Calijah Kancey
FILE - Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell runs on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Campbell was named AP All-Big Ten Defensive player of the year, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
2022 Associated Press All-America Team

Dec. 12, 2022 01:44 PM EST

Duke head coach Mike Elko waves to fans as he walks off the field after earning a victory in Duke's final regular season NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Maye, Kancey, Elko, Verse highlight AP All-ACC selections

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 06, 2022 01:25 PM EST

Pittsburgh defensive lineman Calijah Kancey stands on the sideline during an NCAA college football game against North Carolina, Nov. 11, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Kancey, a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Award given to the top defensive player in the country, is the latest in a long line of Pitt defensive linemen who have carved a path to the NFL, a list that includes Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, file)
Pitt defensive tackle Kancey to miss Panthers' bowl game

Dec. 03, 2022 10:44 AM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud looks for an open pass against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Williams, Stroud, Hooker finalists for Maxwell as top player

Nov. 29, 2022 02:47 PM EST

Duke running back Jaylen Coleman (22) celebrates scoring a touchdown against Pittsburgh with less than a minute left as during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 28-26. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pitt holds off Duke 28-26 for third straight victory

By Will Graves Nov. 19, 2022 04:02 PM EST

Pittsburgh's Israel Abanikanda (2) scores a touchdown against Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Nov.. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Surprising Duke looks to turn the tables on Pittsburgh

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 11:22 AM EST

Pittsburgh defenders Calijah Kancey (8) and Deslin Alexandre (5) celebrate a safety during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 19-9. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Calijah Kancey embracing Aaron Donald's legacy at Pittsburgh

By Will Graves Nov. 16, 2022 07:09 PM EST

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) drives ahead for a touchdown run against North Carolina linebacker Power Echols (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)
Postseason eligibility in focus when Pitt visits Virginia

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 01:42 PM EST

Syracuse wide receiver Trebor Pena (2) breaks a tackle by Notre Dame cornerback Cam Hart (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
No. 22 Syracuse looks to snap losing skid at struggling Pitt

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 01:26 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi, front, works the sideline as his team plays against West Virginia during an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Pittsburgh. No. 17 Pittsburgh hosts No. 24 Tennessee on Saturday.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
No. 24 Tennessee eyes respect, revenge at No. 17 Pittsburgh

Sep. 08, 2022 10:53 AM EDT

FILE - West Virginia head coach Neal Brown reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Backyard Brawl returns after a 10-year hiatus on Thursday night when 17th-ranked Pitt hosts West Virginia. (AP Photo/William Wotring, File)
No. 17 Pitt welcomes WVU as "The Backyard Brawl" returns

By Will Graves Aug. 31, 2022 11:52 AM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) scrambles as head coach Pat Narduzzi, right, looks on during their annual NCAA college football intrasquad Blue-Gold scrimmage in Pittsburgh, April 9, 2022. The Backyard Brawl returns after a 10-year hiatus on Thursday night when 17th-ranked Pitt hosts West Virginia. (AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely, File)
No. 17 Pitt hosts WVU in return of "The Backyard Brawl"

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2022 11:28 AM EDT

FILE - Miami head coach Mario Cristobal speaks after the team's NCAA football practice in Coral Gables, Fla., Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. Cristobal is taking over in his first season as Miami's coach with a team that is the preseason Coastal Division favorite. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)
ACC preview: No. 4 Clemson aims for return to top of league

By Aaron Beard Aug. 25, 2022 10:33 AM EDT

2021 AP All-America football team

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2022 06:31 PM EDT
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Quarterback — Bryce Young, junior, Alabama Running backs — Bijan Robinson,...

FILE - Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception of a Mississippi State pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Battle is among four players from the top-ranked Crimson Tide selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
AP preseason All-America team highlighted by Alabama stars

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 22, 2022 12:01 PM EDT

Pittsburgh offensive tackle Carter Warren answers a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
No. 17 Pitt trying to prove 2021 wasn't a one-time thing

By Will Graves Aug. 17, 2022 11:57 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

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

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) carries the ball up field during the first half an NCAA college football game against TCU, Nov. 26, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, file)
2021 AP All-America Team, List

Dec. 13, 2021 12:13 PM EST

FILE - Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs toward the end zone for a touchdown against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, file)
AP All-America team: Young and Tide lead with 3 1st teamers

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 13, 2021 12:02 PM EST