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Auburn checking into violations

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs says the school is reviewing allegations of NCAA rules violations in the football program during its 2010 national championship season but doesn't believe they're credible.

O'Brien keeps focus on football

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Amid all the bickering at Penn State over the delicate issues related to football, the football program itself is often stuck in the middle.

Miller takes shot to ribs

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Quarterback Braxton Miller took a shot to the ribs for the second time in a week but Ohio State's Heisman Trophy candidate finished practice Tuesday and Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer said the junior was fine.

McCarron, Saban talk Moore

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron used to wander over to athletic director Mal Moore's corner office every couple of weeks for a chat, one Crimson Tide quarterback to another.

Ash throws two TDs at spring game

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - David Ash passed for two touchdowns and also threw two interceptions as Texas unveiled a quicker up-tempo offense Saturday night in its annual spring scrimmage.