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Broadcaster, ex-NFL star Troy Aikman helps high school team

By MITCHELL GLADSTONE - Associated Press

Boston College quarterback Dennis Grosel (6) attempts to get rid of the ball before being brought down by Louisville defensive lineman Amonte Caban (53) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

BC turns to Grosel at QB for game against NC State

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Syracuse coach Dino Babers watches a replay on the scoreboard during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Syracuse hosts Pittsburgh in key game for Orange

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) is congratulated by quarterback Kyle Allen after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Allen, McCaffrey and defense have led Panthers resurgence

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

In this Nov. 17, 2018, photo, Kentucky NCAA college football defensive end Joshua Paschal (4) blocks against Middle Tennessee linebacker Wayne Parks (26) during a game at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Paschal is a cancer survivor, having completed treatment in August, 2019, about a year after what he thought was a blister on the bottom of his foot turned out to be a malignant melanoma. Paschal is one of 30 nominees for the Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Award. (Alex Slitz/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP)

Comeback Player of Year: Cancer survivor back for Kentucky

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

‘Fragile’ Steelers still optimistic 2019 is salvageable

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2013, file photo, then-Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan speaks to then-Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, before the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, in Atlanta. Kyle Shanahan is in a better place now. After serving as the Washington Redskins offensive coordinator under his dad, Mike Shanahan, from 2010-2013, he returns Sunday to face them as coach of the undefeated San Francisco 49ers. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Shanahan returns to face Redskins as coach of unbeaten 49ers

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

Clemson’s dominance provides lift for struggling ACC

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron congratulates quarterback Joe Burrow (9) after he scored a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

LSU, Alabama, now leading SEC’s offensive evolution

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey walks to the field for an NFL football practice in Jacksonville, Fla. Ramsey is expected to return to practice two days after seeing a back specialist. The Jaguars host New Orleans on Sunday, Oct. 13. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Ramsey ‘overjoyed’ by LA move; Rams eager for long-term deal

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Josh Allen, Darnold

By FRANK STAMPFL - Associated Press

Broncos LB Johnson making most of chance after long layoff

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Washington quarterback Jacob Eason looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Eason, Ahmed lead Washington over Arizona 51-27

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) releases a pass just before he is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Najee Goode (52) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Bridgewater now 4-0 as starter after Saints top Jaguars 13-6

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Tennessee defensive back Kenneth George Jr. (41) celebrates with defensive backs Trevon Flowers (25) and Nigel Warrior (18) after intercepting pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Defense delivers as Tennessee tops Mississippi State 20-10

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II (3) scores a touchdown past Houston defensive lineman Payton Turner during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

No. 25 Cincinnati holds off Houston late to win 38-23

By JOSHUA KOCH - Associated Press

Indiana wastes no time, races to a 35-0 home rout of Rutgers

By PHILLIP B. WILSON - Associated Press

Notre Dame wide receiver Braden Lenzy (25) celebrates his 51-yard touchdown run with Chris Finke (10) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

No. 9 Irish ride Jones’ 176 yards to 30-27 victory over USC

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

Cousins gets surprise call of praise from White House

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Buffalo Bills running back Frank Gore watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Bills’ Gore fearless _ and ageless _ in enjoying 15th season

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press