Football Champions

The Atlantic Coast Conference has accepted bids from Pittsburgh and Syracuse to become a 14-member league.

Winning the biggest game of college football’s opening weekend boosted LSU to No. 2 in The Associated Press Top 25.

Texas A&M’s move to the SEC ultimately would happen if Oklahoma stays put in the Big 12, but until that occurs eight of the remaining nine Big 12 schools will not waive their right to sue the SEC and A&M, a source said.

Joe Paterno could add another honor to his trophy case — and it doesn’t get any more prestigious than this.

Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long said Wednesday that the school was approached recently about joining the Big 12.

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Jacory Harris has returned to the starting lineup after serving a one-game NCAA suspension, according to a depth chart released by the school Wednesday for the Sept. 17 home game against Ohio State.