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One tough cat: Northwestern's Jackson carries heavy load

One tough cat: Northwestern's Jackson carries heavy load.

Neb WR Stanley Morgan Jr. arrested on pot charge in Florida

Nebraska receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. was arrested in Florida for felony possession of marijuana this month, but a prosecutor reduced the charge to a misdemeanor.

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New Volunteers offensive coordinator Larry Scott gets raise

New Tennessee offensive coordinator Larry Scott gets raise, extension to go along with his promotion.

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SEC's Sankey remains critic of early football signing period

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey remains a critic of early football signing period.

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ACC players who could make an impact in 2017

The ACC is coming off one of its most successful college football seasons that includes Clemson's national title win and Louisville's Lamar Jackson winning the Heisman Trophy. With that in mind, here are several players worth watching this season:

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ESPN signs Chip Kelly as college football studio analyst

Former Oregon coach Chip Kelly is joining ESPN as a studio analyst next season.

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Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder critical of new early signing period

Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder is not a fan of the new early signing period that will go into effect later this year. Nor does he support the elimination of two-a-days, which have long been a staple of preseason practice.

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Iowa tight end threatened with gun in hometown of Omaha

Police say a 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of pulling a gun on Iowa tight end Noah Fant in Omaha.

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Alabama-Florida State open ABC's Saturday night football

A potential matchup of preseason No. 1 vs. No. 2 between Alabama and Florida State will be ABC's first Saturday night football game of the 2017 season.

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UNC coach Fedora receives contract extension through 2022

North Carolina has extended football coach Larry Fedora's contract through the 2022 season.

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Wisconsin's "Camp Randall 100" to honor stadium history

Wisconsin is honoring 100 years of Camp Randall Stadium by recognizing 100 individuals who the school says shaped the history of the football venue.

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UAB's Clark donates 100 season tickets to youth program

UAB coach Bill Clark is donating 100 season tickets to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham.

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Florida adds South Alabama to 2020 home schedule

Florida has added South Alabama to its 2020 home schedule; will pay Jaguars $1.2 million for game.

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3 Illinois players facing burglary charges now off team

The University of Illinois has dismissed three players facing residential burglary and aggravated robbery charges.

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Air Force receiver Jalen Robinette's graduation put on hold

The Air Force Academy says wide receiver Jalen Robinette didn't graduate with his class after the cadet's qualifications were called into question.

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Cal coach Justin Wilcox catches breath after whirlwind start

California football coach Justin Wilcox had a whirlwind start to his tenure after being hired in January.

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Pick 6: Gary, Evans, Sweat are defenders set to rise in '17

Michigan defensive lineman Rashan Gary, Florida State defensive end Josh Sweat or Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans could be college football's breakout defensive players this season.

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Attorney: Investigation found 3 accused football players violated Michigan State policy

A Title IX investigation determined three Michigan State football players accused of sexually assaulting a fellow student were found to have violated university policy, according to an attorney who represents the alleged victim.

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Dave Hyde: Cortez Kennedy was a big talent with a big personality fitting those Miami teams

When told Cortez Kennedy was found dead Tuesday in Orlando, Leo Armbrust picked up the phone and started down the roster. He called Warren Sapp, who broke down in tears at the news. He called Randal Hill, who was stunned in silence.

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