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Scratch Stanford off the list of College Football Playoff contenders. Actually, just make it the whole Pac-12.Baylor is in big trouble, too. And the Bears' loss could be Notre Dame's gain.The Cardinal were felled by a familiar nemesis Saturday night, losing to Oregon 38-36 in a game that left...

AP Sports WriterQB Guarantano opens as undisputed starter for No. 16 VolsBy TERESA M. WALKERJarrett Guarantano and the 16th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers are about to find out how much it helps them having the same offensive coordinator for consecutive seasons.The quarterback who lost his starting job last season and even...

Correction: Rose Bowl-Disneyland storyANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) In a story December 26, 2019, about the Rose Bowl, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Wisconsin is playing in its fifth Rose Bowl in 10 years. Wisconsin is playing in its fourth Rose Bowl in 10 years.

AP College Football WriterArmy's Jackson remembered for life of 'promise and purpose'By RALPH D. RUSSONEW YORK (AP) The colors of Brandon Jackson's short life filled the church and helped tell his tale of ''promise and purpose.''The bright green and gold jerseys on the dozens of high school football...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) - New Missouri State coach Dave Steckel has hired four assistant coaches, including offensive coordinator Mario Verduzco and defensive coordinator Marcus Yokeley.Steckel was hired Sunday to his first head coaching job after 14 years under Missouri's Gary Pinkel. He also added former Missouri player Kenji Jackson...

AP College Football WriterPac-12 won't change scheduling to 'skate through' to playoffBy RALPH D. RUSSOSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Pac-12 has no plans to change its football scheduling policies and philosophies, including playing nine conference games, to enhance the league's chances to place a team in the four-team playoff.Commissioner...

Washington State S Jalen Thompson loses year of eligibilityPULLMAN, Wash. (AP) Washington State safety Jalen Thompson has lost his final year of eligibility for violating an NCAA rule and will enter the NFL supplemental draft.Thompson's status was announced by the school on Saturday. No other details about the...

LSU’s Brady, Ohio State’s Hafley finalists for top assistantBy The Associated PressLSU quarterback coach Joe Brady and Ohio State co-defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, both in their first seasons at their respective schools, are among the five finalists for the Broyles Award, which goes to the nation’s top assistant coach.Baylor...

Harvard, Yale anticipating Fenway showdown(STATS) - Members of Harvard and Yale football held a news conference at Fenway Park on Tuesday to preview their Ivy League rivalry being renewed at the home of the Boston Red Sox later this year.The Green Monster will overlook the 135th rendition of "The...

The AKRON and the NEBRASKA will both be gunning for a victory on 9/1/2018 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. AKRON vs NEBRASKA When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 1, 2018 Where: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska ROT TEAM PS OU ML 161 AKRON -24 (-110) 54 (-110)   162 NEBRASKA TV: 8:00 PM LINE: -24 PREDICTION: NEBRASKA , AKRON Oddsmakers currently have the NEBRASKA listed as -24 point...

Michigan C Cesar Ruiz says he's entering NFL draftANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan center Cesar Ruiz says he's forgoing his senior season and entering the NFL draft.Ruiz announced his intentions in a statement on social media Friday. Ruiz was named to the watch list for the 2019 Rimington...

Associated PressFormer Ohio State football coach Earle Bruce dies at 87By MITCH STACY and RUSTY MILLERCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Earle Bruce embraced the difficult task of following his mentor, Woody Hayes, as Ohio State's head football coach. In his later years, he became a much-loved patriarch of the program...