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RALPH D. RUSSO

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Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. highlights AP midseason All-America team loaded with experience

Washington sixth-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been selected to The Associated Press midseason All-America team, one of 19 players honored who have been in school at least five years

Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. highlights AP midseason All-America team loaded with experience
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NCAA investigating allegations of sign-stealing by Michigan. Harbaugh denies knowledge, involvement

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh denied having any knowledge or involvement in plotting to steal opponents’ play-calling signals by sending representatives to their games

NCAA investigating allegations of sign-stealing by Michigan. Harbaugh denies knowledge, involvement
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No. 2 Michigan suspends staffer after NCAA launches investigation into allegations of sign-stealing

No. 2 Michigan has suspended a low-level football program employee a day after disclosing that it is under NCAA investigation for allegedly stealing the play-calling signals used by its opponents

No. 2 Michigan suspends staffer after NCAA launches investigation into allegations of sign-stealing
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AP Top 25 Takeaways: Franklin, Penn State still chasing elite; Big 12 race takes twist; UVA's upset

Penn State is still chasing elite under coach James Franklin

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Franklin, Penn State still chasing elite; Big 12 race takes twist; UVA's upset
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AP Top 25: Georgia is No. 1 for 19th straight poll, 3rd-best streak ever; Alabama in top 10 again

Georgia extended its streak of No. 1 rankings in The Associated Press college football poll to 19 straight weeks, the third best in the history of the rankings

AP Top 25: Georgia is No. 1 for 19th straight poll, 3rd-best streak ever; Alabama in top 10 again
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Ticket buys to multiple Big Ten games found in name of suspended Michigan staffer, AP sources say

A suspended Michigan football staffer who is the focus of an NCAA investigation into an alleged sign-stealing scheme purchased tickets under his name to games of multiple Big Ten teams over the past three seasons

Ticket buys to multiple Big Ten games found in name of suspended Michigan staffer, AP sources say
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Tickets purchased in the name of suspended Michigan staffer to two SEC title games, AP source says

Tickets for the last two Southeastern Conference championship games were purchased in the name of a suspended Michigan football staffer who is the focus of an NCAA investigation into an alleged sign-stealing scheme

Tickets purchased in the name of suspended Michigan staffer to two SEC title games, AP source says
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American Athletic Conference adds Army in 2024 for football. Army-Navy to remain nonconference game

The American Athletic Conference is adding Army as a football-only member starting in 2024

American Athletic Conference adds Army in 2024 for football. Army-Navy to remain nonconference game
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Oregon State, Washington State say Pac-12's actions show departing schools should not run conference

Oregon State and Washington State claim the actions of the Pac-12 and Commissioner George Kliavkoff in response to members announcing their intent to leave the conference show those departing schools relinquished their rights to decide the long-term future of the league

Oregon State, Washington State say Pac-12's actions show departing schools should not run conference
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Report: Outside firm gave NCAA evidence of Michigan's sign-stealing scheme to trigger investigation

The Washington Post is reporting that the NCAA’s inquiry into a sign-stealing scheme by Michigan’s football program was triggered by an outside firm’s investigation

Report: Outside firm gave NCAA evidence of Michigan's sign-stealing scheme to trigger investigation
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AP Top 25: Oklahoma slips to No. 10; Kansas, K-State enter poll; No. 1 UGA and top 5 hold steady

Oklahoma dropped four spots to No. 10 after being upset by Kansas, the top five teams held their places and the Jayhawks and rival Kansas State both entered The Associated Press college football poll

AP Top 25: Oklahoma slips to No. 10; Kansas, K-State enter poll; No. 1 UGA and top 5 hold steady
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Ohio St., UGA, Michigan, FSU are CFP top 4. NCAA investigation of Wolverines not considered in rank

Ohio State, Georgia, Michigan and Florida State sat atop the season’s first College Football Playoff rankings, with unbeaten Washington and Oregon next

Ohio St., UGA, Michigan, FSU are CFP top 4. NCAA investigation of Wolverines not considered in rank
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Frustrated Big Ten coaches push for league to discipline Michigan for sign-stealing, AP sources say

There is mounting pressure on Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti to discipline Michigan and coach Jim Harbaugh for a sign-stealing scheme

Frustrated Big Ten coaches push for league to discipline Michigan for sign-stealing, AP sources say
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Connor Stalions, the Michigan employee at the center of the NCAA sign-stealing investigation, quits

Connor Stalions, the low-level Michigan football staffer who is at the center of an NCAA investigation into impermissible scouting of opponents and sign stealing, has resigned

Connor Stalions, the Michigan employee at the center of the NCAA sign-stealing investigation, quits
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AP Top 25: USC drops out for first time under Lincoln Riley; Oklahoma State vaults in to No. 15

Southern California dropped out of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in more than two years and Oklahoma State vaulted into the rankings for the first time this year at No. 15

AP Top 25: USC drops out for first time under Lincoln Riley; Oklahoma State vaults in to No. 15
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Michigan prepared to take Big Ten to court if punished without full investigation, AP source says

Michigan is preparing to take possible legal action if the Big Ten punishes the football program before a full investigation of allegations of an impermissible scouting and sign-stealing scheme orchestrated by a low-level staffer

Michigan prepared to take Big Ten to court if punished without full investigation, AP source says
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Michigan is accused of stealing other team's signs, but why is that a big deal?

The football program at the University of Michigan is among the favorites to play for the national championship

Michigan is accused of stealing other team's signs, but why is that a big deal?
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Coach Jim Harbaugh banned from 3 games over sign-stealing allegations. Michigan asks judge for stay

Coach Jim Harbaugh has been banned from Michigan's three remaining regular-season games by the Big Ten for a sign-stealing scheme that has rocked college football

Coach Jim Harbaugh banned from 3 games over sign-stealing allegations. Michigan asks judge for stay
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Michigan plays without coach Jim Harbaugh, beating Penn State after no court ruling to lift his ban

No. 2 Michigan played without coach Jim Harbaugh, beating No. 9 Penn State after a judge didn't issue a ruling Saturday on the school’s attempt to temporarily lift the Big Ten Conference's penalty against the Wolverines for a sign-stealing scheme

Michigan plays without coach Jim Harbaugh, beating Penn State after no court ruling to lift his ban
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Without Jim Harbaugh, No. 2 Michigan grinds past No. 9 Penn State with 32 straight runs in 24-15 win

With coach Jim Harbaugh banned by the Big Ten Conference, J

Without Jim Harbaugh, No. 2 Michigan grinds past No. 9 Penn State with 32 straight runs in 24-15 win
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AP Top 25: Georgia's No. 1 streak hits 22, second-best ever. Louisville, Oregon State enter top 10

Georgia extended its streak of weeks being top-ranked in the AP Top 25 to 22, giving the Bulldogs the second-longest run of being No. 1 in the history of the college football poll

AP Top 25: Georgia's No. 1 streak hits 22, second-best ever. Louisville, Oregon State enter top 10
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Penn State fires offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich after another punchless big-game performance

Penn State has fired offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich one day after the Nittany Lions had another punchless performance against a highly ranked rival

Penn State fires offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich after another punchless big-game performance
Opinion|Sports

Lt. Gen. Richard Clark brings leadership, diplomacy skills to CFP as it expands, evolves

The College Football Playoff is on the verge of major changes, including expansion, its next media rights deal and possibly evolving its role as an organizing body in college sports

Lt. Gen. Richard Clark brings leadership, diplomacy skills to CFP as it expands, evolves
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Judge gives Oregon State, Washington State full control of Pac-12 and millions of dollars in assets

A judge has granted Oregon State and Washington State a preliminary injunction in their legal battle with 10 departing Pac-12 schools, giving the Pacific Northwest rivals control of the conference and millions of dollars in assets

Judge gives Oregon State, Washington State full control of Pac-12 and millions of dollars in assets
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Georgia jumps to No. 1 in CFP rankings past Ohio State. Michigan and Florida State remain in top 4

Georgia has moved up to No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, nudging past Ohio State, with third-place Michigan and fourth-place Florida State holding their spots in the top four

Georgia jumps to No. 1 in CFP rankings past Ohio State. Michigan and Florida State remain in top 4

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