done to ensure the safety...

Southern Miss' Hopson out as coach; Walden takes overHATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) Southern Mississippi coach Jay Hopson said Monday that he has stepped down and co-offensive coordinator Scotty Walden will take over as interim coach.The school announced the coaching change Monday afternoon in a news release, ending Hopson's tenure...

Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Robertson passes away at age 91UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. (AP) Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Robertson, who called Washington State football for more than 50 years, has died at the age of 91.Washington State said Robertson died Sunday at his home.Robertson was inducted into...

Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Robertson passes away at age 91UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. (AP) Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Robertson, who called Washington State football for more than 50 years, has died at the age of 91.Washington State said Robertson died Sunday at his home.Robertson was inducted into...

AP Sports WriterForecasting freshman stars particularly tough this seasonBy STEVE MEGARGEEFiguring out which true freshmen could make an impact is more challenging than usual this year with the coronavirus pandemic having such an impact on the preseason.Much of the offseason focused on the viability of having a season all...

Experience helps Brice win job to become Duke's starting QBDURHAM, N.C. (AP) Duke coach David Cutcliffe says Chase Brice's game experience at Clemson helped him earn the Blue Devils' starting quarterback job for Saturday's season opener at No. 10 Notre Dame.Brice is a graduate transfer who spent the...

AP Sports WriterForecasting freshman stars particularly tough this seasonBy STEVE MEGARGEEFiguring out which true freshmen could make an impact is more challenging than usual this year with the coronavirus pandemic having such an impact on the preseason.Much of the offseason focused on the viability of having a season all...