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Alabama defensive back Eddie Jackson (4) returns a punt for a 79-yard touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Knoxville, Tenn. Alabama won 49-10. No. 1 Alabama: Alabama is an easy choice for the No. 1 seed, especially after Saturday’s dominating 40-19 win over Tennessee. The quarterback position was a question mark for the Tide entering the season, but true freshman Jalen Hurts has played at a high level and has used a bevy of playmakers to his advantage. Continue to Article

October 16, 2016 1:33:am EST

AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- Jarvion Franklin rushed for a school-record 281 yards and Zach Terrell threw for two scores and ran for two more as No. 24 Western Michigan - ranked in the Top 25 this week for the first time in school history - shut out Akron 41-0 on Saturday. Continue to Article

October 15, 2016 7:24:pm EST

P.J. Fleck may soon be an attractive hire as a power five conference coach, but for now he's content guiding Western Michigan to what could wind up as the best season in school history. The No. 24 Broncos play their first game as a ranked team in the Associated Press Top 25 poll when they visit Akron on Saturday (3:30 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network) in a matchup of Mid-American Conference division leaders. Western Michigan (6-0, 2-0 MAC West), which entered the coaches poll for the first time last week, is off to its best start since the 1941 team went 8-0. Continue to Article

October 11, 2016 10:12:pm EST