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No. 2 Clemson prepares for next test vs 12th-ranked Hokies

No. 2 Clemson has had a season's worth of difficult tests in its first month as defending national champions.

Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley watches from the side line after getting injured in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in Tucson, Ariz. Utah defeated Arizona 30-24.

Utah QB Huntley injured, senior backup Williams stayed ready

It's not clear when Utah will get starting quarterback Tyler Huntley back, but the Utes have a more than capable backup.

LSU quarterback Danny Etling runs the ball against Syracuse during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Baton Rouge, La.

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Orgeron looking for complete game from No. 25 LSU

LSU coach Ed Orgeron says he's still looking for his team to put together a solid 60 minutes.

North Carolina State players, from left, Dakwa Nichols

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Correction: NC State Resurgence story

Correction: NC State Resurgence story.

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South Alabama fires offensive coordinator Bryant Vincent

South Alabama coach Joey Jones has fired offensive coordinator Bryant Vincent.

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No. 10 Wisconsin rested after bye, focused on Northwestern

No. 10 Wisconsin is back from a bye week, rested after a nonconference schedule that provided few tests, especially on defense.

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer watches from the sideline against UNLV during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio.

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Harbaugh, Meyer say Big Ten needs locker room reform

Harbaugh, Meyer say the Big Ten needs locker room reform.

File-This Sept. 16, 2017, file photo shows Florida head coach Jim McElwain watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, in Gainesville, Fla. Standout receiver Antonio Callaway and running back Jordan Scarlett are among nine Florida players facing felony fraud charges. According to Alachua County court records, sworn complaints were filed against the suspended players Monday. The State Attorney’s Office will investigate the complaints and decide whether to formally charge the players with third-degree felony charges. When asked about the potential charges affecting the players’ status with the team, McElwain said: “You're darn right.”

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Felony fraud complaints filed against 9 suspended Gators

Standout receiver Antonio Callaway is among nine Florida players facing felony fraud charges.

Florida State running back Jacquez Patrick grimaces as he's hit by North Carolina State's Shawn Boon, right, and Jarius Morehead

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Florida State looking to get back on track after 0-2 start

The road doesn't get any easier for Florida State after its worst start in 28 years.

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Rutgers loses cornerback Austin for season with knee injury

Rutgers has lost top cornerback Blessuan Austin for the season with a knee injury.

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Brohm hoping Boilermakers learn lesson after Michigan loss

Jeff Brohm believes the Purdue Boilermakers should be confident.

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No. 16 Okla. St. not panicking, getting ready for next game

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy says he's not going to panic or make sweeping changes after the Cowboys lost their first game last Saturday.

Injured Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason watches as Jake Fromm warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Athens, Ga.

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QB Eason moving closer to return from injury for No. 7 Dogs

Jacob Eason could be moving closer to returning from knee injury to join Jake Fromm at quarterback for No. 7 Georgia.

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Goldy Gopher smiles, then steamrolls youth footballer

University of Minnesota mascot Goldy Gopher, usually so huggable, turned out to be anything but soft when a youth football player got in his way during a halftime exhibition at the Minnesota Vikings' game this weekend.

Washington wide receiver Chico McClatcher, center, is stopped by Colorado defensive backs Isaiah Oliver and Evan Worthington, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Boulder, Colo.

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No. 6 Washington loses WR Chico McClatcher to broken ankle

Sixth-ranked Washington will be without wide receiver Chico McClatcher for the rest of the season after he broke his left ankle in the Huskies' victory over Colorado.

Alabama head coach Nick Saban congratulates wide receiver Jerry Jeudy

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No. 1 Alabama riding 550-play turnover-free streak

As if Alabama didn't have enough of an advantage over most opponents, the Crimson Tide isn't giving them any help.

Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen watches play against Georgia during the first of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Athens, Ga.

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Lopsided loss to Georgia humbles No. 24 Mississippi State

Lopsided loss to Georgia humbles No. 24 Mississippi State.

File-This Sept. 23, 2017, file photo shows Florida quarterback Luke Del Rio throwing a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. No. 21 Florida is giving Del Rio another chance to start, making the switch from Feleipe Franks after the redshirt freshman was benched in two of three games this season.
Coach Jim McElwain made the announcement Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, choosing to go with Del Rio when the Gators

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Florida benches QB Franks, names Del Rio starter vs Vandy

No. 21 Florida is giving quarterback Luke Del Rio another chance to start, making the switch from Feleipe Franks after the redshirt freshman was benched in two of three starts this season.

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Ozigbo's breakout game puts him back in RB mix for Huskers

Devine Ozigbo's breakout performance puts him back in the running back mix for Nebraska.

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Iowa State excited for national spotlight vs. Texas

Iowa State's improvement under second-year coach Matt Campbell has gone largely unnoticed nationally. The Cyclones can put themselves on the map with a big showing on Thursday night vs Texas.