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California LT Aaron Cochran plans to transfer for final yearBERKELEY, Calif. (AP) California starting left tackle Aaron Cochran will transfer for his final season of eligibility after graduating in May.Cochran announced his decision Thursday to leave Cal after getting his bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Cochran has played...

Ex-Florida QB Harris planning transfer to Tennessee StateNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Former Florida quarterback Treon Harris plans to transfer to Football Championship Subdivision program Tennessee State.Tennessee State athletic department spokesman Jose Garcia said Friday via email that ''I can inform of his intention to enroll at Tennessee State, but...

AP College Football WriterSTAT WATCH: Buckeyes' 77 vs BG their most points since 1950By ERIC OLSONOhio State, Louisville and Miami were the first three teams to score 70 or more points in a game.Yes, Louisville's Lamar Jackson was amazing in accounting for a school-record eight touchdowns against second-year FBS...

Norfolk State forced to vacate 2011 MEAC title(STATS) - Norfolk State's 2011 MEAC football championship has been vacated as part of the NCAA sanctions lobbied against the university for inaccurate reporting of some student-athletes' eligibility, the NCAA and the school announced Thursday.The athletic department has been placed on two...

DALLAS (AP) - Illinois needed to win its last two games to become bowl eligible, then had to wait another week before finding out if there would be more football.Louisiana Tech knew after winning six of seven at the end of the regular season that it was going to...

NCAA imposes 2-year show cause against ex-Alabama assistantTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) The NCAA has imposed a two-year show cause penalty against former Alabama assistant coach Bo Davis for recruiting violations.NCAA findings released Friday said Davis knowingly violated rules in a meeting with four prospects that was arranged by a...

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) The constant stream of personal-foul penalties on No. 16 Colorado last week provided an instant wake-up call. As in, having to set those alarms for bright and early because 80 reps of up-downs along with a series of timed sprints awaited the Buffaloes the next day. The...

AP Sports WriterTennessee Volunteers drawing buzz again in SECBy JOHN ZENORHOOVER, Ala. (AP) People are talking about the Tennessee Volunteers as potential Southeastern Conference contenders again.After making steady progress the past three years under coach Butch Jones and bringing in three straight highly rated recruiting classes, the Vols...

AP Sports WriterRocky Long gets 5-year contract extension from SDSUBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) San Diego State football coach Rocky Long has agreed to a five-year contract extension through 2021.Long has guided the Aztecs to consecutive Mountain West titles, six straight bowl games and an overall record of...

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) - Chris Bonner threw for 191 yards and a touchdown, Cameron McDondle ran for 113 yards and Colorado State-Pueblo relied on its stingy defense to beat Minnesota State 13-0 on Saturday for its first Division II national championship.Paul Browning had five catches for 84 yards...

Colorado assistant coach out amid assault allegationsBOULDER, Colo. (AP) Colorado assistant football coach Joe Tumpkin has resigned at the athletic department's request after his former girlfriend said he repeatedly physically assaulted her.His resignation is effective Jan. 31 and coach Mike MacIntyre will conduct a quick search for a...

3 players suspended, Michigan State coach issues statementEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio has released a statement saying he has ''high standards'' for his football program and expects players and staff to ''conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the values and principles of Michigan...