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Alabama head coach Nick Saban talks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 8 Alabama hosts Austin Peay without typical stakes

By John Zenor Nov. 17, 2022 06:10 AM EST

Texas running back Jordan Whittington is tackled by Alabama defensive back DeMarcco Hellams (2) during the first half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
No. 2 Alabama hosts Louisiana-Monroe after close call

By John Zenor Sep. 15, 2022 01:32 AM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) is chased out of bounds by Texas defensive back Anthony Cook during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Alabama defeated Texas 20-19. (AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)
Lessons learned? Saban, now-No. 2 Alabama sure hope so

By John Zenor Sep. 12, 2022 04:39 PM EDT

Marshall defensive back Steven Gilmore (3) jumps into the stands after returning an interception for a score against Notre Dame during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. Marshall won 26-21. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Sun Belt gets slighted in rankings

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 12, 2022 02:05 AM EDT

Alabama coach Nick Saban watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Utah State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Young gets 6 TDs, No. 1 Alabama routs Utah State 55-0

By John Zenor Sep. 03, 2022 11:04 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws before Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage on April 16, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Led by the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, the Crimson Tide are preseason No. 1 and looking every bit a contender for the seventh national championship of coach Nick Saban’s tenure.(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
No. 1 Alabama not interested in a 'participation trophy'

By John Zenor Aug. 16, 2022 10:16 AM EDT

FILE - Alabama fans cheer before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Alabama is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 for the second straight season. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Tide and Co.: AP Top 25 team by team preseason capsules

Aug. 15, 2022 01:24 PM EDT

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days in Atlanta, Thursday, July 21, 2022. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
ACC, SEC reap benefits from transfers moving between leagues

By Aaron Beard Jul. 22, 2022 02:37 PM EDT

Jackson State football coach Deion Sanders reacts following the school's Blue and White Spring football game, an NCAA college football contest, Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Column: A wildly entertaining spat between 2 coaching stars

By Paul Newberry May. 20, 2022 02:25 AM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban yells to the sideline during the first half of Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage, Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama's Saban denies tampering with Louisville transfer

May. 11, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

Texas A&M White's Max Johnson (14) passes during the Texas A&M Maroon and White game at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas on Saturday, April 9, 2022. (Michael Miller/College Station Eagle via AP)
SEC proving to be a preferred destination for transfers

By John Zenor Apr. 26, 2022 01:16 PM EDT

Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) runs upfield as running back Trevion Cooley (23) looks to set a block on Air Force safety Trey Taylor (7) during the first half of the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Air Force uses rare passing game to win First Responder Bowl

Dec. 28, 2021 06:41 PM EST

FILE - Louisville coach Scott Satterfield argues with an official over a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Clemson in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Cardinals face Air Force on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in the First Responder Bowl. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
Louisville faces options in 1st Responder Bowl vs. Air Force

Dec. 27, 2021 03:33 PM EST

Louisville running back Trevion Cooley scores a touchdown as Duke safety Da'Quan Johnson (17) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Louisville at Duke 11/18/2021

Nov. 18, 2021 08:57 PM EST

Louisville linebackers Jack Fagot, left, and Yasir Abdullah, hidden, bring down Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader (16) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Louisville won 41-3. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Louisville on brink of bowl berth, Duke just wants to win

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 17, 2021 04:46 PM EST

Louisville wide receiver Jordan Watkins (1) acknowledges the fans after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Louisville won 41 -3. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Cunningham's 5 TDs lead Louisville's 41-3 rout of Syracuse

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 13, 2021 03:38 PM EST

Lamar Jackson addresses the crowd during a halftime ceremony retiring his number by the University of Louisville in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Left of Jackson is University of Louisville President Neeli Bendapudi, and right is Louisville Athletic Director Vince Tyra. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Jackson reflective as Louisville retires his No. 8 jersey

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 13, 2021 02:56 PM EST

Clemson wide receiver Beaux Collins (80) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Uiagalelei rallies Clemson past Louisville 30-24

By Steve Bittenbender Nov. 06, 2021 11:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2017, file photo, Louisville's Lamar Jackson (8) looks to pass against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C. Louisville will retire the No. 8 jersey number of former Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson, who in 2016 became the school’s first Heisman Trophy winner and finished his college football career as one of its most decorated players. Jackson’s jersey number will be retired during a ceremony at Louisville’s Nov. 13, 2021 home game against Syracuse.(AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Louisville to retire Heisman winner Jackson's No. 8 jersey

Oct. 16, 2021 09:52 AM EDT

Louisville running back Jalen Mitchell (15) runs past the defense of Virginia defensive back Antonio Clary (14) to cross the goal line for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Virginia won 34-33. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Armstrong rallies UVa late to 34-33 comeback over Louisville

By Steve Bittenbender Oct. 09, 2021 07:19 PM EDT