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South Alabama running back La'Damian Webb (3) celebrates with wide receiver Jalen Wayne (0) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
UCLA escapes upset bid by South Alabama with 32-31 victory

By Joe Reedy Sep. 17, 2022 05:46 PM EDT

FILE - Craig Thompson, commissioner of the Mountain West Conference, speaks to reporters after the College Football Playoff presidents group meeting Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in Grapevine, Texas. Craig Thompson, the only commissioner the Mountain West Conference has known, is stepping down after nearly 24 years in charge. The league announced Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, that Thompson's last day will be Dec. 31.(AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Mountain West Commissioner Thompson stepping down

By Pat Graham Sep. 14, 2022 02:37 PM EDT

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, right, turns up field against Arkansas State defensive back Eddie Smith during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Harrison grabs 3 TDs, No. 3 Buckeyes rout Arkansas St 45-12

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 10, 2022 03:35 PM EDT

FILE - Baylor quarterback Blake Shapen (12) throws a pass in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. No. 9 Baylor and No. 21 BYU play Saturday night, Sept. 10, 2022, in Provo, Utah.(AP Photo/Tim Heitman, File)
No. 9 Baylor braces for loud noise, late night at No. 21 BYU

By Pat Graham Sep. 08, 2022 01:43 PM EDT

Arizona State running back Xazavian Valladay (1) runs the ball against Northern Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 11 Oklahoma St. looks to continue climb vs. Arizona St.

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 01:26 PM EDT

BYU running back Christopher Brooks (2) runs for a 52-yard touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Florida on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Baylor, BYU meet for final time as nonconference opponents

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 09:51 AM EDT

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) tries to get past Tennessee Tech defensive back Tai Carter (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 56-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas vs. No. 1, plus 2 future Big 12 rivals and an old one

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 08, 2022 12:47 AM EDT

FILE - Baylor quarterback Blake Shapen (12) waits for the snap during the first half of the Big 12 Championship NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. The Big 12 is going into its 12th and final season as a 10-team conference. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
Big 12 champ No. 10 Baylor opens against FCS team Albany

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 02:32 PM EDT

FILE - Baylor head coach Dave Aranda walks the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 18 2021. With No. 10 Baylor coming off a school-record 12 wins and going into this season opener as an overwhelming favorite, coach Dave Aranda wants these Bears to develop their own identity. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Aranda wants No. 10 Baylor to have crisper start to '22

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 01, 2022 01:35 PM EDT

FILE - Florida head coach Billy Napier speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Southeastern Conference Media Days, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Atlanta. No. 7 Utah visits Florida Field on Saturday, Sept. 3, for what will arguably be the Gators' biggest non-conference game in nearly a decade. (AP Photo/John Bazemore), File
No. 7 Utah opens much-anticipated season in sweltering Swamp

By Mark Long Sep. 01, 2022 08:39 AM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma State's Brennan Presley during an NCAA college football practice on Aug. 5, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. The Cowboys lost All-Big 12 receiver Tay Martin, but Brennan Presley is positioned to be the next great Oklahoma State wideout. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Mike Gundy seeks 150th win for No. 12 Oklahoma State

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 31, 2022 02:01 PM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma State's Spencer Sanders during an NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. The Big 12 is going into its 12th and final season as a 10-team conference. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
No. 12 Oklahoma State opens with Central Michigan

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2022 11:32 AM EDT

FILE - Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman holds a helmet while posing for a portrait with University president John I. Jenkins, left, and Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick during a news conference on Dec. 6, 2021, at the Irish Athletic Center in South Bend, Ind. Swarbrick told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, that the Fighting Irish's position is even stronger now than when he stepped into the job in 2008, bolstered by success on the football field and investments in the program. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP, File)
Recent success secures Notre Dame's treasured independence

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 30, 2022 06:24 PM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma State safety Jason Taylor II (25) walks on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, on Oct. 23, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Defensive lineman Collin Oliver and safety Jason Taylor II are preseason All-Big 12 picks. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
No. 12 Oklahoma State has high hopes after Fiesta Bowl win

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 19, 2022 11:55 AM EDT

FILE — Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, right, talks with a referee during an NCAA college spring football game in this April 16, 2022 file photo, in Columbus, Ohio. The pain of Ohio State's loss to Michigan last season remains for the Buckeyes, who can't wait to try to avenge the loss. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
No. 2 Ohio St hungry to avenge Michigan loss, return to CFP

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 15, 2022 12:54 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Big Ten's expansion further damages Rose Bowl's status

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 26, 2022 06:33 PM EDT

Sugar Bowl moved to Dec. 31 to avoid conflict with NFL game

May. 26, 2022 04:02 PM EDT
The Sugar Bowl has been moved off its usual primetime spot to noon EST Dec. 31 to avoid a conflict with a Monday night NFL game. The bowl schedule for...

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud drops back to pass against Tulsa during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Stroud, who threw for 4,435 and 44 touchdowns as a freshman, could be a Heisman Trophy candidate. Spring practice opened Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Defense a priority as Ohio State opens spring practice

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 08, 2022 04:04 PM EST

FILE - St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher, left, and Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis, right, meet on the field during practice before an NFL football game Nov. 29, 2015, in Cincinnati. Fisher is to coach the American squad in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl all-star game against close friend Lewis who is to coach the National squad at the Rose Bowl, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
Jeff Fisher happy to be back on sidelines at Collegiate Bowl

By Joe Reedy Jan. 28, 2022 06:53 PM EST

FILE - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks with Alabama head coach Nick Saban before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. Georgia plays Alabama in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Jan. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Dawg D seeks redemption vs Bama in national title game

By Paul Newberry Jan. 09, 2022 04:26 PM EST