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Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett reacts to winning the College Football Playoff championship game, late Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis, against Alabama. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Georgia QB Bennett announces he will return for 1 more year

Jan. 19, 2022 07:51 PM EST

Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) dives for extra yardage just short of the goal line on a 52-yard pass play during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Kentucky receiver Wan'Dale Robinson to enter NFL draft

Jan. 05, 2022 08:50 PM EST

Michigan State players celebrate a win after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game between Pittsburgh and Michigan State, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Michigan State won 31-21. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Michigan State WR Jayden Reed returning in 2022

Jan. 04, 2022 06:50 PM EST

FILE - Wisconsin linebacker Leo Chenal (5) runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Chenal is entering the NFL draft rather than returning to the Badgers next season. He announced his decision Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, on social media. The move comes after he earned second-team honors on the Associated Press All-America team as a junior. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)
Wisconsin LB Leo Chenal announces he's entering NFL draft

Jan. 03, 2022 08:32 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett looks to pass against Syracuse during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
MSU RB Walker, Pitt QB Pickett skipping Peach Bowl

By Will Graves Dec. 16, 2021 04:35 PM EST

FIEL - Florida defensive lineman Zachary Carter (6) encourages fans during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, on Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. Carter is opting out of the team’s bowl game to begin preparing for the NFL draft. He made his announcement on social media Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, thanking coaches from two regimes, fans, teammates and relatives (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Florida DE Zach Carter opts out of Gasparilla Bowl vs UCF

Dec. 10, 2021 06:22 PM EST

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy gestures during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma St's Gundy steadies program after tumultuous 2020

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 03, 2021 04:46 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs the ball for a first down as Dallas Cowboys' Malik Hooker (28), Justin Hamilton (99), Jourdan Lewis (26) and Dorance Armstrong (92) attempt to make the stop in overtime of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Thanksgiving football, Big 10 rivalry game score in ratings

By David Bauder Dec. 01, 2021 04:53 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) is tackled by Baylor defensive lineman TJ Franklin, bottom, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler to enter transfer portal

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 29, 2021 02:24 PM EST

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell signals his team on a play against Oklahoma during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
AP Top 25 Podcast: Who will fill all these coaching jobs?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2021 12:50 PM EST

Longtime Alabama sports columnist Cecil Hurt dies at 62

Nov. 23, 2021 07:31 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Cecil Hurt, a longtime sports columnist at The Tuscaloosa News, died Tuesday of complications from pneumonia. He was 62. ...

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente is shown during a timeout in an NCAA college football game against Duke on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech and football coach Justin Fuente have mutually agreed to part ways with two games left in his sixth season with the Hokies. In a statement, athletic director Whit Babcock said co-defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator J,C. Price will lead the Hokies through their final two regular season games. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
AP Top 25 Podcast: College football's silliest silly season

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 18, 2021 11:34 AM EST

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost walks off the field following his team's 28-23 loss to Purdue in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
AP Top 25 Podcast: Frost gets another shot; Week 11 preview

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 12, 2021 03:46 PM EST

FILE - Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, at podium, talks to reporters in Olympia, Wash., as Secretary of Health Umair Shah looks on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. Inslee announced that starting Nov. 15, people in the state will need to either provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test in order to attend large events. Inslee is disputing Nick Rolovich's statements that the Democrat targeted the former Washington State University football coach with his statewide COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all public employees. (AP Photo/ Rachel La Corte, File)
Inslee: WSU coach 'just wrong' in claims about vaccine order

Nov. 06, 2021 02:39 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) passes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma won 52-21. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
AP Top 25 Podcast: Riley on switching QBs; Week 10 preview

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 04, 2021 04:47 PM EDT

Georgia coach Kirby Smart, left, and Florida coach Dan Mullen meet after Georgia's win in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Stephen B. Morton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Florida coach Mullen shutters media access for the week

By Mark Long Nov. 01, 2021 05:34 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen talks with WWE Superstar Titus O'Neil, who previously played for the University of Florida with his given name of Thaddeus Bullard, Sr., before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
AP Top 25 Podcast: What's up with Dan Mullen? Week 9 preview

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 28, 2021 10:35 AM EDT

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy gives a thumbs up to fans after their 32-24 win over Texas in an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Oklahoma St. coach Gundy agrees to perpetual 5-year deal

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 22, 2021 12:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, file photo, Washington State coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Pullman, Wash. The NHL suspending San Jose's Evander Kane 21 games for submitting a fake vaccination card and Washington State firing football coach Nick Rolovich for failing to comply with a vaccine mandate Monday provided two more reminders of the impact the coronavirus is still having on professional and college sports. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
AP Top 25 Podcast: Next at LSU? Rolo's choice; Week 8 games

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 22, 2021 12:11 PM EDT

Syracuse wide receiver Taj Harris (3) runs with the ball during an NCAA football game against Ohio in Athens, Ohio, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. Syracuse wide receiver Taj Harris is taking his talents elsewhere. Orange coach Dino Babers confirmed Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, that the junior has decided to enter the transfer portal. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Syracuse QB Tommy DeVito to enter transfer portal

Oct. 17, 2021 11:52 PM EDT