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Aaron Philo's Florida debut a winner as Gators hammer FAUAaron Philo accounted for four touchdowns in his debut as Florida's starting quarterback and Jadan Baugh ran for three more as the host Gators routed Florida Atlantic 66-21 on Saturday night in Gainesville, Fla.,Florida (1-0) won its first game under first-year coach Jon Sumrall and its offense look...

Gonzaga looks to extend NCAA Tournament opener streak vs. Kennesaw StatePORTLAND -- Gonzaga returned to its usual spot in the NCAA Tournament field this season, earning its 27th straight appearance.,There was no such thing as usual this season for 14th-seeded Kennesaw State, which suspended its leading scorer at midseason due to a federal gambling investigation and tied...

Themus Fulks helps UCF slide past Florida AtlanticThemus Fulks totaled 24 points and 12 assists and made crucial late jumper, and UCF overcame a first-half deficit to reach double figures with their 10th straight win, rallying past Florida Atlantic 85-80 on Tuesday afternoon in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. ,The point guard made 9 of 14 shots, all five of...

Villanova tested by Temple before win streak hits 6

Tyler Perkins scored 19 points and Duke Brennan added 14 to headline Villanova's 74-56 home win over Temple on Monday., ,Perkins shot an efficient 6-of-9 from the field and 5-of-7 from 3-point range for the Wildcats (6-1). Brennan added eight rebounds for Villanova, which pulled down 21 offensive bo...

No. 25 Memphis runs all over Rice in road rout

Frank Peasant tallied three of Memphis' five rushing scores, the defense held Rice to 212 yards, and the No. 25 Tigers kept their College Football Playoff hopes alive Friday with a 38-14 Halloween night rout of the Owls in Houston. ,Peasant, who entered with three total touchdowns on the year, found...

No. 25 Memphis heads to Rice in CFP driver's seat after USF upset

The first set of College Football Playoff rankings will be released next week, and Memphis is offering a convincing case for inclusion, especially if it can become the American Conference champion.,The 25th-ranked Tigers attempt to follow up their win over South Florida with another strong performan...

Byrum Brown, No. 19 South Florida surge past Florida Atlantic

Byrum Brown had another all-around performance and quick-tempo No. 19 South Florida subdued the visiting, high-flying Florida Atlantic Owls 48-13 in an American Conference matchup on Saturday night in Tampa, Fla.,Brown, who came into the day with 14 total touchdowns in his last three games, continue...

Georgia Tech improves to 4-0 behind balanced attack vs. Temple

ATLANTA -- Haynes King threw for 161 yards and two touchdowns, while adding a score on the ground, helping No. 18 Georgia Tech post a 45-24 victory over visiting Temple on Saturday.,Jamal Haynes ran for 107 yards, Malachi Hosley rushed for 59 yards and two scores, and Georgia Tech (4-0) began the ye...