Sugar Bowl Game

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Baylor defensive tackle James Lynch, top, sacks Stephen F. Austin's Trae Self in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Waco, Texas. Lynch was selected to The Associated Press All-America Team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)

Baylor All-America DE Lynch bypassing senior season for NFL

Jan. 13, 2020 11:53 PM EST

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney celebrates after Clemson defeated Ohio State 29-23 in the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Column: Long layoff, regional dominance tarnish title game

By Paul Newberry Jan. 10, 2020 05:17 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert celebrates after scoring against Wisconsin during first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

No. 7 Oregon beats No. 11 Wisconsin 28-27 in Rose Bowl

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2020 09:07 PM EST

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Compiled By Paul Montella Jan. 01, 2020 09:47 AM EST
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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart runs defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt through a drill during team practice for the Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Saturday, December 28, 2019, in New Orleans. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

No. 5 Georgia, No. 8 Baylor talk motivation for Sugar Bowl

By Brett Martel Dec. 31, 2019 04:13 PM EST

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, right, and Baylor head coach Matt Rhule shake hands as they pose with the trophy during a Sugar Bowl NCAA college news conference in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. The two teams meet on New Year's Day. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

No. 8 Baylor eyes landmark Sugar Bowl win vs. No. 5 Georgia

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2019 12:51 PM EST

Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin poses alongside showgirl Jennifer Autry ahead of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

Watch every bowl? Yes! Here's why they are all must-see TV

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 18, 2019 02:17 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Georgia offensive lineman Andrew Thomas (71) is shown in action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Murray State, in Athens, Ga. Thomas was selected to The Associated Press All-American team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

2 UGa linemen heading to NFL; RB Swift hasn't made decision

Dec. 17, 2019 11:31 PM EST

Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

No. 8 Baylor, No. 5 Georgia seek to recover in Sugar Bowl

By Steve Megargee Dec. 08, 2019 03:37 PM EST

No. 5 Georgia, No. 8 Baylor to meet in Sugar Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 03:36 PM EST
No. 8 Baylor (11-2, Big 12) vs. No. 5 Georgia (11-2, Southeastern Conference), Jan. 1, 8:45 p.m., ET LOCATION: New Orleans ...

Ohio State offensive lineman Branden Bowen (76) holds the trophy as he leaves the field following the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

The Latest: Toledo left out of bowl berths despite 6-6 mark

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 12:39 PM EST

Ohio State players celebrate the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Playoff showdowns: LSU vs. Oklahoma; Ohio State vs. Clemson

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Florida Atlantic head coach Lane Kiffin looks over his team during warm-ups before an NCAA college football game against Old Dominion, in Boca Raton, Fla. Kiffin has Florida Atlantic in the Conference USA title game for the second time in three years. The Owls play host to defending champion UAB on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, amid speculation that it might be Kiffin's farewell at FAU. (Jim Rassol/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP, File)

Kiffin becomes coach at Ole Miss, steps down at FAU

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 07, 2019 05:48 PM EST

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Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 01, 2019 09:24 AM EST
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East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers, left, scores a touchdown on a 20-yard run as he get past Central Florida defensive back Antwan Collier during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

No. 17 Cincinnati visits ECU looking to keep rolling

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 01, 2019 10:05 AM EDT

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

No. 21 Cincinnati holds on for 24-13 win over Tulsa

By Joe Kay Oct. 19, 2019 07:02 PM EDT

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, right, celebrates his touchdown with Alec Pierce during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

No. 21 Cincinnati tries to extend momentum vs Tulsa

By Joe Kay Oct. 18, 2019 03:37 PM EDT

Correction: Black 14 Reunion story

Sep. 12, 2019 11:59 PM EDT
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — In a story Sept. 13 about the University of Wyoming honoring black athletes kicked off the football team, The Associated Press reported...