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Wofford is preseason pick to win Southern ConferenceSPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) Two-time defending Southern Conference champion Wofford has been picked by the league's head coaches and the media to win the title again this season.The Southern Conference announced the results Monday at its annual preseason football gathering.Wofford, which finished...

New law may allow UConn coach to keep son as assistantHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) A bill recently passed by the Connecticut state legislature may allow UConn football coach Randy Edsall to retain his son as an assistant coach.The bill signed into law this month primarily deals with data management...

LSU's Herron, Penn State's Apke shine at Collegiate BowlPASADENA, Calif. (AP) LSU defensive tackle Frank Herron returned a fumble for a late touchdown and Penn State linebacker Troy Apke earned MVP honors, helping the National team stifle the American team 23-0 on Saturday in the NFL Players Association...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=2018 FCS vs. FBS: Big SouthBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - While Big South football remains in transition, one of the best ways the conference can gain acclaim is with a win or two over FBS opposition.The Big South has played a part in the FCS success this...

AP Sports WriterAlabama's Rashaan Evans hoping for another big title gameBy JOHN ZENORTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama's Rashaan Evans has saved his best for the last game two years running.He twice sacked Clemson's Deshaun Watson in the national championship game two years ago as a backup linebacker with all...

The Latest: Grier says he would never let teammates downMOBILE, Ala. (AP) The Latest on the Senior Bowl (all times local):4:30 p.m.Will Grier became a star quarterback at West Virginia, but knows NFL teams also want his take on what happened at Florida.It's something he's addressing with them...

The Latest: Pac-12 looks at possible morning kickoffsLOS ANGELES (AP) The Latest on Pac-12 media day (all times local):2:45 p.m.The Pac-12 may try a new scheduling approach this season.Commissioner Larry Scott said Fox and conference athletic directors are in preliminary talks about morning kickoffs for some games, which...

The Latest: New Los Angeles Bowl to feature Pac-12, MWCLOS ANGELES (AP) The Latest on Pac-12 media day (all times local):4:45 p.m.The Pac-12 will be adding a new bowl game to its postseason lineup beginning in 2020.The Los Angeles Bowl will feature a matchup between teams from the...

Vanderbilt AD says Mason staying as football head coachNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Vanderbilt athletic director Malcolm Turner says Derek Mason has his full support as the Commodores coach and they’ll be working together to give the football program the resources and support needed to succeed.Turner issued a statement Tuesday...

AP Sports WriterPickett firmly in control at quarterback for PittBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) A year ago, Kenny Pickett found himself buried at third on the Pittsburgh depth chart during spring drills, as tends to happen to freshmen who've been on campus all of a few weeks.Not that Pickett...

AP Sports WriterFlorida State's streak of 35 bowl appearances in jeopardyBy NOAH TRISTERFlorida State's record-tying bowl streak is in jeopardy.The Seminoles made their 35th consecutive bowl appearance last season, equaling a record set by Nebraska. The Cornhuskers' run ended in the 2004 season.Florida State (2-5) lost to Boston College...

FSU coach Norvell tests positive for virus before MiamiBy The Associated PressFlorida State coach Mike Norvell has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not coach the Seminoles in-person this week as they prepare for Miami.Norvell released a statement Saturday saying he tested positive a day earlier but is feeling...