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Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

California quarterback Chase Garbers, right, passes against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Cal uses defense to stun No. 15 Washington, 12-10

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 27, 2018 09:50 PM EDT

Washington defensive back Byron Murphy (1), breaks up a pass intended for Oregon wide receiver Dillon Mitchell (13), in the second quarter during an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
No. 17 Oregon outlasts No. 7 Washington 30-27 in OT

By Tim Booth Oct. 13, 2018 07:37 PM EDT