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The Rose Bowl logo is seen during a fly over before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game between Utah and Ohio State Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. Flipping the current college football playoff from four-teams to a 12-teams for the final two years of the current television contract will give those in charge of the postseason a look at how it works before committing to anything long term. But, The Granddaddy of Them All wants the CFP management committee to assure game organizers that their game will continue to be played annually on New Year's Day. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
AP source: Rose Bowl clears way for 12-team CFP in 2024

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 30, 2022 09:19 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) leaps over New York Giants cornerback Jason Pinnock (27) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Sports on TV joins turkey, parade as holiday traditions

By David Bauder Nov. 30, 2022 04:43 PM EST

Incarnate Word ground game chews up Texas A&M Commerce

Oct. 29, 2022 08:20 PM EDT
COMMERCE, Texas (AP) — Marcus Cooper ran for 183 yards on 22 carries and scored three touchdowns and Incarnate Word beat Texas A&M Commerce 35-7 on Saturday. ...

Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) warms up before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Dynamic Daniels, LSU, roar back on No. 7 Ole Miss, 45-20

By Brett Martel Oct. 22, 2022 07:39 PM EDT

LSU head coach Brian Kelly calls out from the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. Tennessee won 40-13.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Kiffin: No. 7 Ole Miss faces toughest road test yet at LSU

By Brett Martel Oct. 20, 2022 04:58 PM EDT

Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin reacts to the team's interception of an Auburn pass during an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Mississippi won 48-34. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Pick your poison against Kiffin's No. 7 Ole Miss offense

By John Zenor Oct. 18, 2022 11:33 AM EDT

Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
No. 9 Mississippi hosts struggling Auburn after comeback win

By John Zenor Oct. 13, 2022 06:10 AM EDT

Mississippi wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (1) races up the field with a 71-yard touchdown pass past Vanderbilt linebacker De'Rickey Wright (43) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP)
Ole Miss' Mingo has record performance a year after injury

By John Zenor Oct. 11, 2022 03:44 PM EDT

Prairie View beats Grambling 34-14 at State Fair Classic

Oct. 01, 2022 11:46 PM EDT
DALLAS (AP) — Ahmad Antoine had 16 carries for 92 yards and a touchdown, Xxavier Watson returned a fumble 40 yards for a score and Prairie View A&M never trailed...

The University of Oklahoma dedicated a statue honoring the Selmon brothers — defensive linemen Lucious, Dewey and Lee Roy — on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Norman, Okla. The trio starred for Oklahoma from 1971 to 1975 and helped the Sooners compile a 54-3-1 record with national championships in 1974 and 1975 and four Big Eight titles. (AP Photo/Cliff Brunt)
Oklahoma honors defensive stars Selmon brothers with statue

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 24, 2022 06:28 PM EDT

Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims (10) is sacked by Mississippi defensive end Tavius Robinson (95) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 20 Ole Miss runs right through Ga Tech in 42-0 blowout

By Paul Newberry Sep. 17, 2022 06:53 PM EDT

West Virginia running back Tony Mathis Jr. (24) rushes in for a touchdown against Towson during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/William Wotring)
Donaldson, Mathis piled up rushing TDs, WVU whips Towson

By John Raby Sep. 17, 2022 04:36 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) sets up to throw a deep pass against Central Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Mississippi won 59-3. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Kiffin expects Ole Miss QB Luke Altmyer to be able to play

Sep. 12, 2022 05:12 PM EDT

Southern California wide receiver Mario Williams (4) scores on a 15-yard touchdown reception against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Another big day for Williams leads No. 10 USC past Stanford

By Janie Mccauley Sep. 10, 2022 11:21 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Luke Altmyer (7) looks to pass during the second half the team's NCAA college football game against Troy in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Mississippi won 28-10. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 22 Mississippi to start Altmyer vs Central Arkansas,

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 01:51 PM EDT

Troy head coach Jon Sumrall reacts after a play during the first half an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
USC transfer Dart helps No. 21 Mississippi beat Troy 28-10

By Chris Burrows Sep. 03, 2022 07:27 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker plays against Purdue in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game on Dec. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Hooker goes into his sixth season as the starter. He earned the job last season after coming off the bench to set program records for a 181.4 passing efficiency and a 68% completion percentage. Hooker also threw 31 touchdowns with only three interceptions. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Stacked: SEC QB talent goes well beyond Young, Bennett

By John Zenor Aug. 31, 2022 02:32 PM EDT

FILE - TCU coach Sonny Dykes speaks to reporters at the NCAA college football Big 12 Media Days in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, July 14, 2022. TCU is set to kick off its season on Sept. 2, 2022, against Colorado. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Dykes opens things up at TCU since replacing Patterson

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 19, 2022 12:24 PM EDT

FILE - Mississippi quarterback Luke Altmyer (7) looks downfield during NCAA college football practice on Aug. 3, 2022, in Oxford, Miss. Altmyer was the backup last season but replaced an injured Matt Corral in the Sugar Bowl. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Kiffin, Ole Miss leaning on transfers to keep winning going

By John Zenor Aug. 16, 2022 10:14 AM EDT

FILE - Mid-American Conference Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher speaks to reporters in Cleveland on March 12, 2020. With sports betting now legal in more than half the states and generating millions in revenue for once-apprehensive professional sports leagues, college conferences are starting to explore ways to cash in, too. The MAC was the first to jump in, selling the rights to its data and statistics to a company called Genius Sports, which will in turn sell it to sportsbooks. Steinbrecher said it is impossible to ignore the changing reality. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
College sports eye gambling money amid safeguard concerns

By Ralph D. Russo May. 26, 2022 02:23 AM EDT