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Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) makes a catch against Kentucky defensive back Brandin Echols (26) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
College football picks: Football feast missing some dishes

By Ralph D. Russo 10 hrs ago

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
'Having a blast': No. 15 Cyclones thriving in trying times

By Eric Olson 19 hrs ago

FILE - This Feb.16, 2020, file photo shows South Florida's Shae Leverett, left, and Connecticut's Olivia Nelson-Ododa during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tampa, Fla. UConn, one of the original members of the Big East Conference, is hoping a return to the league will help put the Huskies back among the elite programs in college basketball. The Huskies spent seven years in the American Athletic Conference, on a mostly downward trajectory since winning a fourth national title in 2014. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson, File)
The Latest: Iowa St women's hoops coach in quarantine

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2020 01:46 PM EST

Ohio State defensive back Sevyn Banks, right, breaks up a pass intended for Indiana receiver Miles Marshall during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Indiana 42-35. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Hints at what's to come from CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 23, 2020 05:36 AM EST

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) carries past Oklahoma cornerback Tre Brown (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Rattler leads No. 18 Oklahoma past No. 14 Oklahoma St 41-13

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 21, 2020 11:22 PM EST

Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley, left, talks with Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy before an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State at Oklahoma 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 07:25 PM EST

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 17 Cyclones rout Kansas St 45-0 behind Purdy's 3 TDs

By Andrew Logue Nov. 21, 2020 07:23 PM EST

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kansas State at Iowa State 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 03:49 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) carries for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Pandemic gives Oklahoma-Oklahoma St. game different vibe

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 20, 2020 06:03 PM EST

Northwestern wide receiver Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman, center, celebrates a touchdown against Purdue with wide receiver Bryce Kirtz (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Week 12: Big Ten unbeatens, Bedlam and Lawrence returns

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 20, 2020 02:18 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy, left, talks with Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley before an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla. The teams meet this week in the Bedlam game. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Big 12 title game could have a familiar look or 1st-timers

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 19, 2020 05:26 PM EST

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy eyes a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 38-31. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 17 Cyclones go for 3rd straight win when K-State visits

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 03:06 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) carries for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma St., Oklahoma to meet in high-stakes Bedlam matchup

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 02:49 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) carries for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
QBs hold keys in Oklahoma-Oklahoma State rivalry game

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 19, 2020 01:45 PM EST

Kansas State fans and students stand for the national anthem before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
No. 17 Cyclones meet Kansas State team battling virus cases

By Eric Olson Nov. 19, 2020 01:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy, left, talks with Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley before an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla. The teams meet this week in the Bedlam game. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Bedlam potentially big implications for Big 12 title game

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 01:52 AM EST

Texas' Chris Brown (15) and D'Shawn Jamison (5) celebrates after a stop against West Virginia on fourth down late during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Texas-Kansas among 6 major college games postponed by virus

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 18, 2020 04:33 PM EST

Indiana running back Stevie Scott III rushes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
College Football Picks: Indiana's big chance; FSU's big fall

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 18, 2020 03:20 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 19 1961 — George Blanda of the Houston Oilers passes for 505 yards and seven touchdowns in a 49-13 rout of the New York Titans. ...

Iowa State tight end Charlie Kolar runs on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Kolar, Chase Allen and Dylan Soehner came into the season as perhaps the most celebrated group of tight ends in the country, and they still are. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 17 Iowa State's tight ends living up to preseason hype

By Eric Olson Nov. 18, 2020 03:58 AM EST