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West Virginia quarterback Jarrett Doege (2) throws a pass while under pressure from Army linebacker Nathaniel Smith (44) during the first half of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)
West Virginia rallies to beat Army 24-21 in Liberty Bowl

By Clay Bailey Dec. 31, 2020 07:33 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 04:55 PM EST
Jan. 2 1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book throws a pass against Clemson during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C. (Jeff Siner/The News & Observer via AP, File)
No. 1 Alabama and No. 4 Notre Dame move CFP clash to Texas

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 31, 2020 03:55 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches his team warm up before the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Florida in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Alabama-Notre Dame in heart of Texas for relocated Rose Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 12:27 PM EST

Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith (11) hands the ball to running back Deneric Prince (8) during warmups before they play Mississippi State in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Tulsa at Mississippi State 12/31/2020

Dec. 31, 2020 11:51 AM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask walks off the field after throwing a pass that was intercepted by Oklahoma in the end zone during the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Gators not real '20 team in Cotton Bowl loss after opt-outs

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 31, 2020 12:59 AM EST

Oklahoma team members on the sideline celebrate with linebacker Brian Asamoah (24) after Asamoah tackled Florida wide receiver Rick Wells short of the end zone on a fourth-down play in the second half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Gators rattled: No. 8 Oklahoma routs Florida in Cotton Bowl

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 30, 2020 11:47 PM EST

Pasadena allows Rose Bowl name to be used in Texas

Dec. 30, 2020 07:54 PM EST
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The College Football Playoff semifinal in Texas will be allowed to call itself the Rose Bowl Game, but Pasadena officials don’t want...

Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley watches his team warm up before the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game against Florida in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Florida at Oklahoma 12/30/2020

Dec. 30, 2020 07:51 PM EST

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) looks to pass as he escapes the tackle of Oklahoma defensive lineman Perrion Winfrey (8) during the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. Oklahoma won 27-21. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Purdy and Shough return to their roots at the Fiesta Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 30, 2020 03:14 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, Army coach Jeff Monken watches the team play Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Point, N.Y. Army, which faces West Virginia in the Liberty Bowl, has gotten a lot of attention and support after nearly being left out of the bowl season when opt-outs left Independence Bowl officials with no opponent for the Black Knights, forcing a cancellation. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
COVID fill-in Army takes on West Virginia in Liberty Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2020 01:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2020, file photo, West Virginia defensive lineman Darius Stills (56) reacts after making an interception against Kansas during an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia had to switch gears quickly to start preparing for Army's triple option offense. The Mountaineers rank 24th defending the run, giving up 126.2 yards, and they're led by All-American lineman Stills. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP, File)
West Virginia gets challenge of playing Army in Liberty Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 30, 2020 12:08 PM EST

Texas coach Tom Herman watches from the sideline during the first half of the team's Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game against Colorado, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas overcomes Ehlinger injury, routs Colorado 55-23

By Raul Dominguez Dec. 30, 2020 01:12 AM EST

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) sidesteps Colorado linebacker Carson Wells (26) during the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas' Ehlinger leaves Alamo Bowl following shoulder injury

Dec. 30, 2020 12:13 AM EST

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) runs for a touchdown against Colorado during the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas at Colorado 12/29/2020

Dec. 29, 2020 10:01 PM EST

Miami quarterback N'Kosi Perry, left, looks for a receiver as Oklahoma State defensive end Brock Martin (40) rushes during the second half of the Cheez-it Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Sanders, Oklahoma State beat Miami 37-34 in Cheez-It Bowl

By Corey Long Dec. 29, 2020 09:49 PM EST

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by the Miami defense during the first half of the Cheez-it Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Oklahoma State at Miami (FL) 12/29/2020

Dec. 29, 2020 07:17 PM EST

FILE - Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) is sacked by Oklahoma linebacker Nik Bonitto (11) during the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, in this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo. Bonitto is well aware that the Sooners defense, for all the drastic improvements made over two seasons with its “Speed D” scheme, needs to prove itself outside the Big 12. After winning a sixth conference title in a row, the No. 8 Sooners (8-2) will again end the season in a New Year's Six bowl game against a high-powered SEC offense. This time they face national passing leader No. 10 Florida. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Florida-Oklahoma in Cotton Bowl dozen years after title game

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 29, 2020 03:36 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) tosses the ball during an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Norman, Okla. Rattler, a redshirt freshman, was an All Big 12 first-team pick and shared newcomer of the year honors with West Virginia senior linebacker Tony Fields II, a transfer from Arizona. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Cotton Bowl: Oklahoma's 6th straight NY6 game, Florida's 3rd

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2020 11:37 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, Miami coach Manny Diaz talks with safety Bubba Bolden (21) during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Miami Gardens, Fla, A lopsided loss to end the regular season cost coach Diaz's team a spot in a major bowl. Instead, the Hurricanes (8-2) will finish their best season in years on a smaller stage on Tuesday night, against Oklahoma State in the Cheez-It Bowl. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP, File)
North Carolina at Miami (FL) 12/12/2020

Dec. 28, 2020 06:41 PM EST