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FILE - Colorado coach Karl Dorrell watches from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against California in Berkeley, Calif., Oct. 23, 2021. The Buffaloes are picked to finish last in the Pac-12, according to the media poll. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Colorado predicted last in Pac-12 in Dorrell's 3rd season

By Pat Graham 3 hrs ago

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws during the first half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Jan. 1, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. A Buckeyes attack that led the nation with 561 yards and nearly 46 points per game returns quarterback C.J. Stroud, leading receiver Smith-Njigba, 1,200-yard rusher TreVeyon Henderson and an experienced offensive line anchored by 6-foot-8, 360-pound right tackle Dawand Jones. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Pouring caution on that optimism

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 16, 2022 03:02 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

Penn State head coach James Franklin talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Penn State's Clifford mum on college players organizing

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 27, 2022 06:28 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Big Ten coaches relying heavily on revamped defenses

By Michael Marot Jul. 26, 2022 05:25 PM EDT

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia's Smart gets 10-year extension, raise to $10.25M

Jul. 21, 2022 12:37 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan State running back Elijah Collins, left, runs for a touchdown against Youngstown State's Vinny Gentile (54) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Sept. 11, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Collins is among the candidates to fill the hole left by the departure of Kenneth Walker III. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Michigan State searching for Walker replacements this spring

By Larry Lage Apr. 14, 2022 02:22 PM EDT

FILE -Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh yells from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has agreed to a reworked five-year contract with the school that runs through the 2026 season, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Michigan raises Harbaugh's pay back to over $7m per year

By Larry Lage Feb. 16, 2022 06:06 PM EST

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

Michigan State players embrace 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)
Thorne leads No. 11 Spartans past No. 13 Pitt in Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Dec. 30, 2021 11:05 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh wide receiver Jordan Addison runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
No. 11 Spartans brace for Addison, No. 13 Pitt in Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Dec. 29, 2021 12:47 PM EST

Michigan State, Pitt are without biggest stars in Peach Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2021 11:53 AM EST
No. 13 Pittsburgh (11-2, Atlantic Coast Conference) vs. No. 11 Michigan State (10-2, Big Ten), Thursday, 7 p.m. Eastern (ESPN) Line: Michigan State...

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

Heisman Trophy finalist Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett speaks during a news conference before attending the Heisman Trophy award ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Pitt awaits QB Pickett's decision on playing bowl game

Dec. 14, 2021 01:31 PM EST

FILE - Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III (9) breaks the tackle of Purdue cornerback Jamari Brown (7) on his way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Michigan State RB Kenneth Walker uncertain vs Pitt in bowl

Dec. 13, 2021 05:19 PM EST

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins speaks to an official in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Former Ga Tech DB Travares Tillman returns as coach

Dec. 07, 2021 08:39 PM EST

Michigan State's Jayden Reed, left, and running back Kenneth Walker III celebrate Reed's 20-yard touchdown reception against Penn State during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 30-27. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 11 Michigan State to face Pickett, No. 11 Pitt in Peach

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 07:15 PM EST

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) is tackled on run by Penn State's Charlie Katshir, right, and Arnold Ebiketie during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 30-27. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Pitt's reward for ACC title is Peach matchup vs Michigan St

By Charles Odum Dec. 05, 2021 03:33 PM EST

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) rushes Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson should be strongly considered for the Heisman Trophy after he had three sacks, setting a single-season record for college football team, in a win over Ohio State that put the Wolverines in the Big Ten championship game and national title race. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan's Hutchinson, Spartans' Tucker earn Big Ten honors

Nov. 30, 2021 01:44 PM EST

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford, left, throws a pass for a touchdown against Michigan State's Dashaun Mallory (94) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 12 Michigan State bounces back, beats Penn State 30-27

By Dana Gauruder Nov. 27, 2021 07:09 PM EST