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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Devin Smith reaches out to make a catch and score against Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

LOVERRO: Time may be running out for defensive staff

By Thom Loverro

Florida State coach Willie Taggart reacts to a call during the second half of an ACC college football game against Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)

No. 25 Virginia barely hangs on, beats Seminoles 31-24

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

PGA golfer tiger Woods watches the first half of an NCAA college football game between Central Florida and Stanford, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Gabriel throws 4 TD passes, No. 17 UCF routs Stanford 45-27

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead watches the game against Southern Miss. from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)

Ex-FCS coaches Moorhead, Klieman meet in K-State vs Miss St

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins confers with an official during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Florida on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 14-10. (AP Photo/Jon Barash)

Get this: Georgia Tech has a shot at a winning streak

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph runs into the end zone untouched for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Rudolph has had a pretty stable career with just the Vikings, but he was involved in at least one significant trade. In his father's fantasy football keeper league.(AP Photo/Jose Juarez, File)

NFL At 100: Fantasy football all too real in sports culture

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2016, file photo, former NFL football player and head coach Tony Dungy, right, walks with his wife Lauren Harris Dungy before the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game between the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers in Santa Clara, Calif. The Pro Football Hall of Famer and his wife recently penned their fourth book in a children’s series. The new one is titled “Carson Chooses Forgiveness,” and it follows “We Chose You,” which focuses on adoption; “Maria Finds Courage,” and “Austin Plays Fair.” (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

More than X’s and O’s: Dungy, wife pen 4th children’s book

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Firm announces projected timeline for new Hawaii stadium

Associated Press

In this Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 photo shows part of an alleyway mural in downtown Laramie, Wyo., that honors the Black 14. The Black 14 were black athletes dismissed from the University of Wyoming football team in 1969 for seeking to protest racism by wearing black armbands in a game against Brigham Young University. The university plans to dedicate a plaque honoring the group at War Memorial Stadium on Friday. (AP Photo/Mead Gruver)

Correction: Black 14 Reunion story

By MEAD GRUVER - Associated Press

Nonprofit protests baptisms on Tennessee school’s field

Associated Press

Boston College head coach Steve Addazio, center, looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Richmond, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

BC’s Addazio, Jayhawks’ Miles fondly recall SEC showdowns

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2018, file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is pressured by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata (93) in the first half of an NFL football game, in Arlington, Texas. Onyemata has returned from suspension not a moment too soon for New Orleans' defensive front. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

Saints’ gashed defensive front happy to have Onyemata back

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 15, 2019, file photo, San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson (65), of Sweden, scores the winning goal past St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during overtime in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference final series in St. Louis. A major officiating gaffe occurred in the Stanley Cup playoffs when San Jose’s Karlsson scored a goal set up by a hand pass. While hockey officials have the toughest job _ they must be able to skate like the players _ they do not get a pass for their mistakes, either. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Officiating woes are not monopolized by NFL

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Ex-WVU assistant Gibson returns home with new NC State team

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 2, 2013, file photo, oil tycoon and Oklahoma State supporter T. Boone Pickens, center, celebrates with Oklahoma State's basketball team members Marcus Smart (33), Mason Cox (30), Le'Bryan Nash (2) and Alex Budke, right, following the team's win over Texas in an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla. Pickens, a brash and quotable oil tycoon who grew even wealthier through corporate takeover attempts, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. He was 91. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt, File)

Oklahoma State booster, superfan T. Boone Pickens dies at 91

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2019, file photo, Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio talks with reporters during the team's NCAA college football media day, in East Lansing, Mich. Dantonio needs one more victory to tie the school record at Michigan State. The Spartans host Western Michigan this weekend. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

Dantonio win away from all-time wins mark at Michigan State

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - This is an undated photo showing Joe Namath, left, quarterback for the New York Jets, talking with head coach Weeb Ewbank during football practice session in 1970. As part of its celebration of its 100th season, the NFL is designating a Game of the Week, each chosen to highlight a classic matchup. For Week 2, it is the Monday night game between the Browns and Jets. Joe Namath and Leroy Kelly were supposed to be the offensive stars in the inaugural game of pro football’s prime-time telecasts. But the guys who moved the ball best were the guys in the striped shirts. The guys in the striped shirts _ the officiating crew headed by Norm Schacter _ moved the ball so well that they played a key role in Cleveland’s 31-21 victory and may have played a key role in the important ratings battle against Liz, Dick and Lucy.(AP Photo/File)

NFL At 100: Jets-Browns squared off in MNF’s debut in 1970

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield sits on the sidelines during the second half in an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The Titans won 43-13. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Week 1 ICYMI: Browns bad as ever; Kyler makes a comeback

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones gets set for a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

After big contract for Jones, rough opener for Falcons

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Clemson's Tanner Muse (19) makes an interception during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&amp;M Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

‘As good as it gets’: Venables reloads Clemson defense

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press