JOHN ZENOR
Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon throws a pass during the first half of the team's Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game against Air Force, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon's Herbert, Utah State's Love head Senior Bowl QBs

By John Zenor 2 minutes ago
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Jalen Hurts and Shea Patterson started for two Power 5

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Alabama linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) tackles Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) for a loss during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, in College Station, Texas. Jennings was selected to The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference football team, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.(AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
Herbert, other Senior Bowl players hope staying put pays off

By John Zenor 22 hrs ago
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — A year ago, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert decided to

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, South Carolina defensive lineman Aaron Sterling, right, recovers a fumble by Vanderbilt quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) after being hit by Javon Kinlaw (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Nashville, Tenn. Kinlaw was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Javon Kinlaw's humble beginning fuels his aggressive play

By John Zenor Jan. 22, 2020 04:41 PM EST
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Javon Kinlaw’s motivation comes from his past, having lived

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) scores a touchdown against LSU during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, in Atlanta. Hurts, the Heisman Trophy runner-up who once starred for Alabama, is hoping to improve his NFL draft stock at the Senior Bowl. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Jalen Hurts eyes NFL, with 'boulder' not chip on shoulder

By John Zenor Jan. 21, 2020 04:47 PM EST
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Jalen Hurts was presented a helmet at the Senior Bowl

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa announces his intentions to declare for the 2020 NFL football draft, Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa says he is entering 2020 NFL draft

By John Zenor Jan. 06, 2020 12:23 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa put an end to the

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) is tackled by Boston College defensive back Jason Maitre (3) as he carries the ball during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Ridder, No. 23 Cincinnati romp over Boston College, 38-6

By John Zenor Jan. 02, 2020 07:40 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Desmond Ridder ran for 105 yards and three touchdowns

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis for the American Athletic Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Boston College faces No. 23 Cincinnati minus Dillon, Addazio

By John Zenor Jan. 01, 2020 05:31 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Boston College will have its new head coach at the

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., left, breaks up a pass intended for Texas wide receiver Collin Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Austin, Texas. Stingley was selected as newcomer of the year on The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference football team, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
LSU freshman cornerback Stingley will be tested vs Oklahoma

By John Zenor Dec. 23, 2019 02:09 AM EST
Derek Stingley Jr. sat flanked by the Heisman Trophy favorite and LSU coach Ed

Hatcher, Bayless propel Arkansas State to Camellia Bowl win

By John Zenor Dec. 21, 2019 09:49 PM EST
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Blake Anderson no longer had to hold the emotions in

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) adjusts his helmet before an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
NFL or college? Alabama's Tagovailoa still weighing options

By John Zenor Dec. 05, 2019 05:58 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa said being assured he'd likely remain a

Auburn players sit in the student section as fans take the field to celebrate an upset of Alabama after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Iron Bowl win a perfect salve for Auburn team, fans

By John Zenor Dec. 01, 2019 03:30 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Gus Malzahn and Auburn have discovered the quickest way to

Auburn players sit in the student section as fans take the field to celebrate an upset of Alabama after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 16 Auburn upends No. 5 Alabama’s playoff hopes, 48-45

By John Zenor Nov. 30, 2019 07:51 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Another wild, triumphant Iron Bowl finish turned Auburn’s

Appalachian State coach Eliah Drinkwitz talks with quarterback Zac Thomas (12) during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Troy on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Thomas, No. 22 Appalachian State rout Troy 48-13

By John Zenor Nov. 29, 2019 09:20 PM EST
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Zac Thomas and Appalachian State came out fast, built and

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown (5) lines up against Georgia during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. Brown has been a play making, blockbusting force for No. 16 Auburn heading into the Iron Bowl. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Iron Bowl stakes: Bragging rights _ and maybe the playoffs

By John Zenor Nov. 29, 2019 10:21 AM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban turned some heads this week when

Appalachian State head coach Eliah Drinkwitz looks up toward the scoreboard from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Texas State Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
No. 22 Appalachian State closes regular season at Troy

By John Zenor Nov. 28, 2019 10:00 AM EST
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Appalachian State coach Eliah Drinkwitz wants his players to

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) jogs off the field after an NCAA college football game against Western Carolina, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama, Auburn QBs X-factors in Iron Bowl with Tua out

By John Zenor Nov. 28, 2019 09:56 AM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Marlon Davidson would rather Auburn be playing Tua

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown (5) lines up against Georgia during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. Brown has been a play making, blockbusting force for No. 16 Auburn heading into the Iron Bowl. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Malzahn: Auburn’s Derrick Brown ‘playing as good as anybody’

By John Zenor Nov. 26, 2019 05:00 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Derrick Brown is college football’s other defensive lineman

Alabama head coach Nick Saban yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Carolina, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 5 Alabama needs Iron Bowl win, help for playoff berth

By John Zenor Nov. 25, 2019 04:44 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — This is an awkward position for Alabama; the Crimson

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) grabs a wide snap from the shotgun position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Carolina, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Jones, No. 5 Alabama rout Western Carolina, 66-3 without Tua

By John Zenor Nov. 23, 2019 03:13 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa watched from a cart as his Alabama

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn, right, congratulates Georgia head coach Kirby Smart after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. Georgia won 21-14. (Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
No. 16 Auburn hosts FCS Samford between rivalry game

By John Zenor Nov. 22, 2019 10:25 AM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers have had no choice but to revise their