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Michigan running back Hassan Haskins (25) celebrates a touchdown against Ohio State on Saturday in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan won 42-27. (TONY DING/Associated Press)

Michigan running back Hassan Haskins (25) celebrates a touchdown against Ohio State on Saturday in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan won 42-27. (TONY DING/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Michigan moves into top 4 of CFP rankings; coachless Irish 6

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
DALLAS — Michigan moved up to No. 2 Tuesday night in the second-to-last College Football Playoff rankings, joining Georgia, Alabama and Cincinnati in the top four heading into conference championship weekend. Oklahoma State is fifth going into the Big 12 championship game Saturday against No.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer talks with line judge Tim Podraza during Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. (AJ MAST/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer talks with line judge Tim Podraza during Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. (AJ MAST/Associated Press)

NFL: Urban Meyer says he's not a candidate at Notre Dame

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Urban Meyer says he will not be Notre Dame’s next head coach. The Jacksonville Jaguars coach flatly squashed any speculation about his immediate future when asked by The Associated Press on Tuesday about the vacancy at Notre Dame created by Brian Kelly’s abrupt departure for LSU.
Louisiana-Lafayette head coach Billy Napier is congratulated by Louisiana-Monroe offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez after Louisiana-Lafayette won 21-16 on Saturday in Lafayette, La. (MATTHEW HINTON/Associated Press)

Louisiana-Lafayette head coach Billy Napier is congratulated by Louisiana-Monroe offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez after Louisiana-Lafayette won 21-16 on Saturday in Lafayette, La. (MATTHEW HINTON/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida hires La-Lafayette coach Napier to replace Mullen

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Sunday, November 28, 2021
Florida went back to Nick Saban's coaching tree in hopes of finding its next great coach. The Gators hired Louisiana-Lafayette’s Billy Napier on Sunday, ending a quick process that landed them their top target a week after firing Dan Mullen.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence looks for a receiver against the Atlanta Falcons during Sunday’s game in Jacksonville. (CHRIS O’MEARA/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence looks for a receiver against the Atlanta Falcons during Sunday’s game in Jacksonville. (CHRIS O’MEARA/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags turn to up-tempo scheme, option plays to help Lawrence

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Sunday, November 28, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars made a couple of offensive tweaks in hopes of being, well, less offensive on offense. The Jaguars used an up-tempo scheme at times and called more option plays with quarterback Trevor Lawrence in a 21-14 loss to Atlanta on Sunday.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson is stopped by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foyesade Oluokun during Sunday’s game n Jacksonville. (CHRIS O’MEARA/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson is stopped by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foyesade Oluokun during Sunday’s game n Jacksonville. (CHRIS O’MEARA/Associated Press)

NFL: Falcons take advantage of Jaguars' mistakes for victory

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Sunday, November 28, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — The Atlanta Falcons finally found some room to run, just enough to help them stay on the fringe of the NFC playoff picture.
Florida guard Tyree Appleby (22) dribbles around Troy guard Christyon Eugene (5) during Sunday’s game in Gainesville. (MATT STAMEY/Associated Press)

Florida guard Tyree Appleby (22) dribbles around Troy guard Christyon Eugene (5) during Sunday’s game in Gainesville. (MATT STAMEY/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: No. 23 Florida handles Troy to remain unbeaten

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Sunday, November 28, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Florida is off to its best start in coach Mike White's seven seasons. Myreon Jones and Tyree Appleby scored 12 points apiece, and the 23rd-ranked Gators remained unbeaten with a 84-45 victory over Troy on Sunday.