Tausch will get his kicks for Notre Dame as freshman (source: USATODAY)No. 23 Notre Dame will have at least one freshman starter on the field when it opens the season against Nevada on Sept. 5, and . (source: USATODAY)
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Quarterback Riley to start season opener for No. 12 California (source: USATODAY)Coach Jeff Tedford announced that Kevin Riley will be his starting quarterback when No. 12 California opens the season against . (source: USATODAY)
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Kentucky (N) vs Miami Ohio (N)Date 09-05-09 12:05 PM
Kentucky (N)
Spread: -15(-110) Moneyline: off Total: o47.5(-110)
Miami Ohio (N)
Spread: 15(-110) Moneyline: off Total: u47.5(-110)
Backup QBs Cook, Smith leaving Miami (AP)Miami backup quarterbacks Taylor Cook and Cannon Smith both announced plans to transfer Tuesday, a surprising pair of moves that suddenly leave the Hurricanes lacking depth at the marquee position. Miami will list freshman A.J. Highsmith as the backup to starter Jacory Harris for the Sept. 7 season-opener at Florida State.
NCAA takes 2nd look at Oklahoma LB Balogun’s case (source: Seattle Post Intelligencer)NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma linebacker Mike Balogun will try to settle his eligibility issues out of court. (source: Seattle Post Intelligencer)
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Former Huskers RB Collins convicted of murderOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Former Nebraska running back Thunder Collins was convicted Monday of first-degree murder and other charges stemming from a September 2008 shooting in Omaha that left one man dead and another seriously wounded.



Pelini dismisses RB Castille for rules violationOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Running back Quentin Castille has been dismissed from the Nebraska football program for violating unspecified team rules.



Miami Fla vs Florida StDate 09-07-09 8:05 PM
Miami Fla
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Florida St
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Florida Atl vs NebraskaDate 09-05-09 7:00 PM
Florida Atl
Spread: 21.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Nebraska
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C Michigan vs Arizona UDate 09-05-09 10:00 PM
C Michigan
Spread: 13.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Arizona U
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Toledo vs PurdueDate 09-05-09 12:00 PM
Toledo
Spread: 11(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Purdue
Spread: -11(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Oregon vs Boise StDate 09-03-09 10:20 PM
Oregon
Spread: 5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Boise St
Spread: -5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Rodriguez to use three QBs in Michigan openerANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez says he plans to use three quarterbacks in the season opener against Western Michigan.



Quarterback battle still undecided at Southern California (source: USATODAY)Southern California, ranked No. 4 and chasing its eighth consecutive Pacific-10 Conference title and eighth consecutive Bowl . (source: USATODAY)
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Florida is No. 1 AP preseason Top 25 (source: Seattle Post Intelligencer)NEW YORK — As Tim Tebow and the Florida Gators prepare to make a run at their third national title in the last four seasons, the defending champions have already made some history. Florida is No. 1 in The Associated Press’ preseason Top 25 released Saturd. (source: Seattle Post Intelligencer)
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Florida No. 1 in AP preseason Top 25 (AP)As Tim Tebow and the Florida Gators prepare to make a run at their third national title in the last four seasons, the defending champions have already made some history. Florida is No. 1 in The Associated Press’ preseason Top 25 released Saturday, followed by Texas, Oklahoma, Southern California and Alabama.
Quarterback battle still undecided at Southern California (source: USATODAY)Southern California, ranked No. 4 and chasing its eighth consecutive Pacific-10 Conference title and eighth consecutive Bowl . (source: USATODAY)
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Clemson’s Parker welcomes challenge as starterCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Redshirt freshman Kyle Parker feels more confident and assertive in his first week as Clemson’s starting quarterback. Imagine how much better it will be once he learns to handle the Tigers’ traditional pre-game entrance.



Florida is No. 1 AP preseason Top 25 (source: Seattle Post Intelligencer)NEW YORK — As Tim Tebow and the Florida Gators prepare to make a run at their third national title in the last four seasons, the defending champions have already made some history. Florida is No. 1 in The Associated Press’ preseason Top 25 released Saturd. (source: Seattle Post Intelligencer)
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NCAA to appeal release of Florida St. documentsTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — NCAA lawyers say they’ll appeal a judge’s order to publicly release documents on academic cheating at Florida State.



Cincinnati U vs RutgersDate 09-07-09 4:05 PM
Cincinnati U
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Rutgers
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Oregon vs Boise StDate 09-03-09 10:20 PM
Oregon
Spread: 5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Boise St
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Back keeps Gators’ Tebow out of drills (AP)Florida quarterback Tim Tebow was held out of contact drills this week because of a sore lower back. Coach Urban Meyer said Saturday that Tebow is “fine, 100 percent,” adding that the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner will be back to full speed in practice Monday and had no disk issues. “He has not missed practice at all,” Meyer said.
Miami Fla vs Florida StDate 09-07-09 8:05 PM
Miami Fla
Spread: 5.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Florida St
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W Kentucky vs Tennessee UDate 09-05-09 12:20 PM
W Kentucky
Spread: 30(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Tennessee U
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Maryland vs CaliforniaDate 09-05-09 10:05 PM
Maryland
Spread: 21.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
California
Spread: -21.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Nevada vs Notre DameDate 09-05-09 3:35 PM
Nevada
Spread: 14(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Notre Dame
Spread: -14(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Texas loses fourth TE to season-ending injuryAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A recurring neck injury will force Texas sophomore tight end Ian Harris to miss the 2009 season.



USC starting center O’Dowd dislocates kneecapLOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California center Kristofer O’Dowd could be out for a few weeks after dislocating his right kneecap during a scrimmage.



Army vs E MichiganDate 09-05-09 7:00 PM
Army
Spread: 5.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
E Michigan
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BYU (N) vs Oklahoma (N)Date 09-05-09 7:05 PM
BYU (N)
Spread: 21.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Oklahoma (N)
Spread: -21.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Kentucky (N) vs Miami Ohio (N)Date 09-05-09 12:05 PM
Kentucky (N)
Spread: -14(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Miami Ohio (N)
Spread: 14(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
North Texas vs Ball StDate 09-03-09 7:35 PM
North Texas
Spread: 17.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Ball St
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Harris fourth Texas TE out for season (AP)A recurring neck injury will force Texas sophomore tight end Ian Harris to miss the 2009 season. Longhorns trainer Kenny Boyd made the announcement Wednesday. Harris played in three games in 2008 but has struggled to overcome a nerve injury. Harris is the fourth tight end to be lost for the season to an injury.
New Mexico vs MDate 09-05-09 7:00 PM
New Mexico
Spread: 14(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
M
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Terps’ Vasquez named to Wooden Award watch list (source: Baltimore Sun)Maryland guard Greivis Vasquez was named a preseason candidate for the John R. Wooden Award All-American Team and Player of the Year on Wednesday. (source: Baltimore Sun)
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S Carolina vs NC StateDate 09-03-09 7:05 PM
S Carolina
Spread: 4(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
NC State
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Buffalo U vs UTEPDate 09-05-09 9:00 PM
Buffalo U
Spread: 7(-120) Moneyline: off Total: off
UTEP
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Harris fourth Texas TE out for season (AP)A recurring neck injury will force Texas sophomore tight end Ian Harris to miss the 2009 season. Longhorns trainer Kenny Boyd made the announcement Wednesday. Harris played in three games in 2008 but has struggled to overcome a nerve injury. Harris is the fourth tight end to be lost for the season to an injury.
New Mexico vs MDate 09-05-09 7:00 PM
New Mexico
Spread: 14(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
M
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Terps’ Vasquez named to Wooden Award watch list (source: Baltimore Sun)Maryland guard Greivis Vasquez was named a preseason candidate for the John R. Wooden Award All-American Team and Player of the Year on Wednesday. (source: Baltimore Sun)
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S Carolina vs NC StateDate 09-03-09 7:05 PM
S Carolina
Spread: 4(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
NC State
Spread: -4(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Buffalo U vs UTEPDate 09-05-09 9:00 PM
Buffalo U
Spread: 7(-120) Moneyline: off Total: off
UTEP
Spread: -7(Even) Moneyline: off Total: off
Oklahoma St. loses heralded recruit Karron Johnson to junior college (source: USATODAY)Oklahoma State coach Travis Ford says touted recruit Karron Johnson won’t be joining the Cowboys this season. (source: USATODAY)
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Wannstedt: Stull will be Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback (source: USATODAY)Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt made the decision he felt couldn’t wait: Senior quarterback Bill Stull will start his third consecutive . (source: USATODAY)
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Media organizations object to new SEC policyNEW YORK (AP) — The presidents of three leading media organizations sent a letter to Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive on Wednesday protesting the league’s credential policy for college football.



Mississippi vs MemphisDate 09-06-09 3:35 PM
Mississippi
Spread: -17.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Memphis
Spread: 17.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Troy vs Bowling GreenDate 09-03-09 7:00 PM
Troy
Spread: -6.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Bowling Green
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