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FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, file photo, Miami Dolphins defensive end William Hayes (95) sacks Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the first half of an NFL football game, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The NFL is getting roughed up over its amplified enforcement of roughing the passer penalties that has produced head-scratching, game-changing calls and a season-ending injury to a defender trying to comply with the league’s mandate not to land on the quarterback. Hayes tore his right ACL trying to avoid landing on Carr. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) **FILE**

Safety concerns eat at football from top to bottom

By Deron Snyder

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark (17) catches a pass during warm ups before an NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons, in Jacksonville, Fla. Chark's biggest contribution in three games is a fumble recovery. The Jaguars expected more and are hoping he gets on track against the New York Jets. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)

Jaguars rookie receiver Chark says ‘learning curve is over’

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins drops back to pass against Tulane during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

College Football Picks: Playoff implications in September

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) keeps the ball and is tackled by Florida players during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn. (Joy Kimbrough /The Daily Times via AP)

Tennessee eager to move forward after Florida fiasco

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Screenshot of Jamal Speaks' GoFundMe page.

Homeless D.C. high school football player eclipses GoFundMe goal

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Michigan linebacker Devin Bush celebrates a stop against Nebraska in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

No. 14 Michigan LB Devin Bush has always had father at side

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2017, file photo, Oklahoma State receiver Jalen McCleskey (1) runs after a catch against Texas defenders Brandon Jones (15) and Gary Johnson (33) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas. A new NCAA policy that makes it easier to redshirt football players comes with an unintended consequence: Players can now leave their teams after playing four games with plans to transfer and take the saved year of eligibility to a new school. Several upperclassmen who would have been out of eligibility had they kept playing this season have already taken this route, including McCleskey. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas, File)

New redshirt policy makes it more tempting to transfer

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings players Anthony Barr, from left, Andrew Sendejo and Harrison Smith sit on the bench aft the end of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Bills won 27-6. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Humbled Vikings seek to move forward from annual dud

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Syracuse coach Dino Babers talks with quarterback Eric Dungey (2) during an NCAA college football game against Connecticut on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)

Unbeaten Syracuse turns its focus toward No. 3 Clemson

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

Army head coach Jeff Monken stands with his team after of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. Oklahoma won 28-21 in overtime. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Army nearly stuns No. 5 Oklahoma; falls 28-21 in OT

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) hits Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Clay Matthews on latest roughing call: NFL is ‘getting soft’

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) reacts as he is hit by Florida defensive lineman Tedarrell Slaton (56) and defensive back Jeawon Taylor (29), Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. (C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)

Gators benefit from turnovers in 47-21 blowout of Tennessee

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2017, file photo, Florida International head coach Butch Davis talks into his headset during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida in Orlando, Fla. Davis coached at Miami from 1995 through 2000, building the team that won the national title in 2001. Miami and FIU meet on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Rivalry renewed: No. 21 Miami and FIU finally playing again

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (7) is sacked by Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray (9) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla. It might be strange for longtime college football fans to imagine that Oklahoma’s roster is almost completely unfamiliar with the triple option offense. That made Army’s offense difficult to simulate in practice as the fifth-ranked Sooners prepared to host the Black Knights on Saturday. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

No. 5 Oklahoma learning how to handle Army’s triple option

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2017, file photo, Old Dominion head coach Bobby Wilder, left, greets Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente prior to the start of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. Bobby Wilder and the Monarchs are excited about their rare opportunity to host at Top 25 program. No. 13 Virginia Tech makes the instate trek to the Tidewater area on Saturday. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

No. 13 Hokies well rested for road matchup vs Old Dominion

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) talks to head coach Jim Harbaugh during the second half of an NCAA football game against Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. Traditional Big Ten powers Wisconsin, Michigan and Michigan State have lost out-of-conference games. Slow starts, however, doesn’t mean the conference is out of the national title hunt. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

No. 19 Michigan opens Big Ten slate against winless Nebraska

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) is hit by Washington Redskins linebacker Mason Foster (54) during the second half of an NFL football game, in Glendale, Ariz. The 0-2 Cardinals face the Chicago Bears on Sunday.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

FANTASY PLAYS: Burning fantasy questions for Week 3

By JOE GALLINA - Associated Press

Dede of Brazil's Cruzeiro, left, and Esteban Andrada, goalkeeper of Argentina's Boca Juniors, clash during a Copa Libertadores quarterfinal soccer match in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)

VAR’s difficult debut in top South American club competition

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

FLE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Stanford running back Bryce Love (20) rushes against Southern California during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Stanford, Calif. Love returns to play against Oregon after sitting out a game with an undisclosed injury. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

No. 7 Stanford visits No. 20 Oregon in marquee Pac-12 game

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Wisconsin's Alex Hornibrook throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Madison, Wis. BYU won 24-21. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

No. 18 Wisconsin, Iowa set for Big Ten West showdown

By LUKE MEREDITH - Associated Press