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In this Aug. 20, 2019 file photo, Oakland Raiders' Antonio Brown smiles before stretching during NFL football practice in Alameda, Calif. Brown was released by the Raiders, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) **FILE**

Antonio Brown cut by Oakland Raiders after Jon Gruden taping

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, center, reacts looking up at the scoreboard in the second quarter of an NCAA football game against Army in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

No. 7 Michigan holds on to beat Army 24-21 in 2 overtimes

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Utah wide receiver Demari Simpkins (3) celebrates with teammate Solomon Enis (21) after scoring against Northern Illinois in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2019, Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Huntley leads No. 13 Utah past Northern Illinois 35-17

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

Georgia State head coach Shawn Elliott is doused after defeating Tennessee in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Column: On top of the world _ for 1 week at least

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Boston College quarterback Anthony Brown (13) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Boston, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

BC QB Anthony Brown emerging as a leader for Eagles

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 3, 2019, file photo, Netherlands' Jackie Groenen celebrates after scoring during the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Sweden, at the Stade de Lyon outside Lyon, France. The first-ever Manchester derby in the Women’s Super League opens the season when the competition is still a boost in crowds after the big interest in England’s run to the Women’s World Cup semifinals. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)

England embraces rivalries, big venues for Women’s WCup lift

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley is shown during an NFL football training camp, in Irvine, Calif. Todd Gurley, Aaron Donald and now Jared Goff have all agreed to contract extensions over the past year that set new NFL benchmarks for guaranteed money at their respective positions. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)

Rams RB Gurley insists knee is fine as questions persist

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

This undated photo shows damage to the bleachers and light poles at the Blountstown High School football field after Hurricane Michael went through areas in Blountstown, Fla. Today, there are new bleachers flanking the sidelines and new lights - hanging atop sturdier metal poles. The rural community of 2,500 people is one of Florida's poorest counties and where hurricane recovery has been especially slow. (Tori Schneider/Tallahassee Democrat via AP)

Florida town rallies behind team amid rebound from Michael

By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN - Associated Press

‘Unbelievable’: Boy’s family gets ball from Jim Harbaugh

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The newly dedicated statue of Chicago Bears and Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton stands outside Soldier Field during an unveiling ceremony of statues honoring George Halas and Payton, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

NFL begins 100th season with Packers-Bears

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt yells at side judge Eduardo Balbis in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee aiming to continue BYU’s turnover troubles

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (8) plays against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) **FILE**

Case Keenum learns to ‘roll with punches’ through adversity

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell takes part in practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J. Bell sat out last season in a contract dispute with Pittsburgh and signed a four-year, $52.5 million contract with New York in March. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Le’Veon Bell ready to run in Jets debut: ‘Don’t hold back’

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2018, file photo, Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore carries the ball against Auburn in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game in Nashville, Tenn. Moore understands his record-breaking freshman season is history. He wants to put even more pressure on opponents by chasing bigger goals and finding new ways to take advantage of a Purdue offense perfectly tailored to his skill set. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

All-America Watch: Moore chasing bigger goals at Purdue

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is tackled by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Chargers focusing on Colts instead of Gordon’s absence

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield, left, smiles as he talks with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Cleveland. Mayfield isn’t concerned about the huge expectations being placed on the Browns, who went 7-8-1 during his rookie season but upgraded their roster and should compete for their first playoff spot since 2002. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Leading man: QB Baker Mayfield brings hope, hype to Browns

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns punter Britton Colquitt kicks against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. The Minnesota Vikings have yet another new specialist, veteran punter Britton Colquitt, after making the swap for Matt Wile. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

With Colquitt, Vikings hope to have found kicking continuity

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Rutgers running back Isaih Pacheco (holds up four fingers for the four touchdowns he scored against Massachusetts, after an NCAA college football game Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers won 48-21. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)

Carter shakes off turnovers, leads Rutgers past UMass

By MATT SUGAM - Associated Press

Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell (19) carries the ball against Mississippi linebacker MoMo Sanogo (46) and defensive back C.J. Miller (8) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Taylor’s running, Huff’s safety help Memphis beat Ole Miss

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Nevada rallies late to stun Purdue 34-31

By EMERSON MARCUS - Associated Press