MICHAEL MAROT
Georgia's Zamir White celebrates after running for a touchdown during the second half of the College Football Playoff championship football game against Alabama Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Notebook: Alabama struggled to turn red zone trips into TDs

By Michael Marot Jan. 11, 2022 01:28 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Alabama had plenty of chances Monday — but rarely turned those

Salaam, Luck headline College Football Hall of Fame class

By Michael Marot Jan. 10, 2022 04:21 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Late Heisman Trophy winner Rashaan Salaam of Colorado and two

Alabama wide receiver Ja'Corey Brooks (7) celebrates after catching a pass and scoring a touchdown against Cincinnati during the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Alabama has plenty of replacements for injured WR Metchie

By Michael Marot Jan. 09, 2022 02:27 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Alabama receiver John Metchie III crumpled to the ground

Alabama coach Nick Saban, second from left, and the team get off the plane at an airport in Indianapolis on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. Alabama is scheduled to play Georgia on Monday in the College Football Playoff championship game. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Alabama, Georgia receive warm welcome in frigid Indianapolis

By Michael Marot Jan. 07, 2022 09:09 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Coach Nick Saban walked off Alabama's team plane Friday night to

Michigan tight end Joel Honigford (84) celebrates at the end of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 42-3. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
No. 2 Michigan takes Big Ten in rout, makes playoff pitch

By Michael Marot Dec. 04, 2021 11:51 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan ignored the preseason predictions, the early poll

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to reporters during a news conference ahead of the NCAA college football Big Ten Championship against Michigan, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Big Ten tilt: Michigan chases playoff bid, title vs. Iowa

By Michael Marot Dec. 02, 2021 01:00 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Iowa opened this season as the trendy pick to finish second

Purdue's Branson Deen (58), Jaylan Alexander and Mahamane Moussa (64) carry the Old Oaken Bucket after Purdue defeated Indiana 44-7 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in West Lafayette, Ind.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings
Purdue takes back Old Oaken Bucket with 44-7 rout of Indiana

By Michael Marot Nov. 27, 2021 07:14 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Quarterback Aidan O'Connell started his Purdue

Indiana quarterback Grant Gremel (16) throws against Minnesota in the second half during an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indiana, Purdue eager to resume Old Oaken Bucket rivalry

By Michael Marot Nov. 26, 2021 03:10 AM EST
Jeff Brohm and Tom Allen grew up watching college rivalries from vastly

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck claps after his team scored against Indiana in the first half during an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Gophers knock out Hoosiers with 1st-half flurry, win 35-14

By Michael Marot Nov. 20, 2021 07:03 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Tyler Nubin’s interception gave Minnesota a chance to

Indiana head coach Tom Allen talks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Hoosiers try to salvage tough season with win over Gophers

By Michael Marot Nov. 18, 2021 02:45 PM EST
Indiana coach Tom Allen was unhappy with last weekend's performance.

Indiana wide receiver Ty Fryfogle (3) is tackled by Rutgers linebacker Drew Singleton (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Rutgers on cusp of bowl-eligibility after win at Indiana

By Michael Marot Nov. 13, 2021 09:40 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Rutgers coach Greg Schiano started Saturday without

Rutgers wide receiver Aron Cruickshank (2) returns a kick against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Hoosiers still chasing 1st conference win as Rutgers visits

By Michael Marot Nov. 11, 2021 12:36 PM EST
Indiana entered this season with its first preseason Top 25 ranking in decades

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) throws for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
O'Connell, Bell help Purdue take down No. 5 Spartans 40-29

By Michael Marot Nov. 06, 2021 07:45 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue coach Jeff Brohm already had a reputation

Indiana head coach Tom Allen, center, talks to his team as they run off the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 38-35. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Boilermakers, Hoosiers facing different postseason fates

By Michael Marot Nov. 01, 2021 03:48 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Purdue Boilermakers need one win to become bowl

Indiana quarterback Donaven McCulley (0) runs with the ball while playing Ohio State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indiana, Purdue face more quarterback questions after losses

By Michael Marot Oct. 25, 2021 04:06 PM EDT
Purdue coach Jeff Brohm will stick to the plan. Aidan O'Connell will continue

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) scores a touchdown in front of Indiana defensive back Raheem Layne II (0) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
No. 5 Ohio St extends streak with 54-7 blowout at Indiana

By Michael Marot Oct. 23, 2021 11:28 PM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — C.J. Stroud and TreVeyon Henderson provided Ohio State

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Purdue won 24-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 25 Purdue trying to build momentum against Wisconsin

By Michael Marot Oct. 21, 2021 03:10 AM EDT
Purdue coach Jeff Brohm still remembers how promising the future appeared in

Indiana's Stephen Carr (5) is hit by Michigan State's Donald Williams during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. Michigan State won 20-15. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana tries to put season on track against No. 5 Ohio St

By Michael Marot Oct. 21, 2021 03:10 AM EDT
Indiana spent the last year pointing to this week's Ohio State game as a

Purdue linebacker Jalen Graham (6) tackles Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Purdue won 24-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Boilermakers using creative combination to rejoin Top 25

By Michael Marot Oct. 18, 2021 03:33 PM EDT
Purdue coach Jeff Brohm spent his bye week designing a creative game plan,

Michigan State players celebrate following an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. Michigan State won 20-15. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 10 Spartans stay perfect with 20-15 win at Indiana

By Michael Marot Oct. 16, 2021 03:55 PM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Michigan State tight end Tyler Hunt delivered both