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Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) passes against Kentucky during an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Bama's Jones, Auburn's Nix playing well entering Iron Bowl

By John Zenor 37 minutes ago

Georgia linebacker Azeez Ojulari (13) celebrates with defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) after a sack during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Some in-state rivalries left off of SEC's Thanksgiving menu

By Gary B. Graves 20 hrs ago

Alabama coach Nick Saban gestures 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)
Tide's Saban tests positive for virus, will miss Iron Bowl

By John Zenor 23 hrs ago

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 Nov. 25, 2020 01:56 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Alabama's Will Reichard kicks an extra point from the hold of Tua Tagovailoa during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Columbia, S.C. Reichard, who was considered the nation's top kicking prospect in 2019, has only attempted eight field goals with Alabama having such an explosive offense. But he has made all eight and is perfect on 46 extra-point attempts.(AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Alabama's Reichard, Auburn's Carlson could decide Iron Bowl

By John Zenor Nov. 24, 2020 04:27 PM 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)
No. 1 Bama gets chance to avenge tough loss to No. 22 Auburn

By John Zenor Nov. 23, 2020 05:21 PM EST

Alabama tight end Jahleel Billingsley (19) hurdles Kentucky defensive back Kelvin Joseph (1) after a catch during NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Smith, No. 1 Alabama rout short-handed Kentucky, 63-3

By John Zenor Nov. 21, 2020 07:29 PM EST

Miami head coach Manny Diaz of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va.(Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Tennessee AD Fulmer, Miami coach Diaz isolating for virus

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 20, 2020 08:55 AM EST

CORRECTS NAME AND POSITION TO RUNNING BACK CHRIS RODRIGUEZ INSTEAD OF LINEBACKER CHRIS OATS - Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez, center, runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
No. 1 Alabama returns to the field against grieving Kentucky

By John Zenor Nov. 19, 2020 03:31 PM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Kentucky at No. 1 Alabama highlight SEC schedule this week

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 19, 2020 04:01 AM EST

Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason watches from the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Southeastern Conference officials continue adapting to navigate setbacks in their pursuit of a league title and possible national championship. “We hope to get through the end of the season," Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason said of the SEC. "But I’m not a soothsayer, and I don’t have a crystal ball. I’m just trying to go day to day, week to week.”(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
SEC adapting to help league crown champion during pandemic

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 18, 2020 12:53 PM EST

FILE - Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) returns an interception for a touchdown against Mississippi State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time this year, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, extending its record of consecutive seasons with at least one week on top of the rankings to 13. (Gary Cosby Jr./The Tuscaloosa News via AP)
No. 1 Alabama preparing for Kentucky after two-week hiatus

By John Zenor Nov. 16, 2020 06:06 PM EST

Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes (27) returns an interception for a touchdown during the second quarter of a NCAA college football, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Virus postponements hit SEC, Big Ten; 8 games across FBS

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 11, 2020 11:20 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban leads his team to the field before an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Columbia, Mo. Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time this year, extending its record of consecutive seasons with at least one week on top of the rankings to 13. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)
Nick Saban: No. 1 ranking 'even more meaningless this year'

By John Zenor Nov. 09, 2020 04:51 PM EST

Mississippi State tacklers surround and bring down Alabama running back Trey Sanders (24) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Gary Cosby Jr./The Tuscaloosa News via AP)
Saban: Alabama RB Sanders out indefinitely after surgery

Nov. 09, 2020 02:23 PM EST

Michigan State place kicker Cole Hahn watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 49-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Big Ten powers down, out of poll

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 09, 2020 01:47 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban leads his team to the field before an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Columbia, Mo. Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time this year, extending its record of consecutive seasons with at least one week on top of the rankings to 13. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)
AP Top 25: Alabama is on top again; Notre Dame up to No. 2

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 08, 2020 02:03 PM EST

Mississippi State tacklers surround and bring down Alabama running back Trey Sanders (24) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Gary Cosby Jr./The Tuscaloosa News via AP)
Alabama running back Trey Sanders injured in car accident

Nov. 06, 2020 05:37 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) and quarterback Mac Jones (10) celebrate a touchdown pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Gary Cosby Jr./The Tuscaloosa News via AP)
SEC midseason awards: Saban, Ojulari, Jones among ''winners'

By John Zenor Nov. 04, 2020 12:14 PM EST

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) cuts back as he runs in the middle of the Mississippi State defense during an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (Gary Cosby Jr./The Tuscaloosa News via AP)
Smith, No. 2 Alabama pummel Mississippi State, 41-0

By John Zenor Oct. 31, 2020 10:46 PM EDT