Jeff Hart

Christion Jones became the first Alabama player since at least the 1940s to have two returns for touchdowns, Vinnie Sunseri brought back an interception for another TD, and the top-ranked Crimson Tide overcame a sluggish offensive performance to beat Virgin ia Tech 35-10 on Saturday.

J.W. Walsh threw for 135 yards and ran for another 125 and a touchdown to lead the No. 13 Oklahoma State Cowboys to a 21-3 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Texas Kickoff Saturday.

After serving his first-half suspension, Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel threw three TD passes and scrambled for 19 yards - ran his mouth a bit, too - as No. 7 Texas A&M posted a lopsided 52-31 win over Rice.

Vad Lee threw for two touchdowns and ran for one more in Georgia Tech's 70-0 rout of Elon in their season opener on Saturday.

The Atlanta Falcons waived Brian Banks, the linebacker who was attempting to make a late start to his NFL career after spending five years in prison on a conviction that was later overturned.

Tim Tebow hasn't given up hope of playing in the NFL after being cut by the New England Patriots.

New quarterback. New running backs. Same old result.

Daniel David tossed three touchdown passes and rushed for one more to lead Class AAAAAA ninth-ranked Mill Creek to a 41-28 win over Dacula Friday night in both teams' season openers.

Stephens County took advantage of seven Franklin County turnovers to hold off the Lions 21-13 Friday night in both teams' season openers.

East Hall rebounded from a tough loss last week in its opener against Dawson County with a solid 48-12 win over Chattooga Friday night at East Hall Stadium.