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Team Gaither quarterback Geremy Hickbottom (19), of Tennessee State, throws a pass against Team Robinson during the first half of the HBCU Legacy Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
QBs Hickbottom, Witt, WR McClain stand out in Legacy Bowl

By Brett Martel Feb. 19, 2022 07:49 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tennessee State's Geremy Hickbottom began his final college

FILE - Washington Redskins Senior Vice President of Player Personnel Doug Williams walks the sidelines before an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. The inaugural Legacy Bowl in New Orleans is giving top football players from historically black colleges and universities a new level of exposure to pro scouts and executives. The Legacy Bowl is the brainchild of former NFL quarterbacks Doug Williams and James “Shack” Harris, who both played at Grambling. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes, File)
New Legacy Bowl enhancing exposure for HBCU all-stars

By Brett Martel Feb. 18, 2022 03:17 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — South Carolina State defensive back Zafir Kelly has spent this

Baylor coach Dave Aranda is doused by offensive lineman Tate Williams (77) after the team's 21-7 victory over Mississippi in the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 6 Baylor tops No. 8 Ole Miss in Sugar Bowl; Corral hurt

By Brett Martel Jan. 02, 2022 12:53 AM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Sugar Bowl showdown against Mississippi and coach Lane Kiffin's

Baylor running back Abram Smith (7) breaks free on a 75-yard run as he is chased by Oklahoma linebacker David Ugwoegbu (2), safety Pat Fields (10) and linebacker Shane Whitter (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Southeastern Conference's most prolific offense clashes with one of the better defenses in the Big 12 when No. 8 Mississippi meets sixth-ranked Baylor in the Sugar Bowl. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
Corral's decision sweetens Ole Miss-Baylor Sugar Bowl tilt

By Brett Martel Dec. 31, 2021 05:03 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral wasn't about to miss a chance

Louisiana-Lafayette running back Montrell Johnson (4) is tackled by Marshall defensive back Micah Abraham (6) in the first half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Lewis leads No. 16 ULL to 36-21 N.O. Bowl win over Marshall

By Brett Martel Dec. 19, 2021 01:34 AM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana-Lafayette senior quarterback Levi Lewis turned in one

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) celebrates his second-half, 4-yard touchdown run with wide receiver Braylon Sanders (13) during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi won 31-21. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Sugar Bowl matches No. 6 Baylor vs. No. 8 Mississippi

By Brett Martel Dec. 05, 2021 03:02 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Big 12 champion Baylor and No. 8 Mississippi, which finished

Louisiana-Lafayette head coach Billy Napier, right, enters the field with his team for the Sun Belt Conference championship NCAA college football game against Appalachian State in Lafayette, La., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 20 La.-Lafayette tops App St. 24-16 for Sun Belt title

By Brett Martel Dec. 04, 2021 07:47 PM EST
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Billy Napier took his time walking off of Cajun field,

Appalachian State wide receiver Malik Williams catches a touchdown pass under pressure from Georgia Southern's Deonta Bembry in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. (Walt Unks/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
No. 20 ULL seeks 1st Sun Belt title game triumph vs App St.

By Brett Martel Dec. 02, 2021 06:25 PM EST
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — For Louisiana-Lafayette coach Billy Napier, there was

New LSU football coach Brian Kelly waves to fans after his arrival at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. Kelly, formerly of Notre Dame, is said to have agreed to a 10-year contract with LSU worth $95 million plus incentives. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)
Kelly compares LSU to Broadway, brushes off legacy questions

By Brett Martel Dec. 01, 2021 04:53 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Newly hired LSU coach Brian Kelly can accept if his

New LSU football coach Brian Kelly gestures to fans after his arrival at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. Kelly, formerly of Notre Dame, is said to have agreed to a 10-year contract with LSU worth $95 million plus incentives. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
LSU, Kelly agree to 10-year contract worth at least $95M

By Brett Martel Nov. 30, 2021 11:04 AM EST
LSU flew newly hired coach Brian Kelly on a private jet to Baton Rouge, where

LSU wide receiver Jaray Jenkins (10) scores past Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Jenkins' late TD lifts LSU past No. 14 Texas A&M, 27-24

By Brett Martel Nov. 27, 2021 11:07 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A string of clutch completions by Max Johnson in little

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher reacts to an official's call during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Fisher says only interest in LSU is win for No. 14 Texas A&M

By Brett Martel Nov. 26, 2021 04:05 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — It could be a little awkward when Texas A&M coach

LSU coach Ed Orgeron talks to players, including defensive end Soni Fonua (53), before an NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
LSU hosts ULM with bowl eligibility at stake for both teams

By Brett Martel Nov. 18, 2021 01:01 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The reeling LSU Tigers are getting a needed break from

Alabama head coach Nick Saban cheers his team before an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
In the SEC, defense reigns again with Georgia, Bama on top

By Brett Martel Nov. 17, 2021 04:23 PM EST
Alabama coach Nick Saban and Georgia's Kirby Smart are not exactly known as

CORRECTS TO ARKANSAS' JALEN CATALON, INSTEAD OF LSU'S KAYSHON BOUTTE - Arkansas defensive back Jalen Catalon (1) celebrates with fans after the tam's 16-13 overtime win against LSU in an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Defense propels opportunistic Arkansas past LSU 16-13 in OT

By Brett Martel Nov. 13, 2021 11:38 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Arkansas coach Sam Pittman wasn't worried about style

Arkansas offensive lineman Luke Jones (70) celebrates with his team after defeating Mississippi State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Arkansas, LSU foresee competitive 'Battle for the Boot'

By Brett Martel Nov. 11, 2021 12:38 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Arkansas coach Sam Pittman didn't have to warn the

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle (81) pulls in a touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Cincinnati won 31-12. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Ridder, Whyle, help No. 2 Cincinnati top Tulane, 31-12

By Brett Martel Oct. 30, 2021 03:36 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Two underwhelming victories in a row has Cincinnati coach

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder looks to pass against Navy during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. Cincinnati won 27-20. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 2 Cincinnati seeks improved form at reeling Tulane

By Brett Martel Oct. 28, 2021 02:51 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell and the No. 2 Bearcats' sound

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) throws a pass against Kentucky during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Corral, Stoops spice up SEC while 'Bama, 'Dogs lead the pack

By Brett Martel Oct. 20, 2021 03:11 PM EDT
Georgia and Alabama could be heading for another showdown in the Southeastern

Florida wide receiver Justin Shorter (4) scores a touchdown against LSU safety Jay Ward (5) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Davis-Price, LSU stun turnover-prone No. 20 Florida, 49-42

By Brett Martel Oct. 16, 2021 04:25 PM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU running back Tyrion Davis-Price and the Tiger's