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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Final rankings and future prospects

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:11 PM EST

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) throws a pass against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 21 Houston edges Auburn 17-13 in Birmingham Bowl

By John Zenor Dec. 28, 2021 03:49 PM EST

Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin paces the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Houston aiming for 12th win; Auburn seeking to stop skid

By John Zenor Dec. 27, 2021 06:03 PM EST

Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Scott, center, catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Houston Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
No. 3 Cincinnati claims AAC crown, possible playoff spot

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 04, 2021 07:38 PM EST

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) throws a pass as Memphis defensive lineman Morris Joseph (10) closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
AAC title on line as No. 3 Cincinnati hosts No. 16 Houston

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 04:18 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 3 Cincinnati hosts No. 16 Houston for AAC championship

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 02, 2021 12:27 PM EST

Houston running back Alton McCaskill (22) scores a touchdown as Connecticut defensive back Durante Jones (19) fails to makes a tackle during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Tune throws for 4 TDs, leads No. 19 Houston over UConn 45-17

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 27, 2021 03:47 PM EST

Jim Mora speaks with the media during a press conference announcing him as the new head coach of Connecticut University football, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Houston at Connecticut 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 11:29 AM EST

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) throws a pass as Memphis defensive lineman Morris Joseph (10) closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tune has TDs passing, rushing, No. 17 Houston beats Memphis

Nov. 20, 2021 01:05 AM EST

Houston wide receiver Nathaniel Dell, right, celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Clayton Tune during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Memphis at Houston 11/19/2021

Nov. 19, 2021 10:39 PM EST

Memphis defensive back Tyrez Lindsey (22) pressures East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers (12) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)
No. 17 Houston looks to extend streak to 10 against Memphis

By Jeremy Rakes Nov. 18, 2021 02:54 PM EST

Houston running back Alton McCaskill (22) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
No. 17 Houston looks to extend streak to 10 against Memphis

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 02:08 PM EST

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Houston runs over Temple, secures AAC title game berth

By Kevin Cooney Nov. 13, 2021 03:41 PM EST

Houston tight end Christian Trahan (85) runs with the ball as he gets past Temple safety M.J. Griffin (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Houston at Temple 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 01:49 PM EST

Temple's D'Wan Mathis (18) escapes a tackle attempt by East Carolina's Gerard Stinger (30) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Greenville, N.C. (Scott Davis/The Daily Reflector via AP)
No. 17 Houston a heavy favorite at Temple

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 07:46 PM EST

Houston head coach Dana Holgorsen on the sideline against SMU during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
No. 17 Houston looks to clinch title game berth at Temple

By Kevin Cooney Nov. 11, 2021 12:39 PM EST

Oklahoma tight end Austin Stogner (18) runs in for a touchdown 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)
College Football Picks: Sooners start pivotal Big 12 stretch

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 10, 2021 11:34 AM EST

Houston's quarterback Clayton Tune throws a pass against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Tune passes for 385 yards, No. 20 Houston tops USF 54-42

By Mark Didtler Nov. 06, 2021 11:36 PM EDT

South Florida defensive tackle Blake Green tackles Houston's Alton McCaskill during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Houston at South Florida 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 08:39 PM EDT

No. 20 Houston seeking 8th straight win at South Florida

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 05:17 PM EDT
No. 20 Houston (7-1) at South Florida (2-6), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EDT (ESPNU). Line: Houston by 13 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. ...