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MSU still faces questions

EAST LANSING, MI (AP) - Michigan State fans will have a chance to evaluate the team's progress Saturday when the Spartans take the field for their spring game. Quarterback Andrew Maxwell enters his senior season with more experience, but he actually split time with Connor Cook in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl last year.

Kelly: ND close to being title winner

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly has been emphasizing a simple message to his players this spring: The Fighting Irish are not as bad as they appeared in the 42-14 blowout loss to Alabama in the BCS title game.

Offense a strength for OSU

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The people entrusted with coaching Ohio State's offense are sleeping better this year.

Smart gets new deal at Bama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart is receiving a hefty raise while boss Nick Saban's salary is staying put.

Oregon proposed self-imposed ban

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The University of Oregon proposed a self-imposed two-year probation and the loss of a scholarship for three years because of possible recruiting violations involving the Ducks' football program.