Saturday, August 31, 2013

No. 12 LSU opens with 37-27 win over No. 20 TCU (Yahoo! Sports)

LSU running back Terrence Magee (14) celebrates scoring a touchdown with teammate Connor Neighbors (43) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against the TCU, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)


ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Walking off the podium after LSU's season-opening victory, coach Les Miles provided an appreciative nod to his new offensive coordinator.








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Boyd's 5 TDs lead No. 8 Clemson to 38-35 win (Yahoo! Sports)

Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd delivers a pass duringthe first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia at Memorial Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)


CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) -- Tajh Boyd threw for three touchdowns and rushed for two others, Clemson's defense sacked Aaron Murray four times and the eighth-ranked Tigers stung No. 5 Georgia 38-35 Saturday night.








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5 Minot State players arrested; cop knocked out (Yahoo! Sports)

MINOT, N.D. (AP) -- Police arrested four Minot State University football players on misdemeanor drug charges and charged a fifth with attempted murder, saying a recent transfer to the school brawled with officers, knocking one out and leaving another with minor injuries.



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Petrino winner as W Kentucky beats Kentucky 35-26 (Yahoo! Sports)

Kentucky quarterback Jalen Whitlow passes against Western Kentucky in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Keshawn Simpson ran for a pair of 3-yard touchdowns and Antonio Andrews added his own 3-yard score as Western Kentucky beat Kentucky 35-26 Saturday night making coach Bobby Petrino a winner in his debut.








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E Washington upsets No. 25 Oregon State 49-46 (Yahoo! Sports)

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2012, file photo, Oregon State quarterback Sean Mannion warms up before an NCAA college football game against Utah in Corvallis, Ore. The college football season opens next week and five Pac-12 teams have yet to formally name a starting quarterback. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)


CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) -- Vernon Adams passed for 411 yards and ran for 107 and the go-ahead score with 18 seconds left as Eastern Washington upset No. 25 Oregon State 49-46 on Saturday to become the third FCS team to beat a ranked FBS team.








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Christion Jones leads No. 1 Bama past VaTech 35-10 (Yahoo! Sports)

Alabama wide receiver Christion Jones (22) reacts after scoring on a punt return against Virginia Tech in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 201, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)


ATLANTA (AP) -- Christion Jones became the first Alabama player since at least the 1940s to have two returns for touchdowns, Vinnie Sunseri brought back an interception for another TD, and the top-ranked Crimson Tide overcame a sluggish offensive performance to beat Virginia Tech 35-10 on Saturday.








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Raiders keep 4 QBs, 2 punters (Yahoo! Sports)

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- The Oakland Raiders are keeping four quarterbacks and two punters on their 53-man roster with rookies Tyler Wilson and Matt McGloin both making the team as backup passers and the team putting off its decision on picking a punter.



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Seattle keeps Clemons on 53-man roster (Yahoo! Sports)

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- The Seattle Seahawks decided Saturday to keep defensive end Chris Clemons on the 53-man active roster, rather than placing him on the physically unable to perform list to start the regular season.



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Kelly signs 5-year contract at Notre Dame (Yahoo! Sports)

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly yells to his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Temple in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. Notre Dame defeated Temple 28-6. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)


SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly has been rewarded for getting the Fighting Irish to the national championship game in January with a new five-year deal.








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No. 3 Oregon handles Nicholls 66-3 in opener (Yahoo! Sports)

Oregon's DeForest Buckner (44) sacks Nicholls State quarterback Beaux Herbert during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Greg Wahl-Stephens)


EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- Marcus Mariota threw a touchdown pass and ran for two additional scores and the No. 3 Oregon Ducks made easy work of lower-tier Nicholls with a 66-3 victory in the season opener on Saturday.








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N. Illinois stuns Iowa 30-27 (Yahoo! Sports)

Iowa linebacker Christian Kirksey celebrates after returning a Northern Illinois fumble 48 yardS for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)


IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- Mathew Sims hit a 36-yard field goal with four seconds left and Northern Illinois rallied to beat Iowa 30-27 on Saturday in the season opener for both teams.








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Hackenberg, Penn State beat Syracuse 23-17 (Yahoo! Sports)

Penn State running back Bill Belton (1) breaks away from Syracuse tackle Zian Jones (77) and Ron Thompson (13) and during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)


EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Christian Hackenberg threw two touchdown passes in his first college game and the freshman led Penn State to 23-17 victory against Syracuse on Saturday.








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No. 17 Michigan routs C Michigan 59-9 in opener (Yahoo! Sports)

Central Michigan defensive back Jason Wilson, right, intercepts a pass intended for Michigan wide receiver Jeremy Gallon (21) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)


ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Devin Gardner ran for two touchdowns and threw for another in the first half as No. 17 Michigan went on to beat Central Michigan 59-9 in college football.








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Walsh helps No. 13 Oklahoma State beat Miss. St (Yahoo! Sports)

Oklahoma State quarterback J.W. Walsh points to the stands as he scores a touchdown against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Richard Carson)


HOUSTON (AP) -- J.W. Walsh threw for 135 yards and ran for another 125 and a touchdown to lead the No. 13 Oklahoma State Cowboys to a 21-3 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Texas Kickoff Saturday.








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RG3, plus 3 more: Redskins keep 4 QBs on roster (Yahoo! Sports)

Washington Redskins quarterback Pat White scrambles for a seven-yard touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)


WASHINGTON (AP) -- RG3, plus three more.








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Texans put Reed on active roster (Yahoo! Sports)

HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Texans have moved safety Ed Reed to the active roster from the physically unable to perform list and released several players to trim their roster to 53.



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Rees leads No. 14 Irish to 28-6 win over Temple (Yahoo! Sports)

Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees (11) drops back to throw a touchdown pass to DaVaris Daniels over Temple linebacker Jarred Alwan (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)


SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Tommy Rees threw a pair of 32-yard touchdown passes to DaVaris Daniels, a 66-yard scoring pass to Troy Niklas and Notre Dame had three quick scoring drives en route to a 28-6 victory over Temple on Saturday.








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Browns cut kicker Shayne Graham (Yahoo! Sports)

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- The Browns have terminated the contract of veteran Shayne Graham, leaving the club without a kicker with just a week left until their season opener.



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Chargers release WR Meachem (Yahoo! Sports)

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The San Diego Chargers have released wide receiver Robert Meachem, whose signing in 2012 was a $14 million mistake by the A.J. Smith regime.



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Steelers cut RB Dwyer, activate TE Miller off PUP (Yahoo! Sports)

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller (83) sits on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013. The Giants won 18-13. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)


PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have activated Heath Miller off the Physically Unable to Perform list, clearing the way for the two-time Pro Bowl right end to play in the season opener against Tennessee on Sept. 8.








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QB Lewis among 5 players cut by Buffalo Bills (Yahoo! Sports)

Detroit Lions running back Mikel Leshoure (25) is tackled by Buffalo Bills linebacker Bryan Scott (43) and Alan Branch (90) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)


BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- The Buffalo Bills are down to two quarterbacks after releasing Thaddeus Lewis.








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Bengals pick Johnson as backup QB, release Skelton (Yahoo! Sports)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Josh Johnson (8) is pursued by Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Montori Hughes in the first half of an NFL preseason football game on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Cincinnati. Colts linebacker Caesar Rayford (49) and Bengals guard Tanner Hawkinson (72) follow. (AP Photo/David Kohl)


CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Bengals have picked Josh Johnson as their backup quarterback, waiving John Skelton as they got down to the 53-man roster limit on Saturday.








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Georgia Tech dominates Elon in season opener 70-0 (Yahoo! Sports)

Elon quarterback Mike Quinn (7) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)


ATLANTA (AP) -- Vad Lee threw for two touchdowns and ran for one more in Georgia Tech's 70-0 rout of Elon in their season opener on Saturday.








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Johnny Football back for Aggies (Yahoo! Sports)

Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel (2) warms up for an NCAA college football game against Rice, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in College Station, Texas. Manziel has been suspended for the first half of the team's game for what the school said was an


COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) -- Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel is back on the field for No. 7 Texas A&M after serving a suspension in the first half against Rice for what the school said was an ''inadvertent'' violation of NCAA rules involving signing autographs.








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No. 23 Wisconsin stifles UMass 45-0 in opener (Yahoo! Sports)

Wisconsin's James White heads to the end zone for a 51-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 45-0. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)


MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- New coach, same ol' Badgers.








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Buckeyes roll early, hang on to beat Bulls, 40-20 (Yahoo! Sports)

Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller drops back to pass against Buffalo during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)


COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Second-ranked Ohio State got off to a quick start. After that, it was a bit scary.








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No. 10 Florida beats Toledo 24-6 to open season (Yahoo! Sports)

Florida running back Mack Brown gains yardage as he gets past Toledo safety Chaz Whittaker (25) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)


GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Mack Brown had a career day, Jeff Driskel was efficient and No. 10 Florida opened the season with a 24-6 victory over Toledo on Saturday.








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Hackenberg starts at QB for Penn State (Yahoo! Sports)

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Freshman Christian Hackenberg started at quarterback for Penn State in its opener against Syracuse on Saturday.



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No. 17 Michigan suspends S Thomas Gordon for game (Yahoo! Sports)

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan has suspended starting safety Thomas Gordon for one game for an unspecified violation of team rules.



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RB Lance Ball among Broncos' cuts (Yahoo! Sports)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Gerell Robinson (10) catches a pass as Arizona Cardinals' Javier Arenas defends during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)


ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Veteran backup running back Lance Ball is among the Denver Broncos' early cuts.








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NC State loses starting QB Mitchell to foot injury (Yahoo! Sports)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- North Carolina State turned to Brandon Mitchell as its starting quarterback in the season opener against Louisiana Tech only to lose the Arkansas transfer to an early left foot injury.



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Aggies suspend 4 players for 2 games (Yahoo! Sports)

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) -- No. 7 Texas A&M has announced the suspensions of four players for two games just minutes before the start of the season-opener against Rice.



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QB Young tweets he's out at Green Bay (Yahoo! Sports)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Vince Young (13) sacked by Kansas City Chiefs tackle Steven Baker (60) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)


GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Vince Young's days with the Packers are apparently over.








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Gators suspend 5 for opener, including CB Purifoy (Yahoo! Sports)

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- No. 10 Florida has suspended five players for the season opener against Toledo.



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AP Source: Tim Tebow cut by Patriots (Yahoo! Sports)

Tim Tebow went 6-for-11 for 91 yards, two touchdowns and and interception. (AP)


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation says Tim Tebow has been cut by the New England Patriots.








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AP Source: Panthers cut Clausen, left with 2 QBs (Yahoo! Sports)

Carolina Panthers' Jimmy Clausen (7) throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013. The Panthers won 25-10. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)


CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers have released former second-round draft pick Jimmy Clausen, a move that leaves them with only two quarterbacks on the roster.








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Mississippi loses 2 starters to knee injuries (Yahoo! Sports)

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) -- Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze says linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche is expected to be out for four to six weeks because of a torn meniscus in his knee.



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Friday, August 30, 2013

Michigan State beats Western Michigan 26-13 (Yahoo! Sports)

Michigan State's Kurtis Drummond scores a touchdown on an interception return during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, in East Lansing, Mich. The ball was intercepted by Jairus Jones and lateraled to Drummond for the score. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)


EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Jeremy Langford's 2-yard touchdown run late in the first half broke a tie and he finished with a career-high 94 yards rushing, helping Michigan State beat Western Michigan 26-13 Friday night.








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Jenkins, Denker lead Arizona past Lumberjacks (Yahoo! Sports)

Arizona's starting quarterback B. J. Denker (7) keeps the ball runs for a short gain against Northern Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/John Miller)


TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Daniel Jenkins ran 91 yards for a touchdown, the third-longest rushing play in Arizona school history, and the Wildcats opened their season with a rainy 35-0 victory over Northern Arizona on Friday night.








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North Dakota State stuns Kansas State 24-21 (Yahoo! Sports)

North Dakota State quarterback Brock Jensen (16) celebrates his game winning touchdown with fullback Andrew Grothmann (40) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against the Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan., Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. North Dakota State defeated Kansas State 24-21. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)


MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) -- Brock Jensen backed into the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown with 28 seconds left, and North Dakota State upset defending Big 12 champion Kansas State 24-21 Friday night.








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Fresh walk-on QB 5 TDs, Texas Tech beats SMU 41-23 (Yahoo! Sports)

Texas Tech head coach Kliff Kingsbury directs from the sidelines during the first half of a college football game against Southern Methodist, Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)


DALLAS (AP) -- Baker Mayfield, believed to be the first walk-on true freshman quarterback to start a season opener for a BCS school, threw for 413 yards and four touchdowns while running for another score as Texas Tech beat SMU 41-23 on Friday night.








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Johnson leads Miami past FAU, 34-6 (Yahoo! Sports)

Florida Atlantic head coach Carl Pelini reacts to a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)


MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) -- Before the season was 90 seconds old, Miami dropped an interception that would have been a sure-fire touchdown, committed a penalty on special teams and was flagged for delay of game prior to their first play from scrimmage.








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Kosar says Miami withheld 10 scholarships (Yahoo! Sports)

Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar speaks at a news conference in Middleburg Heights, Ohio Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013. Kosar, who has suffered for years with headaches, insomnia and slurred speech as the result of years of punishing hits in the NFL, has found some relief with a doctor he feels can help hundreds of ex-players dealing with the effects of playing pro ball. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)


MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) -- Miami Hurricanes trustee Bernie Kosar said the school held back 10 football scholarships last season in response to an ongoing NCAA probe, a claim that was quickly denied by athletic department officials.








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Raiders to start rookie Watson at LT (Yahoo! Sports)

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Rookie Menelik Watson will likely start at left tackle when the Oakland Raiders open their season next week in Indianapolis despite making his debut at the position in the exhibition finale.



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Texas Tech opens with true-freshman, walk-on QB (Yahoo! Sports)

Texas Tech quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the SMU, Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)


DALLAS (AP) -- Texas Tech's Baker Mayfield is believed to be the first walk-on true freshman quarterback to start a season opener for a BCS school.








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Carey sits out opener for violating team policy (Yahoo! Sports)

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Ka'Deem Carey, the nation's leading rusher last season, sat out Arizona's season opener against Northern Arizona on Friday night.



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Harbaugh names starters at center, strong safety (Yahoo! Sports)

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh has named Gino Gradkowski his starting center.



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Chargers cut LT Starks a day after bad performance (Yahoo! Sports)

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Left tackle Max Starks reached the end of the road Friday, at least with the San Diego Chargers.



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Bengals DE Evans suspended for eight games (Yahoo! Sports)

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Cincinnati Bengals defensive end DeQuin Evans has been suspended for the season's first eight games.



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Redskins' RG3 cleared, but the drama goes on (Yahoo! Sports)

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) watches the fourth quarter during an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)


WASHINGTON (AP) -- So much for perfect harmony. Even on a night when the news is good, Robert Griffin III and Mike Shanahan can't sing the same song.








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Falcons cut LB Brian Banks, others on roster (Yahoo! Sports)

ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Falcons waived Brian Banks, the linebacker who was attempting to make a late start to his NFL career after spending five years in prison on a conviction that was later overturned.



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Big 12 unveils bowl lineup for 2014-19 (Yahoo! Sports)

DALLAS (AP) -- The Big 12 will have three bowl games against SEC teams each postseason.



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Bills release QB Leinart after less than a week (Yahoo! Sports)

This is a 2012 file photo showing Matt Leinart of the Oakland Raiders NFL football team. Free-agent quarterback Leinart signed with the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed. (AP Photo/File)


BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- The Buffalo Bills have released quarterback Matt Leinart, a person familiar with the move told the Associated Press.








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Arizona places top draft pick Cooper on IR, cut 13 (Yahoo! Sports)

Arizona Cardinals first round draft pick Jonathan Cooper (61) is carted off the field after being injured during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)


TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- The Arizona Cardinals have placed first-round draft pick Jonathan Cooper on injured reserve, ending the left guard's season after initially expressing hope he could be back for as many as the final six games.








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Jets' Ryan: Assume QB competition is 'ongoing' (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan talks during a news conference at NFL football camp, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)


NEW YORK (AP) -- Rex Ryan says people can ''assume'' that the New York Jets' quarterback competition is ''ongoing'' since the team has yet to declare a winner.








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Colts' Conner could miss time with ankle injury (Yahoo! Sports)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Colts linebacker Kavell Conner injured his ankle in Thursday night's preseason finale and could miss a couple of weeks.



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Pats cut TEs Jake Ballard, Daniel Fells, 8 others (Yahoo! Sports)

Tim Tebow went 6-for-11 for 91 yards, two touchdowns and and interception. (AP)


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- The New England Patriots have released veteran tight ends Jake Ballard and Daniel Fells.








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K-State cuts ribbon on major stadium renovation (Yahoo! Sports)

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) -- All it took to pry Kansas State coach Bill Snyder away from his team for a couple of hours on game day were a $90 million renovation to the football stadium and a bronze statue of him.



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Jaguars: QB Gabbert on pace to return for opener (Yahoo! Sports)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert is on pace to return for the season opener.



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Bears part with OL J'Marcus Webb (Yahoo! Sports)

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -- The Chicago Bears have parted ways with offensive lineman J'Marcus Webb, ending a three-year run in which his performance never measured up to his talent.



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Clowney, 6th-ranked Gamecocks sluggish in 1st game (Yahoo! Sports)

South Carolina running back Mike Davis (28) carries the ball for short yardage during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)


COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- It wasn't the start South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier expected and the play of All-American Jadeveon Clowney wasn't what many had anticipated.








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Alabama tries to get started on 3-peat vs Va Tech (Yahoo! Sports)

FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2011, file photo, Virginia Tech's Logan Thomas scrambles against Appalachian State's during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Alabama has watched Logan Thomas on game film. The 6-foot-6, 254-pound Virginia Tech quarterback can be seen throwing breathtaking deep balls and running over linebackers, and overthrowing open receivers leading to interceptions. Thomas hopes to show a different look Saturday in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Don Petersen, File)


ATLANTA (AP) -- No matter how much Nick Saban protests, it's always the first thing that comes up with Alabama.








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Indy announces plans to seek 2018 Super Bowl (Yahoo! Sports)

A vendor sells program books for the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants outside of Lucas Oil Stadium, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)


INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indianapolis wants to host the Super Bowl in 2018 after winning praise for its handling of the NFL's showcase event in 2012.








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NFL set to pay more than $750M to settle lawsuits (Yahoo! Sports)

FILE - In this undated file photo provided by the U.S. District Court in Philadelphia, Judge Anita Brody is shown. Brody has announced on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013 that the NFL and more than 4,500 former players want to settle concussion-related lawsuits for $765 million. (AP Photo/U.S. District Court, File)


NEW YORK (AP) -- They were Hall of Famers like Tony Dorsett, Super Bowl MVPs like Mark Rypien, and longtime backups like Don Strock.








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UMass visits No. 23 Wisconsin in Andersen's debut (Yahoo! Sports)

FILE - In this July 24, 2013 file photo, Wisconsin head football coach Gary Andersen speaks during a news conference at the Big Ten conference football media day in Chicago. Andersen makes his debut as No. 23 Wisconsin's coach when Massachusetts visits Camp Randall Stadium in the season opener Saturday. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)


MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Gary Andersen plans to keep things simple for his debut at No. 23 Wisconsin.








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Texas buzzing with confidence to start season (Yahoo! Sports)

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- There's a buzz surrounding the Texas Longhorns that hasn't been felt the last few years.



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Murray vs. Boyd highlight Georgia-Clemson (Yahoo! Sports)

Clemson NCAA college football quarterback Tajh Boyd discusses the Tigers' season opening game against Georgia at a news conference in Clemson, S.C., Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Anderson Independent-Mail, Mark Crammer)


CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) -- Georgia's Aaron Murray and Tajh Boyd of Clemson are poised to put on an aerial display.








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No. 24 USC opens with 30-13 win over Hawaii (Yahoo! Sports)

Hawaii quarterback Taylor Graham (8) drops back to pass as offensive linesman Sean Shigematsu (68) blocks Southern California defensive end George Uko (90) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)


HONOLULU (AP) -- Justin Davis ran for 74 yards and a touchdown and No. 24 USC's defense picked up for its shaky offense, masking mixed performances by battling quarterbacks Cody Kessler and Max Wittek in a 30-13 win over Hawaii on Thursday night.








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Fresno State beats Rutgers 52-51 in OT (Yahoo! Sports)

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) -- Derek Carr threw his fifth touchdown pass on the opening play of overtime and Fresno State stopped a 2-point try on the next possession to beat Rutgers 52-51 in the season opener Thursday night.



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Pryor struggles in Oakland's 22-6 loss to Seattle (Yahoo! Sports)

Under pressure form Seattle Seahawks' Ty Powell (58) and Jaye Howard (94), Oakland Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor, left, fumbles the football, but later recovered it, in the first half of an NFL preseason football game on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)


SEATTLE (AP) -- Dennis Allen knows who Oakland's starting quarterback will be Week 1 in Indianapolis.








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Thursday, August 29, 2013

Scott's 75-yard TD, Ole Miss beats Vandy 39-35 (Yahoo! Sports)

Vanderbilt head coach James Franklin, left, greets Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze before an NCAA college football game on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze may have a highly-rated crop of freshmen to coach. Senior Jeff Scott made sure his new teammates left their first college game as winners.








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Browns won't rule out Mingo for season opener (Yahoo! Sports)

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Cleveland Browns aren't ruling out linebacker Barkevious Mingo for their season opener.



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Bills G Legursky, 2 WRs hurt against Lions (Yahoo! Sports)

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (88) holds his head after being shaken up on a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)


ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Buffalo Bills safety Jairus Byrd is getting a second opinion from foot specialist Robert Anderson on an undisclosed foot injury.








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Wilson leads Utah past Utah State 30-26 (Yahoo! Sports)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Travis Wilson threw for 302 yards and two touchdowns to help Utah edge Utah State 30-26 in the season-opener Thursday night.



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Redskins wrap up unbeaten preseason, 30-12 (Yahoo! Sports)

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III stretches before an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)


TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- The Washington Redskins put together their first unbeaten preseason in 28 years without Robert Griffin III even taking a snap.








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Tebow throws 2 TDs as Patriots beat Giants 28-20 (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) runs on the field with his teammates before an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tim Tebow may have done just enough to make the New England Patriots.








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Clowney, 6th-ranked Gamecocks win 27-10 (Yahoo! Sports)

South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier discusses a call with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)


COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Mike Davis ran 75 yards for a touchdown, Connor Shaw and Dylan Thompson each threw long scoring passes and All-American Jadeveon Clowney helped No. 6 South Carolina's defense hold North Carolina to its lowest point total under coach Larry Fedora in a 27-10 victory Thursday night.








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