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AP Sports WriterMississippi's AJ Brown 1 of nation's top college receiversBy DAVID BRANDTOXFORD, Miss. (AP) Mississippi's A.J. Brown is used to people having strong opinions about him.That's what happens in the Magnolia State after a prized recruit chooses to play football at Ole Miss despite growing up just...

AP College Football WriterArkansas fires Chad Morris after going 4-18 in 2 seasonsBy RALPH D. RUSSOArkansas fired football coach Chad Morris on Sunday after 22 games and no Southeastern Conference victories over nearly two lackluster seasons.Morris finished 4-18 and 0-14 in the SEC. Arkansas made the move less than...

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Deshaun Watson took the shotgun snap, backpedaled a few steps and launched a perfect pass to receiver Mike Williams. Moments later, Watson faked the handoff and burst through the line downfield.It has been a strong start for preseason Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year...

AP Sports WriterRevamped, revised college schedule produces Navy-BYU openerBy DAVID GINSBURGNavy was supposed to open its football season in August against Notre Dame in Ireland before the coronavirus pandemic put an end to that endeavor.The game was then set to be played at Navy, but COVID-19 blocked that plan,...

AP Sports WriterKa'Raun, Kyzir White continue family legacy at West VirginiaBy JOHN RABYMORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) Ka'Raun and Kyzir White are adding to the family legacy started by their older brother at No. 23 West Virginia.Kevin White stamped his place in Mountaineer lore after a senior season in 2014...

AP Sports WriterOklahoma approves 5-years, $25 million for Lincoln RileyBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Lincoln Riley got a major raise a year ago based on potential.This one was based on results.Oklahoma will pay its football coach $25 million over the next five years, including $4.8 million this season....

AP Sports WriterArizona riding 3-game winning streak into OregonBy ANNE M. PETERSONArizona State heads to Oregon this weekend needing a win to stay alive in the Pac-12 South.If the Sun Devils (6-4, 4-3 Pac-12) can take care of the Ducks, then win at rival Arizona in the regular-season finale,...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=How well do you know the FCS? Here's an offseason quizBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - Maybe you're ready to reach the end zone. Or perhaps you'll be punting.For the fifth straight offseason, we're testing your knowledge by asking: How well do you know FCS college...

AP Sports WriterHokies LB Newsome hoping to finish career with a flourishBy HANK KURZ Jr.BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) Deon Newsome wishes he had listened to his coaches when he first arrived at Virginia Tech.Initially averse to playing defense, which was the coaching staff's preference, Newsome redshirted his first season....

Boston College coach Hafley makes Frank Cignetti Jr. his OCBOSTON (AP) New Boston College coach Jeff Hafley has hired Frank Cignetti Jr. as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.Cignetti has spent 11 years coaching in the NFL, with the Rams, Giants, Packers, 49ers, Saints and Chiefs. He also has...

Mullen gets what he asked for, sort of, after breaking markGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Steve Spurrier gave Florida coach Dan Mullen a small gift Monday, two days after the third-ranked Gators broke one of the Head Ball Coach's offensive records.Spurrier delivered a bottle of wine to Mullen in the...

Texas Kickoff pushed back a day for Mississippi-BaylorHOUSTON (AP) The Texas Kickoff game between Mississippi and Baylor is moving back a day.Game officials announced Monday it will be played on Sunday, Sept. 6 at Houston's NRG Stadium instead of that Saturday.It's scheduled to be part of ESPN's Labor...