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Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi, top, throws a pass as guard Matt Carrick blocks against Northwestern during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan St holds off No. 11 Northwestern for a 29-20 win

By Larry Lage Nov. 28, 2020 07:43 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day talks to his players during an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Ohio State cancels game at Illinois after virus spike

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 27, 2020 03:57 PM EST

Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) takes a snap during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. Texas A&M won 48-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
No. 5 A&M looks for fifth straight win in matchup with LSU

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 01:46 PM EST

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to players on the bench during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Unbeaten Northwestern rolls into matchup with Michigan State

By Noah Trister Nov. 27, 2020 01:41 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2020, file photo, North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) passes against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C. Howell's 25th-ranked Tar Heels host No. 2 Notre Dame on Friday. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Week 13: Notre Dame-N Carolina; Iowa St-Texas top game menu

By Eric Olson Nov. 26, 2020 09:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) breaks away from Virginia Tech's Rayshard Ashby (23) on a 19-yard run for a touchdown during an NCAA college football game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Williams' 25th-ranked Tar Heels host No. 2 Notre Dame on Friday. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, File)
No. 2 Notre Dame visits No. 25 UNC in pivotal ACC matchup

By Aaron Beard Nov. 26, 2020 09:32 AM EST

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal watches his offensive linemen warm up before an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No longer the Civil War, Oregon plays Oregon State on Friday

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 26, 2020 01:30 AM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) heads for a long gain as coach Nick Saban watches during the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Playoff rankings: 'Bama, ND, Clemson, Ohio St; Cincinnati 7

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2020 02:51 AM 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

Cincinnati tight end Leonard Taylor (11) runs to the end zone for a 7-yard touchdown off a pass play against Central Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Takeaways: Playing through pandemic predictably frustrating

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 21, 2020 10:08 PM EST

Cincinnati tight end Leonard Taylor (11) is stopped by Central Florida defensive back Richie Grant (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 7 Cincinnati stays unbeaten with 36-33 win over UCF

By Corey Long Nov. 21, 2020 08:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, rear, celebrates a touchdown with teammates Alec Pierce (12) and Cam Jones (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis in Cincinnati. An unusual college football season has produced some unexpected unbeaten teams dotting the AP Top 25 with about a month left. Led by No. 7 Cincinnati and No. 8 BYU, five teams from outside the Power Five conferences have yet to lose. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
What's the ceiling for UC, BYU, Marshall, Coastal & Liberty?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 19, 2020 04:57 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough carries the ball during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Oregon won 43-29. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 11 Oregon hosts UCLA and former coach Chip Kelly

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 02:27 PM EST

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson has plenty of time to pass with his offensive linemen keeping Boise State's pass rush at bay Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise. (AP photo, Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman via AP)
No. 8 BYU returns from bye week to host North Alabama

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 02:17 PM EST

Tulane linebacker Kevin Henry, left, pressures Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel (11) who looks for a receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 7 Cincinnati bracing for challenge from AAC rival UCF

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 02:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell speaks at a news conference in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State's struggles continue to mount. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, the Seminoles lost several players for the rest of the season, some to injuries and others say it is time to move on. (AP Photo/Phil Sears, File)
No. 4 Clemson, Lawrence look to resume winning at FSU

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 01:54 PM EST

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to players on the bench during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
This year's Big Ten title chase shows defense still matters

By Steve Megargee Nov. 19, 2020 12:22 PM EST

BYU wide receiver Neil Pau'u pushes across the goal line defended by Boise State safety Tyreque Jones (21) to score for the Cougars in the third quarter Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman via AP)
In fashion: No. 8 BYU interested in wins, not style points

By Pat Graham Nov. 19, 2020 11:54 AM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder scrambles as he looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against East Carolina, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 55-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
UCF looking to spoil No. 7 Cincinnati's unbeaten season

By Fred Goodall Nov. 19, 2020 11:34 AM EST

Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals (8) scrambles with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
No. 6 Florida focused on much more than just Vanderbilt

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 19, 2020 11:03 AM EST