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FILE- In this Dec. 28, 2017, file photo Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry hands off to Anthony Gargiulo against Virginia in the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game in Annapolis, Md. Navy is handing the keys to its triple-option offense to Perry, who was the starting slotback for eight games last season before coach Ken Niumatalolo switched him to quarterback to spark a struggling offense. (AP Photo/Gail Burton) ** FILE **

Navy football ready for season of long trips, quarterback transition

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 26, 2010, file photo, Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick, left, talks with head football coach Brian Kelly during his first NCAA college football practice in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly and athletic director Jack Swarbrick begin their ninth season together, leading the most scrutinized program in college football, when the 12th-ranked Fighting Irish face No. 14 Michigan on Saturday night, Sept. 1, 2018 . Only four Power Five schools have had the same combination of football coach and AD longer than Notre Dame. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond, File)

At Notre Dame, Kelly and Swarbrick provide rare stability

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2017, file photo, Washington running back Myles Gaskin, left, scores a touchdown against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif. Gaskin is likely to rewrite the record book for No. 6 Washington by the end of his senior season. But he'll have help this season in the form of sophomore Salvon Ahmed. The duo get a major test out of the gates against No. 9 Auburn. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Gaskin, Ahmed hope to be speedy combo for No. 6 Washington

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, July 18, 2018 file photo,Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner John Swofford speaks during a news conference at the ACC NCAA college football media day in Charlotte, N.C. When Atlantic Coast Conference teams open the season this week, their games will air on several television platforms, from ABC and ESPNU to the CBS and Fox sports networks. A year from now, that list will also include the ACC’s own channel. Swofford said it could take four or five years to reap the channel’s full financial benefits. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Tuned in: ACC looks for boost with 2019 launch of TV channel

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2018, file photo, Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer makes a statement during a news conference in Columbus, Ohio. Meyer’s current suspension and previous paid leave have restricted him from talking football with his staff and athletes during August with one exception _ a team meeting the day after the suspension was announced. Emails from the senior vice president for human resources show Meyer and athletic director Gene Smith were allowed to meet with the players and coaches last Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File) **FILE**

Ohio State: Urban Meyer met with team after suspension announced

By Kantele Franko and Mitch Stacy - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 18, 2018, file photo, Tennessee NCAA college football head coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks during Southeastern Conference Media Days in Atlanta. Tennessee's quarterback situation remains a mystery less than a week before the first game of Pruitt's coaching tenure. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Pruitt’s challenge: Instill winning mindset into Vols

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 1988, file photo, Oklahoma State's running back Barry Sanders poses with his Heisman Trophy at New York's Marriott Marquis Hotel. His rare combination of exceptional power, speed and elusiveness helped him run for at least two touchdowns in every game that season and at least four on seven occasions. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan, File)

30 years later, Barry Sanders reflects on his Heisman season

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Miami defensive lineman Gerald Willis (9) runs drills during team practice, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Coral Gables, Fla. Willis is about to make the first start of his collegiate career. It'll be against LSU, Miami's opening opponent on Sunday night. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

DL Gerald Willis looks to finally make splash at No. 8 Miami

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 9, 2018, file photo, Egyptian national team soccer player and Liverpool's star striker Mohamed Salah smiles as he greets fans during the final training of the national team at Cairo Stadium in Cairo, Egypt. Salah has revived a months-long dispute with soccer authorities in his native Egypt, accusing them of ignoring his complaints about their unauthorized use of his image. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil, File)

Salah’s tweet shows dispute with Egypt soccer not over

By SAMY MAGDY - Associated Press

A bag of footballs rests on the sideline of the practice field inside Cole Field House at the University of Maryland as the Terrapins prepare for their 2018 season opener with a practice on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times) ** FILE **

Terrapins prepare for Texas after offseason scandals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018 photo, Florida Atlantic linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair prepares to run through drills during football practice in Boca Raton, Fla. Al-Shaair could use an NFL paycheck. But the nation's fifth-leading tackler from last season is back in school for his senior season, now essentially raising two of his brothers, remaining devout in his Muslim faith and believing that the struggles of growing up homeless have somehow made him a better football player.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

High hopes: FAU star LB Azeez Al-Shaair has overcome plenty

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Taggart’s Time: Florida State coach tackles dream job

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 9, 2018, file photo, Egyptian national team soccer player and Liverpool's star striker Mohamed Salah smiles as he greets fans during the final training of the national team at Cairo Stadium in Cairo, Egypt. Salah has revived a months-long dispute with soccer authorities in his native Egypt, accusing them of ignoring his complaints about their unauthorized use of his image. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil, File)

Salah tweet shows his dispute with Egypt soccer is not over

By SAMY MAGDY - Associated Press

New York Jets linebacker Avery Williamson, top, and linebacker Darron Lee (58) tackle New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) who fumbled the ball on the play during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Jets’ Lee brushes off Scott’s criticism that he’s ‘plush’

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Students crisscross the campus of the University of Maryland at College Park. (The Washington Times) ** FILE **

Forced eating, vomiting set Maryland scandal apart

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Jay-Z, Beyonce show lead South Carolina to replace field

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Blake Countess, right, breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Sammie Coates during the first half in an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Watt, Suh back on field in Rams’ 21-20 win over Texans

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer answers questions during a news conference in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. Ohio State suspended Meyer on Wednesday for three games for mishandling domestic violence accusations, punishing one of the sport's most prominent leaders for keeping an assistant on staff for several years after the coach's wife accused him of abuse. Athletic director Gene Smith was suspended from Aug. 31 through Sept. 16. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Ohio State opener nears, but the talk is not about football

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2017, file photo, Central Florida defensive back Tre Neal (23) celebrates after intercepting a Memphis pass to end the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla. When UCF’s new coaching staff relegated him to the second team in spring practice, Neal got the nudge he needed to look for a place he could make the most of his final season as a graduate transfer. Neal landed at Nebraska, and he feels right at home. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Grad transfer from UCF already leader in Nebraska secondary

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

In this Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, photo, Florida Atlantic offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr., right, talks with quarterback Rafe Peavey (16) during football practice in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Youth is served: Weis Jr., 25, stands with Kiffin at FAU

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press