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No. 17 USC honing in on latest big opportunity vs. No. 21 Iowa
No. 17 Southern California will be out to keep a narrow focus on No. 21 Iowa this Saturday in Los Angeles, knowing that a victory will continue to make the bigger picture come to life.,The Trojans (7-2, 5-1 Big Ten) will need some help to get into the Big Ten championship game, but by winning their ...

No. 24 South Florida, Navy square off at top of American Conference
It appears the American Conference race will go down to the bitter end, with quasi-elimination games throughout November., ,This week, South Florida checked in at No. 24 in the College Football Playoff rankings and took over Memphis' foothold of Group of Five champion in the projected bracket. But t...

No. 3 Texas A&M not about to overlook South Carolina
Texas A&M football coach Mike Elko knows better than to look past South Carolina when the No. 3 Aggies take the field Saturday at College Station, Texas.,For starters, the Aggies (9-0, 6-0 SEC) were smashed 44-20 by the Gamecocks (3-6, 1-6) last season after they were outscored 24-0 in the second ha...

Seton Hall could be seeking payback against Monmouth after upset
Seton Hall can exact some revenge Thursday night against in-state rival Monmouth in Newark, N.J.,Monmouth defeated the Pirates 63-51 last Nov. 30, the first win for the Hawks in 16 games between the schools.,That loss was a low point for the Pirates, but this season has been nothing but positive. Se...

After pair of close wins, Oregon wants improvement vs. South Dakota State
Oregon has survived two close games to open the season, and the Ducks hope to stay undefeated on Wednesday night when they meet South Dakota State in a non-conference contest in Eugene, Ore.,Center Nate Bittle, one of the top returning players from last season's NCAA Tournament team, is off to a str...

After avoiding upset, South Carolina primed for visit from Presbyterian
South Carolina is 2-0 entering Wednesday's home game vs. Presbyterian in Columbia, S.C.,But Gamecocks coach Lamont Paris knows it's going to take a lot more than what his team put on the court Sunday to keep winning.,South Carolina rallied from an 11-point deficit with 3:50 left in regulation to bea...

Brian Kelly sues LSU as buyout fight continues
Former LSU coach Brian Kelly is taking the school to court, asking a judge to clarify that he was not fired for cause and is entitled to a buyout of close to $54 million.,Kelly's attorneys sued the school late Monday, hours after LSU representatives told them via phone on Monday that Kelly hadn't ac...

SMU, Murray State square off in matchup of unbeaten teams
SMU will look to continue to build momentum at home before the start of the Atlantic Coast Conference schedule in early January when it faces Murray State on Tuesday night in Dallas.,The clash will mark the third contest of SMU's seven-game homestand to open the season. ,The Mustangs (2-0) outlasted...

Georgia Tech squeaks by again, escapes SE Louisiana
Freshman Mouhamed Sylla recorded 16 points and 10 rebounds Monday, helping Georgia Tech grind out a 70-60 victory over visiting Southeastern Louisiana in Atlanta., ,Lamar Washington added 13 points, while Kowacie Reeves Jr. and Akai Fleming chipped in 12 points apiece for the Yellow Jackets (3-0), w...

Report: Brian Kelly rebuffs LSU settlement offers
Former LSU coach Brian Kelly rejected two settlement offers and is seeking the full $54 million buyout owed under the terms of his contract, the Baton Rouge Advocate reported.,Kelly's attorneys have given the school a Monday deadline of 6 p.m. ET to confirm in writing that that they will pay him the...

Meechie Johnson’s 33 points lift South Carolina past Southern Miss in OT
Meechie Johnson scored 33 points and South Carolina defeated Southern Miss 83-79 in overtime Sunday night in Columbia, S.C.,Eli Ellis added 20 points and Mike Sharavjamts scored 17 for the Gamecocks (2-0), who squandered a 16-point first-half lead before rallying behind Johnson to reach overtime.,Is...

Georgia Tech to keep ship steady with Southeastern Louisiana in town
With a complement of a fully healthy roster, Georgia Tech looks to win its third game in as many tries Monday when it hosts Southeastern Louisiana in Atlanta., ,Georgia Tech (2-0) blew past Bryant 74-45 on Friday after struggling with Maryland-Eastern Shore in its season opener. The Yellow Jackets e...

USC's outburst sets Galen Center points record in Manhattan romp
Chad Baker-Mazara scored 20 of his 26 points in the first half, and Southern California put up its second and third halves of 55-plus points this season on the way to a 114-83 rout of visiting Manhattan on Sunday in Los Angeles., ,Coming off of a 57-point half to close last Monday's season-opening r...

Big Ten will continue to review illegal USC fake punt play
The Big Ten Conference confirmed a jersey violation by Southern California's backup quarterback in Friday's game against Northwestern and said Sunday that the situation will continue to be reviewed.,On a punt play in the second quarter, backup quarterback Sam Huard was in kick formation wearing the ...

Southern California off to hot start, but so is next foe Manhattan
Southern California returns to action in Los Angeles on Sunday when it hosts Manhattan, and the Trojans aim to carry over the red-hot offense from their season-opening win Monday.,USC (1-0) tipped off its campaign Monday with a 94-64 rout of Cal Poly in which the Trojans scored a whopping 57 points ...

Ball-sharing South Carolina ready to tame Southern Miss
South Carolina coach Lamont Paris was very happy with his team's selflessness in its season-opening win against visiting North Carolina A&T., ,He'll be looking for more of the same when the Gamecocks (1-0) face Southern Miss (1-1) on Sunday in Columbia, S.C., ,All 12 Gamecocks that played in the ope...

Jayden Maiava accounts for 3 TDs as No. 19 USC tops Northwestern
Jayden Maiava passed for two touchdowns and ran for another, Makai Lemon added two scores and No. 19 Southern California overwhelmed Northwestern in the second half en route to a 38-17 win on Friday in Los Angeles.,The Trojans (7-2, 5-1 Big Ten) scored on each of their first three possessions in the...

Missouri holds off Southeast Missouri State behind Mark Mitchell
Mark Mitchell scored 29 points to lead Missouri past Southeast Missouri State 89-84 Friday night in Columbia, Mo.,Anthony Robinson II scored 15 points, Jayden Stone scored 14 and Sebastian Mack added 11 for the Tigers (2-0).,The Redhawks (0-2) were led by Braxton Stacker (26 points) and Luke Almodov...

Pats RB Rhamondre Stevenson, WR Kayshon Boutte ruled out vs. Bucs
The New England Patriots will be without running back Rhamondre Stevenson and wide receiver Kayshon Boutte for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, head coach Mike Vrabel announced Friday.,Stevenson will miss his second straight game with a toe injury. He's rushed for 279 yards and a team-high three touchdow...

Missouri aims to jump-start stalwarts against SEMO
Missouri expects to run its offense this season through its top two returning players, forward Mark Mitchell and point guard Anthony Robinson II.,After those two combined for just 17 points in Missouri's 88-67 season-opening victory at Howard on Monday, the Tigers (1-0) will try to get Mitchell and ...