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Two-time ACC player of the year Etienne returning to ClemsonCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Two-time Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year Travis Etienne is returning to Clemson for his senior season.Etienne, the 5-foot-10, 210-pound junior running back from Jennings, Louisiana, announced his decision on social media Friday.Etienne's teammate, cornerback...

Trump hails championship Alabama football teamWASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump is hailing the University of Alabama football team's ''win for the ages'' in their latest championship season.Trump is hosting Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban and the players at the White House to honor their fifth national title in...

AP Sports WriterCriticism a motivating factor for Vols' offensive lineBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee's offensive linemen have taken their lumps over the last two years from opposing pass rushers, the media and even their own fans.They've received much of the blame for Tennessee's recent failings. By the...

Associated PressNo. 7 Irish defense shows talent and depth, USF up nextBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) A week ago, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was looking ahead to Notre Dame's season-opening game against Duke and had a prediction.''If our team chemistry continues to get better, we'll be an even better...

AP College Football WriterIowa players voice unity amid racism allegations in programBy ERIC OLSONIowa players returned to campus Monday to prepare for voluntary workouts amid an uproar after former Hawkeyes alleged systemic racism and other mistreatment in the program, the team's strength coach was placed on administrative leave and...

The CINCINNATI and the MIAMI OHIO will both be gunning for a victory on 9/8/2018 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CINCINNATI vs MIAMI OHIO When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 8, 2018 Where: Fred Yager Stadium, Oxford, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU ML 379 CINCINNATI (-110) (-110)   380 MIAMI OHIO TV: 8:00 PM LINE: PREDICTION: MIAMI OHIO , CINCINNATI Oddsmakers currently have the MIAMI...

AP Sports WriterOklahoma's rivalry with SEC continues with new coach RileyBy CLIFF BRUNTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma has no plans to bow down to the mighty Southeastern Conference.The SEC has run roughshod over most of college football for the past decade, but in recent years, former Oklahoma coach Bob...

AP College Football WriterHouston still waiting to play after 3rd virus cancellationBy RALPH D. RUSSOThe Houston Cougars are again without an opponent and still waiting to play their season opener as COVID-19 issues wiped out two more major college football games Wednesday.The latest team forced to bail on Houston...

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...

MIAMI (AP) - As some players from both sides brawled after the final play, BYU quarterback Christian Stewart decided to simply walk off the field.He fought for four quarters, then two overtimes.And the result he wanted just wasn't in the cards.Stewart led the Cougars back from a pair of...

AP Sports WriterTaylor the latest star of No. 6 Wisconsin's RB assembly lineBy GENARO C. ARMASMADISON, Wis. (AP) No. 6 Wisconsin develops quality running backs as if it's an automobile assembly line.A new version comes out every few years or so, but production rarely tails off.Freshman Jonathan Taylor...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Big Sky is the conference ripe for upsetsBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Rattle off the potential title contenders in the Big Sky Conference and after six or seven teams you remember Southern Utah.The Thunderbirds happen to be a defending co-champion. But easy to overlook? They were picked...