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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW10G The Herald-Dispatch — Huntington, WV, Saturday, August 24, 2013 www.herald-dispatch.com

By STEPHEN HAWKINSThe Associated Press

Tulsa and East Carolina get one more chance to win another Conference USA title before moving to a new league.

Or maybe a newcomer like Louisi-ana Tech or Middle Tennessee can get started with a championship in C-USA, which still has plenty of teams coming and going.

The Bulldogs and Blue Raiders are among six new teams this season in Conference USA, those additions more than offsetting the four that left. Tulane joins Tulsa and East Carolina as schools in their final season in the league — and that trio will be fully replaced over the next two years.

“Honestly, it’s exciting to me. I think that having the fact that it’s already out there that there’s going to be transition when the year’s over, it takes away the concern,” said Tulsa coach Bill Blanken-ship. “What I’m more excited about is getting to play Texas-San Antonio and Larry Coker, and North Texas and Dan McCarney, and Skip Holtz and Louisiana Tech.”

Defending C-USA champion Tulsa lost eight starters from the league’s top defense but is still the West Division favorite. The Golden Hurricane also won the league’s first championship game in 2005. East Carolina, which has also won two titles in that span, returns eight start-ers on both offense and defense and is favored in the East on its way out.

“It’s not that awkward and being picked always just makes it a real challenge, but it shows great respect for your program,” Pirates coach Ruffin McNeill said.

McNeill is in his fourth season at East

Carolina, where he replaced Skip Holtz, who is back in C-USA in his first season at Louisiana Tech. The Bulldogs didn’t play in a bowl last season even after going 9-3 while averaging 51 points and 578 yards per game. Sonny Dykes, another son of a well-known head coach, left for California and there are also 32 seniors gone from that squad.

The only way Holtz faces East Carolina is if both teams make it to the league championship game.

When Tulsa, East Carolina and Tulane head to the American Athletic Confer-ence, there will be seven former C-USA

teams next season in the league that used to be the Big East. Here are five things to look for this season in the C-USA:

1) WELCOME — AND STAY AWHILE: There are four first-year coaches in C-USA, and all are at schools set to still be in the league next season. Sean Kugler is a UTEP alum and former assistant (1993-2000) who then coached for three NFL teams before getting his first head coaching job as Mike Price’s replace-ment. Former Oklahoma State offensive coordinator Todd Monken takes over at Southern Miss, which was the only winless FBS team last season at 0-12, coming a year after the Golden Eagles were 12-2 and C-USA champs. Southern Miss next season will be the only team remaining from the original 1996 C-USA lineup. Holtz spent the last three seasons in the Big East with South Florida. Ron Turner is in his first season at FIU after working for three different NFL teams since his stint at Illinois’ head coach from 1997-2004.

2) LOT OF LONE STAR: Four of the league’s 14 teams are in Texas — North Texas, Rice, UTEP and UTSA. That should help build some regional rival-ries, especially with all of them in the West Division. “You look back at the Southwest Conference days, all the great rivalries existed because of the locations of the universities,” Rice coach David Bailiff said. And Louisiana Tech, which had been in the WAC, isn’t too far away. “All of a sudden you’ve got car-ride trips for your fan base, where people get in the car and put the flag in the window,” Holtz said. “Their fans can also come to our place, which I think is going to be a completely different atmosphere for

Louisiana Tech. Because being in the WAC, every trip’s been a plane ride.”

3) PASSING HERD: With Rakeem Cato throwing the ball at Marshall, expect more video game-like numbers from the offense. Cato led the FBS last year with 350 yards passing and 34 completions a game, along with a league-best 37 touch-downs. His career 66 percent completion rate is current the best in school history, ahead of Byron Leftwich or Chad Pen-nington. And Cato has his top receiver back in junior Tommy Shuler, who had a school-record 110 catches last season for 1,138 yards and six touchdowns.

4) SUNNY OUTLOOK?: Middle Tennes-see, going into its 99th football season, was part of a three-way tie for second in the Sun Belt Conference last season. Florida Atlantic and FIU were both 2-6 in the Sun Belt, and the only team to fin-ish below them in that league was South Alabama, a transitioning FBS team that wasn’t even eligible for the league title. FIU lost eight starters on both sides of the ball, but Florida Atlantic has 15 starters back (seven on offense, eight on defense).

5) NOW FOR THE KICKER(S): Tulane kicker Cairo Santos made all 21 of his field goal attempts last season, including a 57-yarder that matched Rice’s Chris Boswell for the longest in the conference. Boswell made an FBS-high six kicks of at least 50 yards last season and has 11 in his career. UAB’s Ty Long was 14 of 17 with a 54-yarder. Half of the league’s teams have returning kickers who made kicks of at least 51 yards. The others are UTSA’s Sean Ianno, Southern Miss’ Corey Acos-ta, Florida Atlantic’s Mitch Anderson and East Carolina’s Warren Harvey.

Tulsa, ECU chance to exit C-USA with another title

C-USA pollHUNTINGTON — Conference

USA football head coaches picked East Carolina and Tulsa respectively as the favored teams to win the East Division and West Division titles

East Carolina, Marshall and Mid-dle Tennesse received East Division votes for first place. Marshall finished second in East Division voting.

Tulsa was unanimously chosen as the preseason favorite in the West Division. The C-USA Championship Game, pitting the division champi-ons, is Saturday, Dec. 7.

C-USA pollTotal points, (first-place votes)

EASt DiviSion1. East Carolina (11) 952. Marshall (2) 823. Middle Tennessee (1) 704. UAB 545. Southern Miss 406. Florida Atlantic 287. FIU 23

WESt DiviSion1. Tulsa (14) 982. Rice 763. Louisiana Tech 724. UTEP 465. North Texas 396. Tulane 317. UTSA 30

The Associated Press

Tulsa head coach Bill Blankenship speaks during a news conference at the University of Tulsa’s NCAA college football media day, Aug. 5 in Tulsa, Okla.

The Herald-DispatchGRAYSON, Ky. — Kentucky

Christian University was pre-dicted for a third-place finish in the Mid-South Conference East Division in a poll of the head coaches.

Georgetown (Ky.) is the East Division preseason favorite while Bethel (Tenn.) and Bel-haven (Miss.) are co-favorites to win the West Division.

The KCU Knights finished with a 7-4 record in 2012 and were No. 25 in the NAIA post-season poll.

Gene Peterson is the new KCU head coach, replacing Mike Furrey who left to coach wide receivers at Marshall Uni-versity.

Peterson, a native of Marion County, Ky., has more than 30 years of coaching experience including the last two seasons on the KCU staff.

He coached for 26 years at Fleming County High School in Flemingsburg, Ky., where his

teams had Top 10 state rank-ings in 2009, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2001. He was selected as the Eastern Kentucky Con-ference coach of the year three times.

Quarterback Graham John-ston, a 6-foot, 205-pound junior from Plain City, Ohio, is back.

Up front blocking for John-ston will be offensive linemen Blake Clowes (6-2, 295, Jr.) who was an All Mid-South East Division first team selection and Preston Collier (6-7, 310, So.), an all-conference honor-able mention player.

Senior defensive lineman Marvin Newkirk (6-1, 280) also received conference first team honors.

KCU tapped for 3rd place in Mid-South

From staff and wire dispatchesATHENS, Ohio — Ohio

University is expected to challenge for Mid-American Conference supremacy with an offense that can line up against anyone.

It starts with quarterback Tyler Tettleton, a 6-foot, 207-pound senior, who is on sever-al preseason award watch lists including the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. Last sea-son the Norman, Okla., native passed for 2,844 yards with 18 touchdowns and just four interceptions.

Tettleton has led the Bob-cats to two-straight bowl game wins while re-writing the Bob-cats’ quarterback records, and he’s not done yet. Solich views him as the total package.

“He can run, he can throw, he’s a leader, and demanding of himself and of his team-mates,” Solich said. “He wants to be perfect in everything that he does.”

Entering the season Tettle-ton holds Ohio career records for passing yards (6,274), com-pletions (504) and touchdowns (46).

Last year injuries forced Tettleton to rely heavily on Beau Blankenship in the back-field. Although it worked out pretty well, options are never a bad thing to have. This year, barring injuries, Blankenship

will have some partners who should take a load off of his back and add new elements to the game.

Blankenship (5-9, 206, Sr.) rushed for a school-record 1 ,604 yards and scored 16 touchdowns.

Other runners in the stable include Ryan Boykin (6-1, 225, Sr.), Tim Edmond (5-11, 240, Jr.) who moved from defense and Daz Patterson (5-7, 185, So.).

“I think we have an opportu-nity to be an explosive football team on the offensive side of it,” Solich said.

Donte Foster (6 -1 , 200, Sr.) is part of a deep group of receivers that includes Chase Cochran (6-1, 192, Jr.) and Mario Dovell (6-0, 205), Sr.). Cochran showed he can provide a deep threat with three catches for 162 yards and a touchdown in the Inde-pendence Bowl victory over

Louisiana-Monroe.Foster was last season’s lead-

ing receiver with 59 catches for 659 yards and eight scores.

The tight ends are Troy Hill (6-5, 245, Sr.) who has healthy after battling injuries through-out his career and N.C. State transfer Anthony Talbert (6-4, 245, Sr.).

Starters back on the offen-sive line are left guard Jon Lechner (6-6, 315, Sr.), right tackle Ryan McGrath (6-6, 300, Sr.) and left tackle John Prior (6-6, 300, Sr.).

Ohio returned eight start-ers on offense and six on defense.

“We will battle anybody that’s on the field,” Solich said. “We expect to win when we take the field.”

Linebacker Keith Moore (6-foot, 220, Sr.) collected Defen-sive Most Valuable Player hon-ors at the Independence Bowl. Moore led the Bobcats in 2012 with 98 total tackles. Defen-sive end Nic Barber (6-3, 240, Sr.) is also back.

Travis Carrie (5-11, 212, Sr.) was an All-MAC second team selection at cornerback. He’s joined in the secondary by cor-nerback Larenzo Fisher (5-11, 182, Jr.), cornerback Ian Wells (5-11, 195, So.) and safety Josh Kristoff (6-foot, 200, Jr.).

Grant Venham (6-3, 210, So.) is back as the punter.

Ohio University a legitimate contender for MAC supremacy

By GARY B. GRAVESThe Associated Press

MOREHEAD, Ky. — After 12 years behind the scenes at Morehead State, Rob Tenyer is now in charge of the Eagles’ program.

That means more responsi-bilities, but Tenyer feels he’s ready because he’s “worn a lot of different hats” at Morehead. Tenyer most recently was the Eagles’ offensive coordinator, guiding a unit that has led the Pioneer League in scor-ing, total yardage and passing yards the past two seasons.

Tenyer’s priority besides reversing last year ’s 4 -7 record is replacing seven offensive starters including quarterback Zach Lewis, who passed for 2,955 yards and 25 touchdowns. Fortunately for Morehead State, junior tail-back Rees Macshara returns after rushing for 1,013 yards.

An experienced defense c o u l d h e l p t h e E a g l e s rebound; there was room for improvement after allowing an average of 428.4 yards per

game last season.Having served as an equip-

ment ma nager, s t reng t h coach, running backs and receivers coach, recruiting coordinator and other jobs, nothing about moving up to the top spot surprises Teny-er.

“I think all those experi-ences a nd supplementa l responsibilities has allowed me to make a pretty good transition,” he said.

Here are five things to watch with Tenyer now running the show at Morehead State:

1. TIME OF POSSESSION: Opponents held the ball 12 min-utes longer per game last season and converted 48% of third-down chances. The Eagles are looking for more three-and-outs

with a veteran defense.2. MORE REES, PLEASE:

Rees Macshara was the Eagles’ first 1,000-yard rusher since 2000 and might be their pri-mary offensive choice initially as the quarterback adjust to the spread formation.

3. DEFENSIVE PRESSURE: Junior linebacker Jordan Hen-drix set a school record with 123 tackles last season but had just 2 for loss, making it obvi-ous where improvement is needed.

4. QUARTERBACK GROWTH: Redshirt freshman Logan John-son is the frontrunner over junior Boone Goldsmith, but the winner has big shoes to fill with Zach Lewis’ departure.

5. BECOME ROAD WAR-RIORS: The Eagles protected their nest for the most part at 4-2 overall and 3-1 in the con-ference. But they were winless away from home, which must change in order for them to contend.

Predicted order of f in-ish: Seventh in the Pioneer League.

Former longtime assistant is now Morehead’s head coach

OHIO BOBCATS

MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES

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AIR FORCEAug. 31 Colgate, 3 p.m.Sep. 7 Utah St., 3:30 p.m.Sep. 13 at Boise St., 9 p.m.Sep. 21 Wyoming, TBASep. 28 at Nevada, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 5 at Navy, 11:30 a.m.Oct. 10 San Diego St., 9 p.m.Oct. 26 Notre Dame, 5 p.m.Nov. 2 Army, TBANov. 8 at New Mexico, 9 p.m.Nov. 21 UNLV, 9:30 p.m.Nov. 30 at Colorado St., TBA

AKRONAug. 29 at UCF, 7 p.m.Sep. 7 James Madison, 6 p.m.Sep. 14 at Michigan, NoonSep. 21 Louisiana-Lafayette, 6

p.m.Sep. 28 at Bowling Green, TBAOct. 5 Ohio, 2 p.m.Oct. 12 at N. Illinois, 5 p.m.Oct. 19 at Miami (Ohio), TBAOct. 26 Ball St., NoonNov. 2 Kent St., 3:30 p.m.Nov. 16 at UMass, 1 p.m.Nov. 29 Toledo, TBA

ALABAMAAug. 31 Virginia Tech, 5:30 p.m.Sep. 14 at Texas A&M, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 21 Colorado St., TBASep. 28 Mississippi, TBAOct. 5 Georgia St., TBAOct. 12 at Kentucky, TBAOct. 19 Arkansas, TBAOct. 26 Tennessee, TBANov. 9 LSU, TBANov. 16 at Mississippi St., TBANov. 23 Chattanooga, TBANov. 30 at Auburn, TBA

APPALACHIAN ST.Aug. 31 at Montana, 9 p.m.Sep. 7 NC A&T, 6 p.m.Sep. 21 at Elon, TBASep. 28 Charleston Southern,

3:30 p.m.Oct. 5 at The Citadel, 2 p.m.Oct. 12 Samford, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 19 at Furman, 1:30 p.m.Oct. 26 Georgia Southern, 3:30

p.m.Nov. 2 Chattanooga, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 9 at Georgia, TBANov. 16 at Wofford, 1:30 p.m.Nov. 23 W. Carolina, 3:30 p.m.

ARIZONAAug. 30 N. Arizona, 10 p.m.Sep. 7 at UNLV, 10:30 p.m.Sep. 14 UTSA, TBASep. 28 at Washington, TBAOct. 10 at Southern Cal, 10:30

p.m.Oct. 19 Utah, TBAOct. 26 at Colorado, TBANov. 2 at California, TBANov. 9 UCLA, TBANov. 16 Washington St., TBANov. 23 Oregon, TBANov. 30 at Arizona St., TBA

ARIZONA ST.Sep. 5 Sacramento St., 10 p.m.Sep. 14 Wisconsin, 10:30 p.m.Sep. 21 at Stanford, TBASep. 28 Southern Cal, TBAOct. 5 Notre Dame, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 12 Colorado, TBAOct. 19 Washington, TBAOct. 31 at Washington St., 10:30

p.m.Nov. 9 at Utah, TBANov. 16 Oregon St., TBANov. 23 at UCLA, TBANov. 30 Arizona, TBA

ARKANSASAug. 31 Louisiana-Lafayette, 4

p.m.Sep. 7 Samford, 7 p.m.Sep. 14 Southern Miss., 12:21

p.m.Sep. 21 at Rutgers, TBASep. 28 Texas A&M, TBAOct. 5 at Florida, TBAOct. 12 South Carolina, TBAOct. 19 at Alabama, TBANov. 2 Auburn, TBANov. 9 at Mississippi, TBANov. 23 Mississippi St., TBANov. 29 at LSU, 2:30 p.m.

ARMYAug. 30 Morgan St., 7 p.m.Sep. 7 at Ball St., NoonSep. 14 Stanford, NoonSep. 21 Wake Forest, NoonSep. 28 at Louisiana Tech, 3:30

p.m.Oct. 5 at Boston College, TBAOct. 12 E. Michigan, NoonOct. 19 at Temple, TBANov. 2 at Air Force, TBANov. 9 W. Kentucky, NoonNov. 30 at Hawaii, TBADec. 14 Navy, 3 p.m.

AUBURNAug. 31 Washington St., 7 p.m.Sep. 7 Arkansas St., 7:30 p.m.Sep. 14 Mississippi St., 7 p.m.Sep. 21 at LSU, TBAOct. 5 Mississippi, TBAOct. 12 W. Carolina, TBAOct. 19 at Texas A&M, TBAOct. 26 FAU, TBANov. 2 at Arkansas, TBANov. 9 at Tennessee, TBANov. 16 Georgia, TBANov. 30 Alabama, TBA

BYUAug. 31 at Virginia, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 7 Texas, 7 p.m.Sep. 21 Utah, TBASep. 27 Middle Tennessee, TBAOct. 4 at Utah St., 8 p.m.Oct. 12 Georgia Tech, TBAOct. 19 at Houston, TBAOct. 25 Boise St., 8 p.m.Nov. 9 at Wisconsin, TBANov. 16 Idaho St., TBANov. 23 at Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 30 at Nevada, 3 p.m.

BALL ST.Aug. 29 Illinois St., 7 p.m.Sep. 7 Army, NoonSep. 14 at North Texas, 4 p.m.Sep. 21 at E. Michigan, 1 p.m.Sep. 28 Toledo, 3 p.m.Oct. 5 at Virginia, TBAOct. 12 Kent St., 3 p.m.Oct. 19 at W. Michigan, 2 p.m.Oct. 26 at Akron, NoonNov. 6 Cent. Michigan, 8 p.m.Nov. 13 at N. Illinois, 8 p.m.Nov. 29 Miami (Ohio), TBA

BAYLORAug. 31 Wofford, 7:30 p.m.Sep. 7 Buffalo, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 21 Louisiana-Monroe, TBAOct. 5 West Virginia, TBAOct. 12 at Kansas St., TBAOct. 19 Iowa St., TBAOct. 26 at Kansas, TBANov. 7 Oklahoma, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 16 Texas Tech, TBANov. 23 at Oklahoma St., TBANov. 30 at TCU, TBADec. 7 Texas, TBA

BOISE ST.Aug. 31 at Washington, 10 p.m.Sep. 7 UT-Martin, 3 p.m.Sep. 13 Air Force, 9 p.m.Sep. 20 at Fresno St., 9 p.m.Sep. 28 Southern Miss., TBAOct. 12 at Utah St., 7:30 p.m.Oct. 19 Nevada, 8 p.m.Oct. 25 at BYU, 8 p.m.Nov. 2 at Colorado St., 8 p.m.Nov. 16 Wyoming, TBANov. 23 at San Diego St., 10:30

p.m.Nov. 30 New Mexico, TBA

BOSTON COLLEGEAug. 31 Villanova, NoonSep. 6 Wake Forest, 8 p.m.Sep. 14 at Southern Cal, TBASep. 28 Florida St., TBAOct. 5 Army, TBAOct. 12 at Clemson, TBAOct. 26 at North Carolina, TBANov. 2 Virginia Tech, TBANov. 9 at New Mexico St., TBANov. 16 NC State, TBANov. 23 at Maryland, TBANov. 30 at Syracuse, TBA

BOWLING GREENAug. 29 Tulsa, 7 p.m.Sep. 7 at Kent St., NoonSep. 14 at Indiana, NoonSep. 21 Murray St., 3:30 p.m.Sep. 28 Akron, TBAOct. 5 UMass, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 12 at Mississippi St., TBAOct. 26 Toledo, TBANov. 5 at Miami (Ohio), 8 p.m.Nov. 12 Ohio, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 23 at E. Michigan, 1 p.m.Nov. 29 at Buffalo, TBA

BUFFALOAug. 31 at Ohio St., NoonSep. 7 at Baylor, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 14 Stony Brook, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 28 UConn, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 5 E. Michigan, NoonOct. 12 at W. Michigan, 2 p.m.Oct. 19 UMass, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 26 at Kent St., TBANov. 5 Ohio, 8 p.m.Nov. 12 at Toledo, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 19 at Miami (Ohio), 8 p.m.Nov. 29 Bowling Green, TBA

CALIFORNIAAug. 31 Northwestern, 10:30 p.m.Sep. 7 Portland St., 5 p.m.Sep. 14 Ohio St., 7 p.m.Sep. 28 at Oregon, TBA

Oct. 5 Washington St., TBAOct. 12 at UCLA, TBAOct. 19 Oregon St., TBAOct. 26 at Washington, TBANov. 2 Arizona, TBANov. 9 Southern Cal, TBANov. 16 at Colorado, TBANov. 23 at Stanford, TBA

CENT. MICHIGANAug. 31 at Michigan, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 7 New Hampshire, 3 p.m.Sep. 14 at UNLV, TBASep. 21 Toledo, NoonSep. 28 at NC State, TBAOct. 5 at Miami (Ohio), TBAOct. 12 at Ohio, 2 p.m.Oct. 19 N. Illinois, 3 p.m.Nov. 6 at Ball St., 8 p.m.Nov. 16 at W. Michigan, NoonNov. 23 UMass, 1 p.m.Nov. 29 E. Michigan, TBA

CHARLOTTEAug. 31 Campbell, NoonSep. 7 Chowan, TBASep. 14 NC Central, TBASep. 21 at James Madison, 6 p.m.Sep. 28 at Presbyterian, 2 p.m.Oct. 5 Gardner-Webb, TBAOct. 12 NC Pembroke, TBAOct. 26 at Charleston Southern,

1:30 p.m.Nov. 2 at Coastal Carolina, TBANov. 9 Wesley, TBANov. 23 at Morehead St., 1 p.m.

CHATTANOOGAAug. 29 UT-Martin, 7 p.m.Sep. 7 at Georgia St., 2 p.m.Sep. 14 Austin Peay, 6 p.m.Sep. 28 at Georgia Southern, 6

p.m.Oct. 5 W. Carolina, 6 p.m.Oct. 12 Furman, 6 p.m.Oct. 19 at Elon, TBAOct. 26 The Citadel, 2 p.m.Nov. 2 at Appalachian St., 3:30

p.m.Nov. 9 Wofford, 2 p.m.Nov. 16 at Samford, TBANov. 23 at Alabama, TBA

CINCINNATIAug. 31 Purdue, NoonSep. 7 at Illinois, NoonSep. 14 Northwestern St., TBASep. 21 at Miami (Ohio), TBAOct. 5 at South Florida, TBAOct. 11 Temple, TBAOct. 19 UConn, TBAOct. 30 at Memphis, 8 p.m.Nov. 9 SMU, TBANov. 16 at Rutgers, TBANov. 23 at Houston, TBADec. 5 Louisville, 7:30 p.m.

CLEMSONAug. 31 Georgia, 8 p.m.Sep. 7 SC State, 12:30 p.m.Sep. 19 at NC State, 7:30 p.m.Sep. 28 Wake Forest, TBAOct. 5 at Syracuse, TBAOct. 12 Boston College, TBAOct. 19 Florida St., TBAOct. 26 at Maryland, TBANov. 2 at Virginia, TBANov. 14 Georgia Tech, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 23 The Citadel, TBANov. 30 at South Carolina, TBA

COLORADOSep. 1 at Colorado St., 6 p.m.Sep. 7 Cent. Arkansas, 8 p.m.Sep. 14 Fresno St., 2 p.m.Sep. 28 at Oregon St., TBAOct. 5 Oregon, TBAOct. 12 at Arizona St., TBAOct. 26 Arizona, TBANov. 2 at UCLA, TBANov. 9 at Washington, TBANov. 16 California, TBANov. 23 Southern Cal, TBANov. 30 at Utah, TBA

COLORADO ST.Sep. 1 Colorado, 6 p.m.Sep. 7 at Tulsa, 7 p.m.Sep. 14 Cal Poly, TBASep. 21 at Alabama, TBASep. 28 UTEP, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 12 San Jose St., 3:30 p.m.Oct. 19 at Wyoming, TBAOct. 26 at Hawaii, TBANov. 2 Boise St., 8 p.m.Nov. 9 Nevada, TBANov. 16 at New Mexico, 3 p.m.Nov. 23 at Utah St., 3:30 p.m.Nov. 30 Air Force, TBA

DUKEAug. 31 NC Central, 4 p.m.Sep. 7 at Memphis, 4:30 p.m.Sep. 14 Georgia Tech, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 21 Pittsburgh, TBASep. 28 Troy, TBAOct. 12 Navy, TBAOct. 19 at Virginia, TBAOct. 26 at Virginia Tech, TBANov. 9 NC State, TBANov. 16 Miami, TBANov. 23 at Wake Forest, TBANov. 30 at North Carolina, TBA

E. KENTUCKYAug. 29 Robert Morris, 7 p.m.Sep. 7 at Louisville, NoonSep. 14 Coastal Carolina, 6 p.m.Sep. 21 at Morehead St., 7 p.m.Sep. 28 at E. Illinois, 2:30 p.m.Oct. 5 Austin Peay, 6 p.m.Oct. 19 Tennessee Tech, 3 p.m.Oct. 26 at SE Missouri, 2 p.m.Nov. 2 Tennessee St., 1 p.m.Nov. 9 at Jacksonville St., 4 p.m.Nov. 16 UT-Martin, 1 p.m.Nov. 23 at Murray St., 1 p.m.

E. MICHIGANAug. 31 Howard, 6 p.m.Sep. 7 at Penn St., NoonSep. 14 at Rutgers, 1 p.m.Sep. 21 Ball St., 1 p.m.Oct. 5 at Buffalo, NoonOct. 12 at Army, NoonOct. 19 Ohio, 1 p.m.Oct. 26 at N. Illinois, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 2 at Toledo, 7 p.m.Nov. 9 W. Michigan, 1 p.m.Nov. 23 Bowling Green, 1 p.m.Nov. 29 at Cent. Michigan, TBA

EAST CAROLINAAug. 31 Old Dominion, 7 p.m.Sep. 5 FAU, 7:30 p.m.Sep. 14 Virginia Tech, NoonSep. 28 at North Carolina, TBAOct. 5 at Middle Tennessee, TBAOct. 12 at Tulane, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 19 Southern Miss., TBANov. 2 at FIU, TBANov. 9 Tulsa, TBANov. 16 UAB, TBANov. 23 at NC State, TBANov. 29 at Marshall, Noon

FLORIDA ATLANTICAug. 30 at Miami, 8 p.m.Sep. 5 at East Carolina, 7:30 p.m.Sep. 14 at South Florida, 7 p.m.Sep. 21 Middle Tennessee, TBASep. 28 at Rice, 7 p.m.Oct. 5 at UAB, TBAOct. 12 Marshall, 5 p.m.Oct. 26 at Auburn, TBANov. 2 Tulane, TBANov. 16 at Southern Miss., TBANov. 23 New Mexico St., TBANov. 29 FIU, 3 p.m.

FIUAug. 31 at Maryland, 12:30 p.m.Sep. 6 UCF, 8 p.m.Sep. 14 Bethune-Cookman, 6

p.m.Sep. 21 at Louisville, TBAOct. 5 at Southern Miss., TBAOct. 12 UAB, TBAOct. 26 Louisiana Tech, TBANov. 2 East Carolina, TBANov. 9 at Middle Tennessee, 5

p.m.Nov. 16 at UTEP, TBANov. 23 Marshall, TBANov. 29 at FAU, 3 p.m.

FLORIDAAug. 31 Toledo, 12:21 p.m.Sep. 7 at Miami, NoonSep. 21 Tennessee, TBASep. 28 at Kentucky, TBAOct. 5 Arkansas, TBAOct. 12 at LSU, TBAOct. 19 at Missouri, TBANov. 2 at Georgia, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 9 Vanderbilt, TBANov. 16 at South Carolina, TBANov. 23 Georgia Southern, TBANov. 30 Florida St., TBA

FLORIDA ST.Sep. 2 at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m.Sep. 14 Nevada, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 21 Bethune-Cookman, TBASep. 28 at Boston College, TBAOct. 5 Maryland, TBAOct. 19 at Clemson, TBAOct. 26 NC State, TBANov. 2 Miami, TBANov. 9 at Wake Forest, TBANov. 16 Syracuse, TBANov. 23 Idaho, TBANov. 30 at Florida, TBA

FRESNO ST.Aug. 29 Rutgers, 10:30 p.m.Sep. 7 Cal Poly, 10 p.m.Sep. 14 at Colorado, 2 p.m.Sep. 20 Boise St., 9 p.m.Sep. 28 at Hawaii, TBAOct. 5 at Idaho, TBAOct. 19 UNLV, 10 p.m.Oct. 26 at San Diego St., TBANov. 2 Nevada, 7 p.m.Nov. 9 at Wyoming, TBANov. 23 New Mexico, 7 p.m.Nov. 29 at San Jose St., 3:30 p.m.

FURMAN

Aug. 31 at Gardner-Webb, 6 p.m.Sep. 7 at Coastal Carolina, TBASep. 14 Presbyterian, NoonSep. 28 at The Citadel, 6 p.m.Oct. 5 Elon, 1:30 p.m.Oct. 12 at Chattanooga, 6 p.m.Oct. 19 Appalachian St., 1:30 p.m.Oct. 26 at LSU, TBANov. 2 at Georgia Southern, 2

p.m.Nov. 9 Samford, 1:30 p.m.Nov. 16 at W. Carolina, TBANov. 23 Wofford, Noon

GARDNER-WEBBAug. 31 Furman, 6 p.m.Sep. 7 at Marshall, 6:30 p.m.Sep. 14 Richmond, 6 p.m.Sep. 21 at Wofford, 7 p.m.Oct. 5 at Charlotte, TBAOct. 12 at Coastal Carolina, TBAOct. 26 Liberty, 1:30 p.m.Nov. 9 at VMI, 1:30 p.m.Nov. 16 Charleston Southern,

1:30 p.m.Nov. 23 at Presbyterian, 1 p.m.

GEORGIAAug. 31 at Clemson, 8 p.m.Sep. 7 South Carolina, 4:30 p.m.Sep. 21 North Texas, TBASep. 28 LSU, TBAOct. 5 at Tennessee, TBAOct. 12 Missouri, TBAOct. 19 at Vanderbilt, TBANov. 2 Florida, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 9 Appalachian St., TBANov. 16 at Auburn, TBANov. 23 Kentucky, TBANov. 30 at Georgia Tech, TBA

GEORGIA TECHAug. 31 Elon, NoonSep. 14 at Duke, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 21 North Carolina, TBASep. 26 Virginia Tech, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 5 at Miami, TBAOct. 12 at BYU, TBAOct. 19 Syracuse, TBAOct. 26 at Virginia, TBANov. 2 Pittsburgh, TBANov. 14 at Clemson, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 23 Alabama A&M, TBANov. 30 Georgia, TBA

GRAMBLING ST.Aug. 31 Alabama A&M, 7 p.m.Sep. 7 at Louisiana-Monroe, TBASep. 14 Lincoln (Mo.), 5 p.m.Sep. 21 at Alabama St., 6 p.m.Sep. 28 Lamar, 7 p.m.Oct. 5 Prairie View, 7 p.m.Oct. 12 at Alcorn St., 4 p.m.Oct. 19 at Jackson St., 3 p.m.Oct. 26 Texas Southern, 3 p.m.Nov. 2 MVSU, 3 p.m.Nov. 9 at Ark.-Pine Bluff, 3:30

p.m.Nov. 30 Southern U., 2:30 p.m.

HARVARDSep. 21 at San Diego, 3 p.m.Sep. 28 Brown, 7 p.m.Oct. 5 at Holy Cross, TBAOct. 12 at Cornell, TBAOct. 19 Lafayette, 1 p.m.Oct. 26 Princeton, 1 p.m.Nov. 2 Dartmouth, 5 p.m.Nov. 9 at Columbia, TBANov. 16 Penn, 1 p.m.Nov. 23 at Yale, Noon

HAWAIIAug. 29 Southern Cal, 11 p.m.Sep. 7 at Oregon St., 8 p.m.Sep. 21 at Nevada, TBASep. 28 Fresno St., TBAOct. 5 San Jose St., TBAOct. 12 at UNLV, TBAOct. 26 Colorado St., TBANov. 2 at Utah St., 4 p.m.Nov. 9 at Navy, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 16 San Diego St., 10:30 p.m.Nov. 23 at Wyoming, TBANov. 30 Army, TBA

HOUSTONAug. 30 Southern U., 8:30 p.m.Sep. 7 at Temple, NoonSep. 21 at Rice, 3 p.m.Sep. 28 at UTSA, TBAOct. 12 Memphis, TBAOct. 19 BYU, TBAOct. 26 at Rutgers, TBAOct. 31 South Florida, TBANov. 9 at UCF, TBANov. 16 at Louisville, TBANov. 23 Cincinnati, TBANov. 29 SMU, TBA

IDAHOAug. 31 at North Texas, 7 p.m.Sep. 7 at Wyoming, TBASep. 14 N. Illinois, TBASep. 21 at Washington St., TBASep. 28 Temple, TBAOct. 5 Fresno St., TBAOct. 12 at Arkansas St., TBAOct. 26 at Mississippi, TBANov. 2 Texas St., TBANov. 9 Old Dominion, TBANov. 23 at Florida St., TBANov. 30 at New Mexico St., TBA

ILLINOISAug. 31 S. Illinois, NoonSep. 7 Cincinnati, NoonSep. 14 Washington, 6 p.m.Sep. 28 Miami (Ohio), TBAOct. 5 at Nebraska, NoonOct. 19 Wisconsin, 8 p.m.Oct. 26 Michigan St., 3:30 p.m.Nov. 2 at Penn St., TBANov. 9 at Indiana, TBANov. 16 Ohio St., TBANov. 23 at Purdue, TBANov. 30 Northwestern, TBA

ILLINOIS ST.Aug. 29 at Ball St., 7 p.m.Sep. 14 at E. Illinois, 7 p.m.Sep. 21 Abilene Christian, TBASep. 28 at Missouri St., 2 p.m.Oct. 5 W. Illinois, TBAOct. 12 at Youngstown St., 7 p.m.Oct. 19 Indiana St., TBAOct. 26 South Dakota, TBANov. 2 N. Iowa, TBANov. 9 at N. Dakota St., TBANov. 16 at S. Illinois, TBA

INDIANAAug. 29 Indiana St., 7 p.m.Sep. 7 Navy, 6 p.m.Sep. 14 Bowling Green, NoonSep. 21 Missouri, 8 p.m.Oct. 5 Penn St., TBAOct. 12 at Michigan St., NoonOct. 19 at Michigan, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 2 Minnesota, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 9 Illinois, TBANov. 16 at Wisconsin, TBANov. 23 at Ohio St., TBANov. 30 Purdue, TBA

IOWAAug. 31 N. Illinois, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 7 Missouri St., NoonSep. 14 at Iowa St., 6 p.m.Sep. 21 W. Michigan, TBASep. 28 at Minnesota, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 5 Michigan St., NoonOct. 19 at Ohio St., 3:30 p.m.Oct. 26 Northwestern, TBANov. 2 Wisconsin, TBANov. 9 at Purdue, TBANov. 23 Michigan, TBANov. 29 at Nebraska, Noon

IOWA ST.Aug. 31 N. Iowa, 8 p.m.Sep. 14 Iowa, 6 p.m.Sep. 26 at Tulsa, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 3 Texas, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 12 at Texas Tech, TBAOct. 19 at Baylor, TBAOct. 26 Oklahoma St., TBANov. 2 at Kansas St., TBANov. 9 TCU, TBANov. 16 at Oklahoma, TBANov. 23 Kansas, TBANov. 30 at West Virginia, TBA

JAMES MADISONAug. 31 CCSU, 6 p.m.Sep. 7 at Akron, 6 p.m.Sep. 14 St. Francis (Pa.), 6 p.m.Sep. 21 Charlotte, 6 p.m.Sep. 28 at Delaware, 6 p.m.Oct. 5 Albany (NY), TBAOct. 12 Richmond, TBAOct. 26 at William & Mary, TBANov. 2 Villanova, TBANov. 9 at New Hampshire, NoonNov. 16 Stony Brook, TBANov. 23 at Towson, TBA

KANSASSep. 7 South Dakota, 7 p.m.Sep. 14 at Rice, 7:30 p.m.Sep. 21 Louisiana Tech, TBAOct. 5 Texas Tech, TBAOct. 12 at TCU, TBAOct. 19 Oklahoma, TBAOct. 26 Baylor, TBANov. 2 at Texas, TBANov. 9 at Oklahoma St., TBANov. 16 West Virginia, TBANov. 23 at Iowa St., TBANov. 30 Kansas St., TBA

KANSAS ST.Aug. 30 N. Dakota St., 8:30 p.m.Sep. 7 Louisiana-Lafayette, 6:30

p.m.Sep. 14 UMass, 7 p.m.Sep. 21 at Texas, TBAOct. 5 at Oklahoma St., TBAOct. 12 Baylor, TBAOct. 26 West Virginia, TBANov. 2 Iowa St., TBANov. 9 at Texas Tech, TBANov. 16 TCU, TBANov. 23 Oklahoma, TBANov. 30 at Kansas, TBA

KENT ST.Aug. 29 Liberty, 6 p.m.Sep. 7 Bowling Green, NoonSep. 14 at LSU, 7 p.m.

Sep. 21 at Penn St., TBASep. 28 at W. Michigan, 7 p.m.Oct. 5 N. Illinois, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 12 at Ball St., 3 p.m.Oct. 19 at South Alabama, TBAOct. 26 Buffalo, TBANov. 2 at Akron, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 13 Miami (Ohio), 8 p.m.Nov. 19 at Ohio, 8 p.m.

KENTUCKYAug. 31 W. Kentucky, 7 p.m.Sep. 7 Miami (Ohio), NoonSep. 14 Louisville, NoonSep. 28 Florida, TBAOct. 5 at South Carolina, TBAOct. 12 Alabama, TBAOct. 24 at Mississippi St., 7:30

p.m.Nov. 2 Alabama St., TBANov. 9 Missouri, TBANov. 16 at Vanderbilt, TBANov. 23 at Georgia, TBANov. 30 Tennessee, TBA

LSUAug. 31 at TCU, 9 p.m.Sep. 7 UAB, 7 p.m.Sep. 14 Kent St., 7 p.m.Sep. 21 Auburn, TBASep. 28 at Georgia, TBAOct. 5 at Mississippi St., TBAOct. 12 Florida, TBAOct. 19 at Mississippi, TBAOct. 26 Furman, TBANov. 9 at Alabama, TBANov. 23 Texas A&M, TBANov. 29 Arkansas, 2:30 p.m.

LOUISIANA TECHAug. 31 at NC State, 12:30 p.m.Sep. 7 Lamar, 7 p.m.Sep. 12 Tulane, 7:30 p.m.Sep. 21 at Kansas, TBASep. 28 Army, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 5 at UTEP, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 19 North Texas, 4 p.m.Oct. 26 at FIU, TBANov. 9 Southern Miss., 7 p.m.Nov. 16 at Rice, 7 p.m.Nov. 23 Tulsa, 7 p.m.Nov. 30 at UTSA, TBA

LOUISVILLESep. 1 Ohio, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 7 E. Kentucky, NoonSep. 14 at Kentucky, NoonSep. 21 FIU, TBAOct. 5 at Temple, TBAOct. 10 Rutgers, TBAOct. 18 UCF, TBAOct. 26 at South Florida, TBANov. 8 at UConn, TBANov. 16 Houston, TBANov. 23 Memphis, TBADec. 5 at Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m.

MARSHALLAug. 31 Miami (Ohio), 7 p.m.Sep. 7 Gardner-Webb, 6:30 p.m.Sep. 14 at Ohio, 8 p.m.Sep. 21 at Virginia Tech, TBAOct. 5 UTSA, 2 p.m.Oct. 12 at FAU, 5 p.m.Oct. 24 at Middle Tennessee, 7:30

p.m.Nov. 2 Southern Miss., 12:30 p.m.Nov. 9 UAB, NoonNov. 14 at Tulsa, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 23 at FIU, TBANov. 29 East Carolina, Noon

MARYLANDAug. 31 FIU, 12:30 p.m.Sep. 7 Old Dominion, 4 p.m.Sep. 14 at UConn, TBASep. 21 West Virginia, TBAOct. 5 at Florida St., TBAOct. 12 Virginia, TBAOct. 19 at Wake Forest, TBAOct. 26 Clemson, TBANov. 9 Syracuse, TBANov. 16 at Virginia Tech, TBANov. 23 Boston College, TBANov. 30 at NC State, TBA

MEMPHISSep. 7 Duke, 4:30 p.m.Sep. 14 at Middle Tennessee,

TBASep. 21 Arkansas St., TBAOct. 5 UCF, TBAOct. 12 at Houston, TBAOct. 19 SMU, TBAOct. 30 Cincinnati, 8 p.m.Nov. 9 UT-Martin, TBANov. 16 at South Florida, TBANov. 23 at Louisville, TBANov. 30 Temple, TBADec. 7 at UConn, TBA

MIAMIAug. 30 FAU, 8 p.m.Sep. 7 Florida, NoonSep. 21 Savannah St., TBASep. 28 at South Florida, TBAOct. 5 Georgia Tech, TBAOct. 17 at North Carolina, TBAOct. 26 Wake Forest, TBANov. 2 at Florida St., TBANov. 9 Virginia Tech, TBANov. 16 at Duke, TBANov. 23 Virginia, TBANov. 29 at Pittsburgh, TBA

MIAMI (OHIO)Aug. 31 at Marshall, 7 p.m.Sep. 7 at Kentucky, NoonSep. 21 Cincinnati, TBASep. 28 at Illinois, TBAOct. 5 Cent. Michigan, TBAOct. 12 at UMass, 3 p.m.Oct. 19 Akron, TBAOct. 26 at Ohio, 2 p.m.Nov. 5 Bowling Green, 8 p.m.Nov. 13 at Kent St., 8 p.m.Nov. 19 Buffalo, 8 p.m.Nov. 29 at Ball St., TBA

MICHIGANAug. 31 Cent. Michigan, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 7 Notre Dame, 8 p.m.Sep. 14 Akron, NoonSep. 21 at UConn, TBAOct. 5 Minnesota, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 12 at Penn St., 5 p.m.Oct. 19 Indiana, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 2 at Michigan St., TBANov. 9 Nebraska, TBANov. 16 at Northwestern, TBANov. 23 at Iowa, TBANov. 30 Ohio St., TBA

MICHIGAN ST.Aug. 30 W. Michigan, 8 p.m.Sep. 7 South Florida, NoonSep. 14 Youngstown St., 2 p.m.Sep. 21 at Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 5 at Iowa, NoonOct. 12 Indiana, NoonOct. 19 Purdue, TBAOct. 26 at Illinois, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 2 Michigan, TBANov. 16 at Nebraska, TBANov. 23 at Northwestern, TBANov. 30 Minnesota, TBA

MIDDLE TENNESSEEAug. 29 W. Carolina, 7:30 p.m.Sep. 7 at North Carolina, 12:30

p.m.Sep. 14 Memphis, TBASep. 21 at FAU, TBASep. 27 at BYU, TBAOct. 5 East Carolina, TBAOct. 12 at North Texas, 7 p.m.Oct. 24 Marshall, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 2 at UAB, 1 p.m.Nov. 9 FIU, 5 p.m.Nov. 23 at Southern Miss., TBANov. 30 UTEP, TBA

MINNESOTAAug. 29 UNLV, 7 p.m.Sep. 7 at New Mexico St., 8 p.m.Sep. 14 W. Illinois, NoonSep. 21 San Jose St., TBASep. 28 Iowa, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 5 at Michigan, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 19 at Northwestern, TBAOct. 26 Nebraska, TBANov. 2 at Indiana, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 9 Penn St., TBANov. 23 Wisconsin, TBANov. 30 at Michigan St., TBA

MISSISSIPPIAug. 29 at Vanderbilt, 9:15 p.m.Sep. 7 SE Missouri, 7 p.m.Sep. 14 at Texas, 8 p.m.Sep. 28 at Alabama, TBAOct. 5 at Auburn, TBAOct. 12 Texas A&M, TBAOct. 19 LSU, TBAOct. 26 Idaho, TBANov. 9 Arkansas, TBANov. 16 Troy, TBANov. 23 Missouri, TBANov. 28 at Mississippi St., 7:30

p.m.MISSISSIPPI ST.

Aug. 31 at Oklahoma St., 3:30 p.m.

Sep. 7 Alcorn St., 4:30 p.m.Sep. 14 at Auburn, 7 p.m.Sep. 21 Troy, TBAOct. 5 LSU, TBAOct. 12 Bowling Green, TBAOct. 24 Kentucky, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 2 at South Carolina, TBANov. 9 at Texas A&M, TBANov. 16 Alabama, TBANov. 23 at Arkansas, TBANov. 28 Mississippi, 7:30 p.m.

MISSOURIAug. 31 Murray St., TBASep. 7 Toledo, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 21 at Indiana, 8 p.m.Sep. 28 Arkansas St., TBAOct. 5 at Vanderbilt, TBAOct. 12 at Georgia, TBAOct. 19 Florida, TBAOct. 26 South Carolina, TBANov. 2 Tennessee, TBANov. 9 at Kentucky, TBANov. 23 at Mississippi, TBANov. 30 Texas A&M, TBA

MOREHEAD ST.Aug. 29 Pikeville, 7 p.m.

Sep. 7 at Youngstown St., 4 p.m.Sep. 14 at Jacksonville, TBASep. 21 E. Kentucky, 7 p.m.Sep. 28 Davidson, 1 p.m.Oct. 5 at Campbell, 1 p.m.Oct. 19 at Valparaiso, 2 p.m.Oct. 26 Dayton, 1 p.m.Nov. 2 at Drake, 2 p.m.Nov. 9 San Diego, 1 p.m.Nov. 16 Butler, 1 p.m.Nov. 23 Charlotte, 1 p.m.

N. ILLINOISAug. 31 at Iowa, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 14 at Idaho, TBASep. 21 E. Illinois, 7 p.m.Sep. 28 at Purdue, NoonOct. 5 at Kent St., 3:30 p.m.Oct. 12 Akron, 5 p.m.Oct. 19 at Cent. Michigan, 3 p.m.Oct. 26 E. Michigan, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 2 at UMass, NoonNov. 13 Ball St., 8 p.m.Nov. 20 at Toledo, 8 p.m.Nov. 26 W. Michigan, 7 p.m.

NC STATEAug. 31 Louisiana Tech, 12:30

p.m.Sep. 7 Richmond, 6 p.m.Sep. 19 Clemson, 7:30 p.m.Sep. 28 Cent. Michigan, TBAOct. 5 at Wake Forest, TBAOct. 12 Syracuse, TBAOct. 26 at Florida St., TBANov. 2 North Carolina, TBANov. 9 at Duke, TBANov. 16 at Boston College, TBANov. 23 East Carolina, TBANov. 30 Maryland, TBA

NAVYSep. 7 at Indiana, 6 p.m.Sep. 14 Delaware, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 28 at W. Kentucky, 7 p.m.Oct. 5 Air Force, 11:30 a.m.Oct. 12 at Duke, TBAOct. 19 at Toledo, 7 p.m.Oct. 26 Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.Nov. 2 at Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 9 Hawaii, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 16 South Alabama, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 22 at San Jose St., 9:30 p.m.Dec. 14 at Army, 3 p.m.

NEBRASKAAug. 31 Wyoming, 8 p.m.Sep. 7 Southern Miss., 6 p.m.Sep. 14 UCLA, NoonSep. 21 S. Dakota St., TBAOct. 5 Illinois, NoonOct. 12 at Purdue, TBAOct. 26 at Minnesota, TBANov. 2 Northwestern, TBANov. 9 at Michigan, TBANov. 16 Michigan St., TBANov. 23 at Penn St., TBANov. 29 Iowa, Noon

NEVADAAug. 31 at UCLA, 10 p.m.Sep. 7 UC Davis, TBASep. 14 at Florida St., 3:30 p.m.Sep. 21 Hawaii, TBASep. 28 Air Force, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 at San Diego St., 9 p.m.Oct. 19 at Boise St., 8 p.m.Oct. 26 UNLV, TBANov. 2 at Fresno St., 7 p.m.Nov. 9 at Colorado St., TBANov. 16 San Jose St., TBANov. 30 BYU, 3 p.m.

NEW MEXICOAug. 31 UTSA, 8 p.m.Sep. 7 at UTEP, 8 p.m.Sep. 14 at Pittsburgh, 12:30 p.m.Sep. 28 UNLV, 8 p.m.Oct. 5 New Mexico St., 6 p.m.Oct. 12 at Wyoming, TBAOct. 19 Utah St., 6 p.m.Nov. 2 at San Diego St., TBANov. 8 Air Force, 9 p.m.Nov. 16 Colorado St., 3 p.m.Nov. 23 at Fresno St., 7 p.m.Nov. 30 at Boise St., TBA

NEW MEXICO ST.Aug. 31 at Texas, 8 p.m.Sep. 7 Minnesota, 8 p.m.Sep. 14 UTEP, 8 p.m.Sep. 21 at UCLA, TBASep. 28 San Diego St., 8 p.m.Oct. 5 at New Mexico, 6 p.m.Oct. 19 Rice, 8 p.m.Oct. 26 Abilene Christian, 8 p.m.Nov. 2 at Louisiana-Lafayette,

TBANov. 9 Boston College, TBANov. 23 at FAU, TBANov. 30 Idaho, TBA

NORTH CAROLINAAug. 29 at South Carolina, 6 p.m.Sep. 7 Middle Tennessee, 12:30

p.m.Sep. 21 at Georgia Tech, TBASep. 28 East Carolina, TBAOct. 5 at Virginia Tech, TBAOct. 17 Miami, TBAOct. 26 Boston College, TBANov. 2 at NC State, TBANov. 9 Virginia, TBANov. 16 at Pittsburgh, TBANov. 23 Old Dominion, TBANov. 30 Duke, TBA

NORTH TEXASAug. 31 Idaho, 7 p.m.Sep. 7 at Ohio, 7 p.m.Sep. 14 Ball St., 4 p.m.Sep. 21 at Georgia, TBAOct. 5 at Tulane, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 12 Middle Tennessee, 7 p.m.Oct. 19 at Louisiana Tech, 4 p.m.Oct. 26 at Southern Miss., 7 p.m.Oct. 31 Rice, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 9 UTEP, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 23 UTSA, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 30 at Tulsa, TBA

NORTHWESTERNAug. 31 at California, 10:30 p.m.Sep. 7 Syracuse, 6 p.m.Sep. 14 W. Michigan, 9 p.m.Sep. 21 Maine, TBAOct. 5 Ohio St., 8 p.m.Oct. 12 at Wisconsin, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 19 Minnesota, TBAOct. 26 at Iowa, TBANov. 2 at Nebraska, TBANov. 16 Michigan, TBANov. 23 Michigan St., TBANov. 30 at Illinois, TBA

NOTRE DAMEAug. 31 Temple, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 7 at Michigan, 8 p.m.Sep. 14 at Purdue, 8 p.m.Sep. 21 Michigan St., 3:30 p.m.Sep. 28 Oklahoma, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 5 at Arizona St., 7:30 p.m.Oct. 19 Southern Cal, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 26 at Air Force, 5 p.m.Nov. 2 Navy, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 9 at Pittsburgh, TBANov. 23 BYU, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 30 at Stanford, TBA

OHIOSep. 1 at Louisville, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 7 North Texas, 7 p.m.Sep. 14 Marshall, 8 p.m.Sep. 21 Austin Peay, 2 p.m.Oct. 5 at Akron, 2 p.m.Oct. 12 Cent. Michigan, 2 p.m.Oct. 19 at E. Michigan, 1 p.m.Oct. 26 Miami (Ohio), 2 p.m.Nov. 5 at Buffalo, 8 p.m.Nov. 12 at Bowling Green, 7:30

p.m.Nov. 19 Kent St., 8 p.m.Nov. 29 UMass, TBA

OHIO ST.Aug. 31 Buffalo, NoonSep. 7 San Diego St., 3:30 p.m.Sep. 14 at California, 7 p.m.Sep. 21 Florida A&M, TBASep. 28 Wisconsin, 8 p.m.Oct. 5 at Northwestern, 8 p.m.Oct. 19 Iowa, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 26 Penn St., 8 p.m.Nov. 2 at Purdue, TBANov. 16 at Illinois, TBANov. 23 Indiana, TBANov. 30 at Michigan, TBA

OKLAHOMAAug. 31 Louisiana-Monroe, 7 p.m.Sep. 7 West Virginia, 7 p.m.Sep. 14 Tulsa, NoonSep. 28 at Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 5 TCU, TBAOct. 12 Texas, TBAOct. 19 at Kansas, TBAOct. 26 Texas Tech, TBANov. 7 at Baylor, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 16 Iowa St., TBANov. 23 at Kansas St., TBADec. 7 at Oklahoma St., TBA

OKLAHOMA ST.Aug. 31 Mississippi St., 3:30 p.m.Sep. 7 at UTSA, NoonSep. 14 Lamar, 7:30 p.m.Sep. 28 at West Virginia, TBAOct. 5 Kansas St., TBAOct. 19 TCU, TBAOct. 26 at Iowa St., TBANov. 2 at Texas Tech, TBANov. 9 Kansas, TBANov. 16 at Texas, TBANov. 23 Baylor, TBADec. 7 Oklahoma, TBA

OLD DOMINIONAug. 31 at East Carolina, 7 p.m.Sep. 7 at Maryland, 4 p.m.Sep. 14 Howard, 6 p.m.Sep. 21 The Citadel, 6 p.m.Sep. 28 Albany (NY), 6 p.m.Oct. 5 Liberty, 6 p.m.Oct. 19 at Pittsburgh, TBAOct. 26 at Norfolk St., 1 p.m.Nov. 2 Rhode Island, 2 p.m.Nov. 9 at Idaho, TBANov. 16 Campbell, TBANov. 23 at North Carolina, TBA

OREGON

Aug. 31 Nicholls St., 4 p.m.Sep. 7 at Virginia, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 14 Tennessee, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 28 California, TBAOct. 5 at Colorado, TBAOct. 12 at Washington, TBAOct. 19 Washington St., TBAOct. 26 UCLA, TBANov. 7 at Stanford, 9 p.m.Nov. 16 Utah, TBANov. 23 at Arizona, TBANov. 29 Oregon St., 7 p.m.

OREGON ST.Aug. 31 E. Washington, 6 p.m.Sep. 7 Hawaii, 8 p.m.Sep. 14 at Utah, 10 p.m.Sep. 21 at San Diego St., 7:30

p.m.Sep. 28 Colorado, TBAOct. 12 at Washington St., TBAOct. 19 at California, TBAOct. 26 Stanford, TBANov. 1 Southern Cal, 9 p.m.Nov. 16 at Arizona St., TBANov. 23 Washington, TBANov. 29 at Oregon, 7 p.m.

PENN ST.Aug. 31 at Syracuse, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 7 E. Michigan, NoonSep. 14 UCF, 6 p.m.Sep. 21 Kent St., TBAOct. 5 at Indiana, TBAOct. 12 Michigan, 5 p.m.Oct. 26 at Ohio St., 8 p.m.Nov. 2 Illinois, TBANov. 9 at Minnesota, TBANov. 16 Purdue, TBANov. 23 Nebraska, TBANov. 30 at Wisconsin, TBA

PITTSBURGHSep. 2 Florida St., 8 p.m.Sep. 14 New Mexico, 12:30 p.m.Sep. 21 at Duke, TBASep. 28 Virginia, TBAOct. 12 at Virginia Tech, TBAOct. 19 Old Dominion, TBAOct. 26 at Navy, 1 p.m.Nov. 2 at Georgia Tech, TBANov. 9 Notre Dame, TBANov. 16 North Carolina, TBANov. 23 at Syracuse, TBANov. 29 Miami, TBA

PURDUEAug. 31 at Cincinnati, NoonSep. 7 Indiana St., NoonSep. 14 Notre Dame, 8 p.m.Sep. 21 at Wisconsin, TBASep. 28 N. Illinois, NoonOct. 12 Nebraska, TBAOct. 19 at Michigan St., TBANov. 2 Ohio St., TBANov. 9 Iowa, TBANov. 16 at Penn St., TBANov. 23 Illinois, TBANov. 30 at Indiana, TBA

RICEAug. 31 at Texas A&M, 1 p.m.Sep. 14 Kansas, 7:30 p.m.Sep. 21 Houston, 3 p.m.Sep. 28 FAU, 7 p.m.Oct. 5 at Tulsa, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 12 at UTSA, 4 p.m.Oct. 19 at New Mexico St., 8 p.m.Oct. 26 UTEP, TBAOct. 31 at North Texas, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 16 Louisiana Tech, 7 p.m.Nov. 21 at UAB, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 30 Tulane, 3 p.m.

RUTGERSAug. 29 at Fresno St., 10:30 p.m.Sep. 7 Norfolk St., NoonSep. 14 E. Michigan, 1 p.m.Sep. 21 Arkansas, TBAOct. 5 at SMU, TBAOct. 10 at Louisville, TBAOct. 26 Houston, TBANov. 2 Temple, NoonNov. 16 Cincinnati, TBANov. 21 at UCF, TBANov. 30 at UConn, TBADec. 7 South Florida, TBA

SMUAug. 30 Texas Tech, 8 p.m.Sep. 7 Montana St., 8 p.m.Sep. 21 at Texas A&M, TBASep. 28 at TCU, TBAOct. 5 Rutgers, TBAOct. 19 at Memphis, TBAOct. 26 Temple, TBANov. 9 at Cincinnati, TBANov. 16 UConn, TBANov. 23 at South Florida, TBANov. 29 at Houston, TBADec. 7 UCF, TBA

SAN DIEGO ST.Aug. 31 E. Illinois, 8 p.m.Sep. 7 at Ohio St., 3:30 p.m.Sep. 21 Oregon St., 7:30 p.m.Sep. 28 at New Mexico St., 8 p.m.Oct. 4 Nevada, 9 p.m.Oct. 10 at Air Force, 9 p.m.Oct. 26 Fresno St., TBANov. 2 New Mexico, TBANov. 9 at San Jose St., 10:30 p.m.Nov. 16 at Hawaii, 10:30 p.m.Nov. 23 Boise St., 10:30 p.m.Nov. 30 at UNLV, TBA

SAN JOSE ST.Aug. 29 Sacramento St., 10 p.m.Sep. 7 at Stanford, 11 p.m.Sep. 21 at Minnesota, TBASep. 27 Utah St., 9 p.m.Oct. 5 at Hawaii, TBAOct. 12 at Colorado St., 3:30 p.m.Oct. 26 Wyoming, TBANov. 2 at UNLV, TBANov. 9 San Diego St., 10:30 p.m.Nov. 16 at Nevada, TBANov. 22 Navy, 9:30 p.m.Nov. 29 Fresno St., 3:30 p.m.

SOUTH ALABAMAAug. 29 S. Utah, 7:30 p.m.Sep. 7 at Tulane, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 14 W. Kentucky, 7:30 p.m.Sep. 28 at Tennessee, TBAOct. 5 at Troy, 1 p.m.Oct. 19 Kent St., TBAOct. 26 at Texas St., 7 p.m.Nov. 2 Arkansas St., TBANov. 16 at Navy, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 23 Louisiana-Monroe, TBANov. 30 at Georgia St., 2 p.m.Dec. 7 Louisiana-Lafayette, TBA

SOUTH CAROLINAAug. 29 North Carolina, 6 p.m.Sep. 7 at Georgia, 4:30 p.m.Sep. 14 Vanderbilt, 7 p.m.Sep. 28 at UCF, TBAOct. 5 Kentucky, TBAOct. 12 at Arkansas, TBAOct. 19 at Tennessee, TBAOct. 26 at Missouri, TBANov. 2 Mississippi St., TBANov. 16 Florida, TBANov. 23 Coastal Carolina, TBANov. 30 Clemson, TBA

SOUTH FLORIDAAug. 31 McNeese St., 7 p.m.Sep. 7 at Michigan St., NoonSep. 14 FAU, 7 p.m.Sep. 28 Miami, TBAOct. 5 Cincinnati, TBAOct. 12 at UConn, TBAOct. 26 Louisville, TBAOct. 31 at Houston, TBANov. 16 Memphis, TBANov. 23 SMU, TBANov. 29 at UCF, TBADec. 7 at Rutgers, TBA

SOUTHERN CALAug. 29 at Hawaii, 11 p.m.Sep. 7 Washington St., 10:30 p.m.Sep. 14 Boston College, TBASep. 21 Utah St., TBASep. 28 at Arizona St., TBAOct. 10 Arizona, 10:30 p.m.Oct. 19 at Notre Dame, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 26 Utah, TBANov. 1 at Oregon St., 9 p.m.Nov. 9 at California, TBANov. 16 Stanford, TBANov. 23 at Colorado, TBANov. 30 UCLA, TBA

SOUTHERN MISS.Aug. 31 Texas St., 7 p.m.Sep. 7 at Nebraska, 6 p.m.Sep. 14 at Arkansas, 12:21 p.m.Sep. 28 at Boise St., TBAOct. 5 FIU, TBAOct. 19 at East Carolina, TBAOct. 26 North Texas, 7 p.m.Nov. 2 at Marshall, 12:30 p.m.Nov. 9 at Louisiana Tech, 7

p.m.Nov. 16 FAU, TBANov. 23 Middle Tennessee, TBANov. 30 at UAB, TBA

STANFORDSep. 7 San Jose St., 11 p.m.Sep. 14 at Army, NoonSep. 21 Arizona St., TBASep. 28 at Washington St., TBAOct. 5 Washington, TBAOct. 12 at Utah, TBAOct. 19 UCLA, TBAOct. 26 at Oregon St., TBANov. 7 Oregon, 9 p.m.Nov. 16 at Southern Cal, TBANov. 23 California, TBANov. 30 Notre Dame, TBA

SYRACUSEAug. 31 Penn St., 3:30 p.m.Sep. 7 at Northwestern, 6 p.m.Sep. 14 Wagner, 4 p.m.Sep. 21 Tulane, TBAOct. 5 Clemson, TBAOct. 12 at NC State, TBAOct. 19 at Georgia Tech, TBANov. 2 Wake Forest, TBANov. 9 at Maryland, TBANov. 16 at Florida St., TBANov. 23 Pittsburgh, TBANov. 30 Boston College, TBA

TCUAug. 31 LSU, 9 p.m.

Sep. 7 SE Louisiana, NoonSep. 12 at Texas Tech, 7:30 p.m.Sep. 28 SMU, TBAOct. 5 at Oklahoma, TBAOct. 12 Kansas, TBAOct. 19 at Oklahoma St., TBAOct. 26 Texas, TBANov. 2 West Virginia, TBANov. 9 at Iowa St., TBANov. 16 at Kansas St., TBANov. 30 Baylor, TBA

TEMPLEAug. 31 at Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 7 Houston, NoonSep. 14 Fordham, TBASep. 28 at Idaho, TBAOct. 5 Louisville, TBAOct. 11 at Cincinnati, TBAOct. 19 Army, TBAOct. 26 at SMU, TBANov. 2 at Rutgers, NoonNov. 16 UCF, TBANov. 23 UConn, TBANov. 30 at Memphis, TBA

TENNESSEEAug. 31 Austin Peay, 6 p.m.Sep. 7 W. Kentucky, 12:21 p.m.Sep. 14 at Oregon, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 21 at Florida, TBASep. 28 South Alabama, TBAOct. 5 Georgia, TBAOct. 19 South Carolina, TBAOct. 26 at Alabama, TBANov. 2 at Missouri, TBANov. 9 Auburn, TBANov. 23 Vanderbilt, TBANov. 30 at Kentucky, TBA

TEXASAug. 31 New Mexico St., 8 p.m.Sep. 7 at BYU, 7 p.m.Sep. 14 Mississippi, 8 p.m.Sep. 21 Kansas St., TBAOct. 3 at Iowa St., 7:30 p.m.Oct. 12 at Oklahoma, TBAOct. 26 at TCU, TBANov. 2 Kansas, TBANov. 9 at West Virginia, TBANov. 16 Oklahoma St., TBANov. 28 Texas Tech, 7:30 p.m.Dec. 7 at Baylor, TBA

TEXAS A&MAug. 31 Rice, 1 p.m.Sep. 7 Sam Houston St., 7 p.m.Sep. 14 Alabama, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 21 SMU, TBASep. 28 at Arkansas, TBAOct. 12 at Mississippi, TBAOct. 19 Auburn, TBAOct. 26 Vanderbilt, TBANov. 2 UTEP, TBANov. 9 Mississippi St., TBANov. 23 at LSU, TBANov. 30 at Missouri, TBA

TEXAS TECHAug. 30 at SMU, 8 p.m.Sep. 7 Stephen F. Austin, 7 p.m.Sep. 12 TCU, 7:30 p.m.Sep. 21 Texas St., 7 p.m.Oct. 5 at Kansas, TBAOct. 12 Iowa St., TBAOct. 19 at West Virginia, TBAOct. 26 at Oklahoma, TBANov. 2 Oklahoma St., TBANov. 9 Kansas St., TBANov. 16 at Baylor, TBANov. 28 at Texas, 7:30 p.m.

TOLEDOAug. 31 at Florida, 12:21 p.m.Sep. 7 at Missouri, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 14 E. Washington, 7 p.m.Sep. 21 at Cent. Michigan, NoonSep. 28 at Ball St., 3 p.m.Oct. 5 W. Michigan, 3 p.m.Oct. 19 Navy, 7 p.m.Oct. 26 at Bowling Green, TBANov. 2 E. Michigan, 7 p.m.Nov. 12 Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 20 N. Illinois, 8 p.m.Nov. 29 at Akron, TBA

TROYAug. 31 UAB, 7 p.m.Sep. 7 Savannah St., 7 p.m.Sep. 12 at Arkansas St., 7:30 p.m.Sep. 21 at Mississippi St., TBASep. 28 at Duke, TBAOct. 5 South Alabama, 1 p.m.Oct. 12 at Georgia St., 2 p.m.Oct. 26 at W. Kentucky, 4 p.m.Oct. 31 Louisiana-Monroe, 7:30

p.m.Nov. 7 at Louisiana-Lafayette,

7:30 p.m.Nov. 16 at Mississippi, TBANov. 29 Texas St., TBA

TULANEAug. 29 Jackson St., 8 p.m.Sep. 7 South Alabama, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 12 at Louisiana Tech, 7:30

p.m.Sep. 21 at Syracuse, TBASep. 28 at Louisiana-Monroe, TBAOct. 5 North Texas, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 12 East Carolina, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 26 Tulsa, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 2 at FAU, TBANov. 9 at UTSA, TBANov. 23 UTEP, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 30 at Rice, 3 p.m.

TULSAAug. 29 at Bowling Green, 7 p.m.Sep. 7 Colorado St., 7 p.m.Sep. 14 at Oklahoma, NoonSep. 26 Iowa St., 7:30 p.m.Oct. 5 Rice, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 12 at UTEP, TBAOct. 26 at Tulane, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 2 UTSA, TBANov. 9 at East Carolina, TBANov. 14 Marshall, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 23 at Louisiana Tech, 7 p.m.Nov. 30 North Texas, TBA

UABAug. 31 at Troy, 7 p.m.Sep. 7 at LSU, 7 p.m.Sep. 21 Northwestern St., TBASep. 28 at Vanderbilt, TBAOct. 5 FAU, TBAOct. 12 at FIU, TBAOct. 26 at UTSA, 5 p.m.Nov. 2 Middle Tennessee, 1 p.m.Nov. 9 at Marshall, NoonNov. 16 at East Carolina, TBANov. 21 Rice, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 30 Southern Miss., TBA

UCFAug. 29 Akron, 7 p.m.Sep. 6 at FIU, 8 p.m.Sep. 14 at Penn St., 6 p.m.Sep. 28 South Carolina, TBAOct. 5 at Memphis, TBAOct. 18 at Louisville, TBAOct. 26 UConn, TBANov. 9 Houston, TBANov. 16 at Temple, TBANov. 21 Rutgers, TBANov. 29 South Florida, TBADec. 7 at SMU, TBA

UCLAAug. 31 Nevada, 10 p.m.Sep. 14 at Nebraska, NoonSep. 21 New Mexico St., TBAOct. 3 at Utah, 10 p.m.Oct. 12 California, TBAOct. 19 at Stanford, TBAOct. 26 at Oregon, TBANov. 2 Colorado, TBANov. 9 at Arizona, TBANov. 15 Washington, 9 p.m.Nov. 23 Arizona St., TBANov. 30 at Southern Cal, TBA

UCONNAug. 29 Towson, 7:30 p.m.Sep. 14 Maryland, TBASep. 21 Michigan, TBASep. 28 at Buffalo, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 12 South Florida, TBAOct. 19 at Cincinnati, TBAOct. 26 at UCF, TBANov. 8 Louisville, TBANov. 16 at SMU, TBANov. 23 at Temple, TBANov. 30 Rutgers, TBADec. 7 Memphis, TBA

UMASSAug. 31 at Wisconsin, NoonSep. 7 Maine, 2 p.m.Sep. 14 at Kansas St., 7 p.m.Sep. 21 Vanderbilt, NoonOct. 5 at Bowling Green, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 12 Miami (Ohio), 3 p.m.Oct. 19 at Buffalo, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 26 W. Michigan, 3 p.m.Nov. 2 N. Illinois, NoonNov. 16 Akron, 1 p.m.Nov. 23 at Cent. Michigan, 1 p.m.Nov. 29 at Ohio, TBA

UNLVAug. 29 at Minnesota, 7 p.m.Sep. 7 Arizona, 10:30 p.m.Sep. 14 Cent. Michigan, TBASep. 21 W. Illinois, TBASep. 28 at New Mexico, 8 p.m.Oct. 12 Hawaii, TBAOct. 19 at Fresno St., 10 p.m.Oct. 26 at Nevada, TBANov. 2 San Jose St., TBANov. 9 Utah St., TBANov. 21 at Air Force, 9:30 p.m.Nov. 30 San Diego St., TBA

UTEPSep. 7 New Mexico, 8 p.m.Sep. 14 at New Mexico St., 8 p.m.Sep. 21 UTSA, 8 p.m.Sep. 28 at Colorado St., 3:30 p.m.Oct. 5 Louisiana Tech, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 12 Tulsa, TBAOct. 26 at Rice, TBANov. 2 at Texas A&M, TBANov. 9 at North Texas, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 16 FIU, TBANov. 23 at Tulane, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 30 at Middle Tennessee,

TBAUTAH

Aug. 29 Utah St., 8 p.m.Sep. 7 Weber St., 2 p.m.Sep. 14 Oregon St., 10 p.m.Sep. 21 at BYU, TBAOct. 3 UCLA, 10 p.m.Oct. 12 Stanford, TBAOct. 19 at Arizona, TBAOct. 26 at Southern Cal, TBANov. 9 Arizona St., TBANov. 16 at Oregon, TBANov. 23 at Washington St., TBANov. 30 Colorado, TBA

UTAH ST.Aug. 29 at Utah, 8 p.m.Sep. 7 at Air Force, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 14 Weber St., 8 p.m.Sep. 21 at Southern Cal, TBASep. 27 at San Jose St., 9 p.m.Oct. 4 BYU, 8 p.m.Oct. 12 Boise St., 7:30 p.m.Oct. 19 at New Mexico, 6 p.m.Nov. 2 Hawaii, 4 p.m.Nov. 9 at UNLV, TBANov. 23 Colorado St., 3:30 p.m.Nov. 30 Wyoming, 2 p.m.

UTSAAug. 31 at New Mexico, 8 p.m.Sep. 7 Oklahoma St., NoonSep. 14 at Arizona, TBASep. 21 at UTEP, 8 p.m.Sep. 28 Houston, TBAOct. 5 at Marshall, 2 p.m.Oct. 12 Rice, 4 p.m.Oct. 26 UAB, 5 p.m.Nov. 2 at Tulsa, TBANov. 9 Tulane, TBANov. 23 at North Texas, 3:30 p.m.Nov. 30 Louisiana Tech, TBA

VANDERBILTAug. 29 Mississippi, 9:15 p.m.Sep. 7 Austin Peay, 7:30 p.m.Sep. 14 at South Carolina, 7 p.m.Sep. 21 at UMass, NoonSep. 28 UAB, TBAOct. 5 Missouri, TBAOct. 19 Georgia, TBAOct. 26 at Texas A&M, TBANov. 9 at Florida, TBANov. 16 Kentucky, TBANov. 23 at Tennessee, TBANov. 30 Wake Forest, TBA

VILLANOVAAug. 31 at Boston College, NoonSep. 7 at Fordham, 6 p.m.Sep. 21 Stony Brook, TBASep. 28 Penn, TBAOct. 5 William & Mary, TBAOct. 12 at Towson, 7 p.m.Oct. 19 at New Hampshire, NoonOct. 26 Maine, TBANov. 2 at James Madison, TBANov. 9 at Rhode Island, 12:30 p.m.Nov. 23 Delaware, TBA

VIRGINIAAug. 31 BYU, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 7 Oregon, 3:30 p.m.Sep. 21 VMI, TBASep. 28 at Pittsburgh, TBAOct. 5 Ball St., TBAOct. 12 at Maryland, TBAOct. 19 Duke, TBAOct. 26 Georgia Tech, TBANov. 2 Clemson, TBANov. 9 at North Carolina, TBANov. 23 at Miami, TBANov. 30 Virginia Tech, TBA

VIRGINIA TECHAug. 31 at Alabama, 5:30 p.m.Sep. 7 W. Carolina, 1:30 p.m.Sep. 14 at East Carolina, NoonSep. 21 Marshall, TBASep. 26 at Georgia Tech, 7:30

p.m.Oct. 5 North Carolina, TBAOct. 12 Pittsburgh, TBAOct. 26 Duke, TBANov. 2 at Boston College, TBANov. 9 at Miami, TBANov. 16 Maryland, TBANov. 30 at Virginia, TBA

W. KENTUCKYAug. 31 at Kentucky, 7 p.m.Sep. 7 at Tennessee, 12:21 p.m.Sep. 14 at South Alabama, 7:30

p.m.Sep. 21 Morgan St., 7 p.m.Sep. 28 Navy, 7 p.m.Oct. 3 at Louisiana-Monroe, 8:30

p.m.Oct. 15 Louisiana-Lafayette, 8

p.m.Oct. 26 Troy, 4 p.m.Nov. 2 at Georgia St., 2 p.m.Nov. 9 at Army, NoonNov. 23 at Texas St., TBANov. 30 Arkansas St., 4 p.m.

W. MICHIGANAug. 30 at Michigan St., 8 p.m.Sep. 7 Nicholls St., 7 p.m.Sep. 14 at Northwestern, 9 p.m.Sep. 21 at Iowa, TBASep. 28 Kent St., 7 p.m.Oct. 5 at Toledo, 3 p.m.Oct. 12 Buffalo, 2 p.m.Oct. 19 Ball St., 2 p.m.Oct. 26 at UMass, 3 p.m.Nov. 9 at E. Michigan, 1 p.m.Nov. 16 Cent. Michigan, NoonNov. 26 at N. Illinois, 7 p.m.

WAKE FORESTAug. 29 Presbyterian, 6:30 p.m.Sep. 6 at Boston College, 8 p.m.Sep. 14 Louisiana-Monroe, 12:30

p.m.Sep. 21 at Army, NoonSep. 28 at Clemson, TBAOct. 5 NC State, TBAOct. 19 Maryland, TBAOct. 26 at Miami, TBANov. 2 at Syracuse, TBANov. 9 Florida St., TBANov. 23 Duke, TBANov. 30 at Vanderbilt, TBA

WASHINGTONAug. 31 Boise St., 10 p.m.Sep. 14 at Illinois, 6 p.m.Sep. 21 Idaho St., TBASep. 28 Arizona, TBAOct. 5 at Stanford, TBAOct. 12 Oregon, TBAOct. 19 at Arizona St., TBAOct. 26 California, TBANov. 9 Colorado, TBANov. 15 at UCLA, 9 p.m.Nov. 23 at Oregon St., TBANov. 29 Washington St., 3:30 p.m.

WASHINGTON ST.Aug. 31 at Auburn, 7 p.m.Sep. 7 at Southern Cal, 10:30 p.m.Sep. 14 S. Utah, TBASep. 21 Idaho, TBASep. 28 Stanford, TBAOct. 5 at California, TBAOct. 12 Oregon St., TBAOct. 19 at Oregon, TBAOct. 31 Arizona St., 10:30 p.m.Nov. 16 at Arizona, TBANov. 23 Utah, TBANov. 29 at Washington, 3:30 p.m.

WEBER ST.Aug. 31 Stephen F. Austin, 8 p.m.Sep. 7 at Utah, 2 p.m.Sep. 14 at Utah St., 8 p.m.Sep. 21 at McNeese St., 8 p.m.Sep. 28 Sacramento St., TBAOct. 5 at E. Washington, TBAOct. 12 at Cal Poly, 9:05 p.m.Oct. 19 Montana St., TBANov. 2 at Portland St., 4:05 p.m.Nov. 9 S. Utah, TBANov. 16 at Montana, TBANov. 23 Idaho St., TBA

WEST VIRGINIAAug. 31 William & Mary, NoonSep. 7 at Oklahoma, 7 p.m.Sep. 14 Georgia St., NoonSep. 21 at Maryland, TBASep. 28 Oklahoma St., TBAOct. 5 at Baylor, TBAOct. 19 Texas Tech, TBAOct. 26 at Kansas St., TBANov. 2 at TCU, TBANov. 9 Texas, TBANov. 16 at Kansas, TBANov. 30 Iowa St., TBA

WILLIAM & MARYAug. 31 at West Virginia, NoonSep. 7 Hampton, TBASep. 14 at Lafayette, 6 p.m.Sep. 21 Rhode Island, TBAOct. 5 at Villanova, TBAOct. 12 Penn, TBAOct. 19 at Maine, TBAOct. 26 James Madison, TBANov. 2 New Hampshire, TBANov. 9 at Delaware, NoonNov. 16 Towson, TBANov. 23 at Richmond, 4 p.m.

WISCONSINAug. 31 UMass, NoonSep. 7 Tennessee Tech, NoonSep. 14 at Arizona St., 10:30 p.m.Sep. 21 Purdue, TBASep. 28 at Ohio St., 8 p.m.Oct. 12 Northwestern, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 19 at Illinois, 8 p.m.Nov. 2 at Iowa, TBANov. 9 BYU, TBANov. 16 Indiana, TBANov. 23 at Minnesota, TBANov. 30 Penn St., TBA

WYOMINGAug. 31 at Nebraska, 8 p.m.Sep. 7 Idaho, TBASep. 14 N. Colorado, TBASep. 21 at Air Force, TBASep. 28 at Texas St., 7 p.m.Oct. 12 New Mexico, TBAOct. 19 Colorado St., TBAOct. 26 at San Jose St., TBANov. 9 Fresno St., TBANov. 16 at Boise St., TBANov. 23 Hawaii, TBANov. 30 at Utah St., 2 p.m.

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Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops talks to reporters during a breakout session at the Big 12 Confer-ence Football Media Days on July 23 in Dallas.

By NOAH TRISTERThe Associated Press

In the last year, the Mid-American Conference has had a team in the Orange Bowl and a player picked No. 1 in the NFL draft.

Now, for an encore — how about a Heisman Trophy?

That may seem far-fetched, but Northern Illinois quarter-

back Jordan Lynch finished seventh in the voting last sea-son, and he’s back to try to

lead the Huskies to another ban-ner year.

Northern Illinois played in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, and although the Huskies were beaten soundly, the MAC was celebrating again a short while later when Central Michigan offensive lineman Eric Fisher was the first pick in the draft.

“I think the conference is on the rise, and a lot of great things are happening,” Lynch said. “The whole Heisman campaign, Eric Fisher going No. 1 overall. ... I think there’s great things going on, and I think the best is yet to come for this conference.”

That remains to be seen. Northern Illinois has a new coach — Rod Carey led the Huskies in their bowl because predecessor Dave Doeren had taken the North Carolina State job. And since the Huskies lost to Florida State in the Orange Bowl by three touchdowns, the MAC champion might need an unbeaten record to repeat Northern Illinois’ feat of reach-ing a BCS bowl. Northern Illi-nois made it despite a loss in the regular season.

As for Lynch’s Heisman hopes, he threw for 3,138 yards and 25 touchdowns last season — while running for 1,815 yards and 19 TDs. Numbers like that — if he can repeat them — will get attention.

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW1) THREE STRAIGHT?: Six

teams have won the MAC title in the last nine seasons, and the last three league championship games were down-to-the-wire thrillers. Amid all that appar-ent parity, Northern Illinois is starting to look like a legitimate dynasty. The Huskies are trying to become the first team to win three straight MAC titles since Marshall won four in a row from 1997-2000.

Including the last two con-ference title games, Northern Illinois has won 17 straight against MAC opponents. The biggest threat to that streak this year may be a trip to Toledo in November.

2) YOUTH IS SERVED: P.J. Fleck, Western Michigan’s new coach, is the youngest in major college football at age 32. He took that title from Toledo’s Matt Campbell, who is exactly one year older.

3) FUTURE BOWLS: This is more of an off-field issue, but keep an eye on what the MAC tries to do as college foot-ball moves toward a national championship playoff. The new system — plus the seem-ingly endless talk of conference realignment — has made the bowl schedule beyond this sea-son pretty uncertain.

For example, Detroit Lions are now hosting a bowl at Ford Field. That could spell the end of the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, which had a relationship with the MAC.

The scramble will be on for this mid-major league to find enough spots for its postseason-eligible teams. A record seven MAC teams played in bowls last year.

4) IS LYNCH A LOCK ... for the MAC’s most valuable player award? He might be. But don’t rule out Ohio quarterback Tyler Tettleton or Toledo running back David Fluellen. Buffalo linebacker Khalil Mack made the watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which goes to the nation’s best defensive play-er. Dayonne Nunley anchors Miami of Ohio’s secondary.

5) AT THE BOTTOM: North-ern Illinois isn’t the only team carrying a long streak into this season. Akron is coming off back-to-back 0-8 records in conference play, and the Zips don’t play Eastern Michigan, which finished last in the other division in 2012. Akron’s best shot at a conference win may be against Massachusetts, and that game is on the road.

MAC tries to build on banner season

By STEPHEN HAWKINSThe Associated Press

For the first time in three years, the Big 12 Conference has the same teams coming back from the previous season.

While the seven-time defend-ing national champion SEC and the Pac-12, among other leagues, have expanded during all the shuf-fling of conference affiliations the past few summers, the Big 12 has settled into a 10-team league.

There is no league champion-ship game in early December to determine the Big 12 champion. Instead, every team plays the oth-er nine league schools in a round-robin schedule that stretches over three full months — from West Virginia going to Oklahoma on Sept. 7, until two final regular-season games Dec. 7. The title is seemingly up for grabs in the league that has lost four teams and added two since 2010.

5 THINGS TO WATCH1. QB QUANDARY: Seven of the

10 teams had senior quarterbacks last season, so change is in the air. One of the most experienced QBs in the league hasn’t even taken a Big 12 snap: Before transferring to Kansas and sitting out last season, junior Jake Heaps started 16 of his 22 games at BYU. Texas junior David Ash has started a league-high 18 games while going through plenty of ups and downs. TCU senior Casey Pachall has 17 starts, but played only the first four games last season before leaving school for a substance-abuse program. Even Oklahoma State had two freshman quarter-backs who started multiple games last season, and a third who has since left the team.

2. SOPHOMORE SEASONS: West Virginia and TCU both had their Big 12 debuts last sea-son, when each were the reigning champs of their previous leagues. Both started the season in the Top 25 and got through Septem-ber undefeated. But both finished 4-5 in league play, part of a four-team tie for fifth place. “It’s as competitive a conference as there is in college football,” said Moun-taineers coach Dana Holgorsen, whose team lost QB Geno Smith and nine other offensive starters. TCU returns nine starters from a defense that led the Big 12 in total defense — a staple for coach Gary Patterson’s teams through all the

conference-hopping the Frogs did after being left out of the original Big 12 lineup in 1996. “I don’t think there’s any magic formula, but you can’t allow offenses to dictate,” he said.

3. SPEED FREAKS: Baylor, Oklahoma State and Oklahoma each ran more than 1,000 offen-sive plays last season, while West Virginia and Texas Tech were within 10 of reaching that pla-teau. All averaged more than 37 points a game. Expect more of the same up-tempo offense this sea-son. Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy is talking about going even faster and Oklahoma, even with-out 50-game quarterback starter Landry Jones, doesn’t anticipate much difference. Texas, which had only 891 offensive snaps, plans for co-offensive coordina-tor Major Applewhite, the former Longhorns quarterback, to help turn up the tempo there.

4. BACK HOME: Kliff Kings-bury excited Texas Tech fans with his big-passing ways as a quarterback from 1999-2002. Now he’s back in Lubbock as head coach after spending last season as offensive coordinator at Texas A&M , helping tutor Heisman Trophy-winning quar-terback Johnny Manziel. Kings-bury will be 34 when the season begins, the youngest head coach in any BCS-automatic qualify-ing conference. Kingsbury joins Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy as a former standout quarterback now coach at his Big 12 alma

mater. Gundy took over as the Cowboys’ head coach 16 years after his last game; Kingsbury is back 11 years later.

5. WHEN DOES BASKETBALL START?: The Kansas football team has lost 21 consecutive Big 12 games since 2010. For his sec-ond season, Charlie Weis has more than 20 junior college transfers on the roster. That’s not a long-term fix, but more a short-term necessity for a coach who has dismissed 29 scholarship players for a variety of off-the-field issues. “Not one of those players did I get rid of because they weren’t any good. You can’t do it for that reason,” said Weis, who was 1-11 his first season. “So now I took a team that already wasn’t very good, and I made them worse talent-wise. So that led to we need to fill the holes right now.” The Jayhawks bas-ketball team shared its ninth con-secutive Big 12 title earlier this spring.

Big 12 unique with a 10-team round-robin

By JAY COHENThe Associated Press

CHICAGO — By every mea-sure, Urban Meyer’s first season at Ohio State was a smashing success. The Buckeyes won all 12 games, and Braxton Miller developed into a superstar quar-terback along the way.

That’s all gone now, practi-cally ancient history in football-mad Columbus. The pressure is on for a blockbuster sequel, even if Meyer himself is preoccupied with the opening scenes.

“Our job is to compete for championships in November. That’s all I want them to think about,” Meyer said. “A team is a complex animal that you got to be really careful how you approach things. Start talking about things that are way beyond even, I don’t want to say expectations, but we don’t talk about those things. We talk about we have to get to November to compete for a championship and that’s compli-cated enough.”

It sure is. While Miller and Ohio State begin the year as the Big Ten favorite, there are plenty of potential challengers.

Dynamic quarterback Devin Gardner thinks he’s ready to lead Michigan back to the top of the conference. Taylor Martinez

wants to put together another great year in his final season at Nebraska. Then there’s Wiscon-sin, coming off a Rose Bowl trip and looking to make a smooth transition to new coach Gary Andersen, and Michigan State and more.

“I like our football team,” Michi-gan coach Brady Hoke said. “I usu-ally don’t say that. I said it after the spring. I will continue to say it because I like how they’ve handled themselves on the field and off the field so far this summer. I like their work ethic, and I like how they’ve represented Michigan in a lot of ways.”

Denard Robinson is gone after a stellar career, but Gardner is back to provide the same sort of sizzle in Michigan’s backfield. The 6-foot-4 junior began last season at wide receiver, and then played quar-terback for the last five games. He threw for 1,219 yards and 11 touch-

downs against five interceptions, and also had 101 yards and seven TDs on the ground.

1. TOUGH UP FRONT: If you love the big guys up front, check out the offensive linemen of the Big Ten. Senior Jack Mewhort leads an experienced group for Ohio State, and Martinez raves about the unit at Nebraska. Michigan left tackle Taylor Lewan flirted with the NFL draft before deciding to return for one more season. He prepared for his final year by adopting a strict diet that he said helped increase his strength and quickness. “I’ve cheated a couple times, here and there,” Lewan said. “I’m a sucker for ice cream.”

2. DUAL THREATS: Miller, Gard-ner and Martinez will grab all the headlines, but they aren’t the only Big Ten quarterbacks who can score through the air or on the ground. Northwestern’s Kain Kolter helped the Wildcats to a 10-3 record last season and their first bowl victory since 1949. Illinois’ Nathan Scheelhaase rushed for 303 yards and four touchdowns last year.

3. WHO’S THE NEW GUY: There are two new head coaches this year, with Andersen taking over at Wisconsin and Darrell Hazell going from Kent State to Purdue. The Badgers routed Nebraska in

the Big Ten title game on Dec. 1, but Bret Bielema still decided to leave for Arkansas before Wisconsin’s narrow loss to Stanford in the Rose Bowl. Enter Andersen, who left Utah State for quite the unusual transition with the Badgers. “There’s going to be differences when you take over a program,” Andersen said. “It’s important to put your own stamp on it.”

4. SLEEPERS: Pat Fitzgerald has coached Northwestern to five con-secutive bowl berths, culminating in the Wildcats’ 34-20 victory over Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl in January. Ohio State, Michigan and Michigan State come to Evan-ston this year, where Northwestern doesn’t enjoy much of a home-field advantage but could begin to build one with a couple victories. Indiana also could surprise people, with 19 starters back from last year’s 4-8 team.

5. GO DEEP: Penn State star Allen Robinson is the big name, but there are plenty of other solid receivers spread throughout the Big Ten. Kenny Bell (Nebraska), Jared Abbrederis (Wisconsin) and Jeremy Gallon (Michigan) each had over 800 yards receiving last season while averaging at least 16.9 yards per catch. Also keep a close eye on Cody Latimer (Indiana) and Corey Brown (Ohio State).

Buckeyes a heavy favorite in the Big Ten

By JOHN ZENORThe Associated Press

The players are providing the star power in the Southeastern Conference’s drive for an eighth-straight national title not those millionaire coaches.

Hop in the backseat, Nick Saban and Steve Spurrier, and enjoy the ride.

There’s plenty of headliners on the field, starting at quarterback with Texas A&M’s Johnny Man-ziel, Alabama’s AJ McCarron and Georgia’s Aaron Murray plus a bounty of dangerous receivers. Tailbacks Georgia’s Todd Gur-ley and ‘Bama’s T.J. Yeldon are superb sophomore runners.

Defensively, South Carolina end Jadeveon Clowney and Crimson Tide linebacker C.J. Mosley lead the way.

That bounty of talent gives the SEC ample hope that the league can maintain its seven-year grip on the BCS title.

Manziel, who won the Heis-man Trophy as a freshman, and Clowney are regarded as favor-ites to claim the league’s fifth Heisman in seven years.

5 THINGS TO WATCH1: CHASING THE TIDE: Ala-

bama might be the team to beat nationally after claiming three of the past four championships, but navigating the competitive SEC is a challenge for any team. Johnny Manziel and Texas A&M are in pursuit, and so are Georgia, South Carolina and Florida. All four finished last season among the nation’s top nine teams. It’s hard to count out still-talented LSU, even after 11 underclassmen departed for the NFL. The Crimson Tide, though, remains loaded with talent and has a talented group of tailbacks and receivers to go with the always sturdy defense led by the All-America line-backer Mosley.

2. MADE-FOR-TV GAMES: This list clearly begins with the Sept. 14 rematch in College Station between Alabama and Texas A&M, the only team to beat the Tide last season. That game was a Heisman moment for Manziel. Alabama gets a bye week to change gears for the no-huddle offense. A week ear-lier, defending East champion Georgia tries to avenge a 35-7 loss to South Carolina. Florida and LSU, perhaps somewhat overlooked in the preseason, meet on Oct. 12 a year after Will Muschamp’s team managed to end the Tigers’ 18-game regu-lar-season win streak, 14-6. The season gets started Aug. 29 with Mississippi visiting Vanderbilt, not ordinarily a scintillating matchup but a chance for both to make an early statement.

3. SEC NEWBIES: Arkansas nabbed a proven winner in Bret Bielemma, Auburn landed offensive whiz Gus Malzahn, Kentucky got a spark with Mark Stoops and Tennessee turned to Butch Jones, who is already making waves on the recruit-ing trail. Now, if only all four of the league’s new head coaches can find a starting quarterback. In the meantime, it’s no coin-cidence that those teams had

the SEC’s four most generous defenses before the bosses made changes at the top. The result: A combined mark of 3-29 in league play, $15 million in buyouts and fresh starts.

4. RISING STOCK: Vanderbilt is coming off its best record since 1915, going 9-4 two years after a second straight two-win season led to the hiring of James Franklin. Back-to-back bowl game is also a first for the Commodores, who have gone from doormats to respected foe under the ever-confident coach. They’re led by one of the SEC’s top wide receivers in Jordan Matthews. Mississippi’s turnaround in Hugh Freeze’s first season was impressive, too. The Rebels won seven games, including the BBVA Compass Bowl. Freeze then made even bigger waves with a highly tout-ed recruiting class. Back are quarterback Bo Wallace and linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche.

5. YOUTH MOVEMENT: From five-star newcomers to talented players with a year under their belt, the SEC is full of youngsters with the potential to emerge as stars. Missouri wide receiver and prized 2012 signee Dorial Green-Beckham racked up 21 catches for 267 yards and four touchdowns in the final five games. Alabama’s Yeldon ran for 258 yards in the SEC and BCS championship games plus fresh-man runner Derrick Henry, line-backer Reuben Foster and tight end O.J. Howard could develop significant roles. Ole Miss defen-sive end Robert Nkemdiche, defensive tackle Lavon Hooks and wideout Laquon Treadwell are freshmen to watch, along with Florida cornerback Ver-non Hargreaves and defensive ends Carl Lawson (Auburn) and Chris Jones (Mississippi State)— among others.

Manziel, Clowney lead way in SEC’s bid for title No. 8

WVU coach Dana Holgorsen answers questions during the Big 12 Football Media Days on July 23 in Dallas.

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Big 12 pollHUNTINGTON — Oklahoma

State was picked to win the Big 12 Conference football championship in a preseason media poll.

Six teams received first-place votes, but the Cowboys had the most. Oklahoma fin-ished second in the poll, TCU was chosen third and Texas was fourth. Baylor was fifth while Kansas State was sixth.

The poll was rounded out by No. 7 Texas Tech, No. 8 West Virginia, No. 9 Iowa State and No. 10 Kansas.

BIG 12 POLLWith total points and first-

place votes1. Oklahoma State (15) 3652. Okahoma (8) 3553. TCU (9) 3474. Texas (8) 3375. Baylor (2) 2826. Kansas State (1) 2407. Texas Tech 1618. West Virginia 1269. Iowa State 9610. Kansas 56

SEC pollHUNTINGTON — Ala-

bama was an overwhelming pick as the Southeastern Conference football cham-pion and for first-place in the Western Division.

SEC POLLWith total points and first-

place votesEastern Division

1. Georgia (149) 1,5702. S. Carolina (75) 1,4743. Florida (19) 1,3004. Vanderbilt 8585. Tennessee 6946. Missouri 5777. Kentucky 331

Western Division1. Alabama (225) 1,6812. Texas A&M (11) 1,3333. LSU (7) 1,3244. Ole Miss 8835. Auburn 5796. Mississippi State 5167. Arkansas 488

Big Ten pollHUNTINGTON — Ohio

State was the unanimous choice to win the Leaders Division and the overwhelming pick to win the conference title in the Big Ten football pre-season media poll organized by The Plain Dealer newspa-per of Cleveland.

BIG TEN POLLTotal points (first-place votes)

LEADERS DIVISION1. Ohio State 155.5 (26)2. Wisconsin 128 (1)3. Penn State 1044. Indiana 74.55. Purdue 52.56. Illinois 31.5

LEGENDS DIVISION1. Michigan 135.5 (14)2. Nebraska 132.5 (14)3. Michigan State 101.5 (4)4. Northwestern 95.55. Iowa 436. Minnesota 38

BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP PICKS

Ohio State over Nebraska (12)

Ohio State over Michigan (11)

Ohio State over Michigan State (2)

Michigan over Ohio State (1)

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HUNTINGTON — As the 2013 season approached, much of the sports talk around the Tri-State centered on Marshall University football.

Following a disappointing 2012 season, expectations are extremely high for the Thun-dering Herd, which returns many key figures from a 5-7 finish despite featuring one of the nation’s top offenses.

Headlining the returnees is 2012 Conference USA Most Valuable Player Rakeem Cato, who threw for 4,201 yards and 37 touchdowns as a sopho-more.

Cato, who was the first-ever underclassman to win the MVP award, is being touted as one of the nation’s top signal-call-ers in 2013. He was named as a preseason candidate for the Maxwell and Camp Awards (given to the nation’s top foot-ball player) as well as the Davey O’Brien and Manning Awards (given to nation’s top quarter-back).

While Cato’s game grew in 2012, Marshall head coach Doc Holliday said his quarterback’s biggest growth has come in his leadership skills.

That’s especially important offensively, considering the Herd is replacing veteran wide receivers Aaron Dobson and Antavious Wilson.

Now, going into his third year as the starting quarter-back, Cato can relay his experi-ences and growing pains with other players who will walk into the offense and contribute as youngsters.

“Mentally, what he’s gone through the last couple of years, he’s got a lot of games under his belt and he’s matured,” Holliday said.

While the receivers are young, the rest of the offense features lots of returning expe-rience.

In the backfield, the trio of Kevin Grooms, Steward But-ler and Remi Watson return, along with Essray Taliaferro, who made a big push in the early portion of fall camp to get carries.

Perhaps the most impor-tant position with experience, however, is along the offensive front where four of five start-ers return and six players with extensive starting experience are back.

The tackle position is deep

with seniors Gage Niemeyer and Garrett Scott manning the left and right tackle spots respec-tively. In behind them, senior Jordan Jeffries is also a proven entity on the offensive front.

Alex Schooler returns at right guard while Sebastian Johans-son has jumped Josh Lovell for the left guard position. Lovell will still log extensive time backing up both guard posi-tions.

The center is Chris Jasperse, a veteran starter, while Cam-eron Dees is backing him up. Jasperse is a proven player and has the responsibility of calling out blocking assignments.

It makes for an experienced offensive line that can con-tinue its push of the Marshall offense.

“This is the first time since I’ve been the head coach that I think our offensive line could be a strength,” Holliday said.

Obviously, the biggest ques-tion coming into 2013 was the play of the defense after Mar-shall finished near the bottom of NCAA Division I statistically en route to the losing season last year.

The biggest addition was defensive coordinator Chuck Heater, who has brought an aggressive, attacking style of defense to the team.

Along the defensive line, returning seniors Jeremiah Tay-lor and Alex Bazzie lead the way off the edge while Brandon Spar-row leads the interior of the line. Sophomore Steve Dillon is also inside with Sparrow.

The two positions Holliday said Marshall needed to address were the linebacker and safety spots — both of which he feels comfortable with at this point.

At linebacker, junior college signee Neville Hewitt joins Ste-fan Houston, who signed out of Fork Union Military Academy. Kent Turene, who had to sit out last season, is also in the mix.

Those guys join veterans

Jermaine Holmes, Billy Mitch-ell and Evan McKelvey, who is returning after tearing his ACL in 2012.

Those new additions at line-backer have allowed D.J. Hunter, a 2012 Freshman All-American, to move back to his original spot at strong safety. Hunter finished last season with 102 tackles. The free safety will be Taj Letman with A.J. Leggett also pushing

for top reps.The cornerback spots were a

luxury last season with Marshall spending the year battling inju-ries at the position throughout. Darryl Roberts returns after missing last season and Mon-terius Lovett also returns. Der-rick Thomas and Keith Baxter — both of whom started a mul-

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Marshall quarterback Rakeem Cato throws a touchdown pass to Eric Frohnapfel against West Virginia defenders J.B. Lageman and Korey Harris during the NCAA football game on Sept. 1, 2012, at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. West Virginia won 69-34.

Marshall running back Kevin Grooms is stopped by Tulsa defender Daeshon Bufford during the C-USA football game in this Oct. 6, 2012, file photo at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.

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2012 record: 5-7, 4-4 Conference USALocation: HuntingtonFounded: 1837Enrollment: 14,000Nickname: Thundering HeerdColors: Kelly green and whiteStadium: Joan C. Edwards Stadium (38,019)President: Stephen J. KoppAthletic director: Mike HamrickAthletic website: HerdZone.com

CoAChiNg StAFFhead coach: Doc Holliday (West Virginia, ‘79)Record at MU: 17-20, 4th season

Career record: Sameoffensive coordinator/QB: Bill Legg (West Virginia ‘85)Defensive coordinator/Secondary: Chuck Heater (Michi-

gan, ‘75)Running backs: Thomas Brown (Georgia, ‘07)Defensive ends: Sean Cronin (Georgetown, Ky., ‘03)Linebackers: Adam Fuller (Sacred Heart, ‘98)Wide receivers: Mike Furrey (Northern Iowa, ‘00)tight ends/Recruiting coordinator: Todd Hartley (Georgia,

‘08)offensive line: Alex Mirabal (FIU, ‘03)Defensive tackles: J.C. Price (Virginia Tech, ‘98)Assistant AD or Football operations: Mark Gale (Okla-

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Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. HometownA.J. Leggett S 5-11 190 Fr. Miami, Fla.Tommy Shuler WR 5-7 190 Jr. Miami, Fla.Derrick Thomas DB 6-0 180 Sr. Greenbelt, Md.Stefan Houston LB 6-3 220 Fr. Clarksburg, Md.Demetrius Evans WR 5-11 198 Sr. Belle Glade, Fla.Keith Baxter DB 5-11 192 Jr. Homestead, Fla.Shawney Kersey WR 6-1 185 Sr. Woodbury, N.J.Davonte Allen WR 6-2 203 So. Belle Glade, Fla.Spencer Iacovone QB 6-2 215 Fr. Cincinnati, OhioDarryl Roberts DB 5-11 176 Jr. Lakeland, Fla.Remi Watson RB 5-11 200 So. Lakeland, Fla.Justin Hunt WR 6-2 190 Fr. Memphis, Tenn.Gunnar Holcombe QB 6-3 192 Fr. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.Corey Tindal DB 5-9 173 Fr. Lauderlake Lakes, Fla.James Rouse DL 6-5 268 Sr. Harrisonburg, Va.Devon Smith WR 5-7 195 Sr. White Plains, Md.Rakeem Cato QB 6-0 188 Jr. Miami, Fla.Armonze Daniel DL 6-0 232 So. Avon, Ind.Kevin Anderson QB 6-2 199 Fr. Boca Raton, Fla.Raheem Waiters LB 6-0 218 Jr. Quincy, W.Va.Blake Frohnapfel QB 6-6 225 So. Stafford, Va.Essray Taliaferro RB 5-9 183 Sr. Washington, D.C.Taj Letman S 6-2 186 So. Elberton, Ga.Andre Scott WR 6-0 182 Fr. Orlando, Fla.DeAndre Reaves WR 5-10 176 So. Sterling, Va.Mark Shaver S 5-10 172 Fr. HuntingtonSteward Butler RB 5-9 178 So. Lakeland, Fla.Tiquan Lang S 5-9 171 Fr. Port St. Joe, Fla.D.J. Hunter S 6-0 202 So. Middletown, OhioJustin w K 5-8 182 Jr. Delray Beach, Fla.Michael Johnson S 5-10 163 Fr. Miami, Fla.Jazz King WR 5-11 197 Jr. Duncan, S.C.Stefone Grace TE 6-3 234 So. Cincinnati, OhioHarold “Gator” Hoskins TE 6-2 244 Sr. Gainesville, Fla.Billy Mitchell LB 6-3 229 Sr. Navarre, Fla.Corie Wilson S 5-9 170 So. Miami, Fla.Raheim Huskey LB 6-2 203 Fr. Gaffney, S.C.Evan McKelvey LB 6-1 205 So. Moncks Corner, S.C.Cody Carter WR 5-9 173 So. BarboursvillePeter Helow S 6-0 165 So. Jacksonville, Fla.Ken Reichle LB 6-1 195 So. Grove City, OhioMonterius Lovett DB 5-11 171 Sr. Tallahassee, Fla.Kevin Grooms RB 5-10 168 So. Hollywood, Fla.Tyler Williams P 6-0 195 So. Fort Wayne, Ind.Amoreto Curraj K 6-2 190 Fr. Tampa, Fla.RaShawde Myers DL 6-4 246 Jr. Cocoa, Fla.Ryan Riedel TE 6-0 250 Fr. HuntingtonBlaine Thompson LB 5-9 180 Fr. Mt. Pleasant, S.C.Hayden Welch WR 6-1 175 So. Pickerington, OhioNeville Hewitt LB 6-2 220 Jr. Conyers, Ga.Derek Mitchell LB 6-1 210 Sr. Point Pleasant, W.Va.Matt Pickett DL 6-3 235 Sr. Charlotte, N.C.

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. HometownJermaine Holmes LB 5-11 243 Jr. Valdosta, Ga.Devon Johnson TE 6-1 240 So. Richlands, Va.Nick Smith K 5-10 155 Fr. Plain City, OhioCortez Carter LB 5-11 233 Jr. Beleton, Va.Kent Turene LB 6-3 236 Fr. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.Deon Meadows LB 5-11 229 Jr. Smyrna, Tenn.Blake Brooks OL 6-1 302 Jr. CharlestonMalcolm Strong DL 6-4 233 Jr. Stone Mountain, Ga.Alex Bazzie DL 6-1 228 Sr. Silver Spring, Md.Michael Selby OL 6-2 275 Fr. Sandersville, Ga.Aaron Plantt LB 6-1 227 Fr. Hallandale, Fla.Grady Kerr OL 6-2 306 Jr. New Smyrna Beach, Fla.Carl Yonter LB 6-1 206 Fr. Las Vegas, Nev.Eric Ansley OL 6-6 281 Fr. Riverdale, Ga.Jeremiah Taylor DL 6-4 255 Sr. South Point, OhioGary Thompson DL 6-1 227 Fr. La Mesa, Calif.Chris Jasperse OL 6-4 289 Jr. Greensboro, N.C.Chris Huhn OL 6-5 302 Fr. Pickerington, OhioGage Niemeyer OL 6-6 297 Sr. Hemet, Calif.Trevor Mendelson OL 6-7 295 Jr. Dublin, OhioCody Collins OL 6-1 281 Fr. Trotwood, OhioCameron Dees OL 6-1 275 So. Seffner, Fla.Sandley Jean-Felix OL 6-5 321 Fr. Lauderlake Lakes, Fla.Tom Collins OL 6-4 272 So. Williamstown, W.Va.Josh Baisden OL 6-3 280 Fr. BarboursvilleMarcus Gilchrist DL 6-4 249 Fr. Port Charlotte, Fla.Sebastian Johansson OL 6-4 284 So. Karlstad, SwedenJoe Massaquoi DL 6-5 243 Fr. Alexandria, Va.Alex Schooler OL 6-7 303 Sr. Wichita, Kan.Tyler Combs OL 6-4 284 Fr. Louisa, Ky.Garrett Scott OL 6-5 294 Sr. Douglas, Ga.Jordan Jeffries OL 6-8 310 Sr. Oswego, Ill.Clint Van Horn OL 6-4 294 So. BeckleyJosh Lovell OL 6-6 309 Jr. Gloucester, Va.Chris Alston Jr. WR 5-10 165 Fr. Winnsboro, S.C.Craig Wilkins WR 6-0 175 Jr. Hialeah, Fla.Jack Gammon WR 5-10 173 So. Columbus, OhioEric Frohnapfel TE 6-6 227 Jr. Stafford, Va.Dameon Garrett WR 5-11 192 Jr. Cincinnati, OhioTrent Martin K 6-3 212 So. Virginia Beach, Va.Josh Knight WR 6-0 184 Fr. Fort Pierce, Fla.Rodney Allen WR 5-10 154 Fr. Dallas, TexasMatt Cincotta LS 6-0 205 So. Charlotte, N.C.Joe Woodrum TE 6-6 248 So. Bluefield, W.Va.Arnold Blackmon DL 6-1 242 Jr. Bellaire, TexasKen Smith DL 6-3 291 Sr. Copperas Cove, TexasSteve Dillon DL 6-3 267 So. Palmdale, Calif.Jarquez Samuel DL 6-4 265 So. Valdosta, Ga.Brandon Sparrow DL 6-3 305 Sr. Bedford, Va.Ricardo Williams DL 6-5 251 So. Homestead, Fla.Jalen Stevenson DL 6-2 225 Fr. Lakeland, Fla.Josh Brown DL 6-7 292 Fr. Aiken, S.C.

titude of games in 2012 — are the primary backups.

One of the most important pickups of the offseason was defensive back Corey Tindal, who will likely see the field in various nickelback formations. Tindal sat out last season, but was a big playmaker in the spring and has continued to have a strong camp.

“From a personnel standpoint, I feel better going into this year than I ever have,” Holliday said.

“I don’t look around and see a lot of holes like I’ve seen in the past. I think, for the most part, on both sides of the ball, we have a chance to have some good players in place.”

Marshall’s special teams unit has been a priority of Holliday’s, and returning players include sophomore Tyler Williams at punter after he finished in the top 10 nationally in punting aver-age in 2012. Kicking duties will once again fall to junior Justin Haig, who also had a solid 2012 season.

Kickoff coverage was a major issue in 2012 and Holliday hopes

his overall team depth allows for more skill guys and projected two-deep players to get reps on coverage units.

With many players returning to the mix and a favorable schedule in the newly-reformed Confer-ence USA, the expectations sur-rounding Marshall are simple.

According to both players and coaches, the team is built to con-tend for a conference champion-ship.

Whether they do or not remains to be seen, but the Herd starts its journey at 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, against Miami (Ohio) at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

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MARSHALL UNIVERSITY 2013 FOOTBALL ROSTER

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Marshall takes on Houston during the C-USA football game on Nov. 17, 2012, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington. Marshall won 44-41.

Date Opponent TimeAug. 31 Miami (Ohio) 7 p.m.Sept. 7 Gardner-Webb 6:30 p.m.Sept. 14 at Ohio 8 p.m.Sept. 21 at Virginia Tech TBAOct. 5 UT-San Antonio 2 p.m.Oct. 12 at Florida Atlantic 5 p.m.Oct. 24 at Middle Tennessee St. 7:30 p.m.Nov. 2 Southern Miss 12:30 p.mNov. 9 UAB NoonNov. 14 at Tulsa 7:30 p.m.Nov. 23 at Florida International TBANov. 29 East Carolina Noon

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By JOHN RABYThe Associated Press

MORGANTOWN — Chas-ing a Big 12 championship will be a tall order for West Virginia unless Dana Holgorsen can do some patchwork on both sides of the ball.

The Mountaineers’ third-year coach hopes a group of transfers can help shore up big holes on offense and improve a defense that was one of the nation’s worst last year.

West Virginia is coming off a disappointing 7-6 season that included a five-game losing streak. They Mountaineers aren’t considered to be a contender for a Big 12 championship in their sec-ond season in the conference.

West Virginia fans got spoiled by an offense that averaged 40 points per game a year ago. But with only three returning start-ers on offense, the Mountaineers will be pressed to continue a streak of 11 consecutive seasons of playing in a bowl game.

Holgorsen must choose from three candidates to replace departed quarterback Geno Smith and has a group of mostly inexperienced wide receivers looking to fill the void left by Tavon Austin and Stedman Bai-ley.

“We’re talking to our guys about this all the time: How are we going to score a point without three of the best players to ever play the game here?” Holgors-en said Monday. “That doesn’t mean that we don’t have guys on our roster that can’t score touchdowns. There are some guys probably waiting in the wings or maturing or develop-ing that we just don’t know who they are yet.”

For now, the challenges not only are to get the players to understand the system but to replicate its dizzying pace of play.

“In the Big 12 we’re going to have to not only be able to play fast, which is what we like to do offensively, but we have to be able to defend that as well,” Holgorsen said. “We have a long ways to be functional offensively and defensively when it comes to tempo.”

West Virginia opens the sea-son at home Aug. 31 against Wil-liam & Mary.

Here are five things to watch as West Virginia tries to keep up with the rest of the Big 12:

1. QB SCRAMBLE: West Vir-ginia opens Big 12 play on Sept. 7 at Oklahoma, making it urgent to get Smith’s replacement in tune with the offense. Longtime backup Paul Millard has played 11 games in Holgorsen’s system but has never thrown more than nine passes in a contest. Florida State transfer Clint Trickett, who graduated in the spring and is available to play immediately, played eight games last season as EJ Manuel’s backup with the Seminoles and in games in 2011 against Wake Forest and Clem-son. The third QB in the mix is redshirt freshman Ford Chil-dress. Holgorsen said Millard so far has made both the best and the worst decisions in practice. “The guy that probably reduces the poor decisions will be the guy that wins the job,” Holgorsen said. “I think they’re all capable of being pretty good.”

2. FORGET 2012: It won’t take much to see improvements on West Virginia’s defense, which allowed 38 points per game and was near the bottom nationally in several passing categories last year. Keith Patterson took over at defensive coordinator for the 2012 Pinstripe Bowl. The defense has most of its starters back but needs to improve its coverage and tackling and not give up big gains. The unit returns its top two tacklers, sophomores Karl Joseph at safety and Isaiah Bruce at linebacker. The pair also com-bined for four of the team’s 10 interceptions.

3. TRANSFER HELP: West Vir-ginia loaded up on nearly a dozen junior-college and immediate-play transfers for 2013. Trickett and former Houston running back Charles Sims could end up having the most impact. Among the juco transfers who could help out include wide receivers Ronald Carswell, Mario Alford and Kevin White, linebacker Brandon Golson, defensive line-man Dontrill Hyman and run-ning back Dreamius Smith.

4. RUNNING STRONG: Sims adds to a running back unit that,

for a change, is loaded with tal-ent. Injuries have thinned the position in recent years and West Virginia hasn’t had a 1,000-yard rusher since Noel Devine in 2009. Sims is battling for a starting role with Andrew Buie, Dustin Garrison and Smith. Sims, Buie and Garrison all have

200-yard games on their college resumes. Both Sims and Buie ran for 851 yards last year. Gar-rison played sparingly while recovering from knee surgery. Smith was with the team dur-ing spring practice but has been slowed in preseason camp by a thigh bruise.

5. PASS CATCHERS: Hol-gorsen said he didn’t lose any sleep over the exits of Austin and Bailey, but it did leave gap-ing holes at wide receiver. Ivan McCartney is the top returnee with nine catches for 112 yards as a junior. McCartney left the team for personal reasons last

November after struggling for playing time and returned to the roster in May. Holgorsen said his best player might be sophomore Cody Clay, who could line up at tight end, slot receiver or in the backfield.

Predicted order of finish in the Big 12: Eighth.

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Kansas State wide receiver Tyler Lockett, left, catches a pass next to West Virginia line-backer Isaiah Bruce (31) during an NCAA college football game in Morgan-town, W.Va. The Moun-taineers’ third-year coach Dana Holgorsen has a group of transfers hop-ing to improve a defense that was one of the nation’s worst last year.


2012 record: 7-6. 4-5 Big 12 ConferenceLocation: MorgantownFounded: 1867Enrollment: 32,595Nickname: MountaineersColors: Gold and blueStadium: Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium

(60,000)President: James P. ClementsAthletic director: Oliver LuckAthletic website: wvusports.com

COACHING STAFFHead coach: Dana Holgorsen (Iowa Wesleyan, ‘93)Record at WVU: 17-9, 3rd season.

Career record: SameAssociate head coach/Special teams coordinator: Joe

DeForest (Louisiana, ‘87)Assistant head coach/Receivers: Lonnie Galloway (West-

ern Carolina, ‘94)Offensive coordinator/QB: Shannon Dawson (Wingate, ‘90)Defensive coordinator/LB: Keith Patterson (East Central

Oklahoma, ‘86)Offensive line: Ron Crook (West Liberty, ‘91)Safeties: Tony Gibson (Glenville St., ‘94)Cornerbacks: Brian Mitchell (BYU, ‘95)Running backs: JaJuan Seider (West Virginia, ‘00)Defensive line: Erik Slaughter (Tarleton St., ‘90)Director of Football Operations: Alex Hammond (Texas, ‘04)

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Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. HometownShelton Gibson WR 6-1 175 Fr. Cleveland Heights, OhioDreamius Smith RB 5-11 217 Jr. Wichita, Kan.Charles Sims RB 6-0 213 Sr. Houston, TexasWendell Smallwood RB 5-11 196 Fr. Wilmington, Del.Mario Alford WR 5-9 175 Jr. Greenville, Ga.Carlton Nash CB 5-10 185 Fr. Smyrna, Del.Daikiel Shorts WR 6-4 201 Fr. Clayton, N.J.Ford Childress QB 6-5 234 Fr. Houston, TexasDaryl Worley S 6-2 190 Fr. Philadelphia, Pa.Karl Joseph S 5-10 200 So. Orlando, Fla.K.J. Dillon S 6-1 200 So. Apopka, Fla.Clint Trickett QB 6-2 180 Jr. Tallahassee, Fla.Jordan Thompson WR 5-7 168 So. Katy, TexasNana Twum Agyire CB 6-0 189 So. Chevy Chase, Md.Sean Walters LB 6-1 215 Fr. Hallandale, Fla.Kevin White WR 6-3 211 Jr. Macungie, Pa.Ronald Carswell WR 6-0 180 So. Macon, Ga.Andrew Buie RB 5-9 190 Jr. Jacksonville, Fla.Paul Millard QB 6-2 219 Jr. Flower Mound, TexasDante Campbell WR 6-4 212 So. Clermont, Fla.Terrell Chestnut CB 5-11 177 So. Pottstown, Pa.Logan Moore QB 5-11 200 Jr. Fairmont, W.Va.Dozie Ezemma DL 6-2 235 Sr. Pomona, N.Y.d’Vante Henry LB 6-5 205 Jr. Moore, Okla.Nana Kyeremeh CB 5-10 180 So. Worthington, OhioK.J. Myers WR 6-2 197 So. Jacksonville, Fla.Brandon Napoleon CB 5-10 178 Fr. Rahway, N.J.Dontrill Hyman DE 6-4 265 Jr. Warsaw, N.C.Alex Louthan K-P 5-10 205 Fr. Grayson, Ga.Avery Williams CB 5-11 183 So. Washington, D.C.Brodrick Jenkins CB 5-10 183 Sr.` Fort Myers, Fla.Sam Eggleston WR 5-11 176 Fr. Houston, TexasJeremy Tyler S 6-0 195 Fr. Lithonia, Ga.Darwin Cook S 5-11 203 Sr. Cleveland, OhioKyle Majnaric WR 6-2 202 So. Green, OhioTravis Bell S 6-1 188 Jr. Belle Glade, Fla.William Marable S 6-0 198 Sr. Virginia Beach, Va.Nick Meadows LS 5-11 220 Fr. Williamstown, W.Va.Elijah Wellman RB 6-2 235 Fr. HuntingtonDustin Garrison RB 5-8 182 Jr. Pearland, TexasIsaiah Bruce LB 6-1 231 So. Jacksonville, Fla.Michael Pulice FB 6-1 220 Fr. Avon, OhioMaurice Zereoue RB 5-8 188 Jr. Hempstead, N.Y.Brandon Golson LB 6-2 220 Jr. St. Matthews, S.C.Jared Barber LB 6-0 233 Jr. Mocksville, N.C.Nate Majnaric RB 6-0 232 Jr. Akron, OhioIshmael Banks CB 6-0 182 Jr. Richmond, Va.Nick Kwiatkoski LB 6-2 232 So. Bethel Park, Pa.Shaq Petteway LB 6-0 225 Jr. Steubenville, OhioWes Tonkery LB 6-2 222 Jr. Shinnston, W.Va.Shane Commodore S 6-1 180 Fr. MorgantownCameron Nash RB 5-8 180 Fr. Piscataway, N.J.Malik Greaves S 6-2 205 Fr. Jacksonville, Fla.Hodari Christian LB 6-0 218 Fr. McKeesport, Pa.Mike Molina K 5-9 150 Fr. HurricaneHouston Syvertson P 6-2 220 Fr. Shady Spring, W.Va.

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. HometownAlex Brooks LB 5-11 220 Fr. Cleveland, OhioRicky Rumph CB 5-11 182 So. Daytona Beach, Fla.Garrett Hope LB 6-3 245 So. The Woodlands, TexasJarrod Harper S 6-1 212 Fr. Frostburg, Md.Eric Kinsey DL 6-2 265 So. Miami, Fla.Scott Levine K 5-11 190 Fr. Clarksburg, W.Va.Doug Rigg LB 6-1 237 Sr. Oradell, N.J.Justin Arndt LB 5-11 212 Fr. Martinsburg, W.Va.Michael Molinari K 5-11 204 Jr. Parkersburg, W.Va.Al-Rasheed Benton LB 6-2 220 Fr. Newark, N.J.Martez Stone LB 6-0 242 Fr. Cleveland, OhioMarvin Gross DB 6-4 225 Fr. Baltimore, Md.Tanner Grose LB 5-10 196 Jr. Princeton, W.Va.Tanner Macioce LB 5-10 210 Jr. Pittsburgh, Pa.Tyler Anderson LB 6-2 244 Sr MorgantownDayron Wilson LB 5-11 220 Jr. Woodbridge, Va.Grant Lingafelter OL 6-5 265 Fr. Chagrin Falls, OhioJerome Snow LB 6-2 242 Jr. Canton, OhioAdam Pankey OL 6-5 323 Fr. Hamilton, OhioStone Underwood OL 6-4 285 Jr. Brookhaven, Miss.Curtis Feigt OL 6-7 314 Sr. Mercersburg, Pa.Michael Callicchio OL 6-9 325 Jr. Brooklyn, N.Y.Mark Glowinski OL 6-5 305 Jr. Wilkes-Barre, Pa.Tyler Orlosky OL 6-4 296 Fr. Cleveland, OhioQuinton Spain OL 6-5 335 Jr. Petersburg, Va.Tony Matteo OL 6-4 296 Fr. Clinton, OhioJames Gayeski DL 6-4 250 So. Deptford, N.J.Brandon Jackson OL 6-3 338 So. Euclid, OhioBrendan Willis OL 6-3 260 Fr. Centerville, Va.Russell Haughton-James OL 6-5 313 So. Plantation, Fla.Tyler Tezeno OL 6-3 280 Fr. Houston, TexasPat Eger OL 6-6 302 Sr. Jefferson Hills, Pa.Marcell Lazard OL 6-6 293 Fr. Bloomfield, N.J.Marquis Lucas OL 6-4 312 So. Miami, Fla.Nick Kindler OL 6-6 298 Sr. Camp Hill, Pa.Jacky Marcellus WR 5-8 175 Fr. Immokalee, Fla.Vernon Davis CB 5-10 176 Fr. Miami, Fla.Devonte Mathis WR 6-1 230 Fr. Miami, Fla.Terrence Gourdine WR 6-0 190 Sr. Miami, Fla.Ivan McCartney WR 6-2 182 Sr. Miami, Fla.Josh Lambert K-P 6-1 199 Fr. Garland, TexasJohn DePalma LS 6-5 244 So. Cumming, Ga.Cody Clay RB 6-3 252 So. Alum Creek, W.Va.Darren Arndt DL 6-2 230 So. Martinsburg, W.Va.Chai Smith WR 5-10 198 Fr. Warmister, Pa.Shaq Rowell DL 6-4 305 Sr. Maple Heights, OhioNick O’Toole P 6-5 230 So. Corona, Calif.Trevor Demko DL 6-6 260 Jr. Kulpmont, Pa.Quincy Redmon TE 6-4 230 Fr. Cumberland, Md.Kyle Rose DL 6-4 283 So. Centerville, OhioD.J. Carozza DL 5-11 280 Fr. Parkersburg, W.Va.Jon Lewis DL 6-3 240 Fr. MorgantownChristian Brown DL 6-3 308 So. Bridgeton, N.J.Noble Nwachukwu DL 6-2 271 Fr. Wylie, TexasWill Clarke DL 6-7 273 Sr. Pittsburgh, Pa.

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In this Nov. 3, 2012, file photo, West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith (12) is tackled at the goal line by TCU’s Kevin White (25) and Joel Hasley (36) during their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va.

Date Opponent TimeAug. 31 William and Mary NoonSept. 7 at Oklahoma 7 p.m.Sept. 14 Georgia State NoonSept. 21 Maryland-x TBASept. 28 Oklahoma St. TBAOct. 5 at Baylor TBAOct. 19 Texas Tech TBAOct. 26 at Kansas St. TBANov. 2 at TCU TBANov. 9 Texas TBANov. 16 at Kansas TBANov. 30 Iowa State TBAx-at Baltimore, Md.

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By RUSTY MILLERThe Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Brax-ton Miller smiles when the prospect of a bowl trip comes up in the conversation.

There was no midwinter journey to a sunnier, warmer spot for the Ohio State quar-terback and his teammates a year ago, the result of NCAA sanctions stemming from the tattoo scandal that rocked the program two years ago.

But now the Buckeyes are back in play, both in their con-ference and in the national picture.

“We’ve got something to look forward to,” Miller said with a grin.

There are a lot of smiles around the Buckeyes’ train-ing camp these days. Smiles for the extra incentive of a major bowl trip and a shot at a national championship, not to mention just playing in the Big Ten’s title game.

Coming off a 12-0 season in Urban Meyer’s first as coach, the Buckeyes have 14 start-ers back including nine on an explosive offense headed by Miller. The defense has fresh faces, but no one questions the talent level.

Here are five things to look for with the Buckeyes in 2013:

1. CUT THE DISTRACTIONS: Two of the Buckeyes’ top play-ers had legal problems this summer. Leading-scorer Car-los Hyde, also the team’s No. 2 rusher, has been suspended for the first three games after he was listed as a person of interest in an alleged assault of a woman at a Columbus bar. No charges were brought, but Hyde may be in Meyer’s dog-house for a while; he’s been suspended for the first three games. Star cornerback Brad-ley Roby was charged with misdemeanor assault after an incident with a bar bouncer in Bloomington, Ind. His case is still in the court system and he has been dropped to the sec-ond team and may face addi-tional legal and team punish-ment. Meyer is not pleased. “In November we’re going to find out. ‘How’s your season going, coach?’ Well, if our leadership is good, and we (know the) direction, I think we’ll be all right. You have distractions, we’ll be an average team,” he said.

2. HOLDING THE LINE: The

offensive front returns four of five starters, so that’s a huge strength. All four starters on the defensive line are gone, however. Adolphus Washing-ton, Joel Hale, Michael Ben-nett and Noah Spencer are the new starters. They were all big-time recruits and there is talented depth behind them. “I don’t feel like we’re going to have a drop-off in play or tal-ent,” D-line coach Mike Vrabel said.

3. MR. PLAYMAKER: Meyer said repeatedly a year ago that he didn’t have a game-breaking player who could turn a short run or pass into a long touch-down. After an injury-riddled year, Jordan Hall will fill the role Meyer created for Percy Harvin in his time at Florida. There appear to be more can-didates this year, with even a freshman — jet-quick Dontre Wilson — in the discussion. “We’re a faster team,” Meyer said.

4. MILLER’S TALE: The Buck-eyes’ junior signal-caller had a breakthrough season a year ago, rushing for 1,271 yards and passing for 2,039 more for a combined 28 touchdowns. His improvement was the No. 1 reason why Ohio State was able to bounce back from a 6-7 mark the year before. Miller is on everybody’s watch list for the Heisman Trophy. “Last year I felt like I was a D-plus,” he said. “It’s unbelievable how far I came from last year.”

5. URBAN RENEWAL II: The Buckeyes seem positioned for a big season. The nonconfer-ence schedule isn’t exactly a minefield (Buffalo, San Diego State, California and Florida A&M) and three of the first four Big Ten games are at home (Wisconsin, Iowa, Penn State). Yet only two games in

October and one in November are at Ohio Stadium. The big-gest test, as is almost annually the case, will come in the reg-

ular season-ending showdown at rival Michigan. Rod Smith, one of the guys who will get carries while Hyde watches

from the sidelines, has a good feeling about what’s about to happen: “We were good last year. We went 12-0. But that was last year. This year we

have some young guys who can really keep the momentum going. I’m pretty sure we’re even going to be 10 times bet-ter than last year.”

Smiles abound as Buckeyes prepare for 2013

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Ohio State’s Corey Brown runs the ball during an NCAA football practice Wednesday, Aug. 7, in Columbus, Ohio.

Date Opponent TimeAug. 31 Buffalo NoonSept. 7 San Diego St. 3:30 p.m.Sept. 14 at California 7 p.m.Sept. 21 Florida A&M TBASept. 28 Wisconsin 8 p.m.Oct. 5 at Northwestern 8 p.m.Oct. 19 Iowa 3:30 p.m.Oct. 26 Penn State 8 p.m.Nov. 2 at Purdue TBANov. 16 at Illinois TBANov. 23 Indiana TBANov. 30 at Michigan TBA

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OHIO STATE BUCKEYES FAST FACTS2012 record: 12-0, 8-0 Big Ten ConferenceLocation: ColumbusFounded: 1870Enrollment: 56,064Nickname: BuckeyesColors: Scarlet and grayStadium: Ohio Stadium (102,329)Interim president: Joseph A. AluttoAthletic director: Eugene SmithAthletic website: ohiostatebuckeyes.com

CoAChINg StAFFhead coach: Urban Meyer (Cincinnati, ‘86)Record at oSU: 12-0, 2nd seasonCareer record: 116-23, 12th seasonoffensive coordinator/QB: Tom Herman (Cal Lutheran, ‘97)Defensive coordinator/LB: Luke Fickell (Ohio State, ‘97)Co-offensive coordinator/oL: Ed Warinner (Mount Union,

‘84)Assistant head coach/co-defensive coordinator/Safeties:

Everett Withers (Appalachian St., ‘85)Running backs: Stan Drayton (Allegheny, ‘93)tight ends/FB: Tim Hinton (Wilmington, ‘82)Cornerbacks: Kerry Combs (Dayton, ‘83)Wide receivers: Zach Smith (Florida, ‘07)Defensive line: Mike Vrabel (Ohio State, ‘04)

Ohio State’s Carlos Hyde, who has been suspended for the Buckeyes’ first three games, runs a drill during an NCAA foot-ball practice Aug. 7 in Columbus, Ohio. Hyde is OSU’s leading scorer.

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By GARY B. GRAVESThe Associated Press

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Mark Stoops’ long-term approach in rebuilding Ken-tucky includes making some short-term improvements.

The rookie head coach seems to have made progress by chang-ing the Wildcats’ mindset.

Despite consecutive losing seasons including 2-10 last year, Kentucky enters the sea-son optimistic thanks to Stoops. He envisions a team capable of eventually competing in the tough Southeastern Conference. That’s asking a lot in a league that has won the past seven national championships, and with title contenders — Flori-da, Georgia and South Carolina — in the East division.

But Stoops is succeeding in making the Wildcats believe because of his history building strong defenses while stress-ing the importance of a good offense. Stoops hopes by han-dling details will translate into more victories this season.

“You know, we are going to build this program brick by brick, and we have to lay the foundation,” Stoops said on media day. “There’s no short-cuts. I said that from day one.

“We want to go to work every day, give an honest day’s work and we expect our players to do the same thing and just lay the foundation and get better. That’s all we can control.”

A veteran defense will be the cornerstone of Stoops’ founda-tion until Kentucky’s revamped offense takes shape. The Wild-cats have experience up front, at linebacker and in the second-ary; and after injuries created opportunities for freshmen and sophomores, nobody will be shellshocked.

And defensive players are especially eager to carry out Stoops’ 4-3 philosophy that the Wildcats hope will make it dif-ficult for opponents to run or pass. Hopefully, that will create chances for Kentucky’s offense to execute in those same areas.

“I definitely feel like things are a lot more level,” senior line-backer Avery Williamson said. “We’re working harder to get off the field on third down and we’ve got some guys on offense that can move the chains, so that’s what I’m so excited about. With those mixes, it equals the playing field a lot more.”

Acquiring that balance will take time.

Here are five things to watch in Kentucky’s journey back to respectability:

1. STOOPS’ INFLUENCE: The third and youngest Stoops brother to become an NCAA head coach arrived in Lex-ington with a reputation as a defensive guru after success at Arizona and Florida State. His track record includes an encouraging trend of immedi-ate improvement and Stoops’ most impressive turnaround came with the Seminoles, who improved from 108th to 42nd in total defense his first year and ranked second last season. D.J. Eliot will run the 4-3 scheme but Stoops will definitely have a say in matters.

2. MULTIPLE QBs: Coaches hope that a clear winner emerg-es from the competition between Maxwell Smith, Jalen Whitlow and Patrick Towles, but they haven’t ruled out using multiple quarterbacks as an alternative. The bottom line is that the expe-rienced Smith must stay healthy after returning from an ankle injury, Whitlow must smooth out rough edges to his mobile game and Towles must show more than he did in five appear-ances last season.

3. ‘AIR’ APPAR-E N T : N e a l

Brown learned the pass-heavy “Air Raid” offense as a Kentucky player under coach Hal Mumme and aims to continue its record of success as offensive coordi-nator at his alma mater. Brown comes in off an impressive body of work at Texas Tech, which ranked 15th or higher in total offense the past three years while the Red Raiders’ passing game was seventh or better including second (361.9 yards per game) last year. Cre-ating the same excitement and proficiency will take work with the Wildcats, who averaged just 176.2 passing yards last season.

4. DEPTH: Injuries decimated Kentucky last season and result-ed in a lot of growing pains with underclassmen forced into extensive action. The upside is that 31 Wildcats have made at

least one start with the defense boasting depth across all three units. While they feel better about their experience, the key remains staying healthy.

5. THE SCHEDULE: Kentucky’s tough home docket includes games against rival Louisville and defending national cham-pion Alabama, but the most intriguing matchup comes on Sept. 28 when Kentucky hosts a Florida team likely to be ranked in the top 10 and including wide receivers coach Joker Phillips, Stoops’ Wildcats predecessor. Besides watching the reception Phillips receives in his first visit back to Commonwealth Stadium, it will be interesting to see if he gets the last laugh against his alma mater.

Predicted order of finish: Last in seven-team SEC East.

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KENTUCKY WILDCATS FAST FACTS2012 record: 2-10, 0-8 Southeastern ConferenceLocation: Lexington, Ky.Founded: 1865Enrollment: 28,928Nickname: WildcatsColors: Blue and whiteStadium: Commonwealth Stadium (67,942)President: Eli CapiloutoAthletic director: Mitch BrnhartAthletic website: ukathletics.com

CoAChiNg StAFFhead coach: Mark Stoops (Iowa, ‘89)Record at UK: First seasonCareer record: First seasonCornerbacks: Derrick Ansley (Troy, ‘05)offensive coordinator/QB: Neal Brown (UMass, ‘02)Defensive line: Jimmy Brumbaugh (Auburn, ‘00)Defensive coordinator/LB: D.J. Eliot (Wayoming, ‘99)Wide receivers: Tommy Mainord (Tarleton St., ‘92)Safeties: Bradley Dale Peveto (SMU, ‘86)offensive line: John Schlarman (Kentucky, ‘97)Running backs: Chad Scott (North Carolina,

‘05)Director of Football operations:

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Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops, center, , prepares to take his place in the team photo during team media day at Common-wealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky., on Monday.

Date Opponent TimeAug. 31 Western Kentucky-x 7 p.m.Sept. 7 Miami (Ohio) NoonSept. 14 Louisville NoonSept. 28 Florida TBAOct. 5 at South Carolina TBAOct. 12 Alabama TBAOct. 24 at Mississippi St. 7:30 p.m.Nov. 2 Alabama St. TBANov. 9 Missouri TBANov. 16 at Vanderbilt TBANov. 23 at Georgia TBANov. 30 Tennessee TBAx-at Nashville, Tenn.

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Avery Williamson listens to a reporters question during Ken-tucky football’s media day at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky., on Aug. 5.

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KENTUCKY WILDCATS 2013 FOOTBALL ROSTERNo. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown1 Ryan Timmons ATH 5-10 185 Fr. Frankfort, Ky.2 Alvin Dupree DE 6-4 252 Jr. Irwinton, Ga.2 Jalen Whitlow QB 6-2 220 So. Prattville, Ala.3 JoJo Kemp RB 5-10 190 Fr. DeLand, Fla.3 Fred Tiller CB 6-0 171 So. Homerville, Ga.4 Raymond Sanders III RB 5-8 187 Sr. Stone Mountain, Ga.5 Braylon Heard RB 5-11 190 Jr. Youngstown, Ohio5 Ashely Lowery S 6-1 211 Jr. Cleveland, Ga.6 A.J. Legree WR 6-1 189 So. Fort White, Fla.6 Jason Hatcher DE 6-3 250 Fr. Louisville, Ky.7 Daron Blaylock S 6-1 214 So. Marietta, Ga.8 Josh Forrest LB 6-3 233 So. Paducah, Ky.8 Javess Blue WR 6-0 190 Jr. Babson Park, Fla.9 Landon Foster P 6-1 208 So. Franklin, Tenn.9 Demarco Robinson WR 5-10 158 Jr. Ellenwood, Ga.10 Jeff Witthuhn QB 6-3 238 Fr. Bowling Green, Ky.10 Tyler Brause LB 6-4 238 Jr. Sycamore, Ohio11 Maxwell Smith QB 6-4 218 So. Granada Hills, Calif.12 Reese Phillips QB 6-2 219 Fr. Signal Mountain, Tenn.13 Jared Leet H 6-3 187 So. Powell, Ohio13 Jeff Badet WR 6-0 170 Fr. Orlando, Fla.14 Patrick Towles QB 6-5 225 So. Ft. Thomas, Ky.15 J.D. Harmon CB 6-2 195 So. Paducah, Ky.16 Cody Quinn CB 5-10 170 So. Middletown, Ohio17 Zack Blaylock S 6-0 192 So. Marietta, Ga.17 Alexander Montgomery WR 6-2 210 Fr. Weston, Fla.18 Glenn Faulkner S 6-2 193 So. East St. Louis, Ill.19 Jaleel Hytchye CB 5-10 175 Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio20 Josh Harris S 6-0 193 Fr. Maysville, Ky.21 Rodney Cox CB 6-0 180 So. Louisville, Ky.21 Josh Clemons RB 5-10 208 So. Fayetteville, Ga.22 Khalid Henderson LB 6-1 218 So. Mableton, Ga.23 Daryl Collins WR 5-11 205 So. Gadsden, Ala.23 Nate Willis CB 6-0 180 Jr. Pahokee, Fla.24 Blake McClain DB 5-11 190 Fr. Winter Park, Fla.25 Cantrell McKinley CB 6-0 203 Jr. Texarkana, Texas25 Jonathan George RB 5-10 209 Sr. Lincoln, Ala.26 Tre Dunn LB 6-2 222 Jr. Harrodsburg, Ky.27 R.J. Williams CB 6-0 190 Jr. Clifton Park, N.Y.27 Demitrious Davis RB-WR 5-9 190 Fr. Youngstown, Ohio27 Davidson Fong RB 5-8 184 Fr. Weymouth, Mass.28 Joey Herrick WR 6-1 200 So. Maynard, Miss.28 Eric Dixon S 5-11 187 Jr. Mobile, Ala.29 Cody Lewis CB 6-0 178 Fr. Alcoa, Tenn.29 Austin Sheehan WR 5-9 157 Fr. Ft. Thomas, Ky.30 Chris Davis DB 5-8 195 Fr. Youngstown, Ohio31 John Giddens RB 5-9 175 So. Louisville, Ky.32 Miles Simpson LB 6-2 225 Jr. Independence, Ky.33 Dyshawn Mobley RB 5-11 209 So. Powell, Tenn.34 Jerry McCray RB 6-0 195 Fr. Detroit, Mich.34 Kory Brown LB 6-0 203 Jr. Moncks Corner, S.C.35 William Tanner WR 6-0 184 Jr. Nashville, Tenn.36 Jerry Williams CB 6-0 168 So. Lexington, Ky.37 Dakotah Tyler S 5-11 207 Sr. Indianapolis, Ind.37 Mason Colton FB 5-11 250 So. Atlanta, Ga.38 Eric Simmons CB 6-0 203 Jr. Atlanta, Ga.39 D.J. Warren FB 6-0 226 Jr. Alcoa, Tenn.40 Avery Williamson LB 6-1 238 Sr. Milan, Tenn.

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown41 TraVaughn Paschal DE 6-4 242 Jr. Odenton, Md.42 Erico Smith S 5-11 197 So. Fisherville, Ky.43 Cody Jones FB 5-11 215 Sr. Williamsburg, Ky.44 Max Strong K 5-2 187 Fr. Louisville, Ky.45 Muhammad Saifullah WR 5-7 170 Sr. Lexington, Ky.46 Patrick Ligon TE 6-4 248 Sr. Germantown, Tenn.47 Jabari Johnson DE 6-1 268 So. Stone Mountain, Ga.48 John Ballis TE 6-2 212 Fr. Houston, Texas49 Robby Irgang LB 6-2 225 Fr. Wilmore, Ky.50 Mike Douglas DL 6-4 288 Jr. Largo, Fla.51 Tristian Johnson DT 6-1 265 Sr. LaGrange, Ga.52 Patrick Graffree DT 6-4 286 Fr. Elizabethtown, Ky.53 Matthew Adolph LS 6-2 220 Jr. Dublin, Ohio54 Malcolm McDuffen LB 6-3 220 Jr. Hopkinsville, Ky.55 Jordan Watson OG 6-4 303 Fr. Fayetteville, Ga.57 Zach Myers C 6-3 277 Fr. Miamisburg, Ohio58 Shaquille Love OT 6-4 313 So. Harriman, Tenn.59 Kelly Mason LS 6-3 224 So. Rockton, Ill.60 Alvin Davis Jr. DE 6-4 265 Jr. Jesup, Ga.62 Tyler Davenport OT 6-5 296 Jr. Hodgenville, Ky.63 Bill Davis OG 6-2 320 So. Lexington, Ky.64 Max Godby C 6-4 291 Jr. Louisville, Ky.66 Jacob Hyde DL 6-2 330 Fr. Manchester, Ky.68 Nick Haynes OL 6-3 305 Fr. Niceville, Fla.69 Ramsey Myers OL 6-4 290 Fr. Orange, Park, Fla.70 Jordan Swindle OT 6-7 290 So. St. Johns, Fla.71 John Gruenschlaeger OT 6-11 350 So. Ft. Thomas, Ky.72 Jon Toth C 6-5 283 Fr. Indianapolis, Ind.73 Kyle Meadows OL 6-5 270 Fr. West Chester, Ohio74 Cole Mosier OG 6-6 330 Fr. Walton, Ky.75 Zach West OG 6-4 308 So. Lexington, Ky.76 Teven Eatmon-Nared OG 6-7 330 Jr. Bucyrus, Ohio77 Darrian Miller OT 6-5 284 Jr. Lexington, Ky.78 Zane Williams DT 6-4 275 Fr. Lexington, Ky.79 Kevin Mitchell OG 6-6 289 Sr. Winston, Ga.80 Ronnie Shields TE-WR 6-5 227 Jr. Stone Mountain, Ga.81 Rashad Cunningham WR 6-4 216 So. Mobile, Ala.81 Kyle Budde LS 6-6 220 So. Mason, Ohio82 Anthony Kendrick TE 6-3 233 Sr. Katy, Texas83 Cameron Fogle WR 5-11 200 Fr. Hebron, Ky.84 Miles Thompson WR 6-1 175 Fr. Louisville, Ky.85 Steven Borden WR-TE 6-3 237 Jr. Waxahachie, Texas86 Jordan Aumiller TE 6-4 232 Sr. Danville, Ky.87 Lucas Witt WR 6-1 190 Jr. Lexington, Ky.88 A.J. Johnson WR 6-2 186 Jr. Portland, Ore.88 Joe Mansour K-P 6-2 189 Sr. LaGrange, Ga.89 Tyler Robinson TE 6-3 246 Sr. Friendsville, Tenn.90 Tanner Blain K 6-2 197 Fr. Lindenhurst, Ill.90 Melvin Lewis DL 6-4 290 Jr. Compton, Calif.91 Farrington Huguenin DE 6-4 262 So. Columbia, S.C.92 Christian Coleman DT 6-3 285 Jr. Milan, Tenn.94 ZaDarius Smith DE 6-6 254 Jr. Greenville, Ala.95 Langston Newton DE 6-4 260 Fr. Carmel, Ind.96 Regie Meant DL 6-4 275 Fr. Cape Coral, Fla.97 Mister Cobble DT 6-0 338 Sr. Louisville, Ky.98 Thomas Chapman DT 6-4 301 Fr. Louisville, Ky.99 Donte Rumph DT 6-3 320 Sr. St. Matthews, S.C.99 Austin MacGinnis K 5-10 175 Fr. Prattville, Ala.

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown1 Bradley Roby CB 5-11 192 Jr. Suwanee, Ga.1 Dontre Wilson RB 5-10 174 Fr. DeSoto, Texas2 Christian Bryant S 5-10 192 Sr. Cleveland, Ohio2 Rod Smith RB 6-3 238 Jr. Fort Wayne, Ind.3 Corey Brown DB 6-1 201 Sr. Monroeville, Pa.4 C.J. Barnett SS 6-1 203 Sr. Dayton, Ohio5 Braxton Miller QB 6-2 215 Jr. Huber Heights, Ohio6 Vonn Bell DB 6-1 190 Fr. Rossville, Ga.6 Evan Spencer WR 6-2 205 Jr. Vernon Hills, Ill.7 Jordan Hall RB 5-8 197 Sr. Jeannette, Pa.8 Jeff Greene WR 6-4 210 Jr. Peachtree City, Ga.8 Noah Spence DL 6-3 247 So. Harrisburg, Pa.9 Devin Smith WR 6-1 198 Jr. Massillon, Ohio10 Corey Brown WR 5-11 187 Sr. Upper Darby, Pa.10 Ryan Shazier LB 6-2 222 Jr. Pompano Beach, Fla.11 Adam Griffin CB 5-8 183 Jr. Columbus, Ohio11 Reid Worstell QB 6-3 220 Fr. Canton, Ohio12 Doran Grant CB 5-11 191 Jr. Akron, Ohio12 Cardale Jones QB 6-5 241 Fr. Cleveland, Ohio13 Eli Apple CB 6-1 188 Fr. Voorhees, N.J.13 Kenny Guiton QB 6-3 208 Sr. Houston, Texas14 Curtis Grant LB 6-3 241 Jr. Richmond, Va.14 Jake Russell P 6-1 195 So. Twinsburg, Ohio15 Ezekiel Elliott RB 6-0 210 Fr. St. Louis, Mo.15 Luke Morgan QB 6-2 225 Fr. Lebanon, Ohio16 J.T. Barrett QB 6-1 230 Fr. Wichita Falls, Kan.16 Cam Burrows DB 6-0 202 Fr. Trotwood, Ohio17 Devonte Butler WR 5-7 170 Fr. Columbus, Ohio17 Jalin Marshall WR 6-0 190 Fr. Middletown, Ohio18 Kato Mitchell WR 6-0 186 So. Cleveland, Ohio18 Najee Murray DB 5-9 186 So. Steubenville, Ohio19 Gareon Conley CB 6-2 170 Fr. Massillon, Ohio19 Joe Ramstetter WR 6-3 205 Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio19 Levi Ratcliff RB 6-2 200 So. West Portsmouth, Ohio20 Ron Tanner DB 6-0 200 So. Columbus, Ohio21 Devlin McDaniel WR 5-11 195 Fr. Marion, Ohio23 Tyvis Powell DB 6-3 201 Fr. Bedford, Ohio23 Tim Scott K 5-11 195 Jr. Norton, Ohio24 Drew Basil K-P 6-2 210 Sr. Chillicothe, Ohio25 Brionte Dunn RB 6-0 222 So. Canton, Ohio25 Kevin Niehoff S 6-3 200 So. Mason, Ohio26 Armani Reeves CB 5-10 197 So. West Roxbury, Mass.28 Warren Ball RB 6-1 222 Fr. Columbus, Ohio29 Jayme Thompson S 6-2 185 Fr. Toledo, Ohio30 Devan Bogard S 6-0 193 So. Cleveland, Ohio32 Russell Doup S 6-2 195 Jr. Mt. Vernon, Ohio33 Frank Epitropoulos WR 6-1 200 Fr. Upper Arlington, Ohio33 Nik Sarac CB 5-9 182 So. Cleveland, Ohio34 Carlos Hyde RB 6-0 242 Sr. Naples, Fla.34 Jamal Marcus DE 6-2 230 So. Durham, N.C.35 Chris Worley S 6-3 195 Fr. Cleveland, Ohio36 Trey Johnson LB 6-2 220 Fr. Lawrenceville, Ga.37 Joshua Perry LB 6-4 243 So. Lewis Center, Ohio38 Craig Fada LB 6-0 226 So. Columbus, Ohio39 Kyle Clinton K 6-1 216 Jr. Dublin, Ohio41 Bryce Haynes LS 6-4 220 So. Cumming, Ga.41 Aaron Mawhirter LB 6-2 230 Fr. Sandusky, Ohio

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown43 Darron Lee ATH 6-2 205 Fr. New Albany, Ohio44 Mike Mitchell LB 6-4 225 Fr. Plano, Texas46 Devin Hill FB 5-10 226 So. Columbus, Ohio46 Nick Snyder LB 6-1 200 So. Columbus, Ohio48 Joe Burger LB 6-1 238 So. Cincinnati, Ohio49 Craig Cataline LB 6-1 235 Jr. Columbus, Ohio50 Jacoby Boren OL 6-2 287 So. Pickerington, Ohio50 J.T. Moore DL 6-3 262 Jr. Youngstown, Ohio51 Joel Hale DT 6-4 309 Jr. Greenwood, Ind.52 Donovan Munger DL 6-4 290 Fr. Shaker Heights, Ohio54 Billy Price DL 6-4 305 Fr. Austintown, Ohio55 Tommy Brown OL 6-4 310 So. Akron, Ohio55 Camren Williams LB 6-1 231 So. West Roxbury, Mass.56 George Makridis LS 6-2 234 Sr. Warren, Ohio57 Chase Farris OL 6-4 300 So. Elyria, Ohio59 Tyquan Lewis DE 6-3 237 Fr. Tarboro, N.C.61 Logan Gaskey OL 6-5 290 Fr. Long Grove, Ill.62 Ben Moffitt OL 6-3 300 Fr. Shelby Township, Mich.63 Michael Bennett DL 6-3 285 Jr. Centerville, Ohio64 Ivon Blackman OL 6-3 320 Sr. Bedford, Ohio65 Pat Elflein OL 6-2 293 Fr. Pickerington, Ohio66 Kyle Dodson OL 6-6 324 Fr. Cleveland, Ohio67 Ben St. John OL 6-3 290 Jr. Elmore, Ohio68 Tayor Decker OL 6-7 315 So. Vandalia, Ohio69 Eric Kramer OL 6-4 295 Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio71 Corey Linsley OL 6-3 297 Sr. Youngstown, Ohio72 Chris Carter DL 6-4 341 So. Cleveland, Ohio73 Antonio Underwood OL 6-3 301 So. Shaker Heights, Ohio74 Jack Mewhort OL 6-7 308 Sr. Toledo, Ohio75 Evan Lisle OL 6-6 290 Fr. Centerville, Ohio76 Darryl Baldwin OL 6-6 307 Jr. Solon, Ohio77 Michael Hill DL 6-2 305 Fr. Pendleton, S.C.78 Andrew Norwell OL 6-6 319 Sr. Cincinnati, Ohio79 Marcus Hall OL 6-6 315 Sr. Cleveland, Ohio80 Chris Fields WR NA 200 Sr. Painesville, Ohio81 Nick Vannett TE 6-6 255 So. Westerville, Ohio82 James Clark WR 5-11 170 Fr. New Smyrna Beach, Fla.83 Michael Thomas WR 6-3 199 So. Los Angeles, Calif.84 Charles Kinzig TE 6-6 235 Fr. Gates Mills, Ohio84 Corey Smith WR 6-1 180 Jr. Akron, Ohio85 Marcus Baugh TE 6-4 245 Fr. Riverside, Calif.86 Khaleed Franklin WR 6-3 193 Fr. Columbus, Ohio86 Jeff Heuerman TE 6-6 250 Jr. Naples, Fla.87 Peter Gwilym WR 6-1 190 So. Freeport, Maine88 Steve Miller DL 6-3 252 Jr. Canton, Ohio88 Brandon Ojkutu WR 6-3 210 So. Cleveland, Ohio89 Blake Thomas TE 6-5 250 Fr. Cleveland, Ohio90 Tommy Schutt DL 6-2 303 So. Glen Ellyn, Ill.91 Chris Rock DL 6-5 270 So. Columbus, Ohio92 Adolphus Washington DL 6-3 292 So. Cincinnati, Ohio93 Tracy Sprinkle DL 6-3 255 Fr. Elyria, Ohio94 Rashad Frazier DL 6-4 270 So. Middletown, Ohio95 Cameron Johnston P 6-0 195 Fr. Geelong, Australia96 Claudius Mbemba DL 6-2 245 Fr. Lewis Center, Ohio97 Jey Bosa DL 6-5 270 Fr. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.98 John Holman DL 6-2 264 Jr. Riverdale, Ga.

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If you’re suffering from a sports injury or ailment, you can receive a free evaluation froma Marshall Orthopaedics Sports Medicine physician – the same physicians who provideexclusive orthopedic sports medicine services for Marshall University athletes.

A free sports medicine screening clinic is conducted each Saturday*, from 8:30 to10:30 a.m., on the ground floor of Marshall University Medical Center (on the CabellHuntington Hospital campus). The clinic is open to the active, health conscious andathletic population of all ages with sports injury concerns, including runners, golfers,tennis players and youth, scholastic and recreational athletes.

Treatment will not be provided, but patients will be evaluated and given medicaladvice. No appointment is necessary and patients will be seen on a first come, firstserve basis.

*Free screening clinics will be provided every Saturday from August 10, 2013 throughMay 3, 2014 (except November 30, December 21, December 28 and April 19).

For more information, call304.691.1491 or 304.691.1490.

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