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LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass 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)
Florida-LSU headlines weekend full of high-profile matchups

By Steve Megargee Oct. 11, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

Memphis receiver Damonte Coxie, left, runs for a touchdown after a catch in front of Navy defender Kevin Brennan during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian via AP)
No. 23 Memphis seeks to remain unbeaten as it visits Temple

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2019 04:47 PM EDT

Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell, left, stiff-arms Navy defender Tama Tuitele during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian via AP)
Gainwell emerges as No. 23 Memphis' latest standout rusher

By Steve Megargee Oct. 10, 2019 12:35 PM EDT

Oklahoma running back Trey Sermon (4) celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Super 6 has rankings on lockdown

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 07, 2019 03:21 AM EDT

Ohio State coach Ryan Day, right, shouts to the team during the first half against Michigan State in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25: Ohio State, Georgia tied at No. 3; Florida to 7th

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 06, 2019 02:03 PM EDT

Gainwell runs wild in Memphis' 52-33 win over UL Monroe

Oct. 05, 2019 08:06 PM EDT
MONROE, La. (AP) — Brady White threw three touchdown passes, Kenneth Gainwell ran for 209 yards and two scores, and Memphis beat Louisiana Monroe 52-33 on Saturday. ...

Navy running back Keoni-Kordell Makekau tries to break past the defense of Memphis defensive back Jacobi Francis during an NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn., Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. (Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal via AP)
Memphis remains undefeated with a 35-23 win over Navy

By Clay Bailey Sep. 26, 2019 11:40 PM EDT

Correction: Navy-Memphis Preview story

Sep. 25, 2019 02:56 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — In a story Sept. 25 previewing the Navy-Memphis football game, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Memphis' only win in its series...

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2017, file photo, Memphis head coach Mike Norvell, left, and Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo talk before an NCAA college football game, in Memphis, Tenn. Three undefeated teams are left in the American Athletic Conference and two of them face each other Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, to open this week’s AAC slate. Navy (2-0, 1-0 AAC) with its sometimes-baffling triple option offense visits Memphis for the ESPN-televised game, and only one will emerge to join SMU as the undefeated teams left in the conference. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Navy at Memphis 10/14/2017

Sep. 25, 2019 10:08 AM EDT

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks down field to pass against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Nix helps No. 8 Auburn over No. 17 Texas A&M 28-20

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 21, 2019 07:24 PM EDT

Memphis rolls past South Alabama 42-6, 2 RBs break 100 yards

Sep. 14, 2019 07:38 PM EDT
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Brady White threw three touchdowns and running backs Kenny Gainwell and Kylan Watkins rushed for more than 100 yards each as Memphis remained...

White, Gainwell, defense lead Memphis over Southern 55-24

Sep. 07, 2019 04:03 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Brady White threw for two touchdowns, Kenneth Gainwell scored three and Memphis' defense smothered Southern in the second half to pull away to...

Arkansas' Mike Woods (8) and De'Vion Warren (1) celebrate after the team's 20-13 win over Portland State in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Ole Miss, Arkansas preparing for another competitive game

By Brian Rippee Sep. 06, 2019 09:38 AM EDT

Missouri quarterback Kelly Bryant (7) passes the ball in the fourth quarter against Wyoming during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Laramie, Wyo. (AP Photo/Michael Smith)
Bottoming out: SEC's top teams roll, other squads struggle

By John Zenor Sep. 04, 2019 11:01 AM EDT

Mississippi running back Scottie Phillips (22) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Ole Miss seeking better production from rushing attack

By Brian Rippee Sep. 03, 2019 09:17 PM EDT

Mississippi wide receiver Elijah Moore, left, makes a catch ahead of Memphis linebacker Thomas Pickens (40) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in in Memphis, Tenn. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Taylor's running, Huff's safety help Memphis beat Ole Miss

By Clay Bailey Aug. 31, 2019 03:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 6, 2019, file photo, Mississippi offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez gestures before the Grove Bowl spring NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi has a new offensive coordinator in Rich Rodriguez and a new starting quarterback in Matt Corral as the Rebels adjust to life without second-round draft picks A.J. Brown and D.K. Metcalf catching passes. The new-look offense faces a tough early test as Ole Miss opens the season at Memphis. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP, File)
Opener between Ole Miss-Memphis last in current contract

By Clay Bailey Aug. 30, 2019 08:01 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Memphis quarterback Brady White warms up before an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, in Memphis, Tenn. Brady White has two seasons of eligibility remaining, yet he already has earned his master's degree. White now is working toward his doctorate while leading Memphis into its season opener Saturday against Mississippi. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Memphis' White working toward doctorate while playing QB

By Steve Megargee Aug. 29, 2019 11:43 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 15, 2019, file photo, LSU defensive back Grant Delpit speaks during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days in Hoover, Ala. Delpit arguably is the nation’s top returning defensive player after collecting 74 tackles, five sacks and five interceptions last season. LSU will need Delpit this week to help contain a Georgia Southern offense that ranked seventh among all Football Bowl Subdivision teams in rushing last season. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Nix has demanding debut as No. 16 Auburn faces No. 11 Oregon

By Steve Megargee Aug. 29, 2019 09:15 AM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, file photo, Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral speaks during a media day interview in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi has a new offensive coordinator in Rich Rodriguez and a new starting quarterback in Matt Corral as the Rebels adjust to life without second-round draft picks A.J. Brown and D.K. Metcalf catching passes. The new-look offense faces a tough early test as Ole Miss opens the season at Memphis. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
Ole Miss will showcase new-look offense in opener vs Memphis

By Brian Rippee Aug. 27, 2019 05:24 PM EDT