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EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) On the outside, it is the same frenetic Pat Fitzgerald. On a typically warm August afternoon, he is barking out orders at practice, even throwing his hat on the field to call a holding penalty.There is no retreat for the former Northwestern linebacker and current...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - For the first half of a Liberty Bowl shootout, West Virginia played Texas A&M to a virtual draw.The Mountaineers couldn't quite keep pace the rest of the way.Kyle Allen threw four touchdown passes and ran for a fifth score Monday, and the Aggies erased an...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Undrafted FCS players have NFL opportunitiesBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Feeling overlooked and undervalued has a way of fueling FCS players heading into the NFL - especially the many who go undrafted and become even longer shots.Past awards, honors and statistics don't matter, even for a player...

AP Sports WriterGeorgia Tech's Roof working on takeaways, third down stopsBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Ted Roof is looking to solve Georgia Tech's abysmal rankings in takeaways and third-down stops.Roof, in his fourth season as defensive coordinator, knows those will be keys when the Yellow Jackets play Duke on...

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) Jordan Sterns' interception in the end zone on the final play, clinching Oklahoma State's 43-37 victory over Kansas State, marked the second straight contest the Cowboys' secondary came up with a crucial turnover with the game on the line, and highlighted the unit's strong play overall...

DENTON, Texas (AP) North Texas has given football coach Seth Littrell a new contract after one season on the job. The five-year deal announced Friday goes through the 2021 season, and replaces his original five-year deal that was through 2020. The new contract could be worth about $5 million over...

Coach, Team VotesGary Patterson, TCU 27Urban Meyer, Ohio State 14Dan Mullen,...

Washington State QB Falk to return for senior yearPULLMAN, Wash. (AP) Washington State quarterback Luke Falk says he will return for his senior season.Falk made the announcement Wednesday morning.He says the chance to play one more season with his teammates and friends factored into his decision.Falk completed 70...

Commissioners association OKs December football signing dayBy The Associated PressHigh school seniors can now sign football letters of intent in December in addition to the traditional signing period in February.The Collegiate Commissioners Association on Monday announced its approval of the new signing period, which is part of a package...

The Latest: Jury in Penn State ex-leader case asks questionsHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) The Latest on the criminal trial of former Penn State president Graham Spanier (all times local):5:20 p.m.Jurors in the criminal trial of Penn State's former president are asking a judge to clarify the legal elements of...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Louisville says that senior running back Michael Dyer is academically ineligible and will miss the Cardinals' Belk Bowl game on Dec. 30 against Georgia.Dyer, the former Auburn star who transferred to Louisville last year from Arkansas Baptist College, was the fourth-leading rusher for the Cardinals...

AP Sports WriterWith a window closing, Clemson's shot at a title is nowBy MARK LONGTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Clemson coach Dabo Swinney still has a picture from that night on his phone.Swinney and Alabama's Nick Saban were on the same dinner cruise in March near Boca Grande, a popular...