Patrick McMorris
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

Boise State cornerback Kaonohi Kaniho (14) breaks up a pass to San Diego State wide receiver Jesse Matthews (45) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Carson, Calif., Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 22 San Diego State rallies past Boise State 27-16

By Greg Beacham Nov. 26, 2021 03:50 PM EST

Hawaii coach Todd Graham walks on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against San Diego State, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
San Diego State at Hawaii 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 10:45 PM EDT

Air Force quarterback Haaziq Daniels rolls out for a pass against San Diego State in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 22 San Diego State holds off Air Force, 20-14

By Dennis Georgatos Oct. 23, 2021 10:43 PM EDT

Air Force quarterback Haaziq Daniels warms up before an NCAA college football game against San Diego State, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
San Diego State at Air Force 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 06:45 PM EDT