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AP Sports WriterNew details for Patterson into his 20th season heading TCUBy STEPHEN HAWKINSFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Gary Patterson goes into his 20th season as TCU's head coach paying attention to the detail of things he never would have thought about in the past.''From your own water bottle...

AP Sports WriterTexas and Michigan announce athletic staff and salary cutsBy JIM VERTUNOAUSTIN, Texas (AP) The economic blow of the coronavirus pandemic is hitting the biggest, richest schools of college sports, whether they are planning to play football this fall or not.Michigan and Texas both announced financial cuts...

AP Sports WriterTar Heels aim to build on solid start to Brown's tenureBy AARON BEARDMack Brown needed less than a year to stop North Carolina's descent. Now he's looking for a big jump in his second season.The 18th-ranked Tar Heels bring back quarterback Sam Howell among 10 returning offensive...

AP Sports WriterVirginia looks to fill voids, repeat as Coastal champBy HANK KURZ Jr.One year after dynamic quarterback Bryce Perkins led Virginia to its first Coastal Division title in the Atlantic Coast Conference and a trip to the Orange Bowl, the Cavaliers will show how far long Bronco Mendenhall's...

AP Sports WriterTennessee's challenge is building on 6-game winning streakBy TERESA M. WALKERTennessee proved a season ago it can do more than just compete with the Volunteers winning their final six games, capped by a comeback bowl victory.Now the Vols must prove they can play that way from the...

AP Sports WriterDoeren, Wolfpack aim for strong bounceback from 4-win seasonBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren saw his program take its first stumble last season after years of steady building. He's hoping an offseason of changes and player development returns the Wolfpack to...

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...

AP College Football WriterIn summer of college athlete empowerment, what was gained?By RALPH D. RUSSOCollege athletes come and go, cycling through their programs and campuses in about four years. Organization has been difficult to attain. Motivating people to band together and fight for reforms when they might not be...

AP Sports WriterOhio State player out of hospital after weekend shootingBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State defensive tackle Haskell Garrett was released from the hospital Monday after being shot in the face over the weekend, a spokesman for the football program said.Garrett was treated for wounds from...

AP Sports WriterOhio State player out of hospital after weekend shootingBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State defensive tackle Haskell Garrett was released from the hospital Monday after being shot in the face over the weekend, a spokesman for the football program said.Garrett was treated for wounds from...

AP Sports writerFreshmen receivers get chance with Tennessee this seasonBy TERESA M. WALKERThe Tennessee Volunteers have to replace their top two wide receivers, and a group of freshmen will get the opportunity to help fill the void left by the loss of Jajuan Jennings and Marquez Callaway.''All of those...

Jackson State parts ways with Hendrick(Stats Perform) - Jackson State will not renew the contract of football coach John Hendrick, athletic director Ashley Robinson said Monday.Hendrick had a 6-9 record, including 5-5 in the SWAC, after taking over in the final month of the 2018 season. The Tigers were...